It's been five years since Prince died, but his estate continues to churn out new music from the prolific artist. Jon Wertheim reports on the unreleased songs locked away in Prince's vault and the newly unlocked album, "Welcome 2 America."
President Joe Biden and former President Trump both made public appearances over the weekend. The president campaigned for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia, while Mr. Trump spoke at a rally hosted by Turning Point USA in Arizona. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan explains the impact of both events for the Democratic and Republican parties.
Podcast helps save man from death row; The family that dominates saddle bronc riding; And, what's hidden in Prince's vault of unreleased music?
The Tokyo Olympics are now underway after a year of delays and lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic. Yesterday, the host city reported nearly 2,000 new daily cases, a six-month high. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas is in Tokyo and joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest developments.
President Biden is imposing new sanctions on the Cuban regime after the violent crackdown on anti-government protesters earlier this month. The move comes as some boaters plan to launch a flotilla of private vessels towards Cuba this morning. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojoquez joins CBSN AM from Miami with the latest.
The FBI revealed new information on its sexual misconduct investigation into Justice Brett Kavanaugh before his confirmation to the Supreme Court. In a letter sent to two Democratic senators, the agency said it received more than 4,500 tips on the then-judge in 2018, but only the "relevant" ones were sent to the Trump White House, and it's not clear what happened after that. Kavanaugh has repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct. Jan Wolfe, legal affairs correspondent for Reuters, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Vaccination rates are beginning to rise, but so are positive coronavirus infections. Some hospitals are also facing breaking points as more people become ill. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with more on how states are trying to convince residents to get their shot.
COVID-19 cases rising in all 50 states; Remembering legendary comedian Jackie Mason
Ecuador's penitentiary system is in a state of emergency following deadly prison riots. Officials in Europe give a grim outlook for people missing after massive flooding. Italy is set for COVID vaccination certificates. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with these and other world headlines.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appointed GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois to serve on the select committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. He's the second Republican Pelosi has added to the committee. Christina Ruffini has the details.
Jackie Mason came from a long line of Rabbis but traded it for the limelight and turned being Jewish into comedy gold. Tom Hanson takes a look back at Mr. Manson's life.
A crew of old high school buddies at Life's a Beach Shoreline Services have helped clean Lake Minnetonka of seaweed for years and claim this year is off the charts. The crew brings the weeds to a local mulch store where they're composted and re-used. Erin Hassanzadeh has the story.
CBS News' Jamie Yuccas shares her experience on what it's like to cover the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as Japan's capital remains under a state of emergency.
"You have all brought me to tears," Skinner said in a tweet. "Thanks for being my biggest cheerleaders!"
The law requires all health workers start getting vaccinated by September 15, or risk suspension. It also requires a "health pass" to enter all restaurants, trains, planes and some other public venues.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" anchored by Jericka Duncan.
This week on "Face the Nation," COVID's summer surge threatens America's recovery and brings fresh urgency to the country's vaccination push.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus weighs in on the potential need for booster shots for people over the age of 65, face mask coverings for those vaccinated, and the new projection of a deadly surge in October.
New coronavirus restrictions have sparked protests over the weekend in Italy, France and Australia. Elizabeth Palmer takes a look.
Coronavirus cases and deaths are on the rise nationwide. Meanwhile, the Delta variant is dominating Southern California, and Southern states are the worst COVID-19 hotspots, with vaccination rates falling below 41%. Lilia Luciano reports.
Civil rights activist Bob Moses, who endured beatings and jail while registering thousands of Black voters in the South during the '60s and later helped underserved students succeed in math, has died at the age of 86.
Robert Parris Moses endured beatings and jail while registering thousands of Black voters in the South during the 1960s and later helped underserved students succeed in mathematics.
Prince made a last-minute change to how he would perform "Dolphin" so he would not have to shake David Letterman’s hand.
The superstar artist dazzled the audience in a 2004 performance of "My Guitar Gently Weeps" in tribute to George Harrison.
The United States and its global allies are accusing the Chinese government of widespread cybercrime. China denies accusations of promoting state-backed hackers to steal trade secrets and technology. Jamieson Greer, a partner at King and Spalding law firm and a former trade official in the Trump administration joined Lana Zak on CBSN to discuss the recent tensions between the U.S. and China.
