The United Nations is warning of a worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Ethiopia. UNICEF has said more than 100,000 children could face extreme starvation in the next year as a result of major fighting in the country's northern Tigray region. USAID Administrator Samantha Power hopes to ease what is now the world's worst hunger crisis in a decade.
The new film "Stillwater" recalls a real-life murder case. Starring Matt Damon, it's loosely based on the story of Amanda Knox, the American college student who was wrongfully convicted of killing her roommate while studying in Italy in 2007. Now, after she's been exonerated of all charges, she says others are trying to capitalize on her story – but not without a fight.
The CIA is tapping the lead officer involved in the hunt for Osama bin Laden to find the cause of "Havana Syndrome." The mysterious illness has impacted diplomats and spies in Cuba, China, Austria, Russia, and even Washington. Byron Tau, a national security and law enforcement reporter for the Wall Street Journal, shares the latest in the investigation.
The pandemic has brought new attention to the types of unlikely but possibly catastrophic dangers that usually go ignored. One of them is hiding right under the surface of one of America's most picturesque spots.
New coronavirus infections are on the rise across the nation, mask mandates are returning in some places, and cities, states and businesses are rolling out vaccination requirements. New cases are up 150% across the country over the past two weeks and hospitalizations climbed 74 percent. Michael George has the latest.
If you're looking for the best beef in the land, a ranch in northern Washington, right near the Canadian border, is a good place to start. Snake River Farms is an American pioneer of Wagyu, a style of meat that first came from Japan and is famous for its exceptional marbling. Although prices are steep, ask those who are hooked and they'll say it's well worth it.
There are new revelations on just how contagious the delta variant may be. Also, the Senate started the process of debating the massive trillion-dollar bipartisan bill. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
It's the extra honor bestowed on many Olympic athletes: after you win gold, you may end up on a box of Wheaties. Here's how the tradition began and why it's being celebrated this year.
The federal eviction moratorium is expiring on Saturday, putting millions of people at risk of losing their homes. Washington Post reporter Heather Long spoke with CBSN's Lana Zak about the economic impact this moratorium has on renters and landlords.
Irish musician Conor O’Brien debuted his music project in 2010 to immediate acclaim, scoring three number-one albums in Ireland, and winning some of Britain’s and Ireland’s top music awards. His fifth studio album will be released on August 20th and his indie band Villagers is set to embark on a U.K. and European tour. From their new album “Fever Dreams,” Villagers performs “So Simpatico.”
The CDC says the "war has changed" in the coronavirus pandemic, as the delta variant fuels a surge in cases. As Michael George reports, experts say vaccinated people can spread the virus just as easily as the unvaccinated. Then, Max Bayer joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest on the variant and U.S. efforts to get ahead of it.
Irish musician Conor O’Brien debuted his music project in 2010 to immediate acclaim, scoring three number-one albums in Ireland, and winning some of Britain’s and Ireland’s top music awards. His fifth studio album, "Fever Dreams", will be released on August 20th his indie band Villagers is set to embark on a U.K. and European tour. From their 2015 album “Darling Arithmetic,” Villagers performs “Hot Scary Summer.”
The Senate has convened for a rare Saturday session on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol in an effort to come to terms on the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan. Joseph Kane, a fellow at the Brookings Institution specializing in infrastructure policy, joins CBSN to discuss why some regional leaders are frustrated with the spending proposed in the plan.
Video game company Activision Blizzard is being sued over allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination, and female gamers have begun sharing stories of sexism they've experienced in the video game community. Ash Parrish, a staff writer at Kotaku, joins CBSN to discuss the recent allegations and the reaction within the gaming community.
There's been another setback for U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles – the 2016 gold medalist says she won't compete in two upcoming individual events at the Tokyo games. Her decision comes after she withdrew from the team competition and the individual floor exercise.
2020 saw the coronavirus pandemic, mass demonstrations and a racial reckoning, all while a bitter and sometimes surreal presidential race played out. While it may not be a year we want to relive, it's a year we need to remember. That's why a Smithsonian museum is building a collection of artifacts that tell the story of 2020.
Team USA swimming has been going for gold at this year's Olympic games, with some even making history.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer encouraged the authors of a bipartisan infrastructure plan to finish writing their bill so that senators can begin offering amendments.
Every Olympics makes history, but this year could go down in the record books as the hottest summer games ever. Some experts say Tokyo's extreme conditions are a preview of what's in store for future summer games.
Mask mandates return, states consider vaccination requirements as COVID-19 cases rise nationwide; How Snake River Farms is bringing Wagyu beef from Japan to the masses in America
USAID Administrator Samantha Power is heading to the embattled region in hopes of easing what is now the world's worst hunger crisis in a decade.
While 2020 may not be a year we want to re-live, the museum believes it's one that everyone needs to remember.
More than 70 Olympians have appeared on the front of Wheaties cereal boxes.
Blockbuster movies, hit TV shows, documentaries and even video games. Kris Bowers has composed and scored it all at just 32 years old. CBS News' Michelle Miller spoke with him about his journey scoring films and how he was influence by the Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles, where he took music classes growing up.
With more information released on the delta variant and how it's shaking up the pandemic response, CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus speaks from Los Angeles.
