As millions of students across the country stay home because of the coronavirus pandemic, some families are struggling to adjust. School closures in 37 states affect more than 37 million kindergarteners through 12th graders. Meg Oliver reports that many don't have the technology needed for online learning.
While most of the American public is asked to stay indoors amid the coronavirus pandemic, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium took the opportunity to let some of its penguins explore the other side of their glass exhibit. A now-viral video shows the flightless birds wandering the aquarium, looking around at the fish and other fixtures of the space.
On a scale of 1 to 10, the president gave himself a "10" on how he's handled the crisis.
"There's not enough in there for rent and for student loans," says one restaurant worker of his shrinking paycheck.
"It's really quite reassuring for people to have a piece of paper. Even though they may not need us now, they may need us in the future," one volunteer says.
Sources say the race won't be run until September 5. It would be the first time in 75 years that it won't be run on the first Saturday in May.
"We love playing the cello for other people," 9-year-old Taran Tien said. "Then we thought about how she was stuck in her house, so we thought it was a great idea and might make her happy."
These videos are a small ray of sunshine in an otherwise dark moment.
Fast-food chain is closing seated dining areas and playgrounds to slow the coronavirus at its 14,000 U.S. locations.
“Take Me to Church,” is the breakthrough smash hit for Irish musician, Hozier. The singer-songwriter, who turns 30 on Tuesday, is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated artist with powerful activist anthems that have made him a household name. Anthony Mason speaks to Hozier about his family and what led him to become a world-wide sensation.
Retailer joins Abercrombie & Fitch, Nike and other stores that are shutting down in effort to contain the spread.
The Trump administration is looking for ways to ease the burden of coronavirus on the nation's medical supply chain.
The New York City public schools chancellor said some 300,000 kids don't have electronic devices or internet access at home.
Social distancing has changed the course of daily life as schools, movie theaters and restaurants are all shut down over coronavirus concerns. President Trump warned Americans against gathering in groups larger than 10, encouraging the public to stay home whenever they can. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of social distancing. Dr. LaPook self-quarantined after possibly coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
The U.S. is now reporting over 4,600 reported coronavirus cases and at least 80 reported deaths. New Orleans, which was gearing up for Saint Patrick's Day celebrations, was eerily quiet after Louisiana forced all bars to close over coronavirus fears. In New York City, restaurants were shuttered Monday night as business owners are forced to figure out how to help employees while also making ends meet themselves. Mola Lenghi reports on how else coronavirus is shaping the country's new normal.
Dow futures were up hundreds of points, then in negative territory then back on solid ground after overseas markets stabilized
"Thanks to the Helpers," wrote the actor on Twitter.
In Seattle on Monday, the first patients were given shots in a clinical trial for a potential vaccine for COVID-19. Human testing also began at the National Institutes of Health. About 2 dozen potential vaccines are being developed around the world, including one at the Walter Reed Military Medical Center, just outside Washington. David Martin reports.
CBS News correspondents often put themselves in dangerous situations to report on important stories. Seth Doane is based in Rome, a hotspot for the coronavirus outbreak, and like nearly 28,000 others in Italy, Seth has been infected.
Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, joins the "CBS Evening News" in her first interview since the outbreak began.
One Chicago restaurant group owner had to lay off 240 people Monday after being forced to close doors to patrons.
President Trump said Monday the next 15 days will be critical in the fight against coronavirus, and urged Americans to avoid groups of 10 or more people. Mr. Trump also warned the crisis could last until August and cause a recession. Ben Tracy reports from the White House.
The S&P 500 is now up just 6% since Mr. Trump was inaugurated a little over three years ago in January 2017.
The entrepreneur said the $63,000 she's raised will go toward cash cards for kids' lunches and meals they used to get free at school.
Fed interest-rate cut fails to reassure investors, as Dow plunges nearly 13% on mounting coronavirus fears.