Theaters have gone dark as the world stays home to stop the spread of coronavirus. However, the curtain still goes up every night for those who remember the words of Shakespeare: "all the world's a stage." Dean Reynolds reports.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared a state of emergency across Japan and is asking some 35 million people to stay at home. Under Japan's constitution, all he can do is ask. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on the COVID-19 crisis in Japan and how the government hopes to prevent it from spiraling out of control.
The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. now tops 12,000.
Four U.S. biotech companies – Amgen, Genetech, Gilead, and Regeneron – are working on experimental drugs.
Cities around the state consolidated voting locations, and the most crowded sites have been in Milwaukee.
The scientific community has turned to a promising near-term solution to treat COVID-19: use of antibody drugs. There are several companies, including Regeneron, that are developing this kind of approach. The biotech company's president and chief scientific officer Dr. George Yancopoulos joins "CBS Evening News" with more.
Wait times at polling places were as long as two hours Tuesday in Wisconsin, where the governor's bid to delay the state's primaries was denied in a last-minute court decision. It was the first major election to be held under a stay-at-home order. Ed O'Keefe reports.
The Trump administration had a shake up on Tuesday with the acting secretary of the Navy resigning in the wake of his remarks blasting Captain Brett Crozier. This comes as President Trump had early warnings of the deadly coronavirus in January. Weijia Jiang reports.
New York hospitals struggle as military reinforcements arrive to battle coronavirus'; Creative performers bring joy to worldwide audience stuck at home.
CDC advises that all Americans wear face coverings in public to contain the coronavirus. Here's where to find one.
Of the 20 largest fires that have occurred since the 1930s, 15 have come in the past 20 years.
Despite positive signs that the pandemic may be slowing, New York suffered its highest single day fatality count from the coronavirus on Tuesday. Other states such as New Jersey, Louisiana and Florida are also expected to hit their peaks soon. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
The coronavirus is exploding across the South with 60,000 confirmed cases. Louisiana has the second highest death rate in the U.S. where more than 70% of coronavirus deaths are African Americans. Janet Shamlian has a look at the numbers.
The mother and three sons all died within days of each other, the New Orleans Coroner's Office confirmed.
"By the end of the summer, we could be treating hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people," Yancopoulos said.
Cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, has been spreading rapidly across Louisiana where the death toll doubled there in just a week.
Hours before the announcement, a federal judge ordered the release of 22 sick immigrants in Pennsylvania, warning of "catastrophic outcomes."
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
The Democratic Party still plans special perks for the high-dollar donors if the convention takes place in August.
U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass 8,000 while hospitals struggle to treat patients; Authorities seaching for two members of the Kennedy family
Ed McFarland, owner of Ed's Lobster Bar in New York City, says he feels "fortunate" to still be in business.
Ride-hail drivers, delivery workers and creative freelancers could be barred from "expanded" unemployment benefits.
CBSN Philly's Janelle Brown speaks with Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, about what we can expect with Tuesday night's "super pink moon" and other celestial events this week.
Dr. Paul Farmer dedicates his life and career to delivering medical treatment in Third World countries, saving countless lives in places like Haiti and Rwanda. Byron Pitts reports.
CEO Marvin Ellison said the company wants to give employees "a much-deserved day off" to spend with family.