Drug manufacturer Gilead received emergency FDA authorization for their drug, remdesivir, to be used for COVID-19 treatment. Also, Canada has banned assault-style weapons less than two weeks after the country's deadliest mass shooting. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
"I have seen more toes in the past two weeks in my clinic than I have in my entire previous career combined," one dermatologist tells CBS News.
South California singer-songwriter M. Ward is known both for being half of the musical duo She & Him alongside Zooey Deschanel, and his string of critically acclaimed solo albums. He recently released his tenth album, “Migration Stories.” He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform a cover of Billie Holiday’s classic, “For Heaven’s Sake” for our Saturday Sessions.
Social distancing has led to a baking boom: With more time at home, people are turning into amateur bread bakers, and baking goods are flying off grocery store shelves amid the surge in demand. Some grocery stores have had flour and yeast out of stock for weeks. Ed O'Keefe looks at how companies are working to keep up their baking good supply chains.
A new book details how President Abraham Lincoln survived chaos, deadly threats and narrow escapes during a 13-day train trip to his inauguration. A plot to assassinate him in Baltimore before he took office never came to fruition thanks to Dorthea Dix, an early lobbyist for people with disabilities. Jeff Glor sits down with author Ted Widmer to talk "Lincoln on the Verge," which details what Widmer calls "the worst presidential transition in our history."
Monday, May 4 marks the 50th anniversary of the deadly shooting at Kent State University in Ohio, one of the defining moments of the Vietnam War era. Four students were killed and nine were wounded when National Guard troops opened fire during an anti-war protest. While much has changed in the five decades that have passed, for those who were there that day and the events of it remain fresh in their minds, worthy of reflection. Dana Jacobson speaks to some former Kent State students who were there that day.
Cuomo announced Friday that all schools and colleges in the state would remained closed for the rest of the school year.
A Chicago company called Farmer's Fridge has set an ambitious goal: to make healthy food widely available in vending machines. Their revolutionized machines dish out a curated variety of salads, sandwiches and snacks like chips and guacamole. Michelle Miller speaks to company founder Luke Sanders as well as the people helping to make the novel concept a reality.
Hollywood has been drastically impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, with production at a standstill and the summer blockbuster season in doubt. Some major motion pictures will skip theaters altogether, and allow viewers to stream directly to their homes. Derek Thompson, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about what reopening Hollywood might look like, and how the pandemic could change the industry permanently.
Actor Irrfan Khan died in Mumbai this week after a battle with cancer. Khan's career spanned both Hollywood and Bollywood hits, and he was known to American audiences for roles in movies like "Life of Pi," "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Jurassic World." His acting prowess shined in Hindi-language film, "The Lunchbox." Imitaz Tyab takes a look at the actor's life.
South California singer-songwriter M. Ward is known both for being half of the musical duo She & Him alongside Zooey Deschanel, and his string of critically acclaimed solo albums. He recently released his tenth album, “Migration Stories.” He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Rio Drone” for our Saturday Sessions.
After the coronavirus has reportedly been found in both cats and dogs, some animal conservationists worry that the illness could spread to gorillas, a close cousin to humans. While the pandemic has not yet reached the mountain gorillas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, veterinarians who work with nonprofit Gorilla Doctors are concerned for them. Respiratory infections are the second leading cause of death among gorillas. Debora Patta speaks to some of the people behind the effort to keep these majestic animals safe.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus takes a look at the latest in coronavirus treatments and the race to find a vaccine.
Fatal car crashes on California freeways dropped a stunning 84%.
At least 20 U.S. states reported seeing a noticeable drop in fatal car crashes during the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News reached out to 26 states with a historically high number of traffic deaths, and found that fatal car crashes on California freeways dropped a stunning 84%, as well as the number dropping by more than half in Michigan and Illinois. Kris Van Cleave breaks down the numbers, and explains why the downward trend is not the case in other states.
After weeks of speculation around Kim Jong Un's heath, North Korean state-run media says the elusive leader has resurfaced. Newly released photos show the 36-year-old dictator opening a fertilizer factory north of the capital. Kim's notable absence from the country's biggest celebration earlier in April fueled rumors that the leader could be seriously ill, even dead. Ramy Inocencio breaks down the latest accounts of the hermit kingdom.
Brazil has surpassed China's official coronavirus death toll, although President Jair Bolsonaro continues to downplay the threat. Local official there have been left to implement lockdowns themselves, which can be difficult in poor, crowded neighborhoods. Ecuador has also suffered during the outbreak, with bodies in its largest city, Guayaquil, going uncollected for days. Manuel Bojorquez reports on how South America is handling the pandemic amid fears that cases there could lead to a resurgence... Читать дальше...
President Trump left for Camp David this weekend, his first trip outside of the White House since late March. On Friday, he announced the FDA has approved an emergency order for remdesivir. The drug has been touted as a new potential treatment for severe cases of COVID-19. Nikole Killion reports on the Trump administration's efforts to find a vaccine -- dubbed "Operation Warp Speed."
Protesters across several states continue to defy stay-at-home orders. Experts warn the outbreak could stretch on even longer as people continue to gather despite guidelines to the contrary, while some states are loosening restrictions altogether. A CDC survey found that there have been almost 5,000 COVID-19 cases reported at meat processing plants around the U.S. Michael George examines how parts of the country are handling the coronavirus pandemic.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden emphatically denied allegations that he sexually assaulted Tara Read, a former Senate staffer, in the early 1990s. Reade said she filed a complaint against Biden, but the former Vice President says he does not believe one exists. Biden has asked the Senate to release his records. Ed O'Keefe reports on the story.
"It's absolutely horrifying," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Drug manufacturer Gilead received emergency FDA authorization for their drug, remdesivir, to be used for COVID-19 treatment. Also, Canada has banned assault-style weapons less than two weeks after the country's deadliest mass shooting. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
It is the ninth time since a national emergency was declared that staff at detention centers used pepper spray on protesting ICE detainees.
It is the ninth time since a national emergency was declared that staff at detention centers used pepper spray on protesting ICE detainees.
In response, Megan Rapinoe's said "We will never stop fighting for EQUALITY."