The U.S. is standing at the brink of 500,000 deaths linked to COVID-19. Also, the Senate Judiciary Committee is set to begin Merrick Garland's confirmation hearing to become the next attorney general. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Officials said a narcotics detection dog named Bico was checking out incoming freight when he alerted officers to the package.
The letter claimed the New York Police Department and FBI were behind the 1965 killing of the famed civil rights advocate.
Inequalities evident by race, ethnicity and geography have been clear in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. So how can more Americans get access to necessary treatment?
Mather expressed opinions about club finances and the poor English-speaking capabilities of two members of the organization.
Friedrich Karl Berger was held for questioning when he got back to his native Germany.
Two students at his now-defunct acting school alleged in a class-action suit that he intimidated students into gratuitous and exploitative sexual situations.
United Airlines is removing from service all 777s with the same type of engine as the plane that made an emergency landing Saturday after its right engine blew apart.
Judges say it's time for more security in the face of mounting violence; Then, Holding Syrian President Bashar Assad and his regime accountable for war crimes; And, QAnon's corrosive impact on the U.S.
Texans still without safe drinking water after devastating winter storm; California's iconic redwoods threatened by climate change
As temperatures begin to warm, many Texans still lack access to safe drinking water and food market shelves remain empty after a brutal winter storm. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Jericka Duncan.
California's iconic coastal redwoods are struggling to recover after wildfires ripped through the state over the summer. Making things worse, climate change is affecting the coastal fog that helps feed the trees. Jeff Berardelli reports.
Federal investigators are looking into what caused an engine of a Boeing 777 to explode during take off on Saturday. Debris from the engine landed in a Colorado neighborhood near the Denver airport where the plane took off from. Conor McCue reports.
As the number of COVID deaths in the U.S. inches closer to 500,000, efforts to vaccinate the country move forward. More than 63 million Americans have received at least one shot. Lilia Luciano reports.
The whereabouts of Princess Latifa al-Maktoum, daughter of the ruler of Dubai, remains a mystery after a recent video claiming that her father is holding her as a prisoner. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise, with more than 3,000 hate incidents directed at Asian Americans recorded since the start of the pandemic. Major Garrett reports.
With the U.S. economy still suffering the effects of the pandemic, President Biden is pushing ahead with his coronavirus relief plan. Mr. Biden is committed to sending relief checks, but Republicans oppose a measure in the bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Christina Ruffini reports.
Assad and his regime may never be prosecuted for the acts of terror he perpetrated against his own people during Syria's civil war. Scott Pelley reports on the effort to gather and maintain the evidence against Assad.
Tens of millions of Americans believe QAnon's core -- and false -- theory that an evil cabal of Satan-worshipping elites commits atrocities against children and controls much of the world. Where does this movement stand and who has it impacted? Lesley Stahl reports.
Assad and his regime may never be prosecuted for the acts of terror he perpetrated against his own people during Syria's civil war. Scott Pelley reports on the effort to gather and maintain the evidence against Assad.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave an update Sunday to address how the state is dealing with the ongoing crises of skyrocketing energy bills, food shortages and lack of access to water after deadly winter weather crippled the state's infrastructure. Watch Abbott's press conference.
Activist Mouaz Moustafa received thousands of photographs of civilians, allegedly tortured to death by the Assad regime, and shared them for the world to see.
From 2015, Scott Pelley reports on the August 2013 Sarin nerve gas attack on Syrian residents in the suburbs of Damascus which U.S. authorities estimate killed over 1,400 civilians, including many children.
Last October we reported how veteran Republican strategists and ad makers had formed the "Lincoln Project" to campaign against President Trump. Now, the group has its own scandal and controversy.