US pauses Afghanistan deployments, isolates arrivals there
The U.S. military says it is pausing the movement of any new troops into Afghanistan and is quarantining 1,500 troops who recently arrived
Automakers to shut down plants, idling more than 150,000 workers
Concerns about the spreading coronavirus forced most of North America's auto plants to close, at least temporarily. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said they would shut down all of their factories in the region, citing concerns for…
Doctor tests positive for coronavirus at children's hospital
There was a scare Wednesday at a children's hospital in Milwaukee. Some 200 workers and patients were tested for the coronavirus after a doctor tested positive at Children's Wisconsin. So far, no new cases there. Also Wednesday, the Trump administration…
Guatemala to resume receiving deportees from U.S.
The Guatemalan government announced Thursday morning it would again receive deportation flights from the U.S., two days after it suspended them over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, officials in Guatemala City moved to block the flights, saying "adequate"…
Two U.S. lawmakers diagnosed with coronavirus
There are now two lawmakers who have tested positive for coronavirus on Capitol Hill, the first to be diagnosed with COVID-19. Congressmen Mario Diaz-Balart, Republican of Florida, and Ben McAdams, a Utah Democrat, both tested positive for the virus, according…
Largest owner of malls closing its 200-plus shopping centers
The largest owner of shopping malls in the nation is closing all of its shopping centers and retail properties because of the coronavirus pandemic. Simon Property Group said the closings start at 7 p.m. local time Wednesday. The malls are…
Democrats sue to expand Wisconsin primary access amid coronavirus worries
Democrats have filed a lawsuit to expand access to the Wisconsin primary, which is currently going forward as planned in April, even as concerns over coronavirus are growing. The lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Democratic National Committee and the Wisconsin…
Astronauts already in "quarantine bubble" as NASA adapts to virus
With the exception of "mission-essential" personnel, NASA ordered its civil service workforce at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Johnson Space Center in Houston and other field centers across the nation to begin mandatory work from home Wednesday to…
Coronavirus updates: Trump approves aid bill as U.S. deaths top 140
As coronavirus continues to cripple businesses across the nation, President Trump signed into law a relief package passed by the House last week and approved by the Senate earlier Wednesday. The bill provides free testing, expanded funding for food security programs…
NYSE temporarily closing trading floor to stem spread of virus
The New York Stock Exchange will temporarily close its iconic trading floor in lower Manhattan and move to all-electronic trading beginning Monday as a precautionary step after two people tested positive for COVID-19. The trading floors of the NYSE and…
Teen convicted of gunning down two gay men and a transgender woman
A 19-year-old Detroit man has been convicted of gunning down two gay men and a transgender woman who authorities believe were targeted because of their sexual orientation, The Detroit News reported. A Wayne County jury convicted Devon Kareem Robinson on Tuesday of…
Trump "not happy" about China's expulsion of U.S. journalists
Washington — President Trump on Wednesday addressed China's decision to pull press credentials of reporters from three U.S.-based newspapers as retaliation against the U.S., saying he's "not happy" with the move, despite his own issues with the press. Mr. Trump…
Pastor defies coronavirus ban as hundreds attend church
A Louisiana pastor held a church service Tuesday night with hundreds of congregants despite an order from the state's governor banning gatherings of more than 50 people. The pastor, Reverend Tony Spell, told CBS affiliate WAFB that the coronavirus, which has…
President Trump will invoke Defense Production Act to boost medical supplies
President Trump announced from the White House Briefing Room Wednesday that he will invoke the Defense Production Act, which will speed up and expand the supply of resources from the country's industrial base, particularly to increase the production of medical…
Will coronavirus die off in summer? An expert weighs in
The novel coronavirus has brought life to a standstill around the world and left millions of people wondering when things will return to some semblance of normal. One hope is that the virus could perhaps behave somewhat like the seasonal…
Virus data projections paint grim picture for U.S. hospitals
A new data projection of the U.S's best-case coronavirus scenario, where 20% of adults are infected over 18 months, paints a picture of strained hospitals operating at 95% capacity. The very worst-case scenario, with 60% infected over a six-month span,…
Sanders reassessing his campaign after 3 more big Biden wins
Joe Biden's sweeping victories in Florida, Illinois and Arizona are building his delegate lead over rival Bernie Sanders in the Democratic presidential race.
US, Canada to close border to nonessential travel
The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel.
5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Salt Lake County, Utah
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Magna, Utah, Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was felt across Salt Lake County and in Ogden, CBS affiliate KUTV reports. People have reported feeling the shake in Wyoming, the station…
Medical supply shortage forcing nurses to reuse masks with "no protection"
As hospitals across the U.S. brace for a surge in patients, health care workers say the protective measures taken over the next few weeks will be critical, according to CBS News' Carter Evans. Some government leaders worry the coronavirus pandemic…
Gun and ammo sales spike on coronavirus fears
The novel coronavirus is expected to put the U.S. economy into a deep freeze, but it's heating up an industry that was struggling just a few months ago: guns. Kurt Green, manager of Staudt's Gun Shop in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, said his…
Barr tells AP FBI probing cyber incident on federal network
Washington — Attorney General William Barr vowed in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that there would be swift and severe action if a foreign government is behind disinformation campaigns aimed at spreading fear in the U.S. amid…
Amazon to focus on "high demand" products amid coronavirus crisis
Amazon is asking third-party sellers to stop shipping most goods to its warehouses as the online retailer grapples with a coronavirus-fueled surge in demand for medical supplies and household products. The ecommerce company told sellers in a note on Tuesday that…
White House, Senate turn focus to $1 trillion coronavirus aid package
Washington — The White House and Congress moved quickly to craft the parameters of a massive stimulus bill to prop up the economy in response to the coronavirus crisis on Tuesday, with Senate Republicans taking the lead on a package that…