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Coronavirus risk upgraded to "very high" as death toll mounts
on February 28, 2020 at 8:03 pm
With the death toll from the COVID-19 disease nearing 3,000, global health officials say no country can hope to be spared, and all must be ready to combat outbreaks.
Bloodbath on Wall Street as stocks continue to sink
on February 28, 2020 at 8:02 pm
As coronavirus fears mount, markets are on track for their biggest weekly drop since the 2008 financial crisis.
Bad Bunny calls attention to killing of trans woman
on February 28, 2020 at 7:58 pm
The Puerto Rican artist wore a white T-shirt with the words "They killed Alexa, not a man in a skirt," emblazoned in Spanish.
Court blocks Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy
on February 28, 2020 at 7:57 pm
An appeals court in California blocked a controversial policy that has required more than 60,000 asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for the duration of their immigration court proceedings.
As coronavirus spreads, here's what's been canceled or closed
on February 28, 2020 at 7:43 pm
Geneva Auto Show is the latest mass gathering to be called off as governments try to stem the spread of disease.
Cop gets 7 years in Russian roulette shooting of colleague
on February 28, 2020 at 7:37 pm
A St. Louis police officer accused of accidentally killing a female colleague while playing a variation of Russian roulette pleaded guilty.
What you need to know as coronavirus outbreak reaches "decisive point"
on February 28, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Many people are still unsure what exactly they should do to protect themselves from the coronavirus outbreak and how concerned they should be about the situation. CBS News medical contributor Dr. […]
Teen wins support for Christian club at school
on February 28, 2020 at 7:24 pm
The teen received letters from students across the U.S. who followed her case.
Because of coronavirus, some people aren't drinking Corona beer
on February 28, 2020 at 7:24 pm
While the illness has nothing to do with the beer, poll suggests the suds brand could suffer from public misperception.
White House responds to coronavirus whistleblower claims
on February 28, 2020 at 7:14 pm
Coronavirus fears are taking a toll worldwide. Now a whistleblower is sounding the alarm over a lack of training and protective gear for U.S. health workers. CBS News correspondents Carter Evans and […]