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Some states eye reopening, even as COVID test positivity rates in more than a dozen hang above 10%

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:04:47 GMT

A new model from the Centers for Disease Control is projecting as many as 232,000 COVID-related deaths in the United States by late October. Nearly 207,000 people have already died from the coronavirus in the U.S., and case numbers are on the rise in 28 states around the country. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports as some states roll their restrictions back.

American and United to furlough 32,000 workers

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:04:16 GMT

Both airlines said they could reverse the furloughs if lawmakers approve payroll aid in a pandemic relief package.

California wineries reeling from devastating wildfires

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:03:14 GMT

The wine industry in California's Napa County faces an uncertain future as more than a dozen wineries are damaged or destroyed. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

Tens of thousands of airline workers are facing furloughs and loss of their health insurance

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:02:31 GMT

With early retirements and other incentives to quit, airlines have already shed thousands of jobs because of the pandemic. Now, as federal aid runs out, thousands more airline workers face layoffs and the loss of their health insurance. Kris Van Cleave reports.

837,000 Americans apply for jobless aid for the first time

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:57:09 GMT

Economy has regained roughly half of the 22 million jobs that employers have shed during the pandemic.

Amazon blocks sale of items with "stand back" and "stand by"

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:56:34 GMT

President Trump's message to the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group, is now showing up on T-shirts.

Suspect arrested three weeks after shooting ambush of Los Angeles County deputies

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:54:02 GMT

A suspect, who was already in police custody for another crime, is now facing charges in the ambush shooting of two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies on September 12. He has been charged with attempted murder. Carter Evans reports.

President attempts to clean up "stand by" comment, earlier refusal to denounce white ...

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:53:55 GMT

President Trump on Wednesday attempted to clean up controversial comments he made Tuesday night while refusing to denounce white supremacists. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers sought to distance themselves from the president's remarks. Paula Reid reports.

Trump signs stopgap spending bill to avert government shutdown

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:43:10 GMT

Mr. Trump signed the measure just after midnight.

Soccer team forfeits match after alleged anti-gay slur

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:02:53 GMT

Phoenix Rising player Junior Flemmings issued a statement denying he directed a slur at Collin Martin, who is openly gay.

Sneak peek: "The FBI Declassified": Saving Ethan

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:21 GMT

New series: A young boy is held hostage in an underground bunker in rural Alabama. How the FBI got inside the mind of his kidnapper. Narrated by Alana De La Garza of the CBS drama series "FBI." Watch the premiere of "The FBI Declassified" Tuesday, October 6 at 10/9c on CBS.

Mnuchin presents counteroffer on COVID bill in meeting with Pelosi

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:34:41 GMT

The treasury secretary said he and Pelosi are prepared to give negotiations over a coronavirus relief bill "one more serious try."

Thousands sign up as poll workers after LeBron James' efforts

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:34:16 GMT

The campaign is looking toward the next phase of the poll worker recruitment: a focus on cities where shortages remain.

California to study and recommend reparations for Black Americans

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:33:45 GMT

The reparations would not be limited to slavery, but the law requires the task force to give special consideration for Black people who are descendants of slaves.

California wildfire scorches wine country as death toll rises

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:33:04 GMT

The Zogg Fire is burning in Shasta and Tehama counties and has scorched more than 51,000 acres.

7 people wounded in shooting at Milwaukee funeral home

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:27:56 GMT

All victims are in stable condition, according to police.

Video shows cop ignoring woman who fell head-first on patrol car floor while hogtied

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:25:38 GMT

During the nearly 21 minutes she was on the floor, the woman repeatedly told officers she couldn't breathe.

Chrissy Teigen shares heartbreaking news of pregnancy loss

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:16:59 GMT

"To our Jack—I'm so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn't give you the home you needed to survive. We will always love you," Teigen wrote on Instagram.

Brad Parscale resigns from Trump campaign after incident at home

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:16:02 GMT

A former senior campaign aide said Parscale's departure was "expected."

Debates commission plans to cut off mics if Trump or Biden break rules

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:15:03 GMT

The announcement from the Commission on Presidential Debates comes after the first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden spiraled into chaos.