King Praises Health Workers and Calls for Unity after Riots

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later

Five years ago Tuesday, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin explains the lessons the government and public health officials learned.

CBS News - 2d

Bhattacharya's nomination as NIH director advances in Senate

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted to advance Jay Bhattacharya's nomination as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Thursday. He now faces a ...

The Hill - 19h

White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director

Dr. Dave Weldon was to have appeared on Thursday in a confirmation hearing before the Senate health committee. He has close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary.

The New York Times - 14h

Newsom to weigh in on Menendez clemency after parole hearing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says his office does not plan to weigh in on Erik and Lyle Menendez's clemency until after their parole hearing in June. He stressed on his podcast that the clemency ...

NBC News - 1d

Uefa to discuss penalty rules after Alvarez 'miss'

Uefa says it will enter discussions with football's lawmakers over rules around penalties after Julian Alvarez's spot kick was controversially disallowed in Atletico Madrid's Champions League exit.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

Mbappé in France squad after 6-month absence

Kylian Mbappé on Thursday was included in Didier Deschamps' squad for France's Nations League quarterfinals March 20 and 23, after more than a six-month absence from the team.

ESPN - 13h

Star Texas golfer apologizes after heckling Rory

University of Texas golfer Luke Potter has apologized after he reportedly was removed from the grounds at TPC Sawgrass earlier this week for heckling star golfer Rory McIlroy.

ESPN - 3h

Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

Wired - Mar. 6

DOGE Cuts Upend Trump-Voting West Virginia Town

‘Nobody that I’ve talked to understood the devastation that having this administration in office would do to our lives,’ said one fired Treasury Department worker in Parkersburg.

Inc. - 6d

Trump's Canada, Mexico tariffs try to 'stop the bleeding' in US economy: UAW chief

President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico "are an attempt to stop the bleeding" in the U.S. economy, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said.

ABC News - 4d

Young people who aspired to government service dismayed by end of fellows program

Young people who aspired to federal government service are dismayed by President Donald Trump ending a program created to entice highly qualified workers to join the government

ABC News - 3d

With more Americans looking for new jobs, here's how to get ahead

A LinkedIn survey found that 54% of U.S. workers want to change jobs in 2025. Career expert Catherine Fisher shares strategies to stand out in a competitive market.

CBS News - 3d

Investigation Into Scale AI Also Targets Its HR Partners HireArt and Upwork

According to former contract workers, HireArt, Scale AI’s employer of record, altered language in job offer letters to retroactively change their employment status.

Inc. - 2d

Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Say

Emergency workers responding to a fire in Waterbury, Conn., found the man, 32, who weighed only 68 pounds and had been held captive in a tiny room.

The New York Times - 1d

NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services

NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.

ABC News - 1d

Grab co-founder Anthony Tan says ‘humans who don’t embrace AI will be replaced by AI’

Grab co-founder and CEO Anthony Tan discussed how workers can use AI to become more productive, at Converge Live in Singapore.

CNBC - 1d

Second judge orders thousands of probationary employees fired by Trump to be reinstated

U.S. District Judge James Bredar's order applies to 12 departments and several agencies that fired probationary workers during the Trump administration.

NBC News - 8h

Ultrasound now needed for pill abortions in Wyoming after lawmakers override veto

Women planning pill abortions in Wyoming will need to get an ultrasound after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto of the new measure

ABC News - Mar. 5

They Can Still Make Art and Music After Fleeing the L.A. Fires

Two evacuees took items with them that allowed them to play songs and paint after losing their homes.

The New York Times - 6d

Russian Strikes Kill 20 in Ukraine After U.S. Cuts Support for Kyiv

The bombardment came after Washington’s decision to suspend intelligence sharing and hit a region critical for Ukrainian logistics and support.

The New York Times - 6d

Watch: Man survives after being run over by train

Surveillance footage shows the man standing up and walking away after the incident in Lima.

BBC News - 5d

Man arrested after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower

Police detain a man after he scales the Elizabeth Tower in Westminster on Saturday morning.

BBC News - 4d

Man arrested after woman, 40, shot dead in south Wales

A 40-year-old woman dies at the scene after being found with serious injuries.

BBC News - 3d

Couple who found migrant on back of motorhome after France trip fined

The pair are given a £1,500 penalty after finding the young man once they arrived home in Essex.

BBC News - 3d

Australian surfer feared dead after shark attack, police say

A surfer is feared dead after being attacked by a shark in shallow water on a remote beach in Western Australia, police said Tuesday.

NBC News - 3d

Scotland's Clarke 75% sure he will leave after 2026 World Cup

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says there is a 75% chance he will not renew his contract after the 2026 World Cup.

BBC News - 2d

Woman found alive, "trapped and alone," 6 days after crashing car

A missing woman was found and rescued Tuesday after surviving six days in her crashed car in Newton County, Indiana.

CBS News - 2d

Rams release Kupp after failing to trade star WR

The Rams have officially released Cooper Kupp after failing to find a trade partner for their star wide receiver.

ESPN - 1d

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Celtics with Converse logo after Thunder's win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Boston Celtics with Converse logo after the Oklahoma City Thunder's win.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

'Much better': DBacks' Jordan Montgomery feeling better after backfield game

After struggling last weekend, Arizona Diamondbacks lefty Jordan Montgomery looked much better in a backfield game on Thursday afternoon.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Watch: Passengers evacuated on to wing after American Airlines jet catches fire

Passengers were evacuated with no injuries reported after an American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport.

BBC News - 8h

American Airlines plane engine catches fire after landing in Denver

An American Airlines plane engine caught fire after it landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, officials said.

NBC News - 7h

Steelers updated mock draft after the DK Metcalf trade

Steelers get help on defensive line in new mock draft after DK Metcalf trade.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

'I'm a 10k world champion after I took up running in retirement'

Dot Kesterton says she will 'run forever' after rediscovering the sport 40 years since she quit.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

What to know after Monday's market downturn

Stock futures are slightly up Tuesday morning after a major sell-off Monday. Investors are uneasy due to uncertainty over tariffs and President Trump has refused to rule out a recession spurred by ...

CBS News - 2d