Coronavirus sickens over 1,000 Wisconsin inmates
As of Tuesday, facilities across the state had at least 1,055 active cases, with 1,993 inmates in quarantine.
Inside The U.S. Justice System
Why are jail phone calls so expensive?
Advocates say the price of using telephones behind bars could mean cutting off communication with loved ones who serve as support systems and aid with rehabilitation.
California bans chokeholds, shortens probation sentences
"Americans across the country took to the streets this summer rightfully demanding more and better of our criminal justice system – and of ourselves," Newsom said in a statement.
Compassionate release offers some federal inmates hope
Petitions for compassionate release were rarely approved prior to the passing of the First Step Act in December 2018, which made it easier for offenders to bring the request to the court.
Federal prisons will resume visitations in October
The bureau, which is home to over 127,000 federal offenders, took precautions in March to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Health care provider severs ties with Mississippi prisons
Violence, understaffing, and a deteriorating infrastructure have plagued the prison system.
100 federal inmates have died from coronavirus
Among the dead are fathers and mothers, daughters and sons and brothers and sisters — none of whom were sentenced to death.
DOJ says Alabama inmates are subjected to excessive force
After a multi-year investigation, the department discovered the use of excessive force by correctional officers at 12 of the 13 facilities evaluated.
Inmates are 5 times more likely to get virus than others, study says
"Prisoners have a right to adequate protection of their health while incarcerated," said the lead author of the study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Execution blocked after victims' family raises virus concerns
Daniel Lewis Lee, a former white supremacist who robbed and murdered a family of three, including their 8-year-old daughter, was scheduled to be executed on Monday.
California to release another 8,000 inmates to slow virus
As of Friday, 2,315 inmates have been sickened by the virus, and 31 have died, according to state officials.
Michael Cohen back in custody after refusing terms of home confinement
Cohen had been furloughed in May over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic within the federal prison system.
17 Rikers Island officers face discipline in transgender woman's death
Layleen Polanco, 27, died of an epileptic seizure while in solitary confinement on June 7 of last year.
Hip-hop producer helps inmates hone voices behind bars
The group of incarcerated artists is releasing a new project on Friday, May 29, titled "The San Quentin Mixtape, Vol. 1."
Michael Cohen returns home after early prison release
Cohen is expected to serve the remainder of his sentence on home confinement, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Inmates on life inside prison during the pandemic
"We want to come home to our families healthy and not have to worry each day whether it's going to be our last."
Jay-Z and Meek Mill sending 10 million masks to U.S. prisons
With a $10 million boost from Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Jay-Z and Meek Mill's criminal justice organization is sending 10 million surgical masks and other personal protective equipment to correctional facilities across the country.
CDC report details extent of coronavirus outbreaks in U.S. prisons
Jails and prisons, where social distancing is nearly impossible, have emerged as hotspots for COVID-19.
8 pregnant women to be released from New York prison
Six of the women were released from the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility on Tuesday night, officials said
No phone or email for inmates at 3 federal prisons in effort to fight virus
CBS News spoke to the friends and families of five inmates who have been impacted by what one person characterized as a "gag order."
Leaving Rikers Island and coming home to a pandemic
More than 1,300 people in the New York City jail system have tested positive for the virus. Three inmates have died, along with 10 staffers.
Inmates and families confused by guidance on home confinement
The attorney general has said that for some inmates, "home confinement might be more effective in protecting their health."
Producer says virus shouldn't be a death sentence for inmates
Film producer Scott Budnick, who took a break from the industry to focus on criminal justice reform, sat down with CBS News for an interview on leaving Hollywood.
Kim Kardashian West calls for the release of Ohio inmate
Kevin Keith is serving time at Marion Correctional Institution, one of the largest coronavirus hot spots in the country.
ICE declines to release asylum-seekers amid pandemic
"There's fear among all of us," Marco, a Cuban asylum-seeker detained in Louisiana, told CBS News.
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Tropical Storm Zeta expected to strengthen into hurricane
The formation of Zeta puts the 2020 hurricane season one name storm away from tying the all-time record.
U.S. Navy identifies 2 killed in training plane crash
The T-6B Texan II training plane crashed Friday in an Alabama residential neighborhood near the Gulf Coast.
Additional care sites to be set up in El Paso as COVID-19 surges
"In less than three weeks we've spiked from 259 to 786 COVID-related hospitalizations — a 300% increase," said El Paso's public health director.
Senate clears key hurdle to Barrett's Supreme Court nomination
The procedural vote Sunday sets up a final vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday evening.
Gottlieb warns of "dangerous tipping point" as virus spread accelerates
"These cases are going to continue to build. There's really no backstop here," Gottlieb said on "Face the Nation."
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
O'Brien assures Americans "their vote is secret" amid interference fears
The commitment from O'Brien comes after federal law enforcement warned this week of efforts by Iran and Russia to interfere in the election.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired October 25, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Asa Hutchinson on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson that aired Sunday, October 25, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas that aired Sunday, October 25, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with national security adviser Robert O'Brien that aired Sunday, October 25, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Battleground Tracker: Tight race in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina
Biden has an edge over Trump in Florida, he leads in North Carolina, and the two are tied in Georgia.
CBS News/BET poll: Black voters motivated, but concerned about votes counting
There's large support for Biden, but young Black voters are less excited.
The 2020 presidential election reaches the homestretch
With just over a week to go until Election Day on November 3, "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson joins "CBS Sunday Morning" with thoughts on what to consider when casting your ballot.
Voter fraud, suppression, partisanship: A look at the 1876 election
With just days left until Election Day, many Americans hope the race finishes smoothly — unlike the disputed election of 1876.
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Tropical Storm Zeta expected to strengthen into hurricane
The formation of Zeta puts the 2020 hurricane season one name storm away from tying the all-time record.
Italy announces restrictions in renewed fight against coronavirus
Italy's leader is closing down gyms, pools and movies theaters as the country sees a spike in coronavirus infections this fall. The restrictions go into effect Monday until November 24.
Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with national security adviser Robert O'Brien that aired Sunday, October 25, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
18 dead in Kabul blast; al Qaeda leader killed in separate operation
At least 18 were killed and 57 wounded in a separate suicide attack in Kabul on Saturday.
Nigeria clashes trigger global movement against police brutality
More than two weeks ago, tens of thousands of Nigerians began demanding the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a controversial police unit known as SARS.
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Tropical Storm Zeta expected to strengthen into hurricane
The formation of Zeta puts the 2020 hurricane season one name storm away from tying the all-time record.
U.S. Navy identifies 2 killed in training plane crash
The T-6B Texan II training plane crashed Friday in an Alabama residential neighborhood near the Gulf Coast.
Additional care sites to be set up in El Paso as COVID-19 surges
"In less than three weeks we've spiked from 259 to 786 COVID-related hospitalizations — a 300% increase," said El Paso's public health director.
Senate clears key hurdle to Barrett's Supreme Court nomination
The procedural vote Sunday sets up a final vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday evening.
Gottlieb warns of "dangerous tipping point" as virus spread accelerates
"These cases are going to continue to build. There's really no backstop here," Gottlieb said on "Face the Nation."
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Senate clears key hurdle to Barrett's Supreme Court nomination
The procedural vote Sunday sets up a final vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday evening.
Gottlieb warns of "dangerous tipping point" as virus spread accelerates
"These cases are going to continue to build. There's really no backstop here," Gottlieb said on "Face the Nation."
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
O'Brien assures Americans "their vote is secret" amid interference fears
The commitment from O'Brien comes after federal law enforcement warned this week of efforts by Iran and Russia to interfere in the election.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired October 25, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
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Trick-or-treating in the age of COVID
Halloween is just around the corner, but this year's trick-or-treating will take a different, uniquely scary form. Michael George reports on how to give out candy in the age of the coronavirus.
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: A "Wicked" voting song
It's election season, and to encourage voter registration and turnout, current Broadway and touring company members of the musical "Wicked," including original cast members Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, perform in a new video: "Voting – A Special Dispatch From Oz," with lyrics by the show's composer and author Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. To learn more, visit www.vote.org.
A look at Yellowstone National Park
"Sunday Morning" shares a view of the elk living in Yellowstone National Park. Videographer: Brad Markel
Drive-thru haunted houses make for a spooky, COVID-safe Halloween
Luke Burbank takes a look at how some places are setting up drive-thru haunted houses for a spooky — and healthy — Halloween. One of these places is a car wash-turned-haunted house in Copiague, New York, where parents can get the car cleaned and give kids a thrilling ride at the same time.
Rock star Stevie Nicks, in her own words
Superstar Stevie Nicks has built up a devoted following over the course of her career, both as a member of rock band Fleetwood Mac and a solo artist in her own right.
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GM sells out first year of production of its electric Hummer
The next version of the truck, the $100,000 Hummer EV 3X, isn't scheduled to begin production until the fall of 2022.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors
The decision is a major milestone in the transportation companies' labor battle with the state.
Instagram apologizes for incorrectly flagging #EndSARS posts as false
On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.
Amazon offers 1-hour pickup at Whole Foods stores across U.S.
Curbside pickup increasingly in demand as pandemic changes consumer behavior in ways that could prove permanent.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
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Tropical Storm Zeta expected to strengthen into hurricane
The formation of Zeta puts the 2020 hurricane season one name storm away from tying the all-time record.
Hurricane force gusts prompt extremely critical fire risk in California
Meanwhile, record shattering cold brings heavy snow and wind chills below zero to Colorado.
SpaceX launches 60 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral
With Saturday's launch, SpaceX has put 895 Starlinks into orbit, 180 of them — more satellites than any other company owns -- in less than three weeks.
Scientists find first-ever "murder hornet" nest in the U.S.
Officials plan to eradicate the Asian giant hornet nest, hopefully, before the invasive species takes hold.
Trump falsely claims wind energy "kills all the birds"
"I know more about wind than you do," Mr. Trump said during the presidential debate, erroneously claiming it "kills all the birds."
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Italy announces restrictions in renewed fight against coronavirus
Italy's leader is closing down gyms, pools and movies theaters as the country sees a spike in coronavirus infections this fall. The restrictions go into effect Monday until November 24.
Gottlieb warns of "dangerous tipping point" as virus spread accelerates
"These cases are going to continue to build. There's really no backstop here," Gottlieb said on "Face the Nation."
Impatience: Why we don't want to wait, and what we can do about it
Barry Petersen set out before the COVID-19 pandemic hit to learn just why we dislike waiting so much, and what we can do to keep our cool in an impatient world.
Pence chief of staff, 4 other aides test positive for COVID-19
"Vice President Pence and Mrs. Pence both tested negative for COVID-19 today, and remain in good health," Pence's press secretary Devin O'Malley said.
Governor asks to use El Paso military hospital as COVID-19 surges
The request comes as COVID-19 cases have been surging throughout Texas and the country.
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Postal Service awards $5 million contract to DeJoy's former company
Annual pay rate to move mail across a 700-mile highway route is one of the highest among 1,600 USPS contracts last quarter.
What Big Tech can expect from next administration
Tech companies fear that a "blue wave" would bring more lawsuits, data privacy laws or even new enforcement agencies.
Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
Iconic bookstore makes plea to customers in effort to stay open
Strand said its revenue has dropped 70% in the last year and that the loans and cash reserves it relied on from the beginning of the pandemic have been depleted.
Expensify emails its customers telling them to vote for Biden
CEO David Barrett is receiving both kudos and criticism for the email, with some calling it "political propaganda."
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Parents of missing Florida woman determined to solve case
A young woman vanished from her Florida condo in January 2006 and has not been seen since. Where is Jennifer Kesse?
Member of far-right group charged with rioting at George Floyd protests
Ivan Harrison Hunter, a self-described member of far-right group Boogaloo Bois, has been charged with one count of rioting
Police officer fired after fatally shooting Black teen in Illinois
Marcellis Stinnette, 19, was killed during the incident and his girlfriend was seriously wounded.
White teen girl sentenced for plot to attack Black churchgoers
Police in 2019 said they thwarted a "potentially horrific incident" when classmates found the girl's plans for a knife attack at a historically Black Georgia church.
Did this phantom figure abduct Jennifer Kesse?
A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo. Security footage captures a person calmly parking her car — is this the kidnapper?
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SpaceX launches 60 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral
With Saturday's launch, SpaceX has put 895 Starlinks into orbit, 180 of them — more satellites than any other company owns -- in less than three weeks.
NASA confirms successful asteroid sample collection
Photographs indicated the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft captured much more than the minimum amount needed for mission success.
NASA scientists elated with asteroid sampling mission
Images from the spacecraft give researchers confidence an attempt to collect samples from an asteroid was successful.
Space station crew returns to Earth after 195-day mission
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and two cosmonauts head home to close out action-packed space flight.
NASA asteroid mission declares "touchdown"
The dramatic effort to collect a sample is the centerpiece of an $800 million mission.
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The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
Fourteen years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case.
All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
Just 54 photos of dogs getting treats
Everything is terrible – except for these amazing photos by German photographer Christian Vieler-Kircher
The most haunted places in America
Looking to be scared witless? Try these abandoned mental hospitals, "haunted" hotels, and more.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
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America's Right to Vote
"America's Right to Vote" showcases Caitlin Huey-Burns' on-the-ground reporting on voting rights and voter access in battleground states including Ohio, Michigan, Florida, and Georgia with a specific focus on barriers to voting for minority communities. The special also highlights improvements to the process and ways access to voting has increased across the country.
Joe Biden makes his case to 60 Minutes
The former vice president talks with Norah O'Donnell about the pandemic, taxes, the Supreme Court, and the "stark" differences between himself and President Trump. O'Donnell also speaks with Mr. Biden's running mate, California Senator Kamala Harris.
A Nation In Need: A Stimulus Checklist
It's been months since the first coronavirus stimulus checks went out, and with no end to the pandemic in sight, many Americans are in desperate need of additional help. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and economist Lisa Cook join CBSN's Lana Zak for a special look into what’s needed to keep the U.S. economy going and what Americans are hoping for in the next round of assistance.
President Trump defends record on 60 Minutes
In an interview that's made headlines this week, Lesley Stahl presses President Trump on once-again rising coronavirus cases and what his priorities would be if re-elected. Stahl also speaks with Mr. Trump's running mate, Vice President Mike Pence.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.