In-home caregivers face financial distress despite state program
Sabrina Bishop, a live-in caregiver for an older man with advanced dementia, is just one of the many people in her profession facing financial challenges.
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Inside the struggles of America's caregivers
About 53 million people in the U.S. are unpaid caregivers, and many of them are simultaneously raising young kids and taking care of a parent, earning them the title "Sandwich Generation." CBS News contributor Lisa Ling, who is a member of this generation, recently shared her personal experience by taking us into her family home. She also introduced us to another family who faced the tough choice of placing their loved one in a nursing home. Today, she shares the story of a caregiver who is determined to keep her mom at home.
170 nursing home residents displaced after facility closes abruptly
Some residents sent to new facilities had nothing but the clothes on their backs and arrived without medical information.
U.S. seniors face rising long-term care costs
The U.S. is aging and the price tag is staggering. New York Times health care reporter Reed Abelson joins CBS News to look at the rising health care costs facing America's seniors -- and why the federal government has struggled to enact a solution.
Fire kills 6 at Italian retirement home in Milan
Firefighters said "numerous" others from the home were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
Japan town uses bodybuilders in nursing homes
Japan currently has the second highest percentage of population over the age of 65. That, combined with a looming nursing staff shortage, led one entrepreneur to hire competitive bodybuilders to take on the physically demanding job. Lucy Craft has more.
Pennsylvania nurse accused of killing 2 patients with insulin, officials say
Heather Pressdee, 40, told investigators she allegedly administered insulin to the patients as "she had hoped they would slip into a coma and just pass away."
95-year-old tasered by police in nursing home dies of her injuries
An Australian police officer has been charged with 3 counts of assault for tasering Clare Nowland, who suffered from dementia.
Woman mistakenly pronounced dead was found alive in body bag, report says
The 66-year-old unidentified woman was pronounced dead by a nurse on Jan. 3, but was found alive hours later.
The Uplift: "Be kind" benches and making the major leagues
Meet a man who is building benches for bus stops after seeing a woman waiting in the dirt. Watch an emotional, but proud moment between a sports mom and son, and see how robots are helping patients with dementia at a nursing home.
Workers at 14 nursing homes in Pennsylvania go on strike
About 700 nursing-home workers across the state went on strike Friday after marathon contract negotiations went nowhere.
Debt lawsuits against relatives and friends of nursing home residents
Along with our partners Kaiser Health News and NPR, CBS News has found that what starts out as a good deed can turn into a legal nightmare in some cases.
Nursing homes sue families to collect debt
In partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR, CBS News takes a look at an alarming trend of nursing homes filing lawsuits against not only residents, but their friends and family to collect unpaid bills. Often the person being sued has no financial ties to the actual resident or legal responsibility for their debt. Anna Werner has more
Louisiana nursing home owner arrested over botched hurricane evacuation
Bob Dean is charged with multiple counts of cruelty persons with infirmities, Medicaid fraud and obstruction of justice after last year's fatal evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ida.
"It's just a form of neglect": Nursing homes face severe staffing shortages
A recent survey found 98% of nursing home operators are having trouble hiring, and 73% said staffing issues could force them to close.
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At least 5 dead in chaos at Kabul airport as U.S. evacuates; Nursing homes pressured to require staff vaccinations
Cuomo hires defense attorney
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has hired criminal defense lawyer Elkan Abramowitz to represent him and his aides in a probe into alleged underreporting of COVID nursing home deaths. The Wall Street Journal reporter Jimmy Vielkind joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the Cuomo administration is handling the fallout and the latest on the impending investigations into nursing home deaths and allegations of sexual misconduct.
Investigator returning to stand as Trump trial's 3rd week nears close
A forensic analyst who works for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will resume testimony Friday in former President Donald Trump's criminal "hush money" trial.
In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
NYPD officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Columbia building
An NYPD officer fired his gun inside Hamilton Hall during Tuesday night's operation at Columbia University, the Manhattan district attorney's office confirms.
Arizona governor signs bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall.
Some 100,000 "dreamers" likely to get Obamacare under new rule, White House says
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new directive administration rule, the White House says.
Russian military personnel enter Niger airbase where some U.S. troops remain
Before a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the U.S. used two Niger airbases to fly drones on counterterrorism missions in the Sahel region of Africa.
Military documents contradict GOP congressman's military record claims
There is no question that Nehls served overseas and engaged in combat, but military documents show he received one Bronze Star instead of two.
Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Gore, Ledecky and more
President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients on Friday.
Menendez wants psychiatrist to testify about habit of stockpiling cash
In a letter that was disclosed Wednesday, the Democratic senator's attorneys argued the habit resulted from "two significant traumatic events" in his life.
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What is Sidechat? The controversial messaging app, explained
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Trump trial sees investigator return to the stand as 3rd week nears close
A forensic analyst who works for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will resume testimony Friday in former President Donald Trump's trial.
Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Gore, Ledecky and more
President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients on Friday.
Military documents contradict GOP congressman's military record claims
There is no question that Nehls served overseas and engaged in combat, but military documents show he received one Bronze Star instead of two.
N.C. congressional candidate suspends campaign days before primary runoff
Just before the primary runoff election, the GOP candidate with the most votes in the primary for a North Carolina congressional seat said she's suspending her campaign.
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Peloton, once hailed as the future of fitness, is now sucking wind
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy exits as it lays off more staff. What's ailing the fitness company?
Employer who fired 78-year-old must now pay her $78,000
A Georgia senior living community fired an elderly worker shortly after honoring her as an employee of the year, regulators allege.
IRS says number of audits about to surge. Here's who it is targeting.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
Nearly 8 tons of beef sold at Walmart recalled due to E. coli risk
The recalled beef came from Cargill Meat Solutions in the form of burger patties and ground chuck.
Taylor Swift back on TikTok as Universal reaches deal with platform
Licensing deal resolves months-long dispute that had record label Universal pulling its artists' music off the video platform.
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Some 100,000 "dreamers" likely to get Obamacare under new rule, White House says
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.
Trump trial sees investigator return to the stand as 3rd week nears close
A forensic analyst who works for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will resume testimony Friday in former President Donald Trump's trial.
Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Gore, Ledecky and more
President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients on Friday.
Military documents contradict GOP congressman's military record claims
There is no question that Nehls served overseas and engaged in combat, but military documents show he received one Bronze Star instead of two.
Russian military personnel on Niger base where some U.S. troops remain
Before a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the U.S. used two Niger airbases to fly drones on counterterrorism missions in the Sahel region of Africa.
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Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO reports cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
Ground beef tested negative for bird flu, USDA says
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
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In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Russian military personnel on Niger base where some U.S. troops remain
Before a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the U.S. used two Niger airbases to fly drones on counterterrorism missions in the Sahel region of Africa.
Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
5 people die from drinking poison potion in Santeria "power" ritual
Police said the victims mixed the potion themselves and drank it "to acquire some certain kind of powers."
Why Israel is so determined to launch a ground offensive in Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejects international pressure to call off an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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Walker Hayes shares his battle with addiction in new songs
Three years ago, Walter Hayes burst onto the music scene with "Fancy Like," a song that became a sensation and established his presence in the country music world.
Rosie O'Donnell joining cast of "And Just Like That..."
O'Donnell shared a photo of a script for season three, episode one of the Max show, revealing her character's name is Mary.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Jeff Daniels on new challenging role
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels says he's playing one of his most challenging roles yet. He stars in the new Netflix limited series "A Man in Full," created by Hollywood heavyweights David E. Kelley and Regina King, who also serves as a director. Daniels portrays Charlie Croker, a tough-talking real estate mogul facing bankruptcy. He must defend his empire and his family against enemies attempting to exploit his fall from grace.
Last-minute mother’s day book ideas
Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Sarah Gelman, Amazon Books Editorial Director, shares her top book picks for all kinds of moms.
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What is Sidechat? The controversial messaging app, explained
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Google makes antitrust closing arguments
Google made its closing arguments Thursday in the antitrust case brought by the Department of Justice. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Closing arguments in Google antitrust trial
Closing arguments begin Thursday in the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google. The government and more than a dozen states say Google has turned its search engine into an illegal monopoly, while Google says people like to use the engine and could change their search habits at any time. Matthew Perlman, senior competition reporter for Law 360, joins CBS News to discuss the case.
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New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Historic cicada event underway in parts of U.S.
For the first time since 1803, two groups of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground at the same time in parts of the Midwest and South. However, a small section of Central Illinois marks the only place where both the 13-year and 17-year cicadas are emerging in the same place. Dave Malkoff reports on the extraordinary event.
Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Trillions of cicadas emerge across U.S.
Trillions of cicadas are emerging across 12 states, from the Midwest to the East Coast, after spending more than a decade underground. In Central Illinois, there is a rare opportunity to see two types of cicadas together for the first time in more than 200 years.
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
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How violence erupted at UCLA protest
Dozens of protesters were arrested on the University of California, Los Angeles campus as CBS News Radio affiliate KNX reporter Jon Baird reported live from the scene. Baird joins CBS News with more on how violence erupted in the middle of the night.
Captain of dive boat Conception sentenced to 4 years after fire killed 34
Jerry Boylan was found guilty in 2023 of one count of misconduct or neglect of a ship officer for the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member on the dive boat Conception.
15 Oregon police cars burned overnight at training facility
Authorities in Portland say an arsonist set fire to at least 15 police cars at a training facility early Thursday.
Hearing for man accused of killing Bob Lee
A court hearing will be held in California on Thursday for Nima Momeni, the 38-year-old man accused of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee. Momeni was arrested last year for allegedly stabbing Lee to death in San Francisco. He has pleaded not guilty. Jonah Owen Lamb, senior reporter for the San Francisco Standard, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Elderly Missouri man charged in 1966 stabbing death of Calumet City woman
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
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In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
New NASA images show iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Many student protesters are calling on their universities to divest from companies connected to Israel and the war in Gaza. CBS News reporter Erica Brown explains what divestment means and the potential effects it could have.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Breaking down U.S. marijuana reclassification
The Biden administration has high hopes for the future as it plans to reclassify marijuana. John Dickerson explains what it means to go from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III.
Intel chiefs on China, Russia and Iran threat
Two top U.S. intelligence officials testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, outlining threats Americans face around the globe. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the top concerns.
Inside a U.N. migration facility in Mexico
Every day, migrants are legally processed and enter the U.S., but there are still thousands waiting in Mexican facilities for their turn -- sometimes for months. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has an exclusive look at life in one of those facilities.