Health
Alabama county plagued by septic woes
Lowndes County, Alabama, is facing a wastewater crisis as there's no municipal sewage system and many households don't have adequate septic systems. Adam Yamaguchi takes a look.
Lowndes County, Alabama, is facing a wastewater crisis as there's no municipal sewage system and many households don't have adequate septic systems. Adam Yamaguchi takes a look.
The Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration's requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. The court did uphold the administration's mandate for most healthcare workers. Meg Oliver reports.
An experimental vaccine could help fight the nation's opioid epidemic. Nearly 1 million Americans have died from drug overdoses in the last two decades, with more than 70% of them involving opioids. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look.
The Biden administration announced 10 million free COVID-19 tests will be sent to schools each month in an effort to keep students in the classroom amid an Omicron surge. Carter Evans has the latest.
Some schools have moved classes outdoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as others move to remote learning as cases surge. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Last year was the deadliest year on record for police in the U.S., according to a new report. COVID-19 was the leading cause of death. Jeff Pegues reports.
Dr. Anthony Fauci got into a heated exchange with Senator Rand Paul, accusing him of raising political donations off personal attacks against him. Fauci said it has put his life in danger. Elise Preston has more.
The Red Cross is declaring a national blood crisis for the first time and is asking people to donate immediately as doctors are being forced to make tough decisions on who should get blood and who needs to wait. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Pediatric hospitalizations are on the rise and hospitals are facing critical staffing shortages. Janet Shamlian shares more.
The Supreme Court is weighing arguments over the Biden administration's COVID vaccine rules for large companies and healthcare workers. Jan Crawford has the latest.
In his new book "War," Bob Woodward claims Donald Trump has had at least seven phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office.
A new book from veteran journalist Bob Woodward claims former President Donald Trump has had at least seven calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office. Woodward's book, "War," also reveals Trump sent Putin a COVID-19 testing kit early on in the pandemic. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Nebraska awards electoral votes by congressional district, and Omaha is at the heart of the state's second district.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving ghost guns, which are assembled with build-it-yourself kits sold online with no background checks. The justices appeared to signal they were leaning toward upholding the Biden administration's crackdown on the guns, which would require serial numbers and background checks. Jan Crawford reports.
Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old immigrant from Ethiopia, was recently honored for creating a new type of soap that could some day help treat and prevent skin cancer.
The Tropicana was a frequent haunt of the legendary Rat Pack, while its past under the mob has long cemented its place in Las Vegas lore.
Waffle House said it shuttered its Tampa-area locations ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival. Here's what to know.
A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the crew to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline says.
Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma death row inmate, and Gentner Drummond, the state's attorney general, are asking the Supreme Court to grant Glossip a new trial.
Grazer's cub died after it slipped over a waterfall and was killed by Chunk, perhaps the most dominant brown bear on the river.
Waffle House said it shuttered its Tampa-area locations ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival. Here's what to know.
The Justice Department says it's considering asking a federal judge to force Google to sell parts of its business in order to eliminate its online search monopoly.
Kamala Harris says she would expand Medicare to cover in-home senior healthcare costs.
The number of Americans moving to high-risk areas from low- and moderate-risk areas has doubled after the pandemic.
Hurricane Milton's approach has Disney World readying to close its doors along with other theme parks across Florida.
Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma death row inmate, and Gentner Drummond, the state's attorney general, are asking the Supreme Court to grant Glossip a new trial.
"I think all of us know the electoral college needs to go," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. "But that's not the world we live in."
In the decades-old tradition, the press corps traveling with a candidate rolls an orange up the aisle of the campaign jet with a question written on it. An answer is written on the orange and then rolled back to reporters.
Kamala Harris says she would expand Medicare to cover in-home senior healthcare costs.
In his new book "War," Bob Woodward claims Donald Trump has had at least seven phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office.
Kamala Harris says she would expand Medicare to cover in-home senior healthcare costs.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, an American Cancer Society report shows, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.
Living in extended-stay hotels, often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness, can lead to or exacerbate various children's physical and mental health issues, advocates say.
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the crew to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline says.
Mayor Alejandro Arcos had been sworn into office less than a week before he was murdered.
Nima Rinji Sherpa's team says he's summitted Tibet's Shisha Pangma, completing a record-setting mission to top all 14 of the world's highest peaks.
In late August, Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered that X be suspended in Brazil after owner Elon Musk refused to name a legal representative in Brazil.
The next president will have to manage a delicate situation as the threat of an all-out war escalates.
Maha Abouelenein, a global communications strategist who has worked with brands like Google and Netflix, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book, "7 Rules of Self-Reliance." She shares key strategies for personal empowerment and success.
Grazer's cub died after it slipped over a waterfall and was killed by Chunk, perhaps the most dominant brown bear on the river.
Lisa Marie Presley found a unique way to honor her connection with her son Benjamin Keough after he died in 2020.
Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, shares intimate details about her famous family in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, which includes never-before-heard audio recordings from Lisa Marie Presley.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Fourteen attorneys general have sued TikTok claiming the social media app harms teens and their mental health. They allege the Chinese-owned app violates consumer protection laws and claim TikTok relies on "addictive features" that keep users on the app.
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
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.
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Mayor Alejandro Arcos had been sworn into office less than a week before he was murdered.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving ghost guns, which are assembled with build-it-yourself kits sold online with no background checks. The justices appeared to signal they were leaning toward upholding the Biden administration's crackdown on the guns, which would require serial numbers and background checks. Jan Crawford reports.
A former Houston police officer was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the murder of a married couple during a raid that revealed corruption in the narcotics unit.
14 attorneys general allege in several lawsuits filed against TikTok that the social media app is harming children's mental health and relies on "addictive features." Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell broke down the commonwealth's allegations Tuesday.
The original initiative launched to identify 22 women saw about 1,800 tips received from the public.
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Maha Abouelenein, a global communications strategist who has worked with brands like Google and Netflix, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book, "7 Rules of Self-Reliance." She shares key strategies for personal empowerment and success.
While California is a Democratic stronghold in presidential elections, one of its congressional races has become a key battleground. Jo Ling Kent meets with voters from different backgrounds to discuss food, politics and their decisions for 2024.
Some Floridians are trying to get out of Hurricane Milton's path, but face challenges including evacuation routes jammed with traffic and shortages of gas.
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell talks with "CBS Mornings" about the dangers of Hurricane Milton as it nears landfall in Florida. She advises people to listen to their local officials regarding evacuation options, what to do if you can't evacuate and FEMA recovery efforts after the storm passes.
With Hurricane Milton hitting Florida less than two weeks after Helene, emergency medicine doctors say being prepared for these extreme weather events is critical. CBS News' Najahe Sherman reports from Miami.