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High-tech imaging tools advance skin cancer detection
More than 100,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with melanoma this year. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at technological advancements being used to screen for it.
More than 100,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with melanoma this year. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at technological advancements being used to screen for it.
More than 12,000 patients are hospitalized in Florida with the coronavirus, setting a pandemic record. Many of them are unvaccinated. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
The tennis super star opens up in a wide-ranging interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell. A foot injury forced him to sit out the Olympic Games, but now he's eyeing a record 21st Grand Slam at the U.S. Open.
Some 90 million Americans, who are eligible for a COVID vaccine, have yet to get one. As infections spike again in nearly every state, New York City is taking a bold step in the fight against the pandemic. Nikki Battiste explains.
Nearly 750,000 new cancer cases were linked to alcohol in 2020, according to new research. Nancy Chen has more on the findings.
A rise in COVID cases across the country, primarily fueled by the Delta variant, is raising alarm. This comes as Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been vaccinated, said he has tested positive for the coronavirus and has mild symptoms. Mireya Villarreal shares the latest.
COVID-19 hospitalizations almost doubled in the last week, and the vast majority of those patients are unvaccinated. Virus hot spots, including Florida and Hawaii, face record-breaking infection levels, but how their governors are reacting is dramatically different. Lilia Luciano reports.
New COVID-19 cases are falling across the United Kingdom as nearly 70% of the population is now at least partially vaccinated. Elizabeth Palmer has the details.
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon Lapook, who speaks regularly with CDC Director Rochelle Wallensky and other top health officials, joins Norah O'Donnell to breakdown the CDC's new data.
New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are slightly higher than they were a year ago, in the summer of 2020. And about 35,000 vaccinated people per week are coming down with what's called breakthrough infections, the CDC says. Charlie De Mar has the details.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted dozens of rescues in the Tampa area after Hurricane Milton dumped heavy rain on the region. In Clearwater, Florida, hundreds of first responders were using highwater vehicles and boats to rescue families trapped in an apartment complex. Vladimir Duthiers and Jonathan Vigliotti report.
As Helene bore down on the mountains of North Carolina, an Asheville radio station helped coordinate wellness checks and connect the stranded with resources.
A CBS News crew on Thursday was surveying the destruction left behind by Hurricane Milton in a retirement community in Fort Pierce, Florida, when a dog was found in the debris of a home. Lulu, a small Shih Tzu, survived Milton, but her owners died. Morgan Raynor has more.
When Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, it knocked out cell phone service in some areas, forcing many residents to depend on the radio for communication and information. For days, WWNC AM radio host Mark Starling and his producer, Tank Spencer, served as a proxy dispatch service, helping to coordinate wellness checks and connect the stranded with nearby resources. Skyler Henry has more.
At least one person was killed and four others injured when authorities said a mechanical issue occurred involving an elevator in the Mollie Kathleen Mine, a tourist attraction near Colorado Springs. Another 12 people remained stranded underground in the mine. Carter Evans has the latest.
At least 16 people are dead as a result of Hurricane Milton, officials told CBS News.
Orlando theme parks reopened for business as usual Friday, after closing for Hurricane Milton.
Almost 2.5 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Police share last-known images of Montana woman, hoping to generate new leads. "Someone out there knows what happened to Jermain Charlo" says detective.
The northern lights are expected to be visible again Friday night and night mode on your camera can help capture the colorful auroras. Here's how to turn it on and see them.
Orlando theme parks reopened for business as usual Friday, after closing for Hurricane Milton.
BrucePac is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria, which can cause illness and death.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Ivy League university said its exposure to companies with Israeli military ties is "de minimis" and does no harm.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Harris fielded questions at a Univision town hall about immigration, the economy and healthcare — all issues that polls suggest are critical to the Latino voting bloc.
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan's actions in office as evidence he isn't as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.
The veteran Washington Post reporter's latest book delves into the inner circles of the Biden White House to examine Russia's war against Ukraine, and Israel's conflict against Hamas and Hezbollah.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump accused the special counsel of cherry-picking and mischaracterizing evidence compiled by prosecutors in their case against him.
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
Many of the free COVID tests being shipped out now will be expiring within a few months.
Rizo-López Foods can no longer manufacture and distribute cheese and other dairy products, Justice Department says.
Israel says its fight in Lebanon is against Iran-backed Hezbollah, but residents in one tiny village say they're under attack, and they don't know why.
North Korea says South Korea flew propaganda-dropping drones over its capital city, warning the "safety lock on our trigger has now been released" in response.
The body of one man was recovered from a dam while a woman was discovered burned to death in a shack, authorities said.
Andrew Irvine went missing in 1924 alongside climbing partner George Mallory as the pair attempted to be the first to reach Everest's summit.
Two U.S. Navy SEALs drowned as they tried to climb aboard a ship carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen because of glaring training failures, a military probe of the January deaths found.
At a hearing on Thursday for Sean "Diddy" Combs, prosecutors revealed more indictments could be filed against Combs as the investigation continues. His federal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges is set to begin in May 2025.
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
Emmy and Golden Globe winner Rachel Bloom, creator and star of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," returns with her new Netflix special, "Death, Let Me Do My Special." Bloom opens up about the challenges of her daughter's birth and the loss of her writing partner during the pandemic.
Rock band Cage the Elephant recently celebrated one billion Spotify streams for "Cigarette Daydreams" and wrapped their largest tour to date, including a sold-out Madison Square Garden show. In an interview with Anthony Mason, the Shultz brothers talk about the challenges that shaped their latest album, "Neon Pill."
In a fierce competition, 20-year-old bear Grazer won Alaska's Fat Bear Contest for the second year in a row, defeating fan favorite Chunk, who had killed one of her cubs earlier this summer. Grazer claimed victory by more than 40,000 votes
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Apple's new mobile operating system could help iPhone users stay in touch if Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service.
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.
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.
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to discuss.
The rising frequency and strength of storms like Milton and Helene has some people rethinking where they live, with scientists saying climate change is a major factor in the increase in these powerful storms. Jesse Keenan, associate professor of sustainable real estate and urban planning at Tulane University, joins CBS News to discuss climate change's impact on human migration.
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.
Missoula, Montana, police exclusively released the last-known video of Jermain Charlo, a young mom who disappeared without a trace in 2018, to "48 Hours" in hopes of generating leads. Michelle Miller reports on the case for "48 Hours."
The body of one man was recovered from a dam while a woman was discovered burned to death in a shack, authorities said.
Police share last-known images of Montana woman, hoping to generate new leads. "Someone out there knows what happened to Jermain Charlo" says detective.
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer spoke to reporters after a court hearing in the federal case against the disgraced music mogul. A court date has been set for May 5, 2025.
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.
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.
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?
Today's "Kindness 101" lesson on adaptability features Dexter, a dog who picked himself up after a tragic accident and is now motivating others through his strength and determination.
Florida sees roughly 50 tornadoes in a typical year. But Floridians saw nearly half of that in the hours before Milton made landfall. Multiple twisters touched down in just 30 minutes in St. Lucie County.
Missoula, Montana, police exclusively released the last-known video of Jermain Charlo, a young mom who disappeared without a trace in 2018, to "48 Hours" in hopes of generating leads. Michelle Miller reports on the case for "48 Hours."
Analysts estimate Hurricane Milton could have caused up to $50 billion in insured losses for Florida property owners. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what to do about filing a claim.
At a hearing on Thursday for Sean "Diddy" Combs, prosecutors revealed more indictments could be filed against Combs as the investigation continues. His federal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges is set to begin in May 2025.