Rare gene mutation can significantly increase breast cancer risk
A mutation in the PALB2 gene can further increase every woman's risk of getting breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Senator Amy Klobuchar reveals breast cancer diagnosis
The former Democratic presidential candidate said her lumpectomy and radiation treatment "went well."
Breast cancer passes lung cancer as most commonly diagnosed
Despite the increase in breast cancer diagnoses, lung cancer remains the most deadly, a study found.
Mary J. Blige on barriers Black women face in breast cancer awareness
The singer discusses the initiative, called "P.O.W.E.R. of Sure," which stands for: prevention, own your health journey, wellness, early detection and results and resolutions.
Breast cancer screenings plummet during COVID
The coronavirus pandemic is delaying critical breast cancer diagnoses and one study found that 285,000 breast cancer exams were missed during the peak months of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the importance of early detection, especially during COVID-19.
Olivia Newton-John on finding joy in a life with cancer
Her pain can be unbearable, but the English-Australian superstar's spirit remains unshakable as she battles breast cancer for a third time
Shannen Doherty reveals her breast cancer is back
Shannen Doherty was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and she said the cancer has returned.
After surgeries, women learn cancer gene test may have been wrong
Katy Mathes underwent surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes and had a double mastectomy before learning her cancer risk assessment had changed.
New drug acts like a "guided missile" to target cancer cells
A trial for the drug labeled DS-8201 was tested in 184 patients.
Woman fighting with insurance for follow-up breast cancer tests
Mammograms can save lives, but in some cases, insurance companies are refusing to cover follow-up tests ordered by doctors.
Giuliana and Bill Rancic talk cancer care innovations
Eight years after her double mastectomy, Giuliana Rancic is now a mom – and she and her husband are speaking about a program that helps mothers going through cancer
Breast cancer survivors fight another deadly risk
Heart disease, not a recurrence of cancer, is the No. 1 cause of death for breast cancer survivors and women overall
For men with breast cancer, early detection is critical
Breast cancer in men accounts for about 1% of all breast cancer cases – but the mortality rate is higher for men
Former NFL star pays for over 500 mammograms
Williams set out to pay for 53 mammograms, and this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, his foundation announced they far exceeded that goal
Black women still far more likely to die from breast cancer
Overall, deaths from breast cancer are declining – but the number of cases continues to rise
Beyoncé's dad diagnosed with breast cancer
Knowles revealed he immediately told his kids, who may have inherited the BRCA gene mutation and a higher risk of developing breast cancer
Olivia Newton-John on finding joy in a life with cancer
Her pain can be unbearable, but the English-Australian superstar's spirit remains unshakable as she battles breast cancer for a third time
American cancer survivor sets English Channel swimming record
Sarah Thomas, 37, survived breast cancer last year before swimming 130 miles — four times across the Channel — to set a record
Drug extends lives of young breast cancer patients
The drug Kisqali (ribociclib) is already approved by the FDA, and new research shows it helps some breast cancer patients live longer
A low-fat diet can lower a woman's breast cancer risk, study suggests
The American Society of Clinical Oncology's 20-year study looked at 49,000 women split into two groups with varying diets
Low-fat diet may cut risk of dying from breast cancer, study finds
Doctors say the results show a way women might improve their odds of survival
Facebook bans breast cancer ad campaign
Facebook is facing backlash for banning an ad campaign that aims to highlight "the reality of a breast cancer diagnosis"
New recommendations call for less frequent mammograms
The American College of Physicians said the majority of women should get a mammogram every other year starting at age 50
Early bird or night owl? Sleep traits linked to breast cancer risk
New research suggests women who love the early hours of the day are less likely to develop breast cancer
How Americans feel about cancer care
Cancer remains the nation's second leading cause of death. With so many touched by the illness, the American Society of Clinical Oncology conducted a survey on cancer-related issues. The group questioned nearly 5,000 Americans, including how optimistic people are about finding a cure for the disease within the next 50 years. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the survey’s findings as well as a new editorial about regulating wearable devices that monitor our health.
HealthWatch
FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
A majority-Black neighborhood went over 150 years without a hospital, until now
In November 2024, Norton West became the first hospital to open in Louisville's majority-Black West End neighborhood in more than 150 years.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating STD and hepatitis outbreaks
CDC officials are warning of delays and disruptions due to cuts to laboratory staff.
Hailey Okula, nurse influencer, dies from childbirth complications
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
Trump's DEI undoing undermines accommodations for disabled people
From halting diversity programs that benefit disabled workers to federal staffing cuts, the Trump administration has taken a slew of actions that harm people with disabilities.
Here's how cuts at NIH could impact cancer patients
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
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Musk, DOGE use access to Social Security data to elevate claims against migrants
Musk, DOGE say they're using access to Social Security data not just to probe claims of waste and fraud, but also to see if immigrants are abusing the system.
Judge orders case of detained Tufts student to be heard in Vermont
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, was taken into custody by immigration officials on March 25.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economy
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
Trump hosting $1 million a person super PAC dinner as stocks sink
Donors attending the Mar-a-Lago candlelight fundraising dinner Friday are being charged $1 million a plate.
MoneyWatch
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Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economy
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
Dow Jones drops more than 2,100 points as stock market rout deepens
Stocks continued to tumble Friday in the U.S. after financial markets suffered their biggest one-day drop since 2020.
Employers added 228,000 new jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring rebounded in March, signaling that the labor market remains resilient despite stronger economic headwinds.
Politics
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Musk, DOGE use access to Social Security data to elevate claims against migrants
Musk, DOGE say they're using access to Social Security data not just to probe claims of waste and fraud, but also to see if immigrants are abusing the system.
Judge orders case of detained Tufts student to be heard in Vermont
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, was taken into custody by immigration officials on March 25.
Bernie Sanders warns the U.S. is now a "pseudo-democracy"
Preview: In an interview to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 6, the Vermont Senator decries the influence of billionaires such as Elon Musk on the political process.
NATO chief's impression from U.S. is Russians "not moving fast enough" to end war
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that "Russia really has to do more to bring this war to an end."
Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
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FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
A majority-Black neighborhood went over 150 years without a hospital, until now
In November 2024, Norton West became the first hospital to open in Louisville's majority-Black West End neighborhood in more than 150 years.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating STD and hepatitis outbreaks
CDC officials are warning of delays and disruptions due to cuts to laboratory staff.
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NATO chief's impression from U.S. is Russians "not moving fast enough" to end war
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that "Russia really has to do more to bring this war to an end."
Rat breaks world record for sniffing out wartime landmines
A mine-sniffing African giant pouched rat named Ronin has been acknowledged by the Guinness World Records.
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
U.S. says Putin's interest in a Ukraine truce will be clear "very soon"
The Trump administration says it will soon be clear if Russia's Vladimir Putin really wants a peace deal in Ukraine, as France and Britain accuse him of playing for time.
Entertainment
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How to watch March Madness championship games for the 2025 NCAA tournament
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness championship games? Here's how and where to watch them live.
How to watch tonight's Final 4 games for March Madness 2025 NCAA Tournament
Looking for the 2025 NCAA March Madness Final Four schedule? Here's how to stream the men's and women's games.
Book excerpt: "Change the Recipe" by José Andrés
In his new memoir, the chef and founder of the humanitarian aid organization World Central Kitchen offers life lessons and teachable moments about responsibility and commitment to a shared humanity.
Fred Hechinger on "Hell of a Summer"
Fresh off his role in "Gladiator 2," Fred Hechinger stars in a horror-comedy set at summer camp. He joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new film and the wild twists it takes.
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
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Technology
Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Science
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Monkeys are "best yodellers" in the world, study says
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
Peggy Whitson on her space legacy and commanding a new mission for Axiom
From breaking records to breaking barriers, astronaut Peggy Whitson shares what it feels like to see Earth from space.
Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
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Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
Catholic priest shot dead at his parish rectory in Kansas
Arul Carasala was shot and killed by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in Seneca, Kansas, church officials said.
Stabbing deaths of 2 women college students spark outrage in Italy
The brutal killings of two students within days of each other have unleashed a wave of anger and calls for a "cultural revolution" against violence towards women.
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SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
NASA rover captures giant dust devil devouring smaller one on Mars
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
Peggy Whitson on Astronaut Hall of Fame
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has completed 10 spacewalks and spent 675 days in orbit, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her historic career and upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame.
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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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Trump extending TikTok deadline
President Trump says he will sign an executive order extending ByteDance's time to find an American buyer for its popular social media app TikTok. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Powell on higher inflation, slower growth
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said higher inflation and slower growth are more likely as more details emerge about President Trump's tariffs. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has more.
SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Trump calls for Powell to cut rates
President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are commenting on what they think is the future of U.S. economic growth. This comes as the world reacts to Mr. Trump's tariffs announcement. Isabel Wang, a reporter at MarketWatch, joins CBS News with more.
NATO chief on Trump's tariffs
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan he doesn't believe President Trump's sweeping tariffs on all U.S. trading partners will harm the military alliance. "I'm not saying it doesn't have an impact on individual allies, but it does not have an impact on the alliance," Rutte said.