Florida's decimated orange groves face new threats
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Husband blames Texas abortion law for wife's death
Republican legislators in Texas have introduced a bill to clarify state abortion law after some doctors feared actions they might take to save the life of a pregnant woman could subject them to prosecution. A Texas man believes that fear led to his wife's death. Janet Shamlian reports.
Millions take on labor of aging loved ones' care
Nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. An estimated 53 million people are taking care of an aging family member. Mark Strassmann reports.
Climate change threatens maple syrup industry
Winter turning to spring marks the sweet season for maple syrup production. But climate change is threatening the $1.5 billion industry. David Schechter explains.
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Florida orange juice production drops amid crop disease, low demand
Already decimated by a disease called citrus greening, Florida's orange groves can't seem to catch a break.
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
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Husband says Texas abortion law led to pregnant wife's death
Between 2019 and 2022, the maternal mortality rate in Texas increased 56% after the state outlawed abortions.
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Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names, sparking controversy
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Wood thinned from forests prevents wildfires and heats Native American homes
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Florida's decimated orange groves face new threats
Climate change, along with hurricanes, citrus disease and changing consumer tastes, are taking a toll on Florida's orange growers. Mark Strassmann reports.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
Husband blames Texas abortion law for wife's death
Republican legislators in Texas have introduced a bill to clarify state abortion law after some doctors feared actions they might take to save the life of a pregnant woman could subject them to prosecution. A Texas man believes that fear led to his wife's death. Janet Shamlian reports.
Millions take on labor of aging loved ones' care
Nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. An estimated 53 million people are taking care of an aging family member. Mark Strassmann reports.
Climate change threatens maple syrup industry
Winter turning to spring marks the sweet season for maple syrup production. But climate change is threatening the $1.5 billion industry. David Schechter explains.
Military bases revert to old names, with a twist
Fort Bragg and Fort Benning were among bases named after Confederate generals that were changed under the Biden administration. Now, they're reverting back to their old names, but not honoring the original namesakes. As Jim Axelrod reports, not everyone is happy.
Wildfire researchers replicate "firenado" in lab
Tucked beneath snow-capped mountains in Missoula, Montana, there's a laboratory unlike any other in the country, where scientists are starting fires to better understand how they burn and how to manage them. Carter Evans has more on the cutting-edge research.
Why hospitals are treating patients at home
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed beds -- a persistent issue in facilities such as Mass General Brigham. Mark Strassmann reports.
Curbing wildfires and heating indigenous homes
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Health officials confirm measles case in person who rode Amtrak to D.C.
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Trump issues pardon for Hunter Biden's ex-colleague Devon Archer
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How the Iranian regime targeted a dissident with help from the Russian mob
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Forensic genetic genealogy helps identify "John Doe" killed in 1986
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U.S. infrastructure's "C" grade from engineers comes with a warning
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy quits after 5 years in position
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Trump issues pardon for Hunter Biden's ex-colleague Devon Archer
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How the Iranian regime targeted a dissident with help from the Russian mob
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U.S. pauses some green card applications as part of aggressive vetting effort
The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees.
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Health officials confirm measles case in person who rode Amtrak to D.C.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
Many with disabilities risk losing Medicaid if they work too much
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
Foods that trigger acid reflux, how to prevent it and when to see a doctor
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West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing health concerns
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law this week that bans some artificial dyes as well as two preservatives from foods sold statewide.
Trump nominates Susan Monarez for CDC director
President Trump announced Susan Monarez is to be elevated from her role as acting CDC director, after nominee David Weldon was withdrawn earlier this month.
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director released by Israeli army after being attacked
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Russia, Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea to enable shipping
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
Flight data show Steve Witkoff was in Russia during group chat on Signal
As top Trump cabinet members sent texts in a Signal group chat, CBS News analysis shows one of them, Steve Witkoff, was in Russia.
Motorcyclist found dead after being swallowed by sinkhole in South Korea
A motorcyclist who fell into a massive sinkhole that opened up on a street in Seoul was found dead after an overnight search.
Democrats call Trump intel officials' use of group chat "reckless, sloppy and stunning"
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe testified in a Senate Intelligence hearing that was pre-scheduled to deal with global threats.
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director released by Israeli army after being attacked
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director detained by Israeli army
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
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Conan O'Brien honored at Kennedy Center
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NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
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New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
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French actor Gérard Depardieu denies sexual assault charges in court
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Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
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President Trump and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz spoke Tuesday about the inclusion of a journalist in a group chat where top administration officials were discussing the bombing of Yemen.
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The Trump administration is revoking legal status for more than 500,000 Latin American and Haitian migrants who were welcomed into the U.S. under a Biden-era sponsorship process. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Black Sea deal announced for Ukraine, Russia
The White House announced Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop fighting in the Black Sea to enable shipping. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.