60% of baby foods in study don't meet nutrition standards
Researchers analyzed 651 commercially produced infant and toddler foods across 10 different grocery chains in the U.S., finding nearly 60% failed to meet nutritional standards.
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"Toddler milks" unregulated and unnecessary, pediatrician group warns
"Toddler milks," or powdered drink mixes marketed for young children, are unregulated and unnecessary, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Feds probing if baby-formula makers colluded over state contracts
The FTC has asked Abbott Labs and other formula makers for information on their bidding practices for lucrative state programs.
145,000 cans of Enfamil recalled over contamination fears
Manufacturer says it's recalling formula "out of an abundance of caution" after samples tested negative for contaminants.
Justice Department investigating Abbott baby formula plant
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Abbott Laboratories infant formula plant in Michigan that was shut down for months last year due to contamination, the company confirmed.
Richmond removes its last Confederate statue
Richmond, Va. had more Confederate statues than any U.S. city two years ago. But the former capital of the Confederacy removed its last city-owned Confederate statue Monday. Five batches of ByHeart baby formula have been voluntarily recalled due to possible bacterial cross-contamination. And two songwriters have dropped a lawsuit claiming Taylor Swift copied their lyrics in her 2014 chart-topping hit "Shake It Off."
Toddler formula sales are growing, but experts say most kids don't need it
Formulas for toddlers are a burgeoning business. Here's what parents need to know.
Parents still desperate for baby formula months after shortage began
The latest data shows nearly one-third of powdered formula products are still out of stock nationwide.
Michigan baby formula plant resumes production after lengthy shutdown
Abbott is one of just four companies that produce about 90% of U.S. formula.
Abbott baby formula plant halts production after severe weather
Production for Abbott's EleCare specialty formula has been suspended, but there is enough supply to meet demand until production is restarted, the company said.
Rhode Island hospital launches human pasteurized milk donor program
It is the first in the state to launch a human pasteurized milk donor program in an effort to combat the nationwide baby formula shortage.
Overseas baby formula shipment arrives in U.S.
The fifth shipment of baby formula has arrived from overseas, an attempt by the Biden administration to ease the nationwide shortage. CBS News anchors Nikki Battiste and Tanya Rivero spoke with Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, who is helping lead the response.
Baby formula out-of-stock rates climb
It may take weeks before caregivers and parents get relief from the infant formula shortage across the U.S., despite Abbott reopening its Michigan plant. Former FDA associate commissioner Peter Pitts joins "CBS News Mornings" to talk about what went wrong and what can be done.
Abbott restarts formula production in Michigan
Abbott Nutrition's baby formula plant in Michigan has restarted production after it was shut down because of a contamination recall. Wendy Gillette reports on the ongoing formula shortage. Then, David Davis, a professor at South Dakota State University's Ness School of Management and Economics, joins CBS News' Ali Bauman to discuss.
Abbott reopens Michigan baby formula plant
Abbott Nutrition announced it will reopen its baby formula plant in Michigan amid a dire shortage of baby formula nationwide. The plant was shut down by the FDA in February following reports of bacterial infections. Christina Ruffini has more.
Tulsa shooting on hospital campus kills four
A mass shooting on a hospital campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma left four people dead. Police say the gunman also died, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A third and fourth round of baby formula shipments will be sent to the U.S., from London and Australia. And Queen Elizabeth is crownless in a portrait released by Buckingham Palace as celebrations begin marking her 70 years on the throne.
Biden says he learned of baby formula shortage in April
Formula manufacturers said they alerted retailers of a looming shortage in February.
Biden announces more formula deliveries
President Biden met with baby formula manufacturers, pressing them on what they're doing to improve supply. Even as the U.S. airlifts formula from overseas, it's just a fraction of what the U.S. needs to feed millions of children. Nancy Chen reports.
Eye on America: Fighting overdoses, and more
We bring you stories of Americans making a positive impact on their communities, including a look at the fight against drug overdoses. Then we meet parents in Texas facing the baby formula shortage. And to Montana where the lives of wolves are at stake. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
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Massacre devastates Uvalde community; Baby formula supply shortage
Biden backs Taiwan
President Biden pledged military intervention if Taiwan were attacked by China. The administration insists this is not a policy change. CBS News correspondent Steve Dorsey and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and more of the day's top political stories.
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Senate approves bill to increase access to baby formula products; CPAC makes its European debut in Hungary.
5/15: Face The Nation
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” we have the latest on the deadly shooting in Buffalo, New York, with Mayor Byron Brown and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Plus, the latest from Ukraine, and a look ahead to Tuesday’s Republican primary in Pennsylvania.
Baby formula shortage intensifies in the U.S.
Parents across the country are scrambling to find baby formula, as one recent report shows 43% of the top-selling products are out of stock. Peter Pitts, president and co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest and former associate commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the latest on the shortage.
Baby formula shortage impacting families
CBS News' Elise Preston reports on the baby formula shortages affecting families nationwide, and then Brian Dittmeier, senior director of public policy at the National Women, Infants and Children Association, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the impact.
"Everyone was targeted" in Wisconsin school shooting, police say
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, said Tuesday.
CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione indicted by Manhattan DA
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday by the Manhattan district attorney in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Congressional leaders unveil bill to avoid government shutdown
Leaders in Congress unveiled a measure to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.
Ukraine claims blast that killed head of Russia's chemical weapons unit
The head of Russia's chemical and biological forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, was killed in a Moscow bomb blast claimed by Ukraine.
Nima Momeni guilty of murder in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, a verdict reached by a San Francisco jury after seven days of deliberations.
Trump lawyers allege juror misconduct in New York criminal case
Heavy redactions obscured almost all information about the accusations themselves.
Men's retreats offer participants a safe space amid loneliness epidemic
Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared loneliness a national health epidemic, saying it poses risks as deadly as smoking.
Rex Heuermann, alleged Long Island serial killer, charged with 7th killing
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, report says
The automakers are reportedly considering a merger to compete against large EV makers.
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Men's retreats offer participants a safe space amid loneliness epidemic
Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared loneliness a national health epidemic, saying it poses risks as deadly as smoking.
Ana Orsini, Arizona news anchor, dies at 28
Ana Orsini, an anchor at CBS affiliate KOLD-TV in Tucson, Arizona, died last week of a brain aneurysm, her colleagues announced on air.
Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth delayed yet again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
What to know about Frontier Airlines' $299 "GoWild!" annual pass
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $299.
Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, report says
The automakers are reportedly considering a merger to compete against large EV makers.
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Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits, but policies still cause hardship
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
What to know about Frontier Airlines' $299 "GoWild!" annual pass
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $299.
Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, report says
The automakers are reportedly considering a merger to compete against large EV makers.
How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.
The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.
Walmart says it's testing body cameras on some store employees
Walmart says retailing giant is testing pilot in one market, and no longer-term decisions have been made.
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Trump lawyers allege juror misconduct in New York criminal case
Heavy redactions obscured almost all information about the accusations themselves.
How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.
The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.
New federal rule bans "junk fees" on hotels and live event tickets
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
AOC loses bid to become top Democrat on Oversight Committee
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia won election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Congressional leaders unveil bill to avoid government shutdown
Leaders in Congress unveiled a measure to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.
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Trump could target Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for cuts, experts say
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Alabama woman doing well after gene-edited pig kidney transplant
Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Alabama woman, is now free from years of dialysis after receiving an experimental pig kidney transplant last month.
A look at sugar and its impact on kids
Author Emily Oster talks about new research linking early sugar exposure to chronic diseases.
Trump's picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but "team of opponents"
The president-elect's choices to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, FDA and CDC, hold positions on issues including abortion and vaccination that are often at odds.
Teenager's mild symptoms were signs of an alarming condition
Lizzie Clark was 13 when she started hearing a constant ringing in her ear. Doctors found a tumor on her facial nerve.
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Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
Argentinian President Javier Milei plans to attend Trump inauguration
Milei is the first world leader expected to be in Washington, D.C. for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, though arrangements are underway for others to join.
DNA evidence leads to suspect 28 years after deadly stabbing
Police in the Canadian capital of Ottawa say they have arrested and charged a suspect in the deadly stabbing of Christopher Smith in 1996.
Dad and stepmom jailed for "campaign of abuse" that killed U.K. girl
The stepmother and father of Sara Sharif have been sentenced to life in prison for horrific abuse that ended up killing the 10-year-old British girl.
Man stopped at border crossing with dead woman in passenger seat
The officers became suspicious after noticing the female passenger "was not conscious and was not communicating."
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How Nikki Glaser is preparing for Golden Globes hosting gig
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
Nikki Glaser on being Golden Globes host
The New York Times called comedian Nikki Glaser "comedian of the year" for her knockout HBO special, "Someday You'll Die." It received Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations. And now, Glaser is taking on a new project — hosting the Golden Globes. She joins "CBS Mornings."
Idris Elba on "Sonic the Hedgehog 3"
The highly anticipated "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" hits theaters this Friday, introducing a fierce new enemy, Shadow. Six-time Emmy nominee Idris Elba reprises his role as Knuckles and shares how he got back up to speed for the action-packed sequel.
"Star Trek II," "Dirty Dancing" among films named to National Film Registry
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Backstage with Ketanji Brown Jackson as she made her Broadway debut
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
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2024 space exploration and advancements
2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.
Could Trump prevent a TikTok ban?
TikTok is asking the Supreme Court to pause a law that could ban the app in the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said that he has a "warm spot" in his heart for the social media app. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
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.
How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.
The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.
Nima Momeni guilty of murder in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, a verdict reached by a San Francisco jury after seven days of deliberations.
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How climate change impacted 2024
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
ClimateWatch: Looking back on 2024’s extreme weather
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
Sustainable gift-giving: How to reduce waste
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. creates nearly 6 billion tons more waste in December than in other months. The nonprofit says about 25% of returned products end up in landfills. Sandra Goldmark, a circular economy expert and associate dean at the Columbia University Climate School, joins CBS News to share examples of sustainable, environmentally friendly gifts for everyone on your list.
Insurers pull back wildfire coverage
Increasingly intense wildfires have become more common in California, upending the lives of thousands. Many insurers are dwindling coverage options, leaving several homes in danger. Business Insider senior sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Luigi Mangione indicted in New York
The man arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month has been indicted in New York on murder charges. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the charges against Luigi Mangione on Tuesday. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Anna Schecter break them down.
What to know about Cash App murder verdict
Tech consultant Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has more details.
Gilgo Beach suspect charged with 7th murder
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heurmann has been charged with a seventh murder. He has pleaded not guilty in the murders of six other women. CBS News New York reporter Carolyn Gusoff has more.
New charges for CEO murder suspect
A New York grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with first-degree murder and killing as an act of terrorism. Lilia Luciano has the latest on the case.
Motive unclear in Wisconsin school shooting
Police in Madison, Wisconsin, said a number of factors may have led a 15-year-old student to open fire in a classroom on Monday, killing two people before taking her own life. Two of the injured were still in critical condition on Tuesday. Charlie De Mar reports.
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Starliner astronauts' return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth delayed yet again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.
When you can see the Cold Moon, 2024's final full moon
December's full moon, known as the Cold Moon, is the last full moon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Cold Moon.
Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Luigi Mangione indicted in New York
The man arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month has been indicted in New York on murder charges. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the charges against Luigi Mangione on Tuesday. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Anna Schecter break them down.
What to know about Cash App murder verdict
Tech consultant Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has more details.
Gilgo Beach suspect charged with 7th murder
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heurmann has been charged with a seventh murder. He has pleaded not guilty in the murders of six other women. CBS News New York reporter Carolyn Gusoff has more.
2024 space exploration and advancements
2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.
Florida buildings are sinking, study finds
A new study found that 35 South Florida high-rise condominiums and luxury hotels are sinking. Gregor Eberli, co-author of that study and professor of marine geosciences at the University of Miami, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.