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.
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FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
U.S. goes on international egg hunt to ease prices at home
U.S. egg prices are just starting to fall, but big demand for Easter and Passover could cause prices to edge up again next month.
Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms
California has over 1,100 dairy farms, two-thirds of which have been impacted by the bird flu outbreak. A leading suspect is contaminated milking machines. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
In bird flu fight, USDA almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent
As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.
RFK Jr. warns vaccinating poultry for bird flu could backfire
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned vaccines could turn "birds into mutant factories."
Egg producers work to resolve shortages
According to a CBS News price tracker, the average price of a dozen eggs is nearly double what it was last year, sending grocery bills soaring. The increased prices are partially due to an egg shortage caused by an outbreak of the bird flu, which has killed millions of chickens. Here's how companies are using tax dollars to try and restore their lost flocks.
U.S. officials walk back plans to stop culling poultry for bird flu
USDA officials said there are "no anticipated changes" to the policy for killing flocks with sick birds.
DOGE cuts could hamper U.S. pandemic response
Around 700 people have been laid off from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in recent weeks due to cuts from the Trump administration. Some public health experts are expressing concerns that job reductions could make the U.S. less prepared for the next pandemic. Science writer David Quammen joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Consumers turn to renting chickens as egg prices soar
As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.
Bird flu confirmed in rats for first time, USDA says
The latest bird flu detections come as the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to rehire bird flu experts that were fired as part of DOGE cost-cutting efforts.
Raw pet food warnings issued in 2 states after cats die of bird flu
Pet owners cautioned after tests confirm Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two cats living in different households.
USDA says it is trying to rehire bird flu experts it mistakenly fired
USDA said it's trying to rescind the firings this weekend of several employees who had worked on the bird flu.
Is bird flu spreading among humans undetected?
The latest CDC tracking data on bird flu suggests the virus may be spreading undetected among humans. Dr. Celine Gounder has the latest.
How a bird flu pandemic could emerge
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued conditional approval for a bird flu vaccine for use in chickens. There have been at least 68 confirmed cases of bird flu among humans since 2024, according to the CDC. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss the state of the virus in birds and humans.
Trump administration previews bird flu plan
Consumers are feeling the pressure at the grocery store as bird flu causes egg prices to skyrocket. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on what the Trump administration says it's trying to do to handle the issue.
U.S. bird flu hospitalizations rise to 4 after Ohio discloses case
The bird flu case had respiratory symptoms and has since been released from the hospital.
Bird flu case with "flu-like symptoms" reported in Colorado, 1 person hospitalized
The case marks at least the third confirmed bird flu hospitalization in the U.S.
More than 400 birds killed after investigation busts alleged cockfighting ring
Law enforcement and humane organization officials found hundreds of birds in kept small structures, some with visible injuries.
What to know about bird flu in 2025, according to a public health expert
A public health expert breaks down the latest on what to know about bird flu.
Potential risks of bird flu spreading
As bird flu continues to impact grocery store prices, many are wondering if it's becoming a broader public health threat. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses whether a bird flu pandemic, similar to COVID, is a real concern.
Egg prices expected to go even higher
The Department of Agriculture says egg prices could go up another 20% this year as bird flu outbreaks continue to fuel a supply shortage. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Farmer has a waiting list for eggs amid shortage
The Labor Department says inflation ticked up to 3% last month compared to a year ago. The increase was largely driven by the rising costs of rent, gasoline and groceries -- especially eggs, which are now facing a shortage tied to an outbreak of avian flu. Lana Zak spoke to an Iowa farmer who's meeting the challenge head on.
Egg prices still spiking
Egg prices are still sky-high as the potential spread of bird flu threatens farms across the nation. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
New bird flu strain in cows spreads to Nevada dairy worker
The adult patient infected with bird flu has reported only conjunctivitis and no other symptoms.
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.
Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
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."
China fires back at Trump's tariffs with 34% levy on all U.S. imports
Beijing fires back at Trump's latest tariffs with a matching 34% tax on all U.S. imports and tightened export controls on rare earth elements.
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.
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.
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.
Judge orders return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
A federal judge ruled Friday that a Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador must be returned to the U.S. by Monday, April 7.
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.
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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.
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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.
Stock market rout deepens as Dow plunges more than 2,200 points
Stocks continued to tumble Friday in the U.S. after financial markets suffered their biggest two-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.
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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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RFK Jr.: 20% of HHS layoffs may be errors
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that he expects about 20% of fired employees may have been cut by mistake, and some could be brought back, following widespread layoffs directed by the Department of Government Efficiency.
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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RFK Jr.: 20% of HHS layoffs may be errors
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that he expects about 20% of fired employees may have been cut by mistake, and some could be brought back, following widespread layoffs directed by the Department of Government Efficiency.
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.