164,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products recalled
"Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them"
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Behind the rise in foodborne illnesses
It’s become routine: a warning from the federal government about a food product that's suddenly considered a potential danger. On Wednesday, the CDC warned of salmonella contamination linked to certain ground beef, last month it was E. coli in romaine lettuce traced to Northern California. In fact, 2018 has already recorded the highest number of multistate foodborne illnesses outbreaks in recent years. Atlantic senior writer Derek Thompson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what’s behind the rise in foodborne illnesses.
GOP congressman sparks criticism after baseless vaccine comment
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Cases of mystery illness causing paralysis in U.S. kids hit record
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CDC warns, don't eat raw cookie dough
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CDC warns about disease threat from Asian longhorned tick
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Jennie-O turkey recall bigger than previously announced
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Romaine lettuce warning amid E. coli outbreak
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Americans are being warned to stay away from all romaine lettuce. The CDC says the vegetable is connected to an E. coli outbreak that's made at least 32 people sick in 11 states. Thirteen have been hospitalized. Anna Werner reports.
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CDC: Don't eat any romaine lettuce
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CDC warns not to eat romaine lettuce amid new E. coli outbreak
At least 32 people from 11 states have been sickened so far in the outbreak
91,000 pounds of raw turkey recalled amid salmonella outbreak
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CDC: Suicide rates highest for miners, construction workers
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More cases of rare, paralyzing illness AFM seen in kids
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Gun deaths on the rise after years of decline, CDC reports
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Duncan Hines cake mix recall over salmonella risk
Some 2.4 million boxes recalled after reports of illnesses from bacteria tied to facility where cake mixes were made
Child with AFM receives one-of-a-kind surgery
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Families share devastating impact of rare polio-like illness
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CDC director on risks of Juul e-cigarettes
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Fortune 500 companies' role in opioid crisis
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CDC director worries about flu pandemic
One hundred years ago, the world experienced millions of deaths in a flu pandemic, and CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield says he worries it could happen again. In an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning," he explained why it's so important to get the flu vaccine.
What keeps the director of the CDC up at night
CDC is keeping a close watch on the flu after the highest number of deaths from the virus last year since modern tracking began
Tim Walz and JD Vance's 2024 VP debate is tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Helene death toll tops 100 as Southeast digs out from devastation
Hurricane Helene killed dozens of people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
Pete Rose, MLB legend who was banned for gambling, dies at 83
Pete Rose, the baseball legend who was banned for gambling, has died.
Israel begins "targeted" ground operation in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
Georgia's abortion ban ruled unconstitutional
The ruling means abortions will be permitted until later in pregnancies.
Biden plans to visit areas devastated by Helene later this week
President Biden said he expects he will need to ask Congress to pass supplemental funding to respond to the storm.
Views of Vance, Walz ahead of debate — CBS News poll
Most voters say they plan to watch the VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance Tuesday night, which will be moderated by CBS News.
The "Galaxy Gas" trend whipping up controversy on social media
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North Carolina devastated by Helene: "Unprecedented tragedy"
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the toll would rise as rescuers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads and widespread flooding.
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Pete Rose, MLB legend who was banned for gambling, dies at 83
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2 "crude" explosive devices found at Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa
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Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports steaming toward a strike
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Judge rules Georgia's abortion ban unconstitutional
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Shrimp farmers in Asia exploited by U.S. supermarkets, analysis finds
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Verizon customers report widespread outages
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AT&T sells DirecTV as it bows out of the entertainment business
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Judge rules Georgia's abortion ban unconstitutional
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Democrats sue to block Georgia election rule requiring hand count of ballots
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The biggest health risks from Hurricane Helene flooding
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Embattled Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre to resign
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A birth injury left him in agony. A complex surgery "changed everything"
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Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
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Israel begins "targeted" ground operation in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
Shrimp farmers in Asia exploited by U.S. supermarkets, analysis finds
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U.K. closing its last coal-fired power plant
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.
Far-right party wins Austria election but faces hurdles to govern
Austria's far-right Freedom Party won a national parliamentary election, but it will struggle to find other parties willing to form a coalition government.
Longest-serving death row inmate speaks out after murder acquittal
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After surviving a 1990 bus crash that left her temporarily paralyzed, Gloria Estefan has donated over $42 million to paralysis research.
Oasis announces North America reunion tour dates in 2025
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Ta-Nehisi Coates on the power of stories
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Gloria Estefan on mission to cure paralysis
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Coldplay on "Music of the Spheres" tour
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Verizon customers report widespread outages
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The science of how planes remain in the air
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
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How climate change threatens plants, animals
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Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
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How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
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Climate change views in Florida and Texas
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Trump golf course plot not guilty plea
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who allegedly plotted an assassination attempt in Florida against former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty to five counts against him Monday. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest after Routh's court appearance.
NYC Mayor Adams asks court to dismiss bribery charge
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald's, BBC finds
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Drug cartel surveillance cameras found on palm trees near border
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Did a former Idaho state trooper use his training to stage his wife's death?
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SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
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Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station
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2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
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Israel tells U.S. of Lebanon ground offensive plan
The Pentagon says it is sending thousands of additional American troops to the Middle East to bolster security. CBS News has learned Israel has told the U.S. it intends to launch a limited ground offensive in Lebanon to follow up on its aerial assault that wiped out most of Hezbollah's leadership. Chris Livesay and Imtiaz Tyab have more.
Walz and Vance prep for high-stakes VP debate
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance are set to face off Tuesday for their only vice presidential debate. Nancy Cordes has new insight into the candidates' tactics.
The role of politics in natural disasters
More than 100 people have died as a result of Hurricane Helene. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett examines the role of politics in natural disasters.
Poll: How voters feel about Vance, Walz
Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are set to debate Tuesday night on CBS News. Executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "America Decides" to unpack a new poll on how voters see the stakes of the match-up.