Masks recommended again in NYC, LA and other cities as COVID cases climb
Around 14% of Americans now live in counties at "high" COVID-19 Community Levels, up from 5% last week.
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Senate report spotlights early COVID response missteps
The 242-page document is the latest to retrace early U.S. shortcomings to address the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.
Health agencies renaming monkeypox to help fight stigma
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
Companies rush to market at-home STD tests. But are they reliable?
Online shoppers can already choose from more than a dozen self-testing kits, typically ranging in price from $69 to $500.
Alcohol death toll is growing, U.S. government reports say
The rate of such deaths had been increasing in the two decades before the pandemic, by 7% or less each year.
Searching for answers to long COVID
The CDC says 1 in 7 adults report symptoms of long COVID after an infection, and there are still many questions about what causes it and how to treat it. CBS News spoke with Tabitha Turchio, who has struggled with the condition for 22 months. Then Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News, joins Elaine Quijano and Errol Barnett with the latest on what doctors are learning and efforts to understand who's most at risk.
CDC ending daily reporting of COVID case and death data
The shift comes as federal health officials are bracing for a renewed wave of COVID-19 infections this fall and winter.
CDC drops COVID-19 travel notices for individual countries
Agency will only post a travel notice if a new coronavirus variant alters its health recommendations for any countries.
Doctors encourage COVID & flu vaccines
The CDC is encouraging Americans to get vaccinated against the flu and receive the updated COVID-19 booster shot. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong joins CBS News to discuss the fall vaccine rollout.
Uganda is racing to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak
Officials say the current outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus may be to blame for at least 23 deaths, and one expert tells CBS News he sees it "getting worse before it gets better."
U.S. ramps up search for undetected polio, as vaccinations stall in New York
The CDC is working with health departments around the country to search for signs of poliovirus in wastewater.
3 new COVID-19 variants spreading in U.S.
Some experts are predicting another surge in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. this fall as new variants are spreading nationwide. Dr. Stanley Perlman, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Iowa, joined CBS News' Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the latest variants.
Sexually transmitted infections spike as syphilis cases hit 30-year high
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
Should you get one of the new COVID boosters that targets Omicron?
The new shots are rolling out to pharmacies and other vaccination sites around the country.
U.S. monkeypox cases pass 14,000-mark as Biden promises more vaccine doses
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
CDC reorganizing after pandemic missteps
The CDC will be making some changes after criticism over the agency's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health threats. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook sat down for an exclusive interview with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, and he joins CBS News' Lana Zak with more.
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school
The changes could include deemphasizing the "test to stay" strategy, in which students exposed to COVID-19 take regular tests to stay in the classroom.
USDA cracking down on salmonella in chicken products
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
First polio case since 2013 in U.S. reported in New York state
New York state health officials are reporting the first U.S. case of polio in nearly a decade.
Doctor urges caution with new COVID variant
The latest Omicron variant BA.5 now accounts for 65% of all new COVID cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Jay Varma, director of the Cornell Center for Pandemic Prevention and Response, joins CBS News' Ben Tracy to discuss the recent surge in infections.
Swimmer infected with brain-eating amoeba after trip to Iowa lake
The beach at Lake of Three Fires State Park has been shut down after the person was diagnosed with the rare and usually fatal infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba.
Ice cream sold in Florida linked to listeria outbreak, CDC says
Anyone who has products from Big Olaf Creamery, which is based in Sarasota, should throw them away, the CDC said.
Schiff says Biden should drop out, citing "serious concerns" about viability
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
RNC Day 3: What to expect from the convention after the GOP's show of unity
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
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Live Updates: Details emerge in Trump rally shooting investigation
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Tree may have blocked snipers' view of Trump rally gunman, maps show
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
Summer heat is causing soda cans to burst on Southwest Airlines flights
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis "felt powerless" after being handcuffed on flight
Terrell Davis and his wife, Tamiko, discussed the moment the former Denver Broncos star was handcuffed in front of his children and other passengers on a United Airlines flight.
Navy exonerates Black sailors unjustly punished in WWII Port Chicago explosion
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the 50 sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair."
Stegosaurus sells for record $45 million at Sotheby's auction
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
See the full 2024 Emmy nominations list
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
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Trader Joe's viral insulated mini totes are back in stock today
The popular cooler bags are back in stock at Trader Joe's stores today. Some locations are setting purchasing limits.
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Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Hot dogs shipped to hotels, restaurants in two states are recalled
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Summer heat is causing soda cans to burst on Southwest Airlines flights
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
Tree may have blocked snipers' view of Trump rally gunman, maps show
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
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Trader Joe's viral insulated mini totes are back in stock today
The popular cooler bags are back in stock at Trader Joe's stores today. Some locations are setting purchasing limits.
Hot dogs shipped to hotels, restaurants in two states are recalled
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Tornado damage could affect baby formula supplies, Reckitt says
Baby formula maker Reckitt said tornado damage to an Indiana warehouse could affect supplies of its nutrition products.
Stegosaurus sells for record $45 million at Sotheby's auction
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
JD Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy" again tops bestseller, streaming charts
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
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Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Biden says he'd reconsider running if "some medical condition" emerged
In an interview with BET News, Biden said he'd reevaluate his decision to run "if doctors came to me and said you got this problem."
House Republicans ramp up investigations into Trump assassination attempt
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed increased alarm about how the gunman was able to get within a few hundred feet of the former president.
Schiff says Biden should drop out, citing "serious concerns" about viability
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
Wisconsin voters say apprehension, worry dominate 2024 presidential election
Over bratwurst, a couple of beers and a whole lot of Wisconsin cheese, "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil set out to answer a few bedrock questions about the 2024 presidential election.
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Hot dogs shipped to hotels, restaurants in two states are recalled
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
FDA warns Diamond Shruumz still on shelves despite recall, hospitalizations
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Wrist weights are a trendy hack for toned arms, but are they safe?
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Almost half of Americans say they struggle to pay for medical care
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Her hearing implant was preapproved, but she got $139,000 in bills
Caitlyn Mai underwent cochlear implant surgery with her insurer's approval, expecting it would be covered in full. Then she started getting the bills.
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Remains of medieval palace where popes lived possibly found in Rome
The remains of a medieval palace that may have housed the early peoples between the 9th and 13 centuries was uncovered in Rome.
Jack Black cancels Tenacious D tour over Kyle Gass' Trump comment
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
Canadians worry a U.S. company may be emitting toxic gas into their air
Residents of a Toronto suburb tell CBS News they're worried a U.S. company may be emitting a cancer-causing gas in their community.
King Charles delivers speech to open new, left-leaning U.K. Parliament
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
4 tons of cocaine found hidden in sugar in historic drug bust
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
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Here are the full 2024 Emmy nominations, topped by "Shogun," "The Bear"
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Rust" armorer wants conviction tossed in wake of dropping of Baldwin charges
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
Ingrid Andress going to rehab after widely criticized National Anthem
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
New "Big Brother" season to premiere
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
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Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple releases iOS 18 preview. Here's what's new.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
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.
AT&T says customer data exposed in big data breach
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
What we know about latest AT&T data breach
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
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Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
5 human cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry workers, health officials report
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
Watch: Satellite video tracks Beryl's deadly 2-week journey
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
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Believed poisoning of Thailand hotel guests
The six people who were found dead this week in a Thailand hotel room are believed to have been poisoned, officials say. Investigators say they found cyanide in the cups of the victims, who have been identified as two Vietnamese-Americans and four Vietnamese nationals. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Fentanyl, heroin and cocaine found in car muffler at U.S.-Mexico border
Nearly 17 pounds total of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine were found in the car. More than 1,610 pounds of illegal drugs were seized in the region last week, according to Customs and Border Protection.
DNA breakthrough solves 1963 cold case murder at gas station
A young gas station operator in Wisconsin was stabbed to death on June 12. Authorities have never named a suspect in the murder until now.
4 tons of cocaine found hidden in sugar in historic drug bust
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
"Rust" armorer wants conviction tossed in wake of dropping of Baldwin charges
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
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NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
NASA celebrates Webb telescope anniversary
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
FAA investigating SpaceX rocket failure
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets grounded following launch failure
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
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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.
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
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Trump does walkthrough on RNC stage
Former President Donald Trump took to the stage at the Republican National Convention Wednesday afternoon for a walkthrough before his address on Thursday, which will be Trump's first public speech since the assassination attempt against him last weekend. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Wisconsin GOP chairman talks RNC platforms
Wisconsin's Republican Party chairman, Brian Schimming, joined attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman to discuss the GOP's policy platforms, Wisconsin's position as a battleground state, and the fake electors scheme from 2020.
COVID cases seeing summer spike across U.S.
The wastewater viral activity level for COVID-19 is high and very high in 26 states right now, according to the CDC, with more than 70% of illnesses stemming from a highly contagious COVID strain known as the FLiRT variant. Andrew Pekosz is the professor and vice chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He joined CBS News to talk about the spike in cases.
Schiff calls for Biden to drop out of race
Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat who is running for the U.S. Senate, is calling on President Biden to end his reelection effort, citing "serious concerns" about Biden's ability to beat Donald Trump. Schiff, who served as lead prosecutor in the first impeachment trial against Trump, is the highest-profile Democrat to publicly tell Biden to drop out of the race. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Believed poisoning of Thailand hotel guests
The six people who were found dead this week in a Thailand hotel room are believed to have been poisoned, officials say. Investigators say they found cyanide in the cups of the victims, who have been identified as two Vietnamese-Americans and four Vietnamese nationals. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.