CDC: Brain-eating amoeba found at whitewater center after teen's death
Systems at U.S. National Whitewater Center inadequate to kill a rare, brain-attacking organism blamed for killing Ohio teenager, CDC says
Systems at U.S. National Whitewater Center inadequate to kill a rare, brain-attacking organism blamed for killing Ohio teenager, CDC says
FluMist was supposed to be better for kids, but the last few flu seasons proved this painless option was just the opposite
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than one in three American adults don't get enough sleep. For some 83 million of us, it's usually less than seven hours a day. CNET senior editor Scott Stein joins "CBS This Morning" to share smart gadgets aimed at helping improve our rest.
The amounts Congress is debating about spending on prevention pale against the virus' potential long-term health care costs
Newly released documents read "like a screenplay for a disaster movie," detailing the malfunction of a decontamination chamber at biosafety lab
The first-known baby born in the mainland U.S. with Zika birth defects faces a "very poor" prognosis. An ultrasound revealed microcephaly, meaning a smaller head and underdeveloped brain. The mother contracted the Zika virus in Honduras. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Tom Frieden joins "CBS This Morning" from Atlanta to discuss the challenges the baby will face and why the Zika virus is unprecendented.
One of the few economic bright spots for the financially struggling island is also now on the ropes as tourists shy away
Defense Department researchers announced the arrival of a "nightmare" bacteria in the U.S. They say the superbug is resistant to one of our strongest antibiotics. The head of the CDC says, "It is the end of the road for antibiotics unless we act urgently." Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the threat.
While some statistics show a decline in worker injuries, it may not necessarily mean those jobs are getting safer
Some 50 years ago, roughly 42 percent of U.S. adults smoked, but picture is radically different today
The CDC says 279 pregnant women in the United States and its territories have tested positive for Zika virus, prompting new calls for emergency federal funding to combat the disease. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
The flight data recorders from Egypt Air Flight 804 have been located and an effort is underway to recover them, sources tell CBS News; Army Capt. Stu Herrington kept reassuring South Vietnamese seeking to flee Saigon that as long as he was there, there would be nothing to worry about.
The number of pregnant women with Zika in America has swelled past 150. The increase has a lot to do with how the CDC is now counting the number of infected. Dr. Jon LaPook explains why health officials are adding women without symptoms to their final count.
The White House was briefly locked down after a shooting occurred nearby; For the last 15 years, Fred Vautour has worked the grounds of Boston College as a janitor.
As Americans gear up for summer, the CDC warns swimming pools may harbor serious health hazards
Florida has more Zika cases than any other state in the U.S. The state needs money for mosquito inspectors. Florida does not have enough of them to monitor neighborhoods, so the state is paying to train private pest controllers in emergency Zika detection. David Begnaud has more.
Florida has more Zika cases than any other state in the U.S.; Cyndy Burns hadn't seen her biological mother since she was 10 months old
The Obama administration submitted a $1.9 billion request to Congress in February
According to report, in recent years, handful of CDC facilities secretly had permits suspended for serious safety violations
There are new fears about the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The mosquito that carries Zika is usually contained to a handful of states, mostly in the South. But scientists now say another breed of the insect could carry the virus to most of the country. Dr. LaPook explains.
With city schools expected to run out of cash on July 1st and the state legislature waffling on a bailout package, Detroit's teachers walked off the job Monday; Two activists raided circuses for two years, finding and rescuing 33 abused lions.
Stomach bug outbreak aboard the Disney Wonder cruise ship impacted both passengers and crew members, CDC says
Houston and surrounding communities are already spending $4 million a year on mosquito control. Public health officials say it will take another $2 million to mount an effective defense against Zika. Dr. Jon LaPook explains what exactly that money will buy.
Protesters near San Francisco forced Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump to ditch his motorcade and take a long, winding trek on foot to his campaign event; a North Carolina judge felt he had to hold a man accountable for lying about a urine test, although there were special circumstances for this probation offender
The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has more than 680 cases of Zika virus, government officials said today
Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem but there were no reports of Israeli deaths. A U.S. official called the attack "ineffective."
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Police said two suspects were killed after opening fire on a boulevard in the Jaffa neighborhood in southern Tel Aviv.
President Joe Biden said Monday there were reports that 600 people were unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene.
Thousands of dockworkers walked off the job at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts seeking higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
Claudia Sheinbaum's presidential victory came 70 years after women won the right to vote in Mexico.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson, the two remaining original members, revisited their 1994 debut album as part of their "Voyage to the Blue Planet" tour.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
The company's nonprofit arm is partnering with local organizations to place displaced residents in free housing on a short-term basis.
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation throughout the Southeast after making landfall in Florida.
President Joe Biden said Monday there were reports that 600 people were unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene.
CVS said it is cutting 2,900 workers, or about 1% of its workforce, as part of an effort to reduce costs by $2 billion.
The company's nonprofit arm is partnering with local organizations to place displaced residents in free housing on a short-term basis.
CVS said it is cutting 2,900 workers, or about 1% of its workforce, as part of an effort to reduce costs by $2 billion.
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
Verizon has a recommendation for people still having trouble getting service on their mobile phones after a massive outage.
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
CBS News visited Plains, Georgia, for an inside look at the political outsider's security detail on his 100th birthday.
CBS News' Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan are moderating Tuesday's vice presidential debate in New York.
Recent polls show Kamala Harris' advantage over Donald Trump among Latinos is smaller than Joe Biden's was in 2020.
1 Observatory Circle in northwest D.C. has been home for vice presidents from Walter Mondale to Kamala Harris.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance are poised to go head-to-head tonight at their first and only debate, hosted by CBS News.
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that goes further to cut costs than other state laws. Now, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for support from people with diabetes.
The vast majority of hospice patients choose to receive care at home, like 98-year-old Joan Prum of Connecticut — and former President Jimmy Carter.
Hurricane Helene's massive rains and flooding is a major health and safety risk for residents exposed to potential waterborne illnesses and other dangers.
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
Claudia Sheinbaum's presidential victory came 70 years after women won the right to vote in Mexico.
Police said two suspects were killed after opening fire on a boulevard in the Jaffa neighborhood in southern Tel Aviv.
Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem but there were no reports of Israeli deaths. A U.S. official called the attack "ineffective."
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
A U.S. official says Iran could be about to fire missiles at Israel, as Israel announces "limited, localized" operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson, the two remaining original members, revisited their 1994 debut album as part of their "Voyage to the Blue Planet" tour.
The Emmy-winning comedian and former "SNL" star joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her first book, "The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science," a young readers' adventure about three sisters and a mad scientist.
Nearly 25 years after "The Tipping Point" became a cultural phenomenon, Malcolm Gladwell returns with his latest work, "Revenge of the Tipping Point."
Weezer's debut album, known for hits like "The Sweater Song" and "Buddy Holly," is now 30 years old. The band reflects on their breakthrough success and how the album continues to resonate with fans decades later.
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
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.
Aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how planes remain in the air, despite some scientific uncertainty. She also reveals details about her space-bound adventure and her "Stay Curious" book series.
With the rapid spread of AI-generated deepfakes, experts are sounding the alarm about their influence on society and elections. Laurie Segall, founder of Mostly Human Media, shares tips on how to spot what's real and what's not.
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Arthur "Jack" Schubarth allegedly used tissue and testicles from large sheep hunted in Central Asia and the U.S. to create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting.
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.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
The city on the border with Arizona has suffered years of violence between drug cartels fighting for control of the border crossing.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The U.S. helped intercept missiles launched toward Israel by Iran, a defense official tells CBS News. Charlie D'Agata has more on U.S. involvement in the Middle East.
Iran confirmed it launched an attack toward Israel Tuesday as Israel's operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon escalate. Retired Lieutenant Gen. H.R. McMaster, a former national security adviser, joins CBS News with his take on how the U.S. should respond to Iran's latest escalation in the region.
Iran has confirmed through its United Nations mission that it launched a missile attack against Israel. The Israel Defense Forces and the U.S. say they intercepted some of the missiles, but Iranian media is touting the attack as a success, CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.
Iran's mission to the United Nations issued a statement confirming the missile attack launched toward Israel, calling it a "legal, rational, and legitimate response to the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime." CBS News' Robert Berger, Chris Livesay and Olivia Gazis have more.
The Israel Defense Forces is warning Israelis to shelter in place as news of missiles apparently launched from Iran emerges. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more from the White House where President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been monitoring tensions in the region. Also, CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more from Jerusalem.