Walgreens tops list for illegal cigarette sales to minors
FDA says the drugstore chain has racked up nearly 1,800 violations for selling tobacco products to children
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Deadly vape pen explosions raise concerns
Malfunctioning e-cigarettes have been blamed for multiple injuries and even deaths. Chris D'ella joined CBSN to talk about the dangers of vape pens. His son died after a pen exploded in May 2018.
Vaping among teens, kids "threatens five decades" of gains, experts say
American Academy of Pediatrics says 20% of high school students, 5% of middle school students use e-cigarettes, call for more federal regulation
Impact of nicotine in e-cigarettes for teens
The American Academy of Pediatrics called for new federal regulations in an effort to discourage children and teenagers from using e-cigarettes. They propose setting a minimum age of 21 to buy the products, as well as banning online sales and youth-targeted marketing. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the risks of e-cigarettes.
Vaping has created teen nicotine addicts with few treatment options
The options for treating nicotine addiction in children is limited at a time when teen vaping is exploding in popularity.
Marlboro maker Altria buys one third of Juul
The company behind Marlboro cigarettes makes investment that values all of vape company Juul Brands at $38 billion
Surgeon General on teen vaping "epidemic"
Regular use of e-cigarettes by high school students spiked 75 percent last year, and the U.S. Surgeon General is urging stronger action to reverse the trend. CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports.
Vaping booming in U.S. high schools, survey finds
Doubled use of e-cigarettes this year was biggest one-year rise in survey's 44-year history, far beyond a mid-1970s surge in pot smoking
Big Tobacco not sweating proposed curb on flavored cigarettes
Industry analysts say it could take years for the feds to stamp out menthol smokes, and cigarette companies will fight
FDA seeks menthol cigarette ban
The Food and Drug Administration said it will seek a nationwide ban on menthol cigarettes. It also plans to put new restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes, e-cig restrictions
The agency announced it will still allow sales of flavored e-cigarettes in retail stores, but only in closed-off areas that are inaccessible to minors
Juul to halt store sales of flavored pods
E-cigarette maker Juul is taking some of its flavored pods out of retail stores as criticism mounts over teen vaping. The FDA is also expected impose new regulations. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner discusses what's next for the e-cigarette giant.
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Juul stops flavored e-cig sales in stores
Juul, the dominant maker of e-cigarettes, is pulling some of its most popular products from stores. It may have been done as a preemptive strike before the federal government could act. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner meets Meredith Berkman with the group "Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes."
Juul to stop selling flavor pods in stores
The popular e-cig maker Juul has announced plans to stop selling its flavored nicotine pods in retail stores to help keep them out of the hands of teens. The decision comes as the FDA threatened a legal crackdown. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner joins CBSN with details.
Juul to halt sales of flavored e-cigs in retail stores
Company is also shutting down some of its social media accounts, which are popular with young people
FDA plans crackdown on flavored e-cigarettes sales
FDA plans to ban sales of most flavored e-cigarettes in two places: convenience stores and gas stations
Cigarette smoking among U.S. adults hits all-time low
Despite the progress, health officials say too many Americans are still using tobacco products
Juul's social media draws alarming number of teens
A new study finds adolescents are being exposed to the e-cigarette device through social media
Social media promotes e-cigarettes to kids
Social media is helping promote e-cigarettes to children and teens. New research finds 25% of Juul's Twitter followers are underage. Robert Gray reports.
Clearing the air: Controversy and cautious hope over vaping
Will e-cigarettes make traditional cigarettes obsolete? And as more smokers switch to vaping, will young people who'd never smoked before become addicted to nicotine?
Clearing the air on e-cigarettes
Will e-cigarettes make the traditional cigarette obsolete? Vaping is catching on among smokers switching from cigarettes, but it is also attracting a new demographic: young people who'd never smoked before. Tony Dokoupil reports on the possible benefits and unknown effects of transitioning tobacco products to a smoke-free market, and talks with health officials; representatives of tobacco companies and e-cig firms like Juul and Mountain Oaks Vapors; and a San Francisco official who led a fight against flavored smoking products that are believed to attract young people to nicotine use.
2 million U.S. teens are vaping marijuana, report finds
Nearly 9 percent of students surveyed in 2016 said they used an e-cigarette device with marijuana, according to a new report
FDA calls e-cigarettes a teen "epidemic"
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb ordered the makers of e-cigarettes to come up with a plan to reduce teen vaping, or face the possibility of having flavored products pulled off the market.
FDA calls teen vaping "epidemic," threatens to pull products off the market
The FDA is calling on the industry to address the problem or risk having their flavored products pulled off the market
U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from global Trump tariffs
The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.
Iran, U.S. nuclear talks to continue next week, Iranian state TV reports
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on X that the "indirect talks" had begun.
Ecuador imposes state of emergency before razor-close election
Ecuador declared a state of emergency Saturday in seven of its 24 provinces, including the capital Quito, saying it was needed to fight a dramatic rise in drug-linked violence.
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
Police identify victims, including teen, in Boca Raton plane crash
Police identified the three people killed in a small plane crash in Boca Raton. One other person was injured.
Sandstorms, high winds prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights
Homes were damaged, cars were crushed and trees fell after windy weather and sandstorms in Beijing on Saturday, prompting flight cancellations.
Trump administration vows release of RFK assassination files within days
The Trump administration could release files on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy — the U.S. health secretary's father — within days, after decades of public fascination about the killing.
Temple students surprised after human remains, bone fragments discovered on campus
Students were shocked after human remains and bone fragments were discovered at a construction site on campus on Friday.
Pastor abducted at gunpoint while delivering sermon
Pastor Josh Sullivan was holding a prayer meeting with about 30 people, including his wife and six children, when the gunmen entered the church, his colleague said.
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Prize money at the Masters golf tournament goes up by $1 million
The winner of the Masters will receive $4.2 million and the signature green jacket.
U.S. intelligence report favors incumbent Ecuadorian president in election
Ahead of the Ecuadorian presidential elections Sunday, CBS News has learned a U.S. intel assessment favors the incumbent president, viewing him as better for U.S. interests.
Trump authorizes military to take control of public land along souther border
President Trump justified the use of the military by saying the United States is "under attack from a variety of threats."
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
South Carolina executes second man by firing squad in 5 weeks
Mikal Mahdi, 42, chose to die by three bullets to the heart instead of lethal injection or the electric chair.
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Prize money at the Masters golf tournament goes up by $1 million
The winner of the Masters will receive $4.2 million and the signature green jacket.
U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from global Trump tariffs
The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.
Los Angeles-area residents crowdsource wildfire contamination data
Some people whose homes survived the Eaton wildfire in January are struggling to convince their insurers to test their properties for safety.
U.S. consumer sentiment plunges in April as trade war fuels anxiety
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
Jamie Dimon says U.S. economy faces "considerable turbulence"
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that tariffs are likely to boost inflation, while urging the Trump administration to strike trade deals.
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Trump administration vows release of RFK assassination files within days
The Trump administration could release files on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy — the U.S. health secretary's father — within days, after decades of public fascination about the killing.
U.S. intelligence report favors incumbent Ecuadorian president in election
Ahead of the Ecuadorian presidential elections Sunday, CBS News has learned a U.S. intel assessment favors the incumbent president, viewing him as better for U.S. interests.
Trump authorizes military to take control of public land along souther border
President Trump justified the use of the military by saying the United States is "under attack from a variety of threats."
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
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After amputation, losing more of her leg was the only way to help her walk
Dr. Omri Ayalon helped Tracey White recover her ability to walk. Then he joined her for a milestone moment.
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
Woman believed to be the only person with unnamed genetic disorder
Enriquez lives with chronic kidney disease, neurofibromatosis, which causes tumors to form, scoliosis and Raynaud's phenomenon, causing temporary spasms of blood vessels. On top of all that, she has an unnamed genetic disorder,
Former top FDA official warns RFK Jr. against giving "false hope" on autism
"You can be incredibly supportive of people, but giving them false hope is wrong," said Dr. Peter Marks.
Weekly measles cases top 90 in U.S. for first time in years
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
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Ecuador imposes state of emergency before razor-close election
Ecuador declared a state of emergency Saturday in seven of its 24 provinces, including the capital Quito, saying it was needed to fight a dramatic rise in drug-linked violence.
Iran, U.S. nuclear talks to continue next week, Iranian state TV reports
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on X that the "indirect talks" had begun.
Sandstorms, high winds prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights
Homes were damaged, cars were crushed and trees fell after windy weather and sandstorms in Beijing on Saturday, prompting flight cancellations.
Penguin in cardboard box led to South Africa helicopter crash, report says
The pilot and three passengers aboard the helicopter, as well as the penguin, were uninjured, according to an incident report.
U.S. fugitive allegedly kills Mexican officer who led "Gringo Hunters" unit
Authorities said the police unit was trying to arrest a suspect in Tijuana when the man opened fire, hitting and killing 33-year-old Abigail Esparza Reyes.
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Tetris' global success
Tetris is one of the best-known video games of all time — but that wasn't always the case. Video game publisher Henk Rogers recounts the game's journey to success and his own personal experiences with it in his new book "The Perfect Game."
Author Jennifer Weiner talks new novel
Jennifer Weiner has penned 22 books, and her latest, "The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits," tells the story of a former pop duo trying to find their way back to each other. Weiner's novels are known for complex, strong, relatable protagonists, and her characters leap off the page. She sat down with Dana Jacobson to talk about her career and newest book.
Dawes performs "Still Strangers Sometimes"
Just six weeks after Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They returned to touring life this week, starting with their emotional return visit to Saturday Sessions. From "Oh Brother," here is Dawes with "Still Strangers Sometimes."
Dawes performs "Time Spent in Los Angeles"
Just six weeks after Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They returned to touring life this week, starting with their emotional return visit to Saturday Sessions. From their 2011 album "Nothing Is Wrong," here is Dawes with a new version of their song "Time Spent in Los Angeles."
Dawes performs "Front Row Seat"
Just six weeks after Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They returned to touring life this week, starting with their emotional return visit to Saturday Sessions. From "Oh Brother," here is Dawes with "Front Row Seat."
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iPhones likely to cost more amid tariffs
President Trump's tariffs on China could make Apple iPhones more expensive. China announced Friday it's raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125% after Mr. Trump increased reciprocal tariffs on some Chinese products to 145%. Yahoo Finance senior tech reporter Yasmin Khorram reports.
Apple airlifts iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, report says
Apple's move to avoid China tariffs had been in the works for months, according to report citing Indian government officials.
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.
Meta whistleblower: Facebook worked with Chinese government to censor posts
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
How AI is trained not to spread abuse
New documents obtained by Business Insider show how companies are testing artificial intelligence models to prevent the spread of extreme information about abusive topics. Effie Webb, a tech news fellow at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Maryland law school reflects on Freddie Gray's death, looks at what work still needs to be done
It's almost been ten years since Freddie Gray died, and an event in downtown Baltimore Friday aimed to not only remember him but also remember what needs to be done when it comes to ensuring fair policing.
Convicted killer mistakenly released from jail is caught 2 weeks later
Kathan Guzman was mistakenly released from a jail in Clayton County, Georgia, officials said. He was arrested in Florida.
Monica Sementilli found guilty of murder in plot to kill prominent LA hairdresser
The 10-man, two-woman jury began deliberations in Monica Sementilli's trial on Wednesday, and by Friday morning, the guilty verdict was announced.
Menendez brothers resentencing hearing
The Menendez brothers are awaiting a court hearing in California that could determine their chance at resentencing. This comes as the new Los Angeles county district attorney appears to signal he opposes a change in their conviction. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
U.S. fugitive allegedly kills Mexican officer who led "Gringo Hunters" unit
Authorities said the police unit was trying to arrest a suspect in Tijuana when the man opened fire, hitting and killing 33-year-old Abigail Esparza Reyes.
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Gayle King prepares for Blue Origin launch
Blue Origin's latest flight will become the first mission to have an all-female crew in space in just two days. Aboard the ship will be "CBS Mornings" host Gayle King. Co-host Vlad Duthiers opened up about how King is feeling ahead of the launch.
Gayle King prepares for Blue Origin space flight
CBS Mornings host Gayle King is preparing to blast off into space Monday on board a historic all-female Blue Origin space flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman reports.
Space tourism is establishing a new frontier in travel
Private companies have launched nearly 120 civilians to the edge of space.
Gayle King hopes to inspire others with historic flight to space
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke about the opportunity to travel to space, the support she's received and the message she hopes to send to others.
Meet the Blue Origin crew Gayle King is joining on trip to space
Here's a look at the women expected to join Blue Origin's upcoming mission, which has a target launch date of Monday, April 14, and what they have to say about the epic journey.
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Tetris' global success
Tetris is one of the best-known video games of all time — but that wasn't always the case. Video game publisher Henk Rogers recounts the game's journey to success and his own personal experiences with it in his new book "The Perfect Game."
Author Jennifer Weiner talks new novel
Jennifer Weiner has penned 22 books, and her latest, "The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits," tells the story of a former pop duo trying to find their way back to each other. Weiner's novels are known for complex, strong, relatable protagonists, and her characters leap off the page. She sat down with Dana Jacobson to talk about her career and newest book.
Dawes performs "Still Strangers Sometimes"
Just six weeks after Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They returned to touring life this week, starting with their emotional return visit to Saturday Sessions. From "Oh Brother," here is Dawes with "Still Strangers Sometimes."
Dawes performs "Time Spent in Los Angeles"
Just six weeks after Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They returned to touring life this week, starting with their emotional return visit to Saturday Sessions. From their 2011 album "Nothing Is Wrong," here is Dawes with a new version of their song "Time Spent in Los Angeles."
Dawes performs "Front Row Seat"
Just six weeks after Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They returned to touring life this week, starting with their emotional return visit to Saturday Sessions. From "Oh Brother," here is Dawes with "Front Row Seat."