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Dozens arrested in massive opioid bust
Medical professionals including doctors, nurses and pharmacists were arrested in seven states after prescribing 32 million pills
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Medical professionals including doctors, nurses and pharmacists were arrested in seven states after prescribing 32 million pills
1st death confirmed from easily-treated disease and officials say number of cases rising quickly, with hundreds of thousands at risk
President Donald Trump announced that he planned to eradicate HIV/AIDS during his State of the Union address Tuesday night
Their name is attached to the Guggenheim and the Met, among others, but what you don't often find it publicly tied to is the pharmaceutical company it built
In a lawsuit, the state targets eight members of the Sackler family, alleging they are "personally responsible" for deceptively selling OxyContin
In the midst of what's considered the nation's worst public health crisis so far in the 21st century, Hamilton County is dramatically reducing the number of deaths
The attorney behind a multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement in 1998 has turned his attention to the opioid epidemic. And he wants drug companies to pay. Bill Whitaker reports.
The attorney behind a multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement in 1998 has turned his attention to the opioid epidemic. And he wants drug companies to pay
Mike Moore explains how he got a $20 billion settlement to help pay for the Gulf oil spill. Now he wants to do the same with opioid manufacturers
The federal government has unveiled updated guidelines for physical activity. The recommendations aim to help fight the obesity epidemic that affects nearly 40 percent of American adults and adds nearly $117 billion to health care costs. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
Another investigation into the DEA's response to the opioid epidemic again finds investigators who hit a brick wall in Washington
The FDA is warning vaping by teenagers has reached epidemic levels. Now the government is planning to crack down on e-cigarettes. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports.
At least 20 people have died from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization is sending experimental vaccines to the country in hopes of preventing prevent another epidemic like the one in 2014 that killed thousands of people. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN from Johannesburg, South Africa to take us through the latest.
HIV rates are declining in the United States due to prevention efforts and awareness. But in the Deep South, the epidemic continues to ravage African-American communities. The stigma of HIV has many suffering in silence. CBS News correspondent Kenneth Craig reports.
Manufactures will have six to nine months to prepare more than 150 million doses to fight the flu
Steve Davis, President and CEO of PATH, debunks Hollywood's portrayal of pandemics and discusses modern solutions for containing real-life epidemics
A 6-year-old in West Virginia is among the latest victims of the deadly flu epidemic. More than 30 children have died from the flu this season, according to the CDC, compared to 17 deaths the same time last year. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss symptoms and offer advice on hygiene practices to prevent the flu from spreading.
The CDC says the flu is an epidemic, resulting in a spike in hospitalizations and several deaths. As CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports, it's even forcing some schools to close.
The rodents get a bad rap for spreading plague that killed millions of people in medieval Europe, but a new study suggests another explanation
About 912,305 pounds -- or 456 tons -- of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs were turned in
"I unfortunately think it's largely rhetoric and very shallow," former drug czar Michael Botticelli said of Trump's Thursday declaration
Walgreens said the move was "part of its comprehensive national plan to combat drug abuse" and help the communities it serves
President Trump declined Monday to express confidence in Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pennsylvania, as his nominee for drug czar. CBS News contributor and Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe joins "Red & Blue" along with Franco Ordoñez of McClatchy DC.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, says he's horrified that a bill everyone approved made the epidemic worse
Congress was quick to react to the "60 Minutes" and Washington Post report on how highly addictive opioids have become an epidemic the United States. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is reportedly planning to resign after he was found guilty on federal bribery charges.
The Democratic congressional leaders held a news conference on Capitol Hill where they announced their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
James Wilburn describes the heart-wrenching moments of watching the bodycam video of his daughter, Sonya Massey's, death when she was shot and killed by police after calling 911 for help.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
An Army Reserve investigation found "multiple communication failures" about warning signs before Army reservist Robert Card killed 18 people in Maine.
A couple was found dead in a raft that washed ashore in Canada. They were avid sailors who documented their voyages on YouTube.
The lawyer representing Denver Broncos Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says his office is filing suit against United Airlines after the former Broncos star was handcuffed by law enforcement agents aboard a plane.
The rankings, from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based on 33 health indicators, including different health behaviors and outcomes.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is reportedly planning to resign after he was found guilty on federal bribery charges.
Although the market remains tight, a rise in inventory could break up clouds for homebuyers, analysts say.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Almost half the Secret Service's personnel is tasked with protecting the president and other elected officials. Here's what to know.
George Clooney shocked many in the Democratic Party when he wrote an op-ed urging President Biden to exit the 2024 race.
Although the market remains tight, a rise in inventory could break up clouds for homebuyers, analysts say.
Almost half the Secret Service's personnel is tasked with protecting the president and other elected officials. Here's what to know.
Adidas has apologized to Bella Hadid after the company pulled an ad linked to the 1972 Munich Olympics, which featured the model.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
The results of one of the largest and most comprehensive experiments in basic income are now out.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is reportedly planning to resign after he was found guilty on federal bribery charges.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Almost half the Secret Service's personnel is tasked with protecting the president and other elected officials. Here's what to know.
George Clooney shocked many in the Democratic Party when he wrote an op-ed urging President Biden to exit the 2024 race.
The Democratic congressional leaders held a news conference on Capitol Hill where they announced their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats has killed two people and sickened 28 others across 12 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The rankings, from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based on 33 health indicators, including different health behaviors and outcomes.
These pigs breathe air and drink water that's better filtered against contaminants than what's required for people. Even their feed gets disinfected.
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Thirteen sharks tested for cocaine and benzoylecgonine were found to have the illicit drug in their muscles and livers.
Nearly 100 people, including many children, died when their overcrowded boat sank in stormy weather in 2023.
A couple was found dead in a raft that washed ashore in Canada. They were avid sailors who documented their voyages on YouTube.
Adidas has apologized to Bella Hadid after the company pulled an ad linked to the 1972 Munich Olympics, which featured the model.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Actor Matthew Macfadyen opened up about his new role in Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine" and the therapeutic experience of playing Tom Wambsgans in "Succession."
George Clooney shocked many in the Democratic Party when he wrote an op-ed urging President Biden to exit the 2024 race.
Anthony Mason interviews Emmy-winning actor Matthew Macfadyen about his role as Mr. Paradox in "Deadpool & Wolverine," which is scheduled to be released on Friday. Macfadyen also talks about ending his role as Tom Wambsgans on "Succession," and why he felt he was miscast as Mr. Darcy in "Pride & Prejudice."
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday in continued fallout from last week's global cyber outage. Delta Air Lines is the hardest hit, with roughly 23% of all its flights for the day canceled. Sam Sabin, cybersecurity reporter for Axios, joins CBS News to unpack the chaos.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
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.
Travelers at airports across the globe were still facing long lines and flight cancellations as airlines Saturday struggled to recover from the CrowdStrike software meltdown. Elise Preston reports.
Saturday marks 55 years since the crew of Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Buzz Aldrin, the only surviving member of that crew, remembered the historic moment by writing, "I am still inspired by what we all saw and did, the best of America and the best of humanity."
Thirteen sharks tested for cocaine and benzoylecgonine were found to have the illicit drug in their muscles and livers.
There is a lot we're still learning about the magnificent elephant, a creature that became a political animal after satirist Thomas Nast used it in cartoons in the 1870s. Correspondent Faith Salie visits the exhibition "The Secret World of Elephants," at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and checks out the pachyderms at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to uncover some of the elephant's secrets, from its means of communication, to its trunk, "the Swiss army knife of organs."
This summer millions of people have experienced the fact that climate change is making our days hotter, but new research shows it is also making them longer. CBS News' Lana Zak explains.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is reportedly planning to resign after he was found guilty on federal bribery charges.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is resigning from her post atop the agency charged with securing Donald Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an armed man targeted the former president. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report.
Authorities seized large quantities of chemicals used to manufacture illicit drugs, valued at more than $100 million, police said.
The four plaintiffs are merely the latest victims "in a long line of individuals who have suffered at Brown's hands," the lawsuit claims.
Bodycam video of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey was released Monday afternoon. The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
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.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign is shifting gears to focus on beating Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the campaign's approach to the shocking twist in the political contest.
Democratic congressional leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 presidential race. This comes after President Biden announced Sunday he was dropping out of the running and endorsed Harris' campaign.
Vice President Kamala Harris will make her first campaign stop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday where she hopes to court voters in the 2024 battleground state. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang previews Harris' remarks.
Delta is still navigating delays and flight cancellations after the global technology outage that struck Microsoft products linked to CrowdStrike systems. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
New evidence discovered after Murdaugh murders reignites a cold case. "48 Hours" obtains findings of independent forensic experts. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports Saturday, July 227at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.