Gottlieb says U.S. "locking in" gains against COVID-19 as vaccinations continue
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says the nationwide effort to vaccinate Americans has been a "monumental achievement."
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FDA to ban menthol cigarettes, some cigars
The Food and Drug Administration said it will ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, but it was unclear when the ban will go into effect. The federal agency was ordered by a court to respond to a 2013 petition advocating for the ban. Tanya Rivero has more.
Biden intends to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
The administration announced the ban Thursday, but it won't take effect immediately.
FDA lifts pause on J&J vaccine amid growing hesitancy
The FDA has lifted the temporary pause of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine and states will now distribute the doses. The short pause has made many Americans much more hesitant to get the vaccine. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus has the latest.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 25, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Johnson and Johnson vaccine back in production
Johnson and Johnson has resumed production of its coronavirus vaccine after the CDC and FDA lifted a pause to review safety issues. The vaccines will now come with a warning about the potential risk of rare, but dangerous blood clots. Danya Bacchus reports.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine to resume distribution
The CDC is lifting its pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines after a nearly 10-day pause due to concerns about blood clots. New vaccines will come with an FDA warning. Johns Hopkins International Vaccine Access Center executive director Dr. Bill Moss joins CBSN to discuss the vaccine.
U.S. lifts pause on J&J vaccine
Federal health officials have given the green light to resume use of Johnson and Johnson's coronavirus vaccine. A CDC panel recommended Friday to resume using the vaccine, more than a week after it was put on pause over reports of blood clots. As Nikki Battiste reports, the vaccine will now come with a warning for some women. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the Universy of Michigan's Medical School, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the decision.
What the new J&J vaccine warning means for women
Dr. Jon LaPook explains why the new warning with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is primarily for women under the age of 50.
CDC panel recommends resuming J&J vaccine
A CDC panel recommended Friday to end the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. But the shot will come with a warning about the potential risk of rare, but dangerous, blood clots. Nikki Battiste has the details.
CDC and FDA leaning toward resuming J&J vaccine, sources say
A decision is expected Friday, more than a week after the vaccine's distribution was paused following reports of rare but dangerous blood clots in eight people under the age of 50.
U.S. COVID vaccination pace slows
A slowing pace of coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S. is fueling concerns that vaccine supply will soon exceed demand. As Janet Shamlian reports, efforts are lagging in the South and Midwest. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Decision expected on J&J vaccine
The CDC and FDA are leaning toward resuming the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after it was halted following reports of blood clots, sources told CBS News. Janet Shamlian has more.
FDA cites "brown residue" and more at plant making J&J vaccine
Security footage showed peeling paint and workers carrying open bags of medical waste.
FDA orders J&J plant to stop vaccine production
The Food and Drug Administration has ordered one manufacturing plant to stop its production of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after contamination was found. Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci says he expects access to Johnson and Johnson doses to resume later this week. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with an update.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J pause with restrictions, warnings
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says the pause on the single-dose vaccine could be lifted with additional restrictions on who should receive it, and warnings about potential side effects.
CDC extends Johnson & Johnson vaccine review
An emergency meeting of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee was held to discuss the extremely rare blood clots possibly associated with the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The meeting ended without a decision on when the shots can be given again. CBS News' Laura Podesta joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Johnson and Johnson vaccine on hold
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are preparing to hold an emergency meeting Tuesday to discuss the pause on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, due to six cases of rare but severe blood clots. All 50 states have temporarily stopped use of these shots. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine paused nationwide
More than 7.2 million Americans have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and at least six of them developed serious blood clots. The CDC and FDA say the condition appears to be "extremely rare," but asked for the vaccine pause "out of an abundance of caution." Nancy Cordes reports.
U.S. recommends "pause" for Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The cases being investigated occurred in women between the ages of 18 and 48.
States halting use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
All 50 states are halting use of Johnson and Johnson's coronavirus vaccine after at least six women developed blood clots. As CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports, the FDA and the CDC recommended a temporary pause to investigate these cases out of an "abundance of caution." Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
FDA to propose limits on arsenic and lead in baby food
The Food and Drug Administration plans to propose limits on arsenic, lead and mercury in baby food, with the agency taking action two months after a congressional report found products from several of the country's largest manufacturers "tainted" with toxic heavy metals.
U.S. pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine use
As CBS News' Debora Alfarone reports, federal health officials are advising a temporary stop to administering Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine after reports of some adverse reactions. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the vaccine situation.
FDA to propose limits on arsenic and lead in baby food
Agency's plan comes two months after congressional report found toxic heavy metals in products for infants.
Trump says he won't debate Harris again
Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris again, saying, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!"
Judge drops 2 counts against Trump in Georgia election probe
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dropped 2 counts in former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case.
Uvalde school shooting report reveals border officers couldn't access key tools
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
Most school shootings happen outside school walls
CBS News analysis of data on every U.S. school shooting since 1966 found many safety steps taken by school administrators don't address a significant threat to students and teachers.
North Dakota state judge strikes down abortion ban
A state judge has struck down North Dakota's abortion ban, saying that the state constitution creates a fundamental right to access abortions.
Francine lashes Louisiana, leaves hundreds of thousands without power
The National Hurricane Center said Francine, a hurricane when it hit land, was weakening rapidly but was still a heavy rainmaker across several Gulf Coast states.
Germany responds to Donald Trump's debate comments
Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.
3 major wildfires scorch Southern California, forcing thousands to flee
Wildfires in California have already burned nearly three times as much acreage than during all of 2023.
Cardi B welcomes 3rd baby with Offset, weeks after filing for divorce
The rap superstar posted several photos of herself in the hospital cradling her new baby daughter Thursday on Instagram.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Sept. 15)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Germany responds to Donald Trump's debate comments
Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.
Uvalde school shooting report reveals border officers couldn't access key tools
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
Cardi B welcomes 3rd baby with Offset, weeks after filing for divorce
The rap superstar posted several photos of herself in the hospital cradling her new baby daughter Thursday on Instagram.
Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
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Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
Navient banned from federal student loan servicing
Company to pay $120 million in fines and compensation to borrowers harmed by its practices.
Consumer Reports: High lead levels found in these 12 cinnamon and spice brands
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Man sues realtor he claims withheld Bezos' identity in $79M home sale
Businessman Leo Kryss alleges he wouldn't have shaved $6 million from his mansion's sale price if he had known Bezos was buyer.
Boeing assembly workers vote on whether to strike or approve contract offer
A walkout by 33,000 aircraft assembly workers would shut down production of the aerospace company's best-selling planes.
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Uvalde school shooting report reveals border officers couldn't access key tools
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
Judge drops 2 counts against Trump in Georgia election probe
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dropped 2 counts in former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case.
Trump says he won't debate Harris again
Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris again, saying, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!"
Map for 2024 presidential election shows which states have early and mail voting
Weeks before the 2024 election, early voting by mail or in person will be available in most states — here's a map with more information about early voting options.
Senate to vote again on IVF protections after Trump debate comments
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that the Senate will vote next week on legislation to protect access to IVF that Republicans blocked just months ago.
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Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
Consumer Reports: High lead levels found in these 12 cinnamon and spice brands
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black moms, study says
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers.
Biden administration still prioritizing menthol cigarette ban, official says
FDA's top tobacco official says the agency has "not abandoned" the proposed ban.
Tube-tying rose after Roe v. Wade was overturned, study shows
More women chose to have their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, according to a new study.
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Germany responds to Donald Trump's debate comments
Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.
Ancient jar smashed by "curious" 4-year-old is back on display
An Israeli museum has put a rare Bronze-Era jar that a 4-year-old accidentally smashed back on display.
7 family members killed as they watched TV at home
Gunmen made one member of the family, who was outside the house, knock on the door and then opened fire once it was opened, police said.
Germany bans Islamic center over alleged militant ties
Germany's Brandenburg state has banned a relatively small Islamic center operating in the town of Fürstenwalde, east of Berlin, over alleged terror ties.
Typhoon Yagi blamed for over 200 deaths, with Vietnam bearing the brunt
At least 197 people have been killed by Typhoon Yagi's inundations in Vietnam alone, as a vast swath of Southeast Asia reels from flooding and landslides.
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Cardi B welcomes 3rd baby with Offset, weeks after filing for divorce
The rap superstar posted several photos of herself in the hospital cradling her new baby daughter Thursday on Instagram.
Sylvester Stallone on role in "Tulsa King"
Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone talks about his latest role as a New York gangster in the Paramount+ hit series "Tulsa King." Stallone reveals why this character was the missing piece in his career and what it's like to share the screen with his daughter.
LL COOL J on surprising VMAs audience with Public Enemy appearance
LL COOL J lit up the VMAs stage, bringing out Chuck D and Flavor Flav for a powerful performance that celebrated hip hop's legacy and debuted new music from "The FORCE."
LL COOL J on rocking the VMAs
LL COOL J joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about how he felt taking the stage at the VMAs to deliver a performance of his classics and debut "Passion" from his new album "The Force."
Taylor Swift wins big at VMAs
MTV celebrated 40 years of the Video Music Awards Thursday night and it was a big night for Taylor Swift. The pop star won Video of the Year for "Fortnight" and also gave a rare public mention of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Sabrina Carpenter won song of the year for "Espresso."
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Microsoft says service issues "fully resolved" after outage shuts down systems
More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.
Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
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.
Microsoft holding cybersecurity summit
Microsoft is holding a cybersecurity summit Tuesday in the wake of the CrowdStrike software update that caused a global outage in July. Microsoft reportedly plans to address ways the tech industry can improve its security. CBS News cybersecurity contributor Andrew Boyd has more.
Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules
Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.
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Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
State of emergency over California Line Fire
Firefighters are battling triple-digit temperatures as they fight Southern California's Line Fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency with thousands evacuating ahead of the blaze. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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Bryan Kohberger's trial for Idaho student murders moved to Boise
The Idaho Supreme Court's order stated that all proceedings in the case be moved from Latah County, where the University of Idaho is located, to Ada County.
Most school shootings happen outside school walls
CBS News analysis of data on every U.S. school shooting since 1966 found many safety steps taken by school administrators don't address a significant threat to students and teachers.
Accused Georgia shooter rode to school with gun in bag, investigators say
Investigators confirmed that Colt Gray snuck a semi automatic assault rifle into Apalachee High School the day of the Georgia shooting.
7 family members killed as they watched TV at home
Gunmen made one member of the family, who was outside the house, knock on the door and then opened fire once it was opened, police said.
Germany bans Islamic center over alleged militant ties
Germany's Brandenburg state has banned a relatively small Islamic center operating in the town of Fürstenwalde, east of Berlin, over alleged terror ties.
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What's next after SpaceX Polaris spacewalk?
The four members of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew made history Thursday as they completed the first privately financed spacewalk in history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew completes spacewalk
The first private commercial spacewalk in history was completed Thursday morning by the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew. The four-person mission was led by billionaire tech CEO Jared Isaacman and lasted about two hours. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn's first private spacewalk
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew executed the first ever private spacewalk Thursday morning. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX crew performs historic spacewalk
A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts performed the first-ever commercial spacewalk Thursday morning. It is the first time a company, not a government space program, has performed a spacewalk.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
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What Garland revealed about threats to DOJ
The Department of Justice has come under fire in recent years for its handling of various investigations, including into both former President Donald Trump and President Biden. On Thursday, Attorney General Merrick Garland condemned threats against the DOJ, saying that officials will not be intimidated. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Impact of Taylor Swift's Harris endorsement
How much of an asset was Taylor Swift's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris? So far, more than 405,000 people have clicked on the voter registration link Swift shared in her post backing the Harris-Walz ticket. Tom Bonier, senior adviser at data firm TargetSmart, joins "America Decides" to analyze the numbers.
FBI raids homes of Adams aides: What we know
New York City Hall is in turmoil due to federal investigations involving multiple members of Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle. NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigned Thursday, less than a week after U.S. attorneys seized cellphones from him and his twin brother. Sally Goldenberg, senior New York editor at Politico, joins "America Decides" to unpack the federal raids at the homes of several Adams administration officials.
New Mexico governor on Trump health care plan
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made health care central to her address at the Democratic National Convention in August. During Tuesday's debate, former President Donald Trump reopened the discussion about repealing the Affordable Care Act saying he has "concepts of a plan." Lujan Grisham joins "America Decides" with her reaction.
Georgia judge drops 2 counts against Trump
On Thursday, a judge dismissed two criminal counts against former President Donald Trump in the Georgia 2020 election case. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump returned to the campaign trail for the first time since Tuesday's debate. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Nancy Cordes and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.