Gottlieb says "aggressive surveillance" needed to track future virus spread
Gottlieb said the nation needs a "better toolbox" and "good medicine cabinet," along with surveillance, to better address future coronavirus outbreaks.
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Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, April 5, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Gottlieb says "very aggressive surveillance" needed to track coronavirus
The former FDA commissioner says "mitigation is clearly working" but surveillance measures will be needed to contain future outbreaks.
FDA authorizes first coronavirus blood test
The FDA has authorized the first blood test for the coronavirus, which could identify people who have been exposed to the virus but do not show any symptoms. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the benefits of the new test and how it would help slow the coronavirus' spread.
FDA eases blood donation rules for gay men amid crisis
The FDA said the changes are "expected to remain in place" after the coronavirus pandemic has subsided.
Zantac, other heartburn drugs recalled over possible cancer link
FDA orders drugmakers to pull popular heartburn medications that contain trace amounts of a carcinogen.
New COVID-19 test to produce faster results
The FDA has authorized a coronavirus test that can produce a positive result in five minutes, and a negative result in 13 minutes. To deal with the soaring number of cases, President Trump also said the FDA has approved a process to sterilize the N-95 masks that many hospitals are currently lacking. Dr. David Agus weighs in on both new developments during an appearance on "CBS This Morning."
Gottlieb says coronavirus restrictions should continue
Gottlieb seemed to split from President Trump, who wants to reopen the U.S. economy, as early as April 12, and said it's "too early" to lift restrictions.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, March 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Pharmacists share warning about COVID drugs
Pharmacists across the country are raising the alarm about the over-prescription of drugs that may help treat the coronavirus. Recent data show chloroquine orders spiked 3,000% in March, and hydroxychloroquine orders rose 260%. The FDA has not approved these drugs for treatment of the virus, but doctors are allowed to prescribe them. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the effects of over-prescribing these drugs.
Unapproved coronavirus test kits could put public at risk
CBS News is investigating misleading claims about coronavirus test kits. Catherine Herridge reports.
Gottlieb expects "shocking" scenes in New York as coronavirus cases mount
There are more than 15,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York, where 114 people have died.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, March 22, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Gottlieb expects "shocking" scenes in New York as coronavirus spreads
The former FDA chief says hospitals are at risk of being overwhelmed during the crisis.
5 things you should know about coronavirus treatments
Malaria drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine will be made available "almost immediately" to treat coronavirus patients. Here's what you need to know.
Two drugs that could help treat coronavirus
President Trump expressed optimism on Thursday when he announced that a drug commonly used to treat malaria has been FDA-approved to ease symptoms of the coronavirus. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss this and other options currently being tried and tested to help battle the illness.
Feds hope malaria drug could treat COVID-19
President Trump announced that a drug commonly used to treat malaria could possibly be used to treat coronavirus symptoms, after it goes through clinical trials. However, officials maintained that currently, there is no drug on the market that is FDA-approved to treat coronavirus. Meanwhile in Congress, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled a financial aid package to help small businesses and industries deeply affected by the coronavirus, like airlines. The proposal has gotten criticism from Democrats, who say it does more to help corporations than workers. Weijia Jiang breaks down what else Washington, D.C. is doing to try and contain the coronavirus' spread.
Possible treatment being tested for coronavirus
There may be a new hope in the desperate race to find a treatment for coronavirus and it couldn't come soon enough. President Trump says he is slashing red tape ordering the FDA to fast track the use of two drugs for sick patients. Ben Tracy has the latest.
Gottlieb warns "Wuhan-style" coronavirus outbreaks could overwhelm cities
Gottlieb said on "Face the Nation" that multiple large outbreaks of the coronavirus could overwhelm the U.S. health care system.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, March 15, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Scott Gottlieb on hospital shortages
The former FDA chief weighs in on the toll the pandemic is taking on U.S. hospitals.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, March 8, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Televangelist Jim Bakker warned about phony coronavirus cures
TV preacher called out by federal agencies for pitching products with unfounded antiviral claims.
Ex-FDA chief warns of economic impact of coronavirus
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the scope of the epidemic will likely change over the next two weeks.
Ex-FDA head warns against devoting resources solely to coronavirus vaccine
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned of "hundreds or low thousands" of coronavirus cases in the U.S.
Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are "both against life"
Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.
Why boosting the Child Tax Credit has become a key issue for Harris, Trump
Government figures show it now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried appeals fraud conviction
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried claim in an appeal filed Friday that the imprisoned FTX founder was the victim of a rush to judgment by a public that wrongly believed he was guilty before he was even arrested.
Prison sentenced vacated for paramedic convicted in death of Elijah McClain
The prison sentence for one of the former paramedics convicted in the death of Elijah McClain has been vacated by a Colorado judge.
Report finds "no evidence" Hawaii officials prepared for wildfire despite warnings
Poor planning hampered evacuation efforts in the historic town of Lahaina - as it burned to the ground - claiming 102 lives, the report said.
Trump says he would deport migrants in Springfield, Ohio, to Venezuela
Trump told reporters,"We're going to have the largest deportation in the history of our country," starting with Ohio and Colorado — "Springfield and Aurora," he said.
Justin Timberlake speaks out after taking plea deal in Long Island DWI case
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Wanted Islamic State commander killed by U.S., Iraqi forces
Iraqi forces and American troops last month killed a senior commander with the Islamic State group, as well as several other prominent militants, U.S. Central Command and Iraq's military said on Friday.
3 Americans among dozens sentenced to death in Congo coup attempt
A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.
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How a man's arrest in a "Captain America" costume led him to sobriety
David Hobbs felt as if his "life was over" when he was arrested in 2019 for breaking into a backyard shed dressed as "Captain America." But a childhood friend came to his aid.
Why boosting the Child Tax Credit has become a key issue for Harris, Trump
Government figures show it now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18.
Report finds "no evidence" Hawaii officials prepared for wildfire despite warnings
Poor planning hampered evacuation efforts in the historic town of Lahaina - as it burned to the ground - claiming 102 lives, the report said.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried appeals fraud conviction
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried claim in an appeal filed Friday that the imprisoned FTX founder was the victim of a rush to judgment by a public that wrongly believed he was guilty before he was even arrested.
Trump unveils "no tax on overtime pay" policy in Arizona remarks
Former president Trump's latest proposal would cost $227 billion over 10 years, according to the Tax Foundation.
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Trump unveils "no tax on overtime pay" policy in Arizona remarks
Former president Trump's latest proposal would cost $227 billion over 10 years, according to the Tax Foundation.
DJT stock soars after Trump says he has "no intention" of selling his stake
Shares in Donald Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group soared on Friday after he vowed not to sell his DJT stake.
AirJet and HydroJet Spa recall 866,000 pumps after one death
Spa pumps made by a Hong Kong-based company are under recall after catching fire and causing one death.
Trump to debut a crypto exchange Monday. Here's what to know.
Trump, who once called cryptocurrency a "scam," is leaning into the digital currencies, which are popular with young men.
Boar's Head shutters Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
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Wanted Islamic State commander killed by U.S., Iraqi forces
Iraqi forces and American troops last month killed a senior commander with the Islamic State group, as well as several other prominent militants, U.S. Central Command and Iraq's military said on Friday.
Why boosting the Child Tax Credit has become a key issue for Harris, Trump
Government figures show it now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18.
Trump and Harris' views on China, according to their records and what they've said
A look at the records and statements of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on China in the final weeks before the 2024 presidential election.
Trump says he would deport migrants in Springfield, Ohio, to Venezuela
Trump told reporters,"We're going to have the largest deportation in the history of our country," starting with Ohio and Colorado — "Springfield and Aurora," he said.
Trump unveils "no tax on overtime pay" policy in Arizona remarks
Former president Trump's latest proposal would cost $227 billion over 10 years, according to the Tax Foundation.
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Boar's Head shutters Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Opioid deaths now lowest in 3 years, but still worse than pre-pandemic
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
About half of Americans plan on skipping COVID, flu shots this year, survey finds
It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Steward Health Care CEO faces contempt vote
A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week despite being subpoenaed to testify. This follows a nearly two-year CBS News investigation into how private equity investors and de la Torre siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from Steward hospitals. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
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Wanted Islamic State commander killed by U.S., Iraqi forces
Iraqi forces and American troops last month killed a senior commander with the Islamic State group, as well as several other prominent militants, U.S. Central Command and Iraq's military said on Friday.
Trump and Harris' views on China, according to their records and what they've said
A look at the records and statements of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on China in the final weeks before the 2024 presidential election.
U.S. sanctions Russian state media for raising money for troops in Ukraine
The State Department accused a Kremlin-backed news outlet of running fundraising campaigns to pay for sniper rifles, body armor and other equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
U.S. delivered "wet and moldy body armor" to Taiwan, Pentagon watchdog says
The U.S. sent over 3,000 mildewed body armor plates and 500 wet and moldy tactical vests that took Taiwanese authorities weeks to dry, according to a Pentagon watchdog report.
Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump "both against life"
Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.
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Justin Timberlake pleads guilty in DWI case
Pop star Justin Timberlake was back in a Long Island court to accept a plea deal in his drunk driving case. Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving while ability impaired. Carolyn Gusoff has more.
John Legend denounces false claims about migrants in his hometown
John Legend posted a video to Instagram denouncing Trump's false claim about Haitian migrants: "Nobody's eating cats. Nobody's eating dogs," Legend said.
Justin Timberlake speaks out after taking plea deal in Long Island DWI case
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Book excerpt: "Something Lost, Something Gained" by Hillary Rodham Clinton
In her revealing new memoir, the former first lady, senator and secretary of state writes of how – as in a Joni Mitchell song – she has looked at life and love "from both sides now."
Kelsey Grammer on playing Frasier Crane
Kelsey Grammer marks 40 years since he first portrayed Dr. Frasier Crane, winning four Emmys along the way. The iconic actor joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of "Frasier" for season two on Paramount+ and what fans can expect.
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How dangerous misinformation spreads online
U.S. security officials have warned voters to stay vigilant for false information ahead of the 2024 election. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and the CBS News Confirmed team take a look at the way misinformation spreads online, and how you can tell fact from fiction.
United will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi after signing deal with Starlink
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
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.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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.
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Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
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.
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New show explores unsolved Wonderland murders
In 1981, four people were brutally murdered in the drug house of the Wonderland Gang in Los Angeles. A new MGM+ docuseries, "The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood," goes into the unsolved case. Executive producer Michael Connelly and director Alison Ellwood join CBS News to discuss the making of the series.
3 Americans among dozens sentenced to death in Congo coup attempt
A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.
Gun Violence in Chicago
CBS News Chicago is giving you the most accurate, up-to-date data on gun violence incidents from the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Justin Timberlake speaks out after taking plea deal in Long Island DWI case
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Longtime Mexican drug cartel leader pleads not guilty in New York
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said he was forcibly kidnapped and brought to the U.S. by another fugitive cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López.
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Starliner crew turns the page, looks forward to extended station stay
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission.
Boeing Starliner crew speaks from space
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams spoke to reporters from the International Space Station where they will remain until 2025. The Starliner capsule's mission was supposed to last eight days but NASA delayed its return to Earth after facing technical issues. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the crew.
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.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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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.
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"Captain America" burglar marks five years sober
Five years ago, David Hobbs was arrested for breaking into a backyard shed in Mississippi -- while dressed as "Captain America." After photos of him handcuffed in the costume went viral, Hobbs said he felt like his life was over. But someone from his past also saw the photos and reached out to help get him on a better path. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for a story about counting on a true friend in your lowest moment.
Harris and Trump push for Child Tax Credit hike
Government figures show it now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18. Since 1997, the federal child tax credit has been helping parents save a little bit of that money. Now, both the Harris and Trump campaigns are proposing supersized versions of the tax break. Nancy Cordes reports.
Justin Timberlake pleads guilty in DWI case
Pop star Justin Timberlake was back in a Long Island court to accept a plea deal in his drunk driving case. Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving while ability impaired. Carolyn Gusoff has more.
Inside Gaza Strip nearly a year after war began
CBS News gets an up-close look at the aftermath of nearly a year of bombardment in the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces continue to pursue their goal of bringing home the hostages and wiping out Hamas. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
33,000 Boeing workers striking for higher wages
Thousands of Boeing workers walked off the job Friday and onto the picket line after overwhelmingly rejecting their latest contract offer. Carter Evans reports.