Breast implants tied to rare cancer to remain on market
The FDA says the risks do not warrant a national ban
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Strong new warning about sleeping pill risks
Some prescription sleeping pills like Ambien and Lunesta will now come with a prominent warning slapped on the box
New warnings about sleep medications
Millions of Americans suffer from insomnia and take prescription sleep aids to get them through the night, but the possible side effects can be serious. Now the FDA has issued the strongest warning so far. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
FDA approves breakthrough medical device to treat ADHD in children
It works by delivering a low-level electrical pulse through a patch on a child's forehead
ADHD treatment device approved by FDA
The FDA approved the first device to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. In a clinical trial, kids got low-level electric pulses while they slept. The results were similar to the effect of non-stimulant drug treatment. An estimated 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD in the U.S. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the treatment.
FDA approves medical device to treat ADHD
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first medical device for children between the ages of 7 and 12 who are not taking ADHD medication. The device will deliver a low-level electrical pulse.
Ben & Jerry recalls 2 ice cream flavors
The FDA said the Coconut Seven Layer Bar and Chunky Monkey flavors may contain almonds, Brazil nuts and hazelnuts -- which aren't indicated on the packaging.
FDA orders Boston Scientific to stop selling gynecological mesh
Federal agency says it's acting to protect thousands of women who undergo pelvic surgery each year
FDA urged to regulate beauty products
A new Senate bill would give the FDA greater authority to regulate potentially harmful chemicals in beauty products. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports on the "clean beauty" movement and joins CBSN with more.
Senator decries "poisons" as chemicals in cosmetics draw scrutiny
As lawmakers press for a Personal Care Product Safety Act, some companies are vowing never to use certain potentially dangerous chemicals found in everyday beauty products
Former FDA commissioner on vaping concerns
You may not recognize his name but for the last two years Scott Gottlieb has led the government’s charge against the tobacco industry and e-cigarettes. Friday was his last day as commissioner of the FDA. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
FDA investigates link between vaping & seizures
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb says the administration is investigating a possible link between e-cigarette usage and seizures in kids and young adults. Between 2010 and 2019, there were 35 reports of people suffering from seizures after vaping. Dr. Derek Chong, vice chair of neurology at Lenox Hill Hospital, joins CBSN with a look at the reports.
Scientific evidence behind CBD claims?
CBD is popping up in everything from food to beauty products. It comes from plants in the cannabis family and has been marketed as a solution for anxiety, pain and epilepsy. With Walgreens and CVS expanding into hemp-derived CBD products, the FDA is taking a closer look at the unregulated market. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether there is scientific evidence behind the claims.
CBD: 6 key questions answered about the marijuana extract
Everything you need to know about the pot compound that's all the rage as weed comes out of the shadows
FDA chief weighs ban on pod-based e-cigs
Outgoing FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb says the agency could move to ban e-cigarette pods to stop teenagers from using them. In his only network TV interview during his final week in office, Gottlieb told Dr. Jon LaPook the companies that make e-cigarettes must do more to prevent minors from getting hold of them. LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the teen vaping and e-cigarette debate.
Outgoing FDA head says strict action on e-cigs may be needed
Scott Gottlieb spoke to CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook about the dangers of e-cigarettes
New treatment uses genetically modified cells to fight tumors
The treatment can turn a patient's own blood cells into weapons that kill cancerous cells
FDA proposes breast cancer screening changes
The FDA is proposing the first changes to breast cancer screenings in decades. It wants to require mammogram providers to notify women about their breast tissue density. About half of women over age 40 have dense breasts, which can obscure cancer signs. It is also an additional risk factor for breast cancer, which is the leading cancer among women. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the changes.
FDA proposes new mammogram guidelines for dense breasts
This is the agency's first proposed change to mammography standards in more than 20 years
Breast surgeon "astonished" by cancer case amid FDA implant review
FDA is meeting to address the possible risks of breast implants after the agency reported that 457 cases of cancer have been detected in women with breast implants
FDA weighs possible cancer risks of implants
The FDA is meeting for a second day to address the possible risks of breast implants. The agency reported last fall that 457 cases of cancer have been detected in women with breast implants. Some women with textured implants are developing a type of cancer called lymphoma. Anna Werner reports.
FDA reviews breast implant safety amid cancer concerns
In a two-day meeting, officials are hearing from researchers, plastic surgeons, and women who say they've suffered a number of ailments as a result of their breast implants
Avocados recalled in 6 states over possible listeria
The company said the avocadods were sold in bulk across California, Arizona, Florida, Wisconsin, North Carolina and New Hampshire
How the 1st postpartum depression drug works
This week the Food and Drug Administration approved the first treatment specifically targeting postpartum depression, a condition that can impact women following childbirth, sometimes even starting during pregnancy. Symptoms can include sadness, loss of energy and feelings of guilt and worthlessness. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how the new drug works and how a new personalized video game can help stroke victims.
Tyson recalls frozen chicken strips that may contain metal
Two consumers had complained about finding "extraneous material" in the ready-to-eat chicken strips
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.
911 calls released in deadly Georgia school shooting
Barrow County's emergency call center was overwhelmed by calls on Sept. 4 about a school shooting at Apalachee High School that killed four people and wounded nine others, records released Friday show.
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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911 calls released in deadly Georgia school shooting
Barrow County's emergency call center was overwhelmed by calls on Sept. 4 about a school shooting at Apalachee High School that killed four people and wounded nine others, records released Friday show.
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.
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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
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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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Eye on America: Keeping citizens safe
In North Carolina, we tour an aviation museum newly re-named after Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot responsible for the 2009 Miracle on the Hudson. And in California, we take to the sky with an elite group of firefighters called "smokejumpers" who are called to battle flames in remote areas. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
The Uplift: Cupfuls of love
A girl trying to raise money to honor her late mother gets an outpouring of support from the community at her lemonade stand. A dog missing for 555 days is rescued thanks to help from the community. Plus, more heartwarming news stories.
Pope says Trump, Harris are both "against life"
Speaking to reporters Friday, Pope Francis made clear he doesn't agree with former President Donald Trump's immigration policy, or Vice President Kamala Harris' stance on abortion.
"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.