Paranoid about tainted lettuce? There may be an app for that one day
Scientists at MIT are developing technology that could one day scan lettuce for E.coli, detect lead in water and determine if alcohol is tainted
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Pet owners report dog deaths from recalled food
While one company is facing rash of unhappy consumers, it's one of at least nine that distributed potentially toxic food
3rd poultry firm recalls chicken on fears of tainted goods
Pilgrim's Pride recall follows Tyson and Perdue moves to stop sales of food possibly tainted with extraneous material
Vaping much better smoking cessation aid than gum, patches: Study
Major British study could help doctors decide what to suggest to smokers and up pressure on FDA to more tightly oversee the booming vaping industry
Gold Medal flour recalled over salmonella fears
General Mills says only 5-pound bags with use-by dates of April 20 are affected and no related confirmed illnesses have been reported
Gold Medal flour recall for possible salmonella
General Mills says it is voluntarily recalling five-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached Flour nationwide due to concerns they might be contaminated with salmonella. The Minneapolis-based food giant says only bags with a "better if used by" date of April 20, 2020 are involved. The callback was instituted after sampling of the five-pound bags discovered "the potential presence" of the bacteria, General Mills said in a statement.
More blood pressure meds recalled over cancer-causing ingredient
Another pharmaceutical company is voluntarily recalling blood pressure medications due to trace amounts of a cancer-causing chemical
Federal worker struggling to pay for medical needs of son with autism
If the partial government shutdown doesn't end Tuesday, some 800,000 federal workers will miss another paycheck Friday
Few treatments for teens addicted to vaping
The FDA is holding a hearing Friday to address the alarming spike in teen vaping and how to help those who want to kick the habit. According to the National Youth Tobacco Survey, more than 20 percent of high school students admitted to using an electronic cigarette within the last 30 days. David Begnaud reports.
Recalls of hazardous meat and poultry up 83 percent, report finds
"Something is rotten in our slaughterhouses and our fields"
FDA to resume inspections of riskiest foods amid shutdown
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the agency is bringing back about 150 unpaid employees for inspections
Government shutdown halts some FDA food inspections
The FDA does about 160 routine food inspections a week but since the shutdown inspections have been sharply reduced
FDA limiting food inspections amid shutdown
The U.S. food supply is possibly at risk as the FDA halts routine inspections because of the government shutdown. The FDA does about 160 routine food inspections a week, but since the shutdown, inspections have been sharply reduced. Anna Werner reports.
Partial government shutdown affects FDA, FTC
The partial government shutdown is having a big impact beyond the hundreds of thousands of federal employees who have been furloughed. The Federal Food and Drug Administration has not been doing routine inspections at food processing facilities since the shutdown started 19 days ago. Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission's robocall registry is down.
Sunflower butter recalled after customer finds listeria
Oskri Organics said it was informed by a customer that they "randomly" sent its product in for testing
FDA expands recall on blood pressure drug
The FDA is expanding a recall of a popular blood pressure drug over concern it may contain an unwanted ingredient that can cause cancer. Aurobindo Pharma says it is voluntarily recalling tablets with the ingredient valsartan because it found trace amounts of a substance known as NDEA. Recalls of contaminated valsartan products started in July and involve seven different companies. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" with more on the latest recall.
Another blood pressure drug recalled
The concern involves trace amounts of a cancer-causing chemical
Teen raises nearly $1 million to help sibling
An Austin, Texas 14-year-old is raising the final $1 million necessary of $6 million-dollar goal to help his sister, Christiane. Garland Benson's sister suffers from Batten Disease, a rare neurological disorder that degrades brain function and causes blindness and seizures. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Blood pressure medication recalled after cancer-causing chemical found
FDA announces that Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is voluntarily recalling two lots of Losartan potassium tablets
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
Romaine lettuce outbreak traced to Calif.
The FDA says at least one farm in central California used contaminated water to irrigate romaine lettuce, contributing to an outbreak that's sickened at least 59 people in 15 states. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
Infant ibuprofen recalled from Walmart, CVS, Family Dollar
Pharmaceutical firm says medicine for reducing kids' pain and fever may contain overly high concentrations of the drug
8 brands of dog food recalled
Attention dog owners: These are the 8 brands of dog food recalled after the FDA said the food could contain toxic levels of vitamin D.
Thousands of U.S. grocery stores recall potentially lethal dog food
FDA warns that multiple brands of dry dog food sold around the U.S. may contain dangerously high levels of vitamin D
Dog food rcalled over Vitamin D
Several brands of dry dog foods are being recalled after the FDA said the food could contain toxic levels of vitamin D. Excess vitamin D can cause vomiting, appetite loss, increased urination and weight loss. Toxic levels of the vitamin can cause kidney failure and death.
President Biden announces ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
Israel's Cabinet has approved the ceasefire after urging from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Thanksgiving weather forecast maps show snow storms, winter cold fronts
Winter storm weather is forecast to bring snow to different parts of the country in the days around Thanksgiving 2024, potentially interrupting travel.
Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
Walmart U.S. CEO explains the retailer's DEI policy rollback
John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.
Trump "border czar" Tom Homan vows "there is going to be a mass deportation"
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott served meals to troops stationed in Eagle Pass and Edinburg as part of Operation Lone Star.
Some tax refunds can come with hidden fees, government report warns
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
Appeals court agrees to end bid to revive Trump documents case
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Airport closes runways in search for dog that escaped from plane
The plan is to get close enough to tranquilize the animal with a hypodermic needle, airport officials said.
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Best Buy says Trump tariffs could force it to raise consumer prices
Consumers could face higher prices for electronics if President-elect Donal Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs, Best Buy CEO said.
Some tax refunds can come with hidden fees, government report warns
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
Trial of ex-FBI informant indicted for lying about Bidens delayed
Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was accused of lying about President Biden and Hunter Biden and now faces new charges of tax evasion.
Rudy Giuliani says he's out of money during court appearance
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared in court Tuesday to face questions about his payments in the Georgia election defamation case. He claimed he's out of money.
Child care can cost more than families pay for rent, mortgage, college
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
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Best Buy says Trump tariffs could force it to raise consumer prices
Consumers could face higher prices for electronics if President-elect Donal Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs, Best Buy CEO said.
Some tax refunds can come with hidden fees, government report warns
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
Child care can cost more than families pay for rent, mortgage, college
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
Walmart U.S. CEO explains the retailer's DEI policy rollback
John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.
Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
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Trial of ex-FBI informant indicted for lying about Bidens delayed
Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was accused of lying about President Biden and Hunter Biden and now faces new charges of tax evasion.
Poll: Most say they'll try to avoid political talk at Thanksgiving
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Trump "border czar" Tom Homan vows "there is going to be a mass deportation"
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott served meals to troops stationed in Eagle Pass and Edinburg as part of Operation Lone Star.
No-fault divorce advocates start to fret as talk of banning it bubbles up
Warnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to "pull the trigger" while they still have the option of no-fault divorce.
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Why Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
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Airport closes runways in search for dog that escaped from plane
The plan is to get close enough to tranquilize the animal with a hypodermic needle, airport officials said.
Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
President Biden announces ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
Israel's Cabinet has approved the ceasefire after urging from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
U.S. says unexplained drone sightings near U.K. military bases ongoing
The U.S. Air Force says more unexplained drones have been sighted near major British military bases used by American forces.
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Danielle Pinnock talks "Ghosts"
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
Colman Domingo on starring in "The Madness"
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."
Brittney Griner shares pictures of baby Bash
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash, in July. Now, they're sharing adorable family photos and looking ahead to their first Christmas together.
Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of inflating Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
"Glicked" sweeps box office
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
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AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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.
How AI can help to plan your next vacation
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers convicted of killing their parents more than three decades ago, was postponed Monday after technical issues with the brothers' virtual appearance. The family of the brothers are asking a judge to reduce their sentences of life without parole.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider Lyle and Erik's sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents after new evidence was introduced. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
NFL, NBA warn players about burglaries
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Examining the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal
President Biden announced Tuesday that Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire deal after a year of violence. Mr. Biden said fighting will end across the Israel-Lebanon border at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Scott MacFarlane have the latest. Plus, retired Marine Col. Mark Cancian joins with analysis.
Biden: Israel, Lebanon accept ceasefire deal
President Biden announced Tuesday that the U.S. helped secure a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, which would end fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes anchored a special report on the announcement.
Behind Biden's weight loss drug proposal
President Biden's proposal to expand Medicaid and Medicare coverage for some weight loss drugs could impact thousands of Americans. CBS News' Alexander Tin breaks down what's known about the expansion.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal terms
The Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal would require certain moves by both sides that will depend on timing and specific military movements. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata breaks down what's known about the deal's terms.
Latest news on Thanksgiving holiday travel
Airports across the country expect a record number of people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports as more news emerges about a Senate report about airline "junk fees."