Lila's Law in Arkansas
In much of the United States, having Down syndrome means you aren't eligible for organ transplants. So, 8-year-old Lila Morrow, who may need a heart transplant, is desperately hoping a new law changes that.
In much of the United States, having Down syndrome means you aren't eligible for organ transplants. So, 8-year-old Lila Morrow, who may need a heart transplant, is desperately hoping a new law changes that.
Patients with disabilities are denied lifesaving organ transplants every day — simply because they have a disability. In 30 states across the U.S., families have won protections for their loved one to have a transplant if needed. But advocates say inequities persist in health care.
With the right financial choices, longer life expectancy can help goals like building wealth and passing it on to heirs come true, experts said.
A new study suggests the human brain may replay memorable life moments right before we die. The research says it is similar to what sometimes happens during near-death experiences. Neurosurgeon Dr. Ajmal Zemmar was one of the organizers of the study. He joined CBS News to discuss.
In strikes during the pandemic, most were fighting for better pay.
Many companies are offering to cover costs of fertility treatment and other benefits as a way to recruit more workers in today's tight labor market. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
When people learn how to make condoms "sexy," they're more likely to use them, researchers said.
An Arkansas jail that has been accused of treating inmates with ivermectin without their knowledge has been sued dozens of times for allegedly providing inadequate health care — including the claim that it withheld medication and improperly treated fractured bones. Here's what a CBS News investigation has found.
Although COVID-19 infections are dropping drastically across the nation, hospitals are still seeing high levels of hospitalizations and deaths. Lilia Luciano has more. Although COVID-19 infections are dropping drastically across the nation, hospitals are still seeing high levels of hospitalizations and deaths. Lilia Luciano has more.
Quinton Lucas, the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, says his city has "seen incredible challenges in our health care network, even getting employees that are working in our EMS services, fire department and in public safety."
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on variant-specific vaccines, Maryland’s struggle with federal aid for COVID-19 testing, and Kansas City’s Omicron surge.
Quebec, Canada is issuing a new “health contribution” tax on residents who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for non-medical reasons. Quebec Premier François Legault announced the tax this week, saying it’s a consequence for those who burden the health care system.
The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the Biden administration to enforce a nationwide COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers. But the court rejected a vaccine-or-test mandate for large companies. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford join Tony Dokoupil on CBSN to explain the rulings.
As the Omicron variant keeps ripping across the country, hospitals are scrambling to find enough beds and staff to care for patients and emergency rooms are stretched to their limits. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim joins CBSN AM with the latest from New York.
This latest coronavirus wave is putting pressure on an already drained health care system. It's also causing an unprecedented mental health crisis for medical workers. President and co-founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation Corey Feist talks with CBSN's Lana Zak about what's being done to help health care workers.
As of January 1, 2022, federal law bans many types of surprise medical bills — except for ground ambulance charges.
New York City's strictest COVID-19 vaccine mandate to date has taken effect. Private sector employees must now show proof of at least one vaccine dose to enter the workplace. Everyone aged 12 and older will need to show proof of full vaccination to enter indoor venues like movie theaters, gyms and museums. City and State New York senior state politics reporter Zach Williams joined CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss.
One woman was charged more than half a million dollars by a Florida hospital after giving birth, even though the hospital was in network for her health insurance. Her story is part of our continuing "Bill of the Month" partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR. Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what happened and what other patients can do in this situation.
Almost 13 million people say they know a friend or family member who has died because they couldn't afford care.
Pfizer is requesting FDA authorization of its antiviral COVID-19 pill. The company's study found it is nearly 90% effective in cutting hospitalizations and deaths from the virus. Meanwhile, at least 20 states are experiencing upticks in infections. Infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan Dr. Payal Patel joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest pandemic news.
The Biden administration is requiring all companies with more than 100 employees to be fully vaccinated or be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing. The mandate comes as millions of children aged 5 to 11 are lining up to get their low dose vaccine. Assistant emergency medicine professor at St. Joseph's Regional Center Dr. Anand Swaminathan joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
If more people get HPV vaccines and regular screenings, "cervical cancer will become a rare disease," one of the study's authors says.
The CDC unanimously recommended Pfizer's low dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. Drugstores like CVS and Walgreens are already setting up appointments, but some parents are hesitant about getting their kids vaccinated. Family medicine physician and CEO of CFP Physicians Group Dr. Adrian Burrowes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Some public health professionals say America has a broken relationship with COVID math. Leslie Bienen, who co-authored a recent article that offers insight into how the country can improve the reporting of pandemic-related numbers and a faculty member at OHSU Portland State School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss.
Some nursing students opposed to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine are now putting their careers at risk amid vaccine mandates imposed on health care workers. Michelle Andrews, a contributing writer for Kaiser Health News, joins CBSN with more on how college nursing programs are handling the uncertainty.
Residents of Door County, Wisconsin, have a decades-long streak of presidential elections in which they have voted for the winning candidate.
Documents obtained by CBS News challenge the claim that a deputy's shooting of Sonya Massey was an isolated incident by one "rogue individual," as the then-sheriff said at the time.
The jet – an EA-18G Growler aircraft – was carrying two crew members when it went down during a routine training flight.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Former President Donald Trump is hosting a town hall in Lancaster Sunday night, and Vice President Kamala Harris will be back in Chester County on Monday.
Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died.
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.
The Dodgers are headed to the World Series after defeating the Mets10-5 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series Sunday night.
One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II using the tribe's native language has died.
Documents obtained by CBS News challenge the claim that a deputy's shooting of Sonya Massey was an isolated incident by one "rogue individual," as the then-sheriff said at the time.
Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died.
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.
One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II using the tribe's native language has died.
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
People with private health insurance would be able to get OTC birth control methods like condoms, the "morning after" pill and birth control pills for free under a rule the White House is proposing.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.
Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
Navigating the insurance process after a natural disaster damages your home can be daunting. Here are some key tips.
People with private health insurance would be able to get OTC birth control methods like condoms, the "morning after" pill and birth control pills for free under a rule the White House is proposing.
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Paul Whelan join Margaret Brennan.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned Sunday of efforts by bad actors to "hack voters' minds" to spread misinformation ahead of Election Day.
Brooklinn Khoury was 20 years old when a family member's pet launched at her face and bit off her upper lip.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
"Gibbet Hill" tells of a sailor murdered by three criminals whose bodies were strung up on a hanging gallows on a hill as a ghostly warning to passing travelers.
The seizure "represents the largest amount of drugs seized in a maritime operation, unprecedented in history," the Mexican navy said
Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died.
A group of about 2,000 migrants left Mexico's southern border Sunday in hopes of ultimately reaching the United States.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into the history of Gershwin's first major work, a piece that melded jazz, classical and orchestral music, and became a fixture of American culture.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented and hilarious relatives.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House." It's the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented siblings Keenan, Shawn, Marlon and Kim, son Michael, and nephews Damien and Craig. Damon talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his journey from working in the Paramount Studio mailroom, to creating edgy characters in movies and TV.
Keri Russell, who played a Russian spy in "The Americans," is now on the frontlines of geopolitics in "The Diplomat," playing the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Join "Sunday Morning" on the set of the hit Netflix series.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces.
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals more than 20% of voters frequently use social platforms to stay informed.
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.
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS News to discuss the devices.
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
The seizure "represents the largest amount of drugs seized in a maritime operation, unprecedented in history," the Mexican navy said
Documents obtained by CBS News challenge the claim that a deputy's shooting of Sonya Massey was an isolated incident by one "rogue individual," as the then-sheriff said at the time.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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."
CBS News Executive Director of Elections & Surveys Anthony Salvanto explains the research behind CBS News polls and how polling seeks to better understand what motivates voters to cast specific ballots unique to each individual.
U.S. officials say an investigation is underway after what appear to be top secret documents detailing Israel's plans for a military strike on Iran in response to a missile attack earlier this month were leaked online. Natalie Brand has more.
Seven people were killed when a gangway attached to a dock collapsed on Sappelo Island, about 60 miles south of Savannah, Georgia. The collapse happened during a festival celebrating the island's Gullah Geechee community. Cristian Benavides reports.
Shoppers bid farewell to the final Kmart store in Bridgehampton, New York, while snagging great deals before the store shut its doors for good. Shanelle Kaul has the story.
Many districts across the U.S. are facing a shortage of election workers, who typically skew older. One county in New Jersey is turning to high school students to help fill the gaps. Nick Coloway reports.