Measles outbreak linked to Florida university
At Ave Maria University in Naples, Florida, students are being urged to stay home as the number of measles cases across the campus has surged to at least 20 people. Cristian Benavides reports.
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Latest news after ICE releases 5-year-old boy
ICE has released 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained in Minnesota and sent to Texas. Meanwhile, the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the detention center where the pair were held, is now facing measles concerns. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Details on South Carolina measles outbreak
A measles outbreak in South Carolina is now the largest in the U.S. since the disease was eliminated more than 20 years ago. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
South Carolina measles outbreak explodes
Nearly 800 confirmed cases have made South Carolina the latest epicenter for measles. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Parents on edge as massive measles outbreak grows
It's been one year since a measles outbreak in West Texas killed two children and made hundreds of other people sick. While that outbreak is over, another in South Carolina is getting worse. Skyler Henry reports.
Doctor on decreasing childhood vaccinations
As measles cases rise, a new study finds that opting out of childhood vaccines is becoming more commonplace in parts of the U.S. The research shows that non-medical exemption rates for vaccines have increased in more than half of the counties in the U.S. since the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more on the implications.
Measles cases climb in U.S.
Measles cases are continuing to climb in the U.S. with the CDC reporting 171 new cases so far this year across nine states. Last year was the worst year for measles in the U.S. since 1991. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on what to know about the rising cases.
Map shows more than 2,200 measles cases across U.S. in 2025 outbreaks
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases around the country after an outbreak in West Texas that led to the deaths of two children.
South Carolina urging measles vaccinations
More than 160 people in South Carolina are under quarantine as the state battles a growing number of measles cases. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious disease at Vanderbilt Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss.
U.S. risks losing measles elimination status
The CDC has tracked nearly 2,000 confirmed measles cases across 43 states this year, the most on record since the disease was declared eradicated more than two decades ago. The U.S. is now at risk of losing its measles elimination status. Skyler Henry reports on a growing outbreak in South Carolina.
Measles entrenching in U.S., doctor says
A measles outbreak in South Carolina is worsening with 138 cases reported in the state. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Dr. Céline Gounder have more.
South Carolina measles outbreak worries doctors
Recent measles cases are mainly impacting unvaccinated children, with the most recent outbreak in South Carolina. Skyler Henry has the latest.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
South Carolina confirms 138 cases of measles
South Carolina's Department of Health has confirmed 138 reported cases of measles. The outbreak began in October. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases for Vanderbilt Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss.
Most U.S. measles cases since 1992, CDC says
More than 100 cases of measles have been reported in Utah and Arizona, health officials confirmed, with the U.S. recording its highest number of measles cases since 1992, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventative medicine at Vanderbilt University, joins with more.
South Carolina measles outbreak grows
Declining vaccination rates are fueling another measles outbreak -- this time in South Carolina. Dozens of unvaccinated students are now under a 21-day quarantine as health officials race to contain the spread. Cristian Benavides reports.
139 unvaccinated South Carolina students quarantining after measles exposure
More than 130 unvaccinated students exposed to measles in South Carolina schools are quarantining, according to local health officials.
Growing measles outbreak in South Carolina
Health officials have confirmed 16 measles cases in South Carolina since July, and dozens of students are quarantining at home amid growing concern about the outbreak. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
The significance of splitting up the MMR vaccine
Acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill is calling for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to be split into three separate shots. It comes as the CDC approves new guidelines for updated COVID vaccines. Dr. Celine Gounder explains.
CDC officially adopts ACIP's recommendations on COVID, chickenpox shots
The CDC officially adopted recommendations made by the agency's vaccine advisory committee, whose members were hand-picked by Secretary Kennedy.
Trump's call to split up the MMR vaccine revives long-settled debate
President Trump's suggestion that the combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine should be separated marks a sharp break from decades of immunization practice.
Breaking down new recommendation on MMRV vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to change its recommendation on the combined MMRV vaccine, saying "the combined MMRV vaccine is not recommended" before age 4, but that children in that age group can receive separate doses of the MMR and varicella vaccines. Dr. Celine Gounder explains.
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Watch Live: Bondi faces tough questions over Epstein files at House hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee as the Justice Department faces questions over the Epstein files.
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Man who says he was person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's abduction released
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say
Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.
9 killed, dozens injured in shootings at high school and home in Canada
The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
Team USA wins gold and silver in women's moguls at Winter Olympics
Gold medalist Elizabeth Lemley is making her Winter Olympics debut at the Milan Cortina Games.
Russia says again it will abide by lapsed weapons treaty - if U.S. does
Moscow reiterates willingness to adhere to expired nuclear weapons treaty, "as long as the United States does not exceed the aforementioned limits."
Why ex-FBI agent thinks person in Nancy Guthrie video isn't a career criminal
A former FBI agent called the actions of the person seen in video at Nancy Guthrie's home "extremely amateurish."
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Georgia army veteran deported after traffic stop speaks out on ICE detention
A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop.
Videos in the Epstein files reveal disturbing glimpses of his private life
The Epstein files released by the Justice Department include hours of video footage Jeffrey Epstein recorded, received or downloaded. The Free Press has compiled it all.
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TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Why ex-FBI agent thinks person in Nancy Guthrie video isn't a career criminal
A former FBI agent called the actions of the person seen in video at Nancy Guthrie's home "extremely amateurish."
Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say
Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.
Team USA wins gold and silver in women's moguls at Winter Olympics
Gold medalist Elizabeth Lemley is making her Winter Olympics debut at the Milan Cortina Games.
How slower U.S. population growth could impact the economy
A slowdown in immigration and lower birth rates could crimp the U.S. economy by shrinking the nation's workforce, researchers say
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TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
How slower U.S. population growth could impact the economy
A slowdown in immigration and lower birth rates could crimp the U.S. economy by shrinking the nation's workforce, researchers say
Employers added 130,000 jobs in January, topping expectations
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
New Medicaid work rules likely to hit middle-aged adults hard
Republicans have said new Medicaid work rules are aimed at unemployed young people who should have jobs. Policy researchers say the rules are more likely to disrupt coverage for middle-aged adults.
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McConnell released from hospital after weeklong stay for "flu-like symptoms"
"He is feeling better and will be working from home this week on the advice of his doctors," Sen. Mitch McConnell's spokesman said.
Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say
Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.
Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
House to vote on the SAVE America Act as GOP makes election bill push
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
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Watch Live: Bondi faces tough questions over Epstein files at House hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee as the Justice Department faces questions over the Epstein files.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Russia says again it will abide by lapsed weapons treaty - if U.S. does
Moscow reiterates willingness to adhere to expired nuclear weapons treaty, "as long as the United States does not exceed the aforementioned limits."
How Team USA's Maxim Naumov carried his parents' legacy onto the ice
A close family friend tells CBS News about the Olympic dream Team USA skater Maxim Naumov shared with his parents, and how "he did it."
Ukraine official denies any plans to announce elections as war rages
An adviser to Ukraine's leader says there's been "no change in the negotiations" that would lead to an announcement of elections in the coming weeks.
Team USA wins gold and silver in women's moguls at Winter Olympics
Gold medalist Elizabeth Lemley is making her Winter Olympics debut at the Milan Cortina Games.
Team USA curler from Minnesota says people's rights being quashed at home
Team USA's curlers are trying to focus on the ice at the Winter Games in Italy, but one member from Minnesota says "what's going on there is wrong."
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New York Fashion Week begins
New York Fashion Week is underway, with designers debuting looks for the Fall/Winter 2026 season. Claire Sulmers, the editor-in-chief and founder of Fashion Bomb Daily, joins with more.
Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
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TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Americans turn to AI for mental health advice
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy. A report in JAMA found about 13% of young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice. Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, explains what to know about safety, privacy and ethical standard concerns.
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.
AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Watch: Bondi on Don Lemon probe
Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, asked Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Justice Department's probe into Don Lemon for his presence during a protest inside a church in Minneapolis. Jordan also asked Bondi about a potential probe into former CIA Director John Brennan surrounding allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 campaign.
Forensic analyst on Guthrie Nest video
Edward Baker, a forensic analyst certified by the Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association, breaks down the surveillance video released by the FBI linked to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Jayapal blasts Bondi over Epstein files
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington, blasted Attorney General Pam Bondi during a House Judiciary Committee hearing over what she said is a "massive cover-up" at the Department of Justice surrounding the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Watch: Top House Judiciary Republican, Democrat open Bondi hearing
Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the top Democrat on the committee, opened their hearing where Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying on her department's work. Bondi is facing questions over the Epstein files release and the Minnesota immigration raids where two Americans were killed.
Police release man detained in Guthrie case
Police released a man who was briefly detained Tuesday over the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The move came after officials put out new images related to the case. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti and Anna Schecter have more.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Dominican and Haitian food tour of New York
"CBS Mornings" goes on a food tour of New York highlighting food from Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Watch: Bondi on Don Lemon probe
Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, asked Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Justice Department's probe into Don Lemon for his presence during a protest inside a church in Minneapolis. Jordan also asked Bondi about a potential probe into former CIA Director John Brennan surrounding allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 campaign.
New York Fashion Week begins
New York Fashion Week is underway, with designers debuting looks for the Fall/Winter 2026 season. Claire Sulmers, the editor-in-chief and founder of Fashion Bomb Daily, joins with more.
U.S. added 130,000 jobs in January
New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows American employers added 130,000 jobs in January. Joy Wiltermuth, a news editor and senior markets reporter for MarketWatch, joins with more.
Forensic analyst on Guthrie Nest video
Edward Baker, a forensic analyst certified by the Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association, breaks down the surveillance video released by the FBI linked to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.