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Monsanto ordered to pay $857 million over toxic PCB exposure
Case against Monsanto claimed that seven former students and parent volunteers suffered range of ailments due to PCB exposure.
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Case against Monsanto claimed that seven former students and parent volunteers suffered range of ailments due to PCB exposure.
Monsanto denies the allegations and says it will "vigorously defend against these claims."
Settlement will resolve most of the 125,000 cases over claims that Monsanto weedkiller causes cancer.
Federal judge said "great weight of evidence" is that main ingredient in world's most widely used weed killer isn't cancer causer.
EPA says appeals court should reverse a jury finding against company and its weed killer for alleged cancer link
But lawyers for the consumers who claim Roundup caused their cancers are said to want $10 billion, report says
Merril Hoge joins thousands of people suing the company behind Roundup, a popular weed killer with a chemical linked to cancer
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge is among the thousands of plaintiffs suing Roundup maker Monsanto alleging his exposure to its weed killer caused him to develop non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
Scientists say that more research is needed on the impact of the weedkiller, with a new study showing traces in kids
The German company is fighting legal battles over claims that glyphosate, a Roundup ingredient, causes cancer
Bayer, German group that acquired U.S. agro-business giant last year, confirms dubious practice as it also grapples with health-related lawsuits
A California jury ordered Monsanto to pay more than $2 billion to a couple who claimed the Roundup weed killer caused their non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This is the third such courtroom loss Monsanto has experienced in California.
U.S. regulator see "no risks to public health" if Roundup is used properly — environmentalists strongly disagree
Agribusiness giant Monsanto is facing thousands of similar lawsuits nationwide
Two juries have now ruled against the maker of the widely used weedkiller
It's the second verdict finding the active ingredient, glyphosate, led to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a California man
The unanimous verdict came in a trial that plaintiffs' attorneys said could help determine the fate of hundreds of similar lawsuits against Roundup's manufacturer, agribusiness giant Monsanto.
Officials monitoring air quality after Texas chemical plant fire; Wildflower "super bloom" attracting fans on a quest for the perfect picture.
Even products from organic makers have been found to contain glyphosate, with only one beer given the all-clear
70-year-old Edwin Hardeman alleges that use of the weed killer on his 56-acre property is linked to his cancer
Environmental advocacy group targets General Mills and Quaker Oats, both of which say their products are safe to eat
DeWayne Johnson, who claims Monsanto's Roundup caused his cancer, could demand a new trial
A jury found in August that Monsanto knew, or should have known, its Roundup weed-killer causes cancer
For the past decade, bee colonies have been dying off in high numbers, and a new study suggests the widely used herbicide may be a factor
Agricultural giant was ordered to pay damages to Dewayne "Lee" Johnson after a jury found the company's weed killer caused his terminal cancer
Age factors in, and the race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.
The Supreme Court ended its term with a flurry of massive decisions on guns, abortion, federal regulatory power and the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.
Forecasters warned Hurricane Beryl could bring "life-threatening winds and storm surge" to Jamaica.
Evacuation orders and warnings went out in part of Butte County near Oroville due to the Thompson Fire on Tuesday.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted early Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, a spokesperson for the airline said.
After 14 years of Conservative party rule, U.K. voters look set to choose a different path. Here's how the election works and what the polls show.
The attack prompted President Zelensky to call on allies to help bolster air defences and provide more long-range weapons to thwart Russia
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
Ahead of July 4, here are the states where fireworks sales are legal, where they're illegal and where various restrictions apply.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
The Supreme Court ended its term with a flurry of massive decisions on guns, abortion, federal regulatory power and the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
With meteorologists predicting an above normal hurricane season, here's what residential construction experts say you can do to harden your home.
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
With meteorologists predicting an above normal hurricane season, here's what residential construction experts say you can do to harden your home.
About half of Americans believe anyone can achieve success in the United States through hard work and determination.
Federal regulators say Tempur Sealy's acquisition of Mattress Firm would raise prices for "millions of consumers."
One Pennsylvania election official is warning of how high turnover among experienced election workers could cause some problems in the 2024 presidential election
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.
After 14 years of Conservative party rule, U.K. voters look set to choose a different path. Here's how the election works and what the polls show.
The Supreme Court ended its term with a flurry of massive decisions on guns, abortion, federal regulatory power and the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
The reproductive rights organization hopes to oust GOP incumbents from key California congressional seats by highlighting the possibility of a national abortion ban.
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
The reproductive rights organization hopes to oust GOP incumbents from key California congressional seats by highlighting the possibility of a national abortion ban.
Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.
New research is comparing the weight changes of patients taking different types of popular antidepressants.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The attack prompted President Zelensky to call on allies to help bolster air defences and provide more long-range weapons to thwart Russia
The law, which criminalizes marrying any girl who is under 18 years old, is being celebrated widely.
After 14 years of Conservative party rule, U.K. voters look set to choose a different path. Here's how the election works and what the polls show.
Marianne Smyth was arrested in Maine and is accused of stealing more than $170,000 from victims in Northern Ireland.
Transgender middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz qualified for the Paris Olympics after winning the women's 1,500-meter final at the U.S. Olympic trials on Sunday.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
Through his friendships with Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, he wrote or co-wrote some of the signature films of an era when artists held an unusual level of creative control.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Beyond his comeback in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," Eddie Murphy gets candid with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about fatherhood, his passion for music and what a return to the stage could look like
Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy discusses his journey back to the stage and the revival of his famous character.
More than half of U.S. car dealerships are still struggling with a cyberattack that crippled a key software system, hampering their ability to sell cars. J.D. Power estimates the attack may have caused June retail sales to drop more than 5% compared to last year.
American car dealers could lose nearly $1 billion due to an ongoing cyberattack on software provider CDK Global. Charles Carmakal, chief technology officer of Mandiant Consulting, the security consulting organization of Google Cloud, joins CBS News to discuss how the hack is crippling operations, and what can be done to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
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.
The meme-stock investor bought more than 9 million shares of the online pet supply company, causing its stock to surge.
This week marks 50 years since the debut of the barcode, those machine-readable black stripes that have changed many aspects of modern life. Bradley Blackburn looks back at its history.
A global shift in the way the world produces energy has started. According to the International Energy Agency, the world will spend twice as much on clean energy in 2024, including solar, wind and nuclear, as it will on fossil fuels. John Dickerson explains.
The U.S. Army is searching for ways to keep soldiers cool as they face dangerously high temperatures in the field. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter caught up with the solutions being tested.
The United States is now the world's leading exporter of liquified natural gas, or LNG, after the country tripled its output in the past six years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Some environmentalists say this is defeating the Biden administration's goals of weaning us off fossil fuels to avert climate change-driven catastrophe in the future.
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.
Marianne Smyth was arrested in Maine and is accused of stealing more than $170,000 from victims in Northern Ireland.
Judge Juan Merchan has delayed the sentencing in Donald Trump's New York criminal case until September after the former president's lawyers argued his conviction should be overturned based on the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
Sen. Bob Menendez's sister, Caridad Gonzalez, testified on behalf of the defense in the bribery trial against the Democrat from New Jersey. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
British neonatal nurse Lucy Letby is already serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill others.
Following a CBS News investigation into police departments selling or trading in service weapons that were later used in crimes, the department profiled is changing its policy.
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station as NASA awaits more technical results before the capsule returns to Earth. CBS News space Analyst Bill Harwood reports.
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The FDA approved a new Alzheimer's treatment called donanemab on Tuesday. It is designed to help patients in the early stages of the disease. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains what to know.
With the help of American Humane, two Marines are reunited with their service dogs after a long journey from Okinawa, Japan, to Texas.
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $9.4 billion on food this Independence Day, with each consumer spending about $90. Here are a few tips to save money.
Thousands of people in Oroville, California, are under evacuation orders Wednesday because of a fast-moving wildfire. It's one of four major fires in the state, which is in the middle of a heat wave that is expected to last until next week.