Where so many working men are: In pain or video-gaming
The puzzling plunge of men in the U.S. labor force may be due to, among other things, disability and digital diversion
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Pediatricians warn against codeine in kids' prescriptions
The drug can cause dangerous side effects, including breathing problems and even deaths, doctors say
FDA warns mixing these common drugs can be deadly
A strong new FDA warning will be placed on close to 400 products to warn of dangerous drug combinations
DA: Boy, 5, died after parents gave him oxycontin
New York state parents are charged with second-degree manslaughter in the boy's death in May
Ohio tot OD's on painkillers twice in a week
A central Ohio couple is facing felony child endangerment charges
Leftover painkillers get shared, raising risk
Two studies shed light on the over-prescription of opioid painkillers and how some Americans gain access to the drugs
Prince death was accidental opioid overdose
Prince was found dead last month in his home outside Minneapolis
Feds: Colo. surgery tech accused of stealing syringes is HIV+
Hospital told 2,900 people that they should be tested for HIV and hepatitis B and C, which can be transmitted by contaminated needles
FDA approves drug-oozing implant to control addiction
A new FDA-approved option aims to curb drug craving and withdrawal symptoms for six months at a time
"I need to have a life": New ways to fight painkiller addiction
As opioid-related overdose deaths continue to climb, CBS News examines the pathway from pain to prescription painkillers and addiction
Utah law requiring fetal pain relief perplexes doctors
"The pain doesn't exist, so I can't make it go away," said David Turok of the University of Utah's obstetrics and gynecology department
Did Prince die a day before he was to see addiction doctor?
A bombshell report from the Minneapolis Star Tribune reveals new details about the circumstances surrounding Prince's death
FDA reconsiders painkiller training for doctors
Widespread abuse and addiction problems raise concerns that doctors need more safety training about powerful pain drugs
Sources: Prince had prescription painkillers when he died
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News it's still unclear what role, if any, the medications may have played in the music icon's death
Could marijuana help treat painkiller and heroin addiction?
Advocates argue marijuana can help ease people off narcotics; others say the science isn't there
Pros and cons of electronic prescriptions
New York is the first state to make computerized system mandatory to try to cut down on errors and abuse
Doctors resist new painkiller prescribing procedures
Federal officials, advocates press for them to be forced to check with databases first to prevent "doctor shopping" for addictive meds
Tarantula toxins might work as a painkiller
The search for more effective painkilling drugs leads researchers to an unlikely source
The surprising path from student athlete to heroin addict
For adolescents recovering from sports injuries, common painkillers can be a gateway to addiction
French drug trial reportedly leaves participant comatose
Prosecutors investigating "serious accident" in trial as total of 6 people hospitalized
After painkiller overdoses, patients continue to get drugs
Study finds "shocking" pattern of continuing opioid prescriptions that could put patients at risk
Drugs involved in fatal crash with miracle baby survivor
Utah tot survived 14 hours in freezing water after impaired mom flipped car in river
Brand-name vs. generics: Is the difference in your head?
Surprising study looks at why some placebos seem to work better than others
Deadly mix of heroin and powerful painkiller hits streets
A dangerous mixture of heroin and the powerful painkiller Fentanyl has caused nearly 100 deaths over the past year in Rhode Island, Maryland and Pennsylvania
Worry about prescription narcotic abuse is high
Almost 20 percent of Americans admit they've taken someone else's prescription painkillers
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Iran halts 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz, rejects Trump's diplomacy claims
As Trump again postpones his ultimatum to Iran and claims talks are "going very well," Tehran says he's lying and blocks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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DHS funding live updates as Senate-approved bill heads to House
The pressure now shifts to the House to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has severely disrupted air travel in some major airports. Follow live updates.
Ethics panel finds most violations proven against Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick
The full committee will recommend sanctions for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, after the House's April recess.
Iran's response to U.S. peace proposal expected Friday, sources say
The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point peace proposal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email breached by hackers linked to Iran
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
Judge hearing Fulton County's arguments for return of 2020 election material
The FBI executed a search warrant last month at a Fulton County elections office, seeking to take "all physical ballots" from the 2020 vote as well as tapes from vote-tabulating machines, ballot images and voter rolls.
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Michael Jordan says he was "all in" on NASCAR lawsuit
In a rare interview, Michael Jordan discusses settling his antitrust fight with NASCAR, his passion for racing and more.
Suspect in "Lovers' Lane" cold case murders arrested 36 years later
On Aug. 23, 1990, Cheryl Henry, 22, and her boyfriend Andy Atkinson, 21, were found dead in what has been called the "Lover's Lane Murders."
Helicopter crash off Hawaii leaves 3 dead, 2 injured, authorities say
A helicopter crashed Thursday afternoon on a remote beach on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two, authorities said.
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Consumer confidence slides amid concerns over the Iran war
Stock market volatility is hitting higher-income Americans, driving a sharper drop in consumer sentiment.
FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email breached by hackers linked to Iran
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
Iran war fallout raises odds of a U.S. recession, economists say
Economists say the conflict in Iran is making a recession more likely, with higher energy prices hitting consumers and businesses.
Suspect in "Lovers' Lane" cold case murders arrested 36 years later
On Aug. 23, 1990, Cheryl Henry, 22, and her boyfriend Andy Atkinson, 21, were found dead in what has been called the "Lover's Lane Murders."
Epstein survivors sue government, Google over release of personal info
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Consumer confidence slides amid concerns over the Iran war
Stock market volatility is hitting higher-income Americans, driving a sharper drop in consumer sentiment.
Iran war fallout raises odds of a U.S. recession, economists say
Economists say the conflict in Iran is making a recession more likely, with higher energy prices hitting consumers and businesses.
Netflix raises its subscription prices for the second time in 2 years
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie is returning to "Today" show on April 6, NBC says
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic AI a "supply chain risk"
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
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Iran's response to U.S. peace proposal expected Friday, sources say
The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point peace proposal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email breached by hackers linked to Iran
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
Ethics panel finds most violations proven against Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick
The full committee will recommend sanctions for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, after the House's April recess.
Epstein survivors sue government, Google over release of personal info
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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DHS funding live updates as Senate-approved bill heads to House
The pressure now shifts to the House to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has severely disrupted air travel in some major airports. Follow live updates.
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What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
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Iran's response to U.S. peace proposal expected Friday, sources say
The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point peace proposal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email breached by hackers linked to Iran
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
Man jailed for attacking woman after Barron Trump alerted police
Matvei Rumiantsev was sentenced for the attack which was witnessed on a video call by President Trump's youngest son.
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Iran halts 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz, rejects Trump's diplomacy claims
As Trump again postpones his ultimatum to Iran and claims talks are "going very well," Tehran says he's lying and blocks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ex-cop suspected of killing mothers of his children arrested in Portugal
Police said they found two bodies a day after stopping Cedric Prizzon in a car with his two children.
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Billy Idol on his career highs and lows
Rockstar Billy Idol spoke to Anthony Mason about how he broke into music, why he says he's lucky to be alive and what it's like to be a grandparent.
How "Love Story" has captivated audiences
The finale of the FX series "Love Story" aired Thursday and has captivated audiences as it follows the romance between John F. Kennedy. Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. The limited series focuses on well-documented moments in the couple's lives, but fills in the rest with fiction. It has also received some backlash. Adriana Diaz reports.
Savannah Guthrie on mom's disappearance
Savannah Guthrie is speaking out about her mom's disappearance as she prepares to return to the "Today" show. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Savannah Guthrie is returning to "Today" show on April 6, NBC says
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Camila Morrone talks new horror series
Camila Morrone, who stars in the series "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the show, what intimidated her about the horror genre, and working with the Duffer brothers.
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Technology
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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.
What jobs are most at risk from AI
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Suspect in "Lovers' Lane" cold case murders arrested 36 years later
On Aug. 23, 1990, Cheryl Henry, 22, and her boyfriend Andy Atkinson, 21, were found dead in what has been called the "Lover's Lane Murders."
Utah child's kidnapping case raises alarm
A Utah woman is facing criminal charges for allegedly kidnapping a boy she claims bullied her child. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.
Man jailed for attacking woman after Barron Trump alerted police
Matvei Rumiantsev was sentenced for the attack which was witnessed on a video call by President Trump's youngest son.
Takeaways from Nicolás Maduro's court hearing
A federal judge rejected former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's request to dismiss charges against him. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman breaks down the key takeaways from the court hearing on Thursday.
Savannah Guthrie on mom's disappearance
Savannah Guthrie is speaking out about her mom's disappearance as she prepares to return to the "Today" show. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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In a first, scientists observe a comet reversing its spin
The comet originated in the outer solar system and visits the inner solar system every 5.4 years.
Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
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Girl talks playing Mozart's childhood violin
Freya Chen, who is just 9 years old, talks about becoming the first person in the United States to play Wolfgang Mozart's childhood violin. She's joined by her teacher, Elizabeth Chang. The two give advice to others who want to play an instrument.
Daily multivitamin may slow biological aging
A new study suggests taking a daily multivitamin may slow biological again in adults over the age of 60. Alpa Shah, the senior director for medical and scientific affairs at Haleon explains what the study found and how slowing our biological age could translate to clinical health benefits. (Sponsored by Centrum Silver).
Utah child's kidnapping case raises alarm
A Utah woman is facing criminal charges for allegedly kidnapping a boy she claims bullied her child. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports.
U.S. moves to help South African refugees
The Free Press' Madeleine Rowley reported on the living conditions that South African refugees were facing after being brought to the U.S. by the Trump administration. Now, the government is moving to help them.
Billy Idol on his career highs and lows
Rockstar Billy Idol spoke to Anthony Mason about how he broke into music, why he says he's lucky to be alive and what it's like to be a grandparent.