RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating STD and hepatitis outbreaks
CDC officials are warning of delays and disruptions due to cuts to laboratory staff.
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How one community is fighting rising syphilis infections
The Navajo Nation has a unique program to fight sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis.
Fighting STDs on Indian reservations
Syphilis rates in the U.S. rose to a 70-year high in 2022, and tripled in the Navajo Nation from 2019-2022. Dr. Celine Gounder takes a look at a program to help fight STDs on Indian reservations in the Southeast.
CDC purges STD and vaccine info after Trump gender order
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
Preventative health care, screenings guide
CBS News HealthWatch compiled a series of guides for preventative care and screenings to stay on top of your health at different ages throughout your life. Dr. Celine Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at the Kaiser Family Foundation, breaks down the advice.
In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
U.S. investigating first cases of new drug-resistant gonorrhea strain
Massachusetts has identified two cases so far that were infected by the strain, which appears to have developed some resistance to ceftriaxone.
Companies rush to market at-home STD tests. But are they reliable?
Online shoppers can already choose from more than a dozen self-testing kits, typically ranging in price from $69 to $500.
Sexually transmitted infections spike as syphilis cases hit 30-year high
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
To teach safe sex, don't forget about pleasure, study says
When people learn how to make condoms "sexy," they're more likely to use them, researchers said.
R. Kelly "needs to go to jail": Faith Rodgers
Faith Rodgers has accused disgraced R&B star R. Kelly of recording them having sex without her consent and knowingly giving her an STD. Rogers, whose lawsuit against Kelly is pending, appears in the documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly." She and her parents, Kelly Rodgers and Pastor Charles Rodgers, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the documentary and how coming forward with the accusations has changed their lives.
CDC raises alarm about "growing STD epidemic" as cases hit record high
The new high threatens millions of Americans, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says
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Mexico avoids U.S. tariffs with potential deal; Native American vet returns to Normandy.
Newborn syphilis cases in U.S. reach 20 year high
The number of babies born with the disease has more than doubled since 2013
STDs rise to record levels in U.S., CDC reports
"We are in the midst of an absolute STD public health crisis in this country" as drug-resistant infections rise
Woman contracts rare "flesh-eating" STD
The sexually transmitted disease called donovanosis can destroy genital tissue
R. Kelly faces new accusations
R&B singer R. Kelly is facing new accusations of misconduct tonight. A young woman is suing him for failing to disclose a sexually transmitted disease that she claims Kelly gave her. The woman also accuses him of sexual battery. Jericka Duncan has the story.
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Trump casts doubt on North Korea summit; Heroic military dogs receive K-9 Medal of Courage
R. Kelly accuser breaks her silence: "What about the ones who don't walk away?"
Faith Rodgers is suing the singer-songwriter for failure to disclose a sexually transmitted disease and accuses him of sexual battery
STD cases reach all-time high in this state
Officials are particularly concerned by a spike in stillbirths due to congenital syphilis
R. Kelly STD accusations
A woman has accused R. Kelly of knowingly infecting her with an STD while grooming her for a "sex cult," her attorney says. Police are reviewing the claims.
"Huge concern" about spread of super-resistant gonorrhea
The infection is resistant to multiple dugs used to treat the infection, health officials in the U.K. say
STD cases hit record high in the U.S.
Annual CDC report on sexually transmitted diseases shows more than 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in 2016
3 accusers sue Usher over herpes allegations
Three people are suing Usher, claiming he didn't inform them about an alleged herpes infection before having sexual contact
New hope in search for vaccine against gonorrhea
New research shows that a routine meningitis shot may offer at least some protection
Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China
President Trump said he will slap more tariffs on imports from China if it doesn't withdraw a retaliatory tariff on U.S. products.
Stock market whipsaws as economists cite recession risks
Stocks are swinging wildly amid mounting concerns about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.
Relentless rain and storms kill at least 20 in South and parts of Midwest
Days of unrelenting heavy rain and storms killed at least 20 people as some rivers rose to near-record levels and towns were inundated across the South and parts of the Midwest.
Trump admin. asks Supreme Court to take case of deported Maryland man
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man, was deported to El Salvador on March 15 despite a protective order.
Jamie Dimon, Wall Street figures warn about Trump's tariffs
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and noted Wall Street investor Bill Ackman are speaking out about President Trump's tariffs.
Opening statements on tap in "Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell's trial
Opening statements in Lori Vallow Daybell's trial in Arizona are set to start Monday. She is charged in the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.
North Korea marathon resumes 6 years after COVID, but it's not for everyone
North Korea has hosted the first Pyongyang International Marathon since sealing its borders during the pandemic, but there were likely no American runners.
3 Harvard students and 2 recent grads have student visas revoked
Three students at Harvard University and two recent graduates have had their student visas revoked, the school confirmed on Sunday.
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Jamie Dimon, Wall Street figures warn about Trump's tariffs
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and noted Wall Street investor Bill Ackman are speaking out about President Trump's tariffs.
Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China
President Trump said he will slap more tariffs on imports from China if it doesn't withdraw a retaliatory tariff on U.S. products.
Trump admin. asks Supreme Court to block return of deported Maryland man
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man, was deported to El Salvador on March 15 despite a protective order.
Stock market whipsaws as economists cite recession risks
Stocks are swinging wildly amid mounting concerns about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.
How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.
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Jamie Dimon, Wall Street figures warn about Trump's tariffs
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and noted Wall Street investor Bill Ackman are speaking out about President Trump's tariffs.
Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China
President Trump said he will slap more tariffs on imports from China if it doesn't withdraw a retaliatory tariff on U.S. products.
Stock market whipsaws as economists cite recession risks
Stocks are swinging wildly amid mounting concerns about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.
U.S. stock futures sag, overseas markets plunge as tariff turmoil continues
Stocks in the U.S. look set for another for another rough outing Monday as the Trump tariff fallout continues to roil global markets.
Trump tells Americans to "hang tough" as 10% universal tariffs take effect
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
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Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China
President Trump said he will slap more tariffs on imports from China if it doesn't withdraw a retaliatory tariff on U.S. products.
Trump admin. asks Supreme Court to block return of deported Maryland man
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man, was deported to El Salvador on March 15 despite a protective order.
How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.
In Speaker Johnson's Louisiana district, Medicaid is a lifeline
Nearly 40% of the people in House Speaker Mike Johnson's district in Louisiana rely on Medicaid.
Civil rights-era government agency to be purged
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.
In Speaker Johnson's Louisiana district, Medicaid is a lifeline
Nearly 40% of the people in House Speaker Mike Johnson's district in Louisiana rely on Medicaid.
Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
Maintaining the safety of our food
Despite efforts to keep our nation's food supply safe, an estimated 3,000 people die each year, and 48 million are sickened, from food-borne Illnesses. Correspondent David Pogue looks at the efforts to minimize contamination and prevent outbreaks, and asks how the Trump administration's latest cuts will affect the work of food safety agencies.
Doctors thought 34-year-old mom was healthy. She had Stage III cancer
Heather Barry, now 36, is among the rising number of younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
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Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China
President Trump said he will slap more tariffs on imports from China if it doesn't withdraw a retaliatory tariff on U.S. products.
North Korea marathon resumes 6 years after COVID, but it's not for everyone
North Korea has hosted the first Pyongyang International Marathon since sealing its borders during the pandemic, but there were likely no American runners.
Stock market whipsaws as economists cite recession risks
Stocks are swinging wildly amid mounting concerns about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy.
Russian court reduces prison sentence for U.S. soldier Gordon Black
A Russian appeals court reduced the prison sentence for Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who was convicted of stealing from and threatening his girlfriend.
U.S. stock futures sag, overseas markets plunge as tariff turmoil continues
Stocks in the U.S. look set for another for another rough outing Monday as the Trump tariff fallout continues to roil global markets.
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LOCASH on new album on the way
Ahead of their new album "Bet the Farm," country stars Preston Brust and Chris Lucas join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss their latest chart-topping moment and what comes next.
"White Lotus" star Walton Goggins on shocking season finale
Actor Walton Goggins spoke to "CBS Mornings" about "The White Lotus" season three finale, fan theories and more.
David Foster on Broadway musical, "BOOP!"
David Foster, the legendary music producer behind hits for Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his first Broadway musical, inspired by the classic cartoon character Betty Boop.
"White Lotus" star Walton Goggins on finale
Actor Walton Goggins talks about the season finale of the hit HBO series "The White Lotus." Season three follows the fate of the guests and staff at a luxury resort in Thailand. Goggins' character, a troubled man in search of answers about his father's mysterious past, is a major part of the finale, which aired Sunday.
Jay North, star of original "Dennis the Menace" TV series, dies at 73
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
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China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security 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.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
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Geomagnetic storms could bring northern lights show to parts of U.S.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in southwestern Libya.
Monkeys are "best yodellers" in the world, study says
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
Peggy Whitson on her space legacy and commanding a new mission for Axiom
From breaking records to breaking barriers, astronaut Peggy Whitson shares what it feels like to see Earth from space.
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Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
Catholic priest shot dead at his parish rectory in Kansas
Arul Carasala was shot and killed by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in Seneca, Kansas, church officials said.
Stabbing deaths of 2 women college students spark outrage in Italy
The brutal killings of two students within days of each other have unleashed a wave of anger and calls for a "cultural revolution" against violence towards women.
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SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
NASA rover captures giant dust devil devouring smaller one on Mars
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
Peggy Whitson on Astronaut Hall of Fame
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has completed 10 spacewalks and spent 675 days in orbit, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her historic career and upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame.
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
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Trump threatens China with more tariffs
President Trump on Monday threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on imports from China if Beijing doesn't remove its retaliatory 34% import fee on American products. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Jo Ling Kent join CBS News 24/7 with more.
LOCASH on new album on the way
Ahead of their new album "Bet the Farm," country stars Preston Brust and Chris Lucas join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss their latest chart-topping moment and what comes next.
Where markets stand days after tariff news
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what we're seeing from the markets Monday as President Trump reinforces his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on dozens of nations. "This is turbulence. This is uncertainty," CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explained on CBS News 24/7. Plus, CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi brings us the latest from Washington, D.C.
Supreme Court asked to block return of man
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block an order to return a Maryland man who was mistakenly arrested and deported to an El Salvador prison last month. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more on that and other legal cases.
Stocks swing, oil prices fall amid tariffs
Stocks are making sharp swings on Monday amid ongoing concerns about the U.S. economy following President Trump's tariff announcement last week. Helima Croft, the head of global commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets, joins CBS News 24/7 to break down what's happening.
