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Senate still at impasse over impeachment trial; FDA issues ban on most flavored vaping products.
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FDA bans most flavored e-cigarettes
The Trump administration has outlawed the sale of fruit, candy, mint and dessert-flavored vapes popular with teens. But the ban has large exceptions which critics call a surrender to industry. Anna Werner reports.
FDA bans some vaping products, including fruit and mint flavors
Ban excludes menthol and tobacco flavors, as well as vaping products that must be manually filled with liquid.
Ban on many flavored e-cigarettes could come Friday
The FDA, under direction from the Trump administration, will likely announce a ban on mint, fruit and dessert flavored e-cigarette cartridges.
Ban on certain vape flavors could come Friday
The FDA is reportedly taking unprecedented action to try and stop the teen vaping epidemic. Under the direction of the Trump administration, it will likely announce a ban on mint, fruit and dessert flavored e-cigarette cartridges as soon as Friday. Anna Werner reports.
New laws in 2020 cover higher wages, the gig economy and more
Twenty-one states are increasing their minimum wage, from Florida to Washington.
Vaping tax could deter adults from quitting cigarettes
Economists estimate taxing vape products the same as cigarettes could deter 2.75 million from quitting over a decade.
Vaping tax could deter smokers from quitting
Economists say that imposing a federal tax on vaping could discourage millions of smokers from kicking the habit.
Teens vaping THC on the rise
Government research published this week finds teens are vaping marijuana in record numbers. Carter Evans reports.
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House votes to impeach President Trump; Online influencers banned from promoting vaping and guns
New York City approves ban on flavored vaping products
Supporters of the ban say the flavored products target kids, but adult users worry they will be forced to return to traditional tobacco.
Trump holds heated meeting on teen vaping
President Trump hosted a discussion on Friday with representatives from the vaping industry, health experts and anti-tobacco activists who clashed over how to reverse the teen vaping epidemic. Politico's health care reporter Sarah Owermohle joined CBSN with more.
Trump’s position on flavored e-cigs unclear
Things got heated at the White House on Friday when President Trump hosted a meeting on underage vaping. The president had promised months ago to ban most flavored e-cigarettes in the wake of a number of vaping-related illnesses and deaths. But he has since reconsidered. Kenneth Craig reports.
Trump holds meeting about vaping in U.S.
President Trump held a White House meeting about the issues surrounding vaping, health and potential new regulations on e-cigarettes Friday afternoon. Watch a portion of the meeting.
Trump speaks at vaping roundtable
The president held a meeting at the White House about electronic cigarettes
CDC: 47 deaths linked to vaping
Health officials are reporting a rise in lung illnesses linked to vaping. There are now nearly 2,300 illnesses and nearly 50 deaths. As Dr. Jon LaPook reports, the news comes after a teen was hospitalized for what could be "popcorn lung."
CDC finds nearly 50 deaths now linked to vaping
The latest numbers have been revealed after another type of severe lung damage linked to vaping turned up in a young patient in Canada.
Police seize 976 pounds of marijuana in North Texas
Sheriffs said the drugs and THC concentrate vaping cartridges were from California with a final destination of Georgia
Another type of lung injury may be linked to vaping
Doctors diagnosed a 17-year-old in Canada with "popcorn worker's lung" when he nearly died after vaping THC and flavored e-cigarettes for five months
Another illness could be linked to vaping
Doctors believe they may have discovered another type of lung injury tied to vaping e-cigarettes. The significant finding is linked to a 17-year-old in Canada who nearly died after five months of vaping THC and flavored e-cigarettes. But his case does not follow the same pattern of lung injuries seen in more than 2,000 U.S. cases. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
AMA calls for total ban on all vaping, e-cigarette products
The medical group cited a surge in teen use of e-cigarettes, which typically contain nicotine, as well as lung illnesses
N.Y. joins California in lawsuit against Juul
New York state officials have joined their counterparts in California and North Carolina in suing e-cigarette maker Juul, alleging the company created marketing campaigns that targeted youth and helped fuel teenage lung illness and, in some cases, vaping-related deaths. CBSN New York reports.
NY joins California in suing Juul over teen vaping
New York state officials say more than 220,000 kids under 18 are using e-cigarettes, causing a public health crisis
California sues Juul over e-cig marketing
California became the second state to file a lawsuit against Juul, accusing the e-cigarette maker of creating marketing campaigns that targeted teenagers. CBSN Los Angeles' Kara Finnstrom reports.
New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Details emerge about the victims of deadly New Orleans attack
At least 15 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
What we know about the New Orleans truck attacker
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 1
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
What to know about the Sugar Bowl 2025
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to Cheney, Thompson
Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, served as chair and vice chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee.
Stomach bug symptoms to know as norovirus cases surge in parts of U.S.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the U.S.
Gunman kills 12 people including 2 kids in Montenegro shooting spree
Officials say a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Montenegro, killing a dozen people before turning the gun on himself.
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10 wounded in shooting outside New York City event space, police say
A mass shooting in Jamaica, Queens left 10 teenagers hurt when police say several suspects opened fire outside a venue.
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China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
What to know about the Sugar Bowl 2025
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.
New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
FBI to brief House Homeland Security Committee on New Orleans attack
The Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterterrorism will brief the committee members and staff in a call on Thursday morning, according to a committee aide.
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China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 1
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
Here are 9 states cutting their individual income taxes on Jan. 1
Some states are ushering in lower income tax rates in January, part of a recent push to cut taxes for their residents.
Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2025
New Year's Day is observed by banks and delivery services, but holiday policies for individual retailers vary. Here's what to know.
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FBI to brief House Homeland Security Committee on New Orleans attack
The Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterterrorism will brief the committee members and staff in a call on Thursday morning, according to a committee aide.
Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to Cheney, Thompson
Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, served as chair and vice chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee.
The 119th Congress begins tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 1
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
Trump to hold D.C. rally on Jan. 19, day before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term in office on Jan. 20.
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Medicare's new spending cap in 2025
This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.
L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell.
Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.
New Year's resolutions often fail. Here's expert tips on how to keep them.
New Year's resolutions rarely last. Here's why they fail so often and how to change that, according to an expert.
Cappuccino Meltaway Bars sold nationwide recalled due to tree nuts
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
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Police raid airline's offices after crash killed 179 people in South Korea
The flight was carrying 181 passengers and crew when it belly-landed before slamming into a barrier, killing all aboard except two flight attendants.
Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.
Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.
Gunman kills 12 people including 2 kids in Montenegro shooting spree
Officials say a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Montenegro, killing a dozen people before turning the gun on himself.
Driver runs down 2 New Zealand police officers, killing 1
The attack jolted a country where the killing of police officers on duty is rare.
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These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8-year battle
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
5 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
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Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
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.
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
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What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
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Authorities search Houston location linked to New Orleans truck attacker
The FBI said it searched a location in Houston in connection to the New Orleans truck attack that killed 15 people.
New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.
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10 teens wounded in Queens mass shooting, police say
A mass shooting in Queens, NYC left 10 teenagers wounded outside the Amazura Concert Hall in Jamaica.
Cybertruck explodes at Trump Hotel in Vegas
A Tesla Cyberstruck exploded outside Trump Towers in Las Vegas, killing a person inside and injuring seven others. Police are investigating it as a possible act of terrorism, multiple sources with knowledge of the investigation told CBS News. Andres Gutierrez reports.
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When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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FBI says New Orleans attacker acted alone
The FBI now believes that the New Orleans attacker acted alone when he rammed a rented truck into crowds on Bourbon Street hours into New Year's Day. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Kati Weis have the latest information.
FBI now believes NOLA attacker acted alone
Officials in New Orleans gave an update Thursday on the deadly New Year's Day Bourbon Street truck attack, with the FBI saying it now believes the attacker acted alone with no accomplices. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Final arrangements for Jimmy Carter's funeral
The final plans are in place for former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Carter died over the weekend at the age of 100. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Security examined in New Orleans truck attack
Former NYPD Detective Felipe Rodriguez joined CBS News with his thoughts on the deadly New Orleans truck attack and security measures taken by the city. And CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more on how New Orleans is trying to beef up safety in the wake of the attack.
New details about Vegas Cybertruck explosion
Investigators are learning more about the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas Thursday. CBS News correspondent Andres Gutierrez has more on what was found inside the vehicle and what we know about the suspect.