1/2/20: CBSN Evening News
U.S. launches strike on Baghdad airport; 98 year old swimmer proves she's still the best.
U.S. launches strike on Baghdad airport; 98 year old swimmer proves she's still the best.
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.
Ban excludes menthol and tobacco flavors, as well as vaping products that must be manually filled with liquid.
The FDA, under direction from the Trump administration, will likely announce a ban on mint, fruit and dessert flavored e-cigarette cartridges.
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.
Twenty-one states are increasing their minimum wage, from Florida to Washington.
Economists estimate taxing vape products the same as cigarettes could deter 2.75 million from quitting over a decade.
Economists say that imposing a federal tax on vaping could discourage millions of smokers from kicking the habit.
Government research published this week finds teens are vaping marijuana in record numbers. Carter Evans reports.
House votes to impeach President Trump; Online influencers banned from promoting vaping and guns
Supporters of the ban say the flavored products target kids, but adult users worry they will be forced to return to traditional tobacco.
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.
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.
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.
The president held a meeting at the White House about electronic cigarettes
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."
The latest numbers have been revealed after another type of severe lung damage linked to vaping turned up in a young patient in Canada.
Sheriffs said the drugs and THC concentrate vaping cartridges were from California with a final destination of Georgia
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
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.
The medical group cited a surge in teen use of e-cigarettes, which typically contain nicotine, as well as lung illnesses
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.
New York state officials say more than 220,000 kids under 18 are using e-cigarettes, causing a public health crisis
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.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a chemical of concern in the deadly vaping outbreak. Vitamin E acetate, an additive sometimes used in e-cigarette fluids, may play a role in the outbreak that's sickened thousands and killed at least 42 people across the U.S. The CDC's principal deputy director, Dr. Anne Schuchat, joins CBSN with more.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
"We're not investing in students' future by engaging in relationships with companies that profit from war," Sacramento State University President Luke Wood told CBS News.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Powerful storms with damaging high winds threatened several states in the Southeast early Friday.
Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of former President Donald Trump, had been chosen as a Republican National Convention delegate along with three of his siblings.
Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus swerved through traffic, veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg and plunged into the river below.
"We're not investing in students' future by engaging in relationships with companies that profit from war," Sacramento State University President Luke Wood told CBS News.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
In a reversal experts believe was the first of its kind, Shenandoah County's school board voted 5-1 to rename Mountain View High School as Stonewall Jackson High School and Honey Run Elementary as Ashby Lee Elementary.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
A divided three-judge panel ruled last month a recently adopted congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
The three-judge panel upheld Steve Bannon's conviction for not responding to a subpoena from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus swerved through traffic, veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg and plunged into the river below.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
Video posted online shows the Rev. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce —protesters from Just Stop Oil — gluing themselves to the display.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
There's new reporting on the controversy surrounding the Miss USA organization. Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA relinquished their crowns and titles this week amid reports of a work environment that included bullying and harassment. Natalie Morales as more on the possible hidden message found in one of the pageant winner's statements.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Earlier this week, both Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava gave up their titles. In a resignation letter obtained by CBS News from a source familiar with the matter, Voigt accused organization leadership of creating a "toxic work environment."
Season three of the hit Netflix show "Bridgerton" is out next week and centers around wallflower Penelope Featherington and her seemingly unrequited crush, Colin Bridgerton. Anthony Mason visited the "Bridgerton" set during filming in December 2022, and recently spoke with star Nicola Coughlan over a cup of tea in New York at Lady Mendl's.
As the new season of the Netflix series approaches — with a release date set for May 16 — fans can look forward to seeing Nicola Coughlan in a new light.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
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 tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
Witness testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022. Read has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers argue local law enforcement officials are framing her. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has the latest on the testimony.
Bailey Boswell was convicted of murder in the 2017 death of Sydney Loofe. Boswell's boyfriend was also convicted and sentenced to death.
Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, was charged with murder, and various other charges in connection with the 23-year-old first-year law student's death, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Actress Nicola Coughlan told Anthony Mason about her acting journey, landing popular roles in "Derry Girls" and "Bridgerton," connecting with audiences and more in a sitdown interview at Lady Mendl's Tea Salon in New York City. "I think it doesn't really matter what you make — you want people to feel something," said Coughlan, adding that it's a "beautiful thing" to take people to another world.
Different colleges have taken different approaches to handling campus protests, with very different outcomes. Sacramento State's response stands out. Elise Preston had an exclusive interview with the university's president, one of the first to sit down to talk about the protests.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug. Steve Hartman has the incredible story in "On the Road."
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has delivered to Congress a highly-anticipated report on Israel's military operations in Gaza. The State Department investigation found no humanitarian law violations by Israel, but determined that "it is reasonable to assess" that some U.S. weapons may have been used in manners "inconsistent" with those laws. Ramy Inocencio reports.
A Virginia school district is now the first in the country to restore school names honoring Confederate leaders after they were removed in the racial reckoning of 2020. While some say the change honors their heritage, others say it reopens wounds of racial hate. Nikole Killion reports.