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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.
Tech giant alludes to rash of deaths and lung injuries in moving to delete nearly 200 apps from its online store
Surgeons at a Detroit hospital recently performed what’s believed to be the first double lung transplant on a 17-year-old patient whose lungs were irreparably damaged due to vaping. Doctors at Henry Ford Health System say he’s slowly recovering. They are pleading with everyone to stop using e-cigarettes. Dean Reynolds reports.
A Michigan teenager is recovering after a rare double-lung transplant. He's one of 2,000 Americans who have been treated for severe lung damage linked to vaping. Dean Reynolds reports.
The six-hour operation is believed to be the first double-lung transplant for a victim of vaping
The federal government is taking action to fight the vaping crisis. President Trump wants to raise the age to purchase e-cigarettes from 18 to 21. The move comes amid new findings that recent vaping related illnesses and deaths are linked to vitamin E acetate. Danya Bacchus reports.
Federal health officials have made a breakthrough in their investigation into the lung illnesses and deaths linked to vaping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found vitamin-e acetate in all 29 samples of lung fluid taken from patients.
Vitamin E acetate was found in fluid taken from the lungs of 29 patients across the country
Juul Labs, the bestselling e-cigarette brand in the U.S., announced Thursday that it will voluntarily stop selling its popular mint-flavored e-cigarette pods in the company's latest attempt to ward off public outcry that blames the company for the uptick in e-cigarette use among teens.
The Trump administation is developing plans to ban flavored vaping products with the exception of menthol and tobacco flavors. Axios health care editor Sam Baker joins CBSN to discuss the potential ban, what it means for consumers, and how vaping policies could shape the 2020 election.
Stephen Hahn will play a key role in the Food and Drug Administration's fight against youth vaping and opioid addiction
Tobacco giant cites risk of a federal flavored vaping ban in writing down its stake in the e-cig company
A former Juul executive is accusing the vaping giant of selling and shipping one million contaminated vaping pods. He's alleging he was fired for raising concerns about the quality of Juul products. Anna Warner reports.
Former Juul senior vice president Siddharth Breja claims he was fired in March for raising concerns about contaminated pods
In today's MoneyWatch headlines, Juul pulls most flavored vape products from shelves, Johnson and Johnson agrees to a settlement over pelvic mesh, and the owner of Budweiser accuses MillerCoors of stealing trade secrets.
Juul said it will immediately stop selling its fruit-flavored e-cigarettes. But the company will keep selling its lucrative mint, menthol and tobacco flavors.
The flavors affected by Thursday's announcement — mango, crème, fruit and cucumber — account for 10% of Juul's sales
Two more people have died in Minnesota from vaping-related illnesses. While both the CDC and the FDA have issued warnings for people to avoid vaping, the underlying cause of the deaths and more than 1,100 illnesses remain unknown. Rolling Stone reporter EJ Dickson joins CBSN AM to discuss her reporting on the health crisis.
Insurance company Prudential will treat users of e-cigarettes like smokers, making their policies more expensive
We're getting an inside look at the growing underground vaping industry, as more states take steps to fight the health risks linked to e-cigarettes. Washington is now the 5th state this year to ban the sale of flavored vaping devices. This comes as a total of 27 deaths across 22 states are being tied to vaping. Carter Evans reports.
As health officials investigate an outbreak of illnesses, "Eye on America" went undercover to find out how dangerous THC vaping products end up on the streets
CBS News' original series "Eye on America" goes undercover looking into the black market vaping industry. Carter Evans reports.
The president of the largest flight attendant union wants the FAA to ban e-cigarettes from planes because their lithium-ion batteries could be a fire hazard. Lithium-ion batteries power virtually everything we travel with -- but the concern about vaping devices stems from the fact they're often powered by cheaper batteries, raising fears they're more likely to fail. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Drugstore and grocery chains join retailers opting out of e-cig market as deadly illnesses tied to vaping probed
Investors are scurrying from cannabis companies just as state regulators are imposing temporary vaping bans
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile has NATO members on edge after the missiles were used in a strike on Ukraine early Thursday morning.
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Most Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, live there legally through Temporary Protected Status, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Ernie and Cheryl Johnson had planned to hold onto their late son Michael's quirky key collection forever. But then they met 6-year-old Cooper Kivett.
Most Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, live there legally through Temporary Protected Status, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
Under the Philippine penal code, such public remarks may constitute a crime and can be punishable by a jail term and fine.
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile has NATO members on edge after the missiles were used in a strike on Ukraine early Thursday morning.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Delicious menu suggestions from top chefs, cookbook authors, food writers, restaurateurs, and the editors of Food & Wine magazine.
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
Nearly 25 years after the original "Gladiator" won five Academy Awards, Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," out Nov. 22. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director about bringing his epic vision back to life.
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
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.
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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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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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.
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Both the NFL and NBA have issued alerts this week warning players that a recent series of break-ins and robberies at the homes of athletes may not be a coincidence.
Two men form a friendship over their love of the U.S. A group helps make travel more comfortable for kids with autism. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
The holidays are often called the season of giving, but for cybercriminals, it's the season of hacking. This year, corporate giants have suffered paralyzing cyberattacks, and a new study found that 86% of ransomware attacks hit on a holiday or weekend. Here's what to know about staying safe online.
Israel is targeting Hezbollah in a new wave of deadly airstrikes in central Beirut. Lebanese civil defense officials say the attacks have killed at least 11 and wounded more than 60. Meanwhile in Gaza, the United Nations said this week that humanitarian aid delivery was "grinding to a halt" in the territory.