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Walgreens to close up to a quarter of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
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"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Prices for vitamins, tampons, facial cleanser, lotion, box fans and chips have also been lowered, the company said.
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Following a pivotal FDA rule change, CVS and Walgreens will start offering the abortion pill, mifepristone, to individuals with prescriptions in states where abortion is legal. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for public health at KFF, has more on what you need to know.
CVS and Walgreens say they will begin selling the abortion pill mifepristone in March. Lee Hasselbacher, research assistant professor at the University of Chicago, joins CBS News to discuss the move.
Reproductive rights advocates Friday hailed a historic decision by Walgreens and CVS to begin dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone as soon as this month. The two pharmacy chains said the prescription pill will available in states where it's legal. Nikki Battiste has more.
The two largest pharmacy chains in the U.S., CVS and Walgreens, will start selling the abortion pill mifepristone as soon as this month, the companies said Friday. Both companies were certified to dispense the pills following regulatory changes by the FDA. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
In January, the FDA changed regulations to allow retail pharmacies to sell the drug mifepristone.
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Some staff members at major U.S. pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS walked off the job this week over working conditions. The three-day walkouts that began Monday follow similar walkouts last month in Arizona, Washington, Oregon and Massachusetts. Shane Jerominski, a licensed independent pharmacist, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to shutter more than 150 U.S. stores while CVS and Walgreens also plan to shutter more than 1,500 pharmacies across the country. Public health experts warn these drugstores are closing in mostly low-income neighborhoods. Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, a family medicine and urgent care doctor, joined CBS News to discuss the issue.
Pharmacy chain leader exits as company pivots away from retail and toward health care services.
The San Francisco district attorney is facing criticism after declining to file criminal charges against a Walgreens security guard who fatally shot a suspected shoplifter last month, saying the evidence showed the guard acted in self-defense. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
There is growing outrage over the death of a man, Banko Brown, who was killed while allegedly shoplifting from a Walgreens. San Francisco's district attorney says no charges will be brought against the security guard who killed him. Nancy Chen reports.
The woman had to undergo an emergency C-section after the shooting, police said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is using its "market power to defend the right to choose."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has canceled the renewal of the state's $54 million contract with Walgreens over the company's decision to halt distribution of abortion medication by mail in 21 states.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will no longer do business with Walgreens, criticizing the drug store chain for its decision to restrict access to abortion pills in 21 states. The pills are legal in at least four of those states.
Cutting hours is meant to ease workload for employees and deliver better customer service, pharmacy chains say.
Justice Department also ruled that the USPS may legally deliver abortion drugs in all 50 U.S. states.
CVS and Walgreens are both limiting the amount of children's pain and fever medications a person can purchase as supplies run low during a rise in respiratory infections. Riley Children's Health primary care pediatrician Dr. Shannon Dillon joins CBS News to discuss what parents should and should not do if they can't find medication at the pharmacy.
The nation's two largest pharmacy chains, CVS and Walgreens, announced they are settling lawsuits over their roles in the opioid crisis to the tune of $5 billion each. CBS News' Elaine Quijano speaks with Peter Mougey, who represented affected communities in these settlements, about where the money is going and what this means for future cases.
A federal judge has ruled that Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis and can be held responsible. There’s no word yet on how much the chain will have to pay. Thousands have been evacuated from their homes in southwestern France due to a massive wildfire amid a European heatwave. And comedian Steve Martin tells The Hollywood Reporter his current Hulu series may be the last TV or film work he does.
Amanda Starrantino reports on a judge ruling in San Francisco's favor in opioid lawsuit against Walgreens (8-10-2022)
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
Forecasters warned that Hurricane Beryl would bring "extremely dangerous" conditions.
Steve Bannon had to report to prison after the Supreme Court rejected his plea to stay out.
Border Patrol processed approximately 84,000 migrants in June, the lowest monthly level since President Biden took office.
The Israeli army ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from much of Khan Younis on Monday, a sign that troops are likely to launch a new ground assault.
After the debate prompted concern among Democrats about President Biden's fitness for a second term, his campaign is pushing forward and his family is encouraging him to stay in the race.
A Florida judge has released the transcripts of a 2006 grand jury investigation that looked into sex trafficking and rape allegations made against wealthy and infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Hurricane Beryl is the first storm on record to reach a powerful Category 4 this early in the season.
Rep. Victoria Spartz is facing a weapons charge after her office confirmed she had an unloaded handgun in her suitcase while going through security at a Virginia airport.
Chicken Soup for the Soul, which once surged on the strength of nurturing content, tumbled deeper into debt after buying DVD provider Redbox.
Jonathan Kaye's attorney claims he was "terrorized" before throwing punch at a woman in June in Brooklyn.
Charlotte, a stingray at a North Carolina aquarium, made national news after the discovery she was pregnant even though there were no male stingrays in her tank.
California law takes effect today amid partisan divide over firearms that killed more than 48,000 Americans in 2022.
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Jonathan Kaye's attorney claims he was "terrorized" before throwing punch at a woman in June in Brooklyn.
California law takes effect today amid partisan divide over firearms that killed more than 48,000 Americans in 2022.
So-called personality hires can bring real value to companies, but are sometimes resented by co-workers.
Wells Fargo tests dozens of burrito bowls from Chipotle Mexican Grill amid social media complaints about skimpy servings.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
Rep. Victoria Spartz is facing a weapons charge after her office confirmed she had an unloaded handgun in her suitcase while going through security at a Virginia airport.
After the debate prompted concern among Democrats about President Biden's fitness for a second term, his campaign is pushing forward and his family is encouraging him to stay in the race.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former presidents are entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official acts. Here's what that means for former President Donald Trump.
House Republicans want audio recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur as part of their impeachment inquiry.
California law takes effect today amid partisan divide over firearms that killed more than 48,000 Americans in 2022.
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Hurricane Beryl ripped doors, windows and roofs in homes across the southeast Caribbean after making landfall on the island of Carriacou as a Category 4.
The Israeli army ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from much of Khan Younis on Monday, a sign that troops are likely to launch a new ground assault.
Pope Francis has formally signed off on the canonization of Carlo Acutis, who will become the first-ever saint from the millennial generation.
Israeli forces had detained Al-Shifa hospital boss Mohammed Abu Selmia and said Hamas was using the facility as a commander center.
It was "f---ing mind-blowing," the "Back to the Future" actor posted about his appearance with the band at the Glastonbury Festival.
Legendary rapper Flavor Flav joins USA Water Polo national teams as the official hype man, bringing energy, support, and unexpected surprises to the athletes.
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Construction engineer Joey Chestnut found his true calling when he became a competitive eater; he would go on to win the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island 16 times since 2007. In this profile that originally aired on "CBS Sunday Morning" on July 4, 2010, correspondent Bill Geist talks with Chestnut about what he would (or would not) eat; with Joey's mother, Alicia, about his childhood love of hot dogs and macaroni & cheese; and with George Shea, chairman of Major League Eating, who calls Chestnut "the greatest eater in history."
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Legendary rapper Flavor Flav is officially the new hype man for the USA Water Polo women's and men's national teams. He signed a 5-year sponsorship deal and is making a financial contribution to the women's Olympic team. His role includes multiple appearances annually at USA Water Polo events and exclusive social media collaborations. Flavor Flav and Maggie Steffens, U.S. women's water polo captain, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about their collaboration.
The meme-stock investor bought more than 9 million shares of the online pet supply company, causing its stock to surge.
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A murky law involving emergency protection orders leads to some judges allowing domestic abusers to keep their weapons.
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The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.
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