Deadly hospital bacteria
A D.C.-area hospital was forced to close its NICU after potentially fatal bacteria was found in the hospital. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest.
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D.C.-area hospital closes NICU after deadly bacteria found
Three babies in neonatal intensive care unit test positive for bacterium Pseudomonas; two infant deaths reportedly prompted testing
Comic Critics vs. Fans
"Suicide Squad" brought in $135.1 million dollars in its box office debut, but is getting ripped apart by critics. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax joins CBSN to discuss summer box office trends.
First-ever cop arrested on charge of supporting ISIS
Officials say a D.C. transit cop traveled to Libya twice and tried to provide ISIS with material support
"Corpse flower" blooms in Washington D.C.
Foul smelling plant known as the "corpse flower" bloomed at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C.
Shots fired at DC police; 5 arrested
Police said officers were responding to reports of gunfire when they were fired at Tuesday morning
PBS says it should have said fireworks were reruns
The service said it should have informed viewers that the footage was from previous years
Muslims find home at Washington church
"It starts with people understanding each other," organizer tells CBS News. "And then it grows to religions understanding each other"
Military Drill Confusion
CBS News' Kris van Cleave is outside Joint Base Andrews, near Washington D.C., where a military drill led to a real lockdown.
Cops: Suspect slipped GPS placed on prosthetic leg
Police believe Quincy Green escaped home confinement and committed a murder after a technician incorrectly placed the tracking device on his prosthetic leg
Vice President Joe Biden slammed Donald Trump's comments about a federal judge, calling the remarks "reprehensible and racist"
Vice President Joe Biden slammed Donald Trump's comments about a federal judge, calling the remarks "reprehensible and racist." Biden took aim at the presumptive GOP nominee at a conference in Washington D.C. on Thursday night. Elaine Quijano has details.
Sanders asked Obama to hold off Clinton endorsement
Bernie Sanders met with Obama Thursday, announced his intention to stay in the primary race
Police: 5 injured in D.C. jail stabbing
Fight between inmates leaves five hurt, two seriously, with puncture wounds and lacerations from a homemade weapon, jail officials say
Head of security at TSA removed from position
House committee says that the head of security operations at the Transportation Security Administration has been replaced
Even though the Obamas will remain in Washington so their daughter can finish school, Jarrett says President Obama won't try to upstage the next president
Even though the Obamas will remain in Washington so their daughter can finish school, Jarrett says President Obama won't try to upstage the next president.
Police: Man claiming anthrax drives truck on National Mall
Suspect in custody after driving truck onto National Mall, claiming exposure to anthrax
Saturday at 9-11 p.m.: All 12 living CIA directors share their passionate disagreements about the agency's past and its future
All 12 living CIA directors share their passionate disagreements about the agency's past and its future. Mandy Patinkin narrates, Saturday, May 21, 9-11 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. | Complete coverage
Police near Washington, D.C., are trying to figure out why a federal law enforcement officer allegedly went on a killing spree
Police near Washington, D.C., are trying to figure out why a federal law enforcement officer allegedly went on a killing spree. Eulalio Tordil was arrested Friday and accused of killing three people and wounding at least three others in three separate locations. Police say the violence started Thursday when Tordil killed his estranged wife. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Police in Maryland arrested a federal security officer who is suspected in three deadly shootings
Police in Maryland arrested a federal security officer who is suspected in three deadly shootings. The first shooting involved his estranged wife at a high school Thursday. On Friday, two more people were killed at a shopping mall and supermarket. Kris Van Cleave has more.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 6, 2016 edition
Flames once again lit up the night and were driven by winds that pushed and pulled the heat in all directions; It's pretty easy to have your order messed up when you're ordering from Starbucks, it's even easier if you're deaf
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed in separate shootings at a mall and shopping center in the Maryland suburbs near Washington D.C.
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed in separate shootings at a mall and shopping center in the Maryland suburbs near Washington D.C. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN with more on the arrest.
Police are investigating two D.C.-area shootings that have left two people dead and two others wounded
Police are investigating two D.C.-area shootings that have left two people dead and two others wounded. Authorities are still investigating whether the shootings are connected and are even probing whether they might be linked to a murder that happened Thursday. Cops are searching for a federal police officer as a person of interest in that case. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave is on the scene in Maryland with the latest.
Smoke prompts closure of D.C. Metro stations
Two subway stations closed for third-rail insulator repairs after smoke, fireball reported
Police: Man killed estranged wife outside of Maryland high school
Suspected gunman on the run after he allegedly shot and killed wife; bystander who tried to intervene wounded
The newest Marvel superhero movie, Captain America, is expected to have a record-shattering opening at the box office
The newest Marvel superhero movie, Captain America, is expected to have a record-shattering opening at the box office. Many superhero fans are hoping this will live up to the hype after disappointment with recent superhero releases. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax joins CBSN to discuss.
Watch Live: Biden to speak as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire expected
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he will recommend his ministers accept the ceasefire deal.
Thanksgiving weather forecast maps show snow storms, winter cold fronts
Winter storm weather is forecast to bring snow to different parts of the country in the days around Thanksgiving 2024, potentially interrupting travel.
Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
Walmart U.S. CEO explains the retailer's DEI policy rollback
John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.
Trump "border czar" Tom Homan to visit border with Texas governor
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star.
Why Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
Child care can cost more than families pay for rent, mortgage, college
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than 30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
Airport closes runways in search for dog that escaped from plane
The plan is to get close enough to tranquilize the animal with a hypodermic needle, airport officials said.
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Child care can cost more than families pay for rent, mortgage, college
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
Thanksgiving weather forecast maps show snow storms, winter cold fronts
Winter storm weather is forecast to bring snow to different parts of the country in the days around Thanksgiving 2024, potentially interrupting travel.
Poll: Most say they'll avoid try to political talk at post-election Thanksgiving
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Walmart U.S. CEO explains the retailer's DEI policy rollback
John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.
Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
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Child care can cost more than families pay for rent, mortgage, college
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
Walmart U.S. CEO explains the retailer's DEI policy rollback
John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.
Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
A day in the life of a Southwest plane during Thanksgiving travel season
Southwest Airlines gears up for record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, coordinating thousands of flights daily to ensure millions of passengers reach their destinations.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
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Poll: Most say they'll avoid try to political talk at post-election Thanksgiving
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Trump "border czar" Tom Homan vows "there is going to be a mass deportation"
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott served meals to troops stationed in Eagle Pass and Edinburg as part of Operation Lone Star.
No-fault divorce advocates start to fret as talk of banning it bubbles up
Warnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to "pull the trigger" while they still have the option of no-fault divorce.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
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Why Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
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Airport closes runways in search for dog that escaped from plane
The plan is to get close enough to tranquilize the animal with a hypodermic needle, airport officials said.
Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
Watch Live: Biden to speak as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire expected
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he will recommend his ministers accept the ceasefire deal.
U.S. says unexplained drone sightings near U.K. military bases ongoing
The U.S. Air Force says more unexplained drones have been sighted near major British military bases used by American forces.
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Danielle Pinnock talks "Ghosts"
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
Colman Domingo on starring in "The Madness"
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."
Brittney Griner shares pictures of baby Bash
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash, in July. Now, they're sharing adorable family photos and looking ahead to their first Christmas together.
Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of inflating Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
"Glicked" sweeps box office
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
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AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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.
How AI can help to plan your next vacation
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
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.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
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.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
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.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers convicted of killing their parents more than three decades ago, was postponed Monday after technical issues with the brothers' virtual appearance. The family of the brothers are asking a judge to reduce their sentences of life without parole.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider Lyle and Erik's sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents after new evidence was introduced. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
NFL, NBA warn players about burglaries
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
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.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
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.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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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.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
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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Homan blasts Biden border policies
Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for "border czar" in his second term, blasted President Biden's immigration and border security policies while touring the U.S.-Mexico border with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Trump's team on Israel-Hezbollah news
A U.S. official tells CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump's team reacted favorably to a potential ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S. and France for an end in the war in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal expected
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has laid out three objectives behind a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. Netanyahu says he will take the proposal to his security cabinet for approval. CBS News' Debora Patta reports.
Netanyahu on Israel, Lebanon ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he will bring his security cabinet a proposal for a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group backed by Iran. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more.
Will Biden react to Middle East news?
All eyes are on the White House as news emerges of an imminent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah to stop fighting in Lebanon. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more on the U.S. reaction to the potential development.