Coronavirus is now a pandemic. What does that mean?
The World Health Organization has officially designated the novel coronavirus a pandemic.
The World Health Organization has officially designated the novel coronavirus a pandemic.
As the coronavirus spreads worldwide, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding the outbreak. Dr. Max Gomez offers his insights to CBSN New York.
The pig virus was able to get into lab-cultured cells of people and other species, raising concerns about potential outbreaks in humans
Officials say the decision will help researchers better understand dangerous pathogens, but critics fear the risk if a "super germ" escaped
46 people infected including 15 medical staff; another 20 people showing symptoms of potentially fatal Middle East respiratory syndrome
As outbreak spreads in South Korea, health officials warn it could travel here, too
Two hospitals that treated patients are sealed off
With six now dead and a total of 87 infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, health officials are heightening measures to contain the virus
The deaths are the first after 24 reported cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Daily health headlines: Two servings of white bread a day raises risk of obesity, a new clue to fighting viruses like MERS, and more top stories.
Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the week’s top medical stories including a recent outbreak of the deadly MERS virus in the U.S., the link between cholesterol and infertility, and a new study on childhood obesity.
Airplane cabins are known to be a hotbed for germs. Now new research from Auburn University shows bacteria can linger on airplane surfaces for more than a week. David Begnaud reports.
The latest person infected with MERS is an unidentified Illinois man who had only mild symptoms and never went to the doctor for treatment. CDC scientists believe he was exposed to the virus after casual contact with the Indiana doctor who was the first documented case in the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
The FBI has issued "Wanted" posters for five members of the Chinese military who have been charged with running a cyber espionage operation targeting U.S. companies; and, Wyatt Andrews shares the story of 70-year-old Jerry Reid, who finally aced college on his third try.
The CDC says an Illinois man got MERS from a health care worker, who had contracted it in the Middle East. CBS News' Dr. Holly Phillips tracks the latest.
A MERS patient in Orlando appears to have infected at least two other people. The CDC is trying to track down hundreds of passengers and crew members who may have shared a flight with the patient. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips reports.
A man in isolation at an Orlando hospital has the second confirmed American case of MERS. The patient is a health care worker from Saudi Arabia. Charlie Rose reports.
A second case of the MERS virus has been found in Florida, the Centers for Disease control announced Monday. Of the 538 reported cases around the world, there have been 145 deaths. While there is no connection between the cases, both MERS cases in the U.S. were contracted in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Manned American spyplanes are combing Nigeria for any sign of the more than 200 girls who were abducted nearly four weeks ago by the Boko Haram terrorist group; and, nearly 1,000 days after it closed for repairs following an earthquake in the summer of 2011, the Washington Monument has reopened to the public.
A patient with the first confirmed U.S. case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) continues to improve at Community Hospital in Munster, Ind. According to the hospital, no new cases have been identified.
Jeffrey Kluger, senior science editor for Time Magazine, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” with more on the deadly MERS disease that has made its way from the Middle East to Indiana.
The CDC says a deadly disease called Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, has turned up in Indiana. Until now, the virus has been seen only in the Middle East and Europe and about 100 people have died from it. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
This rare, deadly virus has been found for the first time in the U.S. Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the virus' symptoms, as well as who may be at risk.
With deaths mounting in Gaza and another Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal on the table, Netanyahu is under pressure from all sides.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
The MSC Cargo Passion III made it through the 35-foot temporary channel on Sunday carrying nearly 1,000 containers.
Dutch medical device maker Philips said Monday it had reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
More than two years after jet fuel leaked into the system supplying water to almost 93,000 people in Hawaii, families impacted are taking the U.S. government to trial.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Peter Smith "is aware of what is happening and is able to communicate a little" after the shark attack, his wife. said.
More than 100 tornadoes were detected in six states in the Midwest over the weekend.
Only four giant pandas are currently living in the U.S. after most zoos returned the pandas they received from China.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be in Africa around the same time that Harry is expected in London for an event to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games.
Only four giant pandas are currently living in the U.S. after most zoos returned the pandas they received from China.
Robbi Mecus died of injuries sustained in a fall. Her climbing partner, a 30-year-old woman from California, was seriously injured, officials said.
Within three or four years, Aurora Innovation and its competitors expect to put thousands of self-driving trucks on America's public freeways. But the image of driverless semis on highways concerns many people, polls show.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company on Friday evening, just before the expiration of the previous contract.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.
Under the new law signed this week, ByteDance has nine to 12 months to sell the platform to an American owner, or TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Campus protesters are "looking for some sort of acknowledgement from our leadership," Democratic Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania said.
Hanna Siegel's uncle, U.S.-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, was one of the hostages seen in a Hamas propaganda video Saturday.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Oregon is helping Medicaid patients cope with soaring heat, smoky skies and other effects of climate change.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be in Africa around the same time that Harry is expected in London for an event to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games.
Only four giant pandas are currently living in the U.S. after most zoos returned the pandas they received from China.
A local Indigenous tribe had watched over the orca calf after her pregnant mother died on a rocky beach in late March.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu has reportedly been detained for questioning after two women accused him of sexual assault.
With deaths mounting in Gaza and another Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal on the table, Netanyahu is under pressure from all sides.
Justin Hartley returns to television as both star and executive producer of "Tracker," an action-packed drama where he plays Colter Shaw, a survivalist hunting for missing persons across the country.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu has reportedly been detained for questioning after two women accused him of sexual assault.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including keyboardist Mike Pinder, of The Moody Blues.
She made a name for herself as an Oscar-nominated actress in "Almost Famous." But music has always been in her blood, and now Kate Hudson is making a name for herself as a singer-songwriter, with her debut album, "Glorious."
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
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 Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an autopsy of her mind.
Viktoria Nasyrova attempted to murder a woman with cheesecake. As one private investigator would find out, she had a list of alleged victims — including her ex-boyfriend's dog.
Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc was found hiding in a wooded area after his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter were found dead in Florida.
Dramatic bodycam footage shows the moment Florida deputies and K-9 dogs close in on a double murder suspect hiding in a thickly wooded area.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
As the conflict in Gaza rages on, anti-war protests at colleges in the U.S. show no sign of slowing down with around 275 people arrested on Saturday across various campuses. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more.
New CBS News polling shows the race for the White House is close in three key swing states with former President Donald Trump narrowly leading in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania among likely voters while President Biden is just a couple of points ahead in Michigan -- all within margins of error. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more on that, as well as a meeting between Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Justin Hartley returns to television as both star and executive producer of "Tracker," an action-packed drama where he plays Colter Shaw, a survivalist hunting for missing persons across the country.
With only a plane ticket and a challenge to uncover a story, lead national correspondent David Begnaud heads to San Antonio, Texas.