World leaders gather to discuss hypothetical Disease X pandemic
World leaders and health experts gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss a hypothetical disease X pandemic.
World leaders and health experts gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss a hypothetical disease X pandemic.
The United Nations is warning that a quarter of Gazans are facing starvation amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Dr. Paul Spiegel, the director of the John Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health, joins CBS News with a look at the efforts to get aid to Palestinian civilians.
Israeli forces continue to launch some of the heaviest bombardments in southern Gaza since its war against Hamas began. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Israeli tanks have reportedly surrounded northern Gaza's Indonesian Hospital, where nearly 3,000 Palestinians are sheltering and at least 12 people were killed Monday in artillery fire, according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem.
Bodies are piling up inside and outside of Gaza's biggest hospital, with the World Health Organization warning it is "nearly a cemetery." Dozens of premature babies cannot be treated properly due to a lack of power, says the United Nations. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports from Jerusalem.
Gaza's Hamas-run Ministry of Health said the health sector in the Palestinian territory was "in a state of complete collapse" on Monday with three major hospitals completely out of service amid a lack of fuel and water. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
"Aluminum foil is kept around the babies to protect them from the cold weather," says the director general of Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
Humanitarian agencies are warning that the lack of fuel in the Gaza Strip is causing its health system to break down amid the Israeli siege.
The World Health Organization now classifies aspartame sweetener as a possible carcinogen. The artificial sweetener is used in several diet sodas as well as ice cream, chewing gum and cereal. Anahad O'Connor, a health columnist for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to talk about the new classification.
The World Health Organization is weighing in on aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in thousands of food and drink products.
The artificial sweetener aspartame is used in thousands of products, and the FDA says it's "safe for the general population." What do we know about its possible effects on health?
Many popular diet sodas, light gelatins and sugar-free gums contain the artificial sweetener.
The World Health Organization says 1 in 6 adults is affected by infertility worldwide. Fertility expert Dr. Afrouz Demeri, who helped formulate a prenatal vitamin supplement for both women and men called WeNatal, joined CBS News to talk about infertility common causes.
WHO director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is urging the world to be ready for the next pandemic, saying future outbreaks could be even worse than COVID.
Honduras has one of the world's strictest abortion bans, with a constitutional prohibition on terminating pregnancy in all cases.
The Biden administration will allow the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration to expire on May 11. Elise Preston takes a look at what that means in practical terms.
The World Health Organization has officially ended the COVID-19 global emergency. CBS News anchors Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano spoke with Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, about why this doesn't mean the pandemic is over.
The World Health Organization declared an end to the global COVID-19 emergency, but said countries should not let down their guard.
Fighting has continued in Sudan despite a cease-fire agreement, as the U.S. and other countries try to coordinate evacuations. BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with the latest.
The origins of COVID-19 are still debated and the focus of bitter political dispute.
CBS News has reviewed records that may show the U.S. government paid twice for aspects of projects carried out at a research lab in Wuhan and other facilities in China. Now USAID’s internal watchdog has opened a probe after receiving information from Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports. Editor's note: Graphics in the video have been updated and the web version of this report has been updated to include a comment about our report by Peter Daszak of EcoHealth Alliance.
Iranian police announced the arrests of 110 suspects in connection with the attacks on thousands of girls in schools across the country.
It's been more than three years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Dr. Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Nikki Battiste to discuss where we are in the fight against the virus and what the future may hold.
Today, the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic holds its first hearing on the origins of the virus. Some health experts say a definitive answer on how the pandemic started is unlikely, especially since China is not fully cooperating with investigations. Politico senior editor David Cohen joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers to discuss.
But for the second straight day, China dismissed U.S. suggestions that the pandemic may have been triggered by a virus that leaked from a lab in Wuhan, China.
Benny Gantz, a popular centrist former military chief, joined Netanyahu's government shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in a show of unity.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
The move comes as the first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary election.
The match marked the first time a men's final at Roland Garros didn't include at least one of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer since 2004.
A bull at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon hopped a fence, injuring at least three people before being captured.
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille, who was sworn in just last week, was hospitalized for an undisclosed condition.
A body believed to be the missing British doctor and TV presenter Michael Mosley was found on the Greek island of Symi, police said.
A huge section of the Wyoming mountain highway Teton Pass collapsed in a landslide Saturday. Officials said it will be closed indefinitely.
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
A bull at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon hopped a fence, injuring at least three people before being captured.
Giants tight end Darren Waller shed light on his retirement in a video posted to YouTube.
Clark, who brought millions of new fans to the WNBA after a record-breaking collegiate career, was not included on the U.S. roster that AP published Saturday. No official announcement has been made.
Illnesses have been reported across four states in connection with Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing chocolate bars, the FDA said.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain join Margaret Brennan.
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house.
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
United Airlines is personalizing in-flight marketing as the carrier seeks to cash in on passenger data.
Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, said on "Face that Nation" that the south of Gaza is "right on the edge" of famine amid the war between Israel and Hamas
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said his Republican colleague Sen. Tommy Tuberville is an "outlier" within the party when it comes to his stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
To help bridge the gap between pregnant women and healthcare, non-profit March of Dimes has rolled out mobile units with ultrasound capabilities.
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille, who was sworn in just last week, was hospitalized for an undisclosed condition.
The move comes as the first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary election.
Benny Gantz, a popular centrist former military chief, joined Netanyahu's government shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in a show of unity.
Scores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside Hamas' labyrinth of tunnels, making such operations extremely complex and risky.
This third consecutive term may hold more challenges for the popular but polarizing leader than his past decade in power.
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Acclaimed for her comic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," the actress now stars in the drama "Tuesday," as a mother with a terminally-ill daughter; and hosts the podcast, "Wiser Than Me," sharing conversations with older women she admires.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, acclaimed for her comedic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," stars in a dramatic role in "Tuesday," as a mother struggling with the imminent death of her terminally-ill daughter. Correspondent Natalie Morales talks with Louis-Dreyfus about the film's fantastical elements (including a talking parrot as the harbinger of death); and about her podcast, "Wiser Than Me," in which she shares conversations with older women she admires and absorbs their life lessons.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it. Richie talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the making of "We Are the World," and how – following the new Netflix documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop" – the song is back on the charts, continuing to raise millions for those in need.
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution.
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 law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat.
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
A Texas family is gunned down in a deadly home invasion — but the shooter unknowingly leaves behind a witness.
Frank Stronach was arrested on sexual assault charges spanning decades, police said.
The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Zeke Hernandez, author of 'The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers' joins 'The Takeout' to discuss the benefits & common misconceptions of immigration. Hernandez explains how immigration has led to increased community investment & innovation in America.
Double dutch jump rope took off in the U.S. in the 1940s and '50s. One group is keeping the tradition alive for people 40 and older, and the organization is only growing. Jericka Duncan reports.
Paris is a city teeming with history, but a surprising piece of that history belongs to the Boy Scouts of America. Ed O'Keefe has the story.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated Germany's Alexander Zverev in a thrilling five-set comeback victory in the French Open men's singles final on Sunday.
Pink still feels like an underdog, 25 years into her successful music career. She explains why she feels that way.