Autism can be diagnosed earlier, study suggests
Earlier diagnosis could also mean earlier intervention
Autism Awareness
Autism and the danger of children wandering off
According to surveys, about half of children with autism were reported to wander
Screen for autism as early as 16 months, experts say
Advocates hope to lower the age of autism diagnosis in the U.S., because early intervention can help kids
Man with autism outgrows swing set, gifted new one
Cobey Thomas is 6'10'', 200 pounds and loves swinging – but he can't use any old swing set
More evidence on safety of MMR vaccine
A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine is one of the largest yet to show there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Dr. Sophia Jan, division chief for general pediatrics at Cohen Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York, joined CBSN to discuss the study.
Woman with autism becomes lawyer
This woman with autism was once non-verbal – now she's a practicing lawyer, who spoke at her law school graduation.
Boy with autism named homecoming king
Watch the sweet moment a high school student with autism realized his classmates just elected him homecoming king.
Boy with autism wins lifetime supply of favorite peanut butter
This 15-year-old boy with autism won a lifetime supply of his favorite peanut butter and now he's sharing his stash with furloughed workers.
Savings running out for Illinois federal worker
If the partial government shutdown doesn't end today, some 800,000 federal workers will miss another paycheck on Friday. The shutdown began 32 days ago. One federal worker in Illinois says his family has been dipping into their savings to pay for their son’s medical needs, but they’ll soon run out of resources. Major Garrett reports.
Study hopes to find genetic links to autism
The largest genetic study of autism in the country is underway. The project's mission is to enroll 50,000 families, speeding up research and finding genetic links to autism. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Girl with autism forms bond with "Cinderella"
Five-year-old Layla Lester, who has autism, loves princesses. When Layla spotted Olivia Spark in Akron Falls Park, posing for her wedding day photos, Layla was sure she was Cinderella. The two formed an immediate, special bond. Steve Hartman has their story "On The Road."
A house painting job for the starry-eyed
Lubek Jastrzebski and Nancy Nemhauser, of Mount Dora, Fla., noticed their autistic son, Chip, kept opening the same art book and turning to the same page: Van Gogh's "The Starry Night." They were inspired to paint a mural on their house based on the masterpiece. But could a city housing ordinance against graffiti defeat such ambitious artistic expression? Steve Hartman reports.
Companies open doors to talent with autism
More and more companies are recruiting workers on the autism spectrum, changing the face of workplace diversity and bringing valuable skills to bear
Welcoming autism into the workplace
Nearly three years ago, when tech giant Microsoft announced that it was starting a pilot program to hire autistic workers, they received more than 700 resumes within a few weeks. German software maker SAP has instituted a program to bring people with autism into its workforce worldwide, and other companies are following suit. By all accounts, giving those on the spectrum an opportunity to use their talents productively has been a tremendous success. Lee Cowan looks at the changing face of workplace diversity. (Originally broadcast on February 11, 2018.)
"Far From the Tree" author interview
"Far From the Tree," a best-selling book and now film, follows families as they deal with extraordinary challenges, including learning to embrace and understand the differences of children with autism, dwarfism and Down syndrome. Author Andrew Solomon joined CBSN to discuss his book and the new documentary.
Dogs help autistic kids at dentist
These service dogs don't mind the dentist, and now they're helping autistic kids fear it less by sitting in their laps during teeth cleanings.
"Significant" increase in kids with autism
A new report from the CDC estimates that 1 in 59 children in the U.S. live with autism spectrum disorder. That's a 15 percent increase over a four-year period. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports on some of the possible reasons behind the rise.
Boy overcomes autism to build Titanic replica
Despite "titanic" challenges, the teen built a record-breaking replica; now, he's building a better world
Could new drug make a difference for kids with autism?
Researchers are studying whether a first-of-its-kind drug can help with symptoms of autism
Hiring autistic workers
Nearly three years ago, when tech giant Microsoft announced that it was starting a pilot program to hire autistic workers, they received more than 700 resumes within a few weeks. German software maker SAP has instituted a program to bring people with autism into its workforce worldwide, and other companies are following suit. By all accounts, giving those on the spectrum an opportunity to use their talents productively has been a tremendous success. Lee Cowan looks at the changing face of workplace diversity.
The growing acceptance of autism in the workplace
More and more companies are recruiting workers on the autism spectrum, changing the face of workplace diversity and bringing valuable skills to bear
Autistic students' iPad band
For years Adam Goldberg, a classical pianist who teaches music at a school in Queens, New York, struggled to break through to his students who have serious learning disabilities, such as autism, until he started using instruments virtually anyone can play: an iPad. The P177Q iPad Band is more than just a musical collective; the experience has helped students speak and communicate who never had before. Tracy Smith reports.
Autistic teen tackled by cop
An autistic teenager in Arizona is speaking out about a confrontation with a police officer that left him with multiple cuts and bruises. The 21-minute encounter was caught on the officer's body camera. The cop tackled the boy after mistaking his mannerisms for signs of drug use. Jamie Yuccas reports.
New Kid on the Street
60 Minutes visits "Sesame Street" for the first time and films the debut of their new Muppet character, Julia, who has autism
How "Sesame Street" created Julia, the new Muppet with autism
This week, 60 Minutes introduces a Muppet on the spectrum. Meet the mother who brings Julia to life and go behind the scenes to see how she was developed
Health
Aldi recalls flour over possible E. coli contamination
The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Aldi stores across 11 states
At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Federal judge blocks Mississippi abortion law
District judge Carlton Reeves said in his ruling that the law "prevents a woman's free choice, which is central to personal dignity and autonomy"
Colorado first state to cap soaring insulin prices
Drug's price has doubled in five years, so state is capping co-payments for diabetics with private insurance at $100 a month
What does "best if used by" on packaged food really mean?
The FDA backs an industry-supported phrase that addresses food quality, but says nothing about safety
HHS proposes rollback of LGBTQ health care protections
The move would curtail access to critical care for many women, as well as gay and transgender patients including transition-related and reproductive care
McKinsey, JPMorgan Chase drop Purdue Pharma amid opioid scrutiny
Companies are distancing themselves from the Oxycontin maker and its founding family amid thousands of lawsuits
Violence, mistrust hamper efforts to combat Ebola in war zone
Only 50% of those infected with the disease are seeking medical help, raising the risk of the outbreak spreading regionally, and even globally.
Why cold offices may have a chilling impact on women
Women perform better in warmer rooms, an issue for offices where temperatures are set to men's metabolic rates
62,000 pounds of raw beef cuts recalled due to E. coli risk
Numerous cuts of raw beef are involved in the recall, including short ribs, brisket and ribeyes, USDA warns
The bloody truth about getting your period in America
Menstruation remains one of the most taboo topics in the world – and millions of women pay the price
Texas facility resumes intake of migrants after flu outbreak
Thirty-two people tested positive for the flu, the U.S. Border Patrol said
Calif. lawmakers advance bill that would limit vaccine exemptions
The measure passed on a party-line 24-10 vote, with no Republican support
Social media influencers glamorize tobacco and e-cigarettes
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette usage, health advocates say
Patients in Congo fear violence amid Ebola outbreak
Officials said hospitals are being targeted by armed militia groups
U.S.
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Trump awards special trophy at prestigious sumo event in Japan
Shoes aren't permitted in the sumo ring, but Mr. Trump wore dark-colored slippers
At least 2 dead, hotel leveled in Oklahoma tornado
A search-and-rescue operation was underway early Sunday
Moby apologizes to Natalie Portman
Portman told Harper's Bazaar she was "suprised" at his description of the relationship
Firefighters battle at least two brush fires in Arizona
"Fire activity is minimal, smoldering and creeping. Smoke may continue to linger," the Arizona Department of Forestry tweeted Saturday night
War-damaged veteran kills his girlfriend; Was PTSD to blame?
Private John Needham beat to death a woman he loved – that much is certain; what is not known for sure is what role post-traumatic stress disorder may have played in his actions when he killed 19-year-old Jacque Villagomez
Politics
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Trump awards special trophy at prestigious sumo event in Japan
Shoes aren't permitted in the sumo ring, but Mr. Trump wore dark-colored slippers
Lawmakers demand details on migrant girl's death
The September death of 10-year old Darlyn Valle in U.S. custody had not been publicly disclosed until Wednesday by CBS News
Trump, House committees reach deal to delay subpoenas
A federal judge rejected Mr. Trump's effort to block subpoenas seeking his financial records from two banks Wednesday
Intel community responds to Barr's declassification powers
"The [intelligence community] will continue to faithfully execute its mission of providing timely, apolitical intelligence to the president and policymakers," DNI Dan Coats said
Beto O'Rourke: Trump "provoking yet another war in the Middle East"
O'Rourke disagreed with Trump's decision to send an additional 1500 troops to the Middle East to counter Iran
World
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Trump awards special trophy at prestigious sumo event in Japan
Shoes aren't permitted in the sumo ring, but Mr. Trump wore dark-colored slippers
South Korean film "Parasite" wins Cannes' Palme d'Or
The festival's second place award went to French-Senegalese director Mati Diop's feature-film debut, "Atlantics"
Pope says abortion is never OK, equates it to "hiring a hitman"
The pope's comments come amid a national conversation around abortion in the U.S.
Trump arrives in Japan for high-stakes trade talks
The trip marks President Trump's second visit to Japan since taking office, and the country is once again rolling out the red carpet
Human traffic jam atop Mount Everest's "death zone"
Experienced Everest climbers said it's particularly busy this year, because weather conditions provided only five days where the skies were clear enough to summit
Entertainment
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South Korean film "Parasite" wins Cannes' Palme d'Or
The festival's second place award went to French-Senegalese director Mati Diop's feature-film debut, "Atlantics"
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Stan Lee's ex-manager arrested for elder abuse
Lee died in November 2018 at the age of 95 amid questions over his care and his estate
Why Michael K. Williams says Obama helped him "grow up"
The actor takes on one of the most publicized crimes of the 1980s with his role in the new Netflix series "When They See Us"
Anderson .Paak opens up about his difficult childhood
It's been a busy year so far for the Grammy-winning musician who just released a new album and launched a national tour
Technology
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Doctored Pelosi video highlights the threat of deepfake tech
Heavily edited clips appeared to show the House speaker drunk and stumbling over her words
How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
Facebook's former security head wants Zuckerberg out
Alex Stamos said Zuckerberg should hire a replacement as chief executive—but disagreed with calls to break up company
Facebook's fake accounts doubled in 6 months
About 5% of its users — some 120 million accounts — are fake, according to new estimates from the social network
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Science
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How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
Plastic hose found inside dead dolphin's stomach
Another dolphin with plastic in its stomach washed ashore in Florida
NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
Health
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Aldi recalls flour over possible E. coli contamination
The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Aldi stores across 11 states
At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Federal judge blocks Mississippi abortion law
District judge Carlton Reeves said in his ruling that the law "prevents a woman's free choice, which is central to personal dignity and autonomy"
Colorado first state to cap soaring insulin prices
Drug's price has doubled in five years, so state is capping co-payments for diabetics with private insurance at $100 a month
What does "best if used by" on packaged food really mean?
The FDA backs an industry-supported phrase that addresses food quality, but says nothing about safety
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Aldi recalls flour over possible E. coli contamination
The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Aldi stores across 11 states
At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Lawsuits say Cento tomatoes aren't real San Marzanos
Lawsuits claim Cento's famed San Marzano tomatoes aren't true San Marzanos grown at the base of Italy's Mount Vesuvius
How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
Facebook's former security head wants Zuckerberg out
Alex Stamos said Zuckerberg should hire a replacement as chief executive—but disagreed with calls to break up company
Crime
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War-damaged veteran kills his girlfriend; Was PTSD to blame?
Private John Needham beat to death a woman he loved – that much is certain; what is not known for sure is what role post-traumatic stress disorder may have played in his actions when he killed 19-year-old Jacque Villagomez
Stan Lee's ex-manager arrested for elder abuse
Lee died in November 2018 at the age of 95 amid questions over his care and his estate
Shooting at New Jersey bar leaves 10 injured
Police discovered several victims inside and around the Ramoneros Liquor & Bar
Sneak peek: Road Map to Murder
SEASON PREMIERE: NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget -- The murder of a Navy communications officer after using an ATM leads NCIS agents and police on a trail of twisted relationships, lies and secret double lives. Watch Wednesday, May 29 at 9/8c on CBS.
Man gets life in prison for kidnapping teen, killing her parents
The Wisconsin man who killed a couple, kidnapped their daughter and held her captive for 88 days was sentenced Friday
Space
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NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
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John & Jacque: A tale of love and war
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Britain's royal great-grandchildren
Prince Harry's new baby Archie is the eighth great-grandchild for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Met Gala 2019: Red carpet looks
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Dale Pike murder: Evidence photos in the case against Enrico Forti
In 1998, Dale Pike came to Miami to discuss a business deal with Enrico Forti -- the next day he was dead, and Forti was the prime suspect
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Murder suspect on expressing emotion through art, music
While waiting for his trial and punishment for the killing of Jacque Villagomez, John Needham struggled to express his grief -- "There's no color right now."
Iraq vet questioned about girlfriend's beating death
On Sept. 2, 2008, homicide detectives with the Orange County Sheriff's Department questioned John Needham in the death of his girlfriend, Jacqwelyn Villagomez.
Private Needham's War
A young soldier suffering from PTSD is accused of killing his girlfriend -- was she another casualty of war?
Woman mastered the craft of custom-made dolls
One woman has mastered the craft of custom-made dolls. These dolls are not just toys, but partners for kids who don’t see themselves represented in the world. Adriana Diaz reports.
International Spy Museum in D.C. reopened
The International Spy Museum in D.C. reopened after undergoing a three-year, $162 million renovation. Errol Barnett reports.