Blue Halloween buckets raise autism awareness
For some children with autism, trick-or-treating could be overwhelming, but blue pumpkins will let others know they are trying to enjoy the day
Autism awareness
"Old Town Road" helps boy with autism find his voice
"Lil Daniel X" is now waiting for Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus to come by and sing with him
The "Wow!" concert
It was an unusual outburst for a classical music concert: an audience member shouted out "Wow!" at the very end of Mozart's "Masonic Funeral Music," performed by the Handel and Haydn Society in Boston. The group's president and CEO, David Snead, was determined to find out who had broken audience protocol in such a forthright way. The answer to his query proved very surprising, as Steve Hartman discovered.
School names boy with autism "Most Annoying"
The boy's father said special-needs teachers should know how to respond to his non-verbal son's behavior
Blind contestant with autism wows "America's Got Talent"
Kodi Lee, 22, received a standing ovation from everyone and earned a trip to the show's final
Autism can be diagnosed earlier, study suggests
Earlier diagnosis could also mean earlier intervention
Autism diagnosed as early as 14 months: study
A new study in JAMA Pediatrics suggests children could be diagnosed as early as 14 months. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest research. Autism is a spectrum disorder that may affect social skills, behavior and communication.
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
Amazon removes books with vaccine misinformation
Amazon joins Facebook in trying to crack down on the spread of misinformation about vaccines
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
Health
For nurses, an epidemic of workplace violence
"I got punched in the face," said one emergency room nurse, while others worry for their safety
Cigarette smoking among adults hits all-time low in U.S.
But 34.2 million adults still smoke and use other tobacco products
China treats 2 people with a highly contagious form of the plague
Officials in Beijing confirm rare cases of deadly disease, leaving residents of the densely-packed capital city with some unanswered questions
LASIK eye surgery should be taken off market, ex-FDA adviser says
An estimated 20 million Americans have undergone the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision
New antibiotics needed "yesterday" to fight drug-resistant infections
Antibiotics are expensive to develop and because their use is limited, there's not a lot of profit potential for manufactures
"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
CDC report identifies new potentially deadly superbugs
One antibiotic resistant superbug wasn't even on the CDC's radar five years ago, but has since spread around the globe
Google's "Project Nightingale" faces medical privacy inquiry
A federal agency wants more information about the "mass collection" of patients' medical data by the search giant
Hospital plans to take girl off life support against family's wishes
Doctors at Cook Children's Medical Center planned to stop treatment for Tinslee Lewis after invoking the state's "10-day rule"
Teen hospitalized after vaping gets double-lung transplant
The six-hour operation is believed to be the first double-lung transplant for a victim of vaping
A drop in income could impact your heart health
A new study found patients whose income dropped by 50% or more were 17% more likely to suffer from a cardiovascular event
Tips to senior-proof your home to prevent falls
One out of four seniors 65 or over will be injured by a fall each year, which can greatly affect quality of life and independence
Google mining personal health data raises "significant" privacy concerns
Tech behemoth is reportedly sharing information with Ascension, a health system that includes over 2,600 hospitals and health care centers
Google mining Americans' health data, report says
More than 100 Google workers have access to lab results, diagnoses, hospitalization records and more, WSJ says
Paralyzed veteran completes marathon with robotic exoskeleton
When Terry Vereline crossed the finish line, she became the first paralyzed veteran to complete a marathon using an exoskeleton
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Air pollution forces India to close schools for 2nd time in 2 weeks
Restriction on private vehicles may also be extended as more Delhi residents and visitors wind up in hospitals, gasping for air
Supermassive black hole ejects star from Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomers spotted the star just 29,000 light-years away from Earth — "practically next door by astronomical standards"
Russia establishes base in Syria amid spike in violence
CBS News saw Russian attack helicopters in the region, followed by a long U.S. military convoy
Venice council floods after officials reject climate change measures
The regional council chambers, located in the Ferro Fini Palace, started to take on water Tuesday night as members were discussing climate change funding
Border officials: "Consequences" deterring migrant families and kids
For the first time in more than a year, the Trump administration is apprehending less migrant children and families than adults along the U.S.-Mexico border
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For nurses, an epidemic of workplace violence
"I got punched in the face," said one emergency room nurse, while others worry for their safety
What we know about the California school shooting suspect
People who knew the 16-year-old boy suspected of killing two students in a burst of gunfire at a high school outside Los Angeles described him as "good, quiet kid"
Amazon accused of pressuring drivers to meet deadlines
A ProPublica-BuzzFeed News investigation found that Amazon reportedly pressures drivers to meet deadlines, but subcontractors are often liable for accidents
Taylor Swift says she's being blocked from singing her songs at AMA's
The singer said in a social media post that Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta, who purchased her former music label, won't let her perform her old songs on television
California school shooting witness describes seeing "a body fall"
"I'm going to have to live with that sight in my head," said Micah Turner, who saw suspected gunman Nathaniel Berhow shoot another student
Politics
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Congressman Raskin condemns "moral degeneration" of Republicans
The Maryland Democrat compared the withholding of aid to Ukraine to an attempted bank robbery
Watch live: Ex-ambassador testifies at second impeachment hearing
Marie Yovanovitch was abruptly removed from her post as ambassador to Ukraine in May
Protesters decry Kavanaugh at talk, show Blasey Ford video
Group Demand Justice shows up Kavanaugh's first speech since becoming a Supreme Court justice and beams video from his confirmation hearing outside
Trump asks Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
2020 Daily Trail Markers: After Kentucky win, Dems look to Louisiana
This Saturday, Louisiana will hold an election between incumbent Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican businessman Eddie Rispone
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Taylor Swift says she's being blocked from singing her songs at AMA's
The singer said in a social media post that Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta, who purchased her former music label, won't let her perform her old songs on television
"Survivor" contestant accused of "inappropriate touching"
"There are always consequences for standing up," one contestant said. "This happens in real life, in work settings, in school. You can't say anything because it's going to affect your upward trajectory. It's going to affect how people look at you"
From 1996: The secret world of John le Carré
The putative end of the Cold War didn't mark the end for master spy storyteller John le Carré, who continued to write thrilling bestsellers of international intrigue and duplicity. Mark Phillips talked with the writer about how his "secret world" hadn’t changed all that much, and with London tailor Douglas Hayward, who served as a source of inspiration for the British expat who finds himself in the middle of a plot in crime-and drug-ridden Panama City, in le Carré's novel, "The Tailor of Panama." Originally broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" November 17, 1996.
Alicia Keys to return as host for 2020 Grammy Awards
The "Girl on Fire" singer previously hosted the 2019 Grammys
Behind the scenes of Celine Dion's "Courage" tour
For the Canadian powerhouse, the rush backstage before a big show never gets old
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Uber slapped with $650 million tax bill
Company faces back taxes and penalties in battle over whether ride-share drivers are contractors or employees
Instagram hiding "like" counts in worldwide test
Starting Thursday, some U.S. users of the social media platform won't see the tally measuring a post's popularity
Pope presses tech companies to block kids' access to porn
Pontiff calls for tech industry to take action against "dramatic growth of pornography in the digital world"
Facebook says it removed 3.2 billion fake accounts
Facebook estimates that about 5% of its 2.45 billion user accounts are fake
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Science
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Astronauts tackle one of the most complex spacewalks ever
Four spacewalks will be needed to repair the $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
Supermassive black hole ejects star from Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomers spotted the star just 29,000 light-years away from Earth — "practically next door by astronomical standards"
Venice council floods after officials reject climate change measures
The regional council chambers, located in the Ferro Fini Palace, started to take on water Tuesday night as members were discussing climate change funding
"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Health
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For nurses, an epidemic of workplace violence
"I got punched in the face," said one emergency room nurse, while others worry for their safety
Cigarette smoking among adults hits all-time low in U.S.
But 34.2 million adults still smoke and use other tobacco products
China treats 2 people with a highly contagious form of the plague
Officials in Beijing confirm rare cases of deadly disease, leaving residents of the densely-packed capital city with some unanswered questions
LASIK eye surgery should be taken off market, ex-FDA adviser says
An estimated 20 million Americans have undergone the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision
New antibiotics needed "yesterday" to fight drug-resistant infections
Antibiotics are expensive to develop and because their use is limited, there's not a lot of profit potential for manufactures
MoneyWatch
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For nurses, an epidemic of workplace violence
"I got punched in the face," said one emergency room nurse, while others worry for their safety
Trump asks Supreme Court to stop release of his tax returns
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators
Walmart moves Black Friday to Wednesday
Retailer says its early holiday-shopping deals will include discounts on Apple AirPods, appliances and more
Pope presses tech companies to block kids' access to porn
Pontiff calls for tech industry to take action against "dramatic growth of pornography in the digital world"
14-year-old baker gives cupcakes to homeless
Michael Platt has been on Food Network, did a TED talk, and is constantly giving back to those in need with his one-for-one business
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Will SCOTUS hear Rodney Reed’s case?
A death row inmate in Texas could learn Friday whether the U.S. Supreme Court will hear his case. Rodney Reed is scheduled to be executed in five days for the rape and murder of 19-year-old Stacey Stiles back in 1996, but he has a wide range of supporters saying he's innocent. Omar Villafranca reports from outside the Supreme Court.
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to testify
Day 2 of the public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry begin Friday with the testimony of former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. President Trump removed her in May and two months later, speaking to Ukraine's president, he described her as "bad news" and warned she was "going to go through some things." Nancy Cordes reports on what to expect at the hearing.
Investigation of deadly school shooting
Three students remain hospitalized this morning after a deadly shooting at a Southern California high school. FBI investigators are combing through evidence taken from the home of the suspected shooter, who was also hospitalized after he shot himself. David Begnaud reports.
School shooting suspect posted on social media
Officials say the suspected gunman in Thursday's deadly school shooting in Santa Clarita, California, posted on social media just hours before his rampage. CBS News law enforcement and security analyst Paul Viollis joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for a closer look at the events.
Police search for motive in California school shooting
Law enforcement officials held a press conference Thursday night with the latest details about a Southern California shooting that left at least two people dead.
Space
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Astronauts tackle one of the most complex spacewalks ever
Four spacewalks will be needed to repair the $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
Supermassive black hole ejects star from Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomers spotted the star just 29,000 light-years away from Earth — "practically next door by astronomical standards"
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Rare images of Mercury in transit
Mercury skipped across the vast, glaring face of the sun in a rare celestial transit Monday. Stargazers used solar-filtered binoculars and telescopes to spot Mercury -- a tiny black dot -- as it passed directly between Earth and the sun.
SpaceX launches internet satellites
SpaceX launched one of its Falcon 9 rockets from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, carrying an additional 60 solar-powered Starlink internet relay satellites into orbit. The rocket's first stage later successfully landed back on Earth for a record fourth time.
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Mary Whyte's portraits of veterans
"We the People" is a collection of watercolor paintings depicting the diversity of U.S. service members from every state of the union
The fall of the Berlin Wall
Looking back at the wall that once divided Germany during the Cold War, and its collapse in November 1989
Photos: California wildfires
Extreme winds fanned the flames as fires threatened large portions of the Golden State
The 50 most popular baby boy names
Noah, Liam, Carter – how many of these popular male baby names do you know?
Why it's tough to be a dinosaur
Cartoonist Hugh Murphy's series of books details the tribulations modern life poses for a Tyrannosaurus Rex with very short arms
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CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Dating apps
Dating apps offer seemingly endless potential matches at your fingertips, turning an intimate experience into something that feels more like a video game. But because users hide behind virtual profiles, it's easy to ghost, harass, and view others as non-human — and now that bots are populating these platforms, some actually are. As the industry continues to grow, some experts question whether dating app companies are really interested in helping people find love, or if they have an incentive to keep people in an endless cycle of searching and matching without any real connection.
Amazon responds to driver safety report
An ongoing investigation by ProPublica and BuzzFeed News found Amazon delivery drivers have been involved in more than 60 crashes causing injuries or death since June 2015. That joint investigation found that drivers reported feeling tremendous pressure to meet deadlines and that Amazon often avoids liability for accidents. Mola Lenghi reports.
Venice high tide could hit twice normal level
Venice, Italy, is facing the second worst flooding in nearly 100 years, and high tide could hit nearly twice the normal level on Friday. At least two people have died, and the city's mayor has closed the historic St. Mark's Square. Holly Williams reports.
Will SCOTUS hear Rodney Reed’s case?
A death row inmate in Texas could learn Friday whether the U.S. Supreme Court will hear his case. Rodney Reed is scheduled to be executed in five days for the rape and murder of 19-year-old Stacey Stiles back in 1996, but he has a wide range of supporters saying he's innocent. Omar Villafranca reports from outside the Supreme Court.
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to testify
Day 2 of the public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry begin Friday with the testimony of former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. President Trump removed her in May and two months later, speaking to Ukraine's president, he described her as "bad news" and warned she was "going to go through some things." Nancy Cordes reports on what to expect at the hearing.
