Arizona boy with autism going to college at 12 years old
Monty Hernandez was diagnosed with autism at a young age. Now 12 years old, he’s making history by graduating high school and getting accepted into college.
Autism Awareness
Dan Bergmann on his autism, and a breakthrough lesson
Classified for years as "intellectually disabled," a young man's education, and later success, took a dramatic turn thanks to one teacher's thoughtful instruction.
Tech company sees benefits of majority-autistic workforce
Of auticon's 300 employees, more than 200 are on the autism spectrum — a rare ratio for a U.S. company.
Malls hold Santa Cares events for kids with autism
Santa knows how to interact with kids who have autism – and he wants them to know he cares.
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
"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.)
Health
China signals possible shift from "zero-COVID" policy after protests
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
Use of drugs for weight loss causes supply shortage
Dramatic stories about weight loss using popular drugs are trending on social media. People who need the drugs for other health issues now face shortages.
Use of drugs for weight loss causes shortage
Prescription medications that can be used for weight loss are spiking in popularity, causing shortages for patients who need them for other health issues. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay men donating blood
Under current federal rules, men cannot donate blood if they have had sex with another man in the last three months.
Hailey Bieber opens up about a cyst on her ovary "the size of an apple"
"It's painful and achy and makes me feel nauseous and bloated and crampy and emotional," she said.
Is it COVID? RSV? Or the flu? How to tell
Health care professionals are bracing for a surge in flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why it's important to know what you are sick with.
The Checkup with Dr. David Agus | Official trailer
Celebrities share their personal health issues in a series of intimate conversations with CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus in the new Paramount+ docuseries "The Checkup with Dr. David Agus," streaming on Monday, Dec. 6.
Juvenile arthritis doesn’t slow teen gymnast
Estelle LeBoeuf was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at just 9 years old, but she continues to train and compete in gymnastics.
NYC mayor plans to involuntarily hospitalize more mentally ill people
Concerns about crime have put the city's mental health crisis in the spotlight.
Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recall is sixth in November involving child products containing the toxic substance banned decades ago.
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Watch Live: Biden welcomes France's Macron to White House for state visit
Mr. Biden and his French counterpart will also participate in a bilateral meeting and hold a press conference.
Joe Pesci says he got "serious burns" to his head in "Home Alone"
The actor who played criminal Harry Lime is opening up about the real and painful impact of some of the most famous stunts in the movies.
Idaho victims' families speak at vigil: "In the end, they died together"
Little new information has been released about the investigation into the killings and a suspect has not been identified.
Man found guilty in killings of 8 from another Ohio family
The fatal shootings in April 2016 terrified residents and launched one of the state's most extensive criminal investigations.
6 ways to boost your credit card rewards this holiday season
Here are six strategic moves you can make to add meaningful extra value to your holiday shopping budget.
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6 ways to boost your credit card rewards this holiday season
Here are six strategic moves you can make to add meaningful extra value to your holiday shopping budget.
Home prices are expected to keep rising next year: Here's where
"Shoppers who want to buy might have to wait a little bit," said Realtor.com's chief economist.
Delta makes it harder to get into its airport lounges in 2023
In addition to restricting who can buy Sky Club memberships, the airline is hiking prices by as much as 75%.
Everything you need to know about gender pronouns at work
Changing social norms around gender call for updated inclusivity policies in the workplace, experts say.
Changes open high school athletes to major endorsement deals
Some teen athletes are banking six figures before heading to college. "This is the wave of the future," says one high school coach.
Politics
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Watch Live: Biden welcomes France's Macron to White House for state visit
Mr. Biden and his French counterpart will also participate in a bilateral meeting and hold a press conference.
Bill Clinton has COVID, but says he's "doing fine" thanks to vaccines
"I'm grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, which has kept my case mild, and I urge everyone to do the same," said the 76-year-old former president.
Hogan hints about political future, weighs in on Trump dinner with Fuentes
"I understand there has been some speculation about my future," he joked with the crowd in Hanover, Maryland.
DOJ will hold accountable "those responsible for crimes" related to Jan. 6, AG says
A Washington, D.C., jury on Tuesday convicted Oath Keepers leaders Stewart Rhodes and Kelly Meggs of seditious conspiracy.
Worker pleads guilty in Colorado election equipment tampering case
The former elections manager assisted in a security breach of voting equipment in a Colorado county, prosecutors said.
Health
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China signals possible shift from "zero-COVID" policy after protests
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
Use of drugs for weight loss causes supply shortage
Dramatic stories about weight loss using popular drugs are trending on social media. People who need the drugs for other health issues now face shortages.
Use of drugs for weight loss causes shortage
Prescription medications that can be used for weight loss are spiking in popularity, causing shortages for patients who need them for other health issues. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay men donating blood
Under current federal rules, men cannot donate blood if they have had sex with another man in the last three months.
Hailey Bieber opens up about a cyst on her ovary "the size of an apple"
"It's painful and achy and makes me feel nauseous and bloated and crampy and emotional," she said.
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"Squid Game" star Oh Young-soo charged with indecent assault
The 78-year-old Emmy nominee has reportedly denied a female complainant's allegation of inappropriate touching.
China signals possible shift from "zero-COVID" policy after protests
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
Drug lord's whereabouts unknown as Mexico presses U.S. for answers
Edgar Valdez Villarreal, nicknamed "La Barbie" for his fair complexion, was captured by Mexico and extradited to the U.S., where he was sentenced to 49 years in prison.
Pelé hospitalized in Brazil, but daughter says "no emergency"
His daughter said he was hospitalized to regulate the medication in his fight against a colon tumor.
Prince William and Kate arrive in Boston for first U.S. visit since 2014
In a statement, Prince William said that his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, remembered her own visit to Boston "with great fondness."
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"Squid Game" star Oh Young-soo charged with indecent assault
The 78-year-old Emmy nominee has reportedly denied a female complainant's allegation of inappropriate touching.
Joe Pesci says he got "serious burns" to his head in "Home Alone"
The actor who played criminal Harry Lime is opening up about the real and painful impact of some of the most famous stunts in the movies.
Judge declares mistrial in Danny Masterson rape case
Masterson was charged with the rape of three women, including a former girlfriend, in his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003.
Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac dies at 79
Christine McVie, who sang and played keyboards for Fleetwood Mac, has died at age 79. McVie, born Christine Perfect, joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970 after marrying the band's bassist, John McVie.
"Jon & Kate Plus 8" star Collin Gosselin opens up about mother
The 18-year-old's parents, who divorced in 2009, became famous for having eight children – twins and sextuplets – and chronicled their lives on a reality show.
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Technology
San Francisco allows police to deploy robots that kill
Police in San Francisco have been given the authority to use remote-controlled robots that are capable of using deadly force in emergency situations. Some are concerned about the militarization of police. Jeff Pegues takes a look.
Twitter ends COVID misinformation policy
Twitter has ended its policy against COVID-19 misinformation. The change is the latest of several imposed by new owner Elon Musk. Rebecca Kern, a tech policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss the significance.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Twitter stops enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
The journey of an Amazon package
Nancy Chen got an inside look at the journey of an Amazon package near the company's Seattle headquarters. Thousands of workers and robots come together to fulfill up to a million orders a day at Amazon's flagship fulfillment center in Kent, Washington. Plus, here's what to expect this holiday shopping season.
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Two volcanoes erupt simultaneously in Hawaii for first time in decades
"This is a rare time where we have two eruptions happening simultaneously," said a spokesperson for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Minerals never before seen on Earth discovered in massive meteorite
The "phenomenal" finding was something researchers accidentally uncovered while looking at a sample from the world's ninth-largest discovered meteorite.
Lava, vog and "Pele's hair": The hazards posed by Hawaii's volcano eruption
State health officials are urging people to cut back on outdoor exercise and other activities that cause heavy breathing, but no evacuation orders have been issued for now.
Hawaii's biggest volcano erupts
Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, started erupting Sunday night. No communities are threatened but experts say the future progress of the lava flows can be unpredictable. Carter Evans has more.
World's largest active volcano erupting for first time in almost 40 years
Given the huge volcano's history, USGS urged residents "at risk" of lava flows to review their preparation measures.
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Idaho victims' families speak at vigil: "In the end, they died together"
Little new information has been released about the investigation into the killings and a suspect has not been identified.
Man found guilty in killings of 8 from another Ohio family
The fatal shootings in April 2016 terrified residents and launched one of the state's most extensive criminal investigations.
Drug lord's whereabouts unknown as Mexico presses U.S. for answers
Edgar Valdez Villarreal, nicknamed "La Barbie" for his fair complexion, was captured by Mexico and extradited to the U.S., where he was sentenced to 49 years in prison.
New York man gets 17 years in prison for "vicious" hate crime attack
The man pleaded guilty to punching an Asian woman over 100 times during a hate crime attack in Yonkers, New York.
What we know about the investigation into the Idaho college student murders
It's been weeks since four University of Idaho students were found stabbed to death, but so far, police say a suspect or suspects have not been identified.
Space
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Space
China sends astronauts to its space station
China has sent three astronauts to its recently built Tiangong space station, marking a major step for China's independent space program. Plus, NASA is celebrating the successes of its Artemis 1 mission. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood discussed the latest.
China launches new crew to Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou 15 crew will take over from three fellow space station fliers as China establishes a permanent presence in low-Earth orbit.
NASA breaks record on moon mission
NASA's Orion capsule has reached the farthest distance from Earth of any spacecraft intended to carry humans, and it sent back incredible new pictures of the surface of the moon. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports on the latest on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Artemis 1 moonship in good shape midway through mission
Managers say the unpiloted Orion spacecraft is "operating just tremendously well" halfway through its planned 25-day mission.
SpaceX sends supplies to space station in 54th launch this year
The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 7,700 pounds of equipment and supplies, including two new solar array panels.
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Photos: White House Christmas decorations celebrate "We the People"
First lady Jill Biden unveiled a winter wonderland of decorations inspired by the theme, "We the People."
Michael Politte's fight for freedom
An inside look at the case against a 14-year-old boy accused of killing his mother and how decades later, doubt has been cast on his guilt.
A guide to the Biden grandchildren as they celebrate Thanksgiving in Nantucket
The Biden family celebrates Thanksgiving on Nantucket every year.
The No. 1 movie from the year you were born
Which movie was tops when you had your big premiere?
After almost 40 years, blood on a victim's glove IDs the killer
The same day that Annette Schnee and Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer went missing from Breckenridge, Colorado, a man was rescued on a mountain pass. Decades later, police tie him to their murders.
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Sneak peek: The Betrayal of Linda Slaten
After a young mother is murdered, her son unknowingly hangs the killer's photo on his wall. "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Former FTX CEO speaks out about company's collapse
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, speaks to a New York Times summit about what led to the company's financial collapse and the responsibility he says he bears. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
City approves police use of lethal robots
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted overwhelmingly to approve the city police department's use of robots capable of lethal force. Critics, however, fear it is a major step toward the militarization of the city's police and the disproportionate use of force against people of color. Jeff Pegues reports.
Christine McVie dies at 79
The music world and other members of the band Fleetwood Mac are mourning the loss of Christine McVie, who died Wednesday. McVie sang and played keyboards for Fleetwood Mac. Anthony Mason has more.
Viewers flock to watch glowing lava in Hawaii
Thousands of viewers flock to witness the world's largest volcano erupt, jamming a highway in Mauna Loa that scientists say could soon be covered by the flow. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.