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
Jimmy Carter won't teach Sunday School this week after all
The 94-year-old fell and fractured his hip at his home in Plains, Georgia, Monday morning and later underwent hip replacement surgery
CBD craze causing confusion with different state laws
The $600 million industry is touted as a remedy for everything from aches and pains to stress
Abortion still legal in Alabama, Georgia despite new laws
After a flurry of new legislation, women in Georgia and Alabama aren't sure what's still legal in their state
Missouri just passed "one of the strongest" anti-abortion bills
The new law does not have an exception for victims of rape or incest
Viral #YouKnowMe campaign asks women to post about abortions
Actress Busy Philipps took to social media to encourage women to speak out about their abortions using the hashtag #youknowme
Missouri bill would prohibit abortion after 8 weeks
"We have the opportunity to be one of the strongest pro-life states in the country," Missouri Governor Mike Parson said Wednesday
Computerized program could help with traumatic brain injuries
Most people recover from mild traumatic brain injury, but others continue to experience symptoms
OxyContin maker denies "stunningly overbroad" claims from states
45 states and about 2,000 local and tribal governments now have recent legal action against Purdue Pharma
Low-fat diet may cut risk of dying from breast cancer, study finds
Doctors say the results show a way women might improve their odds of survival
New report "a wake-up call" on leading risk to newborns
"High-income countries have seen virtually no progress," the study finds
Alabama governor signs near-total abortion ban
The new law is the most restrictive anti-abortion measure passed in the United States since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973
North Carolina sues e-cigarette maker Juul over marketing
Josh Stein, the top law enforcement official in the state, said he's the first state attorney general to take the maker of Juul to court
Half of Americans use swimming pool in lieu of shower
A new report exposes some bad habits in America's swimming pools
America's baby bust: Birth rate slides to 32-year low
Birth rates dipped for a fourth consecutive year, a potential setback for the country's economy and its labor force
The Met will no longer accept Sackler family money
NY's Metropolitan Museum of Art distancing itself from Sackler patrons amid allegations they fueled opioid crisis
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Celebrity chef offers to hire recently fired cafeteria worker
Bonnie Kimball after giving free lunch to a student with no money in account
Did a secret lead to Pennsylvania teacher's murder?
When a popular teacher was gunned down in her parents' driveway on Mother's Day 2018, a quiet Pennsylvania city was left scrambling for answers -- who would want the young woman dead? As it turns out, there might be quite a few people.
Destructive tornadoes tear through central U.S.
In the west Texas town of Abilene, a powerful storm briefly touched down in this neighborhood, damaging some homes, snapping trees and breaking car windows
War of Will crosses finish line first at Preakness
But the horse is ineligible from winning the Triple Crown
Jimmy Carter won't teach Sunday School this week after all
The 94-year-old fell and fractured his hip at his home in Plains, Georgia, Monday morning and later underwent hip replacement surgery
Politics
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Trump tweets about abortion days after Alabama ban passes
The tweets come just days after after Alabama passed the country's most restrictive abortion law, which bans the procedure unless "abortion is necessary in order to prevent a serious health risk" to the woman
Justin Amash becomes first GOP lawmaker to call for impeachment
Amash also wrote that impeachment does not require "probable cause" has been committed, but rather "simply requires a finding that an official has engaged in careless, abusive, corrupt or otherwise dishonorable conduct"
Jimmy Carter won't teach Sunday School this week after all
The 94-year-old fell and fractured his hip at his home in Plains, Georgia, Monday morning and later underwent hip replacement surgery
Joe Biden kicks off campaign at Philadelphia rally — live stream
Biden is considered a frontrunner in the crowded Democratic race
Bernie Sanders' education plan to take aim at segregation in schools
The plan would end funding of for-profit charter schools and place a moratorium on the creation of new charter schools
World
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The Netherlands win the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest
Italy finished second, followed by Russia, Switzerland and Norway
Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked in South Africa
"I'm just glad the idiot didn't interrupt my Snapchat," he said
Australia's ruling coalition elected to surprise third term
"I have always believed in miracles," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said
U.S. warns airliners flying over Persian Gulf amid tensions with Iran
U.S. diplomats warned that commercial airliners faced a risk of being "misidentified"
Meghan Markle's close friends open up to CBS News' Gayle King
Some of Meghan Markle's friends offer a rare, intimate look at one of the most famous new families on the planet, and the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they take on a new title: Mom and Dad
Entertainment
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The Netherlands win the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest
Italy finished second, followed by Russia, Switzerland and Norway
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Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked in South Africa
"I'm just glad the idiot didn't interrupt my Snapchat," he said
Met Gala 2019: Red carpet looks
See what all your favorite celebrities wore to fashion's biggest night
2019 Preakness Stakes: How to watch and what to know
The Preakness Stakes is the second horse race featured in the annual Triple Crown
Technology
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Flying cars: Ready to take off
After decades of promises, flying cars are finally becoming real, though they won't look like what "The Jetsons" promised
The road to self-driving cars
Autonomous vehicles are becoming a new normal for more and more people
Gridlock: Seeking a 21st century solution to an age-old problem
As Americans spend an estimated 97 hours a year stuck in traffic, costing tens of billions in lost productivity, answers to our traffic nightmares are being explored – both high-tech and old-school
Amazon takes on Uber Eats with investment in UK's Deliveroo
Ecommerce giant positioning itself to challenge the rideshare company's food delivery service in Europe
Uber offers "quiet mode" for riders who don't want to talk
Uber's "quiet mode" lets riders silently indicate their preference for a conversation-free ride — for a premium price
Science
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Nature up close: Wild horses of the Outer Banks
Videographer Carl Mrozek on the mustangs, descended from the horses left behind by Spanish colonialists, who are survivors on the beaches of North Carolina
Does "climate change" need a makeover? Some think so. Here's why.
"It's now a crisis, an emergency, and we need to engage people to demand smart policy and innovation."
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
The meatless meat market is sizzling for investors
The most buzzed-about products in the meatless market taste just like the real thing — and investors are taking notice
Climate-change investing moves beyond oil companies
Investors are pushing companies of all sorts -- from retailers to restaurants -- to reveal how they contribute to climate change
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Jimmy Carter won't teach Sunday School this week after all
The 94-year-old fell and fractured his hip at his home in Plains, Georgia, Monday morning and later underwent hip replacement surgery
CBD craze causing confusion with different state laws
The $600 million industry is touted as a remedy for everything from aches and pains to stress
Abortion still legal in Alabama, Georgia despite new laws
After a flurry of new legislation, women in Georgia and Alabama aren't sure what's still legal in their state
Missouri just passed "one of the strongest" anti-abortion bills
The new law does not have an exception for victims of rape or incest
Viral #YouKnowMe campaign asks women to post about abortions
Actress Busy Philipps took to social media to encourage women to speak out about their abortions using the hashtag #youknowme
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Walmart planning new HQ that looks like a tech campus
Discount retailer says its new 350-acre hub will have bike trails, on-site child-care and a large public park
Paychecks for new U.S. college grads are barely rising
For many entering the workforce, the lowest U.S. jobless rate in half a century isn't doing much to boost paychecks
Deere says trade war is hurting farmers and its earnings
U.S. farmers are holding off on purchases amid uncertainty over trade, according to ag industry bellwether
Study finds more men are uncomfortable with women at work
"We're in a bad place," Sheryl Sandberg said on "CBS This Morning"
Can climate-friendly farming save the Earth -- and make money?
With help from financial backers, farmers are investing in ways to sequester carbon in soil, reducing emissions
Crime
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Did a secret lead to Pennsylvania teacher's murder?
When a popular teacher was gunned down in her parents' driveway on Mother's Day 2018, a quiet Pennsylvania city was left scrambling for answers -- who would want the young woman dead? As it turns out, there might be quite a few people.
Friend details murder victim’s last moments
Rachael DelTondo was gunned down in her parents’ driveway in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania., on Mother’s Day 2018 -- just minutes after Lauren Watkins dropped her off.
Rachael DelTondo's unsolved murder
It has been more than a year since Rachael DelTondo, a well-liked 33-year-old teacher, was gunned down in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Complicating the case is an economic downturn and rumors of corruption in the Pittsburgh suburb. Many are now blaming the lack of an arrest on an under-funded and understaffed police department. 48 Hours' Erin Moriarty reports.
Ohio State team doctor sexually abused at least 177 students, probe finds
Many of the accusers who have spoken publicly said they were groped and inappropriately touched during physical exams
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A year after a well-liked teacher was killed in a small Pennsylvania town, people close to her are trying to figure out why an arrest still hasn't been made. The lack of progress in the investigation is being blamed on the underfunded and understaffed police department in the town. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty joined CBSN to talk about her report.
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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.
NASA vows to make ambitious plan to return to the moon "a reality"
The newly announced Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, intends to land astronauts on the South Pole of the moon by 2024
Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
Shrinking moon may be causing "moonquakes"
NASA says the moon is shrinking and it may be creating so-called "moonquakes." Scientists say the moon's interior is cooling and causing it to shrivel up like a raisin. The shrinking has caused ridges on the moon's surface called "thrust faults" -- where one section of crust is pushed up over a neighboring part. Scientists now believe those faults are to blame for the tremors.
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Friend details murder victim’s last moments
Rachael DelTondo was gunned down in her parents’ driveway in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania., on Mother’s Day 2018 -- just minutes after Lauren Watkins dropped her off.
What Happened to Rachael DelTondo?
A popular teacher is gunned down in a quiet Pennsylvania city. Who would want her dead? Turns out, there might be a few people. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.
Biden evokes Obama in campaign kickoff rally
Former Vice President Joe Biden officially kicked off his presidential bid by evoking the messages of Barack Obama at a campaign rally in Philadelphia. CBS News 2020 Campaign Reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to recap Biden's remarks.
Joe Biden kicks off campaign in Philadelphia
Former Vice President Joe Biden officially kicked off his 2020 presidential bid at a rally in Philadelphia. John Micek of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star joined CBSN to discuss how Biden is appealing to Pennsylvania voters.
Rachael DelTondo's unsolved murder
It has been more than a year since Rachael DelTondo, a well-liked 33-year-old teacher, was gunned down in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Complicating the case is an economic downturn and rumors of corruption in the Pittsburgh suburb. Many are now blaming the lack of an arrest on an under-funded and understaffed police department. 48 Hours' Erin Moriarty reports.