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.
Autism Awareness
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.)
"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.
Health
A record amount of Americans are quitting their jobs due to pandemic burnout
Millions of Americans have quit their jobs due to pandemic burnout. Many have started their own companies.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Walmart recalls room spray for "rare and dangerous" bacteria
CDC urges consumers not to even open recalled bottles and use gloves in returning them to the retailer.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 was over 90% effective
A panel of the FDA's vaccine advisers will be discussing the data on Tuesday.
Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots greenlighted by CDC
Up to 99 million Americans are now eligible for an additional dose.
Hospitals struggle with drug shortages as supply chain issues persist
American hospitals are undergoing another emergency on top of the pandemic, as the struggle to fill drug orders for hundreds of patients.
Pfizer says its booster shot restores full COVID-19 protection
Pfizer and BioNTech said their latest trial shows boosters could help bring a "return to normalcy."
FDA authorizes Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots
The CDC must also weigh in before additional doses can be administered nationwide.
Salmonella outbreak in 37 states linked to onions, CDC says
Fresh, whole red, white and yellow onions have been identified as the source of a multi-state outbreak, the CDC said.
New York City requiring vaccine for cops, firefighters, city workers
The mandate affecting the nation's largest police department and over100,000 other workers carries a Nov. 1 deadline for getting the first vaccine dose.
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Minneapolis cop charged in car crash that killed Leneal Frazier
The officer involved in a fatal car crash has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
Dads spend time in Louisiana school to curb violence among students
After a violent week of fighting in school at Southwood High School, a group of dads decided to take matters into their own hands.
A record amount of Americans are quitting their jobs due to pandemic burnout
Millions of Americans have quit their jobs due to pandemic burnout. Many have started their own companies.
Lawmaker tests positive for COVID hours after voting on House floor
He was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center "out of an abundance of caution," his office said.
U.S. reports record number of migrant apprehensions along Mexican border
Roughly 61% of the migrants encountered were quickly expelled to Mexico or their homeland under a pandemic-era policy known as Title 42.
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U.S. airstrike in Syria kills al Qaeda senior leader, Pentagon says
U.S. Central Command said that early indications did not reveal any civilian casualties as a result of the strike.
Lawmaker tests positive for COVID hours after voting on House floor
He was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center "out of an abundance of caution," his office said.
U.S. reports record number of migrant apprehensions along Mexican border
Roughly 61% of the migrants encountered were quickly expelled to Mexico or their homeland under a pandemic-era policy known as Title 42.
This week on "Face the Nation," October 24, 2021
Rep. Bennie Thompson, Zalmay Khalilzad, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Giuliani associate convicted on campaign finance charges
Parnas and another business associate Igor Fruman were arrested in 2019 while trying to board an international flight with one-way tickets.
Health
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A record amount of Americans are quitting their jobs due to pandemic burnout
Millions of Americans have quit their jobs due to pandemic burnout. Many have started their own companies.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Walmart recalls room spray for "rare and dangerous" bacteria
CDC urges consumers not to even open recalled bottles and use gloves in returning them to the retailer.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 was over 90% effective
A panel of the FDA's vaccine advisers will be discussing the data on Tuesday.
Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots greenlighted by CDC
Up to 99 million Americans are now eligible for an additional dose.
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SPAC backing Trump has surged more than 800%, sparking meme-stock comparisons
The former president's social media venture is creating a trading frenzy. But the company has no financial results yet.
Walmart recalls room spray for "rare and dangerous" bacteria
CDC urges consumers not to even open recalled bottles and use gloves in returning them to the retailer.
Restaurateurs across U.S. beg to extend outdoor dining
Appetites for indoor dining wane amid Delta variant, while outdoor seating becomes less palatable as temps drop.
Lyft recorded more than 4,000 sexual assault cases since 2017
The report, which was released Thursday, showed that more than 360 rapes were reported in three years.
Walmart shoppers can now buy bitcoin at kiosks in some stores
Cryptocurrency becoming more mainstream as largest U.S. retailer hosts Coinstar machines in 200 locations.
World
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Afghan girls determined to return to school
Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, schools have been off-limits to most older girls. But women continue to rally for education for all.
Former US Envoy to Afghanistan on trusting the Taliban and why he resigned
Zalmay Khalilzad shares his insight with Margaret Brennan in an exclusive interview
Former US Envoy to Afghanistan on Powell's lasting legacy
Zalmay Khalilzad shares the impression Powell left on his career
Former envoy to Afghanistan on the fate of girls under Taliban
With the Taliban back in control of Afghanistan, what is the fate of Afghan women and young girls?
How many Americans are left in Afghanistan?
The former US envoy to Afghanistan weighs in on the state of returning American citizens back home from the embattled region.
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Alec Baldwin shoots crew member with prop gun
Actor Alec Baldwin, who fired a prop gun that killed a cinematographer and injured a director on a movie set in New Mexico, called the incident a “tragic accident” and said his heart is broken. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Book Excerpt: "Renegades: Born in the USA" by Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen
The former president and the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter engage in a dialogue about personal stories – narratives shared through politics and music – that can help tell the story of an America striving to become a most just, more fair union.
Peter Scorali, "Bosom Buddies" and "Girls" actor, dies at 66
Scolari rose to fame in 1980 when he and Tom Hanks co-starred in the sitcom "Bosom Buddies."
19-year-old rapper fatally shot in Sweden
An award-winning 19-year-old Swedish rapper was shot to death in southern Stockholm in an incident that media reports on Friday said was likely to be gang-related.
The best holiday movies, ranked (and where you can stream them)
Ring in the holiday season by streaming these festive films.
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Walmart shoppers can buy bitcoin at kiosks in some stores
Cryptocurrency becoming more mainstream as largest U.S. retailer hosts Coinstar machines in 200 locations.
SPAC backing Trump Media surges more than 800%
The former president's social media venture is creating a trading frenzy. But the company has no financial results yet.
Trump plan for new media venture gets Wall Street's thumbs up
Shares of Digital World Acquisition, the SPAC that wants to take Donald Trump's new media venture public, quadrupled in value in Wall Street trading Thursday.
Ransomware crew posed as real company to attract workers
Cybercriminals' recruitment drive stem from a desire for "comparatively cheap, skilled labor," researchers say.
How fake social accounts are getting people "duped out of money"
It is unknown how many fake accounts are on Facebook
Science
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Vikings landed in North America 471 years before Columbus
A solar storm and chopped wood proved that Vikings were present in Newfoundland, Canada in 1021 AD.
Here's how climate change is hurting your health
"There is no safe global temperature rise from a health perspective," a new report says, "and additional warming will affect every U.S. region."
Reports warn climate change threatens security
The U.S. is getting a stark warning on the effects of climate change. Reports from defense and intelligence agencies say natural disasters like floods and droughts are forcing tens of millions around the world to flee their homes — creating a threat to U.S. national security.
Climate change program at risk in spending bill
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of coal-rich West Virginia says he's opposed to the "Clean Electricity Performance Program," which is part of the multi-trillion dollar reconciliation bill his party is trying to pass. Environmental experts say the program is key to making significant progress in the fight against climate change. Environmentalist Bill McKibben joins CBSN to discuss what's at stake.
First look at experimental kidney transplant
The first successful experimental transplantation of a genetically engineered pig kidney to a human body was recently accomplished at NYU Langone's Transplant Institute. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook sat down for an exclusive interview with the lead scientist behind the breakthrough.
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Minneapolis cop charged in car crash that killed Leneal Frazier
The officer involved in a fatal car crash has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
4 dead after shooting in Tacoma, Washington
The Tacoma Police Department said that two females and two males were killed in the afternoon shooting.
Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
Durst was sentenced last week to life in prison for murdering a confidante whom prosecutors say helped him cover up Kathie Durst's killing.
Timeline: The disappearance and homicide of Gabby Petito
The "Van Life" vlogger was reported missing on September 11, 2021. What happened between her and her fiancé Brian Laundrie in the days leading up to her death?
R.I. Nightclub owners speak out for the first time since deadly fire
"A day doesn't go by that we don't think about it," says owner Jeff Derderian. Survivors and victims' families can't forget either.
Space
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First lunar samples in over 45 years key to moon's history
The rock samples are the youngest ever collected, and indicate there was volcanic activity on the Moon much later than previously thought.
Boeing zeros in on cause of Starliner launch scrub
Boeing hopes to be ready for another Starliner launch try in the first half of 2022.
Film crew shot 30 hours of footage on trip to space station
If the project stays on track, the movie will beat a Hollywood production announced last year by NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX, starring Tom Cruise, to the silver screen.
Giant planet discovered orbiting dead star may be a glimpse into our solar system's future
Astronomers came across a Jupiter-like planet revolving around a dead star near the center of the Milky Way.
NASA studying solar array issue with Lucy asteroid probe
One of the Lucy probe's two solar arrays may not have fully deployed and locked in place after launch Saturday.
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The best holiday movies, ranked (and where you can stream them)
Ring in the holiday season by streaming these festive films.
Linda O'Keefe murder: Inside the investigation
Newport Beach Police give 11-year-old Linda O'Keefe a voice on Twitter hoping to solve her cold case 45 years later.
TV shows canceled or ended in 2021
This list contains everything from long-running favorites to short-lived Netflix sitcoms
Jasmine Hartin case: What happened on the pier?
A wealthy socialite and a senior police official end up on a moonlit pier in paradise. Then a single fatal shot rings out. Locals called it the crime of the young decade, but what happened?
Richest women in the world, ranked by net worth
Their fortunes start at $7 billion and go up — way up — from there
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Nature photographer Jim Balog on "The Takeout"
Nature photographer Jim Balog joined Major Garrett to talk about his new book "The Human Element," in which he documents wildfires and the melting of sea ice, and he also shared stories of how he captured the images on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
CBSN Originals: Deepfakes and the Fog of Truth
A new CBSN Originals documentary reveals the growing threat posed by technology that makes lies look true and the truth seem false.
Democrats reduce paid leave in spending bill
As an agreement on the framework for President Biden's social spending bill inches closer, some proposed programs to help families are getting cut or scaled back, including paid family leave. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what's in, and what's out.
Supply chain crisis risks ethical shopping habits
Experts are worried high prices and out-of-stock items resulting from America's supply chain backlog will create social and environmental consequences. Keesa Schreane, author of "Corporations Compassion Culture," joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain why the holidays are expected to exacerbate the issue and how consumers and businesses can limit the damage.
Former US Envoy to Afghanistan on trusting the Taliban and why he resigned
Zalmay Khalilzad shares his insight with Margaret Brennan in an exclusive interview