Some with high incomes are facing food insecurity
Inflation has more people turning to food banks for help, including people with six-figure incomes struggling to feed their families. Mark Strassmann has the story.
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Inside facility testing homes to survive fire
For years, automakers and federal regulators have been working to make cars safer. But what about our homes? Jonathan Vigliotti has the story.
Raw sewage in U.S. streams and rivers
CBS News compared census data with outfall locations and found lower income, minority communities are twice as likely to have sewage dumping into a river or creek. David Schecter reports for "Eye on America."
Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
Trump's order boosts Gulf man's business
Louisiana resident Adam Petersen was ahead of the curve when he named his Cajun charter fishing boat company "Gulf of America Outfitters." Three years later, he says business is booming. Mark Strassmann reports.
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People with higher incomes turning to food banks amid inflation
The head of a Connecticut food bank says hard times have led to former donors turning to their services for help.
Inside the lab where are homes are tested to survive fire
A South Carolina facility simulates wildfires to research what makes one house burn and another survive.
Minority communities much more likely to have sewage in waterways
A major issue facing U.S. rivers is contamination by sewage and other forms of pollution, but some communities are impacted more than others.
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
"Gulf of America" in business' name preceded political storm
The name wasn't meant to be a political statement, but a symbol of the local community's connection to the environment.
Milwaukee developers see timber high-rise as model for the future
Building costs are comparable to more traditional structures, but developers say building with wood has advantages over steel and concrete.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
In shrinking rural towns, Texas schools are teaming up to stay alive
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Some with high incomes are facing food insecurity
Inflation has more people turning to food banks for help, including people with six-figure incomes struggling to feed their families. Mark Strassmann has the story.
Inside facility testing homes to survive fire
For years, automakers and federal regulators have been working to make cars safer. But what about our homes? Jonathan Vigliotti has the story.
Raw sewage in U.S. streams and rivers
CBS News compared census data with outfall locations and found lower income, minority communities are twice as likely to have sewage dumping into a river or creek. David Schecter reports for "Eye on America."
Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
Trump's order boosts Gulf man's business
Louisiana resident Adam Petersen was ahead of the curve when he named his Cajun charter fishing boat company "Gulf of America Outfitters." Three years later, he says business is booming. Mark Strassmann reports.
Why urban builders are switching to mass timber
Urban builders are switching from steel and concrete to a material that is more sustainable and friendly to the environment. The use of what's called mass timber is up 15%. Rob Marciano reports.
Far-UVC light may help curb next airborne pandemic
Far-UVC light is a form of ultraviolet light that can kill viruses and bacteria in the air without harming humans. Researchers say it could be instrumental in stopping the spread of illnesses like the flu and possibly future pandemics. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Rural Texas high schools team up to stay alive
From 2010 to 2020, the population of rural America declined, marking the first decade-long loss in history, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That's presented a problem for rural schools with limited resources. As Janet Shamlian reports, five schools in Texas are taking on the challenge.
Neighborhood gets first hospital in 150 years
A Louisville woman is being honored for helping to open the first hospital in over 150 years in the city's majority-Black West End neighborhood. James Brown reports.
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Can Trump fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell? Here's what to know.
President Trump again lashed out at Jerome Powell, calling him a "major loser" and urging the Fed Chair to immediately cut interest rates.
Harvard sues the Trump administration, alleging unlawful actions
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university is suing the Trump administration over freezing federal funding.
Friend of FSU victim says shooting "changed my outlook"
As loved ones mourn victims killed in the mass shooting at Florida State University, three survivors have been released from the hospital.
Walgreen to pay $300 million settlement in opioid prescriptions case
Walgreens has agreed to pay the government $300 million to settle claims that it unlawfully filled millions of invalid prescriptions.
Rep. Robert Garcia says he's in El Salvador to demand Maryland man's return
Rep. Robert Garcia traveled with lawmakers to El Salvador Monday to demand the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported.
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Can Trump fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell? Here's what to know.
President Trump again lashed out at Jerome Powell, calling him a "major loser" and urging the Fed Chair to immediately cut interest rates.
Harvard sues the Trump administration, alleging unlawful actions
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university is suing the Trump administration over freezing federal funding.
Walgreen to pay $300 million settlement in opioid prescriptions case
Walgreens has agreed to pay the government $300 million to settle claims that it unlawfully filled millions of invalid prescriptions.
Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Instagram uses AI to crack down on teens posing as adults online
Instagram is expanding its use of AI to determine if kids are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta said on Monday.
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Can Trump fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell? Here's what to know.
President Trump again lashed out at Jerome Powell, calling him a "major loser" and urging the Fed Chair to immediately cut interest rates.
Rep. Robert Garcia says he's in El Salvador to demand Maryland man's return
Rep. Robert Garcia traveled with lawmakers to El Salvador Monday to demand the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported.
Real ID deadline is weeks away and most states aren't fully compliant yet
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act deportations tested in Colorado court
A showdown in federal court in Denver could help shape the legal landscape surrounding deportations as immigrants' rights groups fight the Trump administration in court over a seldom-used 18th-century wartime law.
Kristi Noem's bag stolen with multiple forms of ID, thousands in cash
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, checks and thousands in cash were among the items stolen with her bag.
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Should you try the "dinosaur time" trend for eating more greens?
A TikTok user has gone viral for a hilariously efficient way of eating more greens that she calls "dinosaur time."
Pope Francis' cause of death was stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
Supreme Court weighs dispute involving ACA's preventive-care coverage
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Her sore throat turned into a month-long ICU stay. Doctors were stumped.
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Trump administration replaces COVID websites
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
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Pope Francis left a last will and testament before his death
In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching," he wished to express his preferences for his burial.
Pope Francis' cause of death was stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
Church abuse survivors say new pope must "do what Francis refused"
The Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests marked the death of Pope Francis by calling his papacy a "preventable catastrophe" for people "abused during his tenure."
Boeing jet intended for Chinese airline returns the U.S. amid trade war
A Boeing jet set to be delivered to Xiamen Airlines in China was returned to the U.S. amid a growing trade war between the two nations.
Watch Pope Francis' final public appearance on Easter Sunday
Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, one day before his death Monday morning.
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George Clooney jokes about dyeing his iconic silver hair for Broadway
George Clooney dyed his hair to star in the Broadway adaptation of "Good Night and Good Luck," and he knows it's catching people off guard.
George Clooney on making his Broadway debut
George Clooney made his Broadway debut in "Good Night, and Good Luck," playing CBS News legend Edward R. Murrow. Clooney talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about preparing for the role in our "Road to the Tonys" series.
Jasmine Amy Rogers on playing Betty Boop
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Extended interview: David Hyde Pierce
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David Hyde Pierce, the very model of a modern Major-General, in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
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Could a federal judge break up Google? Here's what to know.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
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Nadine Menendez convicted on all counts in bribery trial
A jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to capital murder in 2019 attack
Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people in a shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, pleaded guilty to capital murder in a state district court.
Denton County commissioner injured, husband killed in stabbing
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Tycoon facing death penalty has her jail term cut in money laundering case
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Was an Oregon teen the mastermind behind her father's murder?
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When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
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A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
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Shock, sadness in Rome after pope's death
Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms as leader of the Catholic Church, died Monday at 88. CBS News papal contributor Francis X. Rocca has more from Rome.
FSU survivor played dead after being shot
Florida State graduate student Madison Askins played dead after she was shot from behind during last week's shooting. CBS News reporter Kati Weis spoke with her and a close friend of victim Robert Morales.
Nadine Menendez guilty in bribery trial
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
3 FSU shooting survivors released from hospital
Three of the survivors from last week's shooting at Florida State University have been released from the hospital with the school resuming classes Monday. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Dow falls more than 900 points
Stocks slumped again on Monday as President Trump continued his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.