2 scientists share Nobel for enabling COVID-19 vaccines
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Long COVID has affected nearly 7% of U.S. adults, CDC survey data finds
The survey suggests nearly 18 million American adults have suffered from long COVID at some point since the pandemic began — and children can be affected too.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
DeSantis injects presidential politics into the COVID vaccine debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is drumming a message of "medical freedom" that some critics view as "dangerous."
Highly mutated COVID variant BA.2.86 now spotted in 10 states
The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.
Why officials aren't calling this year's COVID shots "boosters"
The new COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2023 started rolling out this week.
Looking for the new COVID booster? Here's where to get the shot.
Reformulated vaccine is already available at some pharmacies and will be more widely accessible starting next week.
Why the CDC recommends everyone get a new COVID shot this fall
Vaccine experts considered narrower recommendations for only higher-risk groups, but decided almost all Americans could benefit.
FDA and CDC say yes to new COVID shots for fall — here's what to know
The new shots are similar to previously approved formulas but were updated to target strains of the virus descended from Omicron.
Poll finds less concern about new COVID variants now than with Omicron
Partisanship remains in potential booster uptake; since vaccines became available, vaccine uptake for Democrats has outpaced that for Republicans.
Do COVID-19 tests still work after they expire? Here's how to tell.
The FDA has lengthened the shelf lives of some COVID-19 tests that still deliver accurate results past their printed expiration dates.
How and where to get free COVID tests in 2023
There are still ways for both insured and uninsured people to get free COVID-19 testing. Here's how.
Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady's positive test came two days after she and President Biden traveled to Delaware from Florida, where they had been visiting communities ravaged by Hurricane Idalia.
Should I get a COVID shot? CDC says most should wait for September
New COVID vaccines are expected after Sept. 12.
As schools resume, CDC reports rise in COVID ER visits from adolescents
Rates have nearly doubled over the past week.
Here's what experts say to know about new COVID variant BA.2.86
Officials say testing should still work for the new COVID variant.
COVID hospitalizations jump 22% this week — and CDC predicts further increases
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
What to know about new COVID variants now spreading
On social media, the variants have been nicknamed "Eris," "Fornax" and "Pirola."
Highly mutated strain of new COVID variant reported in Michigan
Cases of the new COVID variant BA.2.86 have been spotted in Michigan, Denmark and Israel.
The CDC works to overhaul lab operations after COVID test flop
CDC officials are working to overhaul laboratory operations to try to keep from repeating mistakes. But it's a big job, observers say. And the stakes are high.
COVID hospitalizations rise for fourth straight week
ER visits are also climbing, with the steepest rise in kids.
Doctors struggle with how to help patients with heart issues from COVID
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the nation's heart health, but how profound is only starting to emerge.
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More big strikes loom, with health care and casino workers set to walk
Americans are more receptive to workers pushing for better pay and working conditions than in decades past, polls show.
FDA investigating baby's death linked to probiotic given by hospital
The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.
Paris is crawling with bedbugs. They're even riding the trains.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
Changing the Game: The Breasties
During Breast Cancer Awareness month, we're introducing you to two leaders of The Breasties, an all-inclusive community for survivors and others impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. Chief community officer Trish Michelle and co-founder Paige More join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their personal journeys and how The Breasties is bringing people together and making a difference. They are joined by Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction and advocated with The Breasties to reverse the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to limit access to reconstruction options for women affected by breast cancer.
2 scientists share Nobel for enabling COVID-19 vaccines
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
Your anxiety questions, answered by experts
Anyone can feel anxious, but determining if you have an anxiety disorder takes a medical diagnosis. Here's what experts say about causes, treatments and symptoms.
75,000 health care workers could soon strike
About 75,000 workers in the Kaiser Permanente health care system could soon hit the picket lines. It would be the largest in health care strike in U.S. history. Their labor contract expires at midnight Saturday. Tom Wait has the latest.
75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
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Hunter Biden to appear in court for arraignment
A deal that included a diversion in connection with a firearms charge and a guilty plea to two misdemeanor tax charges collapsed in court over the summer.
Man nears settlement with bars that served driver accused of killing bride
The April 28 crash killed Samantha Miller and wounded three other people. Aric Hutchinson survived with a brain injury and multiple broken bones.
Bear attacks, injures woman in Montana; husband takes action to save her
The attack came two days after a grizzly bear attacked and killed a Canadian couple and their dog in Banff National Park.
Powerball jackpot hits $1.2 billion after no winners Monday
Nobody hit the jackpot in Powerball's Monday drawing, raising the next jackpot to an estimated $1.2 billion for Wednesday.
Powerball jackpot grows to estimated $1.04 billion
The Powerball jackpot soared past the $1 billion mark after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday night.
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Chipotle manager "yanked" off Muslim employee's hijab, lawsuit claims
Assistant manager demanded to see her hair between 10 and 15 times in one month, the EEOC claims in religious harassment suit against burrito chain.
Cigna to pay $172 million for overcharging Medicare Advantage plans
Prosecutors alleged that Cigna submitted inaccurate and bogus codes for Medicare Advantage plans between 2016 and 2021.
Sam Bankman-Fried set to face trial after crash of crypto exchange FTX
Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried faces a prison term of more than 100 years if he's convicted of fraud and money-laundering charges.
Feds expand probe into Ford SUVs after complaints of engine failure
Roughly 709,000 Ford-manufactured vehicles featuring EcoBoost engine variants could suffer "catastrophic engine failure," the NHTSA said.
More big strikes loom, with health care and casino workers set to walk
Americans are more receptive to workers pushing for better pay and working conditions than in decades past, polls show.
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Hunter Biden to appear in court for arraignment
A deal that included a diversion in connection with a firearms charge and a guilty plea to two misdemeanor tax charges collapsed in court over the summer.
Rep. Henry Cuellar carjacked in Washington, D.C., chief of staff says
Rep. Henry Cuellar was carjacked by "3 armed assailants," his chief of staff said in a statement.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez trial date set
Sen. Menendez pleaded not guilty to bribery charges last Wednesday and was released on $100,000 bond.
Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign asks RNC to change third debate rules
Ramswamy's campaign wants the party to increase the number of donors needed and allow only four candidates on stage.
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More big strikes loom, with health care and casino workers set to walk
Americans are more receptive to workers pushing for better pay and working conditions than in decades past, polls show.
FDA investigating baby's death linked to probiotic given by hospital
The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.
Paris is crawling with bedbugs. They're even riding the trains.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
Changing the Game: The Breasties
During Breast Cancer Awareness month, we're introducing you to two leaders of The Breasties, an all-inclusive community for survivors and others impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. Chief community officer Trish Michelle and co-founder Paige More join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their personal journeys and how The Breasties is bringing people together and making a difference. They are joined by Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction and advocated with The Breasties to reverse the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to limit access to reconstruction options for women affected by breast cancer.
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At least 3 killed in shooting at mall in Thailand's capital Bangkok
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said the suspect in the shooting at the Bangkok mall "was arrested. In fact, he surrendered."
U.N. approves international force to combat gang violence in Haiti
The U.N. Security Council voted to send a force led by Kenya to Haiti as it continues to deal with rampant gang violence.
Simone Biles' latest historic moment: The Biles II vault
Simone Biles became the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault internationally. The skill will now be renamed Biles II.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO accused of exploiting men for sex
A BBC investigation found Jeffries and his partner, Matthew Smith, were at the center of an organized operation running sex events, with a middleman recruiting young men.
Paris is crawling with bedbugs. They're even riding the trains.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
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Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks gets her own Barbie doll
Stevie Nicks now has her own Barbie, Mattel announced. The $55 doll is already sold out.
Las Vegas Sphere opens with U2 show
The Las Vegas Sphere opened this weekend with a concert from legendary Irish rock band U2. The $2.3 billion venue features dazzling visual displays inside and out. Anthony Mason takes a look at the state-of-the-art venue.
A Beyoncé "Renaissance" film is hitting theaters, and tickets are on sale
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Tom Hanks: Don't fall for "AI version of me" promoting dental plan
"BEWARE!! There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me," Hanks wrote on Instagram.
"Star Trek" actor Patrick Stewart opens up about his greatest regret
Patrick Stewart's new memoir, "Making It So: A Memoir," will be released Tuesday.
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Emergency alert test will sound Oct. 4 on all U.S. cellphones
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
Apple to fix iPhone 15 bug blamed for phones overheating
Apple plans to upgrade the iPhone 15's operating system to prevent it from overheating and becoming uncomfortable to hold.
Can AI be trusted in warfare?
Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But how will AI - proven victorious in games like chess and poker - be developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries?
AI: The next battlefield
Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But as "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel reports, questions persist on how AI is developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries.
Apple seeks fix for overheating iPhone 15 issue
Apple announced Saturday it is working on an update to address reports that new iPhone 15 models are overheating. The company said the issue is caused by software bug and the use of certain third-party apps, including Uber and Instagram.
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2 scientists share Nobel for enabling COVID-19 vaccines
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
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At least 3 killed in shooting at mall in Thailand's capital Bangkok
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said the suspect in the shooting at the Bangkok mall "was arrested. In fact, he surrendered."
Rep. Henry Cuellar carjacked in Washington, D.C., chief of staff says
Rep. Henry Cuellar was carjacked by "3 armed assailants," his chief of staff said in a statement.
Philadelphia journalist shot, killed inside Point Breeze home
Josh Kruger, a local journalist who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve five years in city government, was shot and killed inside his Point Breeze home early Monday morning.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez trial date set
Sen. Menendez pleaded not guilty to bribery charges last Wednesday and was released on $100,000 bond.
Charlotte Sena update: What we know about the search and how she was found
An AMBER Alert was issued for Charlotte Sena after she disappeared while visiting Moreau Lake State Park Saturday with her family.
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How to watch rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse this month
A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will move across the U.S. on Oct. 14. NASA shared a viewing map and timeline.
NASA's Psyche asteroid probe getting "lucky" fix before launch
NASA's new asteroid probe, Psyche, is on track for launching Oct. 12 after a weeklong delay for additional tests.
Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Notable Deaths in 2023
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Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
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Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
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Remembering Mark Ludlow and John Yacobian
"48 Hours" senior producer John Yacobian died unexpectedly last week and CBS News video editor Mark Ludlow died this weekend after a battle with cancer. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell pays tribute to them both.
House weighs next steps after shutdown deal
Congress passed a last-minute deal over the weekend to fund the government through Nov. 17. The temporary funding deal comes with consequences for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy — after fellow Republican Matt Gaetz filed a resolution Monday to oust him. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Missing New York 9-year-old found alive
A 9-year-old girl who went missing in New York over the weekend has been found alive after a massive search. A suspect is in custody, police said. Jericka Duncan reports.
Eye on America: Farmers’ right to repair
In Colorado, we examine the growing movement of farmers fighting for the right to repair their own equipment. Then in New York, acclaimed choreographer Ayodele Casel shares her work preserving tap dance’s uniquely American history. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Simone Biles makes gymnastics history again
Simone Biles became the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault internationally at the World Artistic Gymnastic Championships in Belgium. The maneuver will be renamed Biles II, the fifth skill named after the 26-year-old.