FDA said it "never" inspected dental lab that made controversial AGGA device
Johns Dental Laboratories stopped making the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance last year after a KFF Health News-CBS News investigation into allegations of patient harm.
Dental device investigation
Lawsuits claim dental device wrecked teeth
A dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws, but some claim it wrecked their teeth. An investigation by CBS News and Kaiser Health News found a dental device allegedly left a trail of mangled mouths and devastated patients. Anna Werner reports.
FDA looking into dental device
In the wake of a joint investigation by CBS News and KHN into a dental appliance that multiple lawsuits allege cause grievous harm to patients, the FDA has begun looking into the product, the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance, or AGGA, according to a former agency official. Anna Werner reports.
Patients sue over unproven dental device
Patients report irreparable harm by an unregulated dental device. An investigation by CBS News and Kaiser Health News found the device that allegedly left a trail of mangled mouths has not been reviewed by the FDA. Anna Werner reports.
Feds investigate dental device
There is an update on an exclusive CBS News-KFF Health News investigation into a dental device. Numerous patients allegedly damaged their mouths, with some even losing their teeth. CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner reports federal prosecutors have now launched a criminal investigation into the device, called the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance, or "AGGA."
U.S.
Supreme Court allows Trump to implement parts of order restricting mail voting
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Why Trump's Canada tariffs are likely to have a modest impact on prices
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Gen Xers fret over Social Security. "I will likely be working in retirement."
Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main — or only — source of retirement income.
Redfin and Zillow must change agreement that hurts competition, FTC says
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist fired after Charlie Kirk posts
The ruling said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the Post's opinion desk.
A principal lost his job after helping a homeless student. He has no regrets.
Rob Burnside, a principal at an Ohio high school, made the decision to help one of his students, and it cost him his job.
Bessent announces campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Ted Cruz says Texas Senate race will be a "$200 million" fight
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.
Tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in 116-degree heat
A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley National Park last week after becoming trapped in 116-degree temperatures.
Hawk Fire evacuations in Reno slightly eased as firefighters make gains
Shifting winds challenged firefighters battling the Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, that was keeping tens of thousands of people evacuated.
Ex-NBA center ejected from WNBA game after being confronted by player
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
U.S. destroys alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific, killing 2 people
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
2 Phoenix police officers fired, arrested after violent traffic stop
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and shocked them with a Taser, the city's police chief said.
Suspect in murders of 5 found dead day after their bodies were discovered
A quintuple murder suspect was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington, a day after the bodies of five people were discovered outside Portland, Oregon, authorities said.
Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Dr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" despite Trump's comments
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Byron Donalds and Seth Moulton join Margaret Brennan.
Kashkari: Inflation could be extended as Canada fight goes on
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington, D.C.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.
Robin Wall Kimmerer on the wonders of nature
The botanist's bestselling books, "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "The Serviceberry," advocate for living and working in collaboration with the Earth, and sharing the gifts of nature - ideas, she says, some may see as subversive.
The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Fast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuate
The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to implement parts of order restricting mail voting
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Why Trump's Canada tariffs are likely to have a modest impact on prices
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Gen Xers fret over Social Security. "I will likely be working in retirement."
Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main — or only — source of retirement income.
Redfin and Zillow must change agreement that hurts competition, FTC says
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
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Why Trump's Canada tariffs are likely to have a modest impact on prices
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Gen Xers fret over Social Security. "I will likely be working in retirement."
Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main — or only — source of retirement income.
Redfin and Zillow must change agreement that hurts competition, FTC says
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to implement parts of order restricting mail voting
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Why Trump's Canada tariffs are likely to have a modest impact on prices
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Stars and Stripes reporter says independence "has to be instituted in practice"
Lara Korte, a Stars and Stripes reporter who was dismissed last week, told CBS News on Monday that the paper's editorial independence remains paramount.
Bessent announces campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
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8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how residents of Martha Vineyard are addressing an epidemic of Alpha-gal, and talks with experts about how best to avoid tick bites.
8/23: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Steve Hartman. Featured: The explosion of tick bites and Alpha-gal syndrome; singer Kenny Chesney; botanist and bestselling author Robin Wall Kimmerer; origami artist Robert Lang; one artist's very quirky home; an iconic photo of Harlem jazz legends; and a retirement home for musicians in Milan.
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Iran-linked hackers took U.K. power plant offline for first time, reports say
The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.
A massive data center hub is likely heating up a town outside London
Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.
Bessent announces campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
How long before China is ready to deploy humanoid robot soldiers?
A Chinese robotics developer tells CBS News humanoids won't turn against humans as they're just machines: "It all depends on who controls them."
4 arrested after world champion boxer shot dead in South Africa
Zolani Tete made history in 2017 when he took just 11 seconds to knock out his opponent with his first punch to retain his WBO bantamweight crown.
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Entertainment
"Cooking with Levi" family on new cookbook
Levi Zhang and his parents share some recipes from their new cookbook and talk about how their viral videos started.
Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Robin Wall Kimmerer on the wonders of nature
Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is author of the New York Times bestsellers "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "The Serviceberry" – books that advocate for living and working in collaboration with the Earth. She talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the importance of respecting both Western scientific knowledge and Indigenous knowledge, planting trees, and sharing the gifts of nature.
The real no-shoes Kenny Chesney
In his recent memoir, "Heart Life Music," Kenny Chesney describes his life's journey, from Knoxville, Tenn., to No Shoes Nation and beyond. Chesney sits down with Lee Cowan in the Florida Keys, where the country superstar is just another laid-back local, to talk about family, touring, and how he recovered from a 2009 concert which he describes as "hitting a wall." [Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2025.]
Milan's Casa Verdi, a rest home for musicians living in harmony
Opera great Giuseppe Verdi, one of history's most successful composers, used his fortune to create a retirement home for professional musicians "not favored by fortune." Residents of Casa Verdi in Milan not only share their lifetimes of artistry, they also provide master classes to young musicians. Chris Livesay reports.
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Technology
Women left behind in AI job boom: LinkedIn
While hiring for AI companies is booming, women are getting left behind, according to new research from LinkedIn. It found that female candidates accounted for 26% of hires for jobs requiring AI skills in the U.S., compared to 50% of women hired into non-AI positions. Sarah Steinberg, the head of global public policy partnerships at LinkedIn, joins CBS News to discuss.
A massive data center hub is likely heating up a town outside London
Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.
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.
How long before China is ready to deploy humanoid robot soldiers?
A Chinese robotics developer tells CBS News humanoids won't turn against humans as they're just machines: "It all depends on who controls them."
Robot beats Usain Bolt's running record
Robots are competing in China, showcasing new skills that may beat records set by humans. CBS News' Anna Coren reports from Beijing.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Crime
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Crime
Judge denies mistrial request in Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy's defense team asked for a mistrial Monday after a witness began speaking about Catholic religion. The judge in the case denied the request. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Clancy judge: Jurors must ignore religion remarks
Defense attorneys for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her children, called for a mistrial on Monday, citing a witness who used the phrase "moral sin." The judge denied the request. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Woman suspected of killing husband found dead
Karen Solomon, a Massachusetts woman wanted for questioning in the death of her police officer husband, has been found dead, Worcester authorities announced on Monday. Law enforcement called the case a "tragic murder-suicide."
Judge in Clancy case rejects call for mistrial
The judge presiding over the Lindsay Clancy murder case rejected the defense's push for a mistrial on Monday. Clancy has admitted to killing her children but has pleaded not guilty, arguing that postpartum psychosis caused her actions. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and legal contributor Jessica Levinson have the latest.
Lindsay Clancy trial nears closing arguments
The prosecution in the Lindsay Clancy trial continues to call rebuttal witnesses, mainly focusing on the psychological aspects of Clancy's state of mind when she killed her 3 children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and legal contributor Jessica Levinson have more.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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U.S. announces "Operation Economic Outcast"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out the Trump administration's plan for a campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners. "Face the Nation" coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
Judge denies mistrial request in Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy's defense team asked for a mistrial Monday after a witness began speaking about Catholic religion. The judge in the case denied the request. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
NYT: Kushner and Jeffries held private meeting
According to The New York Times, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently held a private meeting with President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Political strategists Joel Payne and Todd Ricketts join with analysis.
Retired Army major's lessons from almost dying
Urban warfare expert and Ret. U.S. Army Maj. John Spencer is sharing life lessons he learned from his many near-death experiences in a new book titled "20 Times I Almost Died." Spencer joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
How summer food recalls compare to past years
It feels like there's been a new food recall every week this summer, but former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb says the number of recalls has been on par with other years. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins "The Takeout" with more.