New, fast-acting drug offers a novel way to combat flu virus
In Japan, one company says it has developed a treatment that kills the flu in a day
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Fighting the flu with UV light
As the deadly flu season continues, a doctor is working on technology that uses ultraviolet light to kill the flu virus in the air. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why this technique is safer than using regular UV rays.
How ultraviolet light could be used to fight the flu
A doctor and his team are testing a device that uses UV light to kill the influenza virus in the air without damaging human tissue
Teacher dies from flu after deeming antiviral drug too costly
A second grade teacher fell ill with the flu but when she saw the $116 price tag, she decided it was too much, her husband says
High school freshman dies after getting the flu
La Reina High & Middle School confirmed Gabriella Chabot's death in an email sent out to parents Thursday night
"Very intense" flu season on track to break records
CDC reports doctors across the country are seeing more cases, hospitalizations and deaths from flu, and there's no sign it's letting up
Doctors try new approaches to help flu patients
With more people heading to the hospital, one doctor is telling people to stay home, since he will give them a diagnosis over the phone instead
Device analyzes how breath transmits flu
New research shows the deadly flu virus spreads more easily than previously thought. Researchers at the University of Maryland have created a one-of-a-kind device that collects virus samples from your breath. Using that data, they then track how the flu is transmitted from person to person. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
Fauci on 2018 flu season
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says that this year is "clearly one of the worst" flu seasons on "The Takeout" podcast with CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett.
Flu blamed for 2 child deaths in New York City
So far, the CDC has reported 53 pediatric flu deaths this season -- and the number is expected to rise
6 things you can do right now to help prevent the flu
The U.S. is in the midst of a particularly rough – and deadly – flu season. Here's what you can do to help avoid getting sick
Flu test negatives
As people battle the flu across the country, the CDC revealed that a flu quick test is only 50 to 70 percent accurate. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Rapid flu tests only 50 to 70 percent reliable, CDC says
They're the most common flu test performed at hospitals and clinics during flu season
CDC reports more flu deaths, record hospitalizations
"Hospitalizations are now the highest we've seen," said CDC Acting Director Dr. Anne Schuchat
5-year-old who had flu dies from apparent brain infection
Health officials in are looking into whether the flu killed Eli Snook
Vaccine less than 20 percent effective against flu strain, researchers say
The news comes amid a worsening flu epidemic, resulting in deaths across the country
Flu vaccine not effective?
Researchers revealed the flu vaccine is less than 20 percent effective against the H3N2 strain, sparking concern as we approach peak flu season. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor discusses the latest news with Dr. Tara Narula.
Families raise concern about Tamiflu side effects
The Tamiflu label says pediatric patients may be at an increased risk of confusion or abnormal behavior
Hospital's monitoring system a game-changer in fight against the flu
Northwell Health, one of the largest health systems in the country, is using a one-of-a-kind biosurveillance system to proactively combat the flu
Super Bowl fans could be tackled by the flu
With one million people expected to attend events in Minneapolis before the big game even starts, there's concern the deadly flu virus will spread
Why isn't there a universal flu vaccine?
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, explains
How do people die from the flu?
While flu is most dangerous for adults over the age of 65 and children under the age of 5, it can turn deadly for anyone
CDC: Flu activity reaching highest level in nearly a decade
Number of people reporting flu-like illness is highest since swine flu pandemic nearly 10 years ago
Flu epidemic
For the third straight week, federal health officials say the flu is widespread in every state except Hawaii. Thirty-seven children have died from the flu since the season started in October. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Why the flu is taking a heavy toll on baby boomers
The flu is putting Americans in the hospital at the highest rate in nearly a decade
HealthWatch
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
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Here's how Trump's $1 million "gold card" visa will work
The Trump administration says it's also creating a $5 million platinum card visa that will allow foreigners to live in the U.S. for 270 days a year.
Critics detail concerns over proposed Chinese "super embassy" in London
Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.
Time magazine reveals its 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
Some lawmakers see path for health care deal after failed Senate votes
With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise.
Former officials warn of safety risks because of consumer watchdog cuts
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has lost key leadership and staff over the past year. Now two former commissioners removed by the Trump administration are raising concerns over safety risks.
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Here's how Trump's $1 million "gold card" visa will work
The Trump administration says it's also creating a $5 million platinum card visa that will allow foreigners to live in the U.S. for 270 days a year.
Former officials warn of safety risks because of consumer watchdog cuts
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has lost key leadership and staff over the past year. Now two former commissioners removed by the Trump administration are raising concerns over safety risks.
Trump says "prices are coming down." Here's what the data shows.
President Trump says he's winning the war against inflation. But a look at prices around the U.S. shows why many Americans still feel financially squeezed.
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Waymo recalls more than 3,000 vehicles due to faulty software
NHTSA said faulty software may cause Waymo vehicles to pass a stopped school bus even when its red lights are flashing or its stop arm is extended.
Politics
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Some lawmakers see path for health care deal after failed Senate votes
With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise.
Minnesota tops list of 10 most expensive pandemic aid fraud schemes
Luxury cars, homes, jewelry and casino trips were among the spoils of some of the biggest pandemic era fraud cases, according to a CBS News review of five years of government records and data.
MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor in 2026, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge DFL incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Senate fails to advance health care bills, with price hikes coming for millions
The Senate on Thursday failed to advance competing Democratic and Republican measures to address health care costs. Follow live updates here.
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Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
World
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Critics detail concerns over proposed Chinese "super embassy" in London
Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.
Exclusive
Inside the secret mission to get Nobel Peace Prize winner out of Venezuela
An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado makes first public appearance in 11 months
María Corina Machado had been in hiding in Venezuela since January, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas.
What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Carly Pearce on new music
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Joe Bonamassa album pays tribute to B.B. King
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, author of bestselling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
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Time magazine reveals 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine has just announced its 2025 Person of the Year, recognizing not just one person, but a group its calling "the architects of AI." The digital article is out now.
Time magazine reveals its 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
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.
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
Science
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Crime
How Minnesota fraudsters blew millions
CBS News is getting an exclusive look at how Minnesota fraudsters spent millions of taxpayer dollars that was supposed to go to hungry children. CBS Minnesota investigative reporter Jonah Kaplan has more.
Bennie Thompson spars with Noem, FBI official
Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, the top Democrat of the House Committee on Homeland Security, sparred with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a hearing on Capitol Hill. Thompson asked about the Washington, D.C., ambush shooting where two National Guard members were targeted, and he grilled Michael Glasheen, the operations director of the FBI's National Security Branch, on the whereabouts of Antifa groups.
Deadline for Epstein files release approaches
The Department of Justice's Dec. 19 deadline to release the Jeffrey Epstein case files is approaching. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Tennessee executes man for 1988 rape and murder of college student
"To the people I harmed, I'm sorry," Harold Wayne Nichols said in his final statement.
More on seizure of oil tanker near Venezuela
Experts are weighing in on the American operation to seize an oil tanker near the coast of Venezuela. Retired Lt. Col. Rachel VanLandingham, a professor at Southwestern Law School, has more on the operation, and CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down the legalities of the seizure.
Space
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NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
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The Uplift: Pint-sized politician
A pint-sized politician proves you are never too little to run a big campaign. David Begnaud catches up with the Agars, a father-son duo making history by competing together in triathlons. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Time magazine reveals 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine has just announced its 2025 Person of the Year, recognizing not just one person, but a group its calling "the architects of AI." The digital article is out now.
Noem on seizure of oil tanker near Venezuela
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem praised the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela and linked it to President Trump's fight against drug trafficking during questioning by Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas at a House hearing on worldwide threats.
How Minnesota fraudsters blew millions
CBS News is getting an exclusive look at how Minnesota fraudsters spent millions of taxpayer dollars that was supposed to go to hungry children. CBS Minnesota investigative reporter Jonah Kaplan has more.
Bennie Thompson spars with Noem, FBI official
Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, the top Democrat of the House Committee on Homeland Security, sparred with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a hearing on Capitol Hill. Thompson asked about the Washington, D.C., ambush shooting where two National Guard members were targeted, and he grilled Michael Glasheen, the operations director of the FBI's National Security Branch, on the whereabouts of Antifa groups.