Electromagnetic therapy shows promise for brain cancer
When added to chemotherapy, technique called tumor-treating fields improves survival, early research shows
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Prosthetic iris gives man new view of the world
A groundbreaking surgery at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia is allowing patients with missing or damaged irises the chance to see better
3D printing helps give badly burned boy a new nose
After a tragic accident, a teenage boy is getting a second chance at a normal life thanks to new facial reconstructive surgery technology
3D printing helps doctors safely deliver baby
Before little Conan was born, doctors weren't sure if his airways would be blocked; 3D technology helped them decide what to do
New trial to treat Alzheimer's seen as "game changing"
"For the first time I think we have a chance to really change the course of Alzheimer's disease," says the lead doctor on the clinical trial
Deaf child hears mother's voice, does "happy dance"
New type of procedure called an auditory brainstem implant helps a little girl hear for the first time
Tiny medical device helps glaucoma patients see
The iStent is barely visible to the naked eye but it's helping patients with this common disease save their vision
Runner's robotic rehab
Exoskeleton devices help a former marathon runner get back on his feet after suffering a stroke at age 37
Robotics help marathon runner get back on his feet
Young athlete who suffered a stroke is now using exoskeleton robotics to regain his mobility and strength
Scientists create beating heart tissue in a dish
Researchers hope tissues could help with drug testing and one day even lead to lab-grown heart replacements
Stem cells transformed into heart tissue
Process could someday lead to new drug treatments for heart disease or even lab-created hearts for transplants.
7-year-old gets new grip on life from 3D printer
Prosthetic arms or legs normally cost thousands of dollars, but a UNC student has made a functioning hand at a much more affordable price
A life-saving alternative to open heart surgery
The success of a new procedure called TAVR is exceeding expectations and could offer hope to patients too sick for traditional surgery
Inside a groundbreaking heart surgery
A non-invasive heart procedure could soon save many more lives. Ines Novacic reports.
How 3D printing could revolutionize burn treatment
A team in Toronto has developed a method for making functional human skin on demand
Photos: 3D printing and the future of burn treatment
A team in Toronto has developed a method for making functional human skin on demand
3D skin printer could revolutionize burn care
A team in Toronto has developed a method for making functional human skin on demand
How biometrics help keep hospital records secure
A palm scanning system is said to be "100 percent more accurate than fingerprints"
Cell transplant helps paralyzed man walk again
Cells harvested from the patient's nose helped return function to a damaged spinal cord
Watch: Paralyzed groom walks down aisle with help of robotic device
Matt Ficarra has been paralyzed since a boating accident three years ago, but that didn't stop him from walking down the aisle
Doctors begin to practice "web-side" manner
As waiting rooms fill up, more physicians are seeing patients through online channels, but not every doctor is buying it
3D-printed vertebra used in spine surgery
12-year-old boy with bone cancer is the first to receive a 3D-printed vertebra in spinal surgery
Medical apps let doctors diagnose by smartphone
One million people had virtual appointments last year on medical consultation apps; but there are concerns about replacing in-person doctor visitors
Medical apps bring doctors to your smartphones
Medical phone apps are bringing the doctor to your living room
Are popular heart rate monitors really accurate?
CNET reporter Sharon Profis joined forces with a cardiologist to put five fitness trackers to the test
Health
CDC study finds in-person dining bans, wearing masks make a difference
As the COVID-19 infection rate has have been dropping, some governors are ditching mask mandates and allowing restaurants to reopen for in-person dining.
Health officials urge caution as states ease COVID restrictions
States are allowing more activities as more Americans get vaccinated.
AstraZeneca hopes to file for COVID vaccine authorization within weeks
The drugmaker is working on a potential new vaccine that could be more effective against variants.
As states lift mask rule, retailers stick with safety measure
Grocery giant Albertsons says its front-line workers in Texas have not yet had full access to the COVID vaccine.
Stockton experiment shows guaranteed income works, analysis says
A $500-per-month stipend helped recipients secure full-time jobs, be better parents and partners, and improve their health.
Pandemic provides perfect storm for Americans with eating disorders
The National Eating Disorders Association said its helpline has seen a 40% increase in contact since March 2020.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Teachers can get COVID-19 shots despite governors' edicts
Pharmacies involved in federal effort follow White House priorities instead of those set by individual states.
CDC finalizing guidance on what's safe for those who are vaccinated
It's likely to be safe for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine to have small gatherings with others who are vaccinated.
Alabama governor sets end date for face mask mandate
Governor Kay Ivey said after April 9, it will be a matter of "personal responsibility" if Alabamians should wear a face covering.
Some Catholic leaders call newest vaccine "morally compromised"
Archdioceses in St. Louis and New Orleans are encouraging Roman Catholics to choose coronavirus vaccines made by Moderna or Pfizer — if they are available.
Yankees manager taking leave of absence after receiving pacemaker
The team's general manager said Aaron Boone could return "as early as 48-72 hours."
Biden criticizes states for lifting mask mandates
Governors in Texas and Mississippi are reversing their mask mandates before high-risk groups are fully vaccinated.
Germans' rejection of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine hinders COVID fight
Early trial data and government's refusal to approve the shot for over-65s, despite mounting evidence that it works well, have led to thousands of doses going unused.
Economic fallout from pandemic disproportionately hits Latinas
Latinas have been especially hard hit by the pandemic, with many having their children as their only lifeline.
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Perseverance rover makes tracks on Mars
The $2.4 billion rover working in near flawless fashion as scientists plan initial exploration.
Iceland rocked by more than 20,000 earthquakes in 10 days
There have been more than 3,100 earthquakes on the peninsula in the past 48 hours.
Bolsonaro says "enough fussing and whining" as COVID death toll climbs
Bolsonaro has continuously downplayed the pandemic in Brazil, which has the second-largest COVID-19 death toll after the U.S.
British press up in arms over Meghan and Harry interview
The couple said the press was one of the driving forces behind their decision to move to the U.S., but the royal family has relied on the media for generations to shore up support.
Photos appear to show a ship hovering over the water
David Morris said he was "stunned" to see a giant vessel seemingly suspended over the surface of the sea. It's a truly "superior mirage."
U.S.
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Senate moves forward with COVID bill "vote-a-rama"
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
Maia Chaka becomes first Black woman official in NFL history
"Just because the door is now open, that doesn't mean that I can relax."
CDC study finds in-person dining bans, wearing masks make a difference
As the COVID-19 infection rate has have been dropping, some governors are ditching mask mandates and allowing restaurants to reopen for in-person dining.
94-year-olds find love in the time of coronavirus
It's been a tough year for dating, but one couple was determined to hang onto love.
Tiger Woods found unconscious by man after SUV crash, affidavit says
A man found Tiger Woods unconscious in a mangled SUV after the golf star crashed the vehicle in Southern California, authorities said in court documents obtained Friday.
Politics
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Senate moves forward with COVID bill "vote-a-rama"
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
Trump appointee arrested in connection with Capitol riot
Federico Klein worked at the State Department during the Trump administration.
CDC study finds in-person dining bans, wearing masks make a difference
As the COVID-19 infection rate has have been dropping, some governors are ditching mask mandates and allowing restaurants to reopen for in-person dining.
Cuomo accuser alleges staffer took sexual harassment training for the governor
Governor Andrew Cuomo's office director denied taking sexual harassment training for him in 2019.
Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
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Maia Chaka becomes first Black woman official in NFL history
"Just because the door is now open, that doesn't mean that I can relax."
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Dr. Seuss books top Amazon's bestseller list
Nine Dr. Seuss books filled the top 10 of Amazon's bestseller list, with "The Cat in the Hat" at No. 1.
Trevor Noah on Grammy Awards
Emmy Award-winning "The Daily Show" host and comedian Trevor Noah will host the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Noah joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he's preparing for music's biggest night. He also shares why this year's Grammy Awards ceremony will be unlike any awards show seen before.
Performing arts industry faces "utter devastation" from pandemic
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
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Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
Book excerpt: Walter Isaacson's "The Code Breaker"
The latest book from the bestselling biographer of geniuses from da Vinci and Franklin to Einstein and Jobs tells the story of Jennifer Doudna and the creation (and moral questioning) of the gene-editing technology CRISPR.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Senators slam Amazon's plan to put AI cameras in delivery vans
Senators say e-commerce giant is creating "surveillance infrastructure" that would invade workers' and consumers' privacy.
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AstraZeneca hopes to file for COVID vaccine authorization within weeks
The drugmaker is working on a potential new vaccine that could be more effective against variants.
Humans, not nature, may be changing Atlantic hurricane cycles
Scientists thought the decades-long cycle of active and slower hurricane seasons was a natural pattern – but new research suggests otherwise.
CDC finalizing guidance on what's safe for those who are vaccinated
It's likely to be safe for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine to have small gatherings with others who are vaccinated.
South Pacific quake triggered tsunami warnings: "About as big as it gets"
The tsunami threat caused traffic jams and some chaos in New Zealand as people scrambled to get to higher ground.
Earth's largest-ever mass extinction is a warning for humanity
Scientists say the mass extinction 250 million years ago offers a timely warning to humanity of what can happen when ecosystems change too fast for life to keep up.
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CDC study finds in-person dining bans, wearing masks make a difference
As the COVID-19 infection rate has have been dropping, some governors are ditching mask mandates and allowing restaurants to reopen for in-person dining.
Health officials urge caution as states ease COVID restrictions
States are allowing more activities as more Americans get vaccinated.
AstraZeneca hopes to file for COVID vaccine authorization within weeks
The drugmaker is working on a potential new vaccine that could be more effective against variants.
As states lift mask rule, retailers stick with safety measure
Grocery giant Albertsons says its front-line workers in Texas have not yet had full access to the COVID vaccine.
Stockton experiment shows guaranteed income works, analysis says
A $500-per-month stipend helped recipients secure full-time jobs, be better parents and partners, and improve their health.
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Almost half of Americans financially struggling 1 year after COVID-19 hit
In this tale of two economies, 40% of Americans have had a job cut or layoff — while 30% say they're better off than a year ago.
Boeing CEO waived pay but got compensation worth $21 million
Stock package comes as aerospace company lost nearly $12 billion last year and announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Performing arts industry faces "utter devastation" from pandemic
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
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Trump appointee arrested in connection with Capitol riot
Federico Klein worked at the State Department during the Trump administration.
Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Slain stepdaughter inspires UFC fighter Walt Harris to fight again
Harris stopped fighting when his stepchild, Aniah Blanchard, disappeared. A vision pushed him back into the ring.
Dallas officer charged with 2 counts of capital murder
Bryan Riser, a 13-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, was arrested more than a year and half after a man told investigators he killed two people at the officer's instruction.
NBA star Jeremy Lin speaks out on attacks against Asian Americans
The former Golden State Warriors player is looking to promote a message of empathy, love and compassion amid a rise of hate against Asian Americans.
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Space
NASA engineer on Mars mission
President Joe Biden called the team behind the NASA Perseverance rover to congratulate them Thursday on a successful landing on Mars. Elizabeth Duffy, a mechanical engineer with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory who worked on the project's sample collecting system, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about getting accolades from the president, the amazing discoveries made on the red planet so far and what's to come.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
SpaceX Starship prototype sticks landing, then explodes
The launch and landing were successful, but the prototype exploded a few minutes after touchdown.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites
SpaceX has launched 20 Starlink missions to date, putting 1,205 internet relay satellites in orbit.
Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
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Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Their relationship in pictures
They're no longer royal, but they're still making news — and their romance still has the world fascinated
The search for Aniah Blanchard
Aniah Blanchard, 19, the stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris, went missing in October 2019. Her remains were found about a month later and authorities arrested a suspect who maintains his innocence.
Best looks from Golden Globes' nontraditional show
The Hollywood Foreign Press offered professionally shot photos while others posted on their social media accounts.
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Madeleine McCann disappearance: Was a monster hiding in plain sight at a vacation resort?
An inside look at the investigation into Christian Brueckner, the new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
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Extended interview with Charlotte Bennett
Charlotte Bennett, one of the women accusing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, sat down for an exclusive interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell, detailing multiple instances in which the governor allegedly made sexually inappropriate comments. Bennett says she reported the allegations to senior aides and was "terrified" about it getting back to the governor. She was transferred to a different position within the administration and said initially she was happy with the resolution. In response, special counsel for Governor Cuomo, Beth Garby, tells CBS News, "We continue to believe the matter was handled appropriately and look forward to cooperating fully with the attorney general's review."
States ease restrictions against expert advice
Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the U.S. could be hit with another surge of coronavirus cases. It comes as more states ease restrictions, against the advice of federal health officials. Physician and immunotherapy scientist Dr. Leo Nissola joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
U.S. experienced hiring surge in February
The U.S. experienced a hiring surge during President Biden's first full month in office. According to the Labor Department, the U.S. economy added 379,000 jobs in February. The unemployment rate also improved, dropping a tenth of a point to 6.2%. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, joined CBSN to discuss what the latest job numbers mean for the state of the economy.
94-year-olds find love in the time of coronavirus
A couple, both widowed twice, was determined to hang onto love during the pandemic. Steve Hartman has more on their love story for this week's "On the Road."
"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.