Flu hits epidemic levels
CDC says 7.3 percent of all U.S. deaths last week were caused by flu and pneumonia
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Flu causing trouble in Texas
In Tarrant County, Texas, flu cases have nearly tripled since December
CDC: Fewer states showing flu activity
Adults over 65 continue to be hit hardest, accounting for more than 50 percent of flu-related hospitalizations
CDC: Worst of flu season may be over
Number of states reporting flu activity continue to decrease, but pediatric deaths and hospitalizations continue to rise
Genes may explain why some Chinese hit hard by flu
People with genetic variant were more likely to experience organ damage, complications from swine flu
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How smart managers can minimize the impact of the flu epidemic on their organizations
Flu season fuels debate over paid sick time laws
Flu season is drawing attention to a cause: Mandatory paid sick leave for a third of civilian workers who don't have it
Flu deaths increase "sharply" as epidemic continues
CDC: 8.2 percent of all deaths were tied to influenza and pneumonia in past week, up from 7.3 percent in last report
Pregnant? Fear not the flu shot
New, large-scale medical study offers reassurance that flu vaccine is safe for pregnant women
Study examines flu vaccine and exercise
Tests on mice show moderate exercise for 90 minutes optimal for resistance; Experts say exercise activates immune system
Cold or flu? How to tell the difference
Both illnesses bring fever, coughs and sniffles but experts say there are subtle ways to tell which one you have
Report: 22 kids die from flu this season
Roughly 100 children die in an average flu season, and it's not clear that will happen this year
Average cough lasts 18 days, study finds
Researchers fear people are asking for antibiotics too early because they think coughs should only last seven to nine days
Scramble for vaccine as flu season heats up
As late-comers seek vaccination against the spreading influenza epidemic, spot shortages of flu shots are being reported
Acetaminophen overdose a danger during flu season
Some people turn to cold meds to fight flu, but may not know many contain a common remedy that can cause liver damage if overused
Snapshot of flu epidemic across the U.S.
Latest reports on influenza-related cases in all 50 states
Calif. stockpiles flu vaccine to prevent epidemic
Doctors are urging patients to get vaccinated before an outbreak occurs
Research underway to test new flu drug
Pharmacies across the U.S. are busy restocking flu vaccines to meet the demand caused by the outbreak
Doctor: Flu spreading "like a chain letter"
Influenza outbreak widespread in 47 states; expert says the earlier flu season starts, the worse it becomes
Hospitals crack down on staff refusing flu shots
At least 15 nurses and other hospital workers in 4 states have lost their jobs after refusing to get vaccinated
N.Y. slammed by flu epidemic
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo declares public health emergency
Proper hand-washing essential during flu season
Many people rub their palms together and skip their fingertips, the areas exposed to the most flu germs
Flu 101: Questions answered
Dr. William Schaffner, past president of National Foundation for Infectious Disease, discusses the current flu epidemic
CDC: Flu grips 47 states; vaccine found 62% effective
24 states and New York City reporting high activity, according to CDC's latest report; down from 29 states in previous report
Flu influx causes hospitals to turn away patients
CBS Chicago reports 8 area hospitals had to divert ambulances because they were dealing with so many influenza patients
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Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
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Top FBI official Andrew Bailey resigns
Bailey was originally brought in to help ease tensions between former Attorney General Pam Bondi and former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
LSU athlete beats cancer, gets surprise that leads to a night she'll never forget
A woman facing a cancer diagnosis reached out to CBS News recently with an unusual request: help her give away a night she could no longer have.
Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel economy standards
Regulators estimate the new rules will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
BASE jumper dies after falling from 700-foot Utah cliff
A 27-year-old BASE jumper died on Sunday, after falling about 700 feet from a cliff in Utah, authorities said.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow policy ending medical care for transgender inmates
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to revive for now a policy cutting off medical interventions and social accommodations for transgender inmates.
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Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel economy standards
Regulators estimate the new rules will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
Could AI really take over the internet? Here's what experts say.
Multiple incidents of AI "agents" going rogue have conjured up fears that they could take down the internet. Should we be worried?
Nvidia announces security system to stop AI agents from going rogue
Nvidia said more than 100 organizations are using the platform, which it says could have stopped the Hugging Face hack by OpenAI agents.
YouTube, the new path to Hollywood for filmmakers
Two of Hollywood's biggest hits this year – "Obsession" and "Backrooms," horror films with tiny budgets directed by YouTube creators – have studios searching for other social media-savvy talent, making YouTube a valuable new kind of film school.
TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
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Top FBI official Andrew Bailey resigns
Bailey was originally brought in to help ease tensions between former Attorney General Pam Bondi and former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel economy standards
Regulators estimate the new rules will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
Trump had private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
The dinner comes as Amodei has warned about the "exponential growth" of AI, and has called for safeguards on the industry, which President Trump has rejected.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow policy ending medical care for transgender inmates
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to revive for now a policy cutting off medical interventions and social accommodations for transgender inmates.
Trump to announce largest steel plant in U.S. history will be built in Iowa
The plant is expected to create 1,750 permanent jobs in Iowa, a White House official said.
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Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
Wife, daughter of top drug lord held in U.S. are captured in Colombia
The women, who are wanted for money laundering, were arrested in an operation involving the FBI, President Abelardo de la Espriella said.
Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with major daytime drone strike
A wave of Russian strikes hit Ukraine Monday, killing at least 7 people, including a woman hit by a daytime strike on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv.
Benjamin Satterley, pro wrestler known as "Pac," dies at 40
Benjamin Satterley, an English-born wrestler known for high-flying moves that delighted fans worldwide, was known as "Pac."
U.S.-bound flight makes emergency landing due to smoke
The jet was on a flight from Barcelona to Boston with 296 passengers when it was diverted, media reports said.
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Highlights from the VMA "teal" carpet
Stars stunned on the MTV Video Music Awards "teal" carpet Sunday night in Los Angeles, California. Vlad Duthiers breaks down some of the night's best moments.
Key highlights from the 2026 MTV VMAs
Madonna and Taylor Swift won big at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where artists also honored Dolly Parton's legacy and celebrated new singers making their global debuts. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.
VMA performance highlights
Vlad Duthiers and Denny Directo break down the most iconic performances from Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, which included performances by Madonna, Shaboozey, Raye and more.
2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Taylor Swift
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The New Season: Fall 2026 - The most anticipated new movies, music, TV and more
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from screens to the stage, from music to the page.
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Trump had private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
The dinner comes as Amodei has warned about the "exponential growth" of AI, and has called for safeguards on the industry, which President Trump has rejected.
How Trump is taking on AI
President Trump is meeting with the heads of AI giants as the global concern about rogue models lingers. This comes as more details emerge about OpenAI agents apparently scanning the United Nations website thousands of times. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports, and The Verge's Terrence O'Brien joins with more on his reporting.
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.
Trump confirms dinner with Anthropic's Amodei
President Trump confirmed a private dinner he had with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei as the world grapples with news of rogue AI models. Axios' Maria Curi joins with more.
Could AI really take over the internet? Here's what experts say.
Multiple incidents of AI "agents" going rogue have conjured up fears that they could take down the internet. Should we be worried?
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Latest details on Caleb Flynn's murder trial
The trial of former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn, who is charged with his wife's murder, continued on Day Eight. Prosecutors showed the courtroom videos from Flynn's initial police interviews following his wife's death. CBS News' Lana Zak has the latest.
Latest news on Cornell fraternity rape case
Authorities say an investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 has been reopened. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest details.
5 U.K. terror plot suspects released on bail
Five suspects arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near a U.K. Royal Air Force base have been released on bail, police say.
Wife, daughter of top drug lord held in U.S. are captured in Colombia
The women, who are wanted for money laundering, were arrested in an operation involving the FBI, President Abelardo de la Espriella said.
Russia blasts Ukraine with drone strike
Russia slammed Ukraine's Kyiv with a daytime drone strike that killed several people, according to officials. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
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SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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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.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Coastal floods still drowning Eastern U.S.
Massive waves are still slamming parts of the East Coast after areas in New England flooded amid a powerful nor'easter that whipped through over the weekend. Tom Hanson has the latest.
Latest details on Caleb Flynn's murder trial
The trial of former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn, who is charged with his wife's murder, continued on Day Eight. Prosecutors showed the courtroom videos from Flynn's initial police interviews following his wife's death. CBS News' Lana Zak has the latest.
Lawmakers push back against Trump commercial
Some Republican and Democratic lawmakers are pushing back against President Trump's newest television ad campaign, which was paid for with taxpayer money. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Highlights from the VMA "teal" carpet
Stars stunned on the MTV Video Music Awards "teal" carpet Sunday night in Los Angeles, California. Vlad Duthiers breaks down some of the night's best moments.