U.S. boosts passenger screening as Marburg and mpox viruses spread
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
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Mpox vaccines arriving at epicenter of outbreak, but not fast enough
Officials grappling with spiraling mpox cases in Congo have moved forward the launch of a first vaccination campaign, but they say much more is needed.
First mpox vaccines arrive as Congo grapples with fast-growing outbreak
Congo finally gets vaccines, but stopping the world's worst mpox outbreak will be a race against time, and there are plenty of hurdles.
Mpox outbreaks in Africa are a global health emergency, WHO declares
The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the mpox outbreaks in Africa are a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries.
Advocates urge mpox vaccines with cases on the rise
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
More mpox cases reported as authorities brace for summer resurgence
Authorities recently reported finding drug-resistant strains of the monkeypox virus.
Mpox outbreak "not over," warns CDC
The CDC is expected to release new vaccine effectiveness data this week.
CDC investigating possible mpox resurgence amid dozens of new cases
After weeks of few to no cases in the U.S., Chicago health officials warned of a "resurgence" in mpox.
U.S. reports no new mpox cases for first time since outbreak began
Researchers have theorized that "network immunity" helped slow the global outbreak.
Health agencies renaming monkeypox to help fight stigma
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
Four states announce their first monkeypox deaths
The new deaths come as the pace of new infections in the monkeypox outbreak has been largely slowing nationwide.
Monkeypox vaccine appears to be working, but CDC still urges precautions
Early data, based on people who were eligible for the shots, found the unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to catch monkeypox.
Sexually transmitted infections spike as syphilis cases hit 30-year high
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
FDA warns monkeypox could mutate if antiviral drug is overused
The FDA said the monkeypox virus needs "only a single amino acid change" to evade the treatment.
As Monkeypox eases in the West, Africa, yet again, is left behind
"Africa is still not benefiting from either monkeypox vaccines or the antiviral treatments," says one expert, lamenting the latest risky case of medical inequity.
Second person in the U.S. dies after contracting monkeypox
Officials in Los Angeles County said autopsy results could be available in "as soon as a few days."
Texas confirms first death of a U.S. monkeypox patient
Health authorities are still investigating the case to determine what role monkeypox may have played in the patient's death.
Monkeypox vaccine supply nearly enough to cover entire at-risk population, say federal officials
The looming milestone comes as health officials say they have "cautious optimism" that cases may be slowing in the outbreak.
What should schools do about monkeypox? CDC guidelines weigh in
The CDC counts only 17 monkeypox cases in children under 16 years old so far.
U.S. monkeypox cases pass 14,000-mark as Biden promises more vaccine doses
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
Demand for monkeypox vaccine outstrips supply
Bavarian Nordic is considering outsourcing production of its FDA-approved vaccine for the virus.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
As U.S. hits 10,000 monkeypox cases, CDC still aims for "containment"
Every state but one has reported at least one infection in the outbreak, which now ranks as the largest in the world.
Suspects used anti-gay slurs and referenced monkeypox in D.C. attack, police say
Washington, D.C., police are investigating a possible hate crime after two men said they were attacked by suspects who hurled homophobic slurs at them and referenced monkeypox.
U.S. will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
Health officials are citing research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective.
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Weaver Nut Company recalls chocolate nonpareils over undeclared allergens
Multiple batches of chocolate nonpareils produced by Weaver Nut Company, Inc. and sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to potential undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration said.
After her heart started to fail, a first-of-its-kind surgery saved her life
Sue Baker was told that she had two options after her heart started to fail after years of intervention: Enter palliative care, or try an experimental surgery.
CDC reports jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking
A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking.
Kids' cough syrup recalled due to microbial contamination
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
U.S. plans to combat "man-eater" screwworms with a facility of flies
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
AstroAI recalls minifridges that caused $360,000 in property damages
A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.
Trump administration to shutter specialized LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline option
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
FDA approves HIV prevention drug taken as twice-yearly injection
Clinical trials showed 99.9% of participants who received the drug, called Yeztugo from company Gilead Sciences, remained HIV negative.
More than 41,000 retirement-age Americans died of falls in 2023
From 2003 to 2023, the death rate for falls increased more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74, and more than 75% for those aged 75 to 84. It more than doubled for seniors 85 and older, according to CDC data.
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Vietnam vets who left school for service get diplomas over six decades later
Operation Recognition is a program through the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs that's given more than 100 veterans a chance to receive their high school diplomas.
Woman's conviction for husband's murder overturned after 2 decades
Blaming an inadequate and incomplete investigation and unfair trial, Jane Dorotik pushed for a new examination of the evidence that helped convict her.
Healing continues decades after family's prom night murders
More than three decades after the 1989 murders of her mother, stepfather and two sisters, Jessi Toronjo shares her emotional journey from a scared child to a woman intent on maintaining justice for her family.
Trump calls U.S. strikes on Iran a "spectacular military success"
President Trump announced earlier Saturday night that the U.S. had launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites.
Former Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold dies at 63
Farenthold was elected in 2010, upsetting long-serving Democratic Rep. Solomon Ortiz. Seven years later, Farenthold announced that he wouldn't seek reelection.
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Trump says "maybe" he'll try to fire Fed chief Jerome Powell
President Trump entertained the idea of firing Jerome Powell on Friday, a legally untested and contentious move.
Tesla to debut robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on June 22
Tesla is giving a select group of people the chance to try out its robotaxis this weekend in Austin, Texas.
Kroger says it will close 60 stores over the next 18 months
Kroger said all employees at the affected stores will be offered jobs at other locations.
Meta and Oakley pair up to launch new AI glasses
Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
U.S. home sale prices reach record of almost $400,000, report finds
Home sale prices are at a record high, but buyers are nevertheless paying below sellers' asking prices, research shows.
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Pentagon to hold briefing on U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites
At 8 a.m. ET Sunday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will hold a press briefing on the strikes against Iran.
Lawmakers respond to U.S. launching strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear facilities
Congress members offered a split response after President Trump's announcement that the U.S. had launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Trump calls U.S. strikes on Iran a "spectacular military success"
President Trump announced earlier Saturday night that the U.S. had launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites.
Belarus frees jailed opposition leader, 13 others after visit from U.S. envoy
U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, the highest-profile visit of a U.S. official to the authoritarian state in years.
U.S. launches strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear facilities, Trump says
The U.S. reached out to Iran diplomatically to say the strikes are all the U.S. plans and that regime change efforts are not planned, sources said.
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Weaver Nut Company recalls chocolate nonpareils over undeclared allergens
Multiple batches of chocolate nonpareils produced by Weaver Nut Company, Inc. and sold across the U.S. have been recalled due to potential undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration said.
After her heart started to fail, a first-of-its-kind surgery saved her life
Sue Baker was told that she had two options after her heart started to fail after years of intervention: Enter palliative care, or try an experimental surgery.
CDC reports jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking
A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking.
Kids' cough syrup recalled due to microbial contamination
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
U.S. plans to combat "man-eater" screwworms with a facility of flies
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
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Pentagon to hold briefing on U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites
At 8 a.m. ET Sunday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will hold a press briefing on the strikes against Iran.
Lawmakers respond to U.S. launching strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear facilities
Congress members offered a split response after President Trump's announcement that the U.S. had launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Belarus frees jailed opposition leader, 13 others after visit from U.S. envoy
U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, the highest-profile visit of a U.S. official to the authoritarian state in years.
U.S. launches strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear facilities, Trump says
The U.S. reached out to Iran diplomatically to say the strikes are all the U.S. plans and that regime change efforts are not planned, sources said.
U.S. has begun evacuations of Americans from Israel, Huckabee says
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's announcement comes days after confusion about whether the U.S. government would be assisting American citizens evacuating from Israel.
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Grace Potter performs "Paris"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Paris."
Grace Potter performs "Medicine"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Medicine."
Grace Potter performs "Before the Sky Falls"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter has had a successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released -— until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Before the Sky Falls."
Lukas Nelson on new album, "American Romance"
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson releases his solo album "American Romance" and opens up to Anthony Mason about the personal journey that inspired him to step away from his father Willie Nelson's tour and his band Promise of the Real.
Larry Charles opens up in new memoir
In his new memoir "Comedy Samurai," legendary writer and director Larry Charles opens up about working behind the scenes of some of TV and film's most daring comedies, from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to "Entourage."
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AI's human imitation brings dangers
"Godfather of AI" Yoshua Bengio said concerns about the technology are not just about it taking jobs, but also the risks of training it to imitate humans. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram has more on its "sociopathic tendencies."
Amazon CEO: AI will mean fewer corporate jobs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
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.
Robotic heart transplant makes history
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
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Trump administration's cuts to National Science Foundation blocked
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
French scientists discover new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
Thanks to DNA sequencing, the discovery of new blood groups has accelerated in recent years.
Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
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Woman's conviction for husband's murder overturned after 2 decades
Blaming an inadequate and incomplete investigation and unfair trial, Jane Dorotik pushed for a new examination of the evidence that helped convict her.
Healing continues decades after family's prom night murders
More than three decades after the 1989 murders of her mother, stepfather and two sisters, Jessi Toronjo shares her emotional journey from a scared child to a woman intent on maintaining justice for her family.
American among 3 arrested in Mexican fentanyl bust
The arrests were conducted as part of a joint operation between American and Mexican authorities.
Brother-in-law of cartel kingpin "El Mencho" sentenced to 30 years in U.S. prison
José González Valencia, brother-in-law of the fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as "El Mencho," was sentenced Friday to 30 years in U.S. federal prison following his 2017 arrest.
Man accused of attempting to kidnap mayor
More details are emerging about a man's apparent attempt to enter Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home. CBS News' Nicole Vadles reports.
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Why did SpaceX's Starship explode?
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in Texas on Wednesday night as it was preparing for a test launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Video shows SpaceX Starship explosion at Texas launch site
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
See NASA's image of an intense X-class solar flare
The solar flare peaked at 5:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Sneak peek: The Life and Death of Blaze Bernstein
A brilliant college student is killed by a former classmate. Inside the trial of the secret neo-Nazi prosecutors say murdered Blaze because he was gay and Jewish. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Some key leaders left out of attack plans
President Trump said Iran's key nuclear sites were obliterated in U.S. attacks on Saturday. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more on the officials involved in the plan.
Netanyahu reacts to U.S. strikes on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to U.S. strikes on Iran Saturday. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more details.
Trump tells Iran to make peace
The U.S. on Saturday launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, President Trump announced. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more on the attack and Mr. Trump's remarks on the strikes.
Trump warns Iran against retaliation
President Trump is warning Iran that any retaliation "will be met with force far greater than what was witnessed tonight" following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear targets. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.