Juul withdraws support for pro-vaping ballot measure
The nation's largest maker of e-cigarettes said it will end its support for Proposition C in San Francisco after donating nearly $19 million
Vaping & E-Cigarettes
Washington latest state to target flavored vaping products
There are currently seven cases in the state of the mysterious lung illnesses associated with flavored e-cigarettes
Vaping-related illnesses jump to 805 nationwide
The confirmed deaths include two in California, two in Kansas, and one each in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota
What's known — and unknown — about Juul, vaping and illness
Amid a surge in teens using e-cigarettes and an outbreak of illnesses, questions abound about the safety of vaping
Juul CEO shakeup includes halt on advertising in U.S.
Management switch comes as regulators crack down on vaping amid a rash of deaths and respiratory illnesses
Advocates sound the alarm about vaping dangers on Capitol Hill
At least 530 people in 38 states have been sickened by a mysterious illness related to vaping
Massachusetts temporarily bans the sale of vaping products
Republican Governor Charlie Baker's order appears to be the first of its kind in the nation
China plans e-cigarette rules amid growing health concerns
The new rules, due as early as next month, come amid a surge in deaths and illnesses blamed on vaping
Is Altria's investment in Juul going up in smoke?
Tobacco giant's 2018 investment in the vaping company increasingly looks like a multi-billion dollar mistake
Walmart says it will stop selling e-cigs
America's largest retailer cites mounting regulatory concerns in decision to stop carrying vaping product
E-cig panic ruining "biggest public health opportunity" in century, scientist says
To parse the competing claims, "CBS This Morning" dug into the science behind the safety of e-cigarettes
Another vaping-related death reported; illnesses top 500 nationwide
The Food and Drug Administration revealed that its criminal investigations unit started tracking leads early on
New York governor announces ban on flavored e-cigarettes
Cuomo's executive action comes as the Trump administration is trying to ban flavored vaping products from the market
Teen with vape-related lung illness sues Juul Labs
According to the lawsuit, the 18-year-old had been vaping for about a year and a half but was recently hospitalized for severe lung damage
New research offers clues to the effects of vaping
According to the CDC, at least 380 people have had vaping-related illnesses
CDC revises down number of vaping-related illnesses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state officials have been investigating an outbreak that began materializing in the Midwest in July
Crackdown on flavored vaping products unlikely to take effect soon
"There'll be legal challenges, 'cause this is a big market," one expert said
As the U.S. cracks down on vaping, Juul expands to China
Its online storefronts in China are selling devices and flavored pods, now under fire in the U.S. for luring teens
Sixth patient dies from vaping-related illness
Kansas becomes at least the sixth state to report a death possibly related to e-cigarettes since last month
Michael Bloomberg rips FDA for teen vaping epidemic
The billionaire philanthropist is pledging $160 million to the fight against vaping and flavored e-cigarettes
FDA shoots down Juul claims that vaping is safer than smoking
Federal watchdog says vaping company hasn't proven that its products are less harmful than cigarettes
Parents say vaping nearly took their daughter's life
The college freshman, who'd been vaping for more than two years, vows she will never vape again after ending up in the ICU
3 more deaths and at least 450 illnesses linked to vaping
U.S. health officials said they've identified hundreds of possible cases in 33 states
Teen who vaped with THC: "My lungs are like a 70-year-old's"
Illinois teen says after vaping with the primary ingredient of marijuana he now has the lungs of a 70-year-old
Vitamin E may be linked to marijuana vaping illnesses
CBS News spoke to an 18-year-old whose lungs were severely damaged by marijuana vaping
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McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill
A proposed settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system's operator to pay $26.9 million over a 2022 oil spill in Kansas.
Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacy
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said that he's hopeful the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as "one of the legacies" of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday.
40 million under alerts as heat dome peaks across western U.S.
Heat alerts were issued for millions across parts of the western U.S. Sunday as an unusually prolonged heat dome reached its peak.
What is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?
Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.
Sen. Scott on Lindsey Graham's role in "building bridges," including with Trump
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina remembered Sen. Lindsey Graham as a "powerful leader" following his sudden death, while emphasizing Graham's role in "building bridges."
Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.
President Trump's demolition, construction and renovation efforts have triggered a firestorm of lawsuits, as critics seek to block his plans to remake our nation's capital.
How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history
In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., was prosperous and integrated. But white supremacists took back control of the city's multi-racial government at gunpoint, and killed scores of Black residents - a little-known story retold in Lauren Collins' "They Stole a City."
U.S. and world leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham following sudden death
The senior U.S. senator for South Carolina died suddenly at 71 on Saturday.
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies from aortic dissection, medical examiner says
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
New Library of Congress exhibit features rare draft of Declaration of Independence
A rare draft of the Declaration of Independence, now on display at the Library of Congress, was written by Thomas Jefferson and contains edits from fellow Founding Fathers Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Seahawks sold to 49ers minority owner for record $9.6 billion
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
200 young campers, staff rescued amid record flooding in Missouri
More than 200 people at Camp Taum Sauk in southeastern Missouri were rescued after 6 to 12 inches of rain fell along the Taum Sauk Reservoir.
New York Times journalists issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
A boy's simple habit of waving to his neighbors transformed his community
Roman Butzlaff brought together a group of neighbors who say they would have barely known each other if not for a little boy, who lived in a neighborhood but needed a village.
Detainees say ICE officer shot Houston driver through passenger window, lawyer says
Three men who witnessed a fatal shooting involving federal immigration officers in Houston say no officer was threatened, a lawyer who has spoken with them said.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
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McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill
A proposed settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system's operator to pay $26.9 million over a 2022 oil spill in Kansas.
Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacy
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said that he's hopeful the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as "one of the legacies" of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday.
40 million under alerts as heat dome peaks across western U.S.
Heat alerts were issued for millions across parts of the western U.S. Sunday as an unusually prolonged heat dome reached its peak.
What is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?
Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.
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High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
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McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with former White House chief of staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacy
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said that he's hopeful the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as "one of the legacies" of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday.
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New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
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At least 27 killed in Bangkok beer pub after fire broke out, authorities say
Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital.
Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old tomb near Egypt's Luxor
The burial site was identified as belonging to a man named Paser based on inscriptions.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Ukraine's prime minister resigns; Zelenskyy shifts several government roles
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine's government.
Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with former White House chief of staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
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7/12: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
Grace notes: Art as a reverie of gentle sounds
French artist and composer Céleste Boursier-Mougenot's "Clinamen," at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, is a mesmerizing installation in which porcelain bowls floating in giant basins of water collide, producing chiming sounds that reverberate in the 55,000-square-foot hall, to foster a state of grace. Tracy Smith reports.
Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"
The Emmy-winning HBO Max drama "The Pitt" immerses viewers in the hour-by-hour struggles faced by the overworked-yet-superhuman emergency room staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits the series' hyper-realistic set at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, Calif. (where cast members undergo a two-week medical boot camp), and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wylie about why the former "ER" actor returned to the medical drama genre. (The series just received 25 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, the most of any program.) [Originally broadcast Jan. 4, 2026.]
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" actress Louise Lasser, and singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Sen. Dick Durbin on Lindsey Graham's legacy
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his friendship and political clashes with Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly this weekend.
How Sen. Graham's seat will get filled
Longtime South Caroline Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a "brief and sudden illness," his office said early Sunday morning. CBS News' Major Garrett breaks down how his Senate seat will be filled.
Sen. Lindsey Graham's political impact
Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death has shocked Washington, D.C. Political strategist Kevin Sheridan joins CBS News 24/7 to break down Graham's impact on U.S. politics.
Sen. Lindsey Graham's final Kyiv visit
Sen. Lindsey Graham was in Kyiv, Ukraine, one day before his death. CBS News' Margaret Brennan recalls her final conversation with Sen. Graham on Friday, during which he touted progress on Russian oil sanctions.
Nancy Mace on Sen. Lindsey Graham's death
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace joined CBS News 24/7 to reflect on Sen. Lindsey Graham's political impact after his sudden death, saying she and other members of Congress are "in a state of shock."