Inside the "air war" in Florida against Zika
Spraying has begun in the Miami neighborhood where, officials say, at least 15 people have already contracted the virus
Zika Virus
Zika vaccines work in monkeys, raising hopes for humans
One vaccine is expected to enter early human studies this year, and two others have reached that point already
Zika hits South Florida, but Donald Trump isn't worried
The CDC on Monday issued a travel advisory to Florida
NIH begins testing Zika vaccine in humans
Days after the virus was confirmed to be spreading in Florida, government officials announced the early-stage vaccine study
Dozens of U.S. troops infected with Zika virus
The Pentagon says one pregnant woman is among the service members with Zika
Officials: Watch out for Zika prevention scams
New York's attorney general takes action against companies hawking ineffective Zika virus prevention products
Zika expert: "DEET should be Miami's new perfume"
In South Florida, a major effort is underway to protect pregnant women from the Zika virus
What are the symptoms of Zika virus?
With the virus now spreading in South Florida, these are the signs you should look out for
Zika warning in Florida
Wynwood, Florida, is the epicenter for the Zika virus in the continental U.S. State county health officials along with an emergency response team from the Centers for Disease Control are there, but are having trouble combating the aedes aegypti mosquito. David Begnaud reports.
Florida's flying peril: Zika could sting tourism
With government disease specialists warning people to avoid a Miami neighborhood with the virus, the state braces for impact
Zika chemical no match for "cockroach of mosquitoes"
Health officials and CDC emergency response team struggling to control the bug spreading the virus in Florida
NIH official discusses "cluster" of Zika virus cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, sat down with CBS News to discuss Zika virus
Pregnant women warned to avoid Zika area in Florida
The CDC issues a travel advisory for the Wynwood neighborhood in Miami as the number of cases grows
More cases of locally-spread Zika in Florida
More people in the Miami-Dade County area contracted the virus from local mosquitoes, officials say
Could Zika take bite out of Florida's tourism biz?
Spread of virus to Sunshine State has tourist officials trying to reassure visitors they'll be safe at theme parks, beaches
Officials: Mosquitoes have begun spreading Zika in Florida
"As we have anticipated, Zika is now here," CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden said
Mosquitoes suspected in more Florida Zika cases
Health officials are investigating two more mysterious Zika cases that do not appear to be travel-related
Zika virus linked to miscarriage
A 31-year-old woman lost her baby after contracting mosquito-borne Zika virus; latest advice for how to stay safe
Zika can spread by any type of sex
The CDC warns about a whole range of sexual activities that could put people at risk
Zika fears grow with second possible local case in Florida
Mosquito control officials worry they won't be able to keep up their efforts without more funding
Florida Zika case may be first from mosquito inside U.S.
Health officials are investigating what may be the first transmission of the Zika virus from a mosquito in this country
In medical mystery, caregiver gets Zika from man who died
Zika normally spreads through mosquitoes or sexual contact - but not in this case
U.S. Army partners with French pharma giant on Zika vaccine
The drug company Sanofi SA hopes to accelerate vaccine development amid the current outbreak
Researchers to study Zika in U.S. Olympic athletes
Athletes will be tested to help learn more about how the virus spreads and persists in the body
Report: Fears grow Zika virus could act like STD
Dangerous mosquito-borne disease is already in the U.S., and a growing body of evidence suggests it spreads frequently through sex
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Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
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New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
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Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots fired; gunman killed
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
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Mexico says 2 CIA agents killed in crash weren't authorized to participate in local raid
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Arizona sues to block proposed ICE detention facility near site with chemicals
DHS has faced opposition from cities and states where the federal government plans to open mass detention facilities.
Trump attends White House Correspondents' Dinner, his first as president
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
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Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
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Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots fired; gunman killed
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Mexico says 2 CIA agents killed in crash weren't authorized to participate in local raid
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Arizona sues to block proposed ICE detention facility near site with chemicals
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Trump attends White House Correspondents' Dinner, his first as president
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
Trump says he canceled Kushner, Witkoff trip for Iran talks: "We have all the cards"
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
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A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
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Mexico says 2 CIA agents killed in crash weren't authorized to participate in local raid
The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.
Trump says he canceled Kushner, Witkoff trip for Iran talks: "We have all the cards"
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
King Charles' U.S. visit to start Monday amid strained U.S.-U.K. relations
Britain's King Charles will be visiting the U.S. starting on Monday to mark America's 250th anniversary – his first trip since his coronation nearly three years ago.
Armed groups in Mali attack capital in possible coordinated effort, army says
Mali has been plagued by insurgencies fought by affiliates of al Qaeda and the Islamic State group.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
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Frankie Grande on starring in "Titaníque"
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Woman brings South Carolina town back to life
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Broadway star on role with Savannah Bananas
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The Milk Carton Kids perform "I'll Go Home From Here"
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A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
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Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
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Roommate charged over 2 students' deaths
A 26-year-old man made his first court appearance, charged with the premeditated murder of two University of South Florida doctoral students. Cristian Benavides reports on new details.
Murder charges in case of USF students
A 26-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection to the disappearance of two University of South Florida doctoral students after one was found dead and police continue searching for the other, authorities said Saturday.
Mom charged after son injures Vietnam vet
A California teen on an electric motorcycle critically injured a pedestrian, and now the boy's mother could now face years in prison. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
DOJ permits death by firing squad
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Polymarket on soldier arrest: "The system works"
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested Thursday for allegedly using confidential government information to make more than $400,000 off the arrest of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Polymarket. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details. Then, Dennis Kelleher, CEO of financial regulation nonprofit Better Markets, joins with analysis.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
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Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
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"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
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Trump abruptly cancels peace talks with Iran
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California seeing higher jet fuel prices
Airlines worldwide are taking extraordinary measures to keep flying and in business as they face soaring costs, much of it driven by the conflict with Iran. Ian Lee reports from Burbank, California.