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New Zika alert: Beware the Asian tiger mosquito
CDC says Zika virus has been found in a second mosquito, Aedes albopictus, which is found in more states of the U.S.
There are new fears about the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus
There are new fears about the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The mosquito that carries Zika is usually contained to a handful of states, mostly in the South. But scientists now say another breed of the insect could carry the virus to most of the country. Dr. LaPook explains.
Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Holly Phillips discuss the growing threat of the Zika virus in the U.S., a new study on childhood obesity and why you should draw to remember a list of objects
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the growing threat of the Zika virus in the U.S., a new study on childhood obesity and why you should draw to remember a list of objects.
Public health officials waiting on Zika funds
Millions more will need to be spent on Zika to prevent its spread
Houston and surrounding communities are already spending $4 million a year on mosquito control
Houston and surrounding communities are already spending $4 million a year on mosquito control. Public health officials say it will take another $2 million to mount an effective defense against Zika. Dr. Jon LaPook explains what exactly that money will buy.
First U.S. Zika-related death reported in Puerto Rico
The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has more than 680 cases of Zika virus, government officials said today
Country changes Olympics uniforms to protect athletes from Zika
South Korea's Olympic committee unveils Zika-proof uniforms for Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro
Houston authorities bracing for Zika virus appearance
"The one misconception that I'm hearing," one doctor said, "is that it's not really not going to be a problem"
Who will Zika be an occupational hazard for?
Health officials give guidelines on how outdoor and health workers can protect themselves from the mosquito-borne Zika virus
Still many questions about Zika's threat to pregnant women
As mosquito season approaches in the U.S., questions loom about the virus's effect on pregnant women and their unborn children
With fears mounting over the Zika virus’ growing proximity to the United States, Dr. Anthony Fauci separates fact from fiction
With fears mounting over the Zika virus’ growing proximity to the United States, Dr. Anthony Fauci separates fact from fiction. The director of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health breaks down America’s stateside mission to prevent the spread of the virus.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning"
New research on the Zika virus is speeding up a debate about how to prevent the spread of the disease. One big question facing U.S. health officials is whether the government should recommend that women avoid getting pregnant if they live in areas where Zika is spreading. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what could be an unprecented recommendation.
Will Congress fully fund the fight against Zika?
The CDC has requested nearly $2 billion to keep Zika at bay in the U.S. -- but Congress has yet to provide the money
The White House requested $1.9 billion in emergency funding for Zika in February
The White House requested $1.9 billion in emergency funding for Zika in February. House leaders told the administration to use funds already approved for Ebola and other global public health threats -- but health experts are saying that's simply not enough. Dr. Jon LaPook went to Washington to ask Congress what the hold up is.
Colombia confirms first Zika-linked birth defects
Colombia has been fearing a surge in cases ever since the epidemic hit Brazil last year
CDC confirms Zika virus causes microcephaly
It's the first time in history a virus transmitted by mosquito bite has been found to cause birth defects
The CDC has confirmed that microcephaly is caused by the Zika virus
The CDC has confirmed that microcephaly is caused by the Zika virus. The confirmation comes amid mounting evidence from many cases, including Brazil, where the virus is widespread. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
GOP lawmakers say Zika funding is likely -- but it could take months
Democrats blasted Republicans on Wednesday for blocking an amendment that would have fulfilled the administration's $1.9 billion request
Researchers learning more about Zika dangers
Once thought to be a benign virus that wouldn't cause significant harm, researchers say they are just starting to learn why Zika may be so dangerous
Aside from problems in newborns, which include microcephaly, there is emerging evidence of neurological problems in adults also linked to the Zika virus
Aside from problems in newborns, which include microcephaly, there is emerging evidence of neurological problems in adults also linked to the Zika virus. For researchers learning about the disease, it can be like playing catch-up. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Health officials are warning of a potential Zika outbreak in the U.S.
Health officials are warning of a potential Zika outbreak in the U.S. There are now 30 states that are expected to be affected by the mosquito-born virus this summer. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has the latest on the health concerns here in the U.S.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the growing severity of the threat
Top U.S. health officials are growing more concerned about the spread of the Zika virus. Thirty states are projected to get the type of mosquito that spreads the virus by summer, up from an earlier estimate of 12. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the growing severity of the threat.
The CDC now believes the mosquito that carries the Zika virus is found in thirty states, not twelve as previously estimated
The CDC now believes the mosquito that carries the Zika virus is found in thirty states, not twelve as previously estimated. The administration says they need $1.9 billion to beef up our ability to diagnose Zika, get rid of mosquito breeding grounds, track the disease throughout the country, and develop a vaccine. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Officials: Zika virus "scarier than we initially thought"
Federal health officials say more funding is needed to combat the spread of a frightening new virus
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Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
How to avoid holiday stress
The holiday season can be a wonderful, but also stressful time – filled with unrealistic expectations. A recent poll found 41% of adults anticipate more holiday stress this year. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma has tips to unwind during the holidays.
7 deaths, hundreds of injuries may be linked to glucose monitor errors
Patients with affected devices should stop using them. They are eligible for free replacements, Abbott said.
San Francisco sues ultra-processed food makers
In San Francisco on Tuesday, city attorney David Chiu announced the first government lawsuit of its kind against 11 companies that manufacture ultra-processed foods. Elizabeth Cook reports.
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20,000-pound cocaine seizure by Coast Guard breaks 18-year-old record
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
Trump's birthday added to list of free days at national parks; MLK Day, Juneteenth removed
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When a Lowe's store cat disappeared, staff pulled out all the stops to find her
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
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Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado to travel to Oslo for peace prize
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Protesters arrested after smearing food on case holding England's Crown Jewels
Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
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Netlix and Warner Bros. deal sparks concern
Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $72 billion, but the announcement has sparked concern among industry workers.
AVTT/PTTN perform "Dark Night of My Soul"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Dark Night of My Soul."
AVTT/PTTN perform "Eternal Love"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Eternal Love."
AVTT/PTTN perform "Received"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Received."
"Homebound" sets sights on award season
"Homebound," a film that tells the story of two childhood friends in rural India whose dreams collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic, is already receiving award season buzz. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more from Mumbai.
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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20,000-pound cocaine seizure by Coast Guard breaks 18-year-old record
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
Latest details on 2021 pipe bomb suspect
The man suspected of placing pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, had his first court appearance on Friday after he was arrested Thursday following a five-year manhunt. A judge ordered the suspect to remain in jail pending future hearings.
11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Questions remain after D.C. pipe bomb arrest
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Louisiana inmate who escaped through damaged wall recaptured; 1 still on the run
Officials in Louisiana say one of two inmates accused of violent crimes was recaptured after an audacious escape.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Christmas returns to Bethlehem
The Christmas tree in Bethlehem is set to be lit for the first time since 2022, since celebrations at Jesus' birthplace were paused for the war in Gaza.
The Dish: Chef Ivan Orkin
Ivan Ramen has been a New York City mainstay since 2014. Now, Chef Ivan Orkin is bringing his unconventional, world-renowned ramen recipes to London.
Netlix and Warner Bros. deal sparks concern
Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $72 billion, but the announcement has sparked concern among industry workers.
AVTT/PTTN perform "Dark Night of My Soul"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Dark Night of My Soul."
AVTT/PTTN perform "Eternal Love"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Eternal Love."