Could genetic engineering protect us from the deadliest animal on earth?
What if we had the technology to eliminate the threat of diseases like Zika by tweaking the biology of the mosquitoes that spread it?
Zika virus
Will Zika return? What pregnant women and others need to know
Three years after Zika virus first made headlines, some of its mysteries have been solved – but not all
"Our children are forgotten": Zika's devastating impact 3 years later
Children born at the height of the Zika epidemic are now 3 years old, and many questions remain about what their futures hold
1 in 7 children of Zika-infected moms have health issues, study finds
The findings come from the first long-term study of babies affected by the Zika virus in the U.S.
Zika may linger in semen for shorter time than thought
New research suggests guidelines in place for protecting against the sexual transmission of Zika virus may need to be re-evaluated
More birth defects in U.S. areas where Zika spread
New government report finds a spike in potential Zika-linked birth defects in the last half of 2016 compared with births in the first half of that year
Sexually transmitted Zika case confirmed in Miami-Dade
The individual's partner recently traveled to areas where Zika transmission could occur, Florida health officials say
Could Zika virus help battle deadly brain cancer?
The research is in the early stages, but appears promising, scientists say
Florida confirms sexually transmitted Zika case
Florida health officials confirmed the case in Pinellas County after the patient's partner apparently got infected in Cuba
Pregnant or trying? Don't let Zika guard down
While cases of the birth defect-causing virus have dropped sharply from last year's peak, Zika hasn't disappeared from the region, experts warn
Doctors keep close tabs on children of Zika-positive moms
Florida's rainy season is ramping up, and so is the threat of mosquitoes carrying the virus
Children of Zika-positive moms
Florida's rainy season is ramping up, and so is the threat of mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus. More than 5,000 people in the U.S. have reported having Zika since last year. Most people caught it overseas, but nearly all 224 locally-transmitted cases in 2016 happened in Florida. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Zika-infected mom's baby faces uncertain future
Rising temperatures, and the start of mosquito season, have the Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas worried about Zika
Zika outbreak
Spring is here and with it comes the threat of Zika, the virus spread by mosquitoes. So far this year, 18 women in the Rio Grande Valley have been infected with the virus linked to birth defects. Dr. Jon LaPook reports from Brownsville, Texas.
Zika virus can trigger epilepsy
Researchers say more defects and illnesses linked to Zika are emerging
Alarming rate of birth defects in U.S. cases of Zika
A new report confirms "indisputable evidence that Zika has a great capacity to cause birth defects, especially in the first trimester”
Genetically modified mosquito use considered in Houston
Mosquitoes that can carry Zika virus, dengue fever and chikungunya are common in the Houston region
Men in 3 Florida counties warned not to donate sperm
Health officials say sperm donations from South Florida could carry small risk of spreading Zika
Virus linked to heart trouble in some adults
For the first time, doctors have tied Zika infection to dangerous heart problems
Birth defects risk 20 times higher for Zika-infected moms
Preventing Zika infection during pregnancy is a priority, health officials say
Zika study in U.S. pregnant women tracks birth defect rate
Study finds even some women who did not have symptoms had babies with birth defects
Florida is Zika-free, but don't get too comfortable
Colder days and control efforts can tamp down Zika mosquitoes, but they can rebound even during short bouts of warmer weather
Locally transmitted Zika in Texas?
Officials in Texas have found a possible case of locally transmitted Zika in the state. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula spoke to "CBS This Morning: Saturday" about the spreading virus.
Morning Rounds
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the first possible case of locally transmitted Zika in Texas, the impact of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic drug used on cancer patients dealing with anxiety and depression, and more.
Texas reports first Zika case from local mosquito bite
Texas would be the second U.S. state, after Florida, where mosquitoes have spread the virus
Health
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Vaping affects blood vessels after just one use, study finds
Healthy non-smokers who vaped just once showed signs of reduced blood flow in their femoral artery
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases
Health officials are now looking into more than 150 possible cases in 16 states
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
Veteran's widow speaks out after former VA doctor charged in deaths
Wife of retired Army Sergeant Michael McCoy says he knew the Veterans Affairs "had failed him"
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Former VA pathologist charged in deaths of 3 veterans
Federal prosecutors say Dr. Robert Levy showed up for work impaired, misdiagnosed patients and falsified records to cover up his errors
U.S. won't give flu vaccines to migrants in border detention centers
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
What parents should know about dietary supplements for kids
"A pill isn't going to make you do better on a test... A pill won't help you make the varsity team. Food will, exercise will, studying will."
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
World
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What you can do to help the burning Amazon rainforest
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and vital to combating climate change — and it's on fire with no end in sight
New Zealand speaker cradles baby during debate
The speaker held the baby for his colleague, who had just come back from paternity leave after welcoming his son's birth
Amazon fires caused by humans, environmentalists say
The rainforest protection group Amazon Watch says farmers, emboldened by the government, intentionally set the forest ablaze
Taliban says ending Afghanistan war "is very necessary"
U.S.-Taliban peace talks have been taking place in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar, where the group has a political office
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
U.S.
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Man who preyed on gay men during 8-month killing spree is executed
Gary Ray Bowles received the death penalty for the 1994 murder of a man, who was his sixth and final known victim
Missing chef found dead in NYC hostel
Andrea Zamperoni, who is in the U.S. on a work visa, didn't show up for his shift at the iconic New York City restaurant Monday
New York woman catches fish with 2 mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Overstock.com CEO out after revealing affair with Russian agent
Patrick Byrne said he resigned because his presence "may affect and complicate all manner of business relationships"
Bei Bei the panda celebrates last birthday in U.S. before move to China
Bei Bei is the product of a breeding agreement between the Smithsonian and China
Politics
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Remember when governors used to win the presidency?
In the presidential elections since 2008, governors have made early departures from both Democratic and Republican primaries. Why is this happening?
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
DNC rejects resolution calling for climate change debate
A party committee rejected a resolution that would have allowed candidates to participate in a climate-focused debate
Real ID mandatory for air travel in 2020
The clock is ticking for consumers to get a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board a flight in the U.S.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC rejects climate change debate
Several committee members expressed reservation with prioritizing climate over any single other issue like gun violence or health care
Entertainment
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Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Sean Spicer joins "Dancing with the Stars" cast
ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" is about to get a lot spicier in its 28th season
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Technology
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Phone carriers will block some robocalls for free
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon will start offering blocking software and move to halt fake caller ID numbers
Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users see how company tracks them
Users will be able to disconnect their account from data Facebook gathers elsewhere on the web—after a wait period
More than 20 Texas local governments hit by ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Science
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What you can do to help the burning Amazon rainforest
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and vital to combating climate change — and it's on fire with no end in sight
New York woman catches fish with 2 mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Sharks gather for annual underwater mating dance
Every year, sharks gather for their annual underwater mating dance and scientists are there to catch them
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Health
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3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Vaping affects blood vessels after just one use, study finds
Healthy non-smokers who vaped just once showed signs of reduced blood flow in their femoral artery
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases
Health officials are now looking into more than 150 possible cases in 16 states
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
MoneyWatch
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Fading corporate profits heighten U.S. recession fears
A decline in company earnings suggests the economy is losing speed, adding to recession fears
Overstock.com CEO out after revealing affair with Russian agent
Patrick Byrne said he resigned because his presence "may affect and complicate all manner of business relationships"
Experimental store tracks shoppers with hidden cameras
Hidden cameras track shoppers' movements as they browse the almost 14,000 square feet of merchandise
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Crime
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Man who preyed on gay men during 8-month killing spree is executed
Gary Ray Bowles received the death penalty for the 1994 murder of a man, who was his sixth and final known victim
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Missing chef found dead in NYC hostel
Andrea Zamperoni, who is in the U.S. on a work visa, didn't show up for his shift at the iconic New York City restaurant Monday
Kodak Black pleads guilty to federal weapons charges
The 22-year-old in Miami was arrested before a scheduled concert performance in May that was marred by several violent incidents
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Space
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
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Pictures from the Amazon rainforest fires in Brazil
The Amazon rainforest in Brazil has seen a record number of fires this season
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 with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
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2020 candidates do faith outreach in S.C.
Former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign hired a faith outreach director Thursday. He also announced new endorsements from 39 religious leaders. 2020 campaign reporter Lacrai Mitchell joins CBSN to discuss how candidates are reaching out to religious communities to gain black votes in South Carolina.
"Stand your ground" trial underway in Florida
Witnesses were back in court Thursday in Florida's "Stand your ground" trial. Suspect Michael Drejka is accused of shooting and killing an unarmed black man during a dispute over a parking space last year. Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN with the latest.
CBS News obtains ICE review of 2017 detainee suicide
CBS News has obtained an internal review by ICE that reveals how staff violated regulations in the case of a detainee who died by suicide in 2017. Immigration lawyer Andrew Free joins CBSN to discuss the case.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Planned Parenthood shooting threat
Three young men have been arrested for threatening mass shootings against Planned Parenthood this month. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to discuss the recent threats against abortion clinics.
