Study: 1 out of 6 hospital trips result in "surprise" medical bills
A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that millions with solid coverage from large employers are exposed to "out-of-network" charges that can amount to thousands
Health care reform
The warning signs of suicide — and how to get help
Several high-profile deaths have ignited concern about the rising rates of suicide. It's important to know the warning signs, health officials say
Hospitals' confusing online price lists give patients a headache
A new rule requires hospitals to post their prices, but the lists are hard to understand and there are no standards for pricing
What judge's ruling means for people covered under Obamacare
"We expect this ruling will be appealed to the Supreme Court. Pending the appeal process, the law remains in place," White House press secretary said
Obama promises "no memes" in final plea to sign up for Obamacare
Former President Barack Obama promises no gimmicks this year to stress the importance of signing up for health insurance before Saturday's deadline
Maine governor says he'd go to jail before he expands Medicaid
Gov. LePage says that expanding Medicaid would put his state in "red link"
A life cut short: Trying to understand suicide
News of celebrity suicides this past week only hints at the dimensions of an increasing public health crisis across our country
The warning signs of suicide – and how to get help
The tragic deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have ignited concern about the rising rates of suicide. It's important everyone know the warning signs, health officials say
Trump claims U.K. health care system "not working"
Attacking Democrats for "pushing for Universal HealthCare," Mr. Trump mischaracterizes protests in support of U.K. system
The Medicaid work requirement was just approved in this state
The change will require adults between the ages of 19 and 64 to complete 80 hours per month of "community engagement" to keep their coverage
How the Medicaid work requirement could backfire
The loss of Medicaid coverage could actually make it much harder -- if not impossible -- for millions to find work
Major shift as Trump opens way for Medicaid work requirement
CMS chief Seema Verma said in a statement that work and community involvement could make a positive difference on people's lives and health
New health insurance rule aims to deliver on Trump promise
The rule would make it easier for groups to sponsor health plans that don't have to meet all consumer protection and benefit requirements of the ACA
It will be a tale of 2 countries as open enrollment begins
The Trump administration's efforts to undermine the ACA have health care advocates and insurers concerned that the open enrollment period will be one of chaos and confusion
McConnell says he's awaiting Trump guidance on health care
"If there's a need for some kind of interim step here to stabilize the market, we need a bill the president will actually sign" said McConnell on CNN
4 questions about Trump’s Obamacare alternatives
His initial executive order aimed at undoing key ACA provisions -- here's what you need to know about that
Trump aims to boost lower-premium health insurance plans
Trump will try to put his own stamp on health care with a new executive order on Thursday
White House to order health care alternatives
The order would expand health plans offered by associations to allow individuals to pool together and buy insurance outside their states
Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of North Korea, health care
Americans see North Korea as a threat, but they're also concerned U.S. would take military action too quickly
New Graham-Cassidy health care bill has more funding for some states
CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports that the new version has more funding for Arizona, Alaska and Maine
Poll reveals Americans' attitudes on GOP health care bill
Four in 10 say Republicans trying to push Obamacare replacement bill through Congress too fast, and fewer than one in 10 believe it would help them
Trump says "the Democrats are really in our way" on health care
President Trump in Cincinnati blamed congressional Democrats for problems in the American health care system
Obamacare's Medicaid expansion divides GOP governors
With GOP-dominated D.C. threatening to repeal Obamacare, some Republican governors want their states to keep their favorite parts
Surprise medical bills: How you can fight back
Even when you go to an in-network hospital, you can get billed by out-of-network providers who work there -- big problem
Problems for Obamacare: Largest Texas insurer asks big price hike
Citing financial losses under the health care law, many insurers around the country are requesting bigger premium increases for 2017
Politics
Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales despite Trump veto threat
The $8 billion arms sale included precision guided munitions, other bombs and ammunition and aircraft maintenance support
Saudi Arabia's standing worsens in State Department human rights report
The State Department has released its 2019 human trafficking report
Trump says he considers Mexico a friend "this week"
President Trump made the comments in his first interview on Spanish-language television airing Thursday night
Trump says he believes drone strike by Iran was not intentional
The president, lawmakers and officials condemned Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone
Trump says someone "loose and stupid" could be behind drone shooting — live updates
President Trump appeared to undermine the message of his own Pentagon Thursday
Melania Trump's spokeswoman remains top choice to replace Sanders
Grisham has the blessing and approval of Mrs. Trump to be the next White House press secretary if the president picks her to replace Sarah Sanders
Supreme Court rules 40-foot-tall cross can stay on public land
The court concluded that the nearly 100-year-old memorial's presence doesn't violate the First Amendment's establishment clause
Nancy Pelosi speaks to reporters amid escalating tensions with Iran
U.S. officials say Iran shot down an American spy drone over international waters over the Strait of Hormuz
Biden slams Trump's Iran policy as a "self-inflicted disaster"
"By walking away from diplomacy, Trump has made military conflict more likely. Another war in the Middle East is the last thing we need" Biden said.
Florida man arrested for slapping reporter's hand at Trump rally
Daniel Kestner is facing a battery charge for trying to slap the phone out of the hand of Orlando Sentinel reporter Michael Williams
Homelessness crisis spurs recall effort against Los Angeles mayor
Figures released earlier this month showed a 16% jump in Los Angeles' homeless population over the last year, pegging it at 36,300
Officer-involved shooting remains Buttigieg's biggest 2020 challenge
The shooting forces Buttigieg to navigate the dual roles of mayor and candidate at a critical time for both his campaign and the city
Study: 1 out of 6 hospital trips result in "surprise" medical bills
A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that millions with solid coverage from large employers are exposed to "out-of-network" charges that can amount to thousands
9/11 first responder who testified with Jon Stewart enters hospice
Retired NYPD detective Lou Alvarez tugged at hearts with his testimony on day before what was to be his 69th round of chemotherapy
In South Carolina, Biden is Democrats' top choice
Most black voters choose Biden, but many are considering others, too
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Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales despite Trump veto threat
The $8 billion arms sale included precision guided munitions, other bombs and ammunition and aircraft maintenance support
Tech with a twist: Innovative youth program combines coding and dance
"With dancing, you have to look at the steps and figure out how do they fit into one another. Same with coding"
K9 officer helps find $1 million worth of meth
K9 Officer Gunner was purchased by the sheriff's department with funds raised by local citizens
How to get a good night's sleep during long summer days
The summer solstice is a thrilling prospect for some, but for those already grappling with sleep anxiety it's yet another roadblock to getting a good night's rest
Shares in workplace software phenom Slack soar 50% in first day of trading
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become dominant form of workplace collaboration
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Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales despite Trump veto threat
The $8 billion arms sale included precision guided munitions, other bombs and ammunition and aircraft maintenance support
Saudi Arabia's standing worsens in State Department human rights report
The State Department has released its 2019 human trafficking report
Trump says he considers Mexico a friend "this week"
President Trump made the comments in his first interview on Spanish-language television airing Thursday night
Trump says he believes drone strike by Iran was not intentional
The president, lawmakers and officials condemned Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone
Trump says someone "loose and stupid" could be behind drone shooting — live updates
President Trump appeared to undermine the message of his own Pentagon Thursday
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Trump says he believes drone strike by Iran was not intentional
The president, lawmakers and officials condemned Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone
Oil prices surge after Trump tweets "Iran made a very big mistake!"
Rising friction between the U.S. and Iran is driving up the cost of crude around the world
Water runs out for millions in one of India's biggest cities
Reservoirs dry up after poor monsoon season, leaving residents, schools and businesses to tap dirty wells and pay for bottled water
After David Ortiz mistakenly shot, alleged motive comes to light
Police say the alleged mastermind in the shooting is a fugitive in the U.S.
Biden slams Trump's Iran policy as a "self-inflicted disaster"
"By walking away from diplomacy, Trump has made military conflict more likely. Another war in the Middle East is the last thing we need" Biden said.
Entertainment
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Singer says Carrie Underwood copied her song, offers video to prove it
Songwriting team sues Carrie Underwood, the NFL and NBC, saying they stole a song and "slightly modified" it to introduce "Sunday Night Football" to viewers last season
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Pride Plays festival marks Stonewall's 50th anniversary
The Pride Plays festival aims to "capture the prideful spirit of the LGBTQ community" on stage
Granger Smith shares heartbreaking last moments with son
"Love those close to you, soak up those moments, live for today, live in the present, because we're not guaranteed tomorrow," Smith said in an emotional video
Unseen Freddie Mercury performance released
It was "recorded in a haze of late nights and fueled by 'fabulous food, vodka and Cristal Champagne,'" Mercury's friend said
Technology
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Shares in workplace software phenom Slack soar 50% in first day of trading
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become dominant form of workplace collaboration
City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number of U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Bitcoin price hits 1-year high on boost from Facebook's Libra plan
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts see Facebook's move into digital money as "the catalyst everyone's been looking for"
Why Facebook is minting its own currency
Social media company, no stranger to controversy, is diving into the brave new world of virtual money
Google commits $1 billion to ease housing crisis in the Bay Area
CEO Sundar Pichai said the internet company will pave the way for 20,000 new homes in the region over the next decade
Science
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Water runs out for millions in one of India's biggest cities
Reservoirs dry up after poor monsoon season, leaving residents, schools and businesses to tap dirty wells and pay for bottled water
Spy satellites show glaciers losing ground to climate change
Declassified spy satellite photos lead scientists to some startling conclusions
Hundreds of dead dolphins on Gulf Coast leave scientists perplexed
Almost 300 dead and dying dolphins have washed up on the shores of four Gulf Coast states – three times the usual number
Starving polar bear wanders into Siberian city looking for food
Hundreds of miles from where it should be hunting, emaciated bear seen poking around on industrial estate for food
Bear killed in Oregon after officials say it became too friendly
The bear had become "habituated" or accustomed to the area after people left food for it
Health
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How to get a good night's sleep during long summer days
The summer solstice is a thrilling prospect for some, but for those already grappling with sleep anxiety it's yet another roadblock to getting a good night's rest
Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Study: 1 out of 6 hospital trips result in "surprise" medical bills
A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that millions with solid coverage from large employers are exposed to "out-of-network" charges that can amount to thousands
9/11 first responder who testified with Jon Stewart enters hospice
Retired NYPD detective Lou Alvarez tugged at hearts with his testimony on day before what was to be his 69th round of chemotherapy
Driving while high: Offenders don't think they'll be arrested
AAA says in the last 30 days, almost 15 million drivers got behind the wheel within an hour of using marijuana
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Shares in workplace software phenom Slack soar 50% in first day of trading
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become dominant form of workplace collaboration
Oil prices surge after Trump tweets "Iran made a very big mistake!"
Rising friction between the U.S. and Iran is driving up the cost of crude around the world
City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number of U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Fed wary of economic clouds, but leaves rates unchanged
Central bank officials say the economic outlook is increasingly uncertain -- and signal their readiness to cut rates
Crime
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K9 officer helps find $1 million worth of meth
K9 Officer Gunner was purchased by the sheriff's department with funds raised by local citizens
Whitey Bulger's girlfriend moved to halfway house
Greig had been in federal prison since 2011 for her role in assisting the notorious crime boss
Witnesses: Navy SEAL killed prisoner, called him "ISIS dirtbag"
Gallagher has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder stemming from his service in Iraq
Inside the nationwide crime lab backlog
A growing backlog at crime labs nationwide is leaving victims waiting for justice. A recent government report found the backlog for DNA analysis increased almost 85 percent from 2011 through 2017. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Father of murdered Alaska teen: "My daughter trusted these people"
Cynthia "Cee Cee" Hoffman was allegedly killed by a teen seeking a $9 million payment from an online stranger
Space
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
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Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
At Jake Patterson's sentencing hearing, prosecutors showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Jayme Closs' parents and the 13-year-old's kidnapping
Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
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Trump doubts Iran meant to shoot down drone
President Trump said he doubts Iran meant to shoot down a U.S. drone that was intercepted over the Strait of Hormuz. In a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Oval Office, the president told reporters he thought Iran "made a very big mistake. "
Restraint and seclusion in public schools
A new study say over 70% of school districts are inaccurately reporting the number of restraint and seclusion incidents involving their students. WAMU reporter Jenny Abamu has been investigating and joined CBSN to discuss what she found.
Hong Kong protesters refuse to back down
Protesters in Hong Kong are refusing to back down after the city's embattled leader Carrie Lam ignored a deadline to permanently scrap a controversial extradition bill. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Hong Kong.
Pride Plays festival celebrates LGBTQ theater
Pride Plays co-producers Doug Nevin and Michael Urie joined CBS News to discuss their 5-day theater festival in New York. It commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, which led to greater recognition for gay rights.
Retailers roll out rainbow merch for Pride
The value of the LGBTQ market is not lost on businesses trying to win over consumers during Pride Month.