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
Biden defends himself from Trump attacks at debate — live updates
"My son did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong," Biden said at the Democratic face-off in Ohio Tuesday night
LDS Church urges Utah not to bar "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ minors
The church's stand is opposed by LGBTQ rights advocates, and the American Psychiatry Association and AMA, among others, also want the therapy banned
O'Rourke and Buttigieg spar over gun buy-back proposal
"I don't need lessons from you on courage — political or personal," Buttigieg told O'Rourke during a heated exchange
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to endorse Bernie Sanders' 2020 bid
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar also endorsed the Vermont senator Tuesday night
Former and current White House officials unhappy with Mick Mulvaney
They're critical of his handling of the impeachment inquiry, his leadership of the White House staff, and communications overall
Pelosi rebuffs calls for full House vote on impeachment inquiry
"There's no requirement that we have a vote, and so at this time, we will not be having a vote," Pelosi said.
How to watch Tuesday's Democratic debate
Twelve candidates will appear onstage at the October Democratic debate
Appeals court reopens Trump hotel lawsuit
The lawsuit is one of several that accuses Mr. Trump of illegally profiting off the presidency through his businesses
2020 Daily Trail Markers: What the Dem frontrunners must do Tuesday
Senator Elizabeth Warren, former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders enter the stage tonight with new political shots and chasers
Dems debate which proposal is best to tackle rural hospital crisis
The University of North Carolina has tracked some 160 rural hospital closures nationwide since 2005
World
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Biden defends himself from Trump attacks at debate — live updates
"My son did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong," Biden said at the Democratic face-off in Ohio Tuesday night
Typhoon death toll climbs in Japan with 8 still missing
Japanese government says it will spend $6.5 million on emergency response for evacuees
NBA-China rift could hit players where it hurts: Their wallets
As LeBron James suggests, some of the league's top stars have millions of reasons to hope the controversy dies down
Tour boat captain not to blame for deadly crash
Authorities also denied media reports that the captain had been drinking or was not at his post when the collision took place
Protesters burn and trample LeBron James jerseys in Hong Kong
James' standing among basketball fans in Hong Kong took a hit over his recent comments suggesting that free speech can have negative consequences
U.S.
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Biden defends himself from Trump attacks at debate — live updates
"My son did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong," Biden said at the Democratic face-off in Ohio Tuesday night
LDS Church urges Utah not to bar "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ minors
The church's stand is opposed by LGBTQ rights advocates, and the American Psychiatry Association and AMA, among others, also want the therapy banned
Sergeant is apparently 10th NYPD member to die by suicide this year
Commissioner says department is dealing with "epidemic" of suicides
O'Rourke and Buttigieg spar over gun buy-back proposal
"I don't need lessons from you on courage — political or personal," Buttigieg told O'Rourke during a heated exchange
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to endorse Bernie Sanders' 2020 bid
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar also endorsed the Vermont senator Tuesday night
Politics
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Biden defends himself from Trump attacks at debate — live updates
"My son did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong," Biden said at the Democratic face-off in Ohio Tuesday night
LDS Church urges Utah not to bar "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ minors
The church's stand is opposed by LGBTQ rights advocates, and the American Psychiatry Association and AMA, among others, also want the therapy banned
O'Rourke and Buttigieg spar over gun buy-back proposal
"I don't need lessons from you on courage — political or personal," Buttigieg told O'Rourke during a heated exchange
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to endorse Bernie Sanders' 2020 bid
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar also endorsed the Vermont senator Tuesday night
Former and current White House officials unhappy with Mick Mulvaney
They're critical of his handling of the impeachment inquiry, his leadership of the White House staff, and communications overall
Entertainment
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Gina Rodriguez apologizes for singing n-word on Instagram
The video shows Rodriguez singing along to Lauryn Hill's verse in the Fugees hit "Ready or Not"
Pop star who decried online bullying found dead at her home
The body of Sulli, a former member of top girl group f(x), was discovered by her manager at her home on the outskirts of the capital, Seoul
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced
Fans can now vote on which of the 16 nominees should make it into the class of 2020
Felicity Huffman reports to prison to begin 14-day sentence
Felicity Huffman reported to the federal prison in Dublin, California, her representative said
Jennifer Aniston finally joins Instagram and posts photo with "Friends"
Now, we can be there for her on Instagram
Technology
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How to get up to $358 in the Yahoo data breach settlement
If you had an account with the portal between 2012 and 2016, you could be eligible for cash or free credit monitoring
Google debuts new Pixel 4 smartphone and more
The new phone boasts better facial recognition technology, a second camera lens, and motion-sensing technology
Blizzard says China had "no influence" in video gamer ban
Gaming company exec defends move to suspend Hearthstone player after he expressed support for Hong Kong protests
SpaceX makes push toward piloted test flight
Critical tests in the next few months must go well for Crew Dragon to carry out piloted test flight
NASA to launch satellite from 40,000 feet — from an airplane
The launch kicks off a $252 million mission to study Earth's electrically charged ionosphere
Science
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NASA shows off new spacesuits for moon mission
The new spacesuits offer improved mobility and flexibility over NASA's shuttle-era suits
First all-female spacewalk on tap this week
The historic outing will be the first by two female astronauts
After invasive fish found, Georgia tells anglers: Kill them ASAP
Georgia's Department of Natural Resources has a message for anglers: If you catch a northern snakehead, kill it immediately
Spacewalkers complete work swapping batteries
The spacewalk comes amid news Alexei Leonov, history's first spacewalker, has died at 85
NASA to launch satellite from 40,000 feet — from an airplane
The launch kicks off a $252 million mission to study Earth's electrically charged ionosphere
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LDS Church urges Utah not to bar "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ minors
The church's stand is opposed by LGBTQ rights advocates, and the American Psychiatry Association and AMA, among others, also want the therapy banned
Taco Bell recalls 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef
Fast-food chain pulls meat used in burritos and tacos from restaurants in 21 states after customer complaints
Hormone therapy clinics could be putting patients in danger
A CBS News investigation found clinics across the country are prescribing hormones to people with normal levels
Bots behind most e-cigarette marketing, study finds
Nearly 80% of tweets about vaping come from automated "bots" that spread misinformation about e-cigarettes' safety
CBS News poll: Most Americans favor a national health plan
But most Americans still like the health insurance they currently have and do not want private insurance to be replaced by a public option
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How to get up to $358 in the Yahoo data breach settlement
If you had an account with the portal between 2012 and 2016, you could be eligible for cash or free credit monitoring
Taco Bell recalls 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef
Fast-food chain pulls meat used in burritos and tacos from restaurants in 21 states after customer complaints
Appeals court reopens Trump hotel lawsuit
The lawsuit is one of several that accuses Mr. Trump of illegally profiting off the presidency through his businesses
Fidelity reviewing ties to Ken Fisher after sexist comments
"Highly inappropriate," money management firm said of billionaire investor's remark about "getting into a girl's pants"
Facebook officially launches Libra despite defections
The social-media giant moved forward with its new digital cryptocurrency despite intense criticism from regulators
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Former Fort Worth cop: "I'm afraid when I get stopped"
A white former police officer is out on bond after being arrested and charged with murder for shooting a black woman inside her Texas home
Prosecutors want 12 Cuba Gooding Jr. accusers to testify
New accusers have emerged as prosecutors seek to prove Gooding routinely groped women at bars without their consent
Family waiting for "the end of time" discovered in farm basement
The children reportedly had no idea that there were other people in the world
Felicity Huffman reports to prison to begin 14-day sentence
Felicity Huffman reported to the federal prison in Dublin, California, her representative said
Man allegedly went to police with body in car and said he killed 4
"Yeah that's absolutely insane," neighbor Eric McDermid said
Space
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NASA shows off new spacesuits for moon mission
The new spacesuits offer improved mobility and flexibility over NASA's shuttle-era suits
First all-female spacewalk on tap this week
The historic outing will be the first by two female astronauts
Spacewalkers complete work swapping batteries
The spacewalk comes amid news Alexei Leonov, history's first spacewalker, has died at 85
The first human to walk in space has died
Alexei Leonov, a Soviet-era cosmonaut, was the first man to conduct a spacewalk in 1965 – an experience that almost killed him
SpaceX makes push toward piloted test flight
Critical tests in the next few months must go well for Crew Dragon to carry out piloted test flight
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Halloween comes early at New York Comic Con
The largest pop culture event on the East Coast drew hordes of sci-fi, fantasy, anime and comic book fans, many of whom came in disguises (or, in the case of some superheroes, discarded them)
NFL team owners, from richer to richest
The average NFL franchise is valued at $2 billion, so it should come as no surprise that most of the league's owners claim over $1 billion in net worth
The worst movies of the century
These are the lowest-rated films since 2000.
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped
The 50 most popular baby girl names
How many do you know?
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"The Faces of Family Separation"
CBS News takes viewers inside the real-life challenges facing migrant families split apart by the Trump administration's "Zero Tolerance" policy. The documentary provides an immersive look at the hotly debated issue through the eyes of those impacted the most — the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters separated and unaware when they'll see their family members again.
Harris calls out lack of abortion discussion
Senator Kamala Harris called out the lack of abortion discussion during the Democratic debates, arguing that the future of reproductive rights in America impacts half of the country's population. Harris joined Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns in the spin room.
O'Rourke doubles down on gun buyback plan
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke of Texas spoke more at Tuesday's debate than at previous debates, although part of his time was spent in a testy exchange with Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg on gun buybacks. O'Rourke joined Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns to clarify his position on guns and tax exemptions for churches.
Debate reaction in Iowa and New Hampshire
Voters at a watch party in New Hampshire were concerned about the divisiveness and were excited to hear about foreign policy, opioids and guns during Tuesday night's debate. At Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, the crowd was friendly toward Senator Elizabeth Warren. Nicole Sganga reports from Nashua, New Hampshire, and Adam Brewster reports from Des Moines.
Castro calls debate stage "crowded"
Former Obama Housing Secretary Julián Castro said he thought Tuesday's debate stage was "a little crowded" with 12 Democrats. Castro joined Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns in the spin room after the debate.
