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
Trump attends dinner at G-7 summit after days of bashing allies
Mr. Trump had lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a dinner with other G-7 members
Trump says he was "kidding" when he called himself the "chosen one"
Trump tweeted that he was "being sarcastic" when he called himself the "chosen one" for trade negotiations with China
Evoking 1968, Biden asks crowd to imagine if Obama was assassinated
Recalling Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., Biden asked an audience to contemplate Obama's assassination
Trump hiking U.S. tariffs on $550 billion in Chinese imports
Conflict takes a dangerous new turn as the Trump administration and China exchange blows over trade
Trump arrives for G-7 summit amid trade war with China
Mr. Trump may get an icy reception when he meets with world leaders
Courts fast-tracking hearings for "Remain in Mexico" policy
Under the policy, the U.S. government has returned tens of thousands of asylum-seeking migrants to Mexico — where the vast majority are unable to find lawyers
Ruth Bader Ginsburg completes radiation therapy
The radiation therapy was administered to treat a tumor on her pancreas
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Dems court powerful Nevada union
Joe Biden's campaign is accusing the Trump campaign of trying to poach its donors. Pete Buttigieg talked with CBS News about his mental health plan
2020 Democrats hope powerful Nevada union can help them a win
Candidates are courting a mammoth Las Vegas labor union that has played an important role in the caucus outcome in the past
Steve King defends controversial abortion comments
King came under fire last week for defending his "no exceptions" stance by asking whether there would be "any population of the world" left, if not for those born out of rape or incest
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Prince Andrew denies seeing suspicious Jeffrey Epstein behavior
"At no stage during the limited time I spent with him did I see, witness or suspect any behavior of the sort that subsequently led to his arrest and conviction," Andrew said
Brazil military begins operations to fight Amazon rainforest fires
The Amazon fires have become a global issue, escalating tensions between Brazil and European countries who believe Bolsonaro has neglected commitments to protect biodiversity
Trump attends dinner at G-7 summit after days of bashing allies
Mr. Trump had lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a dinner with other G-7 members
Why the Amazon could be at risk of "collapsing"
"As we chop more of the rainforest, what we're risking is reaching a tipping point"
Unpiloted Soyuz spacecraft aborts space station docking
Russian flight controllers hope to make a second docking attempt after troubleshooting
U.S.
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Eddie Money announces he has stage 4 esophageal cancer
The singer known for such hits as "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Take Me Home Tonight" says his fate is in "God's hands"
Brown recluse spider found in woman's ear canal
The woman is now sleeping with cotton balls in her ears — just in case
Texas community rallies behind gymnast injured in freak accident
The teen has received video messages from gymnastics teams across the country as the community continues to support him
Illinois patient may be first vaping-related fatality in nation
At least 22 people have developed some type of respiratory illness after vaping or using e-cigarettes
Lightning strike injures multiple people at PGA championship
The strike hit the top of the tree just off the 16th tee and shattered the bark all the way to the bottom
Politics
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Trump attends dinner at G-7 summit after days of bashing allies
Mr. Trump had lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a dinner with other G-7 members
Trump says he was "kidding" when he called himself the "chosen one"
Trump tweeted that he was "being sarcastic" when he called himself the "chosen one" for trade negotiations with China
Evoking 1968, Biden asks crowd to imagine if Obama was assassinated
Recalling Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., Biden asked an audience to contemplate Obama's assassination
Trump hiking U.S. tariffs on $550 billion in Chinese imports
Conflict takes a dangerous new turn as the Trump administration and China exchange blows over trade
Trump arrives for G-7 summit amid trade war with China
Mr. Trump may get an icy reception when he meets with world leaders
Entertainment
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Eddie Money announces he has stage 4 esophageal cancer
The singer known for such hits as "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Take Me Home Tonight" says his fate is in "God's hands"
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
Emma Stone to play Cruella De Vil in Disney live-action film
Emma Thompson, Paul Walter Hauser and Joel Fry are also set to star in the remake
Disney is bringing back Hilary Duff for a "Lizzie McGuire" reboot
"This is what dreams are made of"
Seratones performs "Gotta Get To Know Ya"
Seratones, a group of rockers from Shreveport, Louisiana, got together in 2013 and created a rock-and-roll sound influenced by soul and punk. Three years later, they released their first album – and they had their first TV debut on CBS. On Friday, the group released "Power," their second studio collection, and began a 35-city international tour. Seratones performs three of its hit songs.
Technology
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Unpiloted Soyuz spacecraft aborts space station docking
Russian flight controllers hope to make a second docking attempt after troubleshooting
YouTube shuts over 200 channels with Hong Kong disinformation
The decision follows the suspension of hundreds of thousands of Twitter and Facebook accounts tied to the Chinese government
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
Science
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Brazil officials call Amazon fire outrage "sensationalist"
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro encouraged development in the Amazon rainforest. Now he's calling global backlash "sensationalist"
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
Nature up close: A trip to the American Museum of Natural History
Visiting New York City's Mecca for any natural history fanatic
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
Health
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Illinois patient may be first vaping-related fatality in nation
At least 22 people have developed some type of respiratory illness after vaping or using e-cigarettes
Officials investigate 193 lung disease cases among vapers
Officials are investigating 193 possible cases of severe lung illness associated with vaping in 22 states
Ruth Bader Ginsburg completes radiation therapy
The radiation therapy was administered to treat a tumor on her pancreas
Front lawn becomes a stage for house-ridden boy
Quinn Waters lives in a world all his own, but he's not lonely — not anymore
World's most polluted cities
Air pollution can cause serious health problems for people who are exposed to it, even for just a few minutes
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Trump hiking U.S. tariffs on $550 billion in Chinese imports
Conflict takes a dangerous new turn as the Trump administration and China exchange blows over trade
Stocks crumble as U.S.-China trade war heats up
Investors on edge as China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods and President Trump vows to hit back
Trump orders U.S. companies to seek "alternatives" to China
Responding to China tariffs, the president leaned on American companies to make "your products in the USA"
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods in latest trade war salvo
Tit-for-tat levies are the latest salvo in the escalating trade war between the world's two biggest economies
Walmart and other retailers face a new front on gun sales: Lawsuits
Nation's biggest retailer has settled with at least two families of people killed in a mass shooting
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Nursing home workers face arrest over Hurricane Irma deaths
Jorge Carballo and Sergo Colin could face twelve counts of manslaughter, according to their attorneys. Two other employees, both nurses, are expected to face less serious charges
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Prince Andrew denies seeing suspicious Jeffrey Epstein behavior
"At no stage during the limited time I spent with him did I see, witness or suspect any behavior of the sort that subsequently led to his arrest and conviction," Andrew said
Jury finds man guilty of manslaughter in "stand your ground" case
Michael Drejka is scheduled to be sentenced on October 10 and is being held without bond
Former U.S. attorney named special prosecutor in Smollett case
Dan Webb has been tasked with re-examining the handling of the Smollett case, marking the sixth time he's been tapped as a special prosecutor
Space
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Unpiloted Soyuz spacecraft aborts space station docking
Russian flight controllers hope to make a second docking attempt after troubleshooting
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
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World's most polluted cities
Air pollution can cause serious health problems for people who are exposed to it, even for just a few minutes
Pictures from the Amazon rainforest fires
A record number of fires have devastated the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and neighboring countries
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.
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Community rallies behind injured Texas gymnast
A gymnast in Texas suffered a freak accident that left him paralyzed. Now he’s fighting to get back on his feet. Today, there’s a fundraiser to help pay for his growing medical bills. Stephanie Whitfield reports.
Lightning strike halts PGA tournament
A lightning strike injured at least five people on Saturday at the PGA Tour event in Atlanta. The tournament was suspended until Sunday and five people were transported to the hospital.
Man found guilty in "stand your ground" trial
A Florida man was found guilty of manslaughter Friday after trying to use the “stand your ground” law as a defense. The man fatally shot another man over a dispute stemming from a handicapped parking space. Carter Evans reports.
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.
Prince Andrew issues second Epstein statement
Britain’s Prince Andrew is now saying it was a mistake to meet with Jeffrey Epstein back in 2010. Prince Andrew issued a rare second statement that he hopes will clarify his association with the convicted sex offender. The prince also expressed “tremendous sympathy” for Epstein’s alleged victims. Kenneth Craig reports.
