How to combat heat-related sickness
Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined "CBS Weekend News" to discuss how to stay ahead of the symptoms that contributed to the deaths of at least six people
Health
Know the signs of heat stroke before it's too late
Record-breaking temperatures are expected in at least 14 different states by this weekend
After 7 kids get cancer, chemical in city's water scrutinized
Ripon, California, is just one of dozens of cities across the country dealing with the possibly harmful chemical
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
Data show "tsunami" of opioids across U.S. as death toll rose
Pharmaceutical firms shipped 76 billion oxycodone and other pills to drugstores as opioid epidemic was worsening
Drugstore chain CVS developing home kidney dialysis device
Drugstore chain starts trials of machine that could change life for millions of patients and upend a $35 billion market
Opioid shipments ballooned as an addiction crisis grew, DEA data shows
Federal data shows drug companies distributed 8.4 billion opioid pills to pharmacies from 2006 to 2012, a 50% jump
Planned Parenthood ousts president amid organizational turmoil
The departure comes after months of conflict between Dr. Leana Wen and Planned Parenthood's board, sources told CBS News
Nestlé launching new chocolate that ditches refined sugar
Swiss food maker says it's developed a way to make chocolate that relies on its natural sweetness
Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's
An Alzheimer's blood test "doesn't have to be perfect" to be useful for screening, one expert explained
Netflix deletes suicide scene from "13 Reasons Why"
The show came under fire for its depiction of teen suicide
AIDS deaths fall by one-third since 2010, U.N. reports
The data comes from a new report commissioned by UNAIDS, a joint United Nations program
"Good news" for those with genetic risk for Alzheimer's
Regardless of how much genetic risk someone has, a good diet, adequate exercise, limiting alcohol and not smoking made dementia less likely
Infected pastor on bus brings Ebola outbreak to crowded Congo city
It's the 1st time the deadly virus has reached Goma, home to more than 2 million, since epidemic began almost a year ago
Bowled over for breakfast
What happened when food blogger Wil Fulton tried an experiment of eating nothing but breakfast cereal for a week? And with egg sandwich sales increasing for breakfast, how are cereal makers trying to re-energize their brands?
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Top tier emerges in 2020 field — CBS Battleground Tracker poll
Biden continues to lead the field among Democratic voters across 2020 primary states holding contests through Super Tuesday, but Warren and Harris have narrowed the gap
"Mike Wallace is here"
A new documentary depicts the dramatic life and career of the legendary CBS News correspondent, who helped make "60 Minutes" must-see TV
Pence: Trump "might make an effort" to stop chants
The vice president nevertheless said "millions of Americans share the president's frustration" about four Democratic congresswomen
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
On the brink: The Endangered Species Act
The 1973 law has helped prevent hundreds of species from going extinct, and recovered 54 species. But changes proposed by the Trump administration may weaken its ability to protect wildlife and habitat
He said, ze said: Faith Salie on preferred gender pronouns
The grammar geek talks about the practice of choosing or requesting non-binary pronouns
Heat index hits triple digits in cities across U.S.
Up to 200 million people could be affected from the central U.S. to the East Coast this weekend.
Was an Ivy League student slain in the name of hate?
The stabbing death of a bright college student raises troubling questions concerning anti-Semitism and homophobia -- issues that are at the heart of the nation's current struggle to define itself
U.K. warns Iran of "serious consequences" if tanker isn't released
Iran claims the tanker collided with an Iranian fishing boat in the Strait of Hormuz
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Pence: Trump "might make an effort" to stop "send her back" chants
The vice president nevertheless said "millions of Americans share the president's frustration" about four Democratic congresswomen
Booker says Trump uses "race like a weapon" to divide country
"I don't give a damn about the politics of it. Racism is racism. And to say nothing in the face of it is to be complicit in that kind of language," Booker told "Face the Nation"
On health care, Democrats say focus should be on costs — CBS News poll
Nine in 10 Democrats in early-voting states say health care is their top issue, and out-of-pocket costs are the top concern
Early contests by the numbers: Democratic delegate race tightens
Biden continues to lead Democratic candidates in the delegate count across early nominating states, but his advantage has shrunk since June, as Warren and Harris gain ground
Most Americans disagree with Trump's tweets — CBS News poll
Most Americans disagree with the president's incendiary tweets about four Democratic congresswomen of color. A majority of Republicans agree with him
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Pence: Trump "might make an effort" to stop "send her back" chants
The vice president nevertheless said "millions of Americans share the president's frustration" about four Democratic congresswomen
Booker says Trump uses "race like a weapon" to divide country
"I don't give a damn about the politics of it. Racism is racism. And to say nothing in the face of it is to be complicit in that kind of language," Booker told "Face the Nation"
On health care, Democrats say focus should be on costs — CBS News poll
Nine in 10 Democrats in early-voting states say health care is their top issue, and out-of-pocket costs are the top concern
Early contests by the numbers: Democratic delegate race tightens
Biden continues to lead Democratic candidates in the delegate count across early nominating states, but his advantage has shrunk since June, as Warren and Harris gain ground
Most Americans disagree with Trump's tweets — CBS News poll
Most Americans disagree with the president's incendiary tweets about four Democratic congresswomen of color. A majority of Republicans agree with him
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North Carolina woman and Australian man found dead in Canada
New South Wales police posted on Facebook that Lucas Fowler was the son of Police Chief Inspector Stephen Fowler
Crew heads to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft completed a textbook rendezvous with the International Space Station on Saturday
Trump offers to vouch for A$AP Rocky's bail in Sweden
The platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated artist has been in custody since early this month over an alleged fight
U.K. warns Iran of "serious consequences" if tanker isn't released
Iran claims the tanker collided with an Iranian fishing boat in the Strait of Hormuz
At least 10 killed in explosion at gas factory in central China
Another 19 people were seriously injured and five others are missing
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Hannah Gadsby: There is life after trauma
In her new touring show, the Australian writer, actress and comedian whose standup deftly intersects comedy and tragedy is even more revealing
Hannah Gadsby on comedy and tragedy
Luke Burbank profiles Australian writer, actress and standup comedian Hannah Gadsby, whose recent Netflix special, "Hannah Gadsby: Nanette," about the intersection of comedy and tragedy, earned her a Peabody Award, and whose latest show, "Douglas," is even more revealing.
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ZZ Top: After 50 years they've still got legs
Half a century later, the bluesy country rock band is still working hard to make it all look and sound so easy
ZZ Top is "Goin' 50"
The band ZZ Top is marking 50 years together, with a new remastered collection of their greatest hits, "Goin' 50." Jim Axlerod talks with guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill, and drummer Frank Beard (the one without a beard) who are still working hard to make their pedal-to-the-metal, bluesy country rock seem so easy.
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Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Mike Pence says U.S. will first go to the moon, then Mars
"That's the policy that the President's put into motion since reestablishing the national space council," Pence said
Crew heads to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft completed a textbook rendezvous with the International Space Station on Saturday
Doorbell cams raise privacy fears and concerns about bias
Critics say Amazon's Ring appears to stir up fears of crime even as rates are falling. Others say the cams
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Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
On the brink: The Endangered Species Act
The 1973 law has helped prevent hundreds of species from going extinct, and recovered 54 species. But changes proposed by the Trump administration may weaken its ability to protect wildlife and habitat
Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
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How to combat heat-related sickness
Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined "CBS Weekend News" to discuss how to stay ahead of the symptoms that contributed to the deaths of at least six people
Know the signs of heat stroke before it's too late
Record-breaking temperatures are expected in at least 14 different states by this weekend
After 7 kids get cancer, chemical in city's water scrutinized
Ripon, California, is just one of dozens of cities across the country dealing with the possibly harmful chemical
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
Data show "tsunami" of opioids across U.S. as death toll rose
Pharmaceutical firms shipped 76 billion oxycodone and other pills to drugstores as opioid epidemic was worsening
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"Corporate astronaut": How billionaires are joining the space race
Six hundred people have already paid Virgin Galactic $250,000 for a ticket to space
The philosophy behind charcuterie restaurant Cured
Upon entering the restaurant, diners are greeted by a massive humidity-controlled meat locker known as the "Charc Tank"
Ragu recalls pasta sauce over possible plastic contamination
Five types of the pasta sauce are being recalled nationwide, including at retailers such as Walmart
Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
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Was an Ivy League student slain in the name of hate?
The stabbing death of a bright college student raises troubling questions concerning anti-Semitism and homophobia -- issues that are at the heart of the nation's current struggle to define itself
Former boxer marked for murder fakes death in undercover sting
"I'm the only person alive that has ever walked out of his own grave" murder-for-hire target tells "48 Hours"
North Carolina woman and Australian man found dead in Canada
New South Wales police posted on Facebook that Lucas Fowler was the son of Police Chief Inspector Stephen Fowler
Thousands of bone fragments found at Vatican
The Vatican is filled with centuries of art, history and apparently bones. That revelation came during a search for a missing 15-year-old girl who vanished decades ago. Seth Doane reports.
Prisoners released under First Step Act
More than 3,000 people have been released from prison or halfway houses across the country under the First Step Act. It was signed by the president last year. Mola Lenghi reports.
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Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
"Corporate astronaut": How billionaires are joining the space race
Six hundred people have already paid Virgin Galactic $250,000 for a ticket to space
Crew heads to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft completed a textbook rendezvous with the International Space Station on Saturday
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Body cam video captures murder-for-hire suspect's arrest
On July 23, 2015, detectives with the Montgomery County Texas Constable's Office arrive at the Houston gym owned by Ramon Sosa and his wife, Lulu, to arrest Lulu on suspicion of plotting her husband's death.
#BlazeItForward: Murder victim remembered for his generosity and spirit
Close friends of the slain college sophomore share stories about the chef, writer and aspiring doctor who left their lives too soon.
Schiff calls Trump an "unindicted co-conspirator"
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-California, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the president's tweets targeting Democratic congresswomen of color and previews former special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony next week.
Cheney: Trump attack on congresswomen "isn't about race"
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the fallout from the "send her back" chants at the president's campaign rally.
Pence: Trump "might" stop more "send her back" chants
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sat down with Vice President Mike Pence at Cape Canaveral for an interview on a wide range of topics, including the "send her back" chants from the president's supporters.