U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include fever, headache, and rash, the CDC said.
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Doctors have limited options to treat the "extensively drug-resistant" strains of Shigella bacteria.
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
Beginning Sunday, the CDC is lifting its COVID-19 test requirement for air travelers entering the U.S. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
CDC data showed firearm homicides rose 35% during the first year of the pandemic to the highest rate since 1994.
The federal mask mandate on public transportation and airplanes was set to expire April 18.
Officials at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported more than 43,000 new cases Friday, numbers that are close to record highs.
A panel of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's outside vaccine advisers voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5.
For the last 22 days, the Transportation Security Administration has screened more than one million passengers per day nationwide — the longest streak since the pandemic began — proving that people are once again ready to fly.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Monday issued a dire warning of a sense of "impending doom" as coronavirus infections and hospitalizations tick up.
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that people not travel to celebrate the holiday and consider canceling gatherings as coronavirus cases continue to surge nationwide.
To stay safe, the CDC is urging families to stay home and avoid big in-person dinners with friends and extended family.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) quietly rolled out detailed guidelines for establishments ranging from schools to restaurants to mass transit that are beginning to reopen as states start to ease restrictions imposed to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
The new policy is aimed in particular at workers in critical jobs.
Three out of four people have hearts that are not reflective of their age, a condition that can increase one's risk for heart disease and stroke.
Bats have very small teeth, and their bites could go unnoticed.
New figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now show one in 68 children in the U.S. have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
At least a dozen attacks — including two killings and several stabbings — have happened aboard buses and trains or at LA Metro stations since the start of this year.
Alessio Mascari, a seven-year-old boy from Santa Clarita, has defied the odds and overcome a rare disorder that once threatened his life.
Three days each week, runners converge on Skid Row in the early morning hours to head out on a five-mile route that's both gritty and scenic
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
LA Metro announced an "immediate surge" in the number of patrolling officers Thursday in response to a troubling streak in violent crime aboard buses and trains.
LA Metro announced an "immediate surge" in the number of patrolling officers Thursday in response to a troubling streak in violent crime aboard buses and trains.
The Irvine Police Department is investigating the death of a UPS driver found shot in a delivery truck Thursday in an industrial complex of the city.
As the Venice woman was running on the beach path, a man grabbed her by her ponytail from behind, knocked her to the ground, then pulled her by her hair several feet toward the restrooms, according to police.
At least a dozen attacks — including two killings and several stabbings — have happened aboard buses and trains or at LA Metro stations since the start of this year.
Alessio Mascari, a seven-year-old boy from Santa Clarita, has defied the odds and overcome a rare disorder that once threatened his life.
Alessio Mascari, a seven-year-old boy from Santa Clarita, has defied the odds and overcome a rare disorder that once threatened his life.
Three days each week, runners converge on Skid Row in the early morning hours to head out on a five-mile route that's both gritty and scenic
Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting on a Metro bus near Boxford and Slauson avenues in Commerce, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
If approved by voters in Nov. 2024, The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act would basically put all tax increases, at the state and local level, before voters.
As the Venice woman was running on the beach path, a man grabbed her by her ponytail from behind, knocked her to the ground, then pulled her by her hair several feet toward the restrooms, according to police.
Protests at UC Irvine escalated Wednesday afternoon after demonstrators surrounded a lecture hall on campus.
Irvine police need help tracking down the driver who allegedly caused a deadly crash last Thursday.
Orange County firefighters grabbed their sledgehammers Sunday to tear down the wall after a 2-year-old dog got trapped inside.
The victim, identified as 40-year-old Janet Carrillo, was trapped and killed after a car being driven by a suspect DUI driver slammed into her Garden Grove home early Sunday morning.
After being spotted on multiple occasions, the big cat has not been seen since.
Things may look calm on the surface, but if you look closely, there's an invasion of earwigs, some of which seem to be creeping out.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office released body camera footage on Monday of an intense shootout between deputies and a heavily armed suspect.
Deputies were engaged in a pursuit in Riverside when the suspect opened fire on them.
The discovery comes days after a similar recording device disguised as a rock was found outside of a home in Chino Hills.
Police say that the man used a cane to fight off intruders after they kicked open the rear door to a home in the 700 block of Concord Lane early Sunday.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
A judge has decided that a Southern California college professor will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter and battery in the death of a Jewish counter-protester during demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war last year.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head in presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 10, their campaigns said Wednesday.
UnidosUS Action Fund formally endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket, as recent polling shows President Biden trailing in the battleground state.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Public Health officials are offering free hepatitis A vaccines to people experiencing homelessness.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.
UCLA could pay the University of California at Berkeley $10 million a year for three years instead of six as a result of the Bruins' upcoming move to the Big Ten and the demise of the Pac-12.
Shohei Ohtani had a solo home run and an RBI double among his three hits, and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the rival San Francisco Giants 10-2.
Alec Burleson hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Pedro Pagés had a three-run double for his first MLB hit and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-6.
Olivier Giroud, 37, is set to leave Europe after playing 18 seasons in some of the continents top leagues.
Will Smith hit a two-run double in the 10th inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-4 win over the San Francisco Giants for their fourth straight victory this season over their rivals.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
With the hit series wrapping after seven seasons, "Sunday Morning" talks with star Iain Armitage; Jim Parsons (who created the character of Sheldon Cooper on "The Big Bang Theory"); and producers Steve Molaro and Steve Holland, about the family comedy's success.
A remarkable judge of talent, Corman hired such aspiring filmmakers as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese.
As part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, KCAL News visits the Anaheim dance studio whose creative director was behind the choreography of the hit Disney film, "Moana." The studio has been passed down in her family, and to this day, she keeps the island culture there alive.
Deputies are investigating a shooting on or near a Metro bus near Boxford and Slauson avenues in Commerce, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Investigators have taken a suspect into custody accused of fatally shooting a UPS driver in Irvine after an hours-long barricade. Also, an investigation is underway after some toddlers escaped their Garden Grove daycare and went into the middle of a street. Plus, police say witnesses rushed to help a woman who was being yanked by her ponytail into a bathroom in Santa Monica by a man. Your top stories at the top of the hour, weekdays at 2p, 3p, and 7p streaming on CBS News Los Angeles.
Officers in Irvine were in a standoff with a murder suspect after a UPS driver was found shot to death in a delivery truck Thursday in an industrial complex of the city.
California drivers can save money by shopping around and comparing insurance rates, as many drivers are over insured.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.