CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
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Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
As President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raise concerns about autism and the use of Tylenol by pregnant women, here's what medical research shows.
Daniel Moses is chasing his dream of becoming the world's first Autistic world champion in professional Boxing.
KCAL News Anchor Pat Harvey launches a new series where she dives into various topics and issues with her guests in a more intimate and unfiltered setting. This week, Pat sits down with civil rights attorney and founder of Special Needs Network Areva Martin to discuss her mission to help families with neurodivergent children and fight disinformation regarding social and political issues and her upcoming event, "A Pink Pump Affair," which will be emceed by Pat Harvey!
Michele Gile reports from Hemet, where firefighters continue to struggle to contain the rapidly growing Fairview Fire, that has now eclipsed 9,000 acres. Meanwhile, friends and family are trying to cope with the loss of two loved ones who fell victim to the flames.
Kandis Crone reports on Woody Brown, who was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old, and is now becoming UCLA's first ever nonverbal graduate.
A Marina Del Rey family continues to search for their 29-year-old son, who has autism, after he walked out of their home over a week ago.
Dr. Aubyn Stahmer, clinical psychologist at the UC Davis Mind Institute, speaks to CBS2 News This Morning about Autism Acceptance Month.
Isabella Dominguez was born with Down Syndrome and is on the autism spectrum, but she doesn't let any of that get in the way of achieving her goals.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
On Sunday, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, community members will light thousands of candles bearing the names of people who lost their lives to homelessness.
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
LAPD officers had pulled over a car that was allegedly stolen when the shooting took place.
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
On Sunday, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, community members will light thousands of candles bearing the names of people who lost their lives to homelessness.
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
LAPD officers had pulled over a car that was allegedly stolen when the shooting took place.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
On Sunday, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, community members will light thousands of candles bearing the names of people who lost their lives to homelessness.
LAPD officers had pulled over a car that was allegedly stolen when the shooting took place.
Nick Reiner said he destroyed his parents' guesthouse and had a "cocaine heart attack" in a 2018 episode of the "Dopey Podcast."
The emergency repairs to cap an abandoned oil well in Newport Beach may miss its Christmas deadline.
Brea police arrested school board member Christopher Becerra for allegedly sending sexual messages to a minor.
Much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are under a no-burn alert until Saturday.
One in four Americans, or 64 million people, has had a package stolen at some point, and 9 million adults have had a package stolen in just the last 3 months.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Watch for incoming rain this holiday season.
Formerly homeless residents in Orange County could lose their subsidized housing as federal funding for rental assistance dries up.
Detective Shaun Wallen was off-duty when he helped take out a motorcyclist accused of killing a San Bernardino County deputy.
Much of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are under a no-burn alert until Saturday.
Police believe the man was connected to two armed robberies that happened in Banning in a week's span.
With Hanukkah underway and Christmas approaching, CBS LA is issuing a Next Weather Watch for incoming rain this holiday season.
A former member of the Inland Empire-based His Way Spirit Led Assemblies is speaking out after several of the leaders of the religious group were charged with two murders on Monday.
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
Officials say the same gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later. Here's what we know about the suspect, who was found dead Thursday night.
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be leaving his role in January, he announced in a social media post on Wednesday.
Military investigators found more than a dozen Navy SEALs had been in a group chat containing racist memes targeting a Black SEAL.
President Trump added plaques with disparaging comments about Biden and Obama on a "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House.
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
Donovan Dent had 20 points and Skyy Clark and Tyler Bilodeau both scored 18 to propel UCLA to a 90-77 victory over Arizona State.
Sam Bennett scored 10 seconds into the third period, Brad Marchand had two assists and the Florida Panthers beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Wednesday night to sweep the two-game season series.
USC's high-scoring duo of Ezra Ausar and Chad Baker-Mazara combined for 42 points and the Trojans scored 57 points in the second half of a 97-70 victory over UTSA.
All-American receiver Makai Lemon is skipping his final season at Southern California to enter the NFL draft.
The Angels inked relief pitchers Jordan Romano and Drew Pomeranz to one-year deals on Tuesday.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife attempted to trap a bear that has been living under a crawlspace of an Altadena home for over two weeks, but another, non-target bear was trapped. He was released to a suitable habitat.
Movie critic Grae Drake discusses: “The Housemaid,” “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” “The SpongeBob Movie” and “Zootopia 2.”
Chef Raphael Lunetta shares some tips on how to prepare a family-style holiday dinner that everyone can enjoy.
Kristine Lazar examines an end-of-year study by RentCafe that reveals a challenging rental market in the eastern part of Los Angeles County.
Dr. Michael Tran, a co-author of the UCLA study, discusses recent findings that show a decline in diversity among the cast and crew of streaming shows.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
