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Patients get big unexpected bills after "free" colonoscopy screenings
Under the Affordable Care Act, people should be getting free preventative cancer screenings. But “CBS This Morning” is hearing from patients who say their screenings were anything but free. Anna Werner reports.
Report: Pandemic reduced mammogram screenings
A new report shows the number of women receiving mammograms during the pandemic dropped. And now, some women who are going back and getting the tests tell Anna Werner they were charged hundreds of dollars for a screening they thought was free.
Company pauses plan to send 9,000 back to office after pushback
Epic Systems, a medical records software company, "is going to have to adhere by the same rules as everyone else," a local official said.
COVID-19 tests should be free, but these people still got big bills
People returning to their jobs could wind up having to pay for COVID-19 tests, experts warn.
His coronavirus test wasn't processed, but he got billed $9,000
Congress passed a law making coronavirus tests free, but all costs may not be covered by all insurers.
Woman fighting with insurance for follow-up breast cancer tests
Mammograms can save lives, but in some cases, insurance companies are refusing to cover follow-up tests ordered by doctors.
Women shocked by "hidden" cost of mammograms
Health insurance covers mammograms every one to two years, but many women often need secondary tests that aren't covered
Man drives five hours for surgery insurance won't cover
Around the country, middle-class Americans with high-deductible insurance plans are heading to dozens of cash-based surgery centers
Employees raise safety concerns with return to work plans
Epic Systems, a health care software company, is facing objections from hundreds of employees to its plan to bring thousands of workers back to its office campus amid the pandemic. Anna Werner learns why some employees are so upset.
COVID-19 antibody test accuracy in question
The CDC says COVID-19 antibody tests, used to determine if people have been infected in the past, could be wrong up to half the time. It recommends they not be used to decide who returns to work.
Strangers help pay woman's medical bills
People from all over the country are pitching in to help an Alabama woman pay her medical bills after she faced a lawsuit from a hospital
Alabama couple struggling after hospital sues over medical debt
KC and Daryl Roberts were paying what they could each month toward the more than $30,000 hospital bill.
Even with insurance, woman hit with $40,000 in medical bills
When Molly McKenna went to a clinic in agonizing pain, doctors told her it was an emergency. Only later did she learn much of her treatment was out-of-network
Man hit with $650,000 in medical bills finally gets relief
Frank Esposito was hit with $650,000 in medical bills after his insurance company said his surgery didn't qualify as an emergency
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Johnson & Johnsons COVID vaccine declared safe
The FDA confirms the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is safe and effective. The single-dose vaccine could receive emergency approval as early as Friday. If authorized, the Biden administration could ship up to 4 million doses by next week. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports on the latest information, then infectious disease specialist Dr. Uzma Syed joins CBSN with analysis.
How severe are Tiger Woods' injuries?
Tiger Woods is recovering from surgery after his car flipped in Southern California. Police believe he was driving too fast when his vehicle crossed over a median and rolled down an embankment. Dr. Daniel Savarino, a sports and regenerative medicine specialist, joins CBSN to discuss what we know about Tiger's condition and his road to recovery.
How Rhode Island kept schools open during COVID
Rhode Island became one of the only Democratic-led states to keep school doors open before the Centers for Disease Control approved the return of in-person learning. Governor Gina Raimondo fought to keep students in school and limit the spread of COVID-19. New York Times magazine staff writer Susan Dominus joins CBSN to discuss the results of the governor's decision and how teachers responded to the decision to return to school.
Expert on trauma suffered by Capitol police
Lawmakers are pushing for mental health resources to support police officers who came under attack the U.S. Capitol on January 6. John Violanti, professor of environmental health and epidemiology research at the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, joins CBSN to share his insights as a law enforcement veteran and expert on police stress.
FDA: Johnson & Johnson vaccine works well
An FDA review released today confirms the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is both safe and effective against COVID-19, likely setting the stage for a third vaccine to be authorized for use in the U.S. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN with more.
Tiger Woods recovering from car crash
CBS Los Angeles sports director Jim Hill urged Tiger Woods not to rush his recovery after the 45-year-old golf champion severely injured his legs in a car crash in Southern California on Thursday.
Pfizer and Moderna ramping up vaccine supplies
Pfizer and Moderna told lawmakers 140 million more vaccine doses will be available for shipment by the end of next month. Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN with more on how to prevent another surge.
105-year-old beats COVID-19
This 105-year-old woman in New Jersey has survived the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, two world wars, three husbands and raised three sons. Now, she's overcome COVID-19.
3rd COVID vaccine seeks authorization
The FDA is reviewing the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and it could get emergency authorization by the end of the week. Unlike the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, this one only requires only one shot. Josh Michaud, associate director for global health policy at the Kaiser Family Foundation, joins CBSN AM to discuss the significance.
Grocery union demands vaccines and hazard pay
Grocery workers have fought for hazard pay and expressed concerns for their safety for since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly a year ago. Marc Perrone, president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what would help grocery workers and Kroger's plans to close stores in California and Washington state after local governments required them to give workers hazard pay.
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Biden rescinds Trump's pandemic-era ban on certain immigrant visas
Former President Trump said the restrictions were necessary to prevent new immigrants from competing with U.S. workers in the labor market during the coronavirus recession.
Pro-junta group attacks protesters as Myanmar crisis escalates
Police were seen standing without intervening as a group lauding the military takeover attacked anti-coup protesters in Yangon.
Armenian leader says he's facing a "military coup attempt"
Country's military commanders call on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to resign as protests mount over his "unbelievably painful" capitulation in war with neighboring Azerbaijan.
Facebook bans accounts linked to Myanmar's military in wake of coup
The social media giant says it's treating the situation there as an "emergency" in light of fatal shootings by the military and other developments since the takeover.
Syrian secret police official convicted in landmark torture case
The conviction marks the first time that a court outside Syria ruled in a case alleging Syrian government officials committed crimes against humanity.
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California's iconic redwoods threatened by climate change
California's coastal redwoods, some standing since before Julius Caesar ruled Rome, are in a fight for their lives.
Lawmakers argue over potential commission to study Capitol riot
Republicans object to draft proposal that would give Democrats control over appointees and a mandate to look at the lead up to the January 6 Capitol attacks.
Biden announces 3 nominees to Postal Service board
Biden's nominees will diversify the board and perhaps provide enough votes to oust current Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Biden rescinds Trump's pandemic-era ban on certain immigrant visas
Former President Trump said the restrictions were necessary to prevent new immigrants from competing with U.S. workers in the labor market during the coronavirus recession.
1 in 6 Generation Z adults identify as something other than heterosexual
72% of the LGBT Generation Z adults identify as bisexual.
Politics
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Lawmakers argue over potential commission to study Capitol riot
Republicans object to draft proposal that would give Democrats control over appointees and a mandate to look at the lead up to the January 6 Capitol attacks.
Biden announces 3 nominees to Postal Service board
Biden's nominees will diversify the board and perhaps provide enough votes to oust current Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Biden rescinds Trump's pandemic-era ban on certain immigrant visas
Former President Trump said the restrictions were necessary to prevent new immigrants from competing with U.S. workers in the labor market during the coronavirus recession.
Donald Trump Jr. deposed in lawsuit over inauguration funds
District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine revealed in a court filing Trump Jr. was deposed February 11.
Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former top aide
The aide claimed "sexual harassment and bullying" were "not only condoned but expected" under Cuomo.
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DWI charges dropped against Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen pleaded guilty to having shots of tequila at a New Jersey beach where drinking is illegal, but he was cleared of DWI and reckless driving charges.
Drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen dropped
"I had two small shots of tequila," Springsteen said in response to questions from an assistant U.S. attorney.
Tiger Woods recovering after surgery for injuries in rollover crash
Woods, 45, underwent lengthy surgery for extensive injuries to his lower right leg, ankle and foot suffered in the crash, his organization said.
Actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape and sexual assault
French movie star was not arrested when handed the charges in December, and the Paris prosecutor stayed silent until the case was leaked to media.
Photographer Neil Leifer's legendary career
Only on "CBS This Morning," Anthony Mason interviews sports photojournalist Neil Leifer about his long career, including more than 200 covers, his iconic photographs, and his favorite subjects, including Muhammad Ali.
Technology
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Mars rover beams back spectacular panorama
The rover's high-power Mastcam-Z dual camera instrument provides astonishingly detailed images of the red planet.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Woman claims power provider is breaking Texas price-gouging law with sky-high charges during state's deep-freeze outages.
Fry's, the funky electronics chain, is closing its doors
The go-to chain for tech tinkerers looking for obscure parts and outlandish themes at some of its stores says the pandemic did it in. But it was already struggling.
Federal judge rules California can enforce net neutrality law
The law seeks to ban internet providers from slowing down customers' data streams.
Bitcoin millionaires top 100,000 for first time
The number is four times what it was just three months ago.
Science
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California's iconic redwoods threatened by climate change
California's coastal redwoods, some standing since before Julius Caesar ruled Rome, are in a fight for their lives.
Mars rover beams back spectacular panorama
The rover's high-power Mastcam-Z dual camera instrument provides astonishingly detailed images of the red planet.
CVS booking vaccination slots for 570,000 in 17 states
Chain expands locations offering immunization shots to Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine is effective, FDA says
FDA scientists confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe COVID-19, and even better at preventing hospitalizations and deaths.
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
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Do COVID shots prevent infection? That's key to returning to normal
The vaccines seem to be doing a good job of keeping people from developing symptoms but if they can't ward off actual infection, injected people could still be carriers.
CVS booking vaccination slots for 570,000 in 17 states
Chain expands locations offering immunization shots to Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Sister of D.C mayor dies of COVID-19 complications
The youngest of six siblings, Muriel Bowser, 48, asked the public for "the time and space we need to mourn the loss of Mercia."
Rescue animals offer comfort to children with disabilities
Children with disabilities are finding unconditional love from animals with disabilities.
Military families increasingly turning to food banks
Military families are struggling to keep food on the table amid the financial crisis caused by COVID-19.
MoneyWatch
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Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Woman claims power provider is breaking Texas price-gouging law with sky-high charges during state's deep-freeze outages.
Many COVID patients face staggering hospital bills
Even people who have insurance are often left with huge tabs, which can vary depending on the state they live in. One survivor calls the numbers "insane."
Higher death toll at private equity-owned nursing homes, study finds
Cuts to nursing staff and higher use of antipsychotic medications may harm patient care, researchers find.
Businesses oppose N. Dakota bill that would ban mask mandates
Proposal to ban organizations from requiring people to wear facial coverings is drawing fire from local businesses.
Women who lost jobs due to COVID turn to food delivery platforms
Women are making up increasing numbers of the delivery workforce for apps like Instacart, UberEats and DoorDash.
Crime
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275 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged around 275 people for their alleged roles in the riot.
No charges for officers in Daniel Prude's death
The death of the 41-year-old Black man restrained by police during a mental health crisis drew protests in Rochester and across the country.
Oath Keepers member accused of "crime of terrorism" at Capitol
Prosecutors have now raised "crime of terrorism" allegations against three Capitol rioters, which could lead to longer sentences if they are found guilty.
Ahmaud Arbery's mother alleges "cover up" by police, prosecutors
"For nearly three months, Glynn County police officers, the chief of police, and two prosecutors conspired to hide the circumstances surrounding Ahmaud's death and to protect the men who murdered him," the complaint says.
Wife of drug kingpin "El Chapo" ordered to stay in U.S. jail
Emma Coronel Aispuro is accused of working "closely with the command-and-control structure" of the Sinaloa cartel.
Space
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Mars rover beams back spectacular panorama
The rover's high-power Mastcam-Z dual camera instrument provides astonishingly detailed images of the red planet.
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
NASA rover sends video and audio from Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has sent back video of its descent and landing on Mars, as well as audio recorded on the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
Mars rover captures first sounds recorded on another planet
Percy has captured the whirring sounds of Martian wind on the surface of the red planet for the very first time.
NASA releases extraordinary video of Mars landing
Engineers say the Perseverance rover is healthy and moving swiftly through initial checkout.
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"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
Photos: Rare snowfall blankets the Mediterranean
An unusual winter weather pattern brought snow to places that rarely see it.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
TV shows canceled or ended in 2020
It was the end of the road for "Supernatural," "Hawaii Five-0," "Modern Family" and more.
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"Sunday Morning": 2/21 full episode
Ted Koppel sits down with community leaders and healthcare workers to explore the roots of COVID-19 vaccine skepticism. Plus: Seth Doane speaks to Paolo Fazioli; Chip Reid reports on the Columbian Harmony Cemetery in Washington, D.C.; Nancy Giles interviews Academy Award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn; Nicholas Thompson of The Atlantic Magazine tells the tale of the man who went by the name "Mostly Harmless"; Steve Hartman tells the story of a Pizza Hut deliveryman who got a big tip; Lee Cowan sits down with Cindy McCain; and David Sedaris on his trip to the Apple Store.
Assad and his regime's war crimes
Assad and his regime may never be prosecuted for the acts of terror he perpetrated against his own people during Syria's civil war. Scott Pelley reports for "60 Minutes" on the effort to gather and maintain the evidence against Assad.
Judges ask for better protection
Judge Esther Salas was in her New Jersey home when a gunman targeting Salas opened fire on her family, killing her son and wounding her husband. Now she's fighting for better protection of judges. Bill Whitaker reports for "60 Minutes."
QAnon's corrosive impact on the U.S.
Tens of millions of Americans believe QAnon's core — and false — theory that an evil cabal of Satan-worshipping elites commits atrocities against children and controls much of the world. Where does this movement stand and who has it impacted? Lesley Stahl reports for "60 Minutes."
Study reveals demographics of those at Capitol riot
As investigations into the attack on the U.S. Capitol continue, details are emerging about the people who stormed the building on January 6. A new study from the Chicago Project on Security and Threats looks at the demographics of those who've been arrested. Robert Pape, a political science professor at the University of Chicago and the principal investigator on the study, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss his findings.