Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
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Obama returns to White House for health care event with Biden
The former president appeared at the White House for the first time since leaving office in 2017.
Supreme Court hears case on "Obamacare" birth control coverage changes
The justices heard arguments in two cases, one on contraceptive coverage and another on robocalls. Both were conducted by phone because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to Obamacare
The case challenging the Affordable Care Act will likely be heard by the court in its next term, which begins in October.
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
More than 4 in 5 enrolled in Obamacare are in Trump states
An AP analysis found 7.3 million of the 8.8 million people signed up so far for next year come from states Trump won in the election
Face the Nation, 01.16.11
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani calls for drastic improvements to American mental health care facilities; Then, Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) discuss if members of congress will practice civil discourse in the wake of the Tucson shooting; Also, Bob Schieffer has a final word on keeping violence out of politics.
Face the Nation, 01.23.11
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) offer their perspectives on the health care repeal bill as well as where the country can afford to cut spending and how the President's State of the Union address will affect the nation's mood; Also, Bob Schieffer has a final thought on why we seem to ask the wrong question whenever a president speaks to the nation.
Report: Obamacare sign-ups surge as open enrollment begins
Preliminary figures show that more than 200,000 Americans chose a plan on November 1st, the first day open enrollment began
A case of whiplash at Obamacare exchanges
Consumers in several states worry if insurers will be offering plans -- and if so, how much higher could premiums go
Last U.S. county at risk for being uncovered lands insurer for health exchange
Paulding County, Ohio, identified as the last county at risk of lacking an insurance provider for exchange, will be covered by CareSource
Details leak about Republican plan to replace Obamacare
In some ways, it resembles Obamacare; but tax credits in the leaked draft of the GOP plan are based solely on age -- the wealthy and the poor get the same amount
Millions sign up for Obamacare despite its problems
Even with the uncertainty created by President Trump’s vow to repeal and replace it, more than 12 million people have signed up for coverage
How to sign up for Obamacare before the deadline
The deadline for enrolling for health care coverage – Jan. 31 – is fast approaching
Americans fear losing Obamacare, but want it to change
A majority say they are concerned that people will lose health insurance if Affordable Care Act is repealed
Many Americans worried about losing health insurance
As an axe looms over Obamacare, and with no details given on its replacement, many Americans are worried about losing their health insurance
Obamacare users await repeal, potential replacement with dread, hope
Julie Mansfield could go blind without Obamacare, but Kevin McCarthy has paid more for worse coverage
GOP senator outlines Obamacare provisions on chopping block
In debut of CBSN's political show "Red and Blue," Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana discusses GOP plans for President Obama's signature health care program
Obama to meet with Hill Democrats in Hail Mary play to save Obamacare
One of the president's biggest worries is that the incoming GOP government will repeal Obamacare
Progress boosting insurance rate threatens to stall
A new report suggests Obamacare may be reaching a limit in a nation politically divided over the government’s role in guaranteeing coverage
Aetna slashes Obamacare participation to 4 states
Major insurers say the exchange business generates large losses in part because of higher-than-expected claims
Report: New evidence of rising Obamacare premiums
Full picture on 2017 premiums will emerge later this summer as the presidential election heads into the home stretch
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
Probe: HealthCare.gov "passive" on heading off fraud
Government Accountability Office stops short of alleging widespread cheating in President Barack Obama's signature program
House unable to override veto of Obamacare repeal
House Speaker Paul Ryan said the vote proved Congress would be able to repeal the law with a Republican president
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Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
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Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Stowaway with 789 pounds of cocaine pulled from harbor, Coast Guard says
The stowaway was first spotted as a barge was tugged into San Juan's Old Army Terminal port. Then officials saw them in the water.
U.S. hockey star Laila Edwards talks about historic Olympic debut
Hockey star Laila Edwards said she's "just so thankful" to represent Team USA at the Winter Olympics, making her historic debut on the ice Thursday.
Last sexual misconduct lawsuits against NFL QB Deshaun Watson dismissed
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has had the final two of nearly 30 civil lawsuits against him dismissed.
Warren and Hawley team up to try to break up "Big Medicine"
Warren and Hawley don't agree on much, but they've found common ground on health care and affordability.
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Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal, and how much is it worth?
Olympic medals have what's known as a "melt value." But they're worth far more financially than their mineral contents, an auction expert notes.
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Warren and Hawley team up to try to break up "Big Medicine"
Warren and Hawley don't agree on much, but they've found common ground on health care and affordability.
Democrats reject latest White House offer on ICE with DHS funding expiring
Democratic leaders a say White House proposal doesn't make the grade as they demand new restrictions on ICE and threaten a shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
ICE chief, immigration officials set to testify to House panel today
The leaders of ICE, CBP and USCIS are set to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday.
U.S. military strikes another alleged drug vessel; search on for 1 survivor
The U.S. military struck its 39th alleged drug-carrying boat on Monday, killing two people and leaving one survivor who is now the focus of a search-and-rescue effort.
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Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
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Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
King Charles II says the royal family will support U.K. police as they look into a report that the monarch's brother Andrew shared secret info with Epstein.
Ukrainian Olympian's tribute to war victims barred at Winter Games
International Olympic Committee bars a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet showing images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
Son of Norway's future queen accused of raping sleeping woman
Marius Borg Hoiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's 29-year-old son, is on trial facing 38 charges, including raping four women and assaults against ex-girlfriends.
5 workers from Canadian mining company found dead in Mexico
Authorities said that five of the 10 missing workers have been identified among 10 bodies found in clandestine graves.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Jury selection begins for grief book author
Jury selection begins in the murder trial of a Utah woman who wrote a self-help book about grief after her husband died from a drug overdose. Prosecutors allege Kouri Richins gave her husband the deadly drug, which she denies. Carter Evans reports.
Stowaway with 789 pounds of cocaine pulled from harbor, Coast Guard says
The stowaway was first spotted as a barge was tugged into San Juan's Old Army Terminal port. Then officials saw them in the water.
Lawmakers review unredacted Epstein files
Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, refused to respond to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee questions on Monday. This comes as lawmakers begin to review the unredacted files from the latest release of files related to Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Savannah Guthrie calls for help to find mom
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie again issued a call for help as the search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, stretches into a second week. Her plea was posted to social media several hours before the possible abductor's second deadline in an apparent ransom note.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Eye Opener: Savannah Guthrie issues new plea
Savannah Guthrie issues a new plea for help from the public in the search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. Plus, Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth before a House committee, asking for clemency from President Trump. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Coffee or tea may help reduce dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down a new study that shows daily coffee or tea might help reduce the risk of dementia.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Small plane lands on busy Georgia road
A small plane was forced to use a busy road in Gainesville, Georgia, as an emergency runway - colliding with several cars as the pilot tried to land. Everyone survived the incident, despite damage to the plane and multiple cars.
Moore on exclusion from governors' events
Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he has been excluded from the White House's bipartisan events for U.S. governors. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.