NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
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Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Pediatrics group breaks from CDC on vaccines
The American Academy of Pediatrics, one of the nation's leading medical organizations, released its own vaccine schedule for children and teens which differs from the CDC's vaccine guidelines. The organization said it will continue to recommend routine immunizations against 18 diseases for all children. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Chicken sold in 7 states recalled for potential listeria contamination
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
RFK Jr. defends CDC vaccine schedule changes
The White House has taken several actions this week to reshape public health in the U.S., including issuing new dietary guidelines and advising against more childhood vaccines. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about the policy changes.
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
CDC announces new childhood vaccine recommendations for fewer shots
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
Breaking down changes to CDC vaccine guidelines
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention on Monday announced updated recommendations for childhood vaccines with some significant changes. Dr. Jon LaPook joins to break them down.
Measles entrenching in U.S., doctor says
A measles outbreak in South Carolina is worsening with 138 cases reported in the state. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Dr. Céline Gounder have more.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Details on CDC's hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Gottlieb on hepatitis B vaccine birth dose
As the CDC vaccine panel voted last week to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who now serves on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthcare, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the birth dose in addition to two subsequent does is "almost 99% effective at preventing that chronic infection."
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Trump on new vaccine recommendations
A panel of vaccine advisors approved by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted to drop the Hepatitis B shot from newborn vaccine schedules on Friday. President Trump applauded the move on social media, but many medical experts and organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, oppose the change.
Shift in guidance on hepatitis B vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel voted to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. Meg Oliver has more.
Bill Cassidy slams change to vaccine guidance
The CDC vaccine advisory panel voted Friday to stop recommending newborns get their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins with analysis.
Epidemiologist on hepatitis B vaccine guidance
The vaccine advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has voted to change the recommendation for childhood hepatitis B vaccines despite warnings from medical experts. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, joins with his reaction.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
Confusion at CDC hepatitis B vaccine meeting
A CDC vaccine panel will vote Friday on whether to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Doctor on benefits of hepatitis B vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delayed a vote until Friday on whether to change a longstanding recommendation that newborns should receive the hepatitis B vaccine. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist, joins CBS News to discuss.
Doctor who criticized vaccines named CDC principal deputy director
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Hillary Clinton tells House panel she had "no idea" about Epstein's crimes
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war?
Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.
Details emerge about one of men killed on U.S.-registered boat off Cuba
Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.
Judge rules construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.
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Senator seeks DEA info on "incredibly disturbing" Epstein drug investigation
Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.
Nancy Guthrie's house to be returned to her family as search goes on
The release of Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona, comes nearly four weeks after she was reported missing on Feb. 1.
At least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago case have been fired, sources say
They all worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records.
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DoD officials sent Anthropic final offer for military use of AI, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.
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Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
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Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time since 2022
The decline in the average 30-year mortgage rate could be good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling.
Judge rules construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.
Nancy Guthrie's house to be returned to her family as search goes on
The release of Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona, comes nearly four weeks after she was reported missing on Feb. 1.
Walmart to pay $100 million to settle FTC case on delivery driver wages
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 11 states, claimed that the retail giant deceived its employees about pay and the tips they could earn.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in court in bid to have criminal case dropped
A federal judge is weighing whether to dismiss the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on the grounds the prosecution is vindictive.
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Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time since 2022
The decline in the average 30-year mortgage rate could be good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling.
Walmart to pay $100 million to settle FTC case on delivery driver wages
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 11 states, claimed that the retail giant deceived its employees about pay and the tips they could earn.
Ford recalls 4.4 million vehicles over faulty software
Ford said a tech glitch can increase the risk of a crash for vehicles towing a trailer. Here's what to look for.
Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
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Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
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Judge rules construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled Thursday that the legal challenge brought by a preservationist group failed because the White House is not a government agency.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in court in bid to have criminal case dropped
A federal judge is weighing whether to dismiss the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on the grounds the prosecution is vindictive.
Columbia student detained by federal agents claiming to search for "missing person," university president says
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE agents detained Elmina Aghayeva at Columbia University Thursday, saying her student visa was revoked in 2016.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow end of TPS for Syrians
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of Syrian immigrants living in the U.S.
Russia says "no deadlines" for Ukraine ceasefire as Trump pushes for deal
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.
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Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
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Fraud conviction overturned for Hong Kong's ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai
A Hong Kong appellate court on Thursday quashed onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai's fraud convictions linked to lease violations, in a rare victory in the prominent activist's legal battles.
Man charged with trafficking young Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
The founder of a Kenyan recruitment agency stands accused of deceiving and then trafficking young Kenyans to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine.
Russia says "no deadlines" for Ukraine ceasefire as Trump pushes for deal
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.
Details emerge about one of men killed on U.S.-registered boat off Cuba
Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.
Officials seize over 5,000 pounds of meth from hidden Mexican lab
Naval personnel also seized "thousands of liters and kilos of chemical precursors," the Secretariat of the Navy said Wednesday.
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"Heated Rivalry" Season 2 is coming "as soon as humanly possible," creators say
A second season of "Heated Rivalry" is underway and filming will begin this summer, says show creator and director Jacob Tierney.
Toccara Jones reacts to explosive documentary
Toccara Jones, who competed in the "America's Next Top Model" reality show, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with her take on the new Netflix documentary exploring the competition show created by Tyra Banks.
Behind the success of "Heated Rivalry"
Jacob Tierney, the creator, writer, director and executive producer of "Heated Rivalry," and Brendan Brady, who is also an executive producer on the show, speak to "CBS Mornings" about the success, why it resonates with a diverse group of people and what to expect from its second season.
Eliminated "Survivor" contestants speak out
In the premiere of "Survivor 50," contestant Jenna Lewis-Dougherty was voted out at the first trial council. But in a surprise, castaway Kyle Fraser was also eliminated after hurting his achilles tendon during the immunity challenge. Lewis-Dougherty and Fraser speak to "CBS Mornings" about their experience on the show and how they've been changed by the game.
Deon Cole on NAACP Image Awards
Actor and comedian Deon Cole is back to host the NAACP Image Awards. Cole joins CBS News with more on what to expect.
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11-year-old girl attends State of the Union
Everest Nevraumont, an AI advocate who attends a school that prioritizes the technology, joined CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more on her experience as first lady Melania Trump's guest at the State of the Union address.
Latest on OpenAI's expected deal
More details are emerging about an apparent deal for OpenAI to obtain $100 billion. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more on the latest artificial intelligence power play.
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.
Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
iPhone feature helps save skiers after avalanche
When a deadly avalanche struck outside Lake Tahoe, California, an iPhone feature allowed the surviving skiers to get the help they needed. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to explain.
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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
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Hillary Clinton deposition opening statements
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shared her opening remarks for her closed-door deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee on her knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's dealings. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Whistleblower on allegations against ICE
Ryan Schwank, who testified against ICE training practices under the Trump administration, joins CBS News with his lawyer, David Kligerman, to discuss what he alleges is a "deficient, defective, and broken" training program.
Historian on Clintons' Epstein depositions
Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins CBS News with his take on the House Oversight Committee deposing Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton about their knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's dealings.
Nancy Guthrie's house to be returned to her family as search goes on
The release of Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona, comes nearly four weeks after she was reported missing on Feb. 1.
Man charged with trafficking young Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
The founder of a Kenyan recruitment agency stands accused of deceiving and then trafficking young Kenyans to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine.
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NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Artemis II moon rocket hauled off launch pad for repairs
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
Mike Fincke reveals he was the astronaut who had medical issue on the ISS
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member whose medical issue required a group of space station fliers to return to Earth earlier than planned last month.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
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Protests after Columbia says student detained
Federal agents detained a Columbia University student Thursday morning at one of the school's residential buildings, acting President Claire Shipman wrote in an email to students. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal claimed in a social media post that the agents "impersonated NYPD with fake badges and a phony missing persons bulletin for a 5 year old girl." CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
Third round of Iran nuclear talks underway
Negotiators for the U.S. and Iran are holding another round of talks in Switzerland Thursday focusing on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
North Korea vows to expand nuclear arsenal
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vowed to expand his nuclear arsenal during remarks alongside his daughter, Kim Ju Ae. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
Hillary Clinton deposition opening statements
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shared her opening remarks for her closed-door deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee on her knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's dealings. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Columbia University says DHS detained student
Columbia University officials are alleging that a student was detained by Homeland Security agents who entered one of its residential buildings. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.