Safety Tops
Andy Rooney defends hard-to-open safety tops. No matter how much of a pain they are, he says, they make sense.
Aspirin
Hopeful study about aspirin and cancer
A new study, published in the journal Nature, looked at animal experiments and found that aspirin enhanced the ability of the immune system to fight back against cancer. Scientists are still trying to figure out which patients are most likely to benefit. Dr. Elisa Port, chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, joined CBS News to discuss the study.
Doctors reverse recommendation on daily aspirin
After years of suggesting low-dose aspirin to people 60 and older to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, doctors now say the risks outweigh the benefits for most people. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
New guidance on daily low-dose aspirin
A panel of medical experts now says most adults should not take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke.
Advice shifts on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks
If finalized, the advice for older adults would backtrack on recommendations the panel issued in 2016, but it would be in line with more recent guidelines from other medical groups.
Morning Rounds
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss new research about the risks of long-term aspirin use, a study about the potential effects of space travel on the human brain and why it might be a good idea to add more spicy food to your diet.
Why an aspirin a day?
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus led a new study at USC that found taking aspirin each day can have numerous health benefits and reduce health care costs. Dr. Agus joins CBSN to discuss his findings.
Daily low-dose aspirin
A new University of Southern California study led by CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus shows over the next 20 years, 900,000 lives could be spared and $692 billion in health benefit costs saved. Dr. Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.
Dr. Kevin Campbell discusses the latest findings that a daily dose of aspirin can be used to prevent colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease
Dr. Kevin Campbell discusses the latest findings that a daily dose of aspirin can be used to prevent colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease. CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the latest recommendation.
Aspirin is known to help reduce the risk of heart disease, but now a new study says long-term, regular aspirin use can substantially cut the risk of some kinds of cancer
Aspirin is known to help reduce the risk of heart disease, but now a new study says long-term, regular aspirin use can substantially cut the risk of some kinds of cancer. New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center's Dr. Heather Yeo tells us more.
Check out some of the week's best viral videos, courtesy of The Feed!
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week's best viral videos, including a homemade luge track, Geico's unskippable commercial and a fake Oscar winner prank. Plus, a pig gets in the way of commuters in Bradford, Maine. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
A new study finds that more than 10 percent of patients prescribed aspirin for heart disease prevention should not be taking it
A new study finds that more than 10 percent of patients prescribed aspirin for heart disease prevention should not be taking it. For some, it could do more harm than good. CBS News' Bigad Shaban reports.
Is aspirin the wonder drug for everyone? A new study of healthy women finds the risks of taking low-dose aspirin may outweigh its value in preventing heart disease and cancer
Is aspirin the wonder drug for everyone? A new study of healthy women finds the risks of taking low-dose aspirin may outweigh its value in preventing heart disease and cancer. CBS News health contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the science.
Brian Webb reports on the day's top health stories.
Daily doses of aspirin could help reduce the risk of recurring blood clots, researchers say. Also, a study from Stanford University found that about one in seven people hace what it calls "sleep drunkenness." Brian Webb reports on the day's top health stories.
Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips discuss the week's top medical stories, including growing evidence that a daily dose of aspirin can help fight cancer and Vitamin D may reduce risk of dementia
Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips discuss the week's top medical stories, including growing evidence that a daily dose of aspirin can help fight cancer and Vitamin D may reduce risk of dementia.
A new study suggests a daily dose of aspirin could cut cancer risk
A new study suggests a daily dose of aspirin could cut cancer risk. Dr. David Agus discusses the England-based study with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
New research from London shows taking aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of digestive cancers
New research from London shows taking aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of digestive cancers. Also, nearly 10% of cancer survivors in the U.S. are current smokers. Craig Boswell has some of today's top health stories.
Consumer Reports published an investigation into over-the-counter painkillers
Consumer Reports published an investigation into over-the-counter painkillers. Deputy content editor Lisa Gill joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the results.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips weigh in on the development of 3D mammogram technology
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips weigh in on the development of 3D mammogram technology.
Danielle Nottingham takes a look at the day's top health news
More than three hours of TV a day doubles the chance of premature death. Also, a study links dementia and brain injury. Danielle Nottingham takes a look at the day's top health news.
A new study finds that taking a low-dose aspirin a day may help reduce the risk of developing pancreatic cancer
A new study finds that taking a low-dose aspirin a day may help reduce the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of the disease. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the findings and how to know if aspirin is right for you.
Aspirin may reduce severe illness or death from COVID, study says
Researchers call the association a "huge win" — aspirin is one of the cheapest, most widely available drugs.
Daily health headlines: Older adults who take aspirin and ibuprofen may face added heart risk, plus more top stories
Daily health headlines: Older adults who take aspirin and ibuprofen may face added heart risk, teen drinking rates linked to pop music references of booze, plus more top stories.
Preeclampsia is a dangerous condition that affects about seven million pregnant women each year
Preeclampsia is a dangerous condition that affects about seven million pregnant women each year. Now a national task force is recommending a low dose of aspirin for women at high risk after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Alexis Christoforous reports.
Daily health headlines: Study finds link between blood pressure when you’re young and mental fitness in mid-life, plus more top stories
Daily health headlines: Study finds link between blood pressure when you’re young and mental fitness in mid-life, fruits and vegetables shown to reduce early death risk, plus more top stories.
Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
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ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
Senate GOP kills war powers effort to limit Trump on Venezuela, with Vance breaking tie
Two Republicans switched their votes after pressure from the White House.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
House passes 2-bill funding package ahead of shutdown deadline
The Senate now has two funding packages on its plate ahead of its weeklong recess.
Iranian mom searched morgue, sifting through hundreds of bodies, to find her daughter
Rubina Aminian's mother forced her way into a morgue in search of her daughter, who her family says was shot in the head at close range.
Court upholds Prop 50, allowing California to use its redrawn congressional maps
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
"Fundamental" differences remain over Greenland's future, Denmark says after U.S. meeting
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
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What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
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.
Why Chicago's "death gap" has existed on the West Side for decades
The life expectancy for residents of The Loop is 87.3 years, according to numbers from the Chicago Department of Public Health. For West Garfield Park, it is 66.6 years.
Astronauts head home early after medical issue
Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space.
Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
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Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Verizon customers report phone service outages across U.S.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Chew on this: U.S. food prices are still up 19% since 2022
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
Politics
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What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
Trump administration to suspend immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Changing Defense Department's name could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates
The Trump administration's push to change the Defense Department's name to the Department of War could cost nine figures, according to a new estimate by Congress' budget watchdog.
Court upholds Prop 50, allowing California to use its redrawn congressional maps
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
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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.
Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
World
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What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
U.S. says it's moving into next phase of Gaza peace plan, warns Hamas
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
Trump told Iranians help is coming, so what might it look like?
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
After a bloody crackdown, Iran vows to teach protest backers a lesson
Iran's rulers want the world to know they've weathered a storm, and they're threatening a harsh "lesson" for anyone deemed to have supported protests.
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Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
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Technology
Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
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.
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Science
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Crime
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Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Indicted Virginia coach still missing
The search continues in Virginia for a high school football coach charged with possessing child sexual assault material and using a computer to solicit a minor. CBS News breaking news correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Au pair testifies in man's murder trial
A trial is underway in northern Virginia for a man accused of plotting his wife's murder with help from his affair partner - the family's au pair. The former au pair was the first witness called to testify against Brendan Banfield. Jericka Duncan reports on the case.
Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Man plotted murder to "get rid of" his wife after affair, au pair testifies
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
Space
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Astronauts head home early after medical issue
Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
Judge weighs law banning masks for ICE agents
Legal representation for the state of California and the federal government were in court on Wednesday over the Golden State's new law that bans federal agents from wearing face coverings during operations. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos reports.
Next steps in Iran after Trump says killing stopped
President Trump says his administration has been notified that the killings and executions of anti-government protesters in Iran have stopped. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
Chicago believes again as the Bears catch fire
It's a long winter in Chicago when the Bears are bad, but walk into any bar in the city, especially after last week's comeback win over the Packers, and the winter is gone. Tony Dokoupil has details.
Chicago mayor on life expectancy disparities
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses what's driving disparities between different areas of the city, and what officials are doing to address them.