Blue Bell sold listeria-tainted ice cream that killed 3 people
Former CEO charged with seven felonies for allegedly concealing details related to deadly listeria outbreak.
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Police searching for woman who licked ice cream in viral video
Police in Texas are searching for a young woman who appeared to lick a tub of ice cream before putting it back into a grocery store freezer. KHOU’s Lauren Talarico reports.
Family says ice cream flavor name sends wrong message
A family from Louisiana with both black and white children is asking Blue Bell to change the name of the flavor "The Great Divide" to be more inclusive
Blue Bell's comeback continues after deadly listeria outbreak
Ice cream maker reintroduces brand in three states nearly three years after three deaths prompted nationwide recall
Blue Bell said to seek easing of federal listeria-linked curbs
Houston Chronicle reports ice cream maker wants regulators to let it return to more normal production methods competitors use
Blue Bell widens latest recall over listeria concerns
Move comes as Aspen Hills, maker of suspect cookie dough used in the Blue Bell ice cream, issues recall of its own
Blue Bell recalls some ice cream after listeria scare
Some ice cream distributed across the South recalled after chocolate chip cookie dough from a third-party supplier was possibly contaminated
Takata adds 40 million more air bags to ongoing recall; businesses hired at a slower rate in April; and Blue Bell is recalling ice cream due to mislabeled containers
Takata adds 40 million more air bags to ongoing recall; businesses hired at a slower rate in April; and Blue Bell is recalling ice cream due to mislabeled containers. CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has those business headlines and more from the New York Stock Exchange.
Blue Bell recalls mislabeled ice cream over allergy concerns
Mix-up could cause serious and potentially life-threatening reactions to allergic consumers, but no illnesses reported yet
Blue Bell says ice cream is safe despite potential concern
Company is in the midst of returning its products to stores after it recalled ice cream and halted sales last year due to listeria contamination at some plants
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Dept. of Justice investigating Blue Bell for deadly Listeria outbreak
Sources tell CBS News that DOJ is trying to determine what Blue Bell management knew about potentially deadly hazards in their plants -- and when they knew it
CBS News has learned the justice department is looking into Blue Bell after their ice cream was linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak earlier this year
CBS News has learned the justice department is looking into Blue Bell after their ice cream was linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak earlier this year. Jim Axelrod reports.
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In the wake of Blue Bell investigation, how safe is our food supply?
CBS News documented how filthy conditions in a Texas food plant were linked to a deadly listeria outbreak
FDA records show the agency found Listeria in a Blue Bell ice cream plant 2 years prior to an outbreak that killed 3 people and sickened several more
FDA records show the agency found Listeria in a Blue Bell ice cream plant 2 years prior to an outbreak that killed 3 people and sickened several more. New food safety laws will grant the FDA greater power to make food safer, reports Jim Axelrod.
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Two parents have been charged with manslaughter after their teenage son was beaten to death inside an upstate New York church; they lost their jobs in architecture and software; now they're delivering papers and taking pictures that over 13,000 Facebook followers love
How investigators cracked the Blue Bell listeria outbreak case
S.C. Department of Health randomly sampled ten products from a local Blue Bell distribution center; but the last thing they expected to find was listeria
In April, Blue Bell Ice Cream recalled all of its products after a listeria contamination
In April, Blue Bell Ice Cream recalled all of its products after a listeria contamination. But it seems the outbreak went on for far longer than anyone realized. Jim Axelrod investigates.
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A Milwaukee gun shop was found liable in a civil suit brought by two police officers; Playboy Magazine will stop using nude centerfolds.
In a CBS News investigation, the former workers claim management ignored complaints about dangerous conditions at their factory
In a CBS News investigation, the former workers claim management ignored complaints about dangerous conditions at their factory. The Texas facility is linked to a listeria outbreak that made 10 people sick and three people died. Jim Axelrod reports.
Blue Bell workers detail unsanitary conditions inside plant
Ten people became sick and three died during the listeria outbreak earlier this year, forcing company to recall 8 million gallons of ice cream
Former Blue Bell ice cream workers claim management ignored their complaints about unsanitary conditions in a factory that was later linked to an outbreak of listeria
Former Blue Bell ice cream workers claim management ignored their complaints about unsanitary conditions in a factory that was later linked to an outbreak of listeria. Three people died from the outbreak and Blue Bell recalled 8 million gallons of ice cream. Jim Axelrod has more on this CBS News investigation.
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Diddy trial live updates: Cassie questioned about threats she allegedly made
Cassie Ventura is back on the stand in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for what prosecutors hope will be her final day.
Trump budget package blocked in committee by conservatives
Five Republicans on the House Budget Committee blocked the legislation from advancing on Friday.
11 inmates escape New Orleans jail, considered "armed and dangerous"
Eleven inmates were discovered missing during a routine headcount, the sheriff's office said.
Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie gets 25 years in prison
Hadi Matar, who was found guilty of attempted murder and assault in February, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie.
James Comey under investigation for posting "86 47" on Instagram, Noem says
Trump administration officials claim former FBI chief James Comey called for violence against the president — which Comey has pushed back on.
Influencer killed during livestream made chilling comment before murder
Valeria Márquez, 23, was likely murdered by a hit man during a livestream on TikTok, Mexican prosecutors said.
How to limit exposure to arsenic in rice
Toxic heavy metals like arsenic are found in high levels in rice brands sold across the United States, according to a recent report — but experts say there are ways to reduce your exposure.
Home electricity bills forecast to reach a 12-year high this summer
High temperatures and rising electricity costs could boost home energy bills by 6% this summer, a new report says.
After Springsteen calls him "treasonous," Trump criticizes rock star's skin
Bruce Springsteen, a long-standing and prominent supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, made his remarks at a concert in Manchester, England.
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Kennedy Center staff to vote to unionize amid Trump changes
Multiple staff members at the Kennedy Center said they are sounding the alarm that the mission and legacy of the storied arts institution are at risk.
Home electricity bills forecast to reach a 12-year high this summer
High temperatures and rising electricity costs could boost home energy bills by 6% this summer, a new report says.
Mexican government opposes remittance provision in Trump tax bill
House Republicans have included in Trump's domestic policy bill a 5% tax on cash payments sent by non-citizens to family in their home countries.
Consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 3 years amid inflation fears
Weakening consumer confidence and mounting uncertainty could hit spending, economists warn.
American man on the run for 20 years arrested in Canada
Patrick Lutts Jr., facing charges in connection to a fatal drunk-driving crash that killed two teenagers in Florida, was arrested in February under the Canadian Extradition Act
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Home electricity bills forecast to reach a 12-year high this summer
High temperatures and rising electricity costs could boost home energy bills by 6% this summer, a new report says.
Mexican government opposes remittance provision in Trump tax bill
House Republicans have included in Trump's domestic policy bill a 5% tax on cash payments sent by non-citizens to family in their home countries.
Consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 3 years amid inflation fears
Weakening consumer confidence and mounting uncertainty could hit spending, economists warn.
Novo Nordisk CEO, who led company into weight-loss drugs, to step down
Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, says CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen is leaving the company by "mutual agreement."
Charter and Cox to merge in blockbuster $34.5 billion cable deal
Charter Communications' merger with Cox Communications will combine two of the top three cable companies in the U.S.
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Kennedy Center staff to vote to unionize amid Trump changes
Multiple staff members at the Kennedy Center said they are sounding the alarm that the mission and legacy of the storied arts institution are at risk.
Mexican government opposes remittance provision in Trump tax bill
House Republicans have included in Trump's domestic policy bill a 5% tax on cash payments sent by non-citizens to family in their home countries.
After Springsteen calls him "treasonous," Trump criticizes rock star's skin
Bruce Springsteen, a long-standing and prominent supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, made his remarks at a concert in Manchester, England.
Melania Trump statue disappears, after previous one was set on fire
A bronze statue of first lady Melania Trump was sawed off and carried away from her hometown in Slovenia.
Trump says he'll meet with Putin on Ukraine war "as soon as we can"
As Russia and Ukraine hold their first direct talks in years, Trump says there won't be a real breakthrough to end the war until he sits down with Putin.
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How to limit exposure to arsenic in rice
Toxic heavy metals like arsenic are found in high levels in rice brands sold across the United States, according to a recent report — but experts say there are ways to reduce your exposure.
Novo Nordisk CEO, who led company into weight-loss drugs, to step down
Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, says CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen is leaving the company by "mutual agreement."
Infant is world's first patient to undergo personalized gene-editing treatment
KJ Muldoon became the first patient to undergo personalized CRISPR treatment, a therapy that found the one uniquely mutated gene out of 20,000 in his little body, and fixed it.
FDA to revisit approval of "yoga mat" bread ingredient banned in Europe
The FDA is prioritizing the review of some previously approved food additives, including ADA, dubbed the "yoga mat" chemical.
High levels of arsenic found in rice sold in stores across U.S., report finds
A report from the organization Healthy Babies, Bright Futures is bringing attention to toxic heavy metals and elements such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury that could be in your rice.
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American man on the run for 20 years arrested in Canada
Patrick Lutts Jr., facing charges in connection to a fatal drunk-driving crash that killed two teenagers in Florida, was arrested in February under the Canadian Extradition Act
Melania Trump statue disappears, after previous one was set on fire
A bronze statue of first lady Melania Trump was sawed off and carried away from her hometown in Slovenia.
2 climbers die on Mount Everest, unclear if bodies will be retrieved
Two people died while climbing Mount Everest as hundreds of climbers are attempting to scale the world's highest peak, expedition organizers said.
Monk arrested for allegedly embezzling $9 million from temple
A Buddhist monk allegedly embezzled more than $9 million from the prominent temple he ran which was funded by donations from devotees.
Trump says he'll meet with Putin on Ukraine war "as soon as we can"
As Russia and Ukraine hold their first direct talks in years, Trump says there won't be a real breakthrough to end the war until he sits down with Putin.
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After Springsteen calls him "treasonous," Trump criticizes rock star's skin
Bruce Springsteen, a long-standing and prominent supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, made his remarks at a concert in Manchester, England.
"Death Becomes Her" earns Tony nods
With 10 Tony nominations including for best original score, "Death Becomes Her" is earning praise for its music by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey.
Early Oscar buzz hits at Cannes Film Festival
Film critic Siddhant Adlakha joins "CBS Mornings Plus" from France to discuss the biggest premieres at the Cannes Film Festival, including "The Phoenician Scheme," "Eddington," and "Die, My Love," starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Cassie cross-examined in Diddy trial
Singer Cassie Ventura faced intense cross-examination in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex crimes trial, with defense attorneys asking her to read aloud past text messages. Jericka Duncan reports on the disturbing details.
Tune-Yards perform "How Big Is The Rainbow"
Tune-Yards, the Oakland-based project of musicians Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, is making a return visit to CBS Saturday Morning. The project started small, with homemade tracks on a hand-held voice recorder, before soaring to worldwide fame with their 2011 album "Whokill." The duo, now married, have been captivating fans and critics ever since. On May 16, they are set to release new album "Better Dreaming." From that new album, here is Tune-Yards with "How Big Is The Rainbow."
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Web exclusive: AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton
"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton shows Brook Silva-Braga how he uses current AI models, asks ChatGPT some questions and more in this special "CBS Saturday Morning" web extra.
How to clean up your digital footprint
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
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.
Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
Big Tech stocks rise with CEOs in Saudi Arabia
The Dow Jones dipped on Tuesday, but Big Tech stocks saw gains as CEOs joined President Trump on his trip to Saudi Arabia. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
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Update on Cassie Ventura cross-examination
Cassie Ventura began her second day of cross-examination in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial on Friday. The defense started by revisiting the 2016 incident at the InterContinental Hotel where the Combs was captured on security video attacking Ventura. CBS News' legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
11 inmates escape New Orleans jail, considered "armed and dangerous"
Eleven inmates were discovered missing during a routine headcount, the sheriff's office said. One has since been found.
American man on the run for 20 years arrested in Canada
Patrick Lutts Jr., facing charges in connection to a fatal drunk-driving crash that killed two teenagers in Florida, was arrested in February under the Canadian Extradition Act
Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie gets 25 years in prison
Hadi Matar, who was found guilty of attempted murder and assault in February, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie.
Bloody footprints are key clue in cold case
In 1993, police were called to a Minneapolis apartment where 35-year-old Jeanie Childs had been found stabbed to death. Investigators tell "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty a clue left at the crime scene became the key to solving the cold case.
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
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Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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Cannes Film Festival gets underway
The Cannes Film Festival is underway in France with some highly anticipated movie premieres. The festival also has a new dress code, which includes a nudity policy. Vanity Fair's Hollywood correspondent, David Canfield, joins CBS News 24/7 with more details.
Wisconsin mom on tornado hitting her home
A Wisconsin family described the terrifying moment a tornado hit their home when severe storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday. "I was really, really scared," she told CBS News national correspondent Lana Zak. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has an update on where the storms are headed.
GOP holdouts on budget bill
President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill" hit a roadblock on Friday after the House Budget Committee failed to advance the reconciliation package. Five Republicans voted against advancing the bill. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
GOP budget package fails to clear key House committee
The GOP bill that's key to advancing President Trump's agenda failed to clear the House Budget Committee on Friday. The committee went into recess as Republican leaders work to win over conservative holdouts. CBS News' Taurean Small has more on what comes next.