Olympic security
The Brazilian government is working with American authorities to increase security ahead of the Olympic games. Over 47,000 policer officers and 38,000 soldiers are now on duty in Rio. Ben Tracy reports.
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Protection from Zika
CBS News' chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has been warning for months about the inevitable occurence of local Zika transmissions. It seems that time has arrived in Florida. He weighs in on how Americans can protect themselves.
Zika in Florida
Mosquitoes have apparently picked up the Zika virus and are now spreading it in south Florida. There are four cases so far, the first in the U.S. transmitted locally. The state has now embarked on an extensive spraying program to wipe out as many mosquitoes as possible. David Begnaud reports.
Zika fears in Florida
Florida is now believed to be the first state in the U.S. to have cases of Zika virus locally transmitted by mosquitoes. Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, joins CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers with the latest.
Florida Zika fears
The Food and Drug Administration has asked blood banks in Florida's Dade and Broward counties to stop collecting blood immediately. Officials are trying to stem the possibility of an outbreak of the Zika virus. David Begnaud reports.
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Turkish officials say the terrorist attack at the airport in Istanbul looks like the work of ISIS; it was supposed to be just a stop on a family vacation, but Star Swain's visit to the Lincoln Memorial stirred her patriotism and she burst into song
Rio Anti-Doping Lab Shut Down
Just weeks before the Olympics, the host city has another entry on its laundry list of problems. Rio's anti-doping lab has been shut down, and blood and urine samples may have to be flown to the U.S. and Europe for testing during the games. Ben Tracy got a look inside the facility not long ago.
Rio's $66 million doping lab shut down weeks before Olympics
Just over five weeks before the summer Olympics get underway, Rio still faces a number of problems. Police say they're underpaid and the acting governor admits the games could be a "big failure" because of budget shortfalls. Now, the doping control lab -- set up to make sure athletes don't cheat -- is closed. Ben Tracy reports.
Countries worldwide struggling to contain coronavirus
The U.K. is easing its strict lockdown as COVID deaths are declining, but other countries like India continue to combat the coronavirus and a shortage of oxygen. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Face The Nation: Macron, Thomas-Greenfield
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the new travel restrictions in France, President Biden's refugee policy and the growing coronavirus crisis in Brazil.
A jaguar involved in an Olympic torch ceremony in Brazil was shot dead Monday, sparking outrage among animal rights groups
A jaguar involved in an Olympic torch ceremony in Brazil was shot dead Monday, sparking outrage among animal rights groups. CBSN's Demarco Morgan has details.
Brazil's COVID crisis reaches "catastrophe"
CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Sao Paulo on the growing coronavirus crisis in Brazil.
After getting caught in a doping scandal, Russia's track and field team has been banned from the Summer Olympics in Brazil
After getting caught in a doping scandal, Russia's track and field team has been banned from the Summer Olympics in Brazil.
Former Olympian Joe Jacobi is calling for the return of his stolen gold medal
Former Olympian Joe Jacobi is calling for the return of his stolen gold medal. Surveillance video captured a suspect breaking into the canoeist's car Monday in Atlanta and making off with a backpack. Jacobi's medal, which he's carried with him every day since he won gold in 1992 at the Barcelona games, was inside. He's offering a $500 dollar reward, no questions asked.
A growing number of athletes are expressing concern about this summer's Olympic games in Rio as the Zika virus continues to spread
A growing number of athletes are expressing concern about this summer's Olympic games in Rio as the Zika virus continues to spread. Former Olympic swimmer Dara Torres, co-host of the CBS Sports Network's all-female sports show "We Need To Talk," joins CBSN's Josh Elliott with more.
U.S. racing to vaccinate as COVID cases rise
Health officials are worried about yet another coronavirus wave as nearly a quarter million infections have been reported in the U.S. just this past week. Tom Hanson has more.
Brazil struggles to contain COVID infections
Brazil's already burdened healthcare system is seeing no relief as coronavirus variants fuel further spread. Hospitals are overrun, with some no longer to accept any patients other than COVID cases. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are just 10 weeks away, but a large group of medical professionals are pushing for the games to not go on as scheduled.
The Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are just 10 weeks away, but a large group of medical professionals are pushing for the games to not go on as scheduled. More than 150 health experts are standing behind an open letter to the World Health Organization stating concerns over the global spread of the Zika virus. Marlie Hall reports.
Officials in Brazil face new corruption allegations over possible wrongdoing in the building of venues and issuing of contracts
Officials in Brazil face new corruption allegations over possible wrongdoing in the building of venues and issuing of contracts for the Rio Summer Olympics. Amid all the controversy, Team USA athletes are in the home stretch of training for the games. Ben Tracy spoke to hopefuls at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
The CDC is saying that 'thousands' of people may have contracted the Zika virus before returning to the U.S. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins CBSN with the latest on managing the risk here in the U.S.
The CDC is saying that 'thousands' of people may have contracted the Zika virus before returning to the U.S. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins CBSN with the latest on managing the risk here in the U.S.
The full episode of the CBS Evening news from May 21, 2016 edition
The flight data recorders from Egypt Air Flight 804 have been located and an effort is underway to recover them, sources tell CBS News; Army Capt. Stu Herrington kept reassuring South Vietnamese seeking to flee Saigon that as long as he was there, there would be nothing to worry about.
The CDC says 279 pregnant women in the United States and its territories have tested positive for Zika virus, prompting new calls for emergency federal funding to combat the disease.
The CDC says 279 pregnant women in the United States and its territories have tested positive for Zika virus, prompting new calls for emergency federal funding to combat the disease. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
The full episode of the CBS Evening news from May 20, 2016 edition
The White House was briefly locked down after a shooting occurred nearby; For the last 15 years, Fred Vautour has worked the grounds of Boston College as a janitor.
The number of pregnant women with Zika in America has swelled past 150. The increase has a lot to do with how the CDC is now counting the number of infected.
The number of pregnant women with Zika in America has swelled past 150. The increase has a lot to do with how the CDC is now counting the number of infected. Dr. Jon LaPook explains why health officials are adding women without symptoms to their final count.
The CDC is now saying that the number of pregnant women with the Zika virus in the U.S. and its territories has risen to 279. President Obama urged Congress to approve emergency funding for vaccine development and other measures to combat the virus.
The CDC is now saying that the number of pregnant women with the Zika virus in the U.S. and its territories has risen to 279. President Obama urged Congress to approve emergency funding for vaccine development and other measures to combat the virus. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center joins CBSN with the latest.
DHS funding bill passes House, but shutdown drags on as Senate approves its own plan
The House passed a measure to fund DHS for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate is on recess.
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Iran war rages, Strait of Hormuz still blocked as Trump pushes for a deal
The Trump administration is awaiting Iran's formal response to its 15-point peace proposal, as Tehran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
Tiger Woods charged with DUI after crash in Florida, authorities say
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
10 Americans injured in Iranian attack on Saudi air base
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Why seizing Iran's nuclear stockpile would be "one of the riskiest" missions
Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
Colombian mayor says body found in search for missing U.S. flight attendant
Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, 32, a U.S. citizen and North Texas resident, went missing Saturday evening after a night out with a fellow flight attendant.
U.S. Tomahawks are being used in Iran war faster than stockpile is being refilled
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself at airport
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
Bank of America reaches $72.5 million settlement in Epstein lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Bank of America reaches $72.5 million settlement in Epstein lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida to prepare for launch to the moon
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Tiger Woods charged with DUI after crash in Florida, authorities say
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Why seizing Iran's nuclear stockpile would be "one of the riskiest" missions
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Bank of America reaches $72.5 million settlement in Epstein lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment
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How soon will TSA lines return to normal after the shutdown ends?
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
Should you rely on AI to do your taxes? Experts warn of risks.
About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.
CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
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Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
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Iran's response to U.S. peace proposal expected Friday, sources say
The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point peace proposal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
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CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
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U.S. Tomahawks are being used in Iran war faster than stockpile is being refilled
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
10 Americans injured in Iranian attack on Saudi air base
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
U.S. appears to drop anti-tank mines in Iranian village, analysts say
Iranian state media reported that "explosive packages" slightly larger than tuna cans had been dropped by aircraft over the area. U.S. Central Command declined to comment.
Why seizing Iran's nuclear stockpile would be "one of the riskiest" missions
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Colombian mayor says body found in search for missing U.S. flight attendant
Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, 32, a U.S. citizen and North Texas resident, went missing Saturday evening after a night out with a fellow flight attendant.
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Billy Idol on his career highs and lows
Rockstar Billy Idol spoke to Anthony Mason about how he broke into music, why he says he's lucky to be alive and what it's like to be a grandparent.
How "Love Story" has captivated audiences
The finale of the FX series "Love Story" aired Thursday and has captivated audiences as it follows the romance between John F. Kennedy. Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. The limited series focuses on well-documented moments in the couple's lives, but fills in the rest with fiction. It has also received some backlash. Adriana Diaz reports.
Savannah Guthrie on mom's disappearance
Savannah Guthrie is speaking out about her mom's disappearance as she prepares to return to the "Today" show. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Netflix raises its subscription prices for the second time in 2 years
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie is returning to "Today" show on April 6, NBC says
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
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Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
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.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
What jobs are most at risk from AI
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
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Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
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Tiger Woods charged with DUI after crash
Tiger Woods was charged with driving under the influence after a car crash in Jupiter, Florida, on Friday, authorities announced during a news conference. CBS News' Anna Schecter joins with more.
Loyola student murder suspect attends hearing
The man suspected in the murder of Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman had his detention hearing on Friday. CBS News reporter Ash-har Quraishi has the details.
Judge hears arguments in Fulton County case
A federal judge is hearing arguments on the Fulton County case involving alleged voting irregularities during the 2020 election. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Judge denies Maduro's move to dismiss charges
A federal judge ruled against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's request to have charges against him dismissed. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself at PHL
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot and injured himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
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Crew arrives ahead of Artemis II launch
Four NASA astronauts are gearing up for a historic mission to return humans to deep space for the first time in over 50 years. The crew touched down at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday for final preparations ahead of next week's planned Artemis II launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Final preparations underway for Artemis II launch
It's the dawn of a new lunar era for NASA, with the four-person Artemis II crew arriving Friday afternoon at Florida's Kennedy Space Center after spending two weeks quarantining in Houston. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport joins "The Takeout" to preview the mission.
Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida to prepare for launch to the moon
The Artemis II countdown will begin March 30, setting up a launch attempt on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. Eastern Time.
Artemis II crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center
The countdown is on for NASA's return to the moon. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the upcoming Artemis II launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
In a first, scientists observe a comet reversing its spin
The comet originated in the outer solar system and visits the inner solar system every 5.4 years.
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Team that appealed own victory gets award
A girls' basketball team appealed their victory after the coach discovered they didn't actually win. Now, they're being lauded for their character. Steve Hartman has the update.
What to watch as March Madness heads into Elite 8
By the end of the night, the NCAA men's March Madness tournament will be down to just eight teams left. Nate Burleson has a preview.
Trump says "substantial talks" with Iran underway
According to a statement from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and they vowed a severe response to any ship trying to get through. That seemed to contradict President Trump's claim that Iran had allowed 10 ships through the Strait as a gift. Holly Williams has details.
TSA officer says he can't afford gas for commute
Long lines at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport over the last week have been driven by TSA officer sick calls. Pascual Contreras, a TSA officer and union official, was one of them. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Shutdown fight grows as Johnson slams Senate deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson said the lower chamber would vote "as soon as possible" on its own plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate-approved legislation to fund most of the department, including the TSA, faced major hurdles in the House. Nikole Killion has the latest.