Natasha Leggero on new book and motherhood
Comedian Natasha Leggero is opening up about motherhood in her new book, "The World Deserves My Children." Leggero tackles topics like breastfeeding, discipline and the biggest lesson she's learned.
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Rhode Island hospital launches human pasteurized milk donor program
It is the first in the state to launch a human pasteurized milk donor program in an effort to combat the nationwide baby formula shortage.
Doctor discusses "tongue-tie" in infants
The baby formula shortage has many moms feeling pressure to breastfeed their infants. And some doctors are now seeing an increase in "tongue-tie" diagnoses, a condition in newborns that can make it difficult to nurse. Dr. Susannah Hills, pediatric ENT and airway surgeon, joined CBS News to discuss the condition and the procedure to fix it.
Marathon mom pushes Olympics to allow nursing babies
COVID protocols at the Tokyo Olympics meant athletes who were breastfeeding their babies couldn't bring them along. However, Olympic marathon runner and new mom Aliphine Tuliamuk pushed for change. Janet Shamlian has her story.
WorldView: Deadly tornado in Czech Republic
A deadly tornado tore through several villages in the Czech Republic. New details are emerging on U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Montreal police clash with hockey fans. And an Olympian says she's forced to choose between games or breastfeeding. CBS News reporter Haley Ott joins CBSN AM from London with a roundup of world headlines.
U.S. releases new dietary guidelines
New federal dietary guidelines released Tuesday ignore advice from the government's own scientific advisors who say the recommended limits for sugar and alcohol intake should be lower. Northwell Health Nutritionist and Program Director Sharon Zarabi joins CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca with more on the updated guidelines and the new recommendations for mothers and babies.
Moms defend nursing at Georgia Chick-fil-A
Nick Proto of WRDW-TV in Augusta, Georgia, reports that women have come to the rescue of a mom who was asked to cover up while breastfeeding at local Chick-fil-A restaurant. The mom's post had been shared nearly 1,500 times on Facebook.
Mom was ticketed and nearly towed while breastfeeding newborn
She was slapped with a $115 ticket for standing in a commercial zone
Mom fined after pulling over to breastfeed
A New York mother is fighting a parking ticket she was given after she pulled over to breastfeed her baby. The woman said she was fined $115 for stopping in a commercial area. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Flight attendant breastfeeds passenger's hungry baby
"Thank you, Lord for the gift of mother's milk," the flight attendant said, after she went into mom mode to help a hungry infant
Study on marijuana and breastfeeding
New research raises concerns that the chemicals that cause marijuana's "high" could be passed along to infants if breastfeeding mothers use pot.
Study raises concerns about pot smoking by breastfeeding mothers
Findings indicate possibility it could hinder brain development but scientists agree much more research needed and point to conflicting findings
Police officer breastfeeds hungry baby
A police officer in Argentina performed a "gesture of love" after she heard a crying baby that needed to be fed. Officer Celeste Ayala breastfed the malnourished infant, a moment that was captured in a photo and went viral on social media
Most new moms breastfeed, but many stop too soon, CDC says
A new government report calls for more support for new moms to help them reach their breastfeeding goals
Woman covers up while breastfeeding, literally
A woman who says a man told her to "cover up" while breastfeeding a restaurant did -- she put a blanket over her head and continued to feed her baby out in the open
Study on alcohol & breastfeeding
A new study looks at whether drinking alcohol or smoking while breastfeeding can affect a child’s cognitive development. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
Is it safe for breastfeeding moms to drink alcohol?
New research examines whether exposure to alcohol in breast milk might affect infants' thinking and reasoning skills as they develop into early childhood
Dozens of moms breastfeed at pool after cops called on 2 women
After police approached two women who refused to cover up while nursing, several mothers flocked to a Minnesota town in solidarity
Moms breastfeed outside pool in protest
Two Minnesota women who were confronted at a public pool for breastfeeding say they plan to file a discrimination lawsuit. Police were called on the women last week, when they refused to cover up, or move to a different location. Over the weekend, a group of mothers staged a unique protest outside the pool. Jericka Duncan reports.
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model breastfeeds on the runway
Model Mara Martin is a working mom, and she brought her baby to her "office" during Miami Swim Week
Why breastfeeding is the "gold standard" for babies
Health experts stress the benefits of breast milk after a puzzling dispute raised questions
What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
The Trump Administration drew global criticism after blocking a U.N. effort to promote breastfeeding. In a statement to CBS News, the Department of Health and Human Services said, "Women should have the choice and access to alternatives for the health of their babies." Dr. Tara Narula joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the health benefits of breastfeeding.
U.S. reportedly threatened Ecuador for supporting resolution encouraging breastfeeding
The threats reportedly occurred in May at the U.N.-affiliated World Health Assembly in Geneva
Family kicked off flight
A Houston pianist and cancer researcher is speaking out after she was kicked off a Spirit Airlines flight along with her two-year-old son and elderly parents. In a statement, Spirit Airlines said its "records indicate a passenger was removed from Flight 712 after refusing to comply with crew instructions several times during taxi to runway and safety briefing."
Can breast milk feed a love of veggies?
Eating vegetables while you're breast-feeding can is an early stealth strategy in the war against picky eating, researchers say
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Memphis' SCORPION unit lacked training, former police say
A former Memphis officer said the unit's training consisted of PowerPoint presentations, one day of suspect apprehension training and one day at the firing range.
Memphis Fire Department fires 3 employees involved in Tyre Nichols response
The three employees violated "numerous" policies and protocols, the department said.
DOJ says it can't comply with Congress request in Biden probe
Rep. Jim Jordan sent a letter earlier this month to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking for documents and underlying evidence in the appointment of the special counsel.
Biden says U.S. won't be providing F-16s to Ukraine
U.S. officials hadn't before closed off that possibility.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Winter weather cancels flights in Texas as storm heads east
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are canceling dozens of flights in north Texas, which is under a winter storm warning until midweek.
10 wounded in drive-by shooting in Lakeland, Florida, police say
Two people were in critical condition following a drive-by shooting, police said.
Biden's new student-loan plan could cost $361 billion: Study
Backup plan for tackling student debt could spur more people than expected to join the program, an analysis says.
Woman accused of trying to kill friend with poison cheesecake goes on trial
New York prosecutors say Viktoria Nasyrova fed her lookalike friend cheesecake laced with a Russian drug so she could steal her identity.
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Woman accused of trying to kill friend with poison cheesecake goes on trial
New York prosecutors say Viktoria Nasyrova fed her lookalike friend cheesecake laced with a Russian drug so she could steal her identity.
Alex Murdaugh interview with law enforcement played at murder trial
A law enforcement officer testified that Murdaugh implied he murdered his son in an interview three days after the murder, but the audio is ambiguous.
2 monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo believed to have been taken, police say
"It was clear the habitat had been intentionally compromised," police said in a statement.
Man who drove Tesla off cliff with family inside charged with attempted murder
Two of the three counts have enhancements for domestic violence, court documents show.
10 injured in shooting in Lakeland, Florida, police say
Two people were in critical condition following a drive-by shooting, police said.
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State Farm says it stopped insuring some Kia, Hyundai vehicles
The decision comes after an analysis found some 2015-19 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack protections to prevent theft.
"Father of Peeps" candy inventor Bob Born dies at 98
Ira "Bob" Born developed a machine to make the marshmallow chicks in just six minutes, down from 27 hours previously.
Here's how much renting will cost you versus buying a home
In 45 of the 50 largest cities, buyers pay far more for the privilege to own a home than they do to rent.
LIV Golf plans to hold 3 events at Trump-owned properties
Donald Trump has defended his business ties to Saudi Arabia-backed golf tournament despite monarchy's human rights record.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
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Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Biden says U.S. won't be providing F-16s to Ukraine
U.S. officials hadn't before closed off that possibility.
LIV Golf plans to hold 3 events at Trump-owned properties
Donald Trump has defended his business ties to Saudi Arabia-backed golf tournament despite monarchy's human rights record.
Biden's new student-loan plan could cost $361 billion: Study
Backup plan for tackling student debt could spur more people than expected to join the program, an analysis says.
DOJ says it can't comply with Congress request in Biden probe
Rep. Jim Jordan sent a letter earlier this month to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking for documents and underlying evidence in the appointment of the special counsel.
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Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
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Inexpensive drones helping Ukrainian troops keep control of Bakhmut
In underground hi-tech command centers, soldiers — some of whom are former gamers and IT workers — use inexpensive drones to stream live video from the frontline.
Biden says U.S. won't be providing F-16s to Ukraine
U.S. officials hadn't before closed off that possibility.
"Main suspect" allegedly confesses after 10 mysterious beheadings in Mali
10 people — including a former soldier, a housewife and a 2-year-old — have been decapitated since 2018, sparking fears of ritual killings.
Boy hides from friends in shipping container, ends up 1,600 miles away
The Bangladeshi teenager apparently spent six days in the container as it sailed from his hometown all the way to Malaysia.
Man arrested after woman, 6 children found living in wine cellar
Police also found several weapons, including a gun, crossbows and compressed air weapons.
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Cindy Williams, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, is dead at 75
Williams played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom.
Original Wednesday Addams actress dies at 64
Lisa Loring, the first actress to play Wednesday in "The Addams Family" TV series died at age 64. Loring also had a recurring part in the CBS soap opera "As the World Turns." Her family said she died of complications from a stroke.
LIV Golf plans to hold 3 events at Trump-owned properties
Donald Trump has defended his business ties to Saudi Arabia-backed golf tournament despite monarchy's human rights record.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
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State Farm says it stopped insuring some Kia, Hyundai vehicles
The decision comes after an analysis found some 2015-19 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack protections to prevent theft.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
These jobs are most likely to be replaced by ChatGPT and AI
New bots and other AI tools are likely to supplant people in performing certain workplace tasks, experts say.
TikTok CEO to testify before Congress in March
This will be CEO Shou Zi Chew's first appearance before Congress.
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Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
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Woman accused of trying to kill friend with poison cheesecake goes on trial
New York prosecutors say Viktoria Nasyrova fed her lookalike friend cheesecake laced with a Russian drug so she could steal her identity.
Alex Murdaugh interview with law enforcement played at murder trial
A law enforcement officer testified that Murdaugh implied he murdered his son in an interview three days after the murder, but the audio is ambiguous.
2 monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo believed to have been taken, police say
"It was clear the habitat had been intentionally compromised," police said in a statement.
Man who drove Tesla off cliff with family inside charged with attempted murder
Two of the three counts have enhancements for domestic violence, court documents show.
10 injured in shooting in Lakeland, Florida, police say
Two people were in critical condition following a drive-by shooting, police said.
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Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Impact of race in the case of Nichols' death
Another Memphis police officer was suspended over the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. CBS News racial justice contributor and director and founder of Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research Ibram X. Kendi joins CBS News to discuss the issue of race in the case, and his new book, "How To Be A (Young) Antiracist."
Cindy Williams of "Laverne & Shirley" dies
Cindy Williams, best known for her role in the "Laverne and Shirley" TV sitcom, has died at age 75.
Blinken calls for calm in Mideast
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel and the Palestinians to de-escalate tensions after an increase of violence in the region. Elise Labott, a professor at the American University School of International Service, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Eye on America: Cheech Marin's art and more
We go inside a California museum housing comedy legend Cheech Marin's impressive collection of Chicano art. And in Philadelphia, we catch up with the creator of the Steadicam to see how his latest invention is helping people with disabilities. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Two more Memphis officers relieved of duty
Officials said Monday that two more Memphis officers were relieved of duty and three fire department employees were fired following the police beating of Tyre Nichols. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston joined John Dickerson from Memphis with the latest on the investigation.