Patients face inequity in cancer treatment
Dr. Jon LaPook continues a special series on the 50th anniversary of "the war on cancer," looking at the racial divide in the fight against cancer.
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Children's National Hospital brings holiday joy to its patients
Children's National Hospital in Washington brought hope and joy to its patients this holiday season.
CBS Weekend News, September 19, 2020
Remembering the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg; New high-tech ship departs Plymouth harbor on 400th Mayflower anniversary
CBS Weekend News, December 13, 2020
COVID vaccine delivery begins in the U.S. as cases surge; 13-year-old battling rare cancer goes viral
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from December 9, 2013
The U.S. Treasury sold off the last of its General Motors shares at a loss to taxpayers of $10 billion; and, when Christo Brand became a guard at Robben Island, he was told he'd be guarding the worst of the worst. But he came to know Nelson Mandela as a kindly gentleman and the prison peacemaker.
CBS Evening News, November 6, 2020
Biden takes lead in Pennsylvania and Georgia, moves closer to win; Recount likely in Georgia as Biden takes slim lead over Trump
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Buttigieg and Sanders vying for lead in Iowa caucuses; Mayor Max the golden retriever brings California town together.
CBS Evening News, July 17, 2020
Florida counties impose curfews as coronavirus cases spike; New York man paints portraits of frontline workers as tribute.
CBS Evening News, September 3, 2020
Biden travels to Kenosha to meet with Jacob Blake’s family; Surge of mail-in voting could delay election night results
Virgil Abloh, famed fashion designer, dies of cancer at 41
Abloh, 41, battled cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
EPA vows action after Houston residents link cancer deaths to rail yard
Cases of childhood leukemia in Houston's fifth ward are five times higher than the state average, officials say.
COVID's impact on immunocompromised adults
Colin Powell died of complications from COVID-19 while he was fighting a rare blood cancer and Parkinson's disease. Jonathan Viglotti shares the story of a man who knows all about the struggles of trying to survive the pandemic with weakened immunity.
HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer rate by 87%
The rate of cervical cancer was 87% lower in women who were vaccinated against HPV between the ages of 12 and 13 compared to an unvaccinated group, according to a new study. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Cancer left Powell vulnerable to COVID-19
Colin Powell's blood cancer left him vulnerable to COVID-19. Dr. David Agus explains how a treatment could soon protect millions of others with compromised immunity from the worst effects of the coronavirus.
New blood test can spot more than 50 types of cancer, researchers say
"If cancers can be detected early, we can dramatically improve patient outcomes," said one of the doctors behind the test.
New blood test may detect dozens of cancers
No one wants to be told that they have cancer, but the sooner you know, the sooner you can get lifesaving treatment. The Mayo Clinic will roll out a new test that may detect more than 50 cancers by the end of the year. CBS Minnesota's Jennifer Mayerle reports. Read more here.
Exclusive: Sally Yates on her cancer diagnosis
Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates was diagnosed with breast cancer just before she was set to testify to Congress on the Russia investigation. She shared her story with Norah O'Donnell for the first time.
Rare gene mutation increases breast cancer risk
A lesser-known gene mutation can significantly increase the risk of breast cancer. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Halloween comes early for young cancer patient
Halloween arrived early in a Maryland neighborhood. A 6-year-old girl's neighbors helped her celebrate her favorite day before she started chemotherapy. Jan Crawford shares more.
Peter Scorali, "Bosom Buddies" and "Girls" actor, dies at 66
Scolari rose to fame in 1980 when he and Tom Hanks co-starred in the sitcom "Bosom Buddies."
"Sex and the City" actor Willie Garson dies at 57
Fans are mourning the death of actor Willie Garson, who played Stanford Blatch on "Sex and the City." He was 57.
5-year-old Miles Scott suited up as Batkid in San Francisco with the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and around 13,000 volunteers
5-year-old Miles Scott suited up as Batkid in San Francisco with the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and around 13,000 volunteers. Bill Whitaker reports.
Norm Macdonald, former "Saturday Night Live" star, dies at 61
Macdonald, 61, died from cancer, his manager confirmed to CBS News.
9/11 first responders' legacy
Many first responders and survivors of the September 11th attacks are still battling serious health issues linked to toxins at Ground Zero. Phil Alvarez, whose brother, former NYPD detective Luis Alvarez, died from complications of cancer linked to his work at the site, joined CBSN to discuss his legacy and the Victim Compensation Fund.
Senator Amy Klobuchar reveals breast cancer diagnosis
The former Democratic presidential candidate said her lumpectomy and radiation treatment "went well."
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Why some key races won't be decided on election night
5 people rescued in South Pacific after months at sea, 4 still missing
U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
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