Comic laughs at Cancer
The comedian's brush with death and family tragedy would make most give up on life. Luke Burbank introduces us to female comic who finds humor in just about anything -- sometimes even in life's least funny moments.
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High drug prices hit hard
An analysis by Reuters earlier this year found that list prices for the best-selling drugs in the U.S. has risen anywhere from 50 to 100 percent in five years. Many want to shake up the industry to stop price gouging. They say the way to do that is to create more drugs that aren't identical, but work much the same. Erin Moriarty of 48 Hours has a report on what's being done to make life-saving drugs more affordable.
One Kansas dad got a tattoo of his son's cancer surgery scar after the young boy got a brain tumor removed
One Kansas dad got a tattoo of his son's cancer surgery scar after the young boy got a brain tumor removed. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has more details on a father's love for his son.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the June 17, 2016 edition
At least 4,000 acres have already gone up in flames due to the so-called "sherpa fire"; it seems like after every mass shooting, Americans mourn, but then go back to business as usual
A "60 Minutes" investigation revealed that Lumber Liquidators sold flooring containing a chemical that causes cancer
A "60 Minutes" investigation revealed that Lumber Liquidators sold flooring containing a chemical that causes cancer. Now the company has agreed to a government demand. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the June 11, 2016 edition
Christina Grimmie's brother Marcus may have saved lives when he immediately tackled the gunman who shot the singer before fatally shooting himself, the police said; Melanoma among children is on the rise
Doctors report seeing more cases of melanoma that are not sun-related
Melanoma among children is on the rise. While sun exposure is still considered the number-one cause of skin cancer, there's growing evidence to say other factors may play a role. If it's caught early, the survival rates for melanoma are very high. Adam May has more.
Members of the military are being used to help pull off insurance fraud, where U.S. taxpayers are the victim. Jim Axelrod has more on an insurance scam CBS News is exposing.
Members of the military are being used to help pull off insurance fraud, where U.S. taxpayers are the victim. Jim Axelrod has more on an insurance scam CBS News is exposing.
What would you do if a dear friend who was dying of breast cancer asked you to take care of her children, ranging from ages two to 15?
What would you do if a dear friend who was dying of breast cancer asked you to take care of her children, ranging from ages two to 15? For Stephanie Culley, her husband and three kids, the answer was simple -- open their home and their hearts. Dana Jacobson reports.
Mark Cuban doubts Donald Trump is a billionaire; millions more cars added to airbag recall; Feds want to curb payday lender abuses. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Mark Cuban doubts Donald Trump is a billionaire; millions more cars added to airbag recall; Feds want to curb payday lender abuses. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Dr. Roshini Raj discusses the steps taken to create a universal cancer vaccine.
Dr. Roshini Raj discusses the steps taken to create a universal cancer vaccine.
A new study on cellphone radiation is raising cancer fears
A new study on cellphone radiation is raising cancer fears. Researchers say lab animals exposed to the same type of radiation found in cellphones had increased rates of brain and heart tumors. CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus, who leads the Westside Cancer Center at the University of Southern California, joins "CBS This Morning" to explain the study's findings and why he is skeptical.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 29, 2016 edition
At least four people have died and several others are missing after torrential rains flooded parts of Texas; Hunter the bald eagle is the world's first bird trained to take down drones that cause trouble in the sky.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 27, 2016 edition
At least one person is dead and several more are missing due to major floods in Texas; everyone in John Colone's unit thought he was dead after he was shot four times in 1968 during the Vietnam War
For years, many have wondered if the radiation from a cellphone can lead to increased cancer risks
For years, many have wondered if the radiation from a cellphone can lead to increased cancer risks. A new study has reignited those worries, but some in the medical community are approaching the results with caution. Anna Werner has more.
A Massachusetts man says the shark bite that led him to the doctor may have saved his life
A Massachusetts man says the shark bite that led him to the doctor may have saved his life. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening news from May 18th, 2016 edition
Bernie Sanders was defiant Wednesday, saying his campaign did not encourage the chaos at Nevada's Democratic convention over the weekend; The creative mind behind one of the most popular television ad campaigns passed away last week.
According to a new study, patients with advanced colon cancer found on the left side survived longer than those with tumors on the right side of the colon
According to a new study, patients with advanced colon cancer found on the left side survived longer than those with tumors on the right side of the colon. The co-author of the study says there is now evidence to prove doctors should think differently about patients depending on where their cancer grew. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Doctors now have a greater ability to understand the DNA profile of tumors, which may reveal treatment options not previously considered
Doctors now have a greater ability to understand the DNA profile of tumors, which may reveal treatment options not previously considered.
Genes are at the core of our identity, and they have been at the center of stunning advances in medical diagnosis, gene therapy and alteration
Genes are at the core of our identity, and they have been at the center of stunning advances in medical diagnosis, gene therapy and alteration. But in his new book, "The Gene: An Intimate History," Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee highlights how little we actually know about genes. Mukherjee joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how gene research offers both promises and perils.
The FDA granted a new brain cancer treatment that uses the polio virus with "breakthrough status"
The FDA granted a new brain cancer treatment that uses the polio virus with "breakthrough status." This means clinical trials can move more quickly than usual. Scott Pelley and "60 Minutes" have been following the trials at Duke University for two years, tracking several of the study's participants. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss what's next for the cancer breakthrough.
VP Biden toured Duke labs to learn about the polio trial for the Cancer Moonshot Initiative. There he met Patient No. 1, Stephanie Lipscomb
VP Biden toured Duke labs to learn about the polio trial for the Cancer Moonshot Initiative. There he met Patient No. 1, Stephanie Lipscomb
Neuro-oncologist Dr. Annick Desjardins has devoted her career to caring for patients with the most deadly form of brain cancer
Neuro-oncologist Dr. Annick Desjardins has devoted her career to caring for patients with the most deadly form of brain cancer
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 12, 2016 edition
The FDA has declared a breakthrough for treatment against a vicious form brain cancer; In an attempt to fortify its cyber security, the Pentagon made an unprecedented and unexpected move
The FDA has declared a breakthrough for treatment against a vicious form of brain cancer
The FDA has declared a breakthrough for treatment against a vicious form of brain cancer. The experimental procedure, featured on "60 Minutes" last year, uses the polio virus to combat cancer. Scott Pelley has more.
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Pentagon says about 140 U.S. service members wounded since Iran war began
President Trump says the Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
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Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
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DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
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Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch searched after revelations in FBI files
Investigators are searching a New Mexico ranch where Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, amid allegations that it may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Voting ends in special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Voters in northwest Georgia headed to the polls all day to have their say in who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.
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Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Treasure hunter released from prison, but 500 gold coins remain missing
Tommy Thompson found the S.S. Central America and its thousands of pounds of sunken treasure that sat at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean for more than 150 years.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
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Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
JetBlue ground stop lifted soon after it began
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
Voting ends in Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Voters in northwest Georgia headed to the polls all day to have their say in who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.
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TSA absences at airports double during shutdown, 300 officers quit
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
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DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
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White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
How the Iran war reached Europe, via the small, divided island of Cyprus
When it comes to European Union territory, you can't go much further east than Cyprus. So far east, in fact, that it's within reach of Iran's weapons.
Team USA's Oksana Masters wins 11th Paralympic gold medal
The most decorated American Winter Paralympian had her left leg amputated at age 9 and her right leg amputated at age 14.
Map and chart track the latest U.S. and Iranian war targets
According to U.S. Central Command, over 5,000 targets were struck and 50 Iranian vessels were damaged or destroyed in the first 10 days of the war with Iran.
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Dorrance on preserving tap dancing history
American tap dancer Michelle Dorrance talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving the 88-year-old's artistry for future generations in a project at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Brenda Bufalino on evolution of tap dancing
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
Michelle Pfeiffer on "The Madison" series
Michelle Pfeiffer talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring alongside Kurt Russell in "The Madison." She describes how she decided to take on the character and explains after decades in the entertainment industry why she still gets nervous in new roles.
Details on Live Nation's settlement with DOJ
Less than a week into a trial over Live Nation's alleged monopoly of the event ticket business, the parent company of Ticketmaster has reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department. Kenneth Dintzer, antitrust attorney with the law firm Crowell & Moring, joins CBS News to break down the deal.
Latest on shots fired at Rihanna's home
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots Sunday at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
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Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
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.
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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New details about ISIS-inspired attack
New video has emerged of fuses being bought at a Pennsylvania fireworks store by one of the suspects accused of throwing explosive devices outside the New York City mayoral residence. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
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Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
No harmful substances in NYC suspicious package
New York City police have given the all clear after concluding a suspicious package found near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was harmless.
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Shots were fired outside of the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspicious package near NYC mayor's residence
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth today
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Hegseth insists Iran war will not be open ended
With the war well into its second week and a majority of Americans opposed, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted the conflict in Iran will not be open ended. Meanwhile, President Trump has said the war will not end without "unconditional surrender." Nancy Cordes has more.
Risk insurance offered to tankers near Iran
President Trump is offering political risk insurance to any tankers operating near Iran as the Iran war continues. Jatin Dua, director of the Oceans Lab at the University of Michigan, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A look at the deadly toll inside Iran
Warning: Some viewers may find images in this report disturbing. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that Tuesday would be the most intense day of strikes against Iran. CBS News' Holly Williams reports on the impact of the war so far and Sam Vinograd has more on the Strait of Hormuz.
New details about ISIS-inspired attack
New video has emerged of fuses being bought at a Pennsylvania fireworks store by one of the suspects accused of throwing explosive devices outside the New York City mayoral residence. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
Trump pushes Congress on college sports
President Trump is preparing an executive order that he says will try to revert the economics of college sports back to what they were like before players could profit from their name, image, and likeness. Ross Dellenger, college football reporter for Yahoo Sports, joins to unpack what the president is trying to do.