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Brittany Maynard has become a symbol for those who believe the terminally ill should control how they die. She suffered from brain cancer and took her own life at the age of 29. Dr. Jon LaPook spoke with Maynard’s husband and the doctor who prescribed her the lethal dose of barbiturates for "60 Minutes."
A government advisory board is sounding an alarm about ovarian cancer. Every year more than 22,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed. Because it’s often caught too late, more than 14,000 die. Also, each year there are over 350,000 out-of-hospital cases of sudden cardiac arrest, but recent research suggests there may be warning signs before the often-deadly condition strikes. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss what symptoms to watch for.
A government advisory board sounded an alarm Wednesday about ovarian cancer. Every year, more than 22,000 women in the United States are diagnosed. And because it's often caught too late, more than 14,000 die. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Research shows that cancer medications are overpriced in part because many are wasted; the FBI says they missed a window to unlock the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooters; and most Americans are afraid to let self-driving cars take the wheel. Those headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner at the New York Stock Exchange.
Lumber Liquidators' stocks took a nose dive after the CDC announced people exposed to certain types of the company's laminate flooring were three times more likely to develop cancer than previously thought. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the details.
Scientists claim that a new t-cell treatment that reprograms immune cells to attack tumors might be a breakthrough in the fight against cancer. Perlmutter Cancer Center's Dr. Michael Grossbard joins CBSN to discuss the breakthrough.
A company is claiming it has developed a blood test that detects cancer growing in the body. But some researchers are saying that's not the case. Jim Axelrod investigates.
A CBS News investigation looks into a revolutionary way to detect cancer with a blood test -- even before a patient notices any symptoms. Several companies are racing to develop this, but some may be promising more than they can deliver. Jim Axelrod and producer Emily Rand investigate.
Charles Osgood takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead, including National Freedom Day (the 151st anniversary of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery), the annual Empire State Building Run-Up in New York City, and World Cancer Day.
A licensed nurse in Georgia is facing theft charges after receiving $25,000 in donations from family and friends for cancer police say she never had. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more on the scandal.
New research shows colon cancer rates are on the rise among men and women younger than 50 years old. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more on the alarming numbers.
Vice President Joe Biden continued his quest for a "moonshot" against cancer at a World Economic Forum panel in Davos Tuesday. President Obama put Biden in charge of what he called "mission control" at last week's State of the Union. Biden enlisted the world's top cancer experts including our Dr. David Agus, who leads the USC Norris Westside Cancer Center. Agus joins “CBS This Morning” from Davos to discuss the panel with Biden.
Dr. David Agus reflects on Vice President Joe Biden's non-partisan "moonshot" to fight cancer. Biden announced Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that his commitment to cancer research and treatment will not be limited to his time left in office
The worlds of film and theater are mourning the loss of British actor Alan Rickman, best recognized as Professor Snape in the "Harry Potter" films, who died this past week after a bout with cancer. Critic David Edelstein pays tribute to his sublime talent.
Famed British actor Alan Rickman passed away from cancer on Thursday. He was known to many as Professor Severus Snape in the "Harry Potter" films, and Hans Gruber in "Die Hard." Rickman was 69 years old. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Elaine Quijano have more details.
Iconic rock star David Bowie lost his battle with cancer at age 69. Rolling Stone contributing editor Joe Levy joins CBSN to discuss Bowie's decades-long career.
As heart disease fatalities decline, cancer has become the leading cause of death in 22 states. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more on the new research.
In his new book, “The Lucky Years,” published by Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS, Dr. David Agus writes, “One day cancer will be a manageable condition, much in the way people can live with arthritis or type 1 diabetes.” Dr. Agus, who leads the USC Norris Westside Cancer Center; Dr. Judy Garber, director of the Center for Cancer Genetics and Prevention at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; and former National Cancer Institute deputy director Anna Barker join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest findings.
Breakthroughs in medicine are reaching a tipping point. That’s what Dr. David Agus says in his new book, “The Lucky Years,” published by Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS. He argues cutting-edge science and technology will enable us to edit DNA to fight disease, reverse aging, prolong fertility and turn cancer into a manageable condition. Dr. Agus, who leads the USC Norris Westside Cancer Center, joins “CBS This Morning" to discuss how to fine-tune your healthcare and live better.
According to health officials, approximately 14,000 women will die this year in the United States from ovarian cancer. The disease, which often goes undetected, advances at a rapid pace. Dr. Jon LaPook reports that a new study found a simple test can save many lives.
Sean Dever was diagnosed with bone cancer at 11 years old. He chose a unique alternative to traditional amputation -- and now he's fulfilling his dream of playing college lacrosse.
CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. David Agus sits down with CBSN to discuss the new drug Keytruda, that Jimmy Carter was treated with for his cancer.
A day after President Obama urged the nation not to discriminate against American Muslims, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called for a shutdown of Muslims entering the United States; President Obama paid homage to a few of the country's treasured talents Sunday night, including George Lucas and Carole King
Former President Jimmy Carter announced Sunday he is cancer-free, to the delight of many around the country -- including his Sunday school class in Plains, Georgia. Michelle Miller reports that despite his diagnosis, he never missed a class this fall.
Former President Jimmy Carter announced during Sunday school he is now cancer free. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left "several tens of people" dead and dozens more injured.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
Plan ahead as banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Plan ahead as banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
The average cost of a conventional 30-year U.S. mortgage continues to edge down, while rates on other home loans fell to less than 5.5%.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
Chief Justice John Roberts says the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation's judicial system.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left "several tens of people" dead and dozens more injured.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos on Monday.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
The latest wave of sanctions targets oil traders and vessels that are helping prop up President Nicolás Maduro's regime, the Treasury Department said.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"CBS Mornings" looks back at favorite moments from 2025 as the new year kicks off.
Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 others are injured after a fire tore through a bar at a Swiss Alps ski resort, police say. Authorities are working to determine the cause, but do not believe it was an attack.
Hundreds of thousands of people braved the cold weather in New York City to watch the iconic ball drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve. Meanwhile in London, fireworks lit up the sky to welcome 2026 and there were drone displays in the United Arab Emirates.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.