New tool detects breast cancer, limits additional surgeries
A new tool in the operating room may save women from follow-up surgery
Cancer
Cilantro herb may purify water
Cilantro herb may purify water, plus more of today's top health stories
Genetic test predicts aggressiveness of prostate cancer
Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center have come up with a genetic test that may help take the guesswork out of which prostate cancers will become dangerous
Cancer patient fights for experimental drug
An Austin, Texas, woman with cancer is using social media as part of her effort to pressure a pharmaceutical company into giving her an experimental drug
CDC's graphic anti-smoking campaign led 100k to quit, study finds
Government health officials say graphic ads about the effects of smoking are turning thousands of smokers away from cigarettes
Dogs trained to detect ovarian cancer have 90 percent accuracy rate
Dr. Holly Phillips reports on how highly-trained dogs are being used to literally sniff out ovarian cancer
New device may help brain cancer patients live longer
Doctors are now testing a tool that might help brain cancer patients live longer
Surprising discovery on racial disparities in health care
Researchers look at what happens to heart disease and death rates when blacks and whites get the same quality health care
21st Century Snake Oil, Part 2
"60 Minutes" hidden cameras expose medical con men who prey on dying victims by using pitches that capitalize on the promise of stem cells to cure almost any disease. Scott Pelley reports.
21st Century Snake Oil, Part 1
"60 Minutes" hidden cameras expose medical con men who prey on dying victims by using pitches that capitalize on the promise of stem cells to cure almost any disease. Scott Pelley reports.
Fruit vs. sugary drinks
Though fruit contains sugars, nutritional biologist Kimber Stanhope says it also has nutritional value and isn't absorbed by the body in the same way as sugary drinks.
Calories: not all created equal
A groundbreaking study by nutritional biologist Kimber Stanhope shows that calories from added sugars are associated with an increased risk of heart disease in just two weeks.
How fructose builds belly fat
Dr. John McGahan of U.C. Davis explains his research, which shows that in overweight and obese people, consumption of 25% of their calories as fructose quickly leads to an increase in belly fat.
Searching ground zero
James Vaz is a volunteer firefighter from Long Island. He went to the World Trade Center site to help find a missing fellow firefighter from his town.
Examining what went wrong at Duke
Kevin Coombes and Keith Baggerly of MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Duke University's Dr. Rob Califf reflect on lessons learned following the cancer research scandal at Duke.
Not a Rhodes Scholar
When science writer Paul Goldberg found problems on the resume of oncologist Dr. Anil Potti, it unraveled Dr. Potti's claims about his breakthrough cancer treatment.
Extra: Death all around
Carol Paukner is a former New York City Transit Police officer who was trapped when the first tower collapsed. She was able to crawl out of the building and, when she got outside, she was horrified at the wreckage and the carnage.
Extra: Realizing the day's magnitude
Christine Famiglietti, a former New York City police officer, had just finished her midnight shift and returned home when she learned, on the news, that two planes had hit the World Trade Center.
Extra: Cancer & Gene Patents
Dr. Aubrey Milunsky is the head of Boston University's Center for Human Genetics.
Extra: Gene Patents, Pro & Con
Law Professor Lori Andrews, ACLU lawyer Chris Hansen and molecular biologist & patent lawyer Kevin Noonan on the merits of gene patenting.
Extra: The Supreme Court & Gene Patents
Law Professor Lori Andrews and ACLU lawyer Chris Hansen on whether the dispute over gene patents is headed for the highest court in the land.
The Bypass Effect
An operation performed primarily to reduce weight in the obese has some startlingly positive side effects on type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and even cancer. Lesley Stahl reports.
A Cure For Cancer?
John Kanzius, whose radio wave machine may one day kill cancer cells in humans, says his invention was not inspired by his own leukemia diagnosis but by seeing young patients in the cancer ward.
The Clinic Is Closed
The current economic recession is affecting our nation's most vulnerable. Scott Pelley reports on a county hospital in Nev. that is closing an outpatient cancer clinic due to budget cuts.
Steve Jobs, part 1
Steve Jobs was already gravely ill with cancer when he asked author Walter Isaacson to write his biography. Jobs told Isaacson to write a honest book - about his failings and his strengths. Steve Kroft reports.
Live
King Charles highlights "truly unique" U.K.-U.S. relationship in call for unity
King Charles addressed Congress in a roughly 30-minute speech, speaking about the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S.
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
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Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls Iran's latest offer
Oil prices continue rising as the Trump administration unenthusiastically mulls an Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Only "special relationship" U.S. has is "probably Israel," U.K. ambassador said
Britain's ambassador, in February remarks reported by the Financial Times, also called the lack of fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in the U.S. "extraordinary."
King Charles tells Congress that alliance is "more important today" than ever
Saying he felt the "weight of history" on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday.
Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Witness says D.C. shooting suspect "fell right at my feet"
A witness says the doors to the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was held were "wide open" when a gunman rushed toward the event.
Florida to consider new House map to give GOP potential 24-4 advantage
Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has a proposed a new congressional map to net Republicans up to four more seats.
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FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines tightens rules for portable chargers amid fire concerns
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
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FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
American Airlines tightens rules for portable chargers amid fire concerns
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
Over half of Americans say their finances are worsening, Gallup finds
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness in the age of AI
Swift has filed for three trademark applications, including one covering her voice speaking the phrase, "Hey, it's Taylor."
Politics
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King Charles tells Congress that alliance is "more important today" than ever
Saying he felt the "weight of history" on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday.
State Department planning new passport design with Trump's portrait
The State Department is planning a limited-edition redesign of the American passport with new artwork that features a portrait of President Trump, according to a department official.
Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
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Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
Exclusive
Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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King Charles tells Congress that alliance is "more important today" than ever
Saying he felt the "weight of history" on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday.
Only "special relationship" U.S. has is "probably Israel," U.K. ambassador said
Britain's ambassador, in February remarks reported by the Financial Times, also called the lack of fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in the U.S. "extraordinary."
16th century shipwreck found by naval vessel off coast of Sweden
The unidentified ship is believed to have been built in the late 1500s, which would make it older than Sweden's iconic 17th century warship "Vasa."
Tycoon's son offers home for "cocaine hippos" slated to be killed
Anant Ambani, the son of tycoon Mukesh Ambani, said he formally requested the Colombian government to stay a decision to kill the animals.
U.K. police investigate another arson attack in north London
No one has been arrested and "officers are keeping an open mind about the motive behind the attack," police said.
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Entertainment
Justin Hartley gives "Tracker" preview
"Tracker" star Justin Hartley reveals how he feels about the upcoming finale of the third season of the show. He also discusses his wife making appearances in the series and the best advice he's received in the industry.
Trumps call for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are demanding that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel be fired over remarks he made before the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump calls for Kimmel to be fired over jokes made before correspondents' dinner
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Eve Plumb reflects on life in the spotlight
Eve Plumb starred as middle child Jan Brady on the classic sitcom "The Brady Bunch." While reflecting on her career, she told "CBS Mornings" the beloved show "put me where I am today." Plumb also addressed "The Brady Bunch" not being an instant hit and why one of her iconic lines bothered her, which she discusses in her new memoir.
4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
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Technology
Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three 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.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Science
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Details on FBI raid of Minnesota daycares
Federal agents exercised search warrants at about 20 daycare centers for suspected fraud Tuesday morning, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones first to plead guilty in pair of gambling cases
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Examining political violence in the U.S.
Instances of political violence in the U.S. are on the rise. Kevin Boyle, a professor at Northwestern University, joins CBS News with more.
FBI raids about 20 Minnesota daycare centers
Federal agents executed search warrants at about 20 childcare centers in Minneapolis over allegations of fraud, officials told CBS News on Tuesday. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Space
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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King Charles addresses joint meeting of Congress
King Charles III addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday during his state visit to mark America's 250th anniversary. Watch the monarch's remarks in full, followed by CBS News analysis.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal
The Federal Communications Commission is calling for an early review of Disney's broadcast license. An FCC official tells CBS News the order is related to the agency's investigation into Disney's diversity, equity and inclusion practices, but it also comes amid a feud between the White House and ABC's Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
DOJ indicts James Comey for second time
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by President Trump's Justice Department for a second time, multiple sources tell CBS News. Lindsey Reiser anchors CBS News' coverage.
Details on FBI raid of Minnesota daycares
Federal agents exercised search warrants at about 20 daycare centers for suspected fraud Tuesday morning, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
Secret Service director defends shooting response
Sean M. Curran, director of the Secret Service, defended his agency's response to Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Sam Vinograd have the latest on the attack.