
Here's what to know about the deadly cantaloupe salmonella outbreak
Cantaloupes contaminated with the bacteria have been linked to more than 100 illnesses and two deaths, health officials said.
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Cantaloupes contaminated with the bacteria have been linked to more than 100 illnesses and two deaths, health officials said.
The CDC on Tuesday recommended most Americans get updated COVID boosters amid a rise in hospitalizations and deaths. The FDA approved the boosters one day earlier.
The FDA has approved new COVID-19 boosters designed to target the current dominant variant. The new shots could roll out as early as this week if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also approves them.
The culprit in Thursday's death is the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which doesn't make an oyster look, smell, or taste any different.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about Candida auris, a fungus that can lead to drug-resistant infections and even death, in some cases. Capt. Arjun Srinivasan, deputy director of program improvement for the CDC's division of health care quality, discusses the rise in drug-resistant microbes and superbugs with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers.
Doctors scored highest in the survey, with more than half of respondents saying they trust physicians "a great deal."
Federal health officials are warning parents of newborns to sterilize equipment used for both bottle- and breast-feeding.
In 2021, there were about 9 million measles cases and 128,000 measles deaths worldwide, according to the CDC and WHO.
U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff, Michael McCaul, Brian Fitzpatrick and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked the Justice Department to appeal the decision.
Though customers are free to continue wearing masks if they choose, passengers will not be required to mask up on many carriers for the first time in years.
The 96-page plan says the nation no longer needs to "let COVID-19 dictate how we live."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are easing masking recommendations for most Americans as cases drop in many states, reporting nearly 70% of the U.S. population is living in a low-risk area. Masks should still be worn in high-risk areas, where COVID patients are still packing hospitals. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Celine Gounder joined CBS News' Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
The Biden administration is shifting its focus to preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19, rather than all instances of infection.
The CDC is expected to update guidelines for Americans with weakened immune systems on Monday. Officials are recommending a shorter wait time to receive a fourth booster dose for those who have received Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. They are also advising people who have gotten the Johnson and Johnson vaccines to seek two booster doses rather than one. Dr. Mark Kline, the chief physician of Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss this and other developments in the COVID-19 crisis.
After facing backlash, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have clarified COVID-19 isolation recommendations, endorsing a five-day quarantine period and an optional test as well as shortening the time frame between the second Pfizer vaccine dose and the booster shot from six to five months. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus news.
Travelers are warned to avoid cruise ships as Omicron continues to spread.
Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams criticized the CDC for reducing the isolation period for people who test positive for COVID-19. CBS News' Debra Alfarone has more on the new guidance, then Johns Hopkins virologist Andrew Pekosz joins CBSN to explain how the changes could impact how we navigate the pandemic.
The CDC has cut isolation period for asymptomatic people infected with COVID-19 from 10 days to five. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more on what the new guideline could mean for businesses hit hard by staff shortages around the U.S. Then, Dr. Owais Durrani, an emergency medicine physician, joins Elise Preston on CBSN to discuss the latest with the virus.
Health authorities in California have confirmed the first U.S. case of COVID-19 linked to the newly discovered Omicron variant. CBS News national consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner reports on efforts to surveil for new cases of Omicron. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID-19 task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Public health investigators are struggling to keep up with new COVID-19 infections across the U.S. States are downsizing their contact tracing teams as new cases of the Delta variant stack up. Amanda Michelle Gomez, a reporter for Kaiser Health News, joined CBSN to discuss why local health and government leaders are shifting priorities away from contact tracing.
While COVID-19 vaccination rates in the U.S. are up this week, the number of infections are too. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports from South Dakota, where health officials are concerned about a potential superspreader event, and Dr. Lakshman Swamy, an ICU physician at Cambridge Health Alliance and Boston Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus news.
A new report claims almost four-fifths of COVID misinformation on Facebook is spread by just 12 accounts, and a group of protesters laid body bags in front of the entrance of the company's Washington, D.C. offices Wednesday and held signs that said "Disinformation kills." Washington Post tech reporter Gerrit De Vynck joins "CBSN AM" to talk about his reporting on the issue.
President Joe Biden says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new mask guidance is "another step" in the journey to defeat the fast-evolving coronavirus, as the White House plans to mandate vaccinations for federal employees or face "stringent" COVID-19 protocols. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to explain what's next for the administration.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending that some fully vaccinated Americans wear masks indoors. The new guidance affects people living in areas with substantial or high COVID-19 transmission rates. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke with a mother who's concerned about sending her children to a school without a mask mandate, and Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joined CBSN to discuss the new CDC guidance.
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
On Thursday, the Clark County medical examiner identified two of the victims as Cha Jan Chang, 64, a professor at the university, and Patricia Navarro Velez, 39, an assistant professor.
President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
The move would preemptively block resumption of a lightning-rod, Trump-era policy that he hasn't ruled out if voters return him to the White House next year.
A former California police chief who brought a hatchet to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for his role in the siege.
The home had been open for public tours through last month, when it was closed for an "extensive renovation project" that is not expected to be completed until 2025.
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Democrats are also criticizing administrators' responses, which they view as weak.
After more than two years of price hikes, consumers are finally getting breaks on some items. That could help push inflation closer to 2%.
President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
On the campaign trail, Nikki Haley often cites her husband as one reason she's running for president.
The home had been open for public tours through last month, when it was closed for an "extensive renovation project" that is not expected to be completed until 2025.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Forty-four families, all formerly enslaved people with Gullah Geechee heritage, settled on Georgia's Sapelo Island after the Civil War.
After more than two years of price hikes, consumers are finally getting breaks on some items. That could help push inflation closer to 2%.
Stiff employer competition for workers should keep salary increases modestly ahead of inflation next year.
Well-known actors were asked to record video messages to a stranger named "Vladimir," asking him to seek help for substance abuse, according to Microsoft report.
Social Security Administration Kilolo Kijakazi omitted numbers from Supplemental Security Income program for seniors with little or no income who are blind or otherwise disabled.
The developments come nearly 30 years after Disney launched a planned community near Orlando and a Disney theme park.
President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
On the campaign trail, Nikki Haley often cites her husband as one reason she's running for president.
The move would preemptively block resumption of a lightning-rod, Trump-era policy that he hasn't ruled out if voters return him to the White House next year.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president, though some dropped out as the campaign progressed. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Social Security Administration Kilolo Kijakazi omitted numbers from Supplemental Security Income program for seniors with little or no income who are blind or otherwise disabled.
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
The government agencies that oversee U.S. airlines are examining mental health regulations for pilots after an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot allegedly tried to turn off the engines of a plane mid-flight. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
The U.S. said it would conduct joint military flight drills in Guyana on Thursday amid rising tensions with Venezuela over a disputed Guyanese territory that's rich in oil.
A well-preserved tomb with over 600 relics dating back more than 2,000 years was unearthed in China.
Health officials say the "urgent crisis" in antibiotic resistant bacteria must be addressed, even during a war.
Maryam Moshiri, the chief presenter at the British network, said she was "joking around a bit with the team" when she stuck up her middle finger just as the broadcast went to air.
"There's no telling how a commander of such an organization will behave," former elite commander says.
Derek Hough's wife, Hayley Erbert, was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel, Hough said.
Norman Lear, the legendary television producer, was surrounded by his family before he died of natural causes Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles.
Global music superstar Maluma joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album with his new album "Don Juan." Maluma discusses how he feels about becoming a dad for the first time and why family is the most important thing in his life.
Legendary television producer Norman Lear died at 101 years old. Over his 75-year career, Lear wrote and produced sitcoms like "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" which changed the face of American television. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, who is the son-in law of Norman Lear, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Lear's life and legacy.
In an interview before the news that Norman Lear died at the age of 101, actor Billy Crystal spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about his early impact on Crystal's career.
The Justice Department accused Russia-based hackers of targeting U.S. intelligence officials as part of an international spear phishing campaign.
If America's most prominent banker and noted Wall Street critic Elizabeth Warren agree on one thing, it's that the crypto biz is out of control.
The update patches two vulnerabilities, includes no new features to the operating system.
The popular music streaming service has reportedly eliminated 1,500 roles amid slowing economic growth.
Elon Musk's X platform has fueled far-right disinformation in Ireland and played a key role in last month's riots in Dublin, experts say.
An 8-week-old sea otter pup was found alone in Alaska before being brought to the aquarium at the end of November.
Special Climate Envoy John Kerry wrapped up the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai by announcing the U.S. supports "largely" phasing out fossil fuels. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to discuss.
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
Developing countries are facing some of the most extreme challenges as climate change pushes them deeper into poverty. Ndileka Mandela, head of the Thembekile Mandela Foundation and granddaughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela, joined CBS News to talk about climate apartheid.
After record-breaking temperatures in November, the E.U.'s Copernicus Climate Change Service determined 2023 will officially be the hottest year humanity has experienced.
Authorities are investigating a possible motive behind Wednesday's fatal shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Sources tell CBS News the shooter was a former professor who wanted a position at UNLV, but was denied. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Three faculty members were killed in Wednesday's shooting on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, authorities confirmed Thursday. The suspected gunman was a former college professor who had applied for a job at the university and was denied. Omar Villafranca reports.
On Thursday, the Clark County medical examiner identified two of the victims as Cha Jan Chang, 64, a professor at the university, and Patricia Navarro Velez, 39, an assistant professor.
The seizures ranged from 44 pounds of cocaine to over 5,500 pounds taken from a "narco sub" on Nov. 20, the Coast Guard said on Wednesday.
Shots were fired on the premises of Temple Israel in Albany, New York, on Thursday, but there were no injuries, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
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.
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
3 people killed in UNLV shooting identified; Pearl Harbor survivors mark 82nd anniversary of attack
Senate fails to advance foreign aid bill; IRS whistleblowers testify in Hunter Biden probe
Federal prosecutors have charged Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, with nine tax crimes, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday in the Central District of California. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson anchors special coverage.
A federal grand jury in California has indicted Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, on nine counts of tax crimes, three felonies and six misdemeanors. Catherine Herridge has details.
The NCAA is proposing a revolutionary plan that could let schools pay their athletes. Billy Witz, national desk reporter for the New York Times, joins CBS News to explain the proposal.