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The White House has taken several actions this week to reshape public health in the U.S., including issuing new dietary guidelines and advising against more childhood vaccines. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about the policy changes.
The story of one man's mission to save a beloved Georgia swamp. A 17-year-old makes history by accomplishing a daring feat with the support of her dad. Plus, more heartwarming news.
Steve Hartman follows up on the story about a boy he met "On the Road" who can perfectly imitate bird calls.
For more than a century, young kids have awakened on Christmas morning to find a teddy bear waiting for them under the tree. That gave one child an idea: getting teddy bears and the comfort they bring to the children who need them most. Tom Hanson has the story.
Lisa Damour, a clinical psychologist and author, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss how parents can teach children gratitude during the holidays.
A new generation of drugs is offering hope to children who once had none. But these breakthrough therapies can cost millions for a single dose, and the American health care system still hasn't figured out how to pay. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
The CDC vaccine advisory panel voted Friday to stop recommending newborns get their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins with analysis.
The vaccine advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has voted to change the recommendation for childhood hepatitis B vaccines despite warnings from medical experts. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, joins with his reaction.
Parents who lost their daughter to suicide say Character.AI chatbots led her down a dark and sexually explicit path. Sharyn Alfonsi investigates the scale and dangers of what's unfolding inside this rapidly growing AI technology.
A CDC vaccine panel will vote Friday on whether to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delayed a vote until Friday on whether to change a longstanding recommendation that newborns should receive the hepatitis B vaccine. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist, joins CBS News to discuss.
Big leaps in science are presenting parents with choices that were once impossible -- screening the DNA of embryos to help pick a future child with lower risks of disease, and higher odds of being taller or even smarter. But with the new technology comes a renewed ethical debate. Tony Dokoupil spoke to Nucleus Genomics CEO Kian Sadeghi.
Michael and Susan Dell on Tuesday said they would make a $6.25 billion donation to so-called "Trump accounts," giving $250 apiece to 25 million U.S. kids. Watch their remarks.
A new study is strengthening the case to hold off on giving your child a smartphone at a younger age. Dr. Ran Barzilay, the study's lead author and child psychiatrist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, breaks down the findings.
In British supermarkets, the war against sugar continues in the name of children's health. Holly Williams has the details.
Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger state have escaped and are now with their families.
For seven years, CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp have documented the virtually untouched bedrooms of children killed in school shootings across the United States. These rooms have become memorials to young lives cut short. Anderson Cooper reports, Sunday.
Frozen donated embryo transfers in the U.S. nearly quadrupled from 2004 to 2019, according to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
As Australia's world-first ban on under-16s using social media looms, Meta becomes the first big tech firm to warn young users to save their info and sign off.
In some metro areas, child care expenses amount to more than double what families spend on rent, LendingTree found.
A Louisiana family plans to file a federal lawsuit against their school district in a case involving a deepfake pornographic image. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the details.
Middle schoolers from across the U.S. gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for a multi-day competition showcasing their knowledge of civics. Aarit Koul, the 14-year-old winner of the 2025 National Civics Bee, joins "The Takeout" to reflect on his victory.
When a Harvard team lost its research funding into the axolotl, a 6-year-old girl came to their rescue, inspiring the researchers with her actions. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Voters in Colorado and Maine are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots for several proposals. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has the details.
Funding for the Head Start program is set to expire on Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown. It provides nearly 65,000 children in 41 states with education, care and nutrition. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Wednesday in Minneapolis.
Days after ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured in an overnight attack, some Democrats and a Republican are pushing to block future U.S. strikes.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Minnesota authorities "don't have any jurisdiction in this investigation."
The Minnesota agency tasked with investigating the killing of a U.S. citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has withdrawn from the case, alleging federal authorities have restricted its access to evidence.
The House is set to vote on bipartisan legislation to fund several federal agencies and programs as lawmakers work to avert another government shutdown later this month.
The House is on track to approve a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with a growing number of Republicans poised to back the measure.
Republican Sens. Todd Young, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Rand Paul and Josh Hawley voted with all Democrats to advance the measure.
Taxpayers can start filing their 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS says.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara spoke to "CBS Mornings" after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman Wednesday, saying "this has been building over the course of several weeks."
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Minnesota authorities "don't have any jurisdiction in this investigation."
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October amid declines in imports of pharmaceuticals and gold.
Taxpayers can start filing their 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS says.
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October amid declines in imports of pharmaceuticals and gold.
President Trump said "people live in homes, not corporations," in announcing plans to bar big investors from home purchases.
Warner Bros. Discovery's board again urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's offer, calling it inferior to Netflix's bid
Captain Brandon Fisher was commended for helping ensure none of the 177 people aboard flight 1282 were killed when the blowout happened in January 2024.
Republican Sens. Todd Young, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Rand Paul and Josh Hawley voted with all Democrats to advance the measure.
John Sarcone is the fifth of the administration's picks for U.S. attorney who were serving in a temporary capacity and have been disqualified by a federal judge.
The Minnesota agency tasked with investigating the killing of a U.S. citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has withdrawn from the case, alleging federal authorities have restricted its access to evidence.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Minnesota authorities "don't have any jurisdiction in this investigation."
CBS News watched bystander video of the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis frame-by-frame with retired ICE agent Eric Balliet to discuss the tactics used. He raised a few key points that dispute the DHS narrative of what happened.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
There have been at least 11 million cases of the flu so far this season. As cases climb, doctor visits for the flu have hit their highest level in almost three decades, the CDC says. Skyler Henry reports.
Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church's first ever American leader, appears to signal a more inclusive leadership style than his predecessor.
Iran's exiled crown prince wants Iranians to seize the momentum of mass protests, and one analyst believes it could prove a tipping point.
A lawyer for victims' families hopes police questioning the Swiss bar's French owners means "a welcome resurgence of the investigation" into the deadly blaze.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The drama and deceit of the Emmy-winning reality show "The Traitors" returns in season four with a star-studded cast. Anthony Mason got a behind-the-scenes look at the show with host Alan Cumming.
Academy Award winner Holly Hunter is starring in the new Paramount+ original series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" as the Star Trek franchise marks its 60th anniversary. She talks with CBS Mornings about the series and being part of the Star Trek legacy.
Alan Jackson, who famously won an acquittal in the murder trial of Karen Read and represented disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, did not explain his decision to withdraw.
"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner is starring in a new thriller series called "Steal." She plays Zara, who works at a London pension fund investment company when thieves force her to help them steal billions of dollars. She talks to CBS Mornings about the series, how she prepared for the role and rising to fame in "Game of Thrones."
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.
The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.
In Utah, artificial intelligence can now renew some prescriptions. A Politico exclusive says the pilot program will "test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust AI in medicine." Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her reporting.
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.
Technology leaders are gathering in Las Vegas for CES, one of the industry's biggest conferences of the year. CNET editor at large Bridget Carey joins CBS News with a firsthand look at the new gadgets on display.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the new "Vera Rubin" AI platform at CES on Monday. CNET reporter David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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.
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are reacting to the shooting that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday where an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took questions from reporters Thursday, a day after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good near protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Details are emerging about Renee Good, the 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother who was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by an ICE officer. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara joined CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss the shooting involving an ICE officer where Renee Good was killed.
Survivors, lawmakers and watchdog groups are seeking a review of the Department of Justice's actions related to the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
NASA said the unidentified astronaut is "stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11
The hydrogen cloud is a remnant of the universe's early formation, NASA said in a news release.
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.
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.
Gov. Tim Walz said "Minnesota must be part of this investigation" after state officials withdrew from the probe into Wednesday's deadly ICE shooting after the FBI restricted them from accessing evidence in the case.
The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on potentially reviving the health care tax subsidies that were instituted by the Affordable Care Act, which expired when 2026 began. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Dieu Do, an immigrant rights activist in Minneapolis, joins CBS News with her reaction to news that Wednesday's fatal ICE shooting of a woman is being investigated by the FBI exclusively.
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are reacting to the shooting that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday where an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took questions from reporters Thursday, a day after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good near protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.