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Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
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Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
The new COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna, mNexspike, is made in a way that allows for a lower dose.
The Trump administration has scrambled to address a NOTUS article that found its "MAHA" commission report misinterpreted several studies and cited others that do not exist. Alex Tin, CBS News health reporter, and Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical contributor, join with analysis.
The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Department of Health and Human Services withdrew $766 million awarded to Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic flu viruses like the bird flu. Infectious disease physician Dr. Peter Chin-Hong joins CBS News to discuss.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he would remove the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation for children and healthy pregnant women to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports and Dr. Jon LaPook joins to explain more.
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
As the Trump administration moves to limit COVID booster vaccines for some, here's what to know about the latest variant NB.1.8.1 and its symptoms.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
The FDA is requiring COVID vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna to update their warnings about the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
The Food and Drug Administration has outlined new regulations for COVID-19 booster shots, setting stricter approval standards for younger and healthier Americans. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down the changes.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
The Department of Health and Human Services said it is redirecting funding from what it calls a wasteful Biden-era project on next-generation COVID vaccines.
The Food and Drug Administration was set to release new guidance on COVID booster shots ahead of the fall season, but that's now in question. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what's at stake.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said there is a "void of data" on the COVID booster shots.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
President Trump signed a largely symbolic executive order on Friday seeking to strip federal funding from schools that require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Infectious disease physician Dr. Amesh Adalja joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has a history of making false claims about vaccine safety, and wants to remove fluoride from drinking water despite its benefits for reducing cavities. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at what his role in the next administration could mean for health care in the U.S.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.
Dr. Thomas Kwan who was disgruntled about his inheritance disguised himself as a nurse to inject Patrick O'Hara with a flesh-eating poison.
The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people and those age 65 and older should get a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine.
An Iranian missile slammed into a hospital in Israel, causing no serious injuries but drawing a quick vow of retaliation against Iran's supreme leader for "war crimes."
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
President Trump has approved an attack plan on Iran, but has held off in case Tehran agrees to abandon its nuclear program, an intelligence source and a defense official told CBS News.
After undergoing rapid intensification, Hurricane Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday as a Category 3 storm.
Lawmakers and the public gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday night to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were fatally shot over the weekend in what authorities called a political assassination.
Juneteenth became federally recognized in the U.S. in 2021, but the origins of the holiday and its name date back more than 150 years.
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
Dodgers owner Mark Walter will assume a controlling interest of the team; Jeanie Buss will remain in the governor role
Former CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman, who's covered the case extensively, said Karen Read's trial was "riddled with reasonable doubt."
Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles featuring brake pedals that might not be properly secured.
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday in years past.
See what's open and closed during the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, from stores to public services.
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles featuring brake pedals that might not be properly secured.
See what's open and closed during the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, from stores to public services.
Franchescoli Andrade's 20-mile journey to get to work without a car takes about 90 minutes each way through Los Angeles.
A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
President Trump has approved an attack plan on Iran, but has held off in case Tehran agrees to abandon its nuclear program, an intelligence source and a defense official told CBS News.
Consular officers are being told to look for "indications of hostility" toward the U.S., its culture, principles or citizens.
Sen. Ted Cruz sparred with media personality Tucker Carlson, highlighting a rift among President Trump's allies over whether to join Israel's campaign against Iran.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
Clinical trials showed 99.9% of participants who received the drug, called Yeztugo from company Gilead Sciences, remained HIV negative.
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
An Iranian missile slammed into a hospital in Israel, causing no serious injuries but drawing a quick vow of retaliation against Iran's supreme leader for "war crimes."
Some students have already fled through Jordan and nearby Cyprus, a parent who has a daughter studying in Israel said.
Sen. Ted Cruz sparred with media personality Tucker Carlson, highlighting a rift among President Trump's allies over whether to join Israel's campaign against Iran.
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem said earlier it was working on dispatching evacuation flights and cruise ships for American citizens who wish to leave Israel.
Academy Award-nominated actor Owen Wilson joins Nate Burleson at Liberty National Golf Club to discuss his new Apple TV+ series "Stick," where he plays a washed-up golfer seeking redemption. Wilson opens up about his mental health journey, his love of golf and finding peace at this stage in his life.
Alison Hall credits Olivia Munn's openness with helping detect her breast cancer early. Their emotional first meeting airs Wednesday on "Inside Edition."
Actor Tom Cruise is set to receive an honorary Oscar ahead of next year's Academy Awards. While he has scored four nominations, the "Mission Impossible" and "Top Gun" actor has never won an Oscar.
An actor who worked on Tyler Perry's TV series "The Oval" has filed a lawsuit accusing Perry of sexual assault and harassment during his time on the show.
In this web exclusive, actress and singer Lucie Arnaz talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about growing up the daughter of comedy legends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz; her father's experience as a Cuban refugee and as a television pioneer, as documented in Todd Purdum's new biography, "Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television"; her parents' marriage and divorce; and her own parenting challenges.
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
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.
An increase in demand for artificial intelligence may be increasing the cost of your electric bills. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains.
Artificial intelligence is being used to create realistic video and audio to impersonate people, in some cases looking for love or deceiving companies looking to hire. In a 2024 study, half of the businesses surveyed said they'd experienced AI deepfake fraud. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
Karen Read addressed supporters after a jury found her not guilty in the retrial for the murder of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, appeared in court Wednesday. His defense team wants the trial delayed, arguing intense public scrutiny threatens his right to a fair trial. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
A jury has acquitted Karen Read of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has the latest.
A jury on Wednesday found Karen Read not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her police officer boyfriend. Read spoke briefly after leaving the courthouse. See that moment and analysis from trial attorney Robin Nunn.
Karen Read was acquitted Wednesday on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. See the moment the verdict was read.
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
The solar flare peaked at 5:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said.
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
If initial results hold up, NASA says the delayed launch of a commercial research mission to the station could come as early as Thursday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
Bryan Kohberger's defense team called for a delay in his proceedings, arguing that recent media coverage could prevent a fair trial. Meanwhile, police body cam video has now resurfaced of a potential witness in the case.
Academy Award-nominated actor Owen Wilson joins Nate Burleson at Liberty National Golf Club to discuss his new Apple TV+ series "Stick," where he plays a washed-up golfer seeking redemption. Wilson opens up about his mental health journey, his love of golf and finding peace at this stage in his life.
Karen Read addressed supporters after a jury found her not guilty in the retrial for the murder of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Some patients are being evacuated after an Iranian missile struck Israel's Soroka Medical Center. This comes as more details emerge about President Trump's latest meeting with his National Security Council and his potential decision to aid Israel in strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities. CBS News' Debora Patta and Ed O'Keefe report.
Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, the director of the Diplo House think tank in Tehran who is close to Iran's Islamic regime, spoke to CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and echoed the Islamic Republic's leaders, saying the country is "very united" in the face of Israel's ongoing attacks, and that the time for negotiations is over. "The language of talks would be missiles," said the Iranian insider.