Woman who spent her first Mother's Day in the NICU gets her "happy ending"
When Jen Laubach's twin boys were born, she had COVID and couldn't see them for weeks. The birth of her daughter helped heal those wounds.
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Mental health shouldn't be "treated like a stepchild" to physical health, says HHS chief
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra pledged to devote "far more resources towards mental health care" in wake of the pandemic's toll.
COVID-free Shanghai residents forced into distant quarantine centers
As China's biggest cities grapple with coronavirus outbreaks, some say they've been given "no choice" by authorities trying desperately to stamp out all cases.
COVID-19 infections in China cause restrictions
The streets in Shanghai remain vaccant although authorities say more than half the population is no longer under lockdown. The lockdowns are causing labor shortages and broken supply lines and U.S. companies are warning it will cost billions. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
White House aims to boost use of Paxlovid
The White House plans to allow thousands more pharmacies to directly order highly effective COVID-19 treatments like Pfizer's Paxlovid antiviral pills, which can reduce the risk of becoming severely ill. Nancy Cordes reports.
Moderna asks FDA to approve child COVID shot
Moderna announced Thursday morning that it's asking the FDA to approve its COVID vaccine for kids under 6 years old. If authorized for emergency use, it would become the first eligible vaccine for kids younger than 5. Nancy Chen spoke to Moderna's chief medical officer as well as a parent of two children who participated in the trial.
Tim Kaine on his experience with long COVID
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine still is experiencing some symptoms of COVID almost two years after his initial diagnosis in the spring of 2020. Now, Senator Kaine is seeking federal help for the estimated 23 million Americans who also are experiencing long COVID. Scott MacFarlane spoke with Kaine and some health care workers on the front line of the crisis in rural America.
Moderna moves forward with kids COVID vaccine
Moderna is requesting FDA emergency use authorization for their two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for families.
HHS secretary on U.S. COVID response
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra spoke exclusively with CBS News about the department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Correspondent Enrique Acevedo joined CBS News with a piece of that conversation.
FDA to review vaccine for young children
Moderna asked the FDA for emergency-use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. For those families anxious to inoculate their little ones, the news has them breathing a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, others remain skeptical. Dr. Paul Offit, a pediatrician and member of the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, joined CBS News to discuss the upcoming data review.
FDA could authorize COVID vaccine for younger kids in June
The Food and Drug Administration released a "tentative" schedule of meetings for its outside vaccine advisers in June.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 1, 2022
U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power, Moderna Chief Medical Officer Dr. Paul Burton and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Moderna seeks OK for kids COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna is seeking emergency authorization for low doses of its coronavirus vaccine for children under 6, which would be the first COVID-19 vaccine available for children under 5. Epidemiologist Dr. Tom Frieden joined "Red and Blue" to discuss this important step and what to expect in the coming months.
Moderna asks FDA to authorize COVID vaccine for kids 5 and under
The FDA has pledged to "move with all expediency" to review the company's data on a lower-dose kids' vaccine.
Analyzing Kevin McCarthy leaked audio
CBS News correspondent Steve Dorsey and Wall Street Journal Congressional Correspondent Natalie Andrews join "Red & Blue" to discuss a litany of topics, including the GOP's reaction to Kevin McCarthy's leaked audio and the very latest on immigration.
Moderna says parents can be "reassured" by its vaccine for kids
The trials were primarily conducted during COVID's Omicron wave.
Sen. Tim Kaine, who suffers from long COVID-19 symptoms, pushes for research
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine said he's suffering from long COVID-19 symptoms and is pushing for funding into research.
How lifting mask mandates can affect children
Mask mandates are lifting across the country, but doctors are warning that could lead to a rise in COVID-19 cases and put the youngest Americans, who can't be vaccinated yet, at risk. Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health in Los Angeles, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID
Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, but she is not experiencing symptoms and will be isolated at home. Harris has not been in contact with President Biden since the White House Easter Egg Roll last week. CBS News’ chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
CDC estimates 60% of Americans have had COVID
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, and a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and prevention says at least 60% of Americans, including 75% of children, have caught the virus. Dr. Celine Gounder, senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at the Kaiser Family Foundation and Kaiser Health News, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the virus and staying healthy.
Beijing braces for possible return to COVID lockdown as cases mount
The number of infections in China's capital is low by international standards, but with Shanghai a month into its draconian lockdown, Beijingers are anxious.
Expanding access to COVID antiviral pills
Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19, her office announced Tuesday. Meanwhile, the White House is taking steps to make Paxlovid antiviral pills available to more Americans. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi has the latest. Then Dr. Julie Morita, the executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and member of the CDC advisory committee, joins CBS News' Ben Tracy to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19, but her office says she had not been in close contact recently with President Biden. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Los Angeles Times White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian join "Red and Blue" to discuss this and the administration's push for additional COVID-19 funding.
VP Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19. The White House says she had not recently been a close contact of President Joe Biden. CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for The Washington Post Sean Sullivan gives CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen an update.
More than half of Americans, and 3 in 4 kids, have had a COVID infection
In the wake of the Omicron variant wave over the winter, more than half of Americans are estimated to have antibodies from a previous infection.
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War escalates, energy prices spike after Israeli strike on Iran gas field
As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."
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We visited an LA building with 89 registered hospices. Here's what we found.
Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" — a red flag for hospice fraud.
Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 election probe sue over firings
Two former FBI agents who helped investigate President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results sued the federal government, alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.
UN nuclear watchdog chief says "a lot has survived" of Iran's nuclear capabilities
In an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said there had already been damage done to Iran's nuclear sites.
ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan one of latest to die
Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
Over a third of TSA officers call out at 3 major U.S. airports in single day
"The morale is getting worse by the day because no one knows when this is gonna end," said Cameron Cochems, a lead TSA officer in Boise, Idaho.
Epstein's lawyer tells Congress he had "no knowledge whatsoever" of crimes
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer testified to the House Oversight Committee that he "had no knowledge whatsoever" of his client's crimes.
Coast Guard investigating deaths of 2 crew members on barge off Alaska
Two tugboat crew members were killed and two others were injured in what the Coast Guard called a "confined space incident" aboard a barge in Alaska.
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UN nuclear watchdog chief says "a lot has survived" of Iran's nuclear capabilities
In an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said there had already been damage done to Iran's nuclear sites.
3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.
Teen dies at Florida ICE detention center, authorities say
Royer Perez-Jimenez was arrested by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office in January, according to ICE.
Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 election probe sue over firings
Two former FBI agents who helped investigate President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results sued the federal government, alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
Photo of Michigan synagogue attacker shows him with AR-style rifle
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
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3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.
Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
U.S. gas prices rise as oil hits $111 a barrel
A barrel of Brent crude topped $111, while the U.S. benchmark also rose as the Iran war intensifies.
Wall Street is betting on Ukraine's drone technology
Swarmer is likely to be the first of many: a Ukrainian defense startup with an American face that leans on U.S. capital to scale production for both the Ukrainian and American militaries.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing economic uncertainty
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
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UN nuclear watchdog chief says "a lot has survived" of Iran's nuclear capabilities
In an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said there had already been damage done to Iran's nuclear sites.
Book excerpt: "Stand" by Cory Booker
At a time when our nation is splintered in many areas of public life, the New Jersey Senator writes how virtue is a strategy to rekindle the belief that Americans' destiny is bound together.
Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 election probe sue over firings
Two former FBI agents who helped investigate President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results sued the federal government, alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
Transcript: IAEA's Rafael Grossi on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi, a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Iran hangs 3, including teen wrestler, in first executions over Jan. protests
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that Saleh Mohammadi, a young member of Iran's national wrestling team, was among the three men executed in Iran.
Divers find marble treasure possibly taken from Parthenon at Aegean shipwreck
Excavations at the site of the 1802 Mentor shipwreck uncovered a marble fragment that may have ties to the Parthenon in Ancient Greece, officials say.
Transcript: IAEA's Rafael Grossi on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi, a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
What can one of the world's happiest nations teach us about parenting?
U.S. author Jessica Joelle Alexander says Americans should consider adopting some of Denmark's "great parenting practices."
Satellite companies curb access to Mideast imagery amid Iran war
Satellite companies restrict access to images of the Middle East as the Iran war rages, with one citing concern data could be exploited "by adversarial actors."
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Alessia Cara on new album
Grammy winner Alessia Cara is debuting a new album 10 years into her music career. Cara joined CBS News with details on her latest collaborations.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
"Survivor" contestant talks elimination
Spoiler alert! The latest contestant eliminated from "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his surprising elimination and if he has any regrets about how he played the game.
Book excerpt: "When Caesar Was King" by David Margolick
David Margolick's biography of Sid Caesar explores how the 1950s comic reinvented the art of comedy in the new medium of television.
Demi Lovato on eating disorders, cookbook
Grammy-nominated singer and actor Demi Lovato speaks with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her healing journey and how she found joy in cooking after her recovery from anorexia and bulimia. Lovato says food used to bring her "discomfort and fear" but she has since learned to find "freedom with food." Her new cookbook is called "One Plate at a Time."
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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.
Inside NVIDIA's new chip
NVIDIA's GTC conference brought big crowds to Silicon Valley this week, with hundreds of companies showcasing products powered by NVIDIA's chips. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI expert designs cancer vaccine for his dog
A tech entrepreneur in Australia, Paul Conyngham, said he used artificial intelligence to design a cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie. He joins CBS News with Páll Thordarson, director of the UNSW RNA Institute, who worked with Conyngham on the technology.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Photo of Michigan synagogue attacker shows him with AR-style rifle
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
Joseph Duggar faces child sex abuse charges
Joseph Duggar, one of the stars of the reality show "19 Kids and Counting," has been arrested and is facing child sex abuse charges. He's accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl six years ago in Florida. Tom Hanson reports.
César Chávez sexual abuse allegations
More details are emerging about the allegations of abuse against the late Cesar Chavez. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Fugitive wanted in killing of Ecuadorian candidate arrested in Mexico
Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales is one of the alleged ringleaders of the Ecuadorian criminal gang "Los Lobos" and one of the country's most-wanted fugitives.
Kouri Richins found guilty | "48 Hours" Podcast
Kouri Richins, Utah author and mother, was just found guilty for murder and attempted murder of her husband Eric Richins. The state accused her of killing him with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule in 2022 after previously attempting to poison him via a sandwich on Valentine's Day. Monday evening the jury found her guilty on all counts including insurance fraud and forgery. In a special episode, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales speaks with Skye Lazaro, former defense attorney for Richins, about the significance of the outcome and the key moments in court that let up to the verdict. This episode was recorded on March 17.
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Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Gabbard asked about foreign meddling in elections
Rep. Jim Himes questioned Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard about her involvement with an FBI search of an election headquarters in Fulton County, Georgia, and whether she found any credible evidence of foreign interference in U.S. elections. Himes then asked FBI Director Kash Patel about investigations into noncitizens voting.
Oil and gas prices jump amid Iran war
Robert Schroeder, Washington bureau chief for MarketWatch, joins CBS News to discuss the current price of gas as energy facilities are attacked in the Middle East.
Iranian wrestling team member executed
A 19-year-old member of the Iranian national wrestling team, Saleh Mohammadi, was executed along with three other men in Iran on Thursday, two sources confirmed to CBS News. CBS News Middle East contributor Courtney Kealy has more.
Early details on Israeli attack on gas field
Israel has carried out a strike on Iran's South Pars natural gas field. Sebastian Usher with BBC News joins CBS News to discuss.
Alessia Cara on new album
Grammy winner Alessia Cara is debuting a new album 10 years into her music career. Cara joined CBS News with details on her latest collaborations.