CVS and Walgreens limit access to COVID vaccines as required by some state guidelines
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
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Unpacking COVID vaccine changes at top pharmacies
Upheaval at the CDC is now rippling into communities. CVS and Walgreens, the nation's two largest pharmacies, say they are limiting access to COVID vaccines in multiple states. Rebecca Adams, an editor with KFF Health News, joins to discuss.
Norah O'Donnell interviews CVS CEO Karen Lynch
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell speaks with CVS Health CEO and author Karen Lynch about her life and career.
What's open and closed on Easter 2025?
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Here are the retailers shuttering thousands of stores in 2024
Some major retailers are struggling to attract customers, leading to more than 7,100 store closures in 2024 — a 69% jump from a year ago.
"Pharmacy deserts" on the rise amid U.S. drugstore closures
Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.
Walmart to deliver prescriptions nationwide in as little as 30 minutes
Walmart is launching a new service to deliver prescription drugs in 49 U.S. states by the end of January.
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch steps down after 19% stock plunge
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down and is being replaced by David Joyner amid struggles with rising costs.
CVS lays off 2,900 workers in cost-cutting move. Here's what to know.
CVS said it is cutting 2,900 workers, or about 1% of its workforce, as part of an effort to reduce costs by $2 billion.
Drug middlemen illegally drive up the cost of insulin, FTC says
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Major drugstores testing smaller locations
Big-name pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgreens are testing out smaller locations with full-size pharmacies inside as they bet on customers needing more for health care than other basic or convenience items. Fiona Rutherford, health care reporter for Bloomberg, has more.
Store closures are surging in 2024. Here are the worst-hit retailers.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
CVS CEO on decision to carry the abortion pill, cybersecurity threats
Karen Lynch, CEO of CVS Health, discussed her company's decision to carry the abortion pill mifepristone, and cybersecurity threats in the wake of the UnitedHealth hack.
CVS CEO on the state of health care in the U.S.
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Expanding abortion pill access at pharmacies
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CVS, Walgreens to sell abortion pills soon
The two largest pharmacy chains in the U.S., CVS and Walgreens, will start selling the abortion pill mifepristone as soon as this month, the companies said Friday. Both companies were certified to dispense the pills following regulatory changes by the FDA. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Abortion pill at CVS, Walgreens: What to know
CVS and Walgreens say they will begin selling the abortion pill mifepristone in March. Lee Hasselbacher, research assistant professor at the University of Chicago, joins CBS News to discuss the move.
CVS and Walgreens to start selling abortion pills this month
In January, the FDA changed regulations to allow retail pharmacies to sell the drug mifepristone.
Walgreens, CVS to begin selling abortion pill
Reproductive rights advocates Friday hailed a historic decision by Walgreens and CVS to begin dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone as soon as this month. The two pharmacy chains said the prescription pill will available in states where it's legal. Nikki Battiste has more.
Eye ointments sold nationwide recalled due to infection risk
Multiple brands sold by Walmart and CVS recalled as FDA cites unsterile conditions at Indian manufacturing plant.
CVS closing dozens of Target pharmacies
CVS is still working on closing hundreds of stores, including some pharmacies inside Target stores, blaming the changes on waning foot traffic, rising competition and workforce shortages, according to Bailey Schulz, a consumer news reporter for USA Today, who joined CBS News with her look at CVS' plan.
CVS closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores
The nation's largest drugstore chain says closures to start next month and end in early April.
Retailers closed 4,600 stores this year. Here are the hardest hit.
Bed Bath & Beyond stores disappeared in 2023, with store closures up 80% across the U.S. Still, more stores opened than closed.
Here are the stores and restaurants open on Christmas Day
Need a last minute ingredient or gift on Christmas Day? Here's what restaurants, grocery stores and fast-food chains will be open.
CVS to overhaul drug pricing system
CVS announced a new policy to make prescription drug prices more predictable. Tina Reed, senior health care reporter at Axios, joins CBS News to discuss what the move means for consumers.
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House set to vote on GOP health care bill without ACA subsidy extension
The House is set to vote on a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. Follow live updates here.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Watch Live: Officials give update in Brown shooting as dayslong manhunt continues
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, a person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Nick Reiner appears in court, arraignment set for Jan. 7 in killing of parents
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Trump participates in dignified transfer honoring U.S. soldiers killed in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard were killed in Syria on Saturday — Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard.
House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases Venezuela strikes
The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
More than $1 million donated for hero who tackled Bondi Beach gunman
Ahmed al Ahmed, the Syrian-Australian father who wrestled a shotgun from one of the gunmen attacking a Jewish gathering, is facing a long road to recovery.
MIT professor's killing remains a mystery amid homicide investigation
Nuno Loureiro, a 47-year-old physicist and fusion scientist, was shot Monday night at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a violent Mexican fuel-theft cartel and its imprisoned leader, amid the Trump administration's crackdown on cartels backing operations through stolen oil and gas.
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Watch Live: Officials give update in Brown shooting as dayslong manhunt continues
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, a person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Recalled ice cream sold nationwide could contain "small stones," FDA says
The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027.
The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
How will the stock market perform in 2026? Wall Street pros weigh in.
Wall Street analysts expect another strong year in stocks in 2026, propelled by continued AI sector gains and additional Fed interest-rate cuts.
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Recalled ice cream sold nationwide could contain "small stones," FDA says
The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027.
The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
How will the stock market perform in 2026? Wall Street pros weigh in.
Wall Street analysts expect another strong year in stocks in 2026, propelled by continued AI sector gains and additional Fed interest-rate cuts.
Traveling for the holidays? Beware these common scams, lawmakers warn
Americans lose hundreds of millions of dollars each year in travel-related fraud, according to the Joint Economic Committee. Here's how to avoid getting burned.
Bessent unveils new Trump Accounts website — and a new IRS form
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said Ray Dalio, the founder of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, will donate to the Trump accounts initiative.
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Jared Isaacman confirmed to be NASA administrator after second nomination
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination in April 2025, before re-issuing it again in November.
House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases Venezuela strikes
The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
Senate passes NDAA, sending $900 billion defense policy bill to Trump
The Senate approved a $900 billion defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, sending it to the president's desk for his signature.
Trump participates in dignified transfer honoring U.S. soldiers killed in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard were killed in Syria on Saturday — Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard.
Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in closed-door House testimony
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his prosecutions of President Trump in a closed-door deposition with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
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Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
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Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases Venezuela strikes
The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
U.K. police tout "more assertive" approach to antisemitism at protests
After Bondi Beach attack, Britain's two biggest police forces indicate they will arrest people who use "phrases causing fear in Jewish communities."
Arctic temperatures rising twice as fast as elsewhere, NOAA report says
Temperatures in the Arctic continue to follow a long-term warming trend, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Funerals begin for Bondi Beach attack victims: "It's our 7th of October"
The suspect in the Bondi Beach terror attack is charged in a hospital after waking from a coma, as Sydney's Jewish community mourns "our 7th of October."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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.
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Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone recalls painful "Rocky" Oscar night
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Nick Reiner appears in court, arraignment set for Jan. 7 in killing of parents
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Jack Black and Paul Rudd preview "Anaconda"
Jack Black and Paul Rudd team up in the new comedy "Anaconda," portraying best friends who set out to remake the 1997 cult classic of the same name. The duo tell "CBS Mornings" what it was like collaborating on the project and reveal how much of their performance was improvised.
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OpenAI, Amazon in talks over $10B investment
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
Local pushback grows against AI data centers
A frenzy of development to support the artificial intelligence boom is prompting pushback from communities who say they don't want data centers in their backyards. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
How computers in classrooms impact students
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Watch Live: Officials give update in Brown shooting as dayslong manhunt continues
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, a person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Update in Brown University manhunt
Providence police are now looking for another individual as the manhunt for the shooter who killed two Brown University students stretches into its fifth day. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Nick Reiner arraignment postponed to January
Nick Reiner's arraignment was postponed until January 7, his defense attorney Alan Jackson told reporters Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Nick Reiner's arraignment postponed
Nick Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday, but his arraignment has been postponed until Jan. 7, his lawyer Alan Jackson told reporters. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi has the latest.
DOJ probes alleged harassment by landlords
The Justice Department is investigating more than a dozen cases of landlords accused of sexually harassing their tenants. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
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Jared Isaacman confirmed to be NASA administrator after second nomination
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination in April 2025, before re-issuing it again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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President Trump is calling for a total and complete blockade on all sanctioned oil tankers that enter or leave Venezuela. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Trump attends dignified transfer of soldiers
President Trump on Wednesday attended the dignified transfer of two National Guardsmen and an interpreter, who were killed in Syria.
South Carolina urging measles vaccinations
More than 160 people in South Carolina are under quarantine as the state battles a growing number of measles cases. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious disease at Vanderbilt Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss.
Chris Whipple defends Vanity Fair piece
Chris Whipple, the author of the Vanity Fair story featuring interviews with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, defended his reporting after Wiles called it a "disingenuously framed hit piece" on her. "They [The White House] know that everything is rock solid," Whipple told Major Garrett on "The Takeout."
Update in Brown University manhunt
Providence police are now looking for another individual as the manhunt for the shooter who killed two Brown University students stretches into its fifth day. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.