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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Walgreens, CVS pharmacy staff walk off job
Some staff members at major U.S. pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS walked off the job this week over working conditions. The three-day walkouts that began Monday follow similar walkouts last month in Arizona, Washington, Oregon and Massachusetts. Shane Jerominski, a licensed independent pharmacist, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Fallout from major pharmacy chain closures
Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to shutter more than 150 U.S. stores while CVS and Walgreens also plan to shutter more than 1,500 pharmacies across the country. Public health experts warn these drugstores are closing in mostly low-income neighborhoods. Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, a family medicine and urgent care doctor, joined CBS News to discuss the issue.
CVS pulling some of the most popular cold medicines from store shelves
CVS won't sell decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient after an FDA panel called the ingredient ineffective.
CVS, Walmart and Walgreens are reducing pharmacy hours
Cutting hours is meant to ease workload for employees and deliver better customer service, pharmacy chains say.
CVS sued by nurse who was fired after she refused to prescribe birth control
A third lawsuit against the pharmacy chain claims it illegally fired an employee who said her religion prevented her from prescribing the drugs.
Walgreens, CVS say they will sell abortion pills at pharmacies
Justice Department also ruled that the USPS may legally deliver abortion drugs in all 50 U.S. states.
What to do amid children's medicine shortage
CVS and Walgreens are both limiting the amount of children's pain and fever medications a person can purchase as supplies run low during a rise in respiratory infections. Riley Children's Health primary care pediatrician Dr. Shannon Dillon joins CBS News to discuss what parents should and should not do if they can't find medication at the pharmacy.
CVS, Walgreens announce $10B opioid settlement
The nation's two largest pharmacy chains, CVS and Walgreens, announced they are settling lawsuits over their roles in the opioid crisis to the tune of $5 billion each. CBS News' Elaine Quijano speaks with Peter Mougey, who represented affected communities in these settlements, about where the money is going and what this means for future cases.
CVS' $8 billion deal for Signify speeds push into health care
Drugstore giant continues push to diversity its business by acquiring a leading home-health provider.
84-year-old narrowly misses customer, causes $65k in damages
Caught on Tape: In Winter Haven, Fla., 84-year-old Margaret Underwood crashes her car through a CVS, narrowly missing a customer and causing $65,000 in damages. (no audio)
CVS removes purchase limits on "Plan B"
Pharmacies are seeing a surge in demand for "Plan B" pills after the recent Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. In response, some are limiting the number of pills that each customer can purchase. Sharon Terlep, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain.
CVS drops limit on customer purchases of home COVID-19 tests
Both drugstore chains say they have a range of tests in stock after working with manufacturers to boost supplies.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning to airlines that terrorists may try to hide explosives inside small tubes of toothpaste or skin care products; and, the country's second-largest pharmacy chain, CVS Caremark, announced it will stop selling cigarettes and all tobacco products in its stores by October 2014
Ohio jury holds major pharmacies accountable for opioid crisis
Lake and Trumbull counties blamed three chain pharmacies for flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths, attorneys said.
CVS to close 900 stores
CVS will close as many as 900 stores over the next three years, citing population shifts and changes in customer habits.
Drug chain CVS to close 900 stores over the next 3 years
"We remain focused on the competitive advantage provided by our presence in thousands of communities," its CEO said.
CVS withdraws Supreme Court case on disability rights
Advocates had feared the case would have far-reaching effects on disability rights.
Popular sunscreen products recalled
CVS is stopping the sales of two of its sun care products a day after Johnson & Johnson issued a nationwide recall of five of its sunscreen products. Johnson & Johnson says Benzene, a chemical that causes cancer, was found in some of its product samples, and the recall is out of an abundance of caution.
CVS plans to buy Aetna
Drugstore giant CVS announced Sunday it has a deal to buy Aetna, one of America's largest health insurers. The price? $69 billion. Jericka Duncan reports on what the blockbuster deal could mean for consumers nationwide.
Drug stores wars
This past week, the drug store wars heated up. Pharmacy chain CVS was reported to be in talks to acquire Aetna -- the nation's third largest health insurance company. There's also talk that online retail giant Amazon could soon be selling prescription drugs. Dean Reynolds reports.
Another 1.6 million Toyotas recalled for air bags; Amazon changing price-matching promise; CVS ends crazy-long receipts for some customers
Another 1.6 million Toyotas recalled for air bags; Amazon changing price-matching promise; CVS ends crazy-long receipts for some customers. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
The nation’s second-largest drugstore chain is launching what it hopes will be a convenient way to shop
The nation’s second-largest drugstore chain is launching what it hopes will be a convenient way to shop. CVS Express is already available in cities including Atlanta, Charlotte and San Francisco, and the chain plans to roll out the service to most of its stores by the end of 2016. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins “CBS This Morning” from San Francisco to explain how the service works and what it hopes to accomplish.
CVS sued for overcharging, OnStar found hackable, more millennials living with parents, SoulCycle expanding and more
CVS sued for overcharging, OnStar found hackable, more millennials living with parents, SoulCycle expanding and more. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has today's CBSN business headlines.
The FCC is slapping T-Mobile with a multimillion-dollar fine because the company potentially put up to 50 million of its customers at risk
The FCC is slapping T-Mobile with a multimillion-dollar fine because the company potentially put up to 50 million of its customers at risk. Also, CVS is warning customers its online photo service may have been compromised by a data breach. Karina Mitchell reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
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Live Updates: Witkoff, Kushner heading to Pakistan for new Iran peace talks
While the U.S. sends representatives to Islamabad, Israel's fight with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Person in custody in search for missing USF doctoral students
A person is in custody in connection to the disappearance of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, authorities said.
As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
Oklahoma tornado destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma ripped roofs off buildings, destroyed homes, knocked down utility poles and forced an Air Force base to close.
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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Appeals court blocks Trump's asylum crackdown at U.S.-Mexico border
A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum.
IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
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DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
1 missing USF doctoral student found dead, roommate arrested
Zamil Limon's remains were found on the Howard Franklin Bridge in Tampa. His roommate was in custody in connection to his disappearance, officials said.
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IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
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Appeals court blocks Trump's asylum crackdown at U.S.-Mexico border
A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum.
DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
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Witkoff, Kushner to head to Pakistan for new Iran peace talks
While the U.S. sends representatives to Islamabad, Israel's fight with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
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Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Ellen Burstyn reflects on impact of poetry
Ellen Burstyn, known for her Oscar-winning role in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," has spent seven decades in Hollywood, but she tells "CBS Mornings" that poetry has also shaped her life as she discusses her new book "Poetry Says It Better."
"Survivor" castaway on elimination from game
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" speaks with the latest eliminated contestant from "Survivor 50" about exiting the game, strategy and transitioning to the jury.
"Giant" explores Roald Dahl scandal
"Giant," which is now on Broadway, dramatizes a real-life scandal that stained the legacy of world-famous children's author Roald Dahl. Anthony Mason spoke to John Lithgow, who stars in the play, and playwright Mark Rosenblatt.
DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
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60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
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Louisiana mall shooting, Jazz Fest plot
One person died, and five others were injured after a shooting at a Louisiana mall, officials said. This comes as more details emerge about an apparent mass shooting plot at New Orleans' Jazz Fest. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Polymarket bets linked to Maduro's capture
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested and charged for allegedly placing bets on Polymarket with information preceding the public announcement of Nicolás Maduro's removal from Venezuela. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
1 missing USF doctoral student found dead, roommate arrested
Zamil Limon's remains were found on the Howard Franklin Bridge in Tampa. His roommate was in custody in connection to his disappearance, officials said.
Probe into bet on Maduro's capture
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is being investigated for allegedly betting on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's removal from office before the raid was made public. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Israel and Lebanon have extended their fragile ceasefire. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.
Louisiana mall shooting, Jazz Fest plot
One person died, and five others were injured after a shooting at a Louisiana mall, officials said. This comes as more details emerge about an apparent mass shooting plot at New Orleans' Jazz Fest. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are headed back to Pakistan for more talks with Iranian officials on a potential peace deal.
Polymarket bets linked to Maduro's capture
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested and charged for allegedly placing bets on Polymarket with information preceding the public announcement of Nicolás Maduro's removal from Venezuela. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
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At 54, former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse is dying of pancreatic cancer. In a conversation with Scott Pelley, he shares his message on faith, family, AI, and a divided nation. Sunday on 60 Minutes.