Some 9/11 first responders have higher risk of dementia, study finds
The amount of dust and debris World Trade Center first responders were exposed to play a role in risk for dementia before age 65, new study finds.
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Hacking Democracy, the Legacy of Lynching, For Better or For Worse
What happened when Russia hacked the United States' election infrastructure?; then, inside the memorial to victims of lynching; and, following a couple from diagnosis to the final stages of Alzheimer’s
Vision changes and potential dementia
A long-term study found changes in your vision could be an early indication of dementia. Dr. Scott Grossman, a neuro-ophthalmologist with NYU Langone Health, joins CBS News with more on the new findings.
"Where is Wendy Williams?" doc fallout
A new documentary on the life of former talk show host Wendy Williams is being called exploitative in the wake of Williams' aphasia and frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. Aramide Tinubu, a TV critic for Variety, joined CBS News to discuss the show.
What is frontotemporal dementia? Wendy Williams' diagnosis, explained
Wendy Williams and Bruce Willis have both received the diagnosis, which describes a group of brain disorders that affect the frontal and temporal lobes.
Wendy Williams reveals dementia diagnosis
Former television host Wendy Williams has disclosed her diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, a revelation that comes just before the premiere of her Lifetime documentary. This news brings attention to the challenges faced by those living with these conditions, including actor Bruce Willis.
Jay Leno files for conservatorship over his wife's estate due to her dementia
The comedian filed for a conservatorship over the estate of his wife of 43 years, Mavis Leno, after she was diagnosed with dementia, according to court documents.
Prolonged sitting linked to dementia: Study
A new report published in the Journal of American Medical Association has found a disturbing link between dementia and people who spend long hours sitting at home or at work. Dr. Andrew Budson, chief of cognitive behavioral neurology with Boston Veterans Affairs, joined CBS News to discuss the findings.
Air pollution may be to blame for thousands of dementia cases, researchers say
Bad air from wildfires or agriculture were most strongly linked to dementia risk.
States where Alzheimer's is most prevalent
A new report in the Alzheimer's Association's Journal offers the first estimates of the prevalence of where Alzheimer's disease is most prevalent in the U.S. It determined that seniors living in the East and Southeast regions of the country are most likely to have the debilitating illness. Neurologist Dr. Dona Murphey joined CBS News to talk about the findings.
Hearing aids may reduce risk of dementia for those at high risk, study says
Researchers found that, over three years, cognitive decline slowed by 48% in people with increased risk factors for dementia.
Family sues over police officer's fatal tasering of great-grandmother
Clare Nowland, who suffered from dementia, died a week after a state police officer shot her with a stun gun at her nursing home.
FDA approves Alzheimer's drug Leqembi
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave its approval to Leqembi, a drug designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Leqembi is not considered a cure for Alzheimer’s, but will be covered by Medicare. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Jack Hanna's family opens up about his Alzheimer's diagnosis
Hanna, 76, first displayed symptoms of Alzheimer's in 2017.
Can internet use lower the risk of dementia?
Participants in a multi-year study who regularly used the internet had roughly half the risk of developing dementia in comparison to those who were not regularly online. More than 18,000 adults between the ages of 50 and 65 years old participated in the study. Virginia Chang, an associate professor at New York University's School of Global Public Health and one of the researchers behind the study, joined CBS News to talk about the results.
Rosalynn Carter diagnosed with dementia
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia, her family announced in a statement Tuesday. She remains at home with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, while he is in hospice.
Eli Lilly says its Alzheimer's drug appears to slow symptoms
Shares of the pharmaceutical company jumped almost 5% after announcing promising results for donanemab.
The Uplift: "Be kind" benches and making the major leagues
Meet a man who is building benches for bus stops after seeing a woman waiting in the dirt. Watch an emotional, but proud moment between a sports mom and son, and see how robots are helping patients with dementia at a nursing home.
Dementia care programs help, if caregivers can find them
Programs assisting people with dementia — and their caregivers — improve quality of life and care. But millions of families may not know where or how to find help
Bruce Willis' functions will get "worse," Dr. Agus says
His family announced his FTD diagnosis on Thursday in a statement.
2 saved from Turkey rubble 10 days post-quake
Two more people were rescued from the rubble in Turkey Thursday -- ten days after massive earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, killing some 42,000 people. Bruce Willis, 67, has been diagnosed with dementia. And the USPS released the Forever stamp honoring women’s soccer, to celebrate women in sport.
Celebrities react to Bruce Willis' frontotemporal dementia diagnosis
The actor's family has revealed that Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, which led to an outpouring of support from across social media.
Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia
Bruce Willis' family announced he has dementia. Last year, Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, which affects speech. His family said that has progressed into frontotemporal dementia.
Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family says
Willis was originally diagnosed with aphasia last year, but has since received a "painful" new diagnosis.
How to create your retirement "glide path"
Gradual changes in the years before you plan to quit work can help smooth the transition, a financial coach says.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will no longer recommend infants receive a hepatitis B vaccination at birth, instead delaying the first dose for two months.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
Grand jury refuses to re-indict Letitia James
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Lawmakers see video of boat strike, say admiral testified there was no kill order
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Luigi Mangione ill, crucial evidence hearing postponed until Monday
Luigi Mangione was unable to appear in court Friday due to illness, so a a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial was postponed until Monday morning.
7 tons of cocaine seized off Colombia, 11 arrested unharmed, navy says
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, identified as Virginia man
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will no longer recommend infants receive a hepatitis B vaccination at birth, instead delaying the first dose for two months.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Over $1.7 million raised for 88-year-old Army vet working at grocery store
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Book excerpt: "Family of Spies" by Christine Kuehn
Christine Kuehn uncovered a devastating family secret long hidden by her father: her grandfather, Otto, was a Nazi spy who passed military information on to the Axis powers in the run-up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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Over $1.7 million raised for 88-year-old Army vet working at grocery store
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Despite Trump's pressure, Putin finds an eager trade partner in India
As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.
These U.S. cities have seen the biggest rent increases since 2020
Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found.
Employers have cut 1.1 million jobs this year. Here's why.
Job cuts so far this year are at their highest levels since 2020, new report says.
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Jasmine Crockett called Texas Senate race contenders as she weighs jumping into fray
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
Appeals court lets Trump admin. keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Operations against Houthis played into Truman Strike Group accidents, Navy finds
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
4 killed in latest strike on alleged drug boat, Pentagon says
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
ICE begins surge in Minnesota as Trump pushes for crackdown on Somali immigrants
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will no longer recommend infants receive a hepatitis B vaccination at birth, instead delaying the first dose for two months.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
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White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
7 tons of cocaine seized off Colombia, 11 arrested unharmed, navy says
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
Despite Trump's pressure, Putin finds an eager trade partner in India
As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.
$20,000 Faberge egg recovered after man allegedly swallowed it
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Operations against Houthis played into Truman Strike Group accidents, Navy finds
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
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Book excerpt: "My Beloved" by Jan Karon
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Amy Allen on songwriting, Grammy nods
Amy Allen, who is up for four Grammys, including songwriter of the year, sits down with Anthony Mason to talk about how she went from a nursing student to writing Grammy-nominated hits for Sabrina Carpenter and other pop stars.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Lucy Liu talks new movie, "Rosemead"
Lucy Liu talks about starring in and producing the movie "Rosemead," why she says the story resonates universally and reflecting on personal experiences for the film.
Steve Cropper, acclaimed guitarist for Booker T. and the M.G.'s, dies at 84
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
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Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
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.
Google's top search trends in 2025
Google has released its list of the 2025 top search trends. Robert Ferrera, a Google Trends expert, joins CBS News with more.
India revokes order for phone makers to install security app amid uproar
India's government, amid an uproar over privacy, has revoked an order quietly issued to smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run security app.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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More on Letitia James indictments
A federal grand jury refused to re-indict Letitia James, the New York attorney general, after a judge threw out earlier fraud charges against her. Reuters reporter Sarah Lynch joins CBS News with more.
New evidence in Luigi Mangione case
Police bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione's arrest played in court shows officers questioning the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder after receiving a tip about his whereabouts. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Suspect in D.C. bombs case expected in court
The Justice Department and FBI announced the arrest of a man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Questions about D.C. pipe bombs case suspect
A Virginia man faces two federal charges in connection with the pipe bombs planted in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
7 tons of cocaine seized off Colombia, 11 arrested unharmed, navy says
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Netflix wins bidding war for Warner Bros.
Netflix announced a deal to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion. Barron's writer Paul La Monica joins CBS News with more.
Amy Allen on songwriting, Grammy nods
Amy Allen, who is up for four Grammys, including songwriter of the year, sits down with Anthony Mason to talk about how she went from a nursing student to writing Grammy-nominated hits for Sabrina Carpenter and other pop stars.
Latest on Supreme Court ruling on Texas map
The Supreme Court is allowing Texas to use its redrawn congressional map for now. CBS News senior politics reporter Melissa Quinn reports on how it may affect other states' efforts to redistrict.
Student detained, deported at Boston airport
A 19-year-old college student said she was on her way home to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving when ICE detained her at Boston Logan International Airport. She was then deported to Honduras despite a judge's order. Jericka Duncan reports.
Bengals' Marco Wilson shares his love for art
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Marco Wilson's passion for painting is making a mark. He became the first active player in the NFL to be featured in its Artist Replay program. Wilson sits down with Natalie Morales to talk about art's impact on his life.