Pediatrician who helped expose Flint's water crisis now fighting poverty
Dr. Mona Hanna created Rx kids, a program that gives cash to pregnant moms with no strings attached.
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Dr. Mona Hanna created Rx kids, a program that gives cash to pregnant moms with no strings attached.
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Mari Copeny, widely known as "Little Miss Flint," brought national attention to the Flint water crisis when she met then-President Barack Obama in 2016 at just 8 years old. She tells CBS News about her continued fight for clean drinking water in this extended interview.
A judge has approved a $626 million settlement in the Flint water crisis case. In 2020, Sharyn Alfonsi reported on Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician who proved children in Flint were being exposed to high levels of lead in their drinking water.
The decision comes months after Michigan's top court said indictments returned by a grand jury were invalid.
Jackson, Mississippi, is entering its sixth week of a boil water advisory as many residents still have no access to water that is safe to drink. The city has restored water pressure to many buildings, which allows for basic functions such as flushing toilets, while the state begins testing at the water treatment plant. Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joined "CBS News Mornings" to explain what the next steps are for those looking to fix the crisis in Jackson and what contributed to allowing the crisis to happen in the first place.
Tens of thousands of residents in Jackson, Mississippi, remain without reliable drinking water heading into Labor Day weekend. CBS News' Elise Preston reports on how a lack of access to reliable water is creating risks for patients on dialysis treatments. Then, Mustafa Santiago Ali, executive vice president for the National Wildlife Federation, joined Catherine Herridge to discuss the crisis.
Jurors were unable to decide whether two engineering firms should bear some responsibility for Flint's water crisis.
Lead from old pipes flowed through the system for 18 months in the majority-Black city.
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The settlement is one of the largest in Michigan's history.
A 12 year-old science wiz in Colorado saw a problem and invented a solution that could prevent a lot of kids from getting sick. Her device can detect lead in water within seconds using carbon molecules. Adriana Diaz reports.
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Thousands of just-released emails show that Governor Rick Synder's office struggled to get a handle on the lead poisoning water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Adriana Diaz has an update on the unfolding crisis.
Red flags were popping up in Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s inbox for months about the polluted drinking water in Flint, long before the lead contamination problems became public. Dean Reynolds reports.
In a surprise announcement, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie endorsed Donald Trump for the presidency on Friday; A 5-year-old in Maine has an inseparable bond with her duck. Not a toy duck -- a real, live duck.
Problems began to surface in Flint, Michigan when the city switched its water source from Lake Huron to the polluted Flint River. Emails are now showing that Governor Snyder's aides knew about the water problem early on. Dean Reynolds explains.
The State Department said some of the emails on Hillary Clinton's unsecured private server did contain top secret information; When you think of Groundhog Day, most Americans don't think of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
In New Orleans, lead pipes installed 100 years ago are still in service. Some residents are growing concerned that the pipes are a lead poisoning hazard. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Documents show that state employees in Flint, Michigan, were provided with purified bottled water nearly a year before it was provided to residents. At the same time, the public was told the tap water was safe to drink. Adriana Diaz reports.
In Flint, Michigan, health clinics are crowded with worried parents getting their children tested for lead poisoning -- but the high demand has backed up the process. Adriana Diaz reports.
Officials in Flint, Michigan, have started the process of removing lead from their drinking water. But residents don't know if they'll ever trust the tap again. As Adriana Diaz reports, at least 100 children show elevated levels of lead in their blood.
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As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
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Iran's police chief says young people who joined protests were "deceived," and if they surrender within three days, they "will be treated with leniency."
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says he worries about escalating tensions. But top ICE official Marcos Charles says his officers act "lawfully and with professionalism."
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
A Florida agency's latest report on theme park injuries says a woman died after becoming unresponsive on Universal Studios' Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster.
Spanish police said Monday that at least 40 people died and 159 were injured in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain.
Marius Borg Hoiby, who is accused of raping four women, has been charged with new crimes, including a "serious narcotics offense," prosecutors said.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.
A Florida agency's latest report on theme park injuries says a woman died after becoming unresponsive on Universal Studios' Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster.
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It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.
Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the annual meeting.
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
Most stores on Monday are open during their regular business hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a few exceptions.
As the president prepares to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he's made no secret of his goal for lower interest rates — but there are a few political roadblocks in the way.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
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Dr. Rachel Nazarian, a board-certified dermatologist, joins "CBS Mornings" to share her tips for saving your dry winter skin.
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
Iran's police chief says young people who joined protests were "deceived," and if they surrender within three days, they "will be treated with leniency."
Marius Borg Hoiby, who is accused of raping four women, has been charged with new crimes, including a "serious narcotics offense," prosecutors said.
Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the annual meeting.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Billy Bob Thornton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the second season of the hit series "Landman," which he stars in as oil executive Tommy Norris. Thornton talks about his immediate chemistry with Ali Larter and why the show resonates with viewers.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
As a young boy, Judd Apatow says he wanted to grow up to be like the director of such classics as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." Now Apatow has co-directed a two-part HBO Max documentary about his idol: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"
As a young boy, Judd Apatow says he wanted to grow up to be like Mel Brooks, the filmmaker of such comedy classics as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." Now Apatow has co-directed a two-part HBO Max documentary about his idol, "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" Apatow talks with Tracy Smith about the World War II veteran who broke comedy taboos by lampooning Nazis and racists, and about Brooks' long friendship with another comic legend, Carl Reiner.
The Swedish actor has been in 150 films and TV shows, from "Breaking the Waves" and "Mamma Mia!" to "Andor." He talks about his Golden Globe-winning performance in "Sentimental Value," playing a filmmaker-father trying to reconcile with his actress-daughters.
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A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
U.S. officials tell CBS News that the Justice Department has opened an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Marius Borg Hoiby, who is accused of raping four women, has been charged with new crimes, including a "serious narcotics offense," prosecutors said.
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The killings occurred a day after gang member inmates took 46 people hostage in three prisons across the country, officials said.
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Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
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Greenlanders protested President Trump's proposed U.S. acquisition of the Arctic island. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump threatened tariffs against European allies who don't support his plan. CBS News' Olivia Gazis has more.
Iranian leaders are reportedly considering lifting the internet ban put in place, but communication is still difficult for people inside the country. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the latest.
U.S. officials tell CBS News that the Justice Department has opened an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
President Trump is being accused of blackmail by European nations who are opposing his push for the U.S. to take over Greenland. Steve Hanke, an applied economics professor at Johns Hopkins University, joins CBS News with more insight.