Decision expected on J&J vaccine
The CDC and FDA are leaning toward resuming the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after it was halted following reports of blood clots, sources told CBS News. Janet Shamlian has more.
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U.S. COVID vaccination pace slows
A slowing pace of coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S. is fueling concerns that vaccine supply will soon exceed demand. As Janet Shamlian reports, efforts are lagging in the South and Midwest. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
FDA cites "brown residue" and more at plant making J&J vaccine
Security footage showed peeling paint and workers carrying open bags of medical waste.
Tattoo problems
The FDA has seen a spike in complaints about tattoos. The agency has issued a warning about the possible risks that come with getting inked. Anna Werner has more.
Risks from tattoo ink
When you get a tattoo, what's being injected under your skin? While tattoos are on track to become a more than $1 billion business by 2020, the FDA says consumer complaints are also increasing. The agency recently issued a warning about the risks associated with tattoo ink, including infections and allergic reactions. Anna Werner reports on the concerns.
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Seafood fraud
The average American eats about 16 pounds of seafood every year, but it turns out many of us aren't getting the fish we ask for. According to research, 20 percent of fish tested is mislabeled. Danielle Nottingham has the story.
FDA bans soap antibacterials
Public health experts applaud a new FDA ban on chemicals in many antibacterial soaps. The government is targeting 19 ingredients found in soaps and body washes, saying they could do more harm than good. Companies have one year to remove the chemicals or take the products off store shelves. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss the ruling.
FDA and cosmetics
The Food and Drug Administration is relatively powerless when it comes to hazardous cosmetic products. Turns out, just because an ingredient is dangerous, doesn't mean its illegal. Jericka Duncan explains.
FDA orders J&J plant to stop vaccine production
The Food and Drug Administration has ordered one manufacturing plant to stop its production of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after contamination was found. Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci says he expects access to Johnson and Johnson doses to resume later this week. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with an update.
Dangerous dietary supplements
A new investigation may have you rethinking some of your vitamins. Consumer Reports finds certain ingredients in dietary supplements sold around the country can carry major health risks. Dana Jacobson reports on the dangers of a virtually unregulated, yet growing industry.
Real Food/Fake Food
About 48 million Americans suffer from food-related illnesses each year. More than 38 million of them become ill from unknown causes as a result of what they eat. USAToday.com restaurant columnist Larry Olmsted joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Real Food/Fake Food: Why You Don't Know What You're Eating and What You Can Do about It."
Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J pause with restrictions, warnings
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says the pause on the single-dose vaccine could be lifted with additional restrictions on who should receive it, and warnings about potential side effects.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Investigators are calling out the FDA on cases where recalls were not handled quickly and effectively
Government investigators focused on two recalls from 2014 where they said "consumers remained at risk of illness or death for several weeks after FDA knew of potentially hazardous food." Investigators found it took 165 days from when the product was identified, to the date of the firm's voluntary recall. Anna Werner has more.
A government watchdog is warning the FDA its food recall process is not adequate, and sometimes dangerous.
A government watchdog is warning the FDA its food recall process is not adequate, and sometimes dangerous. An inspector general is issuing the rare alert, saying the FDA's lack of effective recall procedures left some consumers "at risk of illness or death." Only on "CBS This Morning" Anna Werner spoke with the investigator working on the audit.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss growing fears over Zika in the U.S., and the FDA's assault on sodium
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss growing fears over Zika in the U.S., and the FDA's assault on sodium.
Americans currently take in nearly 50 percent more than the recommended daily limit of sodium
The Food and Drug Administration is calling on food companies to lower sodium levels in packaged and restaurant meals. The move is aimed at preventing thousands of deaths every year from heart disease and stroke. Americans currently take in nearly 50 percent more than the recommended daily limit of sodium. CBS News medical contributor and cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the proposed guidelines.
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In response to court documents critical of Trump University, Hillary Clinton is calling Donald Trump a fraud; the FDA is suggesting food companies and restaurants gradually reduce sodium levels in food by a third over the next decade
The FDA is suggesting food companies and restaurants gradually reduce sodium levels in food by a third over the next decade
The FDA is suggesting food companies and restaurants gradually reduce sodium levels in food by a third over the next decade. The administration is hoping this recommendation reduces heart attacks and strokes. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
The FDA's latest nutrition facts are bigger and bolder, and will highlight calorie counts, added sugar and portion sizes
Revamped nutrition labels are coming to hundreds of thousands of food products. The FDA's latest nutrition facts are bigger and bolder, and will highlight calorie counts, added sugar and portion sizes. Dr. Tara Narula, cardiologist at Northwell Health, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of the first major label updates in more than two decades.
The FDA granted a new brain cancer treatment that uses the polio virus with "breakthrough status"
The FDA granted a new brain cancer treatment that uses the polio virus with "breakthrough status." This means clinical trials can move more quickly than usual. Scott Pelley and "60 Minutes" have been following the trials at Duke University for two years, tracking several of the study's participants. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss what's next for the cancer breakthrough.
KIND CEO Daniel Lubetzky explains how he convinced the FDA to revise its stance on what can be labeled a "healthy" food
KIND CEO Daniel Lubetzky explains how he convinced the FDA to revise its stance on what can be labeled a "healthy" food.
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Violent storms are racing through the Southern Plains, with at least one tornado tearing through the Oklahoma countryside Monday evening; Dr. David Kessler, former head of the FDA from 1990 to1997, called the rise of America's opioid crisis "one of the great mistakes of modern medicine."
Border czar announces Minnesota immigration operation surge is ending
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday the surge of federal immigration officers in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown set to occur over the course of next week.
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Voluntary departures hit record high as detained immigrants lose hope
Vilma Palacios is one of thousands who have given up their immigration cases and voluntarily left the U.S. after being detained. More detainees are opting for voluntary departure than ever before, a CBS News analysis found.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
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Watch Live: Minnesota officials testify at Senate hearing on immigration
Four Minnesota officials and the leaders of three major immigration agencies are testifying before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Thursday.
Trump's EPA is revoking the "endangerment finding." Here's what to know.
The Trump administration says greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants will no longer by regulated by the federal government.
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Mystery of the missing minute from Epstein jail video solved
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
Civil rights attorneys predict charges against Don Lemon, others will be dismissed
Inexperienced prosecutors are testing FACE Act in their case against Don Lemon. But the law has constitutional problems that make it untenable to charge misconduct in a house of worship.
Ex-colonel sentenced for sending war plans to woman he met online
A retired United States Army colonel will serve two years in federal prison for sending classified war plans to a woman he met online, federal authorities said.
Rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
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1,700-pound great white shark spotted off North Carolina coast
Contender, a 1,700-pound adult great white shark, was seen moving north after spending time in Florida waters.
Civil rights attorneys predict charges against Don Lemon, others will be dismissed
Inexperienced prosecutors are testing FACE Act in their case against Don Lemon. But the law has constitutional problems that make it untenable to charge misconduct in a house of worship.
USA's Jessie Diggins collapses after winning bronze at Winter Olympics
Team USA cross-country skier Jessie Diggins collapsed after crossing the finish line in the women's 10-kilometer interval start on Thursday. She was competing while injured.
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Warren, Coons introduce bill to strengthen oversight of ICE and CBP
Amid negotiations with the White House, the pair of Democrats is pitching the bill as an enforcement mechanism to go alongside the changes they're seeking.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
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Some job-seekers are paying thousands of dollars just to land an interview
"Reverse recruitment" firms promise to cut the length of job searches in half and help connect candidates with employers.
Stellantis issues "do not drive" warning for cars with unrepaired air bags
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
Dispute over Cardi B's Super Bowl cameo roils prediction markets
Cardi B appeared during Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl, but one prediction market says it's unclear whether she sang.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
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Civil rights attorneys predict charges against Don Lemon, others will be dismissed
Inexperienced prosecutors are testing FACE Act in their case against Don Lemon. But the law has constitutional problems that make it untenable to charge misconduct in a house of worship.
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Warren, Coons introduce bill to strengthen oversight of ICE and CBP
Amid negotiations with the White House, the pair of Democrats is pitching the bill as an enforcement mechanism to go alongside the changes they're seeking.
NATO allies shrug off Hegseth no-show, adjust to slimmed-down U.S. role
America's NATO allies say they're not disappointed by top Trump administration officials skipping summits, as they ramp up their own regional defenses.
Senate to vote on DHS funding, but deal on ICE reforms appears unlikely
A deal to reform the administration's immigration enforcement operation has remained elusive, making another partial government shutdown likely.
Border czar announces Minnesota immigration operation surge is ending
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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NATO allies shrug off Hegseth no-show, adjust to slimmed-down U.S. role
America's NATO allies say they're not disappointed by top Trump administration officials skipping summits, as they ramp up their own regional defenses.
Breezy Johnson crashes out of women's Super-G race, but ends up engaged
Team USA star skier Breezy Johnson was thrown off course during the Super-G event in Italy, but she arrived at the bottom of the slope to a wedding proposal.
Border czar announces Minnesota immigration operation surge is ending
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
U.S., Mexico seize tons of cocaine in "coordinated" Pacific operation
President Trump has threatened to slap additional tariffs on Mexico to pressure the country into beefing up drug raids and cartel arrests.
Ukrainian Olympian banned from Winter Games over helmet honoring war victims
Ukrainian Olympian banned from Winter Games for insisting on wearing helmet honoring athletes killed in his country's war with Russia.
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James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life
James Van Der Beek, the star of teen classics like "Varsity Blues" and "Dawson's Creek," has died at the age of 48. His wife posted about his death on Instagram on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
New York Fashion Week designer on his runway
Christian Cowan is one of the many designers featured in this season's New York Fashion Week. The 31-year-old is the creative director of his fashion label, which he founded in 2017. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his upcoming runway.
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How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
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.
Americans turn to AI for mental health advice
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy. A report in JAMA found about 13% of young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice. Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, explains what to know about safety, privacy and ethical standard concerns.
AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Lawmakers blast Pam Bondi on Epstein files
Abuse survivors were present during a fiery House Judiciary Committee hearing where lawmakers grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi about the latest batch of files released on the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search
a pair of black gloves were found about a mile away from Nancy Guthrie's home, sources tell CBS News. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
Anger at Pam Bondi hearing over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with some lawmakers at her House Judiciary Committee hearing over the Epstein files and their release. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
More potential evidence in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators have discovered a pair of black gloves more than a mile from Nancy Guthrie's home, a source close to the investigation tells CBS News. Bradley Blackburn reports and law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison breaks down more on the investigation.
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ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
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Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about providing meals to millions of Palestinians in Gaza who don't have access to sufficient food, water and medical care. The group has been feeding people in Gaza since 2023 and is now serving 1 million hot meals there every single day.
Cuban refugees remember journey to U.S.
In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" spoke to Cuban refugees who came to the U.S. to escape Fidel Castro's regime for a chance at freedom. Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Miami's Freedom Tower welcomed nearly half a million Cuban refugees. Cristian Benavides explores the tower's enduring legacy.
South African refugees face challenges
The South African refugees who are resettling in the U.S. say they are facing challenges with the system. The Free Press investigative reporter Madeleine Rowley joins CBS News to discuss.