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The Judge Rotenberg Center in Massachusetts is under scrutiny for using electric shock therapy to treat students with disabilities. Anna Werner reports.
Drugmaker AstraZeneca is preparing to request emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. after its latest clinical trial finds the vaccine was fully effective in preventing COVID-19 hospitalizations and 79% effective in stopping symptomatic illness. Dr. Alonzo Plough, chief science officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss the potential impact in the fight against the pandemic.
A robotic device that helps paralyzed patients stand and walk has won approval from federal regulators. As CBS News reported earlier this year, patients testing the device say it could change their lives.
A Harvard study found teen suicide rates went up after a drop in antidepressant subscriptions following government warnings on abuse. Plus, physically fit children may get higher grades in school; Alison Harmelin reports on the day's top health headlines.
Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the week’s top medical stories including the newest trend in quitting smoking and FDA guidelines on seafood for women and kids.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the EPA are updating advice on pregnant women and fish consumption. They're recommending expectant moms consume between 8 and 12 ounces per week of fish with lower mercury levels, in order to support fetal growth and development. CBS News' Alexis Christoforous reports.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says health officials need to do more to understand whether the B.1.526 virus variant is infecting those who have already had COVID-19 or have been vaccinated.
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired March 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
In an effort to mitigate the dangers of indoor tanning, the FDA will now require tanning beds and sun lamps to be adorned with warning labels calling attention to potential hazards like skin cancer. Dr. Elizabeth Hale, associate professor of dermatology, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to outline some of the dangers.
The FDA has approved a new implantable device to help treat people suffering from sleep apnea. The new device stimulates a nerve that controls the airway to keep it open during sleep. Patients are able to turn the system on and off using a handheld remote. CBS News' Danielle Nottingham reports.
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing regulations for e-cigarettes that would ban their sale to minors, require warning labels that say they're addictive and list ingredients. Some anti-smoking activists say the proposal doesn't go far enough in addressing flavors that critics say are intended to entice kids. Chip Reid reports.
The Food and Drug Administration says it will seek stricter regulation of non-smoke tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports.
Patients and researchers testing the ReWalk exoskeleton at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York are hoping the device gets approved by the FDA for home use. That would allow paraplegics to walk, climb stairs and avoid the health complications that come with being inactive in a wheelchair. Ryan Jaslow reports.
In a petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, anti-addiction groups call the newly-approved drug Zohydro the next Oxycontin and they are warning if it is released to pharmacies as scheduled, it will also lead to more addiction and drug-related deaths. Wyatt Andrews reports.
The FDA plans to announce major changes to food labels. Nutritionist and New York University adjunct professor Lisa Young talks about the proposals with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled two proposals to update nutrition labels. If approved, this would be the first overhaul of the labels in decades. CBS News' Susan McGinnis reports.
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired March 14, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says the variant first detected in the U.K. "will probably cause infections to tick back up," but doesn't predict a surge.
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired March 7, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Food regulators warn that DIY baby formula can lead to nutritional imbalances and foodborne illness.
Americans now have a third coronavirus vaccine option after Johnson & Johnson received emergency-use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for its single-dose shot. The company wants to distribute 20 million doses by the end of March. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, the medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss.
The vaccine is the third to roll out for use in the United States, and the first that requires only one shot.
Johnson & Johnson has begun shipping its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, the third jab to become available in the United States as the country races to get Americans inoculated. Dr. Rick Nettles, the vice president of medical affairs for Janssen Infectious Diseases and Vaccines at Johnson & Johnson, joins CBSN to answer questions about the company's vaccine.
The new single-dose vaccine began shipping out Monday morning after the FDA issued emergency use authorization for the shot. It is the third COVID-19 vaccine to become available in the United States. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Four million doses are being shipped out Monday of the newly-approved coronavirus vaccination, with 100 million promised by the end of June.
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
A gun boat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on a container ship in the contested waterway before a cargo ship came under fire in a separate attack, the British military says.
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
Appeals court upholds Texas' Ten Commandments classroom law, but critics say the fight isn't over.
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
Shippers have pledged to share refunds with customers who paid tariffs once the government issues refunds.
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
The agreement, which was signed this fall, ensures donor anonymity, establishes a fee structure and institutes a ban on foreign contributions.
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
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.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
A gun boat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on a container ship in the contested waterway before a cargo ship came under fire in a separate attack, the British military says.
Trump says British leader Keir Starmer has "time to recover" from the latest scandal over his decision to tap an Epstein associate as his U.S. ambassador.
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer D4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
"Matlock" stars Skye P. Marshall and Jason Ritter join CBS News with more clues ahead of the show's season finale.
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
Tim Cook announced he would be stepping down as Apple CEO on Monday. Jo Ling Kent reports on John Ternus, the mechanical engineer preparing to take the wheel.
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.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in September after 15 years at the helm of the company. CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue joins to discuss Cook's legacy and where Apple's future could lead.
Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI after reviewing conversation logs between ChatGPT and a Florida State University student accused of killing two people last year.
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
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.
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
Mexican authorities say a gunman atop the Pyramid of the Moon, one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites, shot at tourists and taunted first responders on Monday. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports on the new details.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
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.
"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.
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.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Capitol Hill saw bipartisan calls for accountability during a heated hearing on hospice fraud Tuesday. "We are holding this hearing because the American people are demanding answers about the theft of their tax dollars and their Medicare benefits. To the fraudsters: your time operating in the dark is way over," House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith, a Republican from Missouri, said.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke to CBS News' Kris Van Cleave about safety concerns and tools at U.S. airports. This comes as airlines grapple with higher fuel costs linked to the Iran war.
Several wildfires are burning thousands of acres in Florida while the state faces its worst drought in more than a decade. Meanwhile in northern Michigan, huge chunks of ice are smashing into homes following historic flooding. Rob Marciano reports.
Since last year, the hiring rate for entry-level jobs has declined 6%, according to a study from LinkedIn users. Career expert Catherine Fisher joins "CBS Mornings" to provide tips for recent college grads in a more challenging job market.
Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned moments before facing the House Ethics Committee on Tuesday. This comes as pressure mounts on Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills to resign, who is also facing allegations of misconduct. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.