Former Harvard morgue manager sentenced for selling body parts
A former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing and selling body parts donated for scientific research, the DOJ said.
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2 suspects sought in intentional explosion at Harvard Medical School building
Police say an explosion inside a building on the Harvard Medical School campus in Boston early Saturday morning appears to have been an intentional act.
Wife of ex-Harvard morgue manager pleads guilty in body part thefts case
The woman accused of helping her husband sell human body parts online has pleaded guilty to some of the charges against her.
Harvard Medical School morgue manager accused of selling body parts
Cedric Lodge and his wife, Denise, had been selling body parts to at least two others since 2018, court documents allege.
Quality sleep could extend your life, study finds
A new study suggests that consistently getting a good night's sleep can add up to five years to your lifespan. One of the co-authors of that study, Dr. Frank Qian, an internal medicine resident and clinical fellow in medicine at Harvard Medical School, joined CBS News to discuss the findings.
Harvard study on monkeys reignites debate over animal testing
"We can stop using, publishing, and in this case actively promoting cruel methods that knowingly cause extreme distress," one primatologist wrote in a letter signed by over 250 scientists.
Omicron variant detected in at least 11 states
As of Saturday morning, health officials have confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in 11 states from Hawaii to New York. Doctors warn it is likely already more widespread than reported. In the meantime, the CDC warns the Delta variant is still killing roughly 1,000 people every day. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more, and then emergency room physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital, professor at Harvard Medical School and author of "Inside Medicine" at Bulletin.com Dr. Jeremy Faust joins CBSN to discuss the spread of the Omicron variant.
Couple invited to Thanksgiving by 200 strangers
Susana Orrego and her husband Edward recently moved to the U.S. from Colombia so she could study at Harvard Medical School. Susana posted about wanting a place to go for their first Thanksgiving — and more than 200 strangers responded. CBS Boston's Rachel Holt has the story.
COVID-19 vaccine shows promise
Researchers at Harvard Medical School say there are promising new results that suggest a vaccine will be effective against COVID-19. Their study involved monkeys, but human trials will soon follow. Meg Oliver has the latest in the CBS News series "Racing to a Cure."
Monkey trials show promising COVID-19 vaccine results
Researchers in Boston revealed stunning news on Wednesday: After they immunized 25 rhesus monkeys with DNA vaccines, the monkeys didn't get sick.
The Memory Pill
Trauma can last forever. A rape, a car accident, or a war wound is hard to forget. But scientists are now testing a drug that may be able to weaken those devastating memories and allow victims to get on with their lives. Lesley Stahl reports.
Prosecutor: "Plea for help" text sent before doctors' deaths
Bampumim Teixeira, 30, was arraigned from his hospital bed on two counts of murder in killings of Dr. Lina Bolanos, 38; Dr. Richard Field, 49, who were engaged
Addiction treatment vulnerable as Obamacare repeal looms in horizon
Around 1.8 million people, who have acquired mental health and addiction treatment, now fear losing coverage
How accurate are online symptom checkers?
New study examines accuracy of sites that allow people to diagnose their own illnesses
Early human had Neanderthal great-great-grandparent
The find shows modern humans and Neanderthals were interbreeding more recently than scientists thought
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Man who says he was person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's abduction released
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
FAA halts all flights into and out of El Paso for 10 days for "security reasons"
The Federal Aviation Administration has halted all flights into and out of El Paso until very late on Feb. 20 for what it calls "special security reasons."
Bondi set to testify at House hearing amid scrutiny over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to field questions about the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files.
Grand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats, sources say
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
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14-year-old girl allegedly zip-tied in raid, raising questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
9 killed, dozens injured in shooting at British Columbia high school and home
The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
Videos in the Epstein files reveal disturbing glimpses of his private life
The Epstein files released by the Justice Department include hours of video footage Jeffrey Epstein recorded, received or downloaded. The Free Press has compiled it all.
FBI releases photos, videos of subject in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Khanna names 6 men he says were redacted from Epstein files for "no apparent reason"
Two lawmakers are accusing the government of improperly redacting some people's names from the Epstein files, including six men whose identities are now public.
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Bondi set to testify at House hearing amid scrutiny over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to field questions about the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files.
FAA halts all flights into and out of El Paso for 10 days for "security reasons"
The Federal Aviation Administration has halted all flights into and out of El Paso until very late on Feb. 20 for what it calls "special security reasons."
New Medicaid work rules likely to hit middle-aged adults hard
Republicans have said new Medicaid work rules are aimed at unemployed young people who should have jobs. Policy researchers say the rules are more likely to disrupt coverage for middle-aged adults.
Bought a new car last year? You could qualify for this tax break.
New deduction allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 on interest they paid to buy a new American-made vehicle in 2025.
Bodycam video shows scene of Border Patrol agent's shooting of Marimar Martinez
The three videos show what happened before and after the shooting by a Border Patrol agent on Oct. 4, 2025, in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood.
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New Medicaid work rules likely to hit middle-aged adults hard
Republicans have said new Medicaid work rules are aimed at unemployed young people who should have jobs. Policy researchers say the rules are more likely to disrupt coverage for middle-aged adults.
Bought a new car last year? You could qualify for this tax break.
New deduction allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 on interest they paid to buy a new American-made vehicle in 2025.
Estée Lauder accuses Walmart of selling counterfeits of its products
Estée Lauder lawsuit alleges Walmart sells fake versions of products from brands including Aveda, Clinique and Tom Ford.
The "K-shaped" economy will affect your 2026 tax refund
Tax refunds will be bigger this year because of the big, beautiful bill" act, with higher-income households set to reap the biggest checks.
Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
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Bondi set to testify at House hearing amid scrutiny over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to field questions about the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files.
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DNC tallied over $7 million in grassroots fundraising last month
Democrats are facing a stark cash gap with the Republican National Committee after the GOP closed 2025 with $95 million in cash on hand.
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.
House Republicans break with Trump, blocking a bid to protect tariff authority
GOP leaders launched an unsuccessful bid to reinstate a ban on resolutions that challenged the president's sweeping tariffs.
Grand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats, sources say
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
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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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9 killed, dozens injured in shooting at British Columbia high school and home
The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
Spanish skater in Minions costume reflects on music rights dispute, performance
Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate donned his Minions costume at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's short program, days after he received approval for the music.
Maxim Naumov makes Olympic debut 1 year after parents killed in midair collision
Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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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.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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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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Man who says he was person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's abduction released
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
Retired FBI agents analyze new images in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
The FBI on Tuesday released images and videos showing a person outside Nancy Guthrie's front door in Tucson, Arizona, wearing a ski mask and gloves and carrying a backpack and what appears to be a weapon.
Ex-FBI special agent on new Guthrie footage
The FBI on Tuesday released new surveillance footage of a masked person on the front porch of Nancy Guthrie's home. Former FBI Special Agent Jeff Harp joins to analyze the video.
Officials believe person in Guthrie video was armed
The FBI on Tuesday released surveillance images of a masked person at Nancy Guthrie's front door. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Epstein survivor on DOJ's handling of files
The Justice Department is facing bipartisan criticism over its handling of the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Danielle Bensky, an Epstein survivor, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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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.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Person of interest detained in Guthrie case
With the search for Nancy Guthrie in its tenth day, law enforcement sources told CBS News that the Pima County Sheriff's Office detained a person for questioning. Tony Dokoupil anchors this special report.
Person of interest arrested in Guthrie case
The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Arizona has detained a person of interest connected with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, according to two law enforcement sources. Jessi Mitchell anchors this Special Report.
Hero dog leads police to missing 3-year-old
A neighborhood dog helped authorities in Louisville, Kentucky, find a missing 3-year-old boy last month in a dramatic rescue seen in newly released body camera footage. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Team USA picks up five more Olympic medals
Team USA added five more medals at the Olympics onTuesday, bringing the total so far to seven. Meanwhile, the frustration continues for American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin. Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Teen says she was zip-tied in Idaho ICE raid
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands during an immigration raid. Matt Gutman reports.