Pediatric ICUs face bed shortage amid RSV surge
36 states are seeing elevated levels of RSV cases compared to this time last year.
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Hospitals face dire nursing shortage
Nurses are considered the backbone of the U.S. health care system, but there's an unprecedented shortage. The U.S. needs more than 200,000 new registered nurses every year until 2030 to meet the demand. Norah O'Donnell reports.
How private equity firms have quietly taken over health care
Buyout firms have spent almost $1 trillion acquiring thousands of medical facilities. The result: higher prices and complaints about care.
Veterans exposed to toxic materials fight for health care
A leading advocate and U.S. Army veteran is struggling to receive medical coverage to treat illnesses he accrued serving on an air base in Uzbekistan following 9/11. Despite the passing of burn pit legislation in August, Mark Jackson was told his essential medication would not be covered by insurance. He joined CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge to discuss issues with the legislation, and ways to improve health care for veterans exposed to toxic materials.
Planned Parenthood CEO on midterm victories
Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, discusses Election Day wins for abortion access in the U.S. with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Nancy Chen.
5 costly mistakes to avoid with Medicare open enrollment
Only 4 in 10 people review their plan options each year, which could lead to unexpected expenses.
MoneyWatch: Choosing a health savings account
As open enrollment begins in most states, many families are taking advantage of pre-tax benefits accounts to help manage health care costs. Stephen Durso, associate director of benefit accounts at Willis Towers Watson, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Errol Barnett to explain the differences between a Health Savings Account and a Flexible Spending Account.
Open enrollment: IRS has big changes for FSA, HSAs
Flexible Spending Accounts are changing for 2023, but employees must make choices now for this use-it-or-lose-it program.
Biden on health care and drug costs
In his first presidential address to Congress, President Biden addressed the U.S. health care system said it "should be a right, not a privilege in America." Mr. Biden also called out high prescription drug costs. Watch his remarks and read more here.
Sharon Stone given fibroid diagnosis
Actress Sharon Stone is sharing her struggle with being diagnosed with fibroids. She says it wasn't until after she received the wrong treatment for her symptoms that she got a second opinion. CBS News anchors Meg Oliver and Elaine Quijano spoke with Founder and CEO of the Fibroid Foundation, Sateria Venable, about why these tumors are so commonly misdiagnosed.
1 in 3 women of reproductive age now live over hour away from abortion clinic
Before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, the average travel time to a clinic was less than 30 minutes.
Biden hits campaign trail in Florida, blasting Republicans before midterms
The president used a trip to Florida to blast the Republican Party over proposals to undo prescription drug price caps and change Social Security and Medicare.
What are your employee benefits really worth?
Understanding your benefits' worth could renew your commitment to your job — or make you seek out a better deal.
Doctors warn of "tripledemic" this winter
Cases of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 are expected to spike this winter. Dr. Celine Gounder joins CBS News to talk about what you can do to protect your family, and how a shortage of health care workers could make things even more difficult.
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Dancing to lower diabetes risk
Health experts are pushing diabetes prevention during Hispanic Heritage Month. As CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports, health care providers are helping one Hispanic community in Maryland lower their risk to the disease.
How to switch Medicare plans — and why you might want to
Open enrollment in the federal health program is set to start — here's what you should know about changing coverage.
Indiana abortion ban goes into effect
Indiana's abortion ban took effect Thursday, banning the procedure with very few exceptions. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz is following this story from Indianapolis.
Tampa Bay children's hospital survives Ian
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, was able to withstand Hurricane Ian. About 1,000 people rode out the storm at the hospital. Dr. Joseph Perno, vice president of medical affairs for the hospital, joined CBS News to discuss the storm.
How to take control of your medical bills
Health care costs can become overwhelming, but consumers often have more power than they think in dealing with debt.
Uganda is racing to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak
Officials say the current outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus may be to blame for at least 23 deaths, and one expert tells CBS News he sees it "getting worse before it gets better."
Medicare premiums will drop next year. Here are the savings.
For the first time in a decade, seniors will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare's Part B plan.
Biden speaks health care, takes aim at GOP
President Biden delivered remarks about health care costs and Social Security, and took aim at Republicans in a speech at the White House on Tuesday. White House Deputy Communications Director Kate Berner joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the president's priorities ahead of the midterm elections.
Biden speaks on health care, Social Security
President Biden delivered remarks at the White House today focused on lowering health care costs and strengthening Medicare and Social Security. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBS News to review the main points of his speech and discuss its significance six weeks ahead of the midterm elections.
Biden to speak on health care costs
President Biden will deliver remarks at the White House today focused on lowering health care costs and strengthening Medicare and Social Security. Adam Cancryn, a White House reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss what to expect from the president's speech and how important these issues are to voters six weeks ahead of midterm elections.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
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.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
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Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say it was "a preventable murder"
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.
Rep. David Scott becomes 5th member of 119th Congress to die in office
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
New report ranks the cleanest and most polluted U.S. cities
The new report evaluated air quality in different parts of the country by measuring the presence of ozone and particle pollution in the atmosphere.
Mexico weighs action after CIA agents die in crash following drug lab raid
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Trump administration, Spirit Airlines in advanced bailout talks, sources say
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
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Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Rep. David Scott becomes 5th member of 119th Congress to die in office
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
New report ranks the cleanest and most polluted U.S. cities
The new report evaluated air quality in different parts of the country by measuring the presence of ozone and particle pollution in the atmosphere.
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Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Condom maker warns prices may rise due to Iran war supply disruptions
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
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Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
"Let the pope have his say": Pennsylvania Catholics caught between Trump and Pope Leo
In a key Pennsylvania county, many Catholic voters are closely watching the Iran war and President Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV.
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Wife of Army soldier to be released after being arrested by ICE
Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano told CBS News he's been informed his wife will be released from an ICE detention center in El Paso.
Rep. David Scott becomes 5th member of 119th Congress to die in office
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
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.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Mexico weighs action after CIA agents die in crash following drug lab raid
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty draws big lines, and a big backlash
As thousands of undocumented migrants line up to apply for amnesty under a new program in Spain, the prime minister's opponents vow a fight.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
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.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
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.
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
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 in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
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.
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Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"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.
John Ternus to become Apple CEO
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.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
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.
Breeding a better bread
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.
Using the ocean to power data centers
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.
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Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
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, ChatGPT under investigation
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.
Man charged for having gun used by Louisiana shooter says it was stolen
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.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
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.
New details about Mexican pyramid shooting
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.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
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.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"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.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
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.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
2 San Antonio homes explode on same street
At least five people were injured after two homes exploded just hours apart on the same street in San Antonio, Texas. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the details.
Leavitt: Trump wants "unified proposal" from Iran
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke to reporters on Wednesday about the Iran war, saying President Trump can be flexible while waiting for a unified proposal.
Sen. Blunt Rochester grills RFK Jr. on measles
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester had a pointed line of questioning with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday about his response to measles outbreaks across the U.S.