Pig skin protein gives sight back to 14 blind people
The bioengineered corneas could provide a new and less invasive solution for the millions around the world in need of cornea transplants.
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Debt lawsuits against relatives and friends of nursing home residents
Along with our partners Kaiser Health News and NPR, CBS News has found that what starts out as a good deed can turn into a legal nightmare in some cases.
Military medical facilities billing civilians
Lawmakers are calling on the Pentagon to do more to help civilians with massive medical bills from emergency treatment at military facilities. The military has the power to reduce or waive those bills, but that rarely happens. Making matters worse, most of the civilians treated at military hospitals don't have insurance. CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner joins CBS News Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden signs burn pit legislation
President Biden signed the PACT Act into law, expanding federal health care for veterans who developed illnesses after being exposed to burn pits during their service. CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steven Portnoy explains why the legislation is so significant.
Experimental treatment changes lives for cancer patients in small trial
An experimental trial for rectal cancer had a 100% resolution rate among its 18 patients.
Biden's approval rating and economic outlook
The news of a slowly shrinking inflation rate comes amid a jump in President Joe Biden's approval rating. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the impact economic factors may have on the upcoming midterm elections, and the president signing the PACT act into law.
What you need to know about Medicare Part A's depletion date
Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund will run out of money in 2028, trustees say.
Civilians hit with "exorbitant" medical bills at military facilities
Only 32 civilian medical debt cases out of 27,000 reviewed between a five-year period were reduced, according to a GAO report.
Impact of Senate passing climate & tax bill
On Sunday, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes major provisions for fighting climate change. The legislation now heads to the House, with a vote expected for Friday. White House reporter for the Associated Press Chris Megerian and Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter at Politico, join "Red and Blue" to discus the significance.
Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act
Senate Democrats are celebrating the passage of a multi-billion dollar spending bill that's focused on health care, climate change and taxes. Scott MacFarlane takes a closer look at how the American people will see the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act.
What's next for Democrats' spending bill
The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping bill on climate, health care and taxes. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what's next for this historic legislation and what else is on the horizon for the White House.
ACA subsidies to help with insurance costs
CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers explain how the ACA subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act, which just passed the Senate, would help protect millions of people from seeing premium costs increase.
President and first lady to tour flood damage
President Biden is out of isolation after testing negative for COVID-19. He and the first lady are visiting Kentucky to tour the recent flooding damage and will join Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife as they meet with families affected by the deadly storm. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on his trip and the presidents' reaction to the Senate passing the Inflation Reduction Act.
Parliamentarian alters drug plan in Inflation Reduction Act before Senate vote
The Senate's nonpartisan rules arbiter has dealt a blow to Democrats' plan for curbing drug prices.
Democrats on verge of major legislative victory
Senate Democrats are on the verge of a major legislative victory on a spending package aimed at tackling climate change, expanding health care and capping drug prices. Scott MacFarlane explains what's in the bill.
Senate set to vote on tax and climate bill
Lawmakers will begin the voting on President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act in a rare weekend session. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott McFarlane joins Lana Zak and Debra Alfarone with the latest.
Senator Sinema backs Inflation Reduction Act
Overnight, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema said she will support the Democrats’ sweeping health care, climate and tax plan. That paves the way for the bill's passage. CBS's Scott MacFarlane reports on the late night developments.
Florida prosecutor suspended for stance on abortion law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended a prosecutor who refused to enforce a new abortion ban and also supported gender-affirming treatment for minors. Attorney Andrew Warren joined CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti to discuss why his suspension is unconstitutional.
Biden signs order on reproductive health care
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday ensuring access to reproductive health care. CBS News anchors Jim Axelrod and Debra Alfarone spoke with CBS News contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller about what this means for people living in states where abortion is restricted.
Jon Stewart talks support for burn pit bill
Comedian Jon Stewart joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his support for a bill that would expand health care and disability benefits for veterans affected by toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan
Burn pits bill vote expected in Senate
The Senate is expected to vote on the so-called Burn Pits Bill that would expand health care and benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. The measure’s been stalled by Republicans. A judge is expected to rule on the discipline case involving Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in light of more than two dozen sexual misconduct allegations. And the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” barked its way to the top of the weekend box office.
Manchin, Schumer reach deal on health, energy
Sen. Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer say they've reached a deal on health care, energy and tax legislation, with a vote expected next week. After weeks of delays and growing criticism against the federal government, health officials say about 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available to go to hard-hit areas. And they've been doing it for a while, and now, “Jeopardy!” says Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split hosting duties for good.
More employers offer fertility benefits
Benefits for fertility-related care are increasingly being offered by employers across the U.S. Peter Anevski, CEO of Progyny, one of the leading fertility benefits management companies, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen to discuss making such treatments more accessible and the growth in the number of employers offering fertility benefits.
Midterm election closing argumetns
With Election Day less than a week away, President Trump has said the election is a referendum about him. CBSN political contributors Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist, and Alex Conant, a Republican strategist, join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Health care DOA?
Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBSN political contributor and reporter with RealClearPolitics, joins "Red & Blue" along with Sean Sullivan of The Washington Post to discuss the next steps for Republican efforts in overhauling the Affordable Care Act.
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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.
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
Senate begins "vote-a-rama" as GOP moves forward with funding ICE without Democrats
The Senate is beginning what's expected to be a marathon vote series on Wednesday, as Republicans move ahead with a plan to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
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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Family "is heartbroken" to learn soldier's wife won't be released by ICE after all
The wife of Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano is being held at an ICE detention center in El Paso.
John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump admin. departure
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
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.
All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
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All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Two home explosions on same San Antonio block injure 5
Five people were injured when explosions occurred several hours apart at two homes on the same block of a north San Antonio neighborhood.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran
The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago.
2 University of South Florida doctoral students have gone missing, authorities say
Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16, the University of South Florida Police Department said. Loved ones say their disappearances are out of character and they're concerned.
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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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Senate begins "vote-a-rama" as GOP moves forward with funding ICE without Democrats
The Senate is beginning what's expected to be a marathon vote series on Wednesday, as Republicans move ahead with a plan to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran
The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago.
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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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Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine
The move may signal a more constructive relationship between Ukraine and the European Union following the ouster of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán earlier this month.
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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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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How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Parents of slain Loyola freshman speak out
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student who police say was gunned down last month by an undocumented immigrant, spoke out for the first time with CBS News' Matt Gutman.
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.
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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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Georgia streets reduced to ashes amid massive wildfires; Trump administration considers bailout for Spirit Airlines.
Reporter goes viral for her wicked accent
One reporter in Boston is the internet's favorite new source because of her wicked cool accent. Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney joins "The Daily Report" to discuss going viral.
Southern Poverty Law Center charges explained
The Justice Department is bringing nearly a dozen charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, including fraud. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the charges.
Kalshi suspends candidates for insider trading
Prediction market site Kalshi has fined and suspended three political candidates from its site for "political insider trading." CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more details.
Inmates raising service dogs as rehabilitation
The Prison Policy Initiative says 96% of incarcerated people will one day return to their communities. That's why California's system is leaning into rehabilitation. CBS News Bay Area's Max Darrow goes inside a facility where one of the methods involves puppies.