Trump announces plan to lower drug prices: "This is a total rip off, and we are ending it"
Trump has said the pharmaceutical industry is "getting away with murder" — but can he actually change the system?
Health Care
How depressed is your state?
New data shows wide geographic differences in the diagnosis of major depression, and one age group is hit especially hard
Using UV light to disinfect hospitals
New technology in the health care industry is aiming to decrease infections patients acquire in the hospital. One invention uses ultraviolet light to disinfect operating rooms and more. Luis Romo, founder and CEO of PurpleSun, as well as Eric Feinstein, investment director at Northwell Ventures, joined CBSN to talk about the benefits of killing germs with UV light.
"Strolling Thunder" event for child care
Families from all 50 states walked on Capitol Hill today to raise awareness about the need for better child care policies. The advocacy group Zero to Three organized the event called "Strolling Thunder," and the organization's chief policy officer, Myra Jones-Taylor, joined CBSN to discuss.
The problem with prescription drug prices
What one city did to fight high drug prices reveals a drug supply chain in which just about every link can benefit when prices go up
Who's better off -- today's retirees or yesteryear's?
Lots of people pine for the "good old days," but the current generation of seniors should count their blessings
Cox praises Planned Parenthood for serving trans community
The actress was honored by Planned Parenthood of New York City at Tuesday night's gala
"Eaten alive" by scabies? No, but here's what can happen
Reports of a woman's death spark concern about scabies, a disease caused by parasitic mites
"My senses were awake": John Dickerson reflects on sensory deprivation
"CBS This Morning" co-host writes about his floating experience
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's
Carol and Mike Daly promised to love each other in sickness and in health. As Carol battles Alzheimer's, they've battled the tough times together. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has been following their journey for the past 10 years to see what many families dealing with Alzheimer's endure in private.
California bill would create health care price controls
The proposal in California would affect private health plans, including those offered by employers and purchased by individuals
Your most important Medicare decision
When you’re first eligible for Medicare, you have to choose which of two very different kinds of plan to enroll in
Couple sues fertility clinic after losing their "only chances" for 2nd child
University Hospitals admitted the number of eggs and embryos lost when the freezer system failed is double original estimates
Some rural hospitals used for big insurance reimbursements – and profit
CBS News investigation finds some hospitals have become gold mines for enterprising health care executives looking for a way to quietly make a quick buck
Trump administration taking new tack on digital-age health care approach
Officials are promising consumer friendly changes and savings in areas from computerized medical records to prescription drugs
Cigna to buy Express Scripts for $52 billion
Health insurer is buying the pharmacy benefits manager to broaden its offerings and customer base
UnitedHealthcare to allow some customers drug rebates
The health insurer will allow about 15 percent of its customers to access rebates that make drugs cheaper
Aetna CEO on acquisition by CVS, rising health care costs
Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini says the health care industry currently works "backwards"
Face The Nation, 03.21.10
It's the final countdown for the health care vote. Bob Schieffer gets the final word from House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.), DCCC Chairman Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). Plus; an anniversary forgotten.
Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, plus immigration reform, health care and more
Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Gwen Ifill, Susan Page, David Ignatius, Gerald Seib, Michael Scherer and John Dickerson appear on the July 21st edition of "Face the Nation."
Face The Nation, 10.25.09
Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Russ Feingold (D-Wisc.) discuss the current situation in Afghanistan and health care reform. Plus; Bob Schieffer on First Ladies in the spotlight.
Face The Nation, 01.03.10
Reviving a long standing tradition at CBS News, Bob Schieffer hosts a CBS Correspondents roundtable with Chip Reid, David Martin, Bob Orr, Nancy Cordes, and Jan Crawford. Plus; the truth about government spin.
Face The Nation, 08.23.09
Senators Grassley (R-Iowa) and Conrad (D-N.D.) discuss bi-partisanship on health-care reform; Howard Dean on the politics of a health care co-operative; Plus, Bob Schieffer on how LBJ would handle 21st century health care reform.
Face The Nation, 11.22.09
Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) debate health care reform; Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Bob Schieffer discuss mammography screening and health care reform. Plus; Bob Schieffer on the cost of security.
Face The Nation, 09.13.09
White House Senior Advisor David Axelrod and Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) discuss health care reform's future; Syndicated columnist Kathleen Parker and Politico's Roger Simon offer analysis on the current health care debate; Plus; Bob Schieffer on debating health care.
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Iran touts video of purported ship seizures as Trump quiet on next move
Iran releases video purportedly showing its forces seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a five-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
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.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
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.
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.
AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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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.
"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.
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Police hunt 17-year-old suspect in shooting near University of Iowa
Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting that injured five near the University of Iowa over the weekend.
U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions
U.S. forces have intercepted and boarded another "stateless" vessel linked to Iran, the U.S. military says.
The 2026 NFL Draft is tonight. Here's when and how to watch.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
2026 NFL Draft first round order shows when your team will get their next picks
The 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday night. Here is the order of picks for Round 1.
AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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.
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Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a six-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without 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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U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions
U.S. forces have intercepted and boarded another "stateless" vessel linked to Iran, the U.S. military says.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
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Iran touts video of ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on his next move
Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
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.
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Entertainment
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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AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Police hunt 17-year-old suspect in shooting near University of Iowa
Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting that injured five near the University of Iowa over the weekend.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
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.
Space
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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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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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How U.S.-Mexico border crossings have changed
Illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have fallen to a 55-year low after skyrocketing several years ago. It comes amid a violent crackdown this year by the Trump administration in some major U.S. cities. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Search for 2 missing doctoral students
Police in Tampa are searching for two doctoral students at the University of South Florida who haven't been seen for a week. Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both from Bangladesh, were last seen on April 16. Their families spoke to Cristian Benavides.
Army soldier's wife faces deportation
The wife of an Army soldier, who has been detained by ICE for more than a week, told her husband she was going to be released. But the family's attorney said ICE was instead processing the woman for deportation. She remains in custody and faces deportation to Mexico, since she's legally protected from being sent to her native El Salvador.
Homes destroyed in Georgia wildfires
Wildfires in southeast Georgia have burned through homes and neighborhoods. Nearly 100 firefighters are battling the Pineland Road Fire, which has exploded to more than 29,000 acres. Meanwhile, in Brantley County, Georgia, more than 50 homes have been lost and 1,000 more are threatened.
Video shows Iran seizure of 2 ships
Iran has released video of its forces seizing two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims it's retaliation for the U.S. capture of two vessels this week. Charlie D'Agata reports.