Family of Henrietta Lacks sues biotech company Ultragenyx over HeLa cells
Attorneys for the family of Henrietta Lacks have filed a lawsuit against a second large biopharmaceutical company.
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Henrietta Lacks statue to replace Robert E. Lee monument in Virginia
Lacks, whose cells contributed to several major medical breakthroughs, will be honored with a monument in her hometown.
New map allows you to explore the cosmos to the edge of the universe
The first-of-its-kind vibrant map allows you to scroll through 200,000 galaxies dating back 12.5 billion years.
NASA probe crashes into asteroid in planetary defense test
The 14,000-mph impact is designed to test whether a future threatening asteroid can be nudged off course.
What is aphasia? Bruce Willis' diagnosis explained
The condition impacts communication skills and can have different causes, according to medical experts.
Expert on mental health in the pandemic
One year has passed since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. The past year has put a major emphasis on the importance of mental health. Laura Murray, who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and is a senior scientist at Johns Hopkins University's School of Public Health, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at how Americans have been dealing with the pandemic.
How the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compares
Doctor Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compares to others.
State of vaccination in the U.S.
Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss Johnson & Johnson's new COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the state of vaccination in the U.S.
Doctor shares warning on January COVID numbers
More than 160,000 new coronavirus infections were detected in the U.S. Friday, pushing the total number of cases above 20,000,000. The death toll from the virus has reached 347,000. A new, highly contagious COVID-19 strain has been detected in the U.K. as countries around the world begin mass vaccine distribution campaigns. Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the pandemic.
California tops half a million coronavirus cases
According to the state's latest numbers, more than 9,000 people have died from coronavirus and more than 8,000 people are currently in the hospital or ICU.
We'll be living with masks for years, pandemics expert predicts
Johns Hopkins' Eric Toner also says he thinks the U.S. will need another lockdown to try to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brazil becomes second country to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases
Brazil is on track to have the most coronavirus-related deaths in the world by the end of the summer, according to one model.
Thousands of kids may die of preventable causes during pandemic
"We must not let mothers and children become collateral damage," UNICEF's executive director said.
Coronavirus survivors may face new challenges
About 42,000 Americans are reported to have recovered from the coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University. But, after surviving the virus, patients may face new physical and mental health challenges. Dr. Tara Narula speaks with a doctor who recovered after he spent days on a ventilator.
Health expert on coronavirus & social distancing
CBS News talks with Director of Johns Hopkins' Center for Health Security Dr. Tom Inglesby on the surge of coronavirus cases in America.
Spain goes on lockdown amid growing coronavirus crisis
Since the first case was confirmed in Spain on January 31, an average of 146 people a day have been infected with the virus.
Johns Hopkins develops its own coronavirus test
The famous Baltimore hospital is one of several private institutions going that route in an effort to fill the current testing void in the U.S.
Using psychedelics to overcome anxiety
Most of the 51 cancer patients in a Johns Hopkins study saw their depression and anxiety decrease after their psilocybin experience. Kerry Pappas was one of those patients
Study: Broccoli helps manage schizophrenia
Research from Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that broccoli sprout extract could help manage symptoms of schizophrenia.
New vaccine offers new hope for pancreatic cancer patients
When cancer develops in the pancreas, the diagnosis often comes after the cancer has already spread
Doctors warn of dangers of kids swallowing magnets
High-powered magnets from toys and desk accessories can cause especially dangerous internal injuries
More deaths seen with less-invasive cervical cancer surgery
New research with alarming results is changing the way some hospitals treat cervical cancer
Preview: Hearing aids
Only about 20% of adults with hearing loss actually use hearing aids. In this preview of a story to air on "Sunday Morning" September 30, David Pogue talks with Frank Lin, an ear surgeon, professor, and director of the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health at Johns Hopkins, about why so few people who could benefit from hearing aids get them.
Johns Hopkins says "zero risk" after release of tuberculosis
A "small sample of frozen tuberculosis" was inadvertently released in an internal bridge at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore
"Total" penis & scrotum transplant
Doctors at Johns Hopkins successfully performed the world's first "total" penis and scrotum transplant on a veteran severely injured by an IED in Afghanistan. The procedure took 14 hours, and involved nine plastic surgeons and two urologists. Dr. Richard Redett, one of the surgeons involved in the procedure, joins CBSN to explain how it was accomplished, and the patient's outlook.
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2 dead, several hurt when bus carrying high school band overturns in N.Y.
The bus was one of six carrying the Farmingdale High School marching band. Roughly 300 students in total were all headed to Pennsylvania for band camp.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
"Dangerous" inmate captured after escaping from St. Louis hospital
Surveillance footage appeared to show Tommy Wayne Boyd leaving the St. Louis hospital on foot early Thursday morning, according to police. He was caught Thursday night
Bodies of 2 migrants, including 3-year-old boy, found in Rio Grande
U.S. Border Patrol agents have reported record levels of both migrant deaths and crossings in recent years.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove scores of young people to register to vote this week.
Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox
Rupert Murdoch, longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox, will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
Biden welcomes Zelenskyy as some Republicans question more Ukraine aid
The Ukrainian president received a warm welcome from President Biden and most members of Congress, but he faced skepticism from some GOP lawmakers.
State Dept IT contractor charged with espionage
"It's time to continue ur support," a foreign contact wrote to Abraham Teklu Lemma in 2022, court files said. "Roger that!" he allegedly replied.
Actor Matt Walsh steps away from "Dancing with the Stars" amid WGA strike
Matt Walsh said he would step away from "Dancing with the Stars" until the Writers Guild of America can reach an agreement with Hollywood studios.
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Bus carrying Farmingdale High School band crashes in New York's Orange County; 2 dead, multiple injuries reported
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
Shrinking Salton Sea raises health alarms for surrounding community
Without the replenishment of Colorado River water, the Salton Sea is rapidly receding, exposing a dry and toxic lakebed to the wind.
State Dept IT contractor charged with espionage
"It's time to continue ur support," a foreign contact wrote to Abraham Teklu Lemma in 2022, court files said. "Roger that!" he allegedly replied.
Drugs found in secret compartment inside Bronx day care
Inside the compartment, investigators say they found more fentanyl and other drugs, totaling more than five kilos.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
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Consumer groups says Mastercard is selling cardholders' data without consent
Customers don't realize what the nation's second-largest credit card issuer is doing with their personal data, according to PIRG report.
More young adults in the U.S. are living at home with their families
Roughly 45% of Americans ages 18 to 29 are living at home with their families — the highest level in 70 years, new data shows.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
Thousands of Costco mattresses recalled after reports they have mold
The mattresses, made by bedding products supplier FXI under its Novaform brand, were sold at Costco from January through June.
Here are the best ways to keep babies safe while they're sleeping
Stuffed toys or bumpers raise the risk of suffocation and should therefore be kept out of the crib, child care experts say
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State Dept IT contractor charged with espionage
"It's time to continue ur support," a foreign contact wrote to Abraham Teklu Lemma in 2022, court files said. "Roger that!" he allegedly replied.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
Biden campaign to air ad aimed at Latino voters in battleground states
The new Biden campaign ad argues that the Republican agenda will hurt Latinos.
Bodies of 2 migrants, including 3-year-old boy, found in Rio Grande
U.S. Border Patrol agents have reported record levels of both migrant deaths and crossings in recent years.
96-year-old judge suspended from hearing cases after concerns about fitness
96-year-old Judge Pauline Newman, who sits on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, was suspended from hearing cases for a year.
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Are you getting enough vitamin D? Here's what to know.
As we start to head indoors for the colder months, vitamin D levels can suffer. Experts share what to know and do about it.
You can't overdose on fentanyl just by touching it. Experts explain why.
Touching fentanyl or being near it won't cause a drug overdose, experts told CBS News.
Here are the best ways to keep babies safe while they're sleeping
Stuffed toys or bumpers raise the risk of suffocation and should therefore be kept out of the crib, child care experts say
FDA rejects approval of epinephrine nasal spray
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday declined to approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray that offers a needle-free alternative for treating severe allergic reactions. The FDA said Neffy needs more research.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
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U.K. to charge 5 people suspected of spying for Russia
Three of the defendants suspected of spying for Russia were charged earlier this year with possessing false identity documents.
Weather data from Pearl Harbor warships recovered to study climate science
Volunteers helped digitize millions of pieces of previously classified data.
Indonesian woman imprisoned for saying Muslim prayer then eating pork
Lina Lutfiawati apologized and said she "did not expect" prison for a TikTok video showing her reciting part of a Muslim prayer before eating pork.
3 crocodiles use snouts to nudge stray dog to safety from river
In another "curious" observation, researchers discovered that the crocodiles love basking in marigold flowers.
How Ukraine keeps nuke plants running with Russia "weaponizing" energy
Ukraine relied for decades on Russia to fuel its vital nuclear power plants, but now there's fear Moscow could use the facilities as a weapon of war.
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Norah O'Donnell interviews Sean Penn
In this episode of "Person to Person" with Norah O’Donnell, she speaks with Sean Penn about his new documentary about the invasion of Ukraine, "Superpower," and his work as an activist.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
Actor Matt Walsh steps away from "Dancing with the Stars" amid WGA strike
Matt Walsh said he would step away from "Dancing with the Stars" until the Writers Guild of America can reach an agreement with Hollywood studios.
Lizzo faces new lawsuit by ex-employee alleging harassment, bullying
Asha Daniels says she was subjected to racial and sexual harassment, disability discrimination and bullying from and others while working on Lizzo's tour.
Actor Angus Cloud died from accidental overdose, coroner's office says
"Euphoria" star Angus Cloud died of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and benzodiazepine, the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau confirmed to CBS News.
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How the AI revolution is different: It threatens white-collar workers
Emerging forms of artificial intelligence could displace a range of "knowledge workers," new analysis finds.
Apple iOS 17: What it offers and how to get it
Apple's newest software update brings several new features to iPhones, including Standby mode and live voicemail transcribing.
George R.R. Martin, top authors sue OpenAI, alleging "systematic theft"
Suit claims the company behind ChatGPT fed copyrighted works by bestselling writers including Scott Turow and Elin Hilderbrand into its AI.
Clorox shortages expected after cyberattack
Clorox says it's moving back to normal operations this week after a cyberattack reported in mid-August shut down the company's order-processing system. Teresa Rivas, a reporter for Barron's, joined CBS News to discuss what's known about the hack and what kind of effects are expected on store shelves.
What's in Apple's iOS 17 update?
Apple's iOS 17 update is now available to download for newer Apple devices, just days before the iPhone 15 is set to hit store shelves. CNET host Abrar Al-Heeti joined CBS News to talk about what's new in the update.
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Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
Video shows NASA spacecraft flying through powerful sun explosion
NASA called the Parker Solar Probe's flight "not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community."
California's case in Big Oil-climate lawsuit
The state of California is launching a lawsuit against some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of deceiving the public for decades and engaging in a massive cover-up of the environmental risks associated with fossil fuels. Korey G. Silverman-Roati, senior fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit.
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Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to fraud
Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted in the 2021 shooting deaths of his wife and son, pleaded guilty Thursday to 22 federal counts of fraud and money laundering.
Secret fentanyl compartment found in day care
The NYPD announced Thursday that investigators have found a trap door with a secret compartment in the playroom of a New York City day care where a toddler died and several more children were sickened after being exposed to fentanyl last week. Two people, including the woman who ran the day care, have been arrested in the case.
Drugs found in secret compartment inside Bronx day care
Inside the compartment, investigators say they found more fentanyl and other drugs, totaling more than five kilos.
Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to 22 charges for fraud, money laundering
Convicted murderer and disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty to 22 charges alleging he stole millions of dollars from his clients.
Oklahoma executes man for 1996 killing of college dance student
Anthony Sanchez, 44, was convicted in 2006 of raping and murdering University of Oklahoma dance student Juli Busken.
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NASA image shows "unprecedented detail" of moon's south pole region
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
Astronaut looks forward to home after record 371-day stay in space
Frank Rubio and two cosmonaut crewmates return to Earth next Wednesday to wrap up a U.S. record 371-day stay in orbit.
Video shows NASA spacecraft flying through powerful sun explosion
NASA called the Parker Solar Probe's flight "not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community."
Russia launches two cosmonauts, NASA astronaut to space station
The crew is replacing another Soyuz crew, including NASA's Frank Rubio, who's wrapping up a record 371-day stay in space.
Breaking down NASA's new UFO report
NASA released a new report on UFOs — also known as unidentified anomalous phenomena — on Thursday. The report examines how the space agency can better contribute to the scientific understanding of the objects. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins "Prime Time" to separate fact from science fiction.
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Norah O'Donnell interviews Sean Penn
In this episode of "Person to Person" with Norah O’Donnell, she speaks with Sean Penn about his new documentary about the invasion of Ukraine, "Superpower," and his work as an activist.
Funding Cartels: The Fentanyl Fight | CBS Reports
CBS Reports goes into a cartel stronghold in Mexico to uncover what’s behind the surge in fentanyl trafficking and why America is failing to stop it.
Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to fraud
Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted in the 2021 shooting deaths of his wife and son, pleaded guilty Thursday to 22 federal counts of fraud and money laundering.
2 Jet Blue flights hit by lasers near Boston
Lasers were directed at two airborne Jet Blue flights Thursday near Boston Logan International Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. No one was hurt.
Secret fentanyl compartment found in day care
The NYPD announced Thursday that investigators have found a trap door with a secret compartment in the playroom of a New York City day care where a toddler died and several more children were sickened after being exposed to fentanyl last week. Two people, including the woman who ran the day care, have been arrested in the case.