High lead levels after wildfires sparks criticism
More than three months after the Eaton Fire swept through Los Angeles County, a hidden threat is emerging from the ash -- lead contamination. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
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FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Alarming amounts of lead in Syracuse water
Through a new report, officials have discovered that Syracuse, New York, has some of the highest levels of lead found in drinking water in decades. Some people want it declared an emergency, but Syracuse city officials are pushing back, saying the latest water testing showed lead levels have improved.
Dangerous levels of lead in Syracuse
Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over high levels of lead in its water, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke to residents about the dangerous exposure.
Syracuse data shows high lead levels in water
Residents, local and national groups warned that Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over lead in its drinking water. The city's data showed that 27 of about 100 homes exceeded the "federal action level" for lead contamination. Valerie Baron, senior attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council, discusses the group's demands to address the issue.
Thousands of children got tested for lead with faulty devices. Here's what parents should know.
Faulty lead test kits made by Magellan Diagnostics may have been used as late as 2021 to test children for exposure to the toxic metal. The company agreed to pay $42 million to settle criminal charges that it concealed malfunctions.
Residents still have concerns about Flint's water
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
New report raises health concerns about Lunchables
A new study from the advocacy group Consumer Reports found that Lunchables, the longtime prepackaged boxes popular with children nationwide, have high levels of sodium, lead and other heavy metals. The group is now calling for the federal government to remove them from the National School Lunch Program. KraftHeinz says Lunchables "meet strict safety standards." Nancy Chen has details. Air Date: Apr 11, 2024.
Study finds lead-contaminated water in Chicago
An artificial intelligence-assisted study found that 70% of Chicago children under 6 years old are exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water. Charlie De Mar reports.
Study finds 129,000 Chicago children under 6 have been exposed to lead-contaminated water
The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.
FDA says hands tied after suspect named in applesauce lead poisonings
Ecuador's authorities allege that Carlos Aguilera, a cinnamon grinder in that country, is "the likely source" of the contaminated spices that led to the recall of WanaBana applesauce.
Factory failed to test applesauce for lead before poisonings, FDA says
FDA testing found "extremely high levels of lead contamination" in the cinnamon applesauce pouches, which have been recalled.
Company faces lawsuit over lead-tainted applesauce
Wanabana, one of the companies that has recalled applesauce pouches due to lead contamination, is facing a possible class action lawsuit over the tainted products. Meg Oliver reports.
EPA proposes rule to replace lead water pipes in U.S. within 10 years
The agency said tighter standards would improve IQ scores in children and reduce high blood pressure and heart disease in adults.
2 companies join WanaBana in recalling apple cinnamon puree for kids
The puree may have too much lead, the companies say. The FDA says it has reports of seven illnesses in at least five states possibly linked to contaminated puree.
More than 9 million lead pipes supplying water in U.S., EPA finds
There are no levels of exposure considered safe from health effects.
New FDA guidelines would reduce — but not eliminate — lead in baby food
Draft guidelines released by the agency on Tuesday outline a new maximum amount of lead that should be found in baby food.
Heavy metals found in dark chocolate like Trader Joe's, Hershey's
Consumer Reports says potentially harmful levels of cadmium and lead were detected in some chocolate brands.
Children's clothing recalled for lead paint
Bentex manufactured several top and legging or short sets that feature nine different characters, including Minnie Mouse and Baby Yoda.
Trump and Musk meeting with South Africa's president amid tensions
South African-born billionaire Elon Musk will join President Trump's meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
China says Trump's missile defense plan could turn space into a battlefield
Trump's plans to build a "Golden Dome" U.S. missile defense system undermine "global strategic balance and stability," and should be abandoned, China says.
Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly announced last month that his cancer had returned.
House panel meets through the night on Trump's budget bill
A House committee began what could be an all-night meeting very early Wednesday after President Trump visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday morning.
DOJ ending probes of Minneapolis and Louisville police departments
The Justice Department said it will bring an end to investigations launched during the Biden administration after the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Louisville.
Changes at Trump's DOJ could shift which local police agencies get grants
The Justice Department has changed the guidance for a popular local police grant program, prioritizing border security and cutting language about "underserved populations," according to public documents reviewed by CBS News.
Trump Jr. says "maybe one day" he'll run for president
President Trump's oldest son, Don Jr., said Wednesday he could run for president "maybe one day," after previously denying he was considering a White House bid.
The most and least affordable U.S. cities for buying a home
This is where it's most and least expensive to buy a home in the U.S. taking into account home costs, housing availability and more.
Patrons of real-life Cheers mourn Norm on news of George Wendt's death
Customers at Cheers in Boston mourned the death of actor George Wendt by having a beer for Norm.
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Trump and Musk meeting with South Africa's president amid tensions
South African-born billionaire Elon Musk will join President Trump's meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
DOJ ending probes of Minneapolis and Louisville police departments
The Justice Department said it will bring an end to investigations launched during the Biden administration after the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Louisville.
Half of states now have laws that ban or regulate cellphones in schools
Bills have sprinted through legislatures this year in states as varied as New York and Oklahoma, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are bad for kids.
The most and least affordable U.S. cities for buying a home
This is where it's most and least expensive to buy a home in the U.S. taking into account home costs, housing availability and more.
Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly announced last month that his cancer had returned.
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The most and least affordable U.S. cities for buying a home
This is where it's most and least expensive to buy a home in the U.S. taking into account home costs, housing availability and more.
Where around the U.S. you'll pay the most for fast food
The average cost of a fast-food meal in the U.S. is now $11.56 in major cities across the U.S., according to LendingTree.
Behind on your student loan? Here's what to know about wage garnishment.
With the Department of Education this month resuming collections on student loans, millions of Americans are at risk of having their wages garnished.
Electricity demand expected to jump by more than 75% by 2050, report says
Electricity demand could jump at least 25% in the next five years and as much as 78% by 2050.
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun says he's the biggest owner of Trump's meme coin
Justin Sun — who owns $19 million worth of President Trump's meme coin — will attend a dinner with the president, after regulators paused a Biden-era lawsuit against Sun.
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Trump and Musk meeting with South Africa's president amid tensions
South African-born billionaire Elon Musk will join President Trump's meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
DOJ ending probes of Minneapolis and Louisville police departments
The Justice Department said it will bring an end to investigations launched during the Biden administration after the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Louisville.
Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly announced last month that his cancer had returned.
China says Trump's missile defense plan could turn space into a battlefield
Trump's plans to build a "Golden Dome" U.S. missile defense system undermine "global strategic balance and stability," and should be abandoned, China says.
Trump Jr. says "maybe one day" he'll run for president
President Trump's oldest son, Don Jr., said Wednesday he could run for president "maybe one day," after previously denying he was considering a White House bid.
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Disabled students say they feel left behind in emergencies
From fires to tornadoes to potential violence inside schools, millions of public school children with disabilities fear they will be left behind in emergency situations.
RFK Jr. tells farmers, GOP not to worry about his report targeting pesticides
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to release a report Thursday on how pesticides and other issues may be linked to childhood chronic diseases.
Biden's last prostate cancer blood test was in 2014, spokesperson says
Former President Joe Biden — who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer — got his last blood test for the cancer over a decade ago.
Allina surgeon removed woman's kidney instead of spleen, lawsuit says
A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney.
Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA tightening rules
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
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Trump and Musk meeting with South Africa's president amid tensions
South African-born billionaire Elon Musk will join President Trump's meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Pro-Russia former Ukrainian politician reportedly gunned down in Spain
Andriy Portnov, a pro-Russian former politician from Ukraine who was sanctioned by the U.S., was reportedly gunned down outside his kids' school in Madrid.
China says Trump's missile defense plan could turn space into a battlefield
Trump's plans to build a "Golden Dome" U.S. missile defense system undermine "global strategic balance and stability," and should be abandoned, China says.
Video shows drug-smuggling cat caught by prison guards
The justice ministry shared a video of the cat, which was carrying over 230 grams of marijuana and 67 grams of crack cocaine.
2 elephants getting some 400 pills a day each to battle tuberculosis
A team of doctors and vets in Pakistan has developed a novel treatment for a pair of elephants suffering from tuberculosis that involves feeding them at least 400 pills a day.
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Is the spy tech in Mission: Impossible real?
Jonna Mendez, former CIA chief of disguise, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" for Mission: Impossible Week to answer the question, how close is Hollywood to real-world espionage?
Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff on new movie
Simon Pegg and Pom Klementieff reprise their roles as Benji and Paris in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," with Klementieff's character seeking revenge against her former boss.
Matchmaker Maria shares dating advice
Maria Avgitidis, also known as "Matchmaker Maria," offers her signature no-nonsense relationship advice in her debut book, "Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria's No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love."
Eva Erickson, Joe Hunter on "Survivor"
Eva Erickson, the show's first contestant with autism, shares how her bond with tribemate Joe Hunter shaped her "Survivor" journey. Both are now in the final five.
"Cheers" actor George Wendt dies at 76
Comedian and actor George Wendt, who played Norm on the show "Cheers," died Tuesday at the age of 76. CBS News' Carter Evans looks back at his life and legacy.
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Half of states now have laws that ban or regulate cellphones in schools
Bills have sprinted through legislatures this year in states as varied as New York and Oklahoma, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are bad for kids.
Survey finds teachers increasingly use AI
As many students face criticism and punishment for using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for assignments, new reporting shows that many instructors are increasingly using those same programs. New York Times technology reporter Kashmir Hill joins the "Daily Report" to discuss her piece on the topic.
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.
Big tech stocks dip lower
The Dow ended Tuesday down more than 100 points and S&P ended its six-day winning streak. Plus, Home Depot said it does not plan to raise its prices due to tariffs. CBS News business contributor Javier David has more.
Elon Musk says he intends to still be Tesla CEO for years to come
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's committed to still being CEO of Tesla in five years from now.
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Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Regina Ventura testifies at Combs trial
Regina Ventura, Cassie Ventura's mother, testified Tuesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. Ventura alleged that Combs extorted her for money and threatened to release explicit videos of her daughter. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Manhunt continues for five jail escapees
Half of the escaped inmates from a New Orleans jailbreak have been recaptured, Louisiana State Police announced. A maintenance worker from the jail was also arrested for allegedly helping the inmates escape. CBS News' Kati Weis has the latest.
Video shows drug-smuggling cat caught by prison guards
The justice ministry shared a video of the cat, which was carrying over 230 grams of marijuana and 67 grams of crack cocaine.
6 bystanders killed in crossfire of armed clashes near Acapulco
Acapulco was once a playground of the rich and famous. Today the city is engulfed by violence linked to drug cartels.
Fifth escaped New Orleans jail inmate captured; 5 remain at large
Ten inmates in all broke out of the New Orleans jail, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, which runs the facility.
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Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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More on UK, EU agreement
The United Kingdom and the European Union struck a new deal Monday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says puts Britain "back on the world stage." Jeanna Smialek, the Brussels bureau chief for the New York Times, joins CBS Morning News with more.
Is the spy tech in Mission: Impossible real?
Jonna Mendez, former CIA chief of disguise, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" for Mission: Impossible Week to answer the question, how close is Hollywood to real-world espionage?
FDA limits COVID-19 booster access
Dr. Celine Gounder explains the FDA's new policy restricting updated COVID-19 booster shots to people 65 and older or those at high risk of severe illness.
Regina Ventura testifies at Combs trial
Regina Ventura, Cassie Ventura's mother, testified Tuesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. Ventura alleged that Combs extorted her for money and threatened to release explicit videos of her daughter. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Trump GOP visit, "Golden Dome" plan
President Trump met with House Republicans on Tuesday as divisions remain regarding the budget plan moving through the lower chamber. Mr. Trump also announced his plans for a multibillion-dollar "Golden Dome" missile defense system. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has updates.