A country star played one of his best shows. Then he collapsed
Colt Ford had even undergone a preventative check-up that found no signs of concern before he had a "silent" heart attack on tour.
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New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
He thought he had acid reflux. Doctors found a much different problem.
A chance test by a gastrointestinal specialist led to a "bombshell" diagnosis.
Dear David: Stories of triumph that inspire perseverance and compassion
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares inspiring stories of perseverance and compassion.
Cancer patient regains voice after transplant
Around the same time Marty Kedian became a grandfather, he lost his ability to speak after undergoing surgery to battle cancer in his larynx. But in a groundbreaking achievement, surgeons at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona were able to transplant a donated larynx, giving him his voice back as well as his ability to swallow and breathe without a trach tube.
What is aphasia? Wendy Williams' diagnosis explained.
The condition impacts communication skills and can have different causes, according to medical experts.
Mayo Clinic fires 700 unvaccinated employees — about 1% of its workforce
They can return, but only if they get vaccinated. Almost all of Mayo Clinic's 73,000 workers complied with the COVID vaccine policy.
Mayo Clinic: 905 staff diagnosed with COVID in past 2 weeks
In total, about 1,500 Mayo Clinic staff are out due to a COVID-19 diagnosis or exposure.
Impatience: Why we don't want to wait, and what we can do about it
Barry Petersen set out before the COVID-19 pandemic hit to learn just why we dislike waiting so much, and what we can do to keep our cool in an impatient world.
How to manage rheumatoid arthritis symptoms with wellness techniques
Rheumatologist Dr. John M. Davis III shared how exercise, stress management and diet may play a role in managing arthritis.
Managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
On World Arthritis Day, Mayo Clinic rheumatologist Dr. John M. Davis III shares how wellness plays a role in managing rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
Pence says he should have worn a mask at Mayo Clinic
"I didn't think it was necessary," the vice president said.
Reporter: Pence's office punished me for saying VP ignored mask rule
Photos showed Pence was the only person not wearing a mask during his visit to the Mayo Clinic
Pence forgoes a face mask at Mayo Clinic
The vice president told reporters he is tested regularly for the virus.
Emergency room doctors facing pay cuts and understaffing
One ER doctor said her hours were cut by about 50% and that she now is the only ER doctor during her shifts, leaving her responsible for up to 40 beds.
Transcript: Gianrico Farrugia on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Mayo Clinic CEO Gianrico Farrugia that aired Sunday, March 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Trump says coronavirus test kits are "coming soon"
The U.S has fallen far short in its capacity to test Americans for the virus. Since the first case was detected in this country nearly two months ago, just over 14,000 people have been tested. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Epic, the software company that's changed the sharing of medical records (including, probably, yours)
The Wisconsin company, led by one of the richest self-made women in the world, is using technology to free up doctors and make patient records more transportable
Can playing sports extend your life?
A recent study by the Mayo Clinic has shown people who play sports like tennis, badminton and soccer tended to live longer. Tom Holland, founder and CEO of TeamHolland, joins CBSN to discuss.
Baby hit by softball treated for fractured skull
Authorities say the overthrown softball struck the baby and her mom as they watched her dad play
John McCain gets high-profile visitors
Meghan McCain tweeted she was "going home to Arizona to be with my family"
Skipping breakfast linked to weight gain, belly fat
Researchers analyzed the eating habits of hundreds of adults and found weight differences among people who regularly eat breakfast and those who skip it
Sen. McCain recovering from surgery, in stable condition
McCain's daughter, Meghan McCain, tweeted that her father "continues to inspire me everyday with his intense grit and determination"
"He's pretty much family": The emotional moment a woman met the man who received her husband's face
Andy Sandness received Lilly Ross' husband's face in a 56-hour surgery at the Mayo Clinic
Face transplant meeting
In the summer of 2016, the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota performed its first face transplant. A widow donated her husband's face to a stranger in need. Tony Dokoupil shows us the overwhelming moment they finally came face to face.
Trump can't revoke legal status of migrants from 4 countries, judge rules
Under a program known as CHNV, migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to fly to the U.S. after securing a sponsorship from U.S.-based individuals.
Trump inner circle warned of tariff consequences
The White House has taken pains to say administration officials are unified on the tariff effort announced on April 2, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Palestinian Columbia activist detained by DHS at citizenship interview
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.
El Salvador's Bukele says he won't return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to U.S.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison.
Harvard rejects Trump admin's proposal for federal funding
Harvard University said it will not accept an agreement proposed by the Trump administration for continued federal funding.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
Trump considers pause on auto tariffs, says carmakers need more time
President Trump is considering exempting U.S. automakers from paying steep tariffs that could cripple the industry.
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
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Trump can't revoke legal status of migrants from 4 countries, judge rules
Under a program known as CHNV, migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to fly to the U.S. after securing a sponsorship from U.S.-based individuals.
Palestinian Columbia activist detained by DHS at citizenship interview
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.
Here's why your cup of coffee could soon cost even more
Coffee prices have already surged to record highs because of extreme weather. U.S. tariffs could push costs up even more.
Taxpayers in 13 states can file after April 15, IRS says. Here's where.
The IRS has given taxpayers in many states more time to file their taxes past the April 15 deadline due to natural disasters. Here's what to know.
Starbucks is changing its barista dress code. Here's the new look.
Starbucks is creating a new dress code for store employees in an effort to revamp its cafes. Here are the new guidelines.
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Here's why your cup of coffee could soon cost even more
Coffee prices have already surged to record highs because of extreme weather. U.S. tariffs could push costs up even more.
Taxpayers in 13 states can file after April 15, IRS says. Here's where.
The IRS has given taxpayers in many states more time to file their taxes past the April 15 deadline due to natural disasters. Here's what to know.
Starbucks is changing its barista dress code. Here's the new look.
Starbucks is creating a new dress code for store employees in an effort to revamp its cafes. Here are the new guidelines.
Trump considers pause on auto tariffs, says carmakers need more time
President Trump is considering exempting U.S. automakers from paying steep tariffs that could damage the industry.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
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Trump inner circle warned of tariff consequences
The White House has taken pains to say administration officials are unified on the tariff effort announced on April 2, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day."
Trump can't revoke legal status of migrants from 4 countries, judge rules
Under a program known as CHNV, migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to fly to the U.S. after securing a sponsorship from U.S.-based individuals.
Palestinian Columbia activist detained by DHS at citizenship interview
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
State Department wants staff to report alleged anti-Christian bias during Biden's term
President Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio is asking staff to report allegations of anti-Christian bias during the Biden era, including actions taken for opposition to vaccines or personal pronoun choice.
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Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Study projects how much cancer is caused by CT scans
A new study is projecting how radiation from computed tomography imaging, or CT scans, could lead to future cancers.
Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
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Protecting the polar bear capital of the world
CBS Minnesota station WCCO brings you to the polar bear capital of the world, where warming Arctic waters are putting the town on edge.
Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including white tigers and puma
The couple is suspected of raising desert lynxes and servals, a wild cat native to Africa, as well as hybrid species created by crossing these breeds with domestic cats, police said.
Antoni Gaudi, designer of the Sagrada Familia, put on path to sainthood
Antoni Gaudi was a devout Catholic and believed the construction of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica was his way to make amends with God for the sins of the modern world.
Witchcraft accusations putting hundred at risk of attacks, death
Belief in witchcraft remains common in many rural communities along the west African coast, including Ghana.
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Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
David Oyelowo on "Government Cheese"
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his latest role in "Government Cheese," where he plays a formerly incarcerated man trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. The show marks his first major comedy role.
Aaron Carter faced "tremendous pressure" as a child star, sister says
Angel Carter, the twin sister of the late Aaron Carter, opened up about her brother's struggles growing up as a child star in a new Paramount+ documentary.
Aaron Carter doc gives raw look into family's journey with addiction, loss
"The Carters: Hurts to Love You," directed by Soleil Moon Frye, is an intimate look at a family thrust into the spotlight.
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Why the FTC says Meta is an illegal monopoly
Opening statements began Monday in one of the most highly-anticipated trials in the tech world, the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust suit against Meta. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
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.
Blue Origin crew talks historic spaceflight
Blue Origin's all-female crew includes "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, pop star Katy Perry, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, film producer Kerianne Flynn and award-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez. Ahead of their launch, they spoke about their nerves, excitement and the historic spaceflight.
Vanessa O'Brien reflects on historic journey
Explorer Vanessa O'Brien joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her record-breaking journey from Mount Everest to the bottom of the ocean to space aboard Blue Origin's sixth crewed mission, completing the "Explorers' Extreme Trifecta."
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Pennsylvania arson suspect's alleged plans
The suspect tied to a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence could be in court as soon as Wednesday. State authorities say 38-year-old Cody Balmer is currently hospitalized for a medical event "not connected to Sunday's incident." Police say Balmer planned to beat Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he found him. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Gravedigger arrested for reselling burial sites after removing corpses
Police also believe the ex-worker took valuables, such as gold jewelry, from the bodies of those to be buried.
Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including white tigers and puma
The couple is suspected of raising desert lynxes and servals, a wild cat native to Africa, as well as hybrid species created by crossing these breeds with domestic cats, police said.
Deacon killed in shooting at church Easter egg hunt in Mississippi
A deacon was shot and killed after an Easter egg hunt hosted by his church in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Saturday, according to the church and local police.
Suspect charged in fire at Shapiro residence
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other offenses in connection with a fire at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence in Harrisburg, according to court documents. Police said it was arson. Shapiro and his family evacuated the home and were not harmed. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Blue Origin's latest space tourism step
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King was among the historic six-women crew for Monday's Blue Origin flight to the edge of space. Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and what it means for space tourism.
Highlights of Gayle King's Blue Origin flight
Watch highlights of "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King's historic Blue Origin spaceflight with an all-women crew, from the launch to when the capsule safely touched down in West Texas.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
Katy Perry reacts after Blue Origin flight
Pop star Katy Perry spoke about her experience on Blue Origin's rocket shortly after she, "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, journalist and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn safely returned to Earth. She talked about bringing a daisy on the flight, singing Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" and the "collective energy" in the capsule.
Gayle King shares best part about space trip
After exiting the Blue Origin capsule, "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke about what she experienced during her trip to space and revealed the song Katy Perry sang when they returned to their seats after experiencing weightlessness.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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President Trump on Monday again repeated the false claim that Ukraine started its war with Russia. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson takes a look at Mr. Trump's propaganda gift for Vladimir Putin.
U.S., Iran hold talks about nuclear program
For the first time in eight years, the U.S. and Iran held talks over the weekend centered on Iran's nuclear energy program. Will Todman, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins "CBS Evening News Plus" to break down the discussions.
Canadians canceling plans to travel to U.S.
Canadians who had plans to vacation in or even move to the United States are now deciding not to come due to how President Trump has treated the Great White North. Cristian Benavides reports.
Details on alleged arson at governor's home
Early Sunday morning, Pennsylvania state troopers woke Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family and guests staying at the governor's mansion to alert them that the building was on fire. Now, a 38-year-old suspect has been arraigned on multiple charges, including attempted murder. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Latest on Trump and mistakenly deported man
The Trump administration has been ordered to return to the U.S. a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Monday's comments from members of the administration and El Salvador's president make the man's return seem unlikely in the near future. Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Jessica Levinson have the latest on the case.