Senate committee advances Oz's nomination to lead Medicare, Medicaid agency
The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Dr. Oz pledges to continue Medicare drug price talks started by Biden
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.
Why hospitals are treating patients at home
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed beds -- a persistent issue in facilities such as Mass General Brigham. Mark Strassmann reports.
Here's what to know about Social Security's new overpayment rule
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
What Americans want Trump's speech to discuss
President Trump is expected to lay out his legislative priorities during his address to Congress tonight. CBS News polling has some insights on what Americans want to see from lawmakers. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
What to know about Medicaid as Republicans consider cuts
Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into the U.S. health care system.
Trump administration pauses federal grants
The Trump administration has paused all federal grants and loans and while it will not pause Social Security or Medicare benefits, there is a temporary hold on all programs related to DEI, the Green New Deal and foreign aid assistance. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Ozempic, Wegovy on list for Medicare drug price negotiations
The hugely popular medications Ozempic and Wegovy, used for diabetes and weight loss, will be included in the next round of talks to negotiate lower Medicare drug prices.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new $2,000 prescription drug cap
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
The health stories that shaped 2024
2024 was a year of historic health headlines. From Ozempic to E. coli, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to look back at the medical stories that defined the year.
New White House rule expands GLP-1 access
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Doctor on Biden's GLP-1 drug coverage plan
The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would make popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses whether the current or next administration can make this happen.
Behind Biden's weight loss drug proposal
President Biden's proposal to expand Medicaid and Medicare coverage for some weight loss drugs could impact thousands of Americans. CBS News' Alexander Tin breaks down what's known about the expansion.
Biden's weight loss drug coverage plan
President Biden's proposal for Medicaid and Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could draw opposition from the drug industry and President-elect Donald Trump's administration. Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent for Kaiser Health News, joins CBS News with more.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Trump fills out picks to lead health agencies
President-elect Donald Trump is rounding out his Cabinet with several choices to lead the nation's top health agencies. Dr. Richard Besser, former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, joins CBS News to examine Trump's picks.
Doctor answers latest medical questions
Cases of several dangerous bacterial infections and viruses have been growing around the U.S. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder answers questions about these health concerns. She also discusses President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Trump names RFK Jr. as his pick to run HHS
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. If confirmed, Kennedy would be in charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Food and Drug Administration. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2025. Here's what to know.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Trump's White House return poised to tangle health care safety net
Former President Donald Trump's election victory and looming return to the White House will likely bring changes that scale back the nation's public health insurance programs.
Election outcome could bring big changes to Medicare
How the U.S. election plays out could have a major impact on the millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare. Here's what to know.
How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
Medicare Advantage plans get billions for dubious diagnoses: Report
Medicare Advantage plans run by private insurers are reaping billions by making home visits for senior citizens.
2 powerful earthquakes rock Thailand and Myanmar
The violent temblors prompted evacuations of buildings. A skyscraper being built in Bangkok collapsed. There was no early word on injuries or other damage.
Trump hasn't asked Waltz to resign, but Signal chat is "still a hot potato," official says
The Trump administration is still monitoring the fallout from the disclosure of attack plans, as a watchdog inquiry looms.
Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.N. ambassador withdrawn
No Senate confirmation hearing had been scheduled for U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, a congresswoman from New York.
Want to avoid costly environmental regulations? Just email the EPA.
The EPA announced that it would speed up the process by which industry can bypass provisions of the Clean Air Act by emailing President Trump.
Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked
The comments come amid two high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
Americans' economic outlook a bit more pessimistic, CBS News poll finds
Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
The Trump administration plans to shrink the workforce of the Department of Health and Human Services as part of a major restructuring.
Selena Quintanilla's killer, Yolanda Saldívar, denied parole
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
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Trump administration to investigate 4 California universities over admissions
The latest action comes after the U.S. Department of Education said it was investigating 52 universities for alleged racial discrimination earlier this month.
Want to avoid costly environmental regulations? Just email the EPA.
The EPA announced that it would speed up the process by which industry can bypass provisions of the Clean Air Act by emailing President Trump.
Trump's tariffs won't just raise car prices, but insurances rates, experts say
President Trump's newly announced 25% tariffs on all vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S. is set to take effect April 2.
Tesla arson suspect charged in Las Vegas "targeted attack," police say
Las Vegas police arrested 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim in connection with a "targeted attack" where he allegedly damaged at least five Tesla vehicles.
Which automakers are most susceptible to Trump's 25% car tariffs?
These automakers are the most and least exposed to President Trump's sweeping tariffs on automobiles.
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Trump's tariffs won't just raise car prices, but insurances rates, experts say
President Trump's newly announced 25% tariffs on all vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S. is set to take effect April 2.
Which automakers are most susceptible to Trump's 25% car tariffs?
These automakers are the most and least exposed to President Trump's sweeping tariffs on automobiles.
U.S. economy is facing a long-term slowdown, CBO report says
Weak population gains and higher government spending could hamper growth over the next 30 years, the CBO said Thursday.
Americans' economic outlook a bit more pessimistic, CBS News poll finds
Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
What tariffs are Trump planning for April 2, or "liberation day"?
Here's what to know about tariffs ahead of President Trump's plans to announce new import duties on April 2.
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Trump administration to investigate 4 California universities over admissions
The latest action comes after the U.S. Department of Education said it was investigating 52 universities for alleged racial discrimination earlier this month.
Want to avoid costly environmental regulations? Just email the EPA.
The EPA announced that it would speed up the process by which industry can bypass provisions of the Clean Air Act by emailing President Trump.
Trump's tariffs won't just raise car prices, but insurances rates, experts say
President Trump's newly announced 25% tariffs on all vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S. is set to take effect April 2.
Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked
The comments come amid two more high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.
Canada launches anti-tariff billboards in multiple U.S. states
Billboards such as those spotted in the Metro Detroit area this week read, "Tariffs are a tax on your grocery bill."
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Kansas reports measles outbreak with 23 cases
23 measles cases have been confirmed in Kansas, marking an outbreak for the state, according to local health officials.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Their physical therapy coverage ran out before they could walk again
Health plans limit physical or occupational therapy sessions to as few as 20 a year, no matter the patient's infirmities.
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
What food dye bans mean for your health and the food in your fridge
West Virginia is banning seven artificial food dyes, including Red No. 40, in the most sweeping state level food dye ban in the U.S.
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2 strong quakes rock Thailand and Myanmar, collapsing skyscraper being built
Two violent earthquakes rocked Thailand and Myanmar, prompting evacuations of buildings. A skyscraper being built in Bangkok collapsed.
Canada launches anti-tariff billboards in multiple U.S. states
Billboards such as those spotted in the Metro Detroit area this week read, "Tariffs are a tax on your grocery bill."
5 injured, including 2 Americans, in stabbing attack in Amsterdam
Authorities said that no motive had been established for the stabbing attack in Amsterdam that injured five people.
Trump's auto tariffs draw rebukes, concern from U.S. trading partners
Reaction to Trump's 25% auto tariffs include neighbors who insist "there shouldn't be any tariffs," to adversaries who say nobody will win a trade war.
Turkey criticized for detaining journalists amid nationwide protests
Turkish authorities detained and deported BBC correspondent Mark Lowen and arrested other journalists amid the largest nationwide protests in a decade.
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Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
John Grisham reveals new novel
Best-selling author John Grisham joins CBS Mornings to debut his 52nd book, "The Widow," which is his first-ever mystery. Grisham opens up about writing a new kind of story, the twist that changed the ending, and the inspiration behind a book that's already making headlines.
Lady Gaga announces Mayhem tour for 2025. Here are details.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
"Note to Self": Singer Lea Salonga
In a special Women's History Month edition of "Note to Self," Tony Award-winning actress and Disney legend Lea Salonga writes a heartfelt letter to her 17-year-old self—revisiting her journey from the Philippines to Broadway and the legacy she unknowingly built for the next generation of Asian performers.
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Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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Tesla arson suspect charged in Las Vegas "targeted attack," police say
Las Vegas police arrested 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim in connection with a "targeted attack" where he allegedly damaged at least five Tesla vehicles.
Selena Quintanilla's killer, Yolanda Saldívar, denied parole
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
5 injured, including 2 Americans, in stabbing attack in Amsterdam
Authorities said that no motive had been established for the stabbing attack in Amsterdam that injured five people.
Police make arrest tied to Tesla arson attack
Federal authorities have taken into custody the man accused of setting Teslas on fire at a Las Vegas collision center. Police first arrested the man on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Mexican drug lord charged with killing DEA agent could face death penalty
Federal prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty against Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero in a sprawling case that includes the 1985 killing of a DEA agent.
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William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
Democrats warn of cuts to space office
Democratic members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee are warning that Department of Government Efficiency cuts to the Office of Space Commerce at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could harm American interests. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
What to know as Gayle King gears up for April space flight
Gayle King will step out of her comfort zone and into a space suit alongside Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn.
NOAA cuts could impact space companies, satellites, Democrats warn
NOAA's Office of Space Commerce plays a crucial role in the growing space industry and is tasked with helping to manage satellite traffic to guard against collisions.
Data on dark energy, universe collapse
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
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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.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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How cherry blossoms arrived to the U.S.
Early spring comes with a cherry on top -- a cherry blossom to be more exact. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois has more.
Impact of Trump health cuts at CDC, FDA
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced a major overhaul at the department. The move will slash 10,000 workers, including positions at the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss.
Woman initially thought her colon cancer was IBS
There has been a startling rise in the rate of colon cancer cases among younger Americans. Natalie Brand reports on a group of doctors investigating the increase, and a young woman raising awareness about the importance of early detection.
Senators grill FAA head over mid-air collision
The acting head of the FAA admitted "something was missed" when explaining what led to the deadly midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner in January. Senators also grilled the top aviation official on why thousands of previous close calls at Reagan National Airport went unaddressed. Nikole Killion has the latest.
North Carolina wildfires threaten new devastation
Wildfires are burning across the Carolinas. Dave Malkoff reports.