Merck to invest $1 billion in U.S. drug manufacturing plant
It will build a Wilmington, Delaware facility dedicated to making its cancer drug, Keytruda, for U.S. patients.
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Moderna announces test results for skin cancer vaccine
A vaccine and cancer drug dramatically improved survival rates for those with severe melanomas, results after three years showed.
Merck sues government over Medicare drug pricing, claiming "extortion"
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
Drug companies report progress on potential skin cancer vaccine
Moderna's stock soared after the COVID-19 vaccine maker detailed progress in developing a potential preventive shot for melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer.
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Merck seeks emergency approval for COVID-19 pill; Missing boy in Texas found alive after desperate search
Concerns mount over COVID vaccination rates
The rate of coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S. continues to slow down. This comes as President Biden's goal to get at least 70% of Americans partially vaccinated by July 4 looms. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest updates on the COVID pandemic.
New oral COVID treatment shows promising results
A new study shows an oral COVID-19 treatment from Merck reduces the risk of hospitalization and death. CBS News medical contributor, Dr. David Agus joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss.
U.S. COVID cases surge ahead of holidays
New cases of the Omicron variant are spreading rapidly in the U.S. ahead of the holidays. People are dealing with long lines at testing sites across the nation. At-home testing kits are also short in supply and pharmacies are limiting how many customers can buy. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen reports from New York City. Then critical care physician Dr. Lakshmana Swamy joins CBSN's Debra Alfarone to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
FDA approves second COVID treatment pill
The FDA has authorized the second antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. CBS News' Michael George reports. Then Dr. Jeremy Faust, emergency physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN to break down how the drugs work. He also explains why he thinks the CDC should implement "circuit breakers," short-term restrictions on high-risk activities to help curb the spread of the Omicron variant.
Omicron spike collides with holiday travel surge
The FDA authorized the first pill to treat COVID-19. The milestone comes as U.S. cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all rising, with health officials warning of a possible tsunami of new Omicron cases that could overwhelm hospitals. Nancy Chen has the details.
FDA's advisory committee backs Merck's COVID pill
The U.S. may soon be implementing new testing requirements for travelers entering the U.S. amid growing concerns over the new COVID Omicron variant. This week a panel of FDA advisers voted to endorse Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral pill for high-risk individuals. Infectious diseases physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital and chair of that FDA panel, Dr. Lindsey Baden, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
FDA advisers endorse Merck's COVID antiviral drug in narrow vote
The vote paves the way for the agency to authorize molnupiravir for emergency use in American adults.
Pfizer says COVID pill reduces severe illness
Pfizer says its antiviral COVID-19 pill is 89% effective at prevent hospitalizations and 100% effective against deaths from the virus if taken within three days of a person experiencing symptoms. Dr. John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the potentially life-saving drug.
Doctor on COVID antiviral pills and vaccines
Pfizer and Merck have both developed antiviral pills that could help reduce the risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19. Dr. Giridar Malyah, senior policy officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID antiviral pill approved in the U.K.
A new antiviral drug that is taken orally to treat COVID-19 has been authorized by medical officials in the U.K. The pill from Merck is for people with mild to moderate symptoms or those considered "high risk." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green from London with details.
U.S. COVID-19 infections continue downward trend
Coronavirus infections in the U.S. are declining from their latest peak but experts warn of a possible rough winter ahead. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the day's coronavirus headlines. Then Dr. Andrew Bazemore, a family medicine physician and the senior vice president of research and policy at the American Board of Family Medicine, joins CBSN"s Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Merck seeks FDA authorization for COVID pill
Drugmaker Merck is asking the FDA for an emergency use authorization for an oral pill to treat COVID-19. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Merck asks FDA to authorize first pill to treat COVID-19
The giant drugmaker is seeking the emergency authorization for molnupiravir, which it says cut hospitalizations and deaths by half among patients with early COVID-19 symptoms.
Merck seeks FDA authorization for COVID pill
Merck has asked the FDA for emergency authorization for what would be the first pill to treat COVID-19. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the latest. Then Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena, director of global health at Northwell Health, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss that plus the timeline on vaccines for kids.
Study: COVID pill cuts deaths in half
Pharmaceutical company Merck says its experimental pill significantly reduces the effects of COVID-19 and plans to submit its findings to the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization. CBS News researcher Max Bayer speaks with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about how this drug differs from those already in use.
Doctor on COVID treatment, rural death toll
Merck says clinical trials show its antiviral pill for COVID-19 can reduce hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the virus. Meanwhile, new data shows how hard the virus is hitting rural areas of the U.S. Dr. Ali Mokdad, chief strategy officer for Population Health at the University of Washington, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic, plus new research in the medical journal The Lancet about deaths at the hands of police.
Merck reports promising results from experimental COVID-19 pill
Company says molnupiravir cut hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the virus and it will soon ask authorities to approve the pill's use.
Violence against nurses increases amid pandemic
A new report by National Nurses United finds about 31% of hospital nurses say they have seen an increase in workplace violence. Justin Gill, an urgent care nurse practitioner, health policy lecturer and vice president of the Washington State Nurses Association, joins CBSN to discuss the survey, as well as efforts by Merck to develop an oral antiviral drug to fight COVID-19.
CEO quit Trump council
After the President Trump's response to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, the CEOs of Under Armour, Intel, Merck and the Alliance for American Manufacturing stepped down from the Presidential Council on Manufacturing. The president of the AFL-CIO announced Tuesday night he would do so as well. Julianna Goldman reports.
Germany's Bayer plans to buy Merck's consumer care business for $14.2 billion, plus more MoneyWatch headlines
Germany's Bayer plans to buy Merck's consumer care business for $14.2 billion. That includes products from Coppertone, Claritin and Dr. Scholl's. Merck is based in New Jersey. Jill Wagner has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
Audio captures moment Frontier plane fatally struck pedestrian
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
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U.S. awaits Iran's response on peace deal as month-long ceasefire holds
The U.S. military says its forces fired on two Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them from docking at an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. blockade in the area.
Watch our full interview with Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
Putin says Ukrainian conflict nearing end amid Victory Day celebrations
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's rule
Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
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Watch our full interview with Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Bobby Cox, longtime Braves manager, dies at 84
Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, winning the World Series in 1995.
Audio captures moment Frontier plane fatally struck pedestrian
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Pedestrian fatally struck by Frontier plane departing Denver for LA
A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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Watch our full interview with Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new House primary as state pushes to redistrict
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
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WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
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Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Locals protest hantavirus outbreak ship
U.S. citizens potentially exposed to hantavirus amid the deadly outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship could be on their way back to the U.S. as soon as next week. Under newly-released plans, a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska is preparing to host at least 17 people for mandatory isolation.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
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Putin says Ukrainian conflict nearing end amid Victory Day celebrations
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's rule
Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
U.K.'s Starmer faces calls to resign after disastrous local elections
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Saturday to revive the Labour Party after a disastrous set of local and regional elections.
Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
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Behind the scenes of Met Gala glam
Adriana Diaz goes behind the scenes with her prep ahead of this year's Met Gala.
Hiss Golden Messenger performs "Who You Gonna Run To?"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Who You Gonna Run To?"
Hiss Golden Messenger performs "Last Orders"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Last Orders."
Hiss Golden Messenger performs "In the Middle of It"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "In the Middle of It."
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A Frontier plane struck a pedestrian on the runway in Denver before takeoff. Meanwhile, the cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak is set to evacuate passengers on Spain's Canary Islands.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Spencer Pratt addresses Mamdani comparisons
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Spencer Pratt on lack of political experience
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt tell CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi why he is capable of leading the city despite no prior political experience.
Full interview: Spencer Pratt
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt spoke with CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi about why he felt compelled to launch his campaign, and what he hopes to accomplish if he beats incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
Spencer Pratt on first L.A. mayoral debate
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt tells CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi why he felt like his first debate was "incredible."