Jury finds weed killer contributed to man's cancer
The unanimous verdict came in a trial that plaintiffs' attorneys said could help determine the fate of hundreds of similar lawsuits against Roundup's manufacturer, agribusiness giant Monsanto.
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Jury finds Monsanto's Roundup caused another man's cancer
It's the second verdict finding the active ingredient, glyphosate, led to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a California man
Consumer group finds traces of weed killer in beer and wine
Even products from organic makers have been found to contain glyphosate, with only one beer given the all-clear
Roundup trial: High-stakes trial over cancer claim begins in California
70-year-old Edwin Hardeman alleges that use of the weed killer on his 56-acre property is linked to his cancer
Oat cereals have trace amounts of weed killer
Environmental advocacy group targets General Mills and Quaker Oats, both of which say their products are safe to eat
Monsanto punitive damages slashed by judge; Verdict upheld
DeWayne Johnson, who claims Monsanto's Roundup caused his cancer, could demand a new trial
Judge may overturn $289 million verdict in Monsanto case
A jury found in August that Monsanto knew, or should have known, its Roundup weed-killer causes cancer
Roundup weed killer may play role in widespread bee deaths, study finds
For the past decade, bee colonies have been dying off in high numbers, and a new study suggests the widely used herbicide may be a factor
Monsanto plaintiff awarded $289M speaks out
A man who won a landmark lawsuit against the agricultural giant, Monsanto, is speaking out for the first time on "CBS This Morning." Monsanto was ordered to pay $289 million in damages to former school groundskeeper, Dewayne "Lee" Johnson. A jury found the company's widely used glysphosate-based weed killer caused Johnson's terminal cancer. Anna Werner reports.
Man dying of cancer says $289M Monsanto verdict not "in vain"
Agricultural giant was ordered to pay damages to Dewayne "Lee" Johnson after a jury found the company's weed killer caused his terminal cancer
Cancer patient who was awarded $289M in Monsanto case speaks out
Dewayne "Lee" Johnson alleges that his use of Monsanto's weed killer Roundup contributed to his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Bayer dumped Monsanto name, but not its troubles
German conglomerate whacked by Wall Street as investors fret over possible cancer link to widely used weed killer
Dangers of weed-killing chemical glyphosate
A chemical that could cause cancer was found in popular breakfast foods such as Quaker Oats and Cheerios. Glypohsate is also found in Monsanto's weed-killing products. Rene Ebersole has been reporting on the Monsanto trials for The Nation in a partnership with the Food and Environmental reporting network. She joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest.
Why man who won $289M weedkiller award won't get most of the money
Because of a change in the tax law, man who won massive weedkiller award could end up with much less
Weed-killing chemical linked to cancer found in some children's breakfast foods
31 out of 45 tested products had glyphosate levels higher than what some scientists consider safe for children
Bayer shares slump after $289M Monsanto Roundup verdict
Former groundskeeper won massive award after claiming that exposure to weed killer gave him cancer
Monsanto ordered to pay $289M
A San Francisco jury ordered chemical giant Monsanto pay $289 million to a former groundskeeper who said their weedkiller contributed to his cancer. Jurors ruled the product contributed to his cancer and Monsanto should have provided a warning of the potential health hazard. John Blackstone reports.
Monsanto loses weed killer cancer case
Environmental groups are applauding the landmark ruling for a former school groundskeeper in his years-long battle with the chemical giant Monsanto. The jury found the company at fault for allowing the man to contract cancer after using its popular weed killer for years. John Blackstone reports.
Chemical giant ordered to pay $289M in Roundup cancer trial
"The simple fact is he is going to die," said the attorney who represented Dewayne Johnson, who has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Dying man testifies he was drenched in Roundup weed killer twice
Former Northern California school groundskeeper blames his terminal cancer on weed-killer Roundup
Man who blames cancer on Roundup testifies
A former school groundskeeper who blames his terminal cancer on the popular weed-killer Roundup has testified in his lawsuit against the herbicide's manufacturer, Monsanto. Dewayne "Lee" Johnson's case is the first of its kind to go to trial. Susie Steimle of CBS station KPIX-TV reports from San Francisco.
Monsanto's Roundup goes to first trial in giant legal battle
The case of a California groundskeeper now stricken with cancer could show how hundreds of others might go
Monsanto's Roundup goes on trial with billions at stake
The widely used herbicide is facing a legal threat concerning the question of its potential to cause cancer
Monsanto faces its first trial over Roundup cancer claims
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman told "CBS This Morning" that the trial's outcome will serve as a "bellwether" for the thousands that could follow
Bayer to kill off toxic Monsanto name after merger
Surprising nobody, German drug giant confirms combined company will drop politically charged moniker of pesticide maker
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Trump rejects 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran had presented a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations for a lasting end to the war.
Iranian President Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian says he has visited Iran's supreme leader twice and talked with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Mojtaba Khamenei's health.
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Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan with the first CIA officers sent into the country after 9/11, the opening move in what would later become America's longest war.
Nor'easter brings heavy flooding, major power outages to the East Coast
Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has canceled flights, concerts and sporting events.
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U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
4 American tourists dead after building explosion in Greece
The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.
Trump and Xi to set up AI safety channel as military, trade talks continue
The White House said the two leaders agreed on using the term "super intelligence" rather than "artificial intelligence" to describe the technology.
FAA investigates software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets
The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.
Hurricane Nolo weakens, but still brings heavy rain to Hawaii. See its path.
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FAA investigates software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets
The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.
OpenAI agent accessed government website data after going rogue, company reveals
The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.
TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
Twin doctors who grew up in poverty returned to their hometown to co-run an ER
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Nor'easter brings heavy flooding, major power outages to the East Coast
Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has canceled flights, concerts and sporting events.
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TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
How GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing fast-food menus
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Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers
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Facebook found liable for deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case
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Soaring U.S. diesel prices slam local communities as fuel costs surge
The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.
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Trump and Xi to set up AI safety channel as military, trade talks continue
The White House said the two leaders agreed on using the term "super intelligence" rather than "artificial intelligence" to describe the technology.
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Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending, a move some lawmakers called illegal
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Transcript: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Iranian President Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
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Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
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At least 27 killed in 2 mass shootings in South Africa
The attacks come as South Africa grapples with persistent gun violence often linked to gang rivalries.
Russian foreign minister accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks
Both Moscow and Kyiv have stepped up attacks after the deadliest summer since 2022 — the year Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
Trump and Xi to set up AI safety channel as military, trade talks continue
The White House said the two leaders agreed on using the term "super intelligence" rather than "artificial intelligence" to describe the technology.
Fears of serial killer rise in South Africa after body of 10th woman found
Police have identified similarities in some of the killings but said they had not found conclusive evidence that the same person or people were responsible.
Massive crowd of worshippers in France attend Mass during Pope Leo visit
The Vatican estimated that 800,000 people came out for the Mass.
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Karina Rykman plays "Shoegaze Summer"
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with "Shoegaze Summer."
Karina Rykman plays "Easy, Rider"
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with "Easy, Rider."
Karina Rykman plays "Late Checkout"
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with title track "Late Checkout."
Stavros Halkias is "kind of a comedy nerd"
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Highlights magazine celebrates 80 years
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FAA rolls out new AI flight software
The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling out new air traffic control software that uses artificial intelligence as a prediction tool. This comes as more than half of Americans worry that AI models could act on their own to cause harm, accord to a CBS News survey. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
Pope Leo visits France
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
Court sides with Pentagon in Anthropic case
The growing concerns over the safety of artificial intelligence and the speed of its development have many calling for government regulation. Recently, President Trump said he plans to appoint an adviser and create an AI force. J.B. Branch, director of federal AI governance and technology policy at Public Citizen, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
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Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
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Tasia Fortune's hanging was "staged" after her death, police say
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Minnesota sailor returns from USS Lincoln duty to find apartment ransacked
A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.
Pittsburgh doctor killed while he slept remembered as "a true angel on Earth"
Dr. Idris Evans, the Pittsburgh doctor killed in a violent home invasion, is being remembered for his kindness and compassion.
"American Idol" alum's ex-mistress testifies
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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