Top health officials unaware of Trump's Obamacare replacement plan
President Trump has repeatedly promised to unveil an alternative to Obamacare and says he has one "all ready," but a plan has not yet been released.
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Officials "not aware" of Trump health care plan
At a hearing on the coronavirus response, Senator Dick Durbin asked the Trump administration's top health officials about the president's comments touting a plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. They said they did not know about such a plan. Watch their remarks.
Supreme Court to hear arguments in Obamacare case a week after election
The justices will hear oral arguments in the blockbuster case one week after the election.
Biden campaign on debate preparations
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with the communications director for Joe Biden's campaign, Kate Bedingfield, about what to expect from the former vice president in the third Democratic presidential primary debate. They also discussed how Biden is polling.
Vice president says health insurance sign-ups may be short of the 7 million goal during the open-enrollment period but adds he's optimistic regardless
Vice President Biden says health insurance sign-ups may be short of the 7 million goal during the open-enrollment period but adds he's optimistic regardless.
The Vice President Joe Biden blames the troubled rollout of the health care website
Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged the goal of signing up seven million Americans will likely fall short and blames the troubled rollout of the health care website. Charlie Rose reports.
California said more than 828,000 people have signed up for health insurance on the state exchange established under Obamacare, but the state continues to have problems getting Latinos to sign up
California said more than 828,000 people have signed up for health insurance on the state exchange established under Obamacare, but the state continues to have problems getting Latinos to sign up. Health experts blame the language barrier, fears about immigration status and access to a computer. Ben Tracy reports.
Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., each blame the other’s party for the gridlock in immigration reform efforts
Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., each blame the other’s party for the gridlock in immigration reform efforts.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., discusses House Republicans’ approach to immigration reform, Obamacare, and the debt ceiling
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., discusses House Republicans’ approach to immigration reform, Obamacare, and the debt ceiling.
White House press secretary says when the online payment system is complete, the government will have more accurate enrollment data
White House press secretary Jay Carney says when the online payment system for Obamacare is complete, the government will have more accurate enrollment data.
Rep. Tom Rooney says the president misled America’s seniors when he promised they could keep their doctor under his health reform law
Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., says the president misled America’s senior citizens when he promised they could keep their doctor under his health care reform law.
Some families say the Affordable Care Act is limiting their doctor and hospital choices. Carter Evans met one woman who was denied coverage when seeking hospital care for her 4-year-old daughter's severe ear infection.
Some families say the Affordable Care Act is limiting their doctor and hospital choices. Carter Evans met one woman who was denied coverage when seeking hospital care for her 4-year-old daughter's severe ear infection.
Republicans are intent on indicting Obamacare, while Democrats are hoping to elevate a discussion of opportunity and inequality
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about the parties’ strategies for the 2014 midterm elections.
Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, R-Wash., says we can't "go back to the way things were," but insists the Affordable Care Act "is not working"
Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, R-Wash., says we can't "go back to the way things were," but insists the Affordable Care Act "is not working."
President Obama says Obamacare is "already helping millions of Americans," challenging Republicans to offer alternatives instead of voting to repeal it
President Obama says Obamacare is "already helping millions of Americans," challenging Republicans to offer alternatives instead of voting to repeal it.
President Obama opened up in an interview with The New Yorker
President Obama opened up in an interview with The New Yorker. He discussed legalization of marijuana, government surveillance, the state of al Qaeda and Obamacare. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the 2014 agenda in Washington
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the 2014 agenda in Washington, from Obamacare to unemployment benefits with a panel of experts.
The Obama administration has ended the contract with the company that managed the error plagued Healthcare.gov website and has turned the reigns over to Accenture
The Obama administration has ended the contract with the company that managed the error plagued Healthcare.gov website and has turned the reigns over to Accenture who will oversee the addition of new security requirements passed by House Republicans. Bill Plante reports.
President Obama discusses Obamacare outreach efforts over lunch with five young people involved in spreading the word about the law.
President Obama discusses Obamacare outreach efforts over lunch with five young people involved in spreading the word about the law.
Monday is the first major deadlines to sign up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act
Monday is the first major deadlines to sign up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. In many states, websites and call centers experienced heavy demand over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Wyatt Andrews reports.
The deadline to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is Dec. 23, but some insurance companies are extending their payment deadline to Jan. 10 due to problems with the HealthCare.gov website
The deadline to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is Dec. 23, but some insurance companies are extending their payment deadline to Jan. 10 due to problems with the HealthCare.gov website. Jeff Pegues reports.
Many of the visitors were trying to sign up for coverage on the last day of the deadline
HealthCare.gov experienced its own holiday rush with traffic reaching one million unique visitors as people tried to sign up for coverage on the last day of the deadline. Chip Reid reports on why some people waited so long and what the administration says it's doing to help.
The cutoff to sign up for health insurance that takes effect next year was supposed to be Monday night
The cutoff to sign up for health insurance that takes effect next year was supposed to be Monday night, but the White House said shoppers who begin the process of signing up Monday can finish enrolling Tuesday. But some states that run their own exchanges said their deadlines wouldn't be slipping. Nancy Cordes reports.
The deadline for Americans who want to get health insurance through Obamacare is fast approaching, but for many, the only real options appears to be a new regulation aimed at people who saw their existing healthcare policies canceled
The deadline for Americans who want to get health insurance through Obamacare is fast approaching, but for many, the only real options appears to be a new regulation aimed at people who saw their existing healthcare policies canceled. That’s something that has insurance companies up in arms. Wyatt Andrews reports.
In his final press conference of 2013 President Obama tried to put a bow on what was an often difficult and bumpy year and offered a hint of what’s to come in 2014
In his final press conference of 2013 President Obama tried to put a bow on what was an often difficult and bumpy year and offered a hint of what’s to come in 2014. Jeff Pegues reports.
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Trump says "settlement" reached on Iran, signing could happen this weekend
President Trump said earlier Thursday he called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
House rejects last-minute extension for key spy power amid Pulte uproar
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Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico with Shakira
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Alabama inmate's nitrogen gas execution tonight hinges on last-minute appeal
The Alabama Attorney General's Office petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse a federal judge's decision to permanently ban the state from putting Jeffrey Lee to death using nitrogen hypoxia.
List of Belfast home addresses shared online amid anti-immigration riots
Northern Ireland police say they got calls from distressed Belfast residents as a list of home addresses circulated online amid anti-immigration riots.
Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict
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Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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Alabama inmate's nitrogen gas execution tonight hinges on last-minute appeal
The Alabama Attorney General's Office petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse a federal judge's decision to permanently ban the state from putting Jeffrey Lee to death using nitrogen hypoxia.
Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
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Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
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The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted.
Wholesale prices see biggest spike since 2022 as energy costs climb
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GoPro under intense pressure from rising costs and competition
GoPro cameras have enabled the adventurous to record images of their experiences for nearly 25 years. But the company is under extreme pressure from intensifying competition, rising costs and more.
In a tough economy, many U.S. teachers forced to work second jobs
According to a recent survey, 71% of U.S. public school teachers said they work at least one second job.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
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Alabama inmate's nitrogen gas execution tonight hinges on last-minute appeal
The Alabama Attorney General's Office petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse a federal judge's decision to permanently ban the state from putting Jeffrey Lee to death using nitrogen hypoxia.
Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
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Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
False alarm apparently triggered hazmat response at Pentagon, sources say
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Safety concerns over weight loss drug
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How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
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World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico with Shakira
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
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U.S. cruise passengers accused of assaulting police in Bahamas
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U.K. defense chief resigns, says military funding plan "falls well short"
U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey said the government's defense funding plan is not enough "at this dangerous time."
List of Belfast home addresses shared online amid anti-immigration riots
Northern Ireland police say they got calls from distressed Belfast residents as a list of home addresses circulated online amid anti-immigration riots.
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KISS on Songwriters Hall of Fame induction
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2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Shakira at 1st of 3 opening ceremonies
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G Flip on song becoming a hit in "Off Campus"
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Amazon's best books of the year so far
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Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny in Spain
Pope Leo XIV met with music superstar Bad Bunny in Spain as the pontiff continues his multi-city tour. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
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Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
Diving into smart glasses' pros and cons
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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.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
OpenAI announces plan to go public
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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
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Alabama inmate's nitrogen gas execution tonight hinges on last-minute appeal
The Alabama Attorney General's Office petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse a federal judge's decision to permanently ban the state from putting Jeffrey Lee to death using nitrogen hypoxia.
Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict
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U.S. cruise passengers accused of assaulting police in Bahamas
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Trump taps Jay Clayton as intelligence chief
President Trump on Thursday announced he's nominating former SEC chairman and current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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