Trump suggests Mitch McConnell may need to step aside
President called it a "disgrace" that McConnell hasn't succeeded in passing bill to repeal and replace ACA
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Anatomy of a suddenly sick Obamacare insurer
Here's why Molina Healthcare, once considered the ideal exchange insurer, has stumbled badly -- and so surprisingly
Trump slams Mitch McConnell, questions why health care is "not done"
McConnell said on Monday that the president had "excessive expectations" about the legislative process
McConnell says he would consider continuing insurer payments
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters there's "still a chance" the Senate could revive the failed health care measure to repeal and replace Obamacare
What Obamacare turmoil means for employer-based coverage
Amid the political turmoil around the ACA, employer-provided health insurance may become more important as a recruiting strategy
Can Congress heal what's ailing Obamacare?
Lawmakers are finally coming together in a bipartisan attempt to stabilize the sickly state of health insurance
Commentary: The ceremonial president
The president makes a lot of news, sure, but his presidency so far is remarkable for how little it has been able to accomplish
States get involved in health care court case
A federal appeals court has agreed to let a group of states get involved in a lawsuit over government payments to insurers
Senate Republicans turn the page on Obamacare repeal efforts
Many view bipartisan negotiations as their only viable option on health care and in the meantime, they'll shift toward tax reform
How Trump's threat to sink Obamacare could hit you
He might cut federal cost-sharing payments to insurers, which experts say would hurt both consumers and taxpayers
White House turmoil
President Trump said he is "disappointed" in Senate Republicans after efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare failed. This comes amid a major staff shake-up in the West Wing, with Reince Priebus out as chief of staff. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Which stocks will gain on Obamacare's survival?
Health care isn't the easiest sector to parse, but several analysts see potential winners, including a big name
White House presses Senate to pass health bill -- or else
Trump's aides said he's willing to end required payments to insurers to let "Obamacare implode" and force Senate to act
Trump says GOP senators "look like fools" after health care failure
President Trump called for an end to the 60-vote threshold for most legislation, calling the filibuster "very outdated"
How the Senate's health care vote played out
Before the vote, all eyes were on Sen. John McCain, who made a dramatic return earlier this week for the critical vote
Trump supporters in Georgia "soul searching" after Obamacare vote
Republican voters grapple with the Senate's failure to replace the Affordable Care Act
Trump tweets about Senate after failure of health care vote
Early Friday morning, the GOP Senate's "skinny repeal" failed to muster enough votes for passage
Senate GOP's "skinny repeal" dies in late-night vote
Three GOP senators voted no on the Health Care Freedom Act, effectively killing the bill
How has the health care debate unfolded this year?
Senate narrowly passed motion to proceed to debate on health care bill Tuesday
What is a "skinny repeal" and can it pass the Senate?
As amendments to the Senate health care bill continue to fail, there appears to be one version that could squeak through
Senate to vote on Obamacare repeal after one major GOP plan fails -- live updates
GOP leaders' efforts to deliver a "clean repeal" lacked key support in order to pass
What the health care vote may mean for U.S. growth
Here's how repealing and replacing Obamacare could weigh down President Trump's lofty economic expansion goals
Boehner: GOP will "never" repeal and replace Obamacare
The former House Speaker got candid on Republicans efforts to produce health care reform
Is the GOP's health care plan still doomed?
Senate will first vote Tuesday on motion to proceed to the House-passed bill, and then lawmakers are expected to offer amendments
Trump warns GOP: Time to "keep your promise" on health care
Trump urged Senate Republicans to act now and repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act
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Justice Department releases initial trove of Epstein files under new law
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law. Follow live updates here.
Motive sought after suspect in Brown shooting, MIT professor's murder found dead
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Over 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents are fully redacted.
Greg Biffle's wife texted "we're in trouble" before crash, her mother says
Cathy Grossu, the mother-in-law of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, said she had seen the family a day before the fatal crash.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
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Third inmate who escaped from southern Louisiana jail captured, officials say
The three men had escaped the jail by removing concrete blocks from an upper wall area, and then used sheets and other materials to scale an exterior wall.
Over 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents are fully redacted.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
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Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Trump reaches deal with 9 major drugmakers to lower prices
Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.
Judge in nursing home bankruptcy case gives families fresh hope
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain's primary investor to shield himself from settlement payments and liability in lawsuits over allegations of poor care.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Over 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents are fully redacted.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Stefanik ends bid for New York governor, says she won't seek reelection
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
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Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
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U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
3 killed in knife attack in Taiwan, suspect falls to his death from store
Police said the suspect was declared dead at a hospital after jumping from the building's sixth floor, the Central News Agency reported.
Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects
Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.
Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
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Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
Kiefer Sutherland recalls "extraordinary" day on set with Rob Reiner
Kiefer Sutherland recalls Rob Reiner's reaction to filming Jack Nicholson's famous scene in "A Few Good Men."
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
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Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
TikTok nears deal to avoid U.S. ban
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Epstein survivor on partial files release
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
New photos in initial trove of Epstein files
The Justice Department on Friday released a batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Erica Brown and Katrina Kaufman report.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Search for motive in Brown and MIT shootings
The manhunt for the suspect in Saturday's deadly shooting at Brown University is finally over. Police discovered 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday night. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what led to the discovery.
New Epstein files: What we've learned so far
The Department of Justice has released hundreds of thousands of files related to the criminal prosecutions of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Epstein survivor on partial files release
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
Trump holding North Carolina rally on economy
President Trump is holding a rally in North Carolina on Friday as he works to turn around public opinion on the economy. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Doctor joins Secret Santa to surprise strangers
As you've no doubt heard, Santa Claus is coming to town. In fact, he's already been to Baltimore. Steve Hartman met him "On the Road."
Trump announces deals to lower drug prices
President Trump announced new agreements on Friday with nine pharmaceutical companies aimed at making certain prescription drugs cheaper. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the details.