How an ultrasound to check on her pregnancy revealed a big health issue
Doctors operated on Allison Misconin's reproductive system while she was more than halfway through her first pregnancy.
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Report on charges for pregnant people
A report shows at least 210 people in the U.S. were charged with crimes related to their pregnancies after the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, according to a report by Pregnancy Justice.
Competing abortion rights measures can appear on Nebraska ballot, high court rules
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that competing measures that would expand or limit abortion rights can appear on the November ballot.
Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black moms, study says
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers.
Extreme heat is linked to pregnancy issues — and the risk is growing
Homicide, named by one study in 2022 as the leading cause of death of pregnant women in the U.S., is also among the risks inflated by extreme temperatures.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
Paraguay finally gets sex ed classes, but many worry about the lessons
Paraguay schools will start teaching sex ed, but the lessons have sexual health educators and feminists in a panic. Conservative lobbyists are thrilled.
WNBA star files discrimination lawsuit
WNBA star Dearica Hamby has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the league and the Las Vegas Aces, claiming her former team and head coach Becky Hammon withheld benefits and questioned her commitment to the team when they found out she was pregnant. The WNBA says the complaint is being reviewed.
Texas attorney charged with attempting to sell, purchase unborn children
Jody Hall allegedly paid pregnant female inmates in the Tarrant County Jail to put their unborn babies up for adoption.
This Olympian just revealed she competed 7 months pregnant
The Egyptian national fencing champion and clinical pathologist competed against some of the world's best fencers — and even though she didn't win, she said "pride fills my being."
Iowa's 6-week abortion ban goes into effect
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Maternal death rates and abortion restrictions
New research finds that states with strict abortion restrictions are seeing higher rates of maternal deaths. The Commonwealth Fund analyzed data from 2021 through 2022 following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the subsequent enactment of state abortion laws. Dr. Carolyn Sufrin, associate professor of gynecology and obstetrics at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pregnant women at greater risk of long COVID
There's new data about the risk of long COVID for pregnant women, and artificial intelligence could be a game changer when it comes to heart exams. CBS News correspondent Michael George looks at some of the day's top health stories.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces she's pregnant, expecting first child
"All of the things that I wanted in a mother, I want to give to this baby," Gypsy Rose Blanchard said in a video announcing her pregnancy.
Texas funnels millions to anti-abortion groups with little oversight
Two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Texas leads the nation in funding for crisis pregnancy centers. The system is meant to help growing families, but it's riddled with waste and lacks oversight, a ProPublica and CBS News investigation found.
Iowa's Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
Infant mortality rate rose following Texas abortion ban, study shows
A new study shows the infant death rate in Texas went up in the wake of the state's abortion ban.
These ultrasound mobile units are helping pregnant women in cities lacking care
To help bridge the gap between pregnant women and healthcare, non-profit March of Dimes has rolled out mobile units with ultrasound capabilities.
U.S. maternal mortality rate far exceeds other high-income nations. Here's why.
While the U.S. has 22 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births, Norway has zero, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund.
Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
Emily Oster on pregnancy complications
Author Emily Oster, known for her influential book "Expecting Better," introduces her fourth book, "The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications."
New Florida abortion law goes into effect
A new abortion law goes into effect in Florida on Wednesday. It will sharply restrict the procedure after six weeks. Florida’s new law includes exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormalities and the life of the mother.
Whitney Port opens up about IVF journey
Reality star and designer Whitney Port discusses her new partnership with prenatal vitamin company Perelel and launches the "Fertility, Unfiltered" video series. She also talks for the first time about her personal decision to pursue IVF again after facing challenges in conceiving a second child.
Supreme Court to hear Idaho abortion case
Less than two years after the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court is set to hear a high profile case Wednesday on Idaho’s near-total abortion ban that some doctors say is putting pregnant women at risk.
Actors Alexa and Carlos PenaVega announce stillbirth of 4th child
"Grief has come to us in waves. Moments of feeling absolutely gutted... then moments of feeling blessed by just getting a moment with her," the couple said.
Arrest made after FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane relief efforts
FEMA says its disaster assistance teams will be at fixed locations after National Guard troops reportedly encountered armed militia who said they were "hunting FEMA" in North Carolina.
238 doctors, health care providers call on Trump to release medical records
The letter comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is criticizing former President Donald Trump for a lack of transparency about his health.
Parents of hostage killed by Hamas still fighting for remaining captives
Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage on Oct. 7 at the Nova music festival. Israeli troops found his body in a tunnel in Gaza in late August.
NASA launches probe to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
Lewandowski "put in a box" by Trump, ordered to focus on New Hampshire
Lewandowski joined the Trump campaign in August, but quickly found himself in a power struggle.
New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Trump's anti-immigrant, domestic "enemy" rhetoric in focus
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly used the "threat from within" label throughout his campaign to label his political opponents.
Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.
True Value declares bankruptcy, lines up sale to rival hardware chain
True Value, a national hardware brand founded in 1948, said it has a deal to be acquired by rival Do it Best.
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Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 16 dead
More than 2 million homes and businesses still had no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Lewandowski "put in a box" by Trump and ordered to narrow focus to New Hampshire
Lewandowski joined the Trump campaign in August, but quickly found himself in a power struggle.
Pandas from China en route to Washington, D.C.'s National Zoo
A pair of giant pandas is set to arrive at the National Zoo on Tuesday less than a year after the Washington zoo sent Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji back to China.
Here's how to delete your 23andMe data, as company flounders
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.
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Here's how to delete your 23andMe data, as company flounders
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.
True Value declares bankruptcy, lines up sale to rival hardware chain
True Value, a national hardware brand founded in 1948, said it has a deal to be acquired by rival Do it Best.
Delta cancels meal service on more than 200 flights over food safety issue
Delta scrapped meal service from hundreds of flights over weekend due to safety issue at food production facility.
U.S. stocks add to all-time high with more gains on Monday
U.S. stocks are rising in afternoon trading Monday building on its record set on Friday
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Trump claims Justice Dept. sued to add "illegal voters" in Virginia. Here's a fact check.
Republicans mischaracterized a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department to protect voters from being removed from voting lists too close to Election Day, CBS News' election law expert says.
Lewandowski "put in a box" by Trump and ordered to narrow focus to New Hampshire
Lewandowski joined the Trump campaign in August, but quickly found himself in a power struggle.
Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.
Trump's anti-immigrant, domestic "enemy" rhetoric in focus
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly used the "threat from within" label throughout his campaign to label his political opponents.
238 doctors, health care providers call on Trump to release medical records
The letter comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is criticizing former President Donald Trump for a lack of transparency about his health.
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Here's how to delete your 23andMe data, as company flounders
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
Delta cancels meal service on more than 200 flights over food safety issue
Delta scrapped meal service from hundreds of flights over weekend due to safety issue at food production facility.
A new caregiver calculator reveals the high cost of caring for loved ones
How much is your caregiving worth? A new tool calculates the financial value of work devoted to aiding loved ones in need.
How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John was having a dream season until he tore his UCL, the ligament that supports a pitcher's arm while throwing. Following a creative surgical procedure, John recovered and went on to play 14 more seasons, forever changing the game. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But it's not just major leaguers; about 60% of athletes who've had the surgery are under the age of 19. Correspondent Faith Salie looks at how a surgical procedure has changed how people view repetitive sports injuries.
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Parents of hostage killed by Hamas still fighting for remaining captives
Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage on Oct. 7 at the Nova music festival. Israeli troops found his body in a tunnel in Gaza in late August.
Archaeologists uncover one of the world's oldest churches
Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of an ancient church in Armenia, which they believe originated in the 4th century A.D.
Man falls to his death from bridge in Spain while making online content
Authorities in Spain say a Briton plunged to his death after climbing the Castilla-La Mancha Bridge, an illegal stunt frequently attempted by social media content creators.
Officials probing fiery Tesla crash that killed 4 people in France
Police in western France say they're looking into what caused a Tesla that came off a road to catch on fire in a crash that killed the driver and all 3 passengers.
Mom killed by nerve agent was caught in global murder plot, court told
Dawn Sturgess died in 2018 after spraying herself with what she thought was perfume from a discarded bottle containing the deadly chemical weapon.
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New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
The rise of dating shows
With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.
"Mornings Memory:" Zombie filmmaking in 1993
Mornings Memory spooky edition travels back to 1993, when "The Early Show" gave us a glimpse into the making of a zombie movie on a shoestring budget.
Zoey Deutch steps onto the Broadway stage
Zoey Deutch joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping onto the Broadway stage as Emily Webb in the revival of "Our Town," a Pulitzer Prize-winning play about life in a small fictional town in 1901.
Henry Winkler on new children's book
Legendary actor Henry Winkler, fresh off his third Emmy win for "Barry," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his latest children's book, "Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole."
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FTC cracks down on fake reviews with new rule
With up to 40% of online reviews found to be fake, the Federal Trade Commission is introducing a new rule to ban deceptive feedback. Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic," explains how it will work.
Protecting whales from ship strikes
Endangered whale species face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. But there are new tools that may help reduce ship strikes.
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.
Book excerpt: "Nexus" by Yuval Noah Harari
The author of the bestseller "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" returns with an examination of the power of intelligence to shape and control civilizations throughout history, and how artificial intelligence may change society, economics and politics.
TikTok knew app was harmful to kids, lawsuit says
Just days after multiple states sued TikTok for allegedly designing the app to addict children, new details have emerged about how they say the company does it. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Protecting whales from ship strikes
Endangered whale species (like blue whales, humpbacks, and fin whales) face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. Correspondent David Pogue talks with a marine ecologist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, whose fleet of autonomous vehicles helps track whales in shipping lanes; and finds out how container ships may be able to reduce striking whales.
Book excerpt: "Nexus" by Yuval Noah Harari
The author of the bestseller "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" returns with an examination of the power of intelligence to shape and control civilizations throughout history, and how artificial intelligence may change society, economics and politics.
How wildlife reacts to changing climate
The 2024 World Wildlife Fund report found that animal populations are declining due to human-caused climate change and the global loss of nature. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and environmental reporter Marina Jurica reports on which species are most at risk and what can be done to reverse the trend.
What are the northern lights?
Many Americans were able to spot the northern lights Thursday and may have another chance to do so Friday as the aurora borealis remains visible. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down the phenomenon and also looks at the latest U.S. forecast.
Renowned scientist's ashes dropped into eye of Hurricane Milton as tribute
The ashes were released into the eye of the hurricane Tuesday night, less than 24 hours before Milton made landfall.
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Arrest made after threats to FEMA officials
A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly threatening some of those involved in hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Officials say the threats forced FEMA responders, who have been on the ground since Helene hit, to temporarily stop their work and relocate out of an abundance of caution. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.
New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Man arrested for FEMA employee threats
William Jacob Parsons, a 44-year-old man who was allegedly spotted armed with an assault rifle, was arrested and charged for making comments about possibly harming Federal Emergency Management Agency workers in North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office confirms. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more on the allegations.
Arrest made after FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane relief efforts
FEMA says it "continues to support communities impacted by Helene and help survivors," but made some "operational adjustments" for safety reasons.
Head and hands of Colorado girl last seen in 2005 found in freezer
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a Colorado teen whose head and hands were found at her family's former home after they sold it.
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NASA's hopes for Europa Clipper mission
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA launches Europa Clipper
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
SpaceX launching probe toward Jupiter
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launches, recovers powerful rocket
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
NASA launches probe to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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How Army is testing new tech for future conflicts
Charlie D'Agata goes inside a training exercise at Fort Johnson in Louisiana with the Army's 101st Airborne Division to see how they're preparing for future conflicts.
NASA's hopes for Europa Clipper mission
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
Milton storm surge reshapes Florida coastline
Several communities across Florida and North Carolina are recovering after back-to-back hurricanes. CBS News' Tom Hanson is in Manasota Key on Florida's west coast with the latest on recovery efforts.
Family of slain hostage: "We were failed"
The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Israeli-American hostage who was killed by Hamas, are speaking out for the first time since their son's death. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Hezbollah attack kills at least 4 Israeli soldiers
The U.S. is sending an advanced missile defense system to Israel, along with about 100 troops to operate it. Their mission is to protect Israel from incoming ballistic missiles fired by Iran. Ramy Inocencio has new details about a deadly attack launched by Hezbollah from inside Lebanon.