Kate's surgery announcement leaves questions, but here's what we know
The word of Princess Kate's surgery and King Charles' prostate treatment may show a royal family opening up, but they're keeping some details private.
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Pentagon releases review of handling of Austin's hospitalization
The Pentagon review did not find "any indication of ill intent or an attempt to obfuscate," according to an unclassified summary.
Secretary Austin to return to work Tuesday
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized over the weekend for a bladder issue. Doctors at Walter Reed Medical Center expect he will be able to return to work Tuesday. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
King Charles' cancer was "caught early," Britain's prime minister says
Buckingham Palace says doctors who treated King Charles for an enlarged prostate discovered an unspecified form of cancer, for which he's now undergoing treatment.
Dr. LaPook on King Charles' cancer diagnosis
The U.K.'s King Charles III has been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "Prime Time" to discuss.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin addresses media
Walking slowly and with a limp, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin entered the Pentagon briefing room to apologize for keeping his bout with prostate cancer secret, even from President Biden. "I did not handle this right," he said. David Martin reports.
King Charles III discharged from hospital after prostate treatment
King Charles is back at home and recovering from a planned corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace says.
Princess Kate back home from hospital after abdominal surgery
Kate, the Princess of Wales, is back at home and "making good progress" after her abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace says.
Lloyd Austin expected to return to Pentagon for first time since hospitalization
A defense official told CBS News that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to return to work in-person at the Pentagon Monday for the first time since his hospitalization.
King Charles III admitted to hospital for enlarged prostate treatment
"His Majesty's condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure" for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said of King Charles III.
What is the prostate, and why does it cause so many problems for men?
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains PSA tests and the process of diagnosing and treating ailments such as benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
The prostate, and why it causes so many problems for men
In recent weeks, two prominent men, Britain's King Charles and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, revealed they were dealing with prostate issues. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook offers us a prostate "user's guide," and explains PSA tests and the process of diagnosing and treating ailments such as benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
King Charles, Kate share health updates
Britain's King Charles III will undergo a procedure to treat his enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday, the same day Kensington Palace said Kate, the Princess of Wales, was in the hospital after a successful abdominal surgery. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from London.
King Charles to be treated for enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace says
"His Majesty's condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure" for enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said of King Charles III.
What King Charles' diagnosis means
King Charles III will undergo a procedure next week to treat an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace revealed. Dr. Jon LaPook answers questions about what this diagnosis means and what symptoms others should look for.
Defense secretary treated for prostate cancer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had surgery for prostate cancer two weeks ago, but President Biden didn't learn about it until just this week. Now, the White House wants all agencies to notify them about transfers of authority immediately. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
White House on handling of Austin cancer news
The Pentagon continues to face fallout for the handling of information about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Secretary Austin treated for prostate cancer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized Jan. 1 due to complications after surgery for prostate cancer in December, his doctors said in a statement released on Tuesday. The Pentagon is under scrutiny for failing to notify the White House, Congress and the public about Austin's condition for several days. Pentagon press secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder spoke to reporters about the growing controversy, and CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on the developments.
What to know about Lloyd Austin's diagnosis
Doctors at Walter Reed Medical Center say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized due to complications from surgery to treat prostate cancer. CBS News' David Martin and Dr. Jon LaPook have the latest.
Defense secretary was hospitalized for infection related to prostate cancer
A statement provides new details amid a growing controversy over the Pentagon's failure to notify the White House about his hospitalization.
New study finds alarming rise in cancer rates among people under 50
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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
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Live updates as 2026 FIFA World Cup draw revealed
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Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
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White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
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Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
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Texas flood disaster 911 calls released: "Some callers did not survive"
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Mystery drones seen over Ireland during Zelenskyy's visit
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
7 tons of cocaine seized off Colombia, 11 arrested unharmed, navy says
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Google reveals top search trends of 2025
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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Live updates as 2026 FIFA World Cup draw revealed
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
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Over $1.7 million raised for 88-year-old Army vet working at grocery store
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
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Despite Trump's pressure, Putin finds an eager trade partner in India
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These U.S. cities have seen the biggest rent increases since 2020
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Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
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Jasmine Crockett called Texas Senate race contenders as she weighs jumping into fray
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Appeals court lets Trump admin. keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
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Operations against Houthis played into Truman Strike Group accidents, Navy finds
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4 killed in latest strike on alleged drug boat, Pentagon says
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CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
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12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
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CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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Treasure trove found in Egyptian tomb solves ancient mystery
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
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Mystery drones seen over Ireland during Zelenskyy's visit
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White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
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Lucy Liu talks new movie, "Rosemead"
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
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Google's top search trends in 2025
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Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
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Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearings postponed
Luigi Mangione, the man who faces a New York state trial over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, did not attend his pretrial hearing because he's sick, the court announced Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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