RFK Jr. to lay off more NIH employees, officials say
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
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FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating STD and hepatitis outbreaks
CDC officials are warning of delays and disruptions due to cuts to laboratory staff.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
How NIOSH cuts could impact Americans
As part of the federal government's ongoing efforts to cut spending, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, also known as NIOSH, is laying off at least two-thirds of its staff, under a restructuring order from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin has more.
RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records transparency teams
It is unclear what will happen to hundreds of pending requests for public information as the health agencies slash staff.
HHS sued by 23 states, D.C. over $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Layoffs start at federal agencies that deal with health, drugs, food, more
Employees of the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began getting dismissal notices in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people.
RFK Jr.'s layoffs expected to gut worker safety agency, officials say
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
RFK Jr. makes questionable COVID-19 comments
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made some eyebrow-raising statements about those who contracted COVID-19 on Friday. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses the claims.
Impact of Trump health cuts at CDC, FDA
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced a major overhaul at the department. The move will slash 10,000 workers, including positions at the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss.
Analyzing RFK Jr.'s HHS cuts
The Department of Health and Human Services is laying off 10,000 employees as part of a larger plan to cut the agency's workforce by nearly a quarter. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses what these cuts mean for health agencies.
Implications of cuts to U.S. health agencies
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans on Thursday to cut federal health agencies dramatically. The administration plans to let go of 10,000 federal health workers and then not fill another 10,000 positions. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin has more.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.'s restructuring of HHS
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
RFK Jr. warns vaccinating poultry for bird flu could backfire
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned vaccines could turn "birds into mutant factories."
What is measles' effect on immune system?
New measles cases have been confirmed in Florida, New York and Pennsylvania as health officials work to contain the winter outbreak. The disease has been identified in 11 states this year, and nearly all of those infected were unvaccinated. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder breaks it down.
Trump addresses health and the military
In President Trump's address on Tuesday night, he asked Congress to ban and criminalize "sex changes on children." He also pivoted to the military, shouting out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and U.S. armed service members. He asked lawmakers to fund a "Golden Dome missile defense shield" for the U.S.
Why RFK Jr.'s top spokesperson abruptly resigned last week
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused his department's top communications official of quitting to avoid being fired.
Vaccine critic RFK Jr. backs measles vaccine amid deadly Texas outbreak
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
RFK Jr. rolls back transparency policy on Medicaid and NIH changes
The move supercharges RFK Jr.'s authority to implement health policy changes.
With RFK Jr. in charge, supplement makers see chance to cash in
The FDA is already limited in policing claims of health benefits by makers of supplements and herbal remedies — a $70 billion industry. Get ready for even less regulation.
Top FDA official resigns, warns firings will backfire on RFK Jr.
James Jones resigned as FDA deputy commissioner and said the Trump administration's "indiscriminate" job cuts show "disdain for the very people necessary to implement your agenda."
Stock market rout deepens as Dow plunges more than 2,200 points
Stocks continued to tumble in the U.S. Friday as financial markets suffered their biggest two-day drop since 2020.
Senate adopts GOP budget plan after marathon vote series
The budget resolution is just the first step in the complicated reconciliation process.
Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Medicare, Medicaid will not cover weight loss drugs, White House decides
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
White House accidentally tells Ukrainian refugees they must leave U.S. immediately
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
DACA recipient and father of 3 deported to Mexico despite valid documentation
The 39-year-old was deported last month after he left the U.S. and traveled to Mexico to visit his grandfather's grave.
Judge orders return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
A federal judge ruled Friday that a Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador must be returned to the U.S. by Monday, April 7.
RFK Jr. to lay off more NIH employees, officials say
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
Supreme Court will allow withholding of education grants for now
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in granting a DOJ request to pause a lower court order requiring the Education Department to reinstate grants to universities and nonprofits.
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Ovechkin ties Gretzky's NHL career goals record with No. 894
Alex Ovechkin, the 39-year-old Russian superstar, is now one away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's mark with six games left to play this season.
Boy astounds classmates with his ability to do 50 different bird calls
Eleven-year-old Samuel Henderson of Choctaw, Oklahoma, is a born entertainer with a unique talent: he can perfectly imitate about 50 birds.
DACA recipient and father of 3 deported to Mexico despite valid documentation
The 39-year-old was deported last month after he left the U.S. and traveled to Mexico to visit his grandfather's grave.
As Ovechkin ties Gretzky's goals mark, a look at some of sports' hallowed records
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.
White House accidentally tells Ukrainian refugees they must leave U.S. immediately
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
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Wholesale egg prices are falling. Will consumers see some relief?
Wholesale egg prices are falling, with stores saying they're now lowering prices and easing restrictions. But tariffs could be an issue.
Americans react to Trump's new tariffs: "Buckle up and get ready for the ride"
President Trump's tariffs have sent markets spiraling and shockwaves through the American economy.
Trump to delay enforcement of TikTok ban with another executive order
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economy
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
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DACA recipient and father of 3 deported to Mexico despite valid documentation
The 39-year-old was deported last month after he left the U.S. and traveled to Mexico to visit his grandfather's grave.
White House accidentally tells Ukrainian refugees they must leave U.S. immediately
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
Senate adopts GOP budget plan after marathon vote series
The budget resolution is just the first step in the complicated reconciliation process.
Medicare and Medicaid will not cover weight loss drugs, Trump administration decides
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
DOGE teams cut critical funding from America's libraries, officials say
State officials say they will lose funds for summer reading programs, book-mobiles, rural internet and more.
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Doctors thought 34-year-old mom was healthy. She had Stage III cancer
Heather Barry, now 36, is among the rising number of younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Threat of future tariffs on pharmaceutical imports raises alarm
In a last-minute move Wednesday, the Trump administration excluded pharmaceuticals from its retaliatory tariffs, giving consumers a break for now.
Medicare and Medicaid will not cover weight loss drugs, Trump administration decides
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
RFK Jr. to lay off more NIH employees, officials say
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
RFK Jr.: 20% of HHS layoffs may be errors
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that he expects about 20% of fired employees may have been cut by mistake, and some could be brought back, following widespread layoffs directed by the Department of Government Efficiency.
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U.K. anti-abortion activist convicted of breaching ban on clinic protests
A British anti-abortion rights activist whose case caught the Trump administration's attention has been fined for breaching a "buffer zone" law.
Disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has died at 94
Once-powerful Cardinal Theodore McCarrick was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after an investigation into sexual abuse.
NATO chief's impression from U.S. is Russians "not moving fast enough" to end war
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told CBS News' Margaret Brennan that "Russia really has to do more to bring this war to an end."
Rat breaks world record for sniffing out wartime landmines
A mine-sniffing African giant pouched rat named Ronin has been acknowledged by the Guinness World Records.
Trump's biggest tariff was on tiny Lesotho. Here's what to know.
Trump hit the small African kingdom of Lesotho with his highest tariff this week at 50%, fueling urgent efforts by the country to seek a deal, and new trade partners.
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How to watch March Madness championship games for the 2025 NCAA tournament
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness championship games? Here's how and where to watch them live.
How to watch tonight's Final 4 games for March Madness 2025 NCAA Tournament
Looking for the 2025 NCAA March Madness Final Four schedule? Here's how to stream the men's and women's games.
Book excerpt: "Change the Recipe" by José Andrés
In his new memoir, the chef and founder of the humanitarian aid organization World Central Kitchen offers life lessons and teachable moments about responsibility and commitment to a shared humanity.
Fred Hechinger on "Hell of a Summer"
Fresh off his role in "Gladiator 2," Fred Hechinger stars in a horror-comedy set at summer camp. He joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new film and the wild twists it takes.
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
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China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
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.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
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Monkeys are "best yodellers" in the world, study says
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
Peggy Whitson on her space legacy and commanding a new mission for Axiom
From breaking records to breaking barriers, astronaut Peggy Whitson shares what it feels like to see Earth from space.
Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
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Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
Catholic priest shot dead at his parish rectory in Kansas
Arul Carasala was shot and killed by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in Seneca, Kansas, church officials said.
Stabbing deaths of 2 women college students spark outrage in Italy
The brutal killings of two students within days of each other have unleashed a wave of anger and calls for a "cultural revolution" against violence towards women.
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SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
NASA rover captures giant dust devil devouring smaller one on Mars
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
Peggy Whitson on Astronaut Hall of Fame
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has completed 10 spacewalks and spent 675 days in orbit, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her historic career and upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame.
Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Tennis superstar Coco Guaff returns to her home court in Delray Beach, Florida to visit the people who knew her before she was famous – and teach up-and-coming tennis players. Plus, David Begnaud shares the story of two families who met at a grief camp and how it changed their lives.
Eye on America: Male loneliness crisis
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What's behind increased volcanic activity?
In the last week, there have been volcano eruption warnings from Iceland, to Japan and Hawaii. But are they connected? Ben Edwards, a professor of geosciences at Dickinson University, joins to discuss.
Reporter's Notebook: MLK Jr.'s last speech
Martin Luther King Jr.'s last speech eerily foreshadowed his death, but a passage about stepping up to help others is often missed. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Medications from overseas may get more expensive
So far, foreign-made medicines have been spared from President Trump's trade war. But the president has vowed they could be his next target with an import tax as high as 25%. Andres Gutierrez reports.