Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
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An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
It's been one year since a measles outbreak in West Texas killed two children and made hundreds of other people sick. While that outbreak is over, another in South Carolina is getting worse. Skyler Henry reports.
The CBSN Special "The Charleston Church Shooting: Six Years later" marks six years since the fatal shooting at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. CBS News contributor Antjuan Seawright speaks with several survivors of the attack, as well as the church’s current Pastor Eric Manning about the events of that day and what lies ahead for the church and the Black community.
More than 160 people in South Carolina are under quarantine as the state battles a growing number of measles cases. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious disease at Vanderbilt Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss.
Recent measles cases are mainly impacting unvaccinated children, with the most recent outbreak in South Carolina. Skyler Henry has the latest.
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.
South Carolina's Department of Health has confirmed 138 reported cases of measles. The outbreak began in October. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases for Vanderbilt Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Stephen Bryant, 44, will be the third man this year to die by South Carolina's newest execution method.
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Declining vaccination rates are fueling another measles outbreak -- this time in South Carolina. Dozens of unvaccinated students are now under a 21-day quarantine as health officials race to contain the spread. Cristian Benavides reports.
More than 130 unvaccinated students exposed to measles in South Carolina schools are quarantining, according to local health officials.
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South Carolina residents are weighing a bill that proposes making aiding an abortion a felony. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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Federal agents in Minneapolis have shot and killed another person in south Minneapolis Saturday morning. The shooting comes as tensions over a surge in ICE enforcement actions have the area on high alert.
As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, 18 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.
President Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbor went ahead with its trade deal with China.
The 37-year-old man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis is identified by his family as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was "very upset with what was happening," AP reported.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection. Here's what we know so far.
More than 200 million people are under winter storm threats as officials brace for power outages and travel difficulties.
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The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with Russia and Ukraine.
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The 37-year-old man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis is identified by his family as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was "very upset with what was happening," AP reported.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection. Here's what we know so far.
More than 200 million people are under winter storm threats as officials brace for power outages and travel difficulties.
As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, 18 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he has seen "no evidence" of a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer earlier this month.
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Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with Russia and Ukraine.
Tension remains high between Iran and the U.S. in the wake of a bloody crackdown on protests.
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The Sydney shark attack that killed Nico Antic was one of four recorded in the span of two days.
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Massachusetts-based Lily Fitts originally gained a following for her viral song covers, which were shared by artists like The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. Her debut album "Getting By" captured attention for its honest and raw lyrics, and she's got more coming soon. Here's Lily Fitts performing "Beat Me To It."
Massachusetts-based Lily Fitts originally gained a following for her viral song covers, which were shared by artists like The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. Her debut album "Getting By" captured attention for its honest and raw lyrics, and she's got more coming soon. Here's Lily Fitts performing "Brown Eyed Baby."
Massachusetts-based Lily Fitts originally gained a following for her viral song covers, which were shared by artists like The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. Her debut album "Getting By" captured attention for its honest and raw lyrics, and she's got more coming soon. Here's Lily Fitts performing "Lose You Now."
Madison Beer says music has always been her escape since she started writing songs at just 6 years old. But the 26-year-old has had to navigate ups and downs in her journey to stardom. Anthony Mason reports.
"Sinners" set an all-time record for the most Oscar nominations with 16, including for best picture. Not far behind is "One Battle After Another" with 13 nominations. Meanwhile, "Wicked: For Good" received zero nominations, even in categories where the first "Wicked" movie won just last year.
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
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A Minneapolis man told CBS News Minnesota's Frankie McLister that he couldn't believe federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man "in cold blood." "Today this could've just as easily been me that got shot," he said.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he told the Trump administration the "federal government cannot be trusted to lead this investigation" and that "the state will handle" the probe.
Border Patrol Commander at Large Greg Bovino spoke to reporters on Saturday after federal agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the federal government "cannot be trusted" with investigating Saturday's deadly shooting by federal agents, adding the state will handle the probe. "Minnesota's justice system will have the last word on this," he said.
President Trump addressed the deadly shooting in Minneapolis in a Truth Social post, questioning where the local police were when the incident happened. Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man on Saturday.