RFK Jr.'s FDA officials overrode career staff to limit COVID shots
The FDA's Dr. Vinay Prasad said that he disagreed with the agency's career vaccine reviewers about COVID shot approvals.
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HHS cuts CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk
The Trump administration eliminated the CDC team that developed national guidelines for prescribing contraception safely for millions of women with underlying medical conditions.
Gottlieb on RFK Jr. vaccine panel
Dr. Scott Gottlieb served as FDA commissioner in President Trump's first term, and is currently on the board at Pfizer and the chairman of the board at Illumina. He tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "this does look like a political process right now" as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has made changes to the vaccine advisory panel ACIP.
RFK Jr.'s new vaccine panel makes decisions
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new panel of vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control made its first decisions on Thursday. It's their first official move after Kennedy Jr. fired the former experts, replacing them with his own picks. CBS News health reporter Alex Tin has more.
Experts say halting U.S. funds for Gavi vaccine alliance will cost lives
RFK Jr. announced a halt to all U.S. funding for the global Gavi vaccine alliance. One expert calls it a "travesty and a nightmare."
CDC panel postpones RSV vaccine vote
The new vaccine advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention postponed a much-awaited vote on RSV vaccines on Wednesday. CBS News health reporter Alex Tin has more.
Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget.
General Mills will remove artificial dyes from all foods by end of 2027
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from products sold in U.S.
Kraft Heinz said it will remove artificial dyes from its U.S. products by end of 2027 and stop making new products that contain the dyes.
RFK Jr. taps allies, skeptics for CDC panel
One day after he fired the Centers for Disease Control's 17-person vaccine recommendation panel, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced several replacements. The eight new members include the secretary's allies, several of whom have records of vaccine skepticism and spreading misinformation.
HHS budget proposal eliminates CDC centers in favor of new "MAHA" agency
The proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services slashes CDC and NIH funding in favor of the new Administration for a Healthy America.
RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
FDA food inspector vacancies near 20% after Trump hiring freeze
The Trump administration's cost-cutting efforts have encouraged departures and stalled hiring at the FDA.
Asthma sufferers could be at greater risk if Trump cuts health program
The Trump administration wants to shutter the CDC's National Asthma Control Program, which provides millions in funding to state-administered initiatives aimed at fighting the disease.
Study on fluoride removal's effects
New research suggests that removing fluoride from America's public water systems would increase tooth decay in children and costs for dental care. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says the mineral is linked to health issues. Dr. Lisa Simon, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the findings.
Native Americans hurt by federal health cuts, despite RFK Jr.'s promises
The Indian Health Service was mostly spared in the federal government's widespread staffing cuts, but tribal governments and organizations have lost funding elsewhere.
Trump administration ending multiple HIV vaccine studies
"This is a setback of probably a decade for HIV vaccine research," one scientist said.
Leavitt: "MAHA" report had "formatting issues"
The Trump administration has scrambled to address a NOTUS article that found its "MAHA" commission report misinterpreted several studies and cited others that do not exist. Alex Tin, CBS News health reporter, and Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical contributor, join with analysis.
"MAHA" report cites nonexistent studies
The White House said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" report will be updated to correct "formatting issues," after the news outlet NOTUS found that several studies in the report did not exist. CBS News health reporter Alexander Tin has the details.
White House to update flawed RFK Jr. "MAHA" report
RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" recent report identified causes of childhood chronic disease, citing numerous studies. Some didn't exist.
Why is HHS cutting bird flu vaccine funding?
The Health and Human Services Department has canceled millions of dollars in funding for the drugmaker Moderna to develop a bird flu vaccine. CBS News health reporter Alex Tin has the details.
HHS pulls millions from vaccine funding
The Department of Health and Human Services withdrew $766 million awarded to Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic flu viruses like the bird flu. Infectious disease physician Dr. Peter Chin-Hong joins CBS News to discuss.
Breaking down RFK Jr.'s changes on COVID vaccines
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he would remove the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation for children and healthy pregnant women to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports and Dr. Jon LaPook joins to explain more.
RFK Jr. dropping COVID vaccine guidance for kids, pregnant women
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
Biggest takeaways from RFK Jr.'s MAHA report
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released his "Make America Healthy Again" report on Thursday. CBS News digital reporter Alexander Tin has more.
Texas flood rescue teams continue search for missing as death toll climbs
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Whistleblower's texts suggest Trump nominee urged lawyer to defy court order
The Senate panel considering Emil Bove's nomination to be a judge has emails regarding allegations he advised DOJ to defy court orders.
False claims link cloud seeding to deadly Texas floods, despite "zero evidence"
Viral posts promoted false claims that cloud seeding, a form of weather modification, played a role in the devastation. Meteorologists explain it doesn't work that way.
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Congress scrutinized this CEO's company 6 years ago. He's now a major donor.
Business is being accused by Sen. Chuck Grassley of having "spent years fleecing taxpayers."
Judge pauses Trump's birthright citizenship order in class action suit
A federal judge in New Hampshire certified a class action lawsuit over President Trump's birthright citizenship order and issue a preliminary injunction blocking it.
U.S. weapons flowing again to Ukraine, but not fast enough
An U.S. official says some weapons shipments to Ukraine have resumed, as the country's leader seeks more urgent support from his partners.
Trump praises Liberian leader's mastery of English, his native language
Trump lauded Liberia's visiting President Joseph Boakai for having "such good English," apparently not realizing that it is both Boakai and his nation's primary language.
Musk unveils Grok 4 update after xAI chatbot made antisemitic remarks
Musk's xAI released an updated version of Grok a day after the chatbot made antisemitic posts on X.
Utah man with dementia faces firing squad execution in September
Ralph Leroy Menzies, 67, is set to be executed Sept. 5 for abducting and killing Utah mother of three Maurine Hunsaker in 1986.
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False claims link cloud seeding to deadly Texas floods, despite "zero evidence"
Viral posts promoted false claims that cloud seeding, a form of weather modification, played a role in the devastation. Meteorologists explain it doesn't work that way.
Archaeologists uncover treasure-filled tomb of ancient Mayan ruler
The Mayan city of Caracol has been researched for decades, but archaeologists only recently found a tomb of one of the city's leaders.
Ford recalls more than 850,000 vehicles over faulty fuel pump
Ford says the fuel pump in affected vehicles can fail, causing cars to stall while in use.
Judge pauses Trump's birthright citizenship order in class action suit
A federal judge in New Hampshire certified a class action lawsuit over President Trump's birthright citizenship order and issue a preliminary injunction blocking it.
Italy's Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg in $3.1 billion deal
Nutella maker Ferrero will acquire WK Kellogg, known for Corn Flakes, Froot Loops and Rice Krispies.
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Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for over $10 million at auction
The winning bid for the original Birkin bag set a record for the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction, Sotheby's said.
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Congress scrutinized this CEO's company 6 years ago. He's now a major donor.
Business is being accused by Sen. Chuck Grassley of having "spent years fleecing taxpayers."
Ford recalls more than 850,000 vehicles over faulty fuel pump
Ford says the fuel pump in affected vehicles can fail, causing cars to stall while in use.
Italy's Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg in $3.1 billion deal
Nutella maker Ferrero will acquire WK Kellogg, known for Corn Flakes, Froot Loops and Rice Krispies.
Musk unveils Grok 4 update after xAI chatbot made antisemitic remarks
Musk's xAI released an updated version of Grok a day after the chatbot made antisemitic posts on X.
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Congress scrutinized this CEO's company 6 years ago. He's now a major donor.
Business is being accused by Sen. Chuck Grassley of having "spent years fleecing taxpayers."
U.S. weapons flowing again to Ukraine, but not fast enough
An U.S. official says some weapons shipments to Ukraine have resumed, as the country's leader seeks more urgent support from his partners.
Judge pauses Trump's birthright citizenship order in class action suit
A federal judge in New Hampshire certified a class action lawsuit over President Trump's birthright citizenship order and issue a preliminary injunction blocking it.
Whistleblower's texts suggest Trump nominee Bove urged lawyer to defy court order
The Senate panel considering Emil Bove's nomination to be a judge has emails regarding allegations he advised DOJ to defy court orders.
French university courts American researchers seeking "scientific asylum"
A French university says almost 300 U.S. researchers have applied for its "Safe Place for Science" program, seeking "scientific asylum" amid Trump's academic funding cuts.
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Why small drop in measles vaccine rate matters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly 1,300 measles cases have been reported so far this year across the U.S. — the most in more than 30 years. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Measles cases in the U.S. break a 33-year record
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Some Ritz peanut butter crackers recalled due to labeling error
Four carton sizes were recalled due to individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as "cheese" even though they may contain peanut butter, federal health officials said.
Doctors fear ICE agents in health facilities deter people from seeking care
As the Trump administration continues its push to detain undocumented immigrants, doctors are hearing that some patients are avoiding health care settings out of fears over possible ICE raids.
Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
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10 children among 15 killed in Israeli strike at Gaza clinic, charity says
Trump's meetings with the Israeli leader have brought no apparent breakthrough for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the bloodshed continues unabated.
Archaeologists uncover treasure-filled tomb of ancient Mayan ruler
The Mayan city of Caracol has been researched for decades, but archaeologists only recently found a tomb of one of the city's leaders.
U.S. weapons flowing again to Ukraine, but not fast enough
An U.S. official says some weapons shipments to Ukraine have resumed, as the country's leader seeks more urgent support from his partners.
Ukrainian spy agency officer shot dead in Kyiv
Ukrainian media posted what appeared to be security camera footage showing a man walking through a parking lot with bags being shot by another man.
Trump praises Liberian leader's mastery of English, his native language
Trump lauded Liberia's visiting President Joseph Boakai for having "such good English," apparently not realizing that it is both Boakai and his nation's primary language.
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Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for over $10 million at auction
The winning bid for the original Birkin bag set a record for the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction, Sotheby's said.
Rachel Brosnahan on starring as iconic Lois Lane in "Superman"
Rachel Brosnahan stars as Lois Lane in the new "Superman" movie. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" about preparing for the role.
Jack Alcott on "Dexter: Resurrection"
"Dexter: Resurrection" debuts on Friday with actor Jack Alcott reprising his role for the series. The show left off with Dexter's son, Harrison – played by Alcott – finding out his father may not be the vigilante killer he claimed to be. Alcott talks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about reprising his role and what to expect.
Preview of new "Big Brother" season
"Big Brother" is celebrating its 25th year on air. A new season premieres Thursday with 16 new house guests competing and strategizing to evict one of their own each week until only one remains. "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Denny Directo spoke with host Julie Chen Moonves about the season.
Alison Krauss & Union Station reunion
Bluegrass legends Alison Krauss & Union Station are back together for the first time in more than a decade. They have a new album and a new star joining them. CBS News' Anthony Mason spoke to the band members about their long-awaited reunion.
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Nvidia first company valued over $4 trillion
Nvidia became the first public corporation to be valued at more than $4 trillion based on the rising price of its stock before dipping below $4 trillion at market close. The company makes computer chips. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Musk unveils Grok 4 update after xAI chatbot made antisemitic remarks
Musk's xAI released an updated version of Grok a day after the chatbot made antisemitic posts on X.
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.
Details on Grok's antisemitic posts
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, made several antisemitic posts and praised Adolf Hitler on X on Tuesday. The comments have since been deleted. Makena Kelly, senior writer at Wired, joins "The Takeout" with more.
Grok posts antisemitic comments later deleted
The AI chatbot Grok made several antisemitic comments and praised Adolf Hitler on X on Tuesday before the posts were deleted. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
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How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
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Ukrainian spy agency officer shot dead in Kyiv
Ukrainian media posted what appeared to be security camera footage showing a man walking through a parking lot with bags being shot by another man.
Authorities hunting fugitive dad instead find look-alike hiker in Idaho
Travis Decker has been wanted since June 2, when a sheriff's deputy in Washington found his truck and the bodies of his three daughters.
Utah man with dementia faces firing squad execution in September
Ralph Leroy Menzies, 67, is set to be executed Sept. 5 for abducting and killing Utah mother of three Maurine Hunsaker in 1986.
Bomb strapped to donkey explodes, killing soldier and wounding 2 others
The attack was carried out using an "equine loaded with explosives" and sent toward a platoon of soldiers, the governor said.
Famous art sleuth recovers stolen trove of centuries-old documents
Arthur Brand, nicknamed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World," said the latest discovery was among his most significant.
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First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
Webb Telescope captures images of exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured unprecedented pictures of a newly discovered exoplanet, a planet that is outside our solar system.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
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.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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Latest in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case
A federal judge wants the Department of Justice to clarify its intention when it comes to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case. Abrego Garcia returned to the U.S. from El Salvador after being mistakenly deported, and he now faces federal charges. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Why Trump is threatening Brazil with tariffs
President Trump may be threatening Brazil with tariffs over a political matter involving former president Jair Bolsonaro. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Rubio meets with Russia's Lavrov
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russia's Sergey Lavrov about the Russia-Ukraine war as more details emerge about the U.S. supplying weapons to its ally. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Ramy Inocencio have the latest.
31 trapped workers rescued from collapse
A partial tunnel collapse in Los Angeles temporarily buried 31 workers in Los Angeles, California. CBS News' Carter Evans reports on the rescue operation.
Documentary on Trump assassination attempt
In the new documentary "In the Crosshairs: The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump," CBS News Pittsburgh explores the questions that remain unanswered about the man who shot at then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania, campaign event. CBS News' Jennifer Borrasso has more.