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A disease that kept a lot of baby boomers home from school generations ago has been preventable now for many years, but there has been an uptick in the number of measles cases in the U.S. So far this year, there have been more than 100 cases, compared with 60 in an average year. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Measles outbreaks in New York City and Orange County, Calif., are raising concerns about a disease that had been virtually eliminated in the United States. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why it's spreading and how to protect your family.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 84 cases of measles in 11 states. Jim Axelrod spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci, executive director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, to find out why this is happening and how far it could spread.
The Biden administration announced that $10 billion from the American Rescue Plan will pay for schools to perform COVID-19 screenings for teachers, students and staff. Dr. Leo Nissola spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about safe school reopenings, as well as concerns about vaccine hesitancy and research on whether vaccines might help ease symptoms in COVID "long haulers."
As daily COVID-19 cases decline and vaccinations rise, the discussion surrounding reopening schools safely continues. Meg Oliver speaks with one family of teachers from Massachusetts about their worries, and their hopes.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to share the latest COVID-19 vaccine news. The AstraZeneca vaccine, which is not yet authorized in the U.S., is now suspended in more than a dozen European countries due to concerns over blood clots. And Moderna's vaccine trials are underway in children under 12 years old, including babies as young as six months.
A group of Black female doctors who call themselves the "Sister Circle" are determined to vaccinate underrepresented communities in North Carolina. Jericka Duncan shares their story in CBS News' series Women and the Pandemic.
Drugmakers are developing booster shots to target variants of the coronavirus that are spreading rapidly across the U.S. Dr. Glenn Morris, professor of medicine and director of the Emerging Pathogens Institute at the University of Florida, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the modifications and why even those who have been fully vaccinated should continue to follow CDC guidelines.
Health experts across the country are urging Americans to take whichever coronavirus vaccine is first available to them. Bruce Y. Lee, executive director of public health research team PHICOR and a professor at CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy, joins CBSN to discuss why the public should not be concerned about one vaccine being "less effective" than another.
Suspensions of the most readily available vaccine, along with new variants spreading fast and Europeans letting their guard down, are all prolonging the agony in Europe.
Many Republicans have said they don't intend to, and Trump has been urged to be more vocal in encouraging them to.
Facebook Chief Product Officer Chris Cox explains how the company is fighting disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook Chief Product Officer Chris Cox explains how the tech firm will amplify authoritative information about coronavirus vaccines.
Facebook's Chris Cox told CBS News the company is committed to amplifying authoritative vaccination information and removing harmful COVID-19 disinformation. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson explains.
The AstraZeneca vaccine — one of the largest in Europe — has hit a major crisis as countries across the continent suspend its use over fears it may cause blood clots in some recipients. Charlie D'Agata reports on what this could mean for a vaccine not yet available in the U.S., but that hopes to be soon.
Moderna says it's begun a two-part study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in children, while similar trials are already underway for adolescents. David Begnaud reports.
President Biden visited Pennsylvania to promote his COVID-19 relief bill that sends $1,400 checks to eligible Americans. The bill also helps fund vaccination centers in underserved communities. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Europe is battling another deadly wave of COVID-19 cases as several nations have halted the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine amid reports of blood clots. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
List of countries shelving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is growing, but among 17 million people given the drug, fewer than 40 have developed blood clots.
Moderna announced it has expanded its COVID-19 vaccine trial to include children. The first phase of the trial focused on kids ages 12 to 17, but the second phase incorporates children as young as 6 months old. CBSN's Tanya Rivero speaks with Dr. Sophia Jan, division chief of general pediatrics at Cohen Children's Medical Center, about Moderna's study and new COVID guidelines for schools.
Vaccine maker Moderna has begun giving doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to children ranging in age from 6 months old to 11 years old as part of a new clinical trial. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about how the process will work and how it is different from testing the vaccine in adults.
A new analysis shows that Black and Hispanic Americans are getting a smaller share of available vaccines than white people when compared with the number of cases and deaths for each racial group. Dr. Nadine Gracia, executive vice president of advocacy group Trust For America's Health, spoke with Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" about what's causing these disparities and how the Biden administration is addressing health inequity beyond the pandemic.
A Baton Rouge nurse has made it her personal mission to vaccinate as many residents of the Louisiana city's low-income communities as possible. David Begnaud joined her on one of her registration drives.
The Pelicans are the first NBA team to publicly acknowledge they've had players take it.
The death toll and hospitalizations from COVID-19 are declining in the U.S. after a devastating surge of infections this winter. But the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, warns that we could still see surges if mitigation measures are lifted too early. Naomi Ruchim joins "CBSN AM" with more.
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE.
Vivek Ramswamy will face Democrat Amy Acton, a former Ohio Department of Public Health director, in November.
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
CBS News projected that former Sen. Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, while incumbent Sen. Jon Husted ran unopposed.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.
Authorities say Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier, shot his wife and then fled into the woods in northern Tennessee.
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
The lawsuit claims that Meta's Llama is generating summaries — and, in some cases, verbatim copies — of original works.
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Derek Merrin won the GOP primary in Ohio's 9th Congressional District on Tuesday, setting up a rematch against longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in what's expected to be one of the most contested House races of the year.
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
Vivek Ramswamy will face Democrat Amy Acton, a former Ohio Department of Public Health director, in November.
CBS News projected that former Sen. Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, while incumbent Sen. Jon Husted ran unopposed.
A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more.
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
The city, known for its tolerance of some drugs and sex work, no longer allows ads for airlines, cruises, beef, chicken, pork or fish products.
Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.
"The Lost Boys," starring Shoshana Bean, leads this year's Tony nominations along with "Schmigadoon!" Both opened just weeks ago, and each cinched 12 nods. CBS News New York reporter Dave Carlin has more about the nominees.
Oprah Winfrey selected "John of John" by award-winning author Douglas Stuart, known for "Shuggie Bain," as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Douglas Stuart, read an excerpt from his novel that Winfrey calls " a complex and compelling tale that ultimately showcases the transformational power of love."
CBS News' Adriana Diaz and contributor Lauren Sherman join CBS News 24/7 to share details from the 2026 Met Gala.
The nominees for the 79th annual Tony Awards, which air on CBS on June 7, were revealed on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin joins with more.
GAP Inc. executive vice president and creative director Zac Posen discusses designing model Kendall Jenner's dress for this year's Met Gala. He also dives into other looks that stood out at the annual event.
The high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI now involves testimony about a co-founder's personal diary. Vanity Fair contributor Tom Dotan joins to discuss.
"This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs," CEO Brian Armstrong said in a letter to employees.
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.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
An investigation is underway in New York City after multiple locations were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. CBS News' Jared Ochacher reports from Queens.
In northern Tennessee, a retired Special Forces soldier is accused of shooting his wife and then using his training to disappear into the woods. Nicole Valdes reports.
Authorities say Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier, shot his wife and then fled into the woods in northern Tennessee.
A Tarrant County jury sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
Police gave an update Tuesday on a shooting at a Dallas-area shopping center that killed two people. The suspect is in custody, authorities said.
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
An investigation is underway in New York City after multiple locations were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. CBS News' Jared Ochacher reports from Queens.
The high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI now involves testimony about a co-founder's personal diary. Vanity Fair contributor Tom Dotan joins to discuss.
"The Lost Boys," starring Shoshana Bean, leads this year's Tony nominations along with "Schmigadoon!" Both opened just weeks ago, and each cinched 12 nods. CBS News New York reporter Dave Carlin has more about the nominees.
Rubio says Operation Epic Fury is over; primary day in Indiana and Ohio.
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy's largest aircraft carrier, will soon return to the U.S. after the longest deployment since the Vietnam War. Among the returning sailors is Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Tiffany Galarza. Her sister, Brianna Caudill, joins "The Daily Report."