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Teen vaping dangers
A new study found e-cigarettes can potentially release significant amounts of toxic metals in its vapors, which users inhale. Anna Werner spoke to scientists and advocates who are concerned about vaping's growing popularity among teenagers.
Vaping health risks
A new study from New York University has found that vaping using electronic cigarettes could damage your DNA, leading to higher risks of lung cancer, bladder cancer and heart disease. Dr. William Huang, an assistant professor of urology at NYU Langone Health who co-authored the study, speaks to CBSN about the risks associated with electronic cigarette smoke.
Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the study
There's a new warning that e-cigs may not be as safe as they seem. The New England Journal of Medicine says e-cigarette users are five to 15 times more likely to get formaldehyde-related cancers than long-term smokers. Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the study.
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing regulations for e-cigarettes that would ban their sale to minors, require warning labels that say they're addictive and list ingredients.
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing regulations for e-cigarettes that would ban their sale to minors, require warning labels that say they're addictive and list ingredients. Some anti-smoking activists say the proposal doesn't go far enough in addressing flavors that critics say are intended to entice kids. Chip Reid reports.
Adrianna Weingold reports you no longer can “vape” in bars, nightclubs, parks and restaurants
The Los Angeles City Council has extended the restrictions on smoking tobacco to e-cigarettes. KCAL 9’s Adrianna Weingold reports you no longer can “vape” in bars, nightclubs, parks and restaurants.
Clues from asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers
Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss what researchers hope to learn about the coronavirus from people who got infected by never developed symptoms. Plus, new studies suggest that vaping may increase the risk and that neck gaiters don't offer as much protection as other face masks.
San Francisco bans e-cigarette sales
San Francisco has become the first major U.S. city to ban the sale of e-cigarettes. The crackdown is aimed at reducing teen vaping. Jamie Yuccas has more.
FDA launches anti-vaping ads
The Food and Drug administration is launching its first TV ads to fight vaping by teenagers. The FDA’s nearly $60 million initiative, called “The Real Cost,” includes new commercials featuring street magician Julius Dein, who uses tricks to educate teens on the risks of e-cigarettes. "CBS This Morning" consumer investigative national correspondent Anna Werner and CBS News medical contributor Tara Narula discuss the initiative.
Lawmakers accuse Juul of Big Tobacco tactics
Eight Wisconsin teenagers are in the hospital with severe lung damage. Doctors suspect it's from vaping, although it's not clear what they inhaled. This comes amid growing concerns surrounding vaping by teens. On Thursday, e-cigarette maker Juul responded to claims it marketed its products to young teenagers. Chip Reid reports.
Youth lung damage likely caused by vaping
A children’s hospital in Wisconsin is sounding the alarm after treating a surge of young patients with serious breathing problems — likely caused by vaping. The number of high schoolers using e-cigarettes jumped by nearly 80 percent last year. Dean Reynolds reports.
Lawsuit aimed at Juul
In recent weeks, public health officials in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin warned of possible lung damage in teenagers caused by e-cigarettes. There's a new lawsuit against Juul, the number one manufacturer of vaping devices. Dean Reynolds reports.
Teen blames vaping for lung collapse
Chance Ammirata had never been a traditional smoker, but after the teen landed in the hospital with a collapsed lung, he said he believes vaping caused his injury. Anna Werner shares his story.
Doctor warns about dangers of vaping
Federal health officials are investigating a sharp increase in serious lung illnesses that may be linked to vaping. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joins CBSN to talk about the potential health risks.
Illinois death may be the first linked to vaping
We are learning what could be the first death in the United States linked to vaping. Anna Werner reports.
Concern grows over vaping-associated illness
The vaping epidemic may have taken a deadly turn: Illinois is reporting the first possible death in the United States linked to e-cigarette smoking. The death comes as federal health officials are investigating nearly 200 cases of severe lung illnesses among vapers in 22 states – all of which have been reported since June 28. Anna Werner reports.
Juul CEO: Lung disease reports "worrisome"
In a wide-ranging interview only on “CBS This Morning,” the CEO of Juul, the country's top-selling e-cigarette company is responding to the growing number of breathing-illness cases in people who vape. The Centers for Disease Control says it's looking into nearly 200 possible cases of severe lung disease that may be tied to the use of e-cigarettes. The cases are reported in at least 22 states. In his first broadcast interview as Juul Labs CEO, Kevin Burns said he found the illness reports “worrisome.”
Juul CEO: "I don't want my kids" vaping
In an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning's" Tony Dokoupil, Juul CEO Kevin Burns said the company never intended for Juul to be used by kids. That includes his own.
Juul CEO on the impact of vaping
In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Juul CEO Kevin Burns admitted that the long-term effects of vaping are unknown. But he says their product is tested for toxicity and is "legal."
WI officials urge residents to quit e-cigs
Amid a nationwide spike in severe lung illnesses, Milwaukee's health department issued an alert telling people to stop using e-cigarettes immediately. There are 16 confirmed cases of chemical pneumonia in Wisconsin, and health officials say all of the patients reported using e-cigarettes or vaping marijuana. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control says it's looking into nearly 200 possible cases, reported in 22 states, of severe lung disease that may be tied to e-cigarette use.
Juul Labs announces ID verification system
The company said more than 40,000 stores have committed to implementing the new system -- but in an exclusive interview with Tony Dokoupil for "CBS This Morning," Juul's CEO admits it may not immediately put a big dent in teen vaping.
Juul CEO to non-smokers: "Don't use Juul."
In an exclusive interview with Tony Dokoupil for "CBS This Morning," Juul CEO Kevin Burns said people with no preexisting relationship with nicotine shouldn't be using his company's product, wouldn't say if vaping is safer than cigarettes and acknowledged the long-term effects of vaping are unknown
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Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota
An ICE officer shot a man Wednesday night in Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Bipartisan bill aims to make it a crime to share information about U.S. special forces
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26 charged in connection with rigging college basketball games
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
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An ally of Deputy AG Todd Blanche is being considered for the newly created position of assistant attorney general, sources said.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
Trump announces "The Great Healthcare Plan," sparse on details
President Trump's proposal comes as the Senate is poised to vote on extending enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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Renee Good's family attorney says they're pursuing separate investigation
The attorney for Renee Good's family, Antonio Romanucci, spoke to CBS News about their pursuit of accountability following last week's deadly ICE shooting.
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Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
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Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
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Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
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Verizon says outage resolved after customers lost service for hours
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Bipartisan bill aims to make it a crime to share information about U.S. special forces
The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.
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Trump announces "The Great Healthcare Plan," sparse on details
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Appeals panel says judge didn't have authority to order Mahmoud Khalil's release
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
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Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests
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Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
2 tons of cocaine seized after boat chased down in Pacific, video shows
The world's largest cocaine-producing country is facing pressure from the U.S. to tackle drug trafficking.
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Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
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Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.
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 Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Man convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was robbing him
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
College basketball rigging allegations
A newly unsealed indictment details an apparent point-shaving scheme involving college basketball players. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
ICE officer shot a man in Minneapolis
More details are emerging about an apparent altercation that led to an ICE officer shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Au pair testifies in double murder trial
Testimony continues in the trial of Brendan Banfield, who is accused of plotting a double murder with his family's au pair - a woman he was secretly having an affair with. On Wednesday, the au pair, who is the prosecution's key witness, faced hours of intense cross-examination. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
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2 Republicans flip on war powers resolution
Republican Senators Todd Young and Josh Hawley withdrew their support for a war powers resolution after a Trump administration lobbying effort to flip their vote. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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President Trump may be contemplating invoking the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis as tensions rise surrounding ICE raids. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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The U.S. has seized a sixth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, this time in the Caribbean. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
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President Trump alluded to Iran halting the killings of anti-government protesters, but he did not say the source of that information. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more on the U.S. military posture in the region.
Trump pushes credit card interest rates cap
President Trump is pushing for a 10% interest rate cap for credit cards. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger breaks down the implications.