Map shows West Nile virus cases as officials warn season isn't over
Health officials are warning the West Nile virus season isn't over yet. Here's where the mosquito-borne illness has been spreading.
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Breaking down rise in West Nile virus cases
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins to discuss the rise in West Nile virus cases, with nearly 50 infections reported in at least 15 states about half classified as severe.
Maps show states with West Nile virus and EEE cases
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
NH man fights for life with 3 mosquito viruses, including EEE
A New Hampshire man is fighting for his life because of a mosquito bite. He has tested positive for three mosquito-borne viruses, including EEE.
U.S. Mosquitos could spread more disease
Concerns over mosquitos spreading diseases in the U.S. are rising as news emerges of former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering from West Nile virus apparently contracted in his backyard. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more.
What to know about West Nile virus symptoms after Fauci's diagnosis
As Dr. Anthony Fauci recovers from West Nile virus, here's what to know about the illness, including how it's contracted, its symptoms and how to avoid getting it.
Fauci recovers from West Nile virus
Dr. Anthony Fauci is recovering at home after spending nearly a week in the hospital with West Nile virus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke with him over the weekend and shares how he is doing.
Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus
Fauci said he was hospitalized after experiencing a fever, chills and severe fatigue.
Fauci recovering from West Nile Virus
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering from a bout of West Nile Virus. The 83-year-old Fauci was hospitalized for several days, but is now at home.
Mosquito-borne virus forces residents inside
The risk of a dangerous virus spread by mosquitoes has four towns in Massachusetts urging residents to stay indoors after dark until at least October. According to a local report, the town says it doesn't have the funds to spray away the potentially deadly pests. Tiffany Chan has details.
As mosquito season gets longer, how one city is working to prevent diseases
Hotter and more humid summers are making mosquito seasons longer, opening the door for more West Nile virus infections.
Dr. Gounder on mosquito bite prevention
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the current state of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, West Nile and more in the U.S. She explains what symptoms to look out for, when to seek medical attention and the impact climate change is having on the spread of the viruses.
Staying safe from mosquito-borne illnesses
The CDC has confirmed two new malaria cases in Florida, for a total of six in the state, as well as one case in Texas. Officials also say at least two mosquitoes in Michigan have tested positive for EEE, a deadly virus that has a 33% mortality rate. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more on the rise of mosquito-borne illnesses, and Dr. Rajiv Chowdhury, chair of the Department of Global Health at Florida International University, joins CBS News to discuss how people can protect themselves.
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Senate to hold rare Sunday session aimed at ending shutdown
The government shutdown is now on Day 40 as senators are set to return to Capitol Hill for a rare Sunday session. Follow live updates here.
Travelers brace for third day of U.S. government-mandated flight cuts
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
White House says Commanders naming new stadium after Trump would be "beautiful"
Under a deal between the Commanders and D.C., the team will return to the nation's capital in a new stadium expected to cost nearly $4 billion.
Syrian president arrives in U.S. for meeting with Trump
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, is due to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday.
Powerful earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan
A powerful earthquake, with an upgraded magnitude of 6.9 and a depth of about 12 miles, struck off the coast of northern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
FAA grounds MD-11 planes after deadly Kentucky crash
The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday ordered MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts to be grounded as authorities investigate the deadly UPS plane crash in Kentucky.
Trump admin. asks judge to allow U.S. to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers argued an interview conducted by a U.S. asylum officer last month did not amount to sufficient due process.
4 dead, 13 injured after police chase suspect crashes into Florida LGBTQ bar
More than a dozen people were standing outside Bradley's, a popular LGBTQ bar, when the car crashed into them after a police chase.
Shots fired at Border Patrol agents in Chicago, DHS says
A driver fired shots at Customs and Border Patrol agents in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Saturday, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's newest inductees
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Suspect in Calif. family's murder asked online psychic: "will I get caught?"
The bodies of Dr. Henry Han, his wife Jennie, and their 5-year-old daughter Emily were found in the garage of their Santa Barbara, California, home, wrapped in plastic and duct tape. The prosecutor says they were shot while they slept.
Prizefighter Christy Martin on facing her biggest battle
The boxer who was attacked by her husband and left for dead now speaks out in support of victims of domestic violence.
Baby formula recalled after reports of infant botulism in 10 US states
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that is being recalled.
3 employees killed in shooting at landscape supply business in San Antonio
The suspect was later found dead, police said.
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Nearly 1 million bottles of Kirkland prosecco recalled from Costco
Costco said the recalled bubbly beverages could pose a "laceration hazard" to consumers.
FAA grounds MD-11 planes after deadly Kentucky crash
The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday ordered MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts to be grounded as authorities investigate the deadly UPS plane crash in Kentucky.
Trump calls for investigation into foreign meatpackers over U.S. beef prices
President Trump is accusing foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and is asking the Department of Justice to open an investigation.
Food costs are up, but your Thanksgiving feast will cost less this year
Although grocery prices have continued to climb in 2025, a Thanksgiving dinner will cost 2% to 3% less this year, one analysis found.
Seasonal retail jobs are set to drop to lowest level in 15 years
Workers looking to pick up extra cash working retail jobs this winter may be out of luck as stores pull back on hiring.
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Syrian president arrives in U.S. for meeting with Trump
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, is due to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday.
White House says Commanders naming new stadium after Trump would be "beautiful"
Under a deal between the Commanders and D.C., the team will return to the nation's capital in a new stadium expected to cost nearly $4 billion.
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Senate to hold rare Sunday session aimed at ending shutdown
The government shutdown is now on Day 40 as senators are set to return to Capitol Hill for a rare Sunday session. Follow live updates here.
Trump says U.S. to boycott G20 summit in South Africa
President Trump had already announced he would not attend the annual summit before saying that no U.S. government officials would go.
Trump admin. asks judge to allow U.S. to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers argued an interview conducted by a U.S. asylum officer last month did not amount to sufficient due process.
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Bearing the invisible scars of war
When the "Greatest Generation" returned home from World War II, many veterans had suffered psychic wounds that were not diagnosed or understood at the time to be PTSD. For his new book, "The Wounded Generation," historian David Nasaw researched the experiences of WWII veterans – from suffering survivor's guilt, to receiving electro-shock therapy treatments – that give insights into the emotional traumas facing veterans of all wars. Lesley Stahl reports.
Promising clinical trials in Alzheimer's prevention
Washington University Medicine in St. Louis is conducting important research into treating early-onset Alzheimer's before symptoms arise.
Promising clinical trials for Alzheimer's
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated $300 million to support Alzheimer's research.
Extended interview: Bill Gates on Alzheimer's
In this web exclusive, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about backing research into Alzheimer's, a disease which affected his own father.
Her cancer seemed incurable until doctors identified a rare genetic condition
Chemo and surgery failed to treat Diane Davis' advanced cancer. Things seemed hopeless until genetic testing found an unlikely culprit.
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Powerful earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan
A powerful earthquake, with an upgraded magnitude of 6.9 and a depth of about 12 miles, struck off the coast of northern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Syrian president arrives in U.S. for meeting with Trump
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, is due to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday.
Thousands of Sudanese flee to overcrowded camps amid paramilitary capture
The U.N. human rights chief warned that many Sudanese are still trapped in el-Fasher in the western Darfur region.
Powerful tornado kills at least 6 and injures more than 700 in Brazil
The tornado, which hit speeds of more than 155 mph, destroyed dozens of homes in Rio Bonito do Iguacu.
Trump says U.S. to boycott G20 summit in South Africa
President Trump had already announced he would not attend the annual summit before saying that no U.S. government officials would go.
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"Hamnet" actress Jessie Buckley on how Shakespeare changed everything for her
She's been called "the acting world's best-kept secret." But Oscar-nominee Jessie Buckley's latest role, playing the wife of William Shakespeare in "Hamnet," may change that.
"Hamnet" star Jessie Buckley: Fire and tenderness
She's been called "the acting world's best-kept secret." But Oscar-nominee Jessie Buckley's latest role, playing the wife of William Shakespeare in "Hamnet," may change that. The Irish actress talks with Seth Doane about the catharsis of acting; her chemistry with co-star Paul Mescal; and her upcoming film "The Bride," playing the mate of Frankenstein's monster.
Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's newest inductees
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country performs "Another Dimension"
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country was founded by its namesake gutarist six years ago after Donato spent his early years busking on the streets of Nashville, Tennessee. Performing from his third studio album, "Horizons," here's Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country with "Another Dimension."
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country performs "Sunshine In The Rain"
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country was founded by its namesake gutarist six years ago after Donato spent his early years busking on the streets of Nashville, Tennessee. Performing from his third studio album, "Horizons," here's Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country with "Sunshine In The Rain."
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Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
Lawsuits accuse ChatGPT of enabling suicide
At least seven families are suing tech giant OpenAI, claiming that its ChatGPT program drove people to suicide and harmful delusions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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.
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Apple blasts EU over competition laws, warning they make "fraud and scams" more likely
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
Meet the woman behind chart-topping AI artist Xania Monet
Artist Xania Monet's voice has been heard by millions around the world, but some are surprised to learn she's a product of artificial intelligence.
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Promising clinical trials for Alzheimer's
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated $300 million to support Alzheimer's research.
Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA, dies at 97
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
Videos show orcas flipping great white sharks and eating their livers
New research suggests that a pod in the Gulf of California specializes in hunting sharks.
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Suspect in Calif. family's murder asked online psychic: "will I get caught?"
The bodies of Dr. Henry Han, his wife Jennie, and their 5-year-old daughter Emily were found in the garage of their Santa Barbara, California, home, wrapped in plastic and duct tape. The prosecutor says they were shot while they slept.
Prizefighter Christy Martin on facing her biggest battle
The boxer who was attacked by her husband and left for dead now speaks out in support of victims of domestic violence.
Tampa car crash kills 4, over a dozen hurt
In Tampa, Florida, four people were killed and more than a dozen were hurt after a car crashed into a crowded bar.
3 employees killed in shooting at landscape supply business in San Antonio
The suspect was later found dead, police said.
4 dead, 13 injured after police chase suspect crashes into Florida LGBTQ bar
More than a dozen people were standing outside Bradley's, a popular LGBTQ bar, when the car crashed into them after a police chase.
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Building the next space station
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump re-nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to run NASA
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
25 years of International Space Station
Over the past 25 years, the International Space Station has hosted 280 people from 23 countries. Jericka Duncan speaks with former astronauts about their time living 250 miles above Earth.
China sends 3 taikonauts, first live mammals ever, to its space station
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Robert Redford 1936-2025
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Bearing the invisible scars of war
When the "Greatest Generation" returned home from World War II, many veterans had suffered psychic wounds that were not diagnosed or understood at the time to be PTSD. For his new book, "The Wounded Generation," historian David Nasaw researched the experiences of WWII veterans – from suffering survivor's guilt, to receiving electro-shock therapy treatments – that give insights into the emotional traumas facing veterans of all wars. Lesley Stahl reports.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including James Watson, who shared the Nobel Prize for helping discover the double-helix shape of DNA.
"Hamnet" star Jessie Buckley: Fire and tenderness
She's been called "the acting world's best-kept secret." But Oscar-nominee Jessie Buckley's latest role, playing the wife of William Shakespeare in "Hamnet," may change that. The Irish actress talks with Seth Doane about the catharsis of acting; her chemistry with co-star Paul Mescal; and her upcoming film "The Bride," playing the mate of Frankenstein's monster.
A grand new home for King Tut's treasures
Cairo's newest attraction is the Grand Egyptian Museum, a modern testament to one of the world's oldest civilizations. Jane Pauley reports on the opening of the museum, whose collection includes thousands of artifacts from the reign of King Tutankhamun.
Bonsai: A miniature display of fall foliage
While the colors of the season may sweep across vast landscapes, fall foliage can also be enjoyed on a miniature scale. Conor Knighton visits the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Washington State, where the staff transforms trees into tiny living works of art, and talks with photographer Stephen Voss about capturing the personality of bonsai.