The most-widely used osteoporosis drugs may not protect women from breast cancer after all. Also, a new look at the science of sleep medication shows there may be little evidence the drugs provide much benefits. Wendy Gillette reports on the day's top medical headlines.
The U.S. Postal Service lost $2 billion this spring, which means it won't be able to meet a payment for the retiree health care fund. Also, banana producer Chiquita Brands International received a buyout offer. Jill Wagner has some of today's top MoneyWatch headlines.
The comedian and Academy Award winning actor was found dead at his California home Monday. John Blackstone reports.
Georgia Republicans are advancing a bill to change state voting laws without two controversial restrictions, for now. Cliff Albright, co-founder and executive director of the Black Voters Matter fund, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about his view of the legislation.
Researchers are concerned about growing evidence that hormone-disrupting chemicals commonly found in antibacterial soaps can lead to developmental and reproductive problems in animals and potentially people. Danielle Nottingham reports.
Ten people were killed Monday as the result of a shooting at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado.
AstraZeneca is facing another setback after U.S. health officials raised concerns about the company's vaccine trial data using "outdated information." As Meg Oliver reports, the new questions come as the U.S. makes great strides in its race to vaccinate. Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, then joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
In the wake of last week's shootings in Georgia, more communities are coming together to stand in solidarity with Asian Americans. It's been a galvanizing moment for those within the AAPI community, following a significant spike in anti-Asian racism and discrimination. Last year, the FBI warned of a potential surge in crimes against the community, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Anne Cheng, professor of English and American studies at Princeton University, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Maj. Mike Lyons (Ret.), CBS News Military Analyst, discusses how effective airstrikes have been in Iraq and the damage done to ISIS.
The U.S. launched a fourth round of airstrikes Sunday on the Sunni militant group, ISIS. Thousands of Yazidis were left homeless and hungry after the Islamic militants seized their towns; and, a Syracuse University professor has done something no one has ever seen before. He's grown a tree that will produce 40 different kinds of fruit.
The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps took home the top prize at the Drum Corps International World Championships. One of their youngest players was featured on the "The CBS Evening News".
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the U.S. avoided a major economic crisis thanks to two stimulus packages in 2020 and 2021. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what was covered during the first part of the two-day hearing.
If you're looking to buy a copy of Disney's "Captain America: Winter Soldier" you won't be able to find it on Amazon.com. That's because the online retailer is in an apparent dispute with the Walt Disney Company. Anne-Marie Green reports.
Angry protesters marched to the front door of the Ferguson, Missouri, police department and demanded answers after a teen was shot and killed by an officer. The local branch of the NAACP is calling for an FBI investigation. KMOV-TV's Julian Johnson reports.
Marlene Pinnock is the 51-year-old woman whose beating by a member of the California Highway Patrol was caught on tape. She spoke with CBS News' Carter Evans.
Medical organizations fighting to contain Ebola across four West African nations are being stretched beyond their capacity. With nearly 1,000 dead and almost 2,000 now infected, a leading health official in Liberia told CBS News they do not have enough beds to treat the ill. Debora Patta reports.
President Obama said that there will be limited engagement in Iraq to quell the militants’ surge. CBS News Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses the president's strategy going forward.
A Syracuse University professor has done something no one has ever seen before. He's grown a tree that will produce 40 different kinds of fruit. Jeff Glor reports.
The U.S. launched a fourth round of airstrikes Sunday on the Sunni militant group, ISIS. Thousands of Yazidis were left homeless and hungry after the Islamic militants seized their towns. Holly Williams reports.
The latest on the American airstrikes in Iraq, the fighting in the Gaza Strip, plus a look back at the resignation of former President Richard Nixon with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Ambassador James Jeffrey, Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, and others.
Astronomers and stargazers combat light pollution, to bask in the awe-inspiring splendor of a truly dark sky. Are city lights dimming our view of the starry, starry night? Barry Petersen takes us stargazing.
This week's moment in nature takes us to Fox Island Marsh in Wellfleet, Mass., on Cape Cod, where fiddler crabs are dining without a fox in sight.
The iconic bear is celebrating his 70th anniversary as America’s firefighting symbol. Jane Pauley reports.
As project manager for a large sign company on Long Island, New York, Phil Bono sizes-up buildings for awnings. But it didn't take a tape measure for him to figure out that what goes around, definitely comes around. Steve Hartman reports.
Chef and cookbook author Rocco DiSpirito says preparing your own meals will bring you better health and happiness.