A British company wants to release millions of genetically modified mosquitoes in a Florida neighborhood. They say this will stop the spread of two deadly diseases, but residents are skeptical. The mutant bugs would target a specific species of mosquito that is so troublesome, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District spends more than a million dollars a year trying to fight it. Anna Warner reports.
Debate over the new legislation is expected to dominate Washington well into the summer and is already drawing strong Republican opposition.
World governments are turning up the heat on social media companies like Twitter over terrorism, as ISIS continues to recruit new fighters online with their sophisticated digital propaganda operations. They believe the sites can take a bolder stand against ISIS and other groups online. Margaret Brennan reports from the State Department where an international summit tried to tackle violent extremism.
After a two-hour standoff Thursday, Las Vegas police arrested a suspect in the apparent road rage shooting that left a mother of four dead. The case took a turn after it was revealed that the suspect and the mom knew each other. John Blackstone reports.
The Iraqi military is gearing up to take back Mosul, the largest city held by ISIS in Iraq. Up to 25,000 Iraqi soldiers will be part of the offensive in the spring, but some question whether the Iraqis will be ready for the fight. Holly Williams reports.
The agency says certain medical scopes could spread deadly bacteria among patients if not properly sterilized. Omar Villafranca reports from the UCLA Medical Center where nearly 180 people may have been exposed.
The relentless cold is freezing the Great Lakes, and 98 percent of Lake Erie is covered by ice. That does not happen very often. The brutal weather is also being blamed for dozens of accidents. Dean Reynolds reports from Chicago, where the weather is causing its own lake effect.
Millions are feeling the full force of the bone-chilling cold as a blast of frigid air sweeps through the Northeast. It's the coldest February 20th ever for much of the East Coast. Vinita Nair reports.
This freezing weather is blamed for at least 19 deaths in the past week, with at least 11 in Tennessee where the cold has been relentless. Cuthbert Langley of CBS affiliate WTVF reports from Nashville, where another snow and ice storm headed its way.
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week's best viral videos, including a dog that lets himself in a car, a teen achieving his dunking dream and five years of stunning sun images. Plus, a Ford Mustang speed dating prank. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
You hear her voice every day on our show. Meet the woman who calls the shots in our control room. From breaking news to cuing Charlie Rose, Lennon explains how she directs a national morning news broadcast.
Apple is reportedly working in secret on an electronic car. Also, thee months after hackers gained access to the U.S. State Department's email system, the government still hasn't been able to kick them out. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
A clip of the upcoming movie "Insurgent," the sequel to "Divergent," starring Shailene Woodley, was released on Thursday. Also, Hollywood stars gathered for the Domino Gala on Thursday to raise money for charity. Suzanne Marques reports on the day's top entertainment stories.
Sunlight can do damage to skin in the dark Ultraviolet light can activate skin-damaging enzymes even after going indoors. Also, women with multiple sclerosis may be lacking some important nutrients. Eboni Williams reports on the day's top health news.
Jessica Hartshorn, Senior Lifestyle Editor for American Baby, gives tips on how to treat your baby when they are sick with common illnesses.
Red pandas at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden had a ton of fun during their snow day.
TBS is being criticized for speeding up episodes of the acclaimed sitcom to create more time for advertising.
A little dog is being hailed a hero for saving his much larger buddy. A St. Bernard that was stuck in a ditch for about 18 hours was rescued, thanks to a dachshund.
The FDA issued a warning that trace amounts of peanuts have been found in the spice cumin, which could pose a life-threatening danger to people who suffer from peanut allergies.
A Florida man is under arrest after picking up a female teacher and slamming her to the ground during a school basketball game.
A CBS News poll shows a growing number of Americans support sending ground troops to Iraq and Syria to fight ISIS. Farah Pandith, adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, explains the shift in attitudes toward fighting the terror group.
Walmart is giving its lowest-paid workers a raise. The nation's largest private employer is raising wages for some half a million hourly employees, saying company pride and morale is vital to running a successful retail business.
We've heard it before: Cutting down on red meat can improve your health. The Federal Nutrition Panel agrees. New dietary guidelines recommend Americans eat less red meat and drink more coffee.
A 19-year-old man arrested while trying to travel to Syria is facing new terrorism charges. Hamza Ahmed has been indicted for conspiring to provide material support to ISIS.
In much of the Northeast, a Siberian express will make it feel like it's double-digits below zero; and, seventy years after the battle of Iwo Jima, two survivors provide perspective on the offensive that is best remembered for an iconic photograph of U.S. Marines raising an American flag.