CDC warns about "aggressive" rats
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people may see an increase in "aggressive" rodent behavior since lockdowns and restaurant closures have forced the animals to search for new sources of food.
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Rats may get aggressive due to COVID-19 closures, CDC warns
Rats that once relied on restaurants' food waste are no longer getting it – so they're hungry and looking elsewhere.
Trump: States need to open houses of worship "right now"
President Trump is urging the nation's governors to open houses of worship this weekend. It comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is releasing new guidelines for communities of faith. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins Lana Zak to discuss.
Some middle agers may need measles booster shot
We're taking a closer look at why some adults who were vaccinated against the measles may still be at risk. The CDC has confirmed 704 cases so far this year, mostly in unvaccinated children. Some adults vaccinated in the 1960s may have received only partial immunity from their shots. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain.
Vaccine protesters push to keep loophole
The CDC reports there are now more than 10 times as many confirmed measles cases in 2019 as there were in the whole of 2010. The vast majority of infections are among unvaccinated people. Dr. Jon LaPook was at the New York Capitol Tuesday where protesters gathered to fight a bill to end religious exemptions for vaccines.
U.S. birth rate at record low in 2018, CDC says
America's baby bust isn't over. The nation's birth rates last year reached record lows for women in their teens and 20s, a government report shows, leading to the fewest babies in 32 years. The provisional report, released Wednesday and based on more than 99% of U.S. birth records, found 3.788 million births last year. It was the fourth year the number of births has fallen, the lowest since 1986 and a surprise to some experts given the improving economy.
Cows linked to E. coli lettuce outbreaks that sickened nearly 200
FDA ties feces from grazing cattle in California's Salinas Valley to food-borne illness from romaine lettuce leaves.
CDC guidance says coronavirus doesn't spread easily on surfaces
The CDC also estimates 35% of those with COVID-19 are asymptomatic and 40% of transmission occurs before people feel sick.
Trump says churches to reopen "very soon"
While touring a Ford plant in Michigan Thursday, President Trump said the CDC would soon be releasing guidelines on reopening churches. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the president's comments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Less travel expected ahead of Memorial Day
This weekend may be the unofficial start of summer, but AAA says a record low number of Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend. However, people are still taking trips for the holiday, even though the CDC warns travel can increase the risk of the coronavirus. Kris Van Cleave reports.
What's behind new data on diabetes?
A new study from CDC researchers found the number of new diabetes diagnoses is down, but obesity – a major risk factor for diabetes – is on the rise. Dr. Bernard Benedetto, a bariatric surgeon at HCA Healthcare's Portsmouth Regional Hospital, joined CBSN to discuss the report.
Measles outbreak hits new record
The U.S. has set a new record for measles cases since the disease was declared eradicated in this country 19 years ago. The CDC said at least 971 cases have been confirmed so far this year. Don Dahler reports.
Unidentified illness kills couple in Fiji
A young Texas couple has died from an unidentified illness while vacationing in Fiji. Their cause of death is being investigated, but U.S. officials said the local government has warned of a dangerous flu season. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Texas couple dies of mysterious illness
U.S. authorities are looking into what caused a couple from Fort Worth, Texas, to die while on vacation in Fiji. The World Health Organization is assisting in the investigation. Janet Shamlian reports.
How to lower the risk of male infertility
About 13 out of every 100 couples cannot get pregnant. It's a stressful and emotional time, and it's often considered a female issue. The CDC says both men and women contribute to infertility in about 35 percent of couples. The man is the only factor in about eight percent of cases. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss some of the causes of male infertility and why it's so difficult for men to talk about the issue.
1,044 measles cases reported across 28 states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there have been 1,044 individual cases of measles across 28 states as of June 13. The majority of the cases have been part of an outbreak in the New York City area.
Woman dies of flesh-eating bacteria
A Florida woman died after being infected by a rare flesh-eating bacteria at a beach. Her death comes after a 12-year-old girl contracted a similar bacteria while on vacation. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
AFM still "a little bit of a mystery" to researchers
There’s a new government warning about a serious polio-like illness that mainly strikes young children. Acute Flaccid Myelitis, or AFM, is in peak season, and the CDC says there’s eleven confirmed cases so far. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to share updates on a 7-year-old boy struggling with the illness, and discuss why it's still "a little bit of a mystery" to researchers.
CDC releases detailed road map for reopening country
The health agency's 60-page document provides guidance to schools, child care centers, restaurants and bars, and mass transit administrators.
How to spot & prevent heat-related illnesses
The CDC says more than 600 people die in the U.S. every year from extreme heat. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the signs and symptoms to watch out for as the nation braces for an intense heat wave.
Millions of kids around the world adjust to school in the COVID era
No major coronavirus spikes after 22 European nations let some kids back into classes, but anxiety is still there, and nothing is like it used to be.
Juul accused of targeting children
Executives from the e-cigarette maker Juul were questioned on Capitol Hill Thursday about their role in the teen vaping epidemic. The CDC says one in five high schoolers used e-cigarettes in 2018. As Jamie Yuccas reports, the company is accused of marketing to middle schoolers.
Hospitals mobilize to fight Candida auris
A highly contagious fungal infection that may not respond to medication could put hospital and nursing home patients at risk. The CDC says Candida auris has been detected on six continents since it was first identified a decade ago. There are 715 confirmed or suspected cases in the U.S. Meg Oliver reports.
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.
450+ cases of lung disease linked to vaping
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says it's investigating more than 450 cases of severe lung illnesses believed to be linked to vaping. CBS News' Dean Reynolds has the story of one teen who barely survived.
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year. Follow live results here.
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Trump pushes Senate GOP to scrap filibuster to end government shutdown
President Trump told GOP senators that "we must get the government back open soon and really immediately" on Day 36 of the shutdown. Follow live updates here.
Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
What Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, killing at least 9 people
The number of fatalities is expected to increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Democrats win key governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia after post-Trump slump
Democrats are set to sweep Tuesday's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, with Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger projected to win.
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Trump administration ending protected status for South Sudanese nationals
The termination marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward South Sudan, a country that U.N. experts warn could be sliding "back toward another deadly war."
FBI to help track down fugitive Barrio 18 gang leaders, Guatemala says
In September, the U.S. government blacklisted Barrio 18 as part of its crackdown on drug trafficking.