11/19: CBSN AM
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Health Care
New abortion laws jeopardize cancer treatment for pregnant patients
With some cancers, the recommended drugs have known toxic risks to the fetus, and time is not on the patient's side.
Woman accused of calling in hoax bomb threat to Boston Children's Hospital
The 37-year-old was charged with one count of making a false telephonic bomb threat.
Abortion rights to go on Michigan ballot this November
An amendment protecting abortion rights will also be on the state's ballot in November. Alice Ollstein, health care reporter for Politico, spoke to CBS News' Catherine Herridge about the issue.
FDA panel backs much-debated ALS drug in rare second review
A panel of federal health advisers has voted to recommend approval for an experimental drug to treat Lou Gehrig's disease.
CVS' $8 billion deal for Signify speeds push into health care
Drugstore giant continues push to diversity its business by acquiring a leading home-health provider.
Workers at 14 nursing homes in Pennsylvania go on strike
About 700 nursing-home workers across the state went on strike Friday after marathon contract negotiations went nowhere.
Boy denied lifesaving medical device
A 7-year-old boy who was born with congenital heart defects may be at risk for sudden cardiac death while exercising. His doctor gave his parents a prescription for an automated external defibrillator, or AED, to have around when he plays sports. But the family's insurance company, Anthem, denied coverage for the prescription. CBS News' David Begnaud shares the family's story.
7-year-old with heart defect denied lifesaving medical device
A cardiologist believes Decker Sharp may be at risk for sudden cardiac death while exercising because of his aortic stenosis, which is the result of his congenital heart defect.
6/18: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Attorney Jay Sekulow regarding the investigation, the change in policy towards Cuba, and the progress of the Senate Health Care bill.
10/15: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Senator Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the Iran Nuclear deal and health care.
North Dakota blocks abortion trigger law
A judge in North Dakota blocked the state's abortion trigger law from going into effect Friday. Similar laws took effect in three other states this week: Idaho, Texas and Tennessee. The new laws ban abortions from the moment of conception. Dr. Bhavik Kumar, a Texas abortion provider and co-chair of the Committee to Protect Health Care's Reproductive Freedom Task Force, joins CBS News to discuss the dangers of the laws.
Biden administration to issue DACA rules
The Biden administration is expected to release this month a final rule on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA. Flavia Negrete, a DACA recipient who lives in Maryland, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to discuss how the program has positively impacted her life.
One car accident leads to vastly different ambulance bills for same services
The woman was charged thousands more than her sister and brother after all three siblings were injured in an accident last year.
IRS to conduct safety review after threats to workers
The Internal Revenue Service says it is conducting a comprehensive review of safety at its facilities.
Walmart expands abortion coverage for employees
Walmart, the nation's largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue for months following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
"We've been to hell and back": Employees walk out as job unhappiness soars
A new Gallup poll that found half of workers are stressed, and one in five battles anger or sadness during the day.
Pfizer CEO tests positive for COVID-19, reports mild symptoms
Pharmaceutical company chief said he is taking the company's own Paxlovid pill and isolating while he recovers.
House passes sweeping climate, health, tax package
President Biden scored another victory with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act Friday, a landmark climate, health care and tax bill. Scott MacFarlane has more.
House to vote on Inflation Reduction Act
House Democrats are expected to pass a sweeping spending package Friday. The Inflation Reduction Act aims to lower health care costs, combat climate change and raise taxes for some large corporations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the vote and the upcoming midterm elections.
Senators who suffered strokes urge public to prioritize wellness
Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Ray Luján reflect on their experiences recovering from strokes.
Pig skin protein gives sight back to 14 blind people
The bioengineered corneas could provide a new and less invasive solution for the millions around the world in need of cornea transplants.
Debt lawsuits against relatives and friends of nursing home residents
Along with our partners Kaiser Health News and NPR, CBS News has found that what starts out as a good deed can turn into a legal nightmare in some cases.
Military medical facilities billing civilians
Lawmakers are calling on the Pentagon to do more to help civilians with massive medical bills from emergency treatment at military facilities. The military has the power to reduce or waive those bills, but that rarely happens. Making matters worse, most of the civilians treated at military hospitals don't have insurance. CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner joins CBS News Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden signs burn pit legislation
President Biden signed the PACT Act into law, expanding federal health care for veterans who developed illnesses after being exposed to burn pits during their service. CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steven Portnoy explains why the legislation is so significant.
SNAP rulings ease shutdown pressure as Thune rebuffs Trump call to end filibuster
A pair of federal judges ruled the government must tap into a contingency fund to make SNAP payments.
President Trump sits down with 60 Minutes
President Trump's interview with Norah O'Donnell airs Sunday, Nov. 2, on 60 Minutes.
Judges say Trump administration must keep paying some SNAP benefits
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
FBI says "potential terrorist attack" thwarted in Michigan, 5 arrested
In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said multiple people who were allegedly plotting a violent attack were arrested in Michigan.
Trump says Christians face threats in Nigeria, opens door for sanctions
President Trump announced he would designate Nigeria "a country of particular concern" as it relates to religious freedom, a move that had been pushed by some U.S. lawmakers.
Epstein cultivated celebrity relationships, even as his arrest neared
Jeffrey Epstein's schedule, flight logs and personal calendars detail his connections with high-profile people including Woody Allen and leaders in finance and public affairs.
Sean "Diddy" Combs moved to federal prison in New Jersey
Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to just over four years in prison earlier this month after he was convicted of prostitution-related charges.
Delta pilot says "that was close" after go-around at Boston's Logan Airport
The FAA is investigating an apparent close call at Logan Airport Thursday involving a Delta Air Lines flight that was landing and a Cape Air plane that was taking off.
Dodgers force Game 7 in World Series after defeating Blue Jays in Toronto
The Los Angeles Dodgers have forced a Game 7 in the World Series after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-1.