Zika birth defect may surface months after birth
A study of 13 Brazilian babies shows that the absence of microcephaly at birth doesn’t mean abnormalities won't develop later
Zika virus
Zika no longer "global health emergency," WHO says
But not all experts agree with the agency's decision
Zika vaccine human trials
Both private companies and the federal government are racing to create a vaccine to prevent the Zika virus from infecting more people. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula spoke to "CBS This Morning: Saturday" with more information.
The Zika Virus
One of the world's most frightening viruses has reached the U.S. What's being done to fight Zika? Dr. Jon LaPook speaks with the country's top scientists.
Puerto Rico and Zika
Tyler Sharp is a CDC epidemiologist working in Puerto Rico. He says fighting the virus there is the frontline of protecting the continental U.S.
Zika's impact on infants
Dr. Carmen Zorrilla's patients at the Maternal-Infant Studies Center at University Hospital in San Juan are enrolling in a study to find answers
Testes shrink, sperm counts drop in Zika animal study
New research in Zika-infected male mice raises concerns about the possible impact on human fertility
Most common words doctors say to pregnant women with Zika
There are few comforts physicians can offer pregnant women infected with the Zika virus
Portraits of Zika babies
After documenting the Zika crisis for a year, Associated Press photographer Felipe Dana gave his subjects the gift of family portraits
New way to fight mosquitoes focuses on human "flavors"
New research looking at the brains of mosquitoes might hold a key to fighting malaria and other mosquito-borne illnesses
Florida IDs new Miami neighborhood as Zika zone
The announcement comes less than a month after declaring the nearby Wynwood neighborhood cleared of the virus following aggressive mosquito spraying
As babies stricken by Zika turn 1, health problems mount
“It hurts me to see him like this. I didn’t want this for him,” one mother said, breaking into tears
Pregnant women warned about travel to Southeast Asia
The CDC has issued a new travel advisory because of Zika outbreaks in the region
Man may have gotten Zika from dying father's tears
The father, who also had cancer, carried 100,000 times the normal level of the Zika virus, medical experts report
Congress prevents shutdown
The House of Representatives approved a spending bill that will keep the government funded through Dec.9 and will avert a government shutdown. The bill will also provide $1.1 billion to battle Zika. CBSN anchor Vladimir Duthiers has the details.
CDC: Aerial spraying is helping curb Zika in Miami
Health officials lift part of their travel advisory and credit aerial pesticide spraying with killing mosquitoes that transmit the virus
Florida doctor infected by Zika
Wynwood, the Miami neighborhood that reported Florida's first local Zika transmission, is about to get the all-clear, as it has gone 45 days without reporting a new infection. However, the Zika zone in nearby Miami Beach is expanding after a new cluster of cases. David Begnaud reports.
Florida triples Zika transmission area as new cases reported
Zone that had been limited primarily to South Beach has expanded north, bringing total affected area to around 4.5 square miles
Miami neighborhood may see end to Zika travel advisory
An announcement may come as early as next week on whether it's safe for pregnant women to visit the artsy Florida neighborhood
Unique Utah Zika case remains medical mystery
Researchers are still puzzled by a man who caught the illness after caring for his infected father
Free Zika screening in Florida leads to massive backlog of test results
Florida is offering state-funded Zika tests, but good intentions have led to patients waiting weeks to find out if they have been affected by Zika
Authorities start controversial tactic for taking on Zika
Virus' discovery in section of Miami Beach led U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to include it in travel warning for pregnant women
Florida Zika spray backlash
Aerial spraying of a controversial chemical to fight Zika is delayed after a public outcry. There are now more than 650 Zika cases in Florida, with 56 non-travel related and 80 involving pregnant women. David Begnaud reports.
Public backlash delays Zika spraying in Fla. as virus spreads
Mosquito spraying in Miami Beach -- planned for Thursday -- was put off until Friday after a public protest, and outcry
Zika spray controversy
After returning from its seven-week vacation, Congress has yet to agree to a bill that would fund the fight against the Zika virus. In Miami Beach, residents are up in arms about the spraying of a controversial chemical to kill mosquitoes. David Begnaud reports.
Health
Hydroxychloroquine shouldn't be used to stop COVID, WHO says
A panel of World Health Organization experts said the drug may even increase the risk of adverse effects.
Twitter will label misleading COVID-19 vaccines posts
The social media company will also be introducing a 5-strike policy to "further reduce the spread of potentially harmful and misleading" information.
Trump received COVID-19 vaccine in January, sources say
It's unclear why former President Trump didn't discuss his vaccination publicly at the time.
Democrats criticize administration's guidance on aerosol COVID spread
Four House committee chairs say they have "serious questions" about the adequacy of the CDC's guidance on workplace protection from aerosol transmission.
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Fauci warns against complacency as COVID-19 cases begin to plateau
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Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID vaccine rolls out in the U.S.
The vaccine is the third to roll out for use in the United States, and the first that requires only one shot.
"I am the proof that God exists": Woman beat COVID after 150 days
The 55-year-old was on the verge of death, CBS Miami reports.
California health care workers confronting mental health crisis
A military psychologist says that "for our medical providers, you're seeing repeated loss of life each and every day. That's going to wear on you."
Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine's "plug and play" platform means it's easy to modify, and scientists expect an update to fight new, troubling variants by the fall.
U.S. to implement Ebola monitoring program at airports
Starting next week, the "very small number" of travelers arriving from Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be funneled to six U.S. airports, the CDC said.
CDC shares distribution and messaging advice on J&J vaccine
On Friday, an FDA panel voted unanimously to clear the way for an emergency use authorization for the J&J vaccine.
Homemade baby formula can be life-threatening, FDA says
Food regulators warn that DIY baby formula can lead to nutritional imbalances and foodborne illness.
Walmart expands COVID-19 vaccine access to 35 states
The nation's biggest retailer offering immunizations -- a booster shot to U.S. efforts with more than 20 pharmacy chains.
World
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Myanmar protests persist despite rulers' bloody post-coup crackdown
Hundreds arrested, including journalists, and more than 20 killed, but protesters are refusing to let volleys of tear gas and even bullets silence their demands.
Hydroxychloroquine shouldn't be used to stop COVID, WHO says
A panel of World Health Organization experts said the drug may even increase the risk of adverse effects.
Churchill painting owned by Angelina Jolie smashes auction record
The image of the 12th-century mosque in Marrakech at sunset is a piece of both political and Hollywood history.
Global carbon emissions already over pre-pandemic lockdown levels
Intergovernmental agency says resurgence in economic activity, lack of clean energy policies mean higher emissions than before pandemic in many nations.
Americans behind Nissan exec's brazen escape from Japan face justice
Ex-Green Beret Michael Taylor and his son don't deny masterminding Carlos Ghosn's cinema-worthy escape to Lebanon in a speaker box.
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House Democrats charge ahead with bills likely to stall Senate
The House is expected to vote on an election reform bill this week, but that measure is unlikely to pass in the Senate.
T.I. and his wife Tiny accused of drugging and assaulting women
The alleged incidents took place in several states between 2005 and 2018.
U.S. sanctions 7 Russians for poisoning of Alexey Navalny
The sanctions target seven unidentified senior Russian officials.
Vernon Jordan, civil rights activist and Clinton adviser, has died
Jordan rose from humble beginnings in the segregated South to become a champion of civil rights before reinventing himself as a Washington insider.
Watch Live: FBI director testifies on Capitol attack
Wray's appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee is his first since the January 6 riots.
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House Democrats charge ahead with bills likely to stall Senate
The House is expected to vote on an election reform bill this week, but that measure is unlikely to pass in the Senate.
U.S. sanctions 7 Russians for poisoning of Alexey Navalny
The sanctions target seven unidentified senior Russian officials.
Vernon Jordan, civil rights activist and Clinton adviser, has died
Jordan rose from humble beginnings in the segregated South to become a champion of civil rights before reinventing himself as a Washington insider.
Watch Live: FBI director testifies on Capitol attack
Wray's appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee is his first since the January 6 riots.
Democratic senator to introduce universal background check law
The legislation is sure to face GOP opposition and would require the support of 10 Republican senators to advance, which is unlikely.
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Read Jane Fonda's powerful Golden Globes speech on diversity
"If my heart is open and I look beneath the surface, I feel kinship," Fonda said while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Golden Globes 2021: Complete list of winners
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2021 Golden Globes: Chloé Zhao becomes first Asian female Best Director
Andra Day and Chadwick Boseman joined Chloé Zhao as first-time winners at the season's first major U.S. awards show.
T.I. and his wife Tiny accused of drugging and assaulting women
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Twitter will label misleading COVID-19 vaccines posts
The social media company will also be introducing a 5-strike policy to "further reduce the spread of potentially harmful and misleading" information.
Warren Buffett has made $100 billion on his investment in Apple
The iPhone maker now makes up 40% of Buffett's $280 billion investment portfolio.
Oldest Texas electricity co-op goes bust after $2 billion bill
Energy group said it won't pass on "unaffordable electric bills" to its members after state's power freeze.
Lawsuit accuses Amazon of racial discrimination
Amazon hires workers of color at lower management levels, then promotes White workers more often, complaint states.
Spacewalkers start power system upgrade
Multiple spacewalks planned to upgrade the space station's aging power system
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Johnson & Johnson CEO touts "ease" of single-shot vaccine distribution
Four million doses are being shipped out Monday of the newly-approved coronavirus vaccination, with 100 million promised by the end of June.
Iceberg larger than New York City breaks off in Antarctica
"Over coming weeks or months, the iceberg may move away; or it could run aground and remain close to Brunt Ice Shelf," Professor Dame Jane Francis, Director of British Antarctic Survey, said in a press release.
Spacewalkers start power system upgrade
Multiple spacewalks planned to upgrade the space station's aging power system
Fauci warns against complacency as COVID-19 cases begin to plateau
Fauci said a plateau of roughly 70,000 new coronavirus cases per day is "concerning."
The danger of avalanches: Will 2021 be the worst year ever?
In Western states this winter's weather has produced snowpack conditions that are making avalanches even more threatening than usual.
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Hydroxychloroquine shouldn't be used to stop COVID, WHO says
A panel of World Health Organization experts said the drug may even increase the risk of adverse effects.
Twitter will label misleading COVID-19 vaccines posts
The social media company will also be introducing a 5-strike policy to "further reduce the spread of potentially harmful and misleading" information.
Trump received COVID-19 vaccine in January, sources say
It's unclear why former President Trump didn't discuss his vaccination publicly at the time.
Democrats criticize administration's guidance on aerosol COVID spread
Four House committee chairs say they have "serious questions" about the adequacy of the CDC's guidance on workplace protection from aerosol transmission.
The COVID baby boom is looking more like a baby bust
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Signs of life in travel industry as vaccines revive wanderlust
After a year of being cooped up, people are booking vacations again — or at least dreaming of doing so once vaccines take hold.
Female McDonald's employees accuse fast-food chain of abuse, harassment in workplace
Dozens of women have filed complaints alleging workplace abuse, discrimination and harassment by male co-workers at one of America's largest, most iconic fast-food restaurant chains.
Biden supports Amazon workers' vote in pro-union video
In an unprecedented video message, the president urged management to back off and let workers decide.
6 Dr. Seuss books will stop being published due to racist images
Dr. Seuss – who was born Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904 – is No. 2 on Forbes' list of highest-paid dead celebrities of 2020.
Oldest Texas electricity co-op goes bust after $2 billion bill
Energy group said it won't pass on "unaffordable electric bills" to its members after state's power freeze.
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Student wounded in Arkansas high school shooting
The incident took place inside Watson Chapel Junior High School as students switched classes Monday morning. The suspect, a fellow classmate, is in custody.
Americans behind Nissan exec's brazen escape from Japan face justice
Ex-Green Beret Michael Taylor and his son don't deny masterminding Carlos Ghosn's cinema-worthy escape to Lebanon in a speaker box.
Lady Gaga's dog walker recounts "close call with death"
He said that his "life has taken a very sudden and unexpected turn" since last week's shooting and dognapping.
"We are American, too": Hundreds in New York rally against anti-Asian hate
Top political leaders promised support and tougher action against racially-motivated attacks on Asian Americans.
Will discovery of suspect lead to answers in Madeleine McCann case?
The disappearance of the 3-year-old girl while vacationing with her family in 2007 captured the world's attention. Now, more than 13 years later, there is a suspect in Germany who may have answers.
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Spacewalkers start power system upgrade
Multiple spacewalks planned to upgrade the space station's aging power system
She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Maiden flight of Blue Origin rocket slips to late 2022
The launch will come a year later than planned after Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin lost out on a major Space Force contract.
Mars rover beams back spectacular panorama
The rover's high-power Mastcam-Z dual camera instrument provides astonishingly detailed images of the red planet.
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
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Photos: Rare snowfall blankets the Mediterranean
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Groundbreaking musical "Rent" turns 25
In 1996, "Rent" changed the sound and face of the modern musical with its rock music, diverse cast and edgy subject. The show won four Tony Awards including Best Musical, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Vladimir Duthiers visited the East Village theater where it all began and spoke with original cast members Idina Menzel and Wilson Jermaine Heredia about why the show still resonates.
"Sunday Morning": Full Episode 2/28
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"60 Minutes": Full Episode 2/28
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Surgeon General pick aims to boost trust in science
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"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.