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By Yasmeen Abutaleb and Michael Erman WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) – The acting head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s drug center, Tracey Beth Hoeg, is expected to leave the agency just days after Commissioner Marty Makary resigned, according to three people familiar with internal planning. Hoeg, an epidemiologist and sports physician who cast …
Washington — As the U.S. military races to adapt low-cost, expendable drones for battlefield use, an Army explosive safety specialist warned that the Defense Department’s rush to innovate may be outpacing basic explosive safeguards, raising the risk of accidents. The assessment was tucked inside a memo obtained by CBS News detailing how a mini-drone had …
The Emmy Award-winning “CBS News Sunday Morning” is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. “Sunday Morning” also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) “Sunday Morning” presents its annual edition touching on all aspects of design, hosted by Jane Pauley. Oregon contractor Jacob Fry and his wife, …
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship was caused by the Andes virus, the only known strain to spread from person to person. Rodents are known to carry hantavirus, but what’s the disease’s origin story? Ramy Inocencio explains.
Federal protections exist for Social Security recipients, but a lawsuit can still create financial complications. Getty Images/iStockphoto For millions of older Americans, Social Security income has become more than just a retirement supplement. It’s now the primary source of monthly income used to cover housing, groceries, healthcare costs and rising utility bills. With inflation rising …
New maps from NASA using nearly a decade’s worth of data show how the use of artificial light has shifted over the years. To make the maps, NASA researchers analyzed data collected by its “Black Marble” program, which uses a specialized sensor to capture low-light imagery of Earth at night. The data was collected by …
Washington — Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he’s dropping his bid for reelection in Tennessee’s ninth congressional district, a seat he’s held since 2007. He made the decision in light of the Tennessee legislature’s redistricting affected his district in the Memphis area. Cohen, 76, is Tennessee’s only Democrat in Congress. He …
Passenger on plane that crashed in Atlantic reflects on being rescued – CBS News Watch CBS News Eleven people were rescued by an elite Air Force unit after an emergency forced the pilot to land the plane in the Atlantic Ocean. Cristian Benavides spoke to a passenger and the pilot about what happened.
Settling debt on your own is risky, but it’s a path worth considering if you’re dealing with debt you can’t afford. J Studios/Getty Images Borrowers are carrying record levels of credit card debt across the nation right now, and with average credit card interest rates still hovering close to 22%, many are finding themselves in …
What did Trump accomplish in China? – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is headed back to the U.S. after a summit with President Xi Jinping in China. CBS News’ Anna Coren, Olivia Rinaldi and Aaron MacLean report.