The leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, marking the latest high-level shake-up at the FDA. Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg had served as acting director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) …
President Trump wrapped up a two-day summit in China with future arms sales to Taiwan in some doubt and scant details on future Chinese purchases of American jets and soybeans. Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California joins “The Takeout” with his reaction to the trip.
5/15: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News An Iraqi national was charged with plotting terror attacks in the U.S.; several were injured in a massive explosion at a Maine lumber mill.
Atlanta — Going into retirement, 58-year-old David White of Atlanta, Georgia, had some preconceived notions. “I thought it would be blissful and easy and joyful,” White told CBS News. “… It wasn’t quite.” In September 2025, White retired after 33 years in education, the last 15 spent as principal at the Burgess-Peterson Academy, an elementary …
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge declared a mistrial Friday in Harvey Weinstein ’s rape case from the #MeToo-era that has gone to trial three times so far after a jury was unable to come to a unanimous decision. The trial centered on whether Weinstein raped Jessica Mann, a hairstylist and actor, in …
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — The U.S. announced Friday it is turning its attention toward Guyana’s abundant bauxite and other resources for business opportunities at a time when the Trump administration is increasingly eyeing Latin American energy and minerals. U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg held talks this week with top Guyanese officials, including …
NEW YORK (AP) — The former secretary of public security for Mexico’s Sinaloa state appeared in a U.S. court on Friday, days after his arrest in Arizona on charges he and other officials took bribes to help the Sinaloa Cartel smuggle vast quantities of drugs into the U.S. Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, 66, was not required …
58-year-old David White retired after 33 years in education, the last 15 spent as an elementary school principal in Atlanta. But after “just hanging out with the cat,” he decided to go back to school as a handyman. Steve Hartman goes “On the Road” with the story.
Health officials battle new Ebola outbreak: Doctor who survived virus speaks out – CBS News Watch CBS News Doctors are monitoring an Ebola epidemic in Africa that may be to blame for dozens of deaths so far. Lilia Luciano reports and spoke with a U.S. doctor who recovered from the virus.
Jerome Powell’s legacy as he finishes Fed Chair term – CBS News Watch CBS News Friday marked Jerome Powell’s last day as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. CBS News producer Emily Pandise takes a look at his legacy.