FDA approves new cholesterol-lowering pill, doctor explains what it does differently
The FDA has approved a new daily cholesterol pill that works differently from popular statins and may deliver better results for some people. Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center, joins "CBS Evening News" to ...
New Mexico attorney general accuses Justice Department of hindering Epstein probe
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told senators at his confirmation hearing that the Justice Department will investigate any new leads related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez accuses Blanche of…
Thousands of election-focused workers have been cut during Trump’s second term
Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.
LeBron James drops the ultimate nothing-burger at Fanatics Fest with his NBA decision looming
LeBron James used his Fanatics Fest appearance to drink wine and dodge free agency questions, leaving Tyrese Haliburton and thousands without answers.
Deadly NYC helicopter crash possibly caused by bird strike, NTSB documents indicate
15 months after a sightseeing helicopter broke up in the air and crashed in New York City's Hudson River, investigators revealed what they believe brought down the chopper, killing the pilot and a family of five. Kris Van Cleave reports.
FDA identifies likely source of lettuce containing diarrhea-causing parasite
The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows. Mark Strassmann reports.
Flooding kills at least 2 in Texas as torrential rain continues
At least two people have died in Central Texas following multiple days of heavy rainfall and flooding, as authorities warn residents to seek higher ground immediately. Jason Allen reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Air quality emergencies impact at least 21 states amid wildfires
Smoke and ash from wildfires in Canada settled over major cities and towns this week, including Minneapolis and New York. Health officials warned that coughing and shortness of breath are risks for everyone outside, especially those with chronic condit...
28 beluga whales from Marineland coming to U.S. through emergency rescue plan
Twenty-eight beluga whales are set to be relocated from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland to aquariums across the U.S. after federal officials approved an emergency import earlier this month as part of an international rescue effort. Jared Ochac...
EXCLUSIVE: DHS seeks custody of illegal immigrant charged with murder after Trump deportation, Biden release
ICE has filed a detainer against Akbor Miah, a Bangladeshi illegal immigrant charged with murdering his sister-in-law in Lake County, Florida.