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Study of world's oldest person reveals what helped her live to 117
Maria Branyas Morera once posted on social media about her love for yogurt, saying it "gives life," and hers was a long one.
Organic fruit and veggie pouches recalled over potential lead
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Endangered shark meat sold under misleading labels in the U.S., study finds
Meat from shark species at risk of extinction is commonly available in the U.S. under ambiguous or incorrect labels, researchers found.
Warmer weather drives Americans to consume more sugar, study finds
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This number of steps a day can reduce risk of death, diseases, analysis finds
Research published in The Lancet Public Health journal landed on a number different than the 10,000 daily step recommendation you may have previously heard.
New recommendations to measure obesity go beyond controversial BMI
Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts is sharing new recommendations for how to use it.
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In the study, published Monday in journal Frontiers in Psychology, 40.2% of participants reported certain eating habits affected their sleep.
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Insomnia can lead to heart issues. A psychologist shares tips for better sleep.
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Is daylight saving time bad for your health? A neurologist explains.
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Expert tips for sleeping better as you age
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STDs fall in adults, syphilis in newborns rises: CDC data
While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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U.S. moms report large decline in mental health in recent years, study finds
Only about a fourth of moms in the United States say they have "excellent" physical and mental health, according to a new study.
Feeling anti-social? You're not alone. But here's why it could hurt your health.
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Plane crashes can spark fear of flying. Here are tips to help you cope.
If headlines of recent plane crashes have you worried about air travel, you're not alone — but there are things to keep in mind to ease flying anxiety.
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Dads can get postpartum depression too. Here's what to know.
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Exercising like this could give those over 40 extra years of life, research says
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Here's what economists say about the impact of a government shutdown
The economic impact of a government shutdown depends on its duration, economists say. Some payments, like Social Security, would continue to be issued.
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"48 Hours" can exclusively report there has been a huge break in the 1991 murder of four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding through a maneuver known as a "pocket rescission."
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Senate Democrats are escalating their demands for information about White House border czar Tom Homan and any involvement he has had in federal contracts.
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Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
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Here's what economists say about the impact of a government shutdown
The economic impact of a government shutdown depends on its duration, economists say. Some payments, like Social Security, would continue to be issued.
Sinclair, Nexstar bringing back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on their stations
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Microsoft blocks Israel from using services linked to surveillance of Palestinians
Microsoft says it stopped providing some cloud and AI services to Israel after allegations that it used the services to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Inflation held steady in August, in line with economist forecasts
Inflation has eased since peaking in 2022, but remains above the Fed's 2% annual target
BMW recalling more than 196,000 cars in U.S. over potential fire risk
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Here's what economists say about the impact of a government shutdown
The economic impact of a government shutdown depends on its duration, economists say. Some payments, like Social Security, would continue to be issued.
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The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding through a maneuver known as a "pocket rescission."
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Democrats press for info on border czar Tom Homan, federal contracts
Senate Democrats are escalating their demands for information about White House border czar Tom Homan and any involvement he has had in federal contracts.
Kennedy says FDA is reviewing safety of abortion pill mifepristone
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ICE officer relieved of duties after videos show him shoving woman to ground
An ICE officer who was captured on video pushing a woman to the ground outside an immigration court in New York City has been relieved of his duties.
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Kennedy says FDA is reviewing safety of abortion pill mifepristone
Conservatives have criticized the abortion medication, particularly after it became available through telehealth.
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Dr. Oz says "of course" pregnant women should take Tylenol if a doctor says so
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
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Delta is replacing engines on Airbus aircraft to address toxic fume issue
The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.
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At least 19 people die after drinking tainted liquor in Russia
Incidents of mass deaths from drinking cheap homemade alcohol substitutes are not uncommon in Russia.
Million-year-old skull could rewrite human evolution timeline
The findings have the potential to resolve the longstanding "Muddle in the Middle" of human evolution, researchers said.
Coast Guard releases image of alleged drug boat on fire after seizures
The Coast Guard says it seized nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine from alleged drug boats in recent weeks.
Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as some delegates walk out
As Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, dozens of people walked out of the room in protest.
Microsoft blocks Israel from using services linked to surveillance of Palestinians
Microsoft says it stopped providing some cloud and AI services to Israel after allegations that it used the services to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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Julia Roberts, George Clooney among stars at 2025 New York Film Festival
Daniel Day-Lewis, Jodie Foster, Willem Dafoe and directors Bradley Cooper and Kathryn Bigelow also debut their latest at the 2025 New York Film Festival.
Sinclair, Nexstar bringing back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on their stations
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
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Microsoft blocks Israel from using services linked to surveillance of Palestinians
Microsoft says it stopped providing some cloud and AI services to Israel after allegations that it used the services to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
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President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, clearing the way for TikTok to remain operational in the U.S. under a new ownership model. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro dives deeper.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that paves the way for a deal to allow TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on TikTok Thursday, saying it will allow control of the app and its algorithm to be placed in the hands of American investors.
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Million-year-old skull could rewrite human evolution timeline
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Sub discovers unexploded Nazi bombs teeming with marine life
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Why humans love talking to pets
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Newly discovered dinosaur had a crocodile leg in its jaws
The new find was possibly 23 feet long and hailed from a mysterious group of dinosaurs called megaraptorans.
Flesh-eating bacteria kills 5th person this year in Louisiana
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Midtown Manhattan mass shooting gunman had low-stage CTE, medical examiner finds
Shane Tamura, the gunman that killed four people in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, had low-stage CTE, officials said Friday.
At least 19 people die after drinking tainted liquor in Russia
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Coast Guard releases image of alleged drug boat on fire after seizures
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NASA introduces newest astronaut recruits
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NASA introduces 10 new astronaut candidates
The new selection of NASA astronauts will spend two years in training before becoming eligible for flight assignments.
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The Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two counts Thursday, marking a major escalation in President Trump's efforts to target his political opponents. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports. Then, Scott Fredericksen, former federal prosecutor, and Peter Zeidenberg, former deputy special counsel for the DOJ, join with analysis.
Erin Moriarty on twin murder case
A Texas teenager has been charged in the deadly stabbing of his own twin sister. On the season premiere of "48 Hours," at his trial, attorneys for 17-year-old Benjamin Elliott said he was sleepwalking when he killed her. CBS News "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty discusses the case.
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James Comey's unique indictment
President Trump is weighing in on the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey as more details emerge about the unusual legal development. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Willie James Inman report.
Angry squirrel attacks people in California
Some San Rafael, California, residents ended up in the hospital after being attacked by an angry squirrel. CBS News' Reed Cowan reports.