Sources in the room for Fauci's two-day interview told CBS News the meeting was cordial, but also revealed the intense and fractious political divide over his legacy and work.
More than 4 in 10 of clergy surveyed in fall 2023 had seriously considered leaving their congregations at least once since 2020, according to the survey released by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
The World Health Organization is calling the JN.1 COVID-19 strain, a subvariant of the Omicron strain, a "variant of interest." Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with details on the virus's spread.
A significant surge in respiratory illnesses among children in some regions of China is raising concerns, but experts say it does not appear to involve a new or unusual pathogen. Keri Althoff, an epidemiology professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBS News and explains what we know about the outbreak and how it's different from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
Reports published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say nearly 18 million Americans experienced symptoms of long COVID — when symptoms remain for at least four weeks after a patient has cleared the infection — in 2022 and nearly 9 million people currently have the condition, which can linger for months or years. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the report's findings.
A new and highly mutated strain of COVID-19 has been detected in at least ten states, but for now, the strain is rare, accounting for just a small fraction of new COVID cases nationwide. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at Saint Joseph Health in Saddle River, New Jersey, joined CBS News to discuss the new variant.
The Food and Drug Administration recently determined some expired COVID-19 tests may still be safe and effective at detecting infections. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explains how people can check if their at-home test kits are still valid.
The CDC is recommending the new COVID booster shot universally for anyone older than 6 months after its panel of outside vaccine advisers endorsed it. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joined CBS News to talk about the new booster shots.
The FDA has lengthened the shelf lives of some COVID-19 tests that still deliver accurate results past their printed expiration dates.
Schools are starting back up again with a new wave of COVID cases on the rise. Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, an internal medicine physician and the host of the podcast "Ted Health," joined CBS News to discuss how to keep your kids safe.
New COVID variant BA.2.86 has been detected around the world, including in the U.S. Dr. Owais Durrani, an emergency medicine physician in Houston, Texas, joined CBS News to discuss the new strain.
There has been a rise in COVID hospitalizations, and as cooler weather approaches, the CDC revealed its timeline for updated boosters. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to expect this fall.
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
Man's best friend may be better at detecting COVID-19 than some of the world's best technology. Researchers are finding that a dog's nose can identify the virus faster than some PCR tests -- even with patients who present no symptoms. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
On social media, the variants have been nicknamed "Eris," "Fornax" and "Pirola."
A summer uptick in COVID cases has sparked interest in new vaccine boosters. CBS News' Errol Barnett explains when they will be available and who should get one.
Cases of the new COVID variant BA.2.86 have been spotted in Michigan, Denmark and Israel.
CDC officials are working to overhaul laboratory operations to try to keep from repeating mistakes. But it's a big job, observers say. And the stakes are high.
ER visits are also climbing, with the steepest rise in kids.
Gordon Hunter Pedersen, 63, said his "structural alkaline silver" product made the virus "incapable" of infecting someone.
The fast-spreading new COVID-19 variant EG.5 now makes up the largest proportion of new COVID-19 infections nationwide, the CDC says. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases for the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joined CBS News to discuss how to protect yourself.
The CDC recommends a new shot, targeting more a recent variant, for virtually all Americans to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization or death.
The latest research suggests a prevalence of just 3% to 4% for this once-common symptom in recent waves.
It is unclear which regions of the U.S. have the most EG.5 infections.
The Senate advanced a short-term spending measure as the government faces a Friday deadline to avert a partial shutdown.
This comes as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue their attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
One analysis said bipartisan deal in Congress would boost the tax credit for 16 million children, lifting some out of poverty.
Former President Donald Trump's 30-point victory smashed the record previously held by Bob Dole.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said she would not participate in the debate unless former President Donald Trump did.
Kellye Croft, who worked as a massage therapist for Dolan and his band while they were on tour, alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Dolan "unlawfully trafficked her for his own sexual gratification."
The trial, which began Tuesday morning, is the second related to E. Jean Carroll's allegations and Trump's subsequent denials.
Heuermann was arrested last summer and charged with killing three women whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in 2010. He was charged Tuesday with the killing of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.
It would have required the State Department to produce a report on whether the Israeli war effort in Gaza is violating human rights and international accords.
It would have required the State Department to produce a report on whether the Israeli war effort in Gaza is violating human rights and international accords.
Heuermann was charged last summer with killing three women whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in 2010.
The flight marks the third commercial space station visit funded by Houston-based Axiom Space, and the first with an all-European crew.
Brothers John and Vince Giovannitti serve as mayors of Paulsboro and Greenwich Township, New Jersey.
"If you're bundled up, and you find that it's too cold and you can't handle it any longer, your dog probably can't either," one veterinarian said.
One analysis said bipartisan deal in Congress would boost the tax credit for 16 million children, lifting some out of poverty.
Ben & Jerry's board chair calls for a truce between Israeli and Palestinian forces, saying the goal is "consistent" with the ice cream maker's policies.
Airline crews are stretched and de-icing fluid is running low as harsh winter weather across many U.S. states disrupts air travel.
Safety regulator blasts poultry company, saying "nothing has changed" two years after another teen was killed at a Mississippi processing facility.
Federal judge rules that JetBlue's $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit would limit options for travelers by reducing the number of discount carriers.
It would have required the State Department to produce a report on whether the Israeli war effort in Gaza is violating human rights and international accords.
This comes as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue their attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Brothers John and Vince Giovannitti serve as mayors of Paulsboro and Greenwich Township, New Jersey.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was taken to the hospital on Jan. 1, unbeknownst to the White House at the time.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said she would not participate in the debate unless former President Donald Trump did.
Drinking a glass or more of 100% fruit juice daily is associated with a small weight gain in children and adults, according to a new analysis.
"I'm astounded at the depths the tobacco industry will go to pursue profits at the expense of countless lives," says the World Health Organization's director of health promotion, Ruediger Krech.
Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers. Experts recommend testing for it in your home —here's how.
Last August, tests revealed that Kate Cox, a mother of two in Texas, was pregnant with a child that had Trisomy 18, a genetic condition that causes severe developmental problems. According to Cox's doctors, the prognosis for the baby was death before or shortly after birth, and Cox's future fertility was at risk. She sued to receive an abortion under Texas law which bans the procedure in nearly all cases, but found herself caught in a legal battle with the state's attorney general. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Kate Cox, her husband Justin and with their lawyer, Molly Duane, about the court decisions that forced Cox to leave Texas for the medical procedure.
There is an alarming flu surge across the country, with doctors warning that the virus is spreading at an increased level in many states. As many as 40 children have died from the illness this flu season, the CDC said. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has more.
This comes as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue their attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Four new species of octopus, one dubbed the dorado octopus, were found in the ocean off Costa Rica.
Josef Fritzl, now 88, was sentenced to life in prison in 2009 after pleading guilty to locking up his daughter in a basement for 24 years and fathering seven children with her.
The Iranian-backed Houthis launched another attack on merchant shipping Tuesday just hours after the U.S. preemptively struck missiles that were prepared to launch, according to U.S. Central Command.
The boy was bitten while participating in an expedition in a shark tank at a local resort, officials said.
Nominees Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo are all up for Song of the Year at this year's 66th Grammy Awards.
From on-stage kisses between co-stars to history-making wins and cast reunions, here are ten of the most memorable moments from the 2024 Emmys.
The series is a stark contrast to Vergara's previous work as the vibrant Gloria Pritchett, on "Modern Family."
Three people became EGOTS at the same time for their work on one 2018 project, and now Elton John is the latest to join the elite club.
Sofia Vergara is making a dramatic shift as she stars and executive produces Netflix's new series "Griselda." Based on the real-life story of a notorious drug lord, Vergara's portrayal is a shift from her previous comedic roles. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Medical device company called Apple's move to redesign its watches "a positive step toward accountability."
January marks four years of disputes between Apple and the health tech company Masimo. The two companies are at odds over blood oxygen measurement technology used in the Apple Watch. Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News to sort through the legal battles and examine what could come next in the fight.
The annual CES consumer tech convention is wrapping up its week-long stay in Las Vegas on Friday. The event featured some of the industry's latest advances across virtual reality, robots, and the growing realm of artificial intelligence. Nick Wolny, senior editor at CNET, joined CBS News with a recap of the week.
Microsoft's market value momentarily surpassed that of Apple's for the first time in years as the software giant deepens it AI presence.
Online retailer eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over employees who harassed a Massachusetts couple by sending live spiders, cockroaches and other disturbing items to their home.
Four new species of octopus, one dubbed the dorado octopus, were found in the ocean off Costa Rica.
Feathery white lines of condensation left behind airplanes, known as contrails, add to warming the planet. A new study suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically reduce them.
The freezing temperatures that impacted the Iowa caucuses are being blamed for at least 12 deaths from Oregon to Tennessee. Texas is one of the places feeling the effects of the arctic blast with extreme wind chills blanketing the state Tuesday. Dominic Brown with CBS News Texas has a look at the forecast.
In four years of digging, the team of archaeologists have unearthed 43 human skeletons and more than 100,000 artifacts.
The Rich Earth Institute in Vermont collects, pasteurizes and distributes recycled human urine as agricultural fertilizer, to return precious nutrients and minerals to the soil. Pee jokes are an occupational hazard.
Heuermann was charged last summer with killing three women whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in 2010.
The man accused of killing three women on New York's Long Island was formally indicted for the alleged murder of a fourth victim on Tuesday. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the details.
Kellye Croft, who worked as a massage therapist for Dolan and his band while they were on tour, alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Dolan "unlawfully trafficked her for his own sexual gratification."
Josef Fritzl, now 88, was sentenced to life in prison in 2009 after pleading guilty to locking up his daughter in a basement for 24 years and fathering seven children with her.
A jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty last year in the murders of his wife Maggie and younger son Paul.
The flight marks the third commercial space station visit funded by Houston-based Axiom Space, and the first with an all-European crew.
Astronomy fans can enjoy celestial events throughout 2024, looking to the sky to see full moons, meteor showers and a total solar eclipse. Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar.
NASA says the delays in plans will allow time to solve technical problems and to carry out flight tests of SpaceX's Starship moon lander.
Spacecraft-builder Astrobotic says the lander will run out of propellant Thursday, ending any chance of a planned moon landing.
The spacecraft carrying the Peregrine, a commercially built American lunar lander, may be facing a critical failure after its launch Monday. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with details on the spacecraft's apparent fuel leak.
Days after a young woman vanishes, a man in a distinctive hat is seen walking away from her car. Who is the man in the hat?
Christie Wilson disappeared in 2005, and her killer refused to say where he put her body.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
In 1981, 13-year-old Mary Day disappeared from her Seaside, Calif., home, with no sign of her anywhere. It would be 22 years before she reappeared, bringing along more questions than answers.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Frigid temps and travel chaos felt across U.S.; Brothers elected mayors of neighboring New Jersey towns
Ramaswamy, Hutchinson dropouts slim 2024 GOP field; Should Haley's poll gains worry Biden and Trump?
Artificial intelligence has the power to reshape how we live, play and especially work, according to a new analysis from the International Monetary Fund. Senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
World leaders are set to gather this week in Davos, Switzerland. One topic is "Disease X" - a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBS News to discuss the threat.
Only three candidates are left in the GOP presidential field, but they are not all equal. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa have details.