Taking Shots Vaccines

Texas mom with baby too young for measles vaccines worries about outbreak

A child who was hospitalized with measles in Texas has died from the illness, marking the first death in an outbreak that has infected more than 120 people since late last month. Omar Villafranca ...

CBS News - 5d

FDA vaccine meeting canceled and NASA's galaxy-mapping mission: Morning Rundown

Gene Hackman dies alongside wife and dog, states brace for end of Education Department, cancelled vaccine meeting adds concerns over RFK Jr., NASA's plan to map the sky.

NBC News - 4d

NY Post challenges RFK Jr. on Texas measles outbreak: 'This vaccine is safe'

The editorial board of the New York Post is urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to clarify that the measles vaccine is safe amid a deadly outbreak in Texas. "Go to ...

The Hill - 4d

HHS weighs rescinding Moderna bird flu vaccine contract

The Trump administration confirmed it is reevaluating a $590 million human bird flu vaccine contract awarded to Moderna in the waning days of the Biden administration. “While it is crucial that ...

The Hill - 4d

The US May Start Vaccinating Chickens Against Bird Flu

With egg prices soaring, the US is considering vaccinating laying chickens, which have been hit particularly hard by the avian influenza outbreak.

Wired - 4d

What FDA's cancelled meeting means for updated flu vaccine, public health

The Food and Drug Administration has canceled an annual advisers meeting to weigh in on yearly updates to the flu vaccine, raising some experts' concerns about next year's shot. CBS News chief ...

CBS News - 4d

Here’s why the U.S. is not working to vaccinate birds against avian flu

More than 160 million birds have been culled during the bird-flu outbreak that started in 2022. So why is the U.S. not vaccinating chickens?

MarketWatch - 3d

Measles Outbreaks: What to Know About Virus Severity and Vaccine Effectiveness

Experts answered key questions about the severity of the virus and the effectiveness of the vaccine.

The New York Times - 3d

Doctor reacts to cancellation of FDA advisory committee meeting on flu vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration unexpectedly canceled an annual meeting of its advisers to update next season's influenza vaccines, raising concerns about the timeline for manufacturing next ...

CBS News - 3d

Postponing last week’s vaccine meeting endangers Americans’ health

Expect efforts to discredit ACIP by portraying medical and public health experience as bias rather than the result of decades of fact-based investigations.

The Hill - 1d

RFK Jr. asks families to consider measles vaccines for their kids

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling the measles outbreak a "call to action" in an Op-Ed and is asking families to consult their healthcare providers about the ...

NBC News - 15h

Kennedy sends mixed vaccine messages amid Texas measles outbreak

In the first test of the Trump administration's outbreak response, Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sending mixed messages about a rapidly spreading measles ...

The Hill - 4h

RFK Jr. tells parents to consider MMR vaccine amid outbreak

Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare — Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly acknowledged that the measles shot has ...

The Hill - 3h

An alternative take on Trump’s favourite word

Seen from a different angle, would the US president still choose tariffs?

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the Sciences

Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

"Taking on the Eiger" | 60 Minutes Archive

In 2015, Anderson Cooper reported the Swiss Alps, where 60 Minutes cameras captured an extreme sportsman using a three-sport technique for the first time to descend the Eiger, one of the most ...

CBS News - 6d

Tell ‘price walkers’ to take a hike

We know how this works: you sign up for a deal at a low teaser rate — when it’s time to renew, you’re on a contract with a much higher price

Financial Times - 5d

Sleeper LONG shots to win the NBA Title: Rockets? Clippers? & more | The Big Number

On this episode of The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to Draymond Green's stunning proclamation that the Golden State Warriors "WILL" win the NBA title this season. They don't agree, ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20

2025 Mexico Open leaderboard: Aldrich Potgieter opens four-shot advantage on back of second-round 61

Akshay Bhatia sits six shots back of the lead after consecutive 66s over the opening 36 holes at Vidanta Vallarta

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Paul George outhustled by Nic Claxton for rebound and game-winning shot in 76ers' 105-103 loss to Nets

The lack of hustle from one of the Sixers' star players sums up a disappointing season painfully well.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

WATCH: MLB legend Alex Rodriguez drains halfcourt shot to win Bucknell student $10K, celebrates with fans

A Bucknell student won $10K thanks to A-Rod's unlikely halfcourt bank shot

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

Secret Service agent who jumped into limo after JFK was shot has died

"I'll live with that to my grave," a weeping Clint Hill told Mike Wallace on "60 Minutes" in 1975.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Clint Hill, Who Sprang to Kennedys’ Side as Shots Were Fired, Dies at 93

A Secret Service agent, he leaped onto the president’s limousine in Dallas in 1963 and was credited with saving the first lady’s life. But he was haunted by his inability to save her husband.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

The 2-point shot is less and less utilized in the NBA. The debate about whether that's good rages on

The NBA is on the cusp of accomplishing something that it hasn’t seen before

ABC News - 6d

College basketball rankings: Michigan State's 'lucky shot' leaves Spartans alone atop Big Ten standings

Tre Holloman buried a halfcourt buzzer beater to vault Michigan State past Maryland on Wednesday

CBS Sports - 4d

Could flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worries

The FDA’s abrupt decision to cancel next month’s vaccine advisory committee meeting is raising concerns about whether the U.S. will have enough of the vaccine for the next flu season.

NBC News - 4d

One Hopped Turnstile, 9 Police Bullets, 4 People Shot. Does It Add Up?

New York’s subway has been flooded with patrols to prevent crime and stop fare evasion. One Sunday in Brooklyn, it all went wrong.

The New York Times - 10h

Bracketology: Kansas gets shot at moving up, can bump Houston from top line to a No. 2 seed

The Jayhawks are a No. 6 seed in Jerry Palm's bracket, but could move up by beating the Cougars on Monday

CBS Sports - 8h

Utah Republicans push to let patients supply their own blood as vaccine concerns linger

Health care facilities in Utah would be required to let patients bring their own blood or choose their own donor for medical procedures under legislation gaining momentum in Utah

ABC News - Feb. 19

Healthy Returns: HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is making early moves that may affect vaccine access

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making moves that could affect immunization uptake and policy in the U.S., while Oracle submits a formal application to join TEFCA.

CNBC - 6d

Moderna’s stock stumbles on report HHS is reviewing $590 million award for bird-flu vaccine

The Trump administration is reviewing a contract extended to Moderna in the final days of the Biden administration.

MarketWatch - 4d

Next season's flu vaccines will be on time despite canceled FDA meeting, HHS says

A meeting of experts at the Food and Drug Administration to discuss next season's flu vaccines has been unexpectedly canceled. Despite this, the Department of Health and Human Services says the ...

CBS News - 4d

As Texas measles outbreak grows, here's what to know about the disease, vaccines and response

The measles outbreak in Texas has quickly grown to 146 cases. One child has died. NBC News answers readers' questions about the disease, vaccines and government response.

NBC News - 2d

GOP Sen. Lankford defends measles vaccine amid outbreak: ‘I think it’s very important’

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) tells Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that he will continue to encourage his constituents to get the measles vaccine amid growing outbreaks in the U.S.

NBC News - 1d

Amazon is taking control of the James Bond movie franchise

Amazon MGM Studios, the tech giant's film unit, plans to take "creative control" of the James Bond series under a new deal with the franchise's longtime producers.

NBC News - Feb. 20

A New, Trendy Move Is Taking Over the N.B.A.

Nearly every young perimeter player is feverishly working on adding the “Euro stop” to his game.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies

From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off?

BBC News - Feb. 23

Trump, Macron take questions on Ukraine-Russia war

President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met at the Oval Office and took questions about the future of Ukraine and the possibility of a deal with Russia. Mr. Trump also took questions ...