Woman with ALS explains “Medical Aid in Dying” decision: “I don’t want more time as a patient”

Woman with ALS explains "Medical Aid in Dying" decision: "I don't want more time as a patient"

When CBS News visited Barbara Goodfriend’s home in New Jersey, it was crowded with family and friends — a place that seemed full of life. So it was hard to process that it was also a place where she was determined to die just 24 hours later. “It’s been a week of family, friends. We’ve … Read more

CIA now says COVID most likely originated from a lab leak but has “low confidence” in its assessment

CIA now says COVID most likely originated from a lab leak but has "low confidence" in its assessment

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment released Saturday that points the finger at China even while acknowledging that the spy agency has “low confidence” in its own conclusion. The finding is not the result of any new intelligence, and the … Read more

Alabama woman who is the only person in the world with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 months

Alabama woman who is the only person in the world with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 months

An Alabama woman passed a major milestone Saturday to become the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant – healthy and full of energy with her new kidney for 61 days and counting. “I’m superwoman,” Towana Looney told The Associated Press, laughing about outpacing family members on long walks around New York City as she … Read more

Los Angeles family says they will rebuild medical practice that served neighborhood for decades

Los Angeles family says they will rebuild medical practice that served neighborhood for decades

Los Angeles family says they will rebuild medical practice that served neighborhood for decades – CBS News Watch CBS News On a visit to Los Angeles, Michelle Miller reconnected with a family who built a medical practice that served residents in Altadena, devastated by the Eaton Fire, and neighboring Pasadena for over 50 years. The … Read more

Where does RFK Jr.’s health secretary nomination stand?

Where does RFK Jr.'s health secretary nomination stand?

Where does RFK Jr.’s health secretary nomination stand? – CBS News Watch CBS News Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to appear before senators on Capitol Hill next week. It’s a highly anticipated confirmation hearing partly because of the former presidential candidate’s well-documented history of spreading false and misleading … Read more

What to know about Trump’s latest news conference

What to know about Trump's latest news conference

What to know about Trump’s latest news conference – CBS News Watch CBS News On President Trump’s first full day in office, he announced a major investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live … Read more