A Massachusetts man is being treated in isolation after he was diagnosed with a rare disease called monkeypox, which is difficult to transmit between humans.
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Early estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicate that traffic fatalities in the U.S. rose to its highest level since 2005 last year. Officials reported over 4,000 more traffic deaths in 2021 than in 2020 — a 10.5% increase. CBS News’ Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen break down these alarming statistics with CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett.
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The House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol wants to hear from Georgia Rep. Barry Loudermilk. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains why the committee wants to hear from the Republican lawmaker.
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The Biden administration says there are currently more than 4,000 infrastructure projects underway in the U.S. It has also released $110 billion in funding since the bipartisan infrastructure bill was passed six months ago. White House senior adviser and infrastructure coordinator Mitch Landrieu joined “Red and Blue” to discuss the progress being made, and its potential impact on the midterm elections.
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A flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to Plainfield, Indiana is set to include 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles of three types of baby formula, a White House official told CBS News.
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Families with special dietary needs are growing desperate amid the baby formula shortage. Thousands in the U.S. suffer from the rare disorder phenylketonuria, also known as PKU, and require specialized formula for life. They have few options if they run out. Meg Oliver has more.
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Nineteen states and Washington, D.C., could set or tie existing high temperature records.
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“I am proud to assure them that they have the full, total, complete backing of the United States of America,” the president said.
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Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.”
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The Michigan automaker says it doesn’t know what’s causing fires in 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators.
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