U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include fever, headache, and rash, the CDC said.
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Doctors have limited options to treat the "extensively drug-resistant" strains of Shigella bacteria.
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
Beginning Sunday, the CDC is lifting its COVID-19 test requirement for air travelers entering the U.S. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
CDC data showed firearm homicides rose 35% during the first year of the pandemic to the highest rate since 1994.
The federal mask mandate on public transportation and airplanes was set to expire April 18.
Officials at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported more than 43,000 new cases Friday, numbers that are close to record highs.
A panel of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's outside vaccine advisers voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5.
For the last 22 days, the Transportation Security Administration has screened more than one million passengers per day nationwide — the longest streak since the pandemic began — proving that people are once again ready to fly.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Monday issued a dire warning of a sense of "impending doom" as coronavirus infections and hospitalizations tick up.
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that people not travel to celebrate the holiday and consider canceling gatherings as coronavirus cases continue to surge nationwide.
To stay safe, the CDC is urging families to stay home and avoid big in-person dinners with friends and extended family.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) quietly rolled out detailed guidelines for establishments ranging from schools to restaurants to mass transit that are beginning to reopen as states start to ease restrictions imposed to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
The new policy is aimed in particular at workers in critical jobs.
Three out of four people have hearts that are not reflective of their age, a condition that can increase one's risk for heart disease and stroke.
Bats have very small teeth, and their bites could go unnoticed.
New figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now show one in 68 children in the U.S. have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
For the second time in three years, an annual survey from UCLA measuring the quality of life satisfaction in Los Angeles County has reached an all-time low.
Pop music icon Britney Spears reached a settlement this week over attorney fees sought by her father and former conservator, Jamie Spears.
A New York appeals court tossed out Weinstein's 2020 conviction. Lawyers say the same probably won't happen in California.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
The southbound 710 Freeway and CA-91 closed after a brief pursuit of a possible kidnapping suspect stopped along the busy South Los Angeles freeways Friday night.
For the second time in three years, an annual survey from UCLA measuring the quality of life satisfaction in Los Angeles County has reached an all-time low.
Pop music icon Britney Spears reached a settlement this week over attorney fees sought by her father and former conservator, Jamie Spears.
A New York appeals court tossed out Weinstein's 2020 conviction. Lawyers say the same probably won't happen in California.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
The southbound 710 Freeway and CA-91 closed after a brief pursuit of a possible kidnapping suspect stopped along the busy South Los Angeles freeways Friday night.
For the second time in three years, an annual survey from UCLA measuring the quality of life satisfaction in Los Angeles County has reached an all-time low.
Pop music icon Britney Spears reached a settlement this week over attorney fees sought by her father and former conservator, Jamie Spears.
The southbound 710 Freeway and CA-91 closed after a brief pursuit of a possible kidnapping suspect stopped along the busy South Los Angeles freeways Friday night.
To entice candidates, the county has raised hourly wages for pool lifeguards to between $23.87 and $25.87. Lake lifeguards can earn $28.89 to $30.50 an hour.
A memorial will take place Saturday for Rev. Dr. Cecil L. "Chip" Murray, the pastor of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church for 27 years.
While it was nearly 32 years ago, Micah Stepanian still remembers the beautiful night with his friend Jeff Wilson. That beautiful night ended in tragedy, however, when a teen opened fire on the pair.
Anaheim police said a man who opened fire at an apartment complex killed a woman before ending his own life.
Police say that the incident began as a fight between roommates but escalated into a physical altercation early Sunday.
Nine Southern California couples have filed a lawsuit accusing the Ovation Fertility lab of negligence and recklessness.
Officers pulled over Jamie Rodgers after the dealership accidentally reported the car they loaned to him as stolen.
Vector control specialists hope this will reduce the mosquito population without deploying pesticides and chemicals.
A 21-year-old mother is luckily sitting in her home with her two children after she was ambushed and shot in the face outside an Apple Valley gas station last week.
The bust was part of a year-long operation dubbed "Hotline Bling."
San Bernardino County deputies arrested multiple people for trying to steal from a freight train at the Cajon Pass in what resembled a scene from an old western movie.
The Santa Clarita Valley Sherriff's Department received reports of a man with long hair shooting BB guns, and "windows have been shattered."
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
An emergency exit slide "separated" from a Delta flight Friday, prompting an emergency return to New York City's John F. Kennedy Airport.
"I am happy to debate him," President Biden said during an interview with Howard Stern.
The Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
"I am happy to debate him," President Biden said during an interview with Howard Stern.
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Gavin Newsom was asked to comment about Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction being overturned on Thursday, and the California governor didn't mince words.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses and they're popping up everywhere from vending machines to bars. They're intended to help young people avoid fentanyl-laced counterfeit prescription pills and tainted recreational drugs. But as fentanyl test strips are normalized – from high school to college to bachelor parties – experts warn test strips alone can provide a false sense of security, and in some cases do more harm than good. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
Dr. Gary Gibbon is now cancer-free, six months after the first-ever lung-liver transplant on a cancer patient.
Preventative chemotherapy, which is usually referred to as "adjuvant chemotherapy," is an early treatment that is used to reduce the chances of cancer returning.
Actress Olivia Munn's cancer diagnosis is raising awareness for women to seek additional screening for breast cancer after her traditional testing failed to show any signs.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.
The Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series.
The Los Angeles Chargers drafted Notre Dame offensive lineman Joe Alt with the fifth pick in the NFL Draft.
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
Reggie Bush said getting back the Heisman Trophy was like being on the field again.
Anze Kopitar fired a wrist shot past Stuart Skinner's glove and into the top corner on a breakaway to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
The Spice Girls had a reunion on Saturday and even put on an impromptu performance.
Roman Gabriel, the former North Carolina State quarterback who was the 1969 NFL MVP with the Los Angeles Rams, has died.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
As summer approaches, Los Angeles County is facing the possibility of another severe shortage of lifeguards. Laurie Perez reports.
The southbound 710 Freeway and CA-91 closed after a brief pursuit of a possible kidnapping suspect stopped along the busy South Los Angeles freeways Friday night.
Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in a New York prison on multiple sex crimes, including rape. But this week a court ruled that accusers who weren't involved in the charges against Weinstein at the time should not have been allowed to testify. Mimi Haley, whose intense testimony made up the first-degree criminal sexual act charge, joined attorney Gloria Allred by Zoom to talk about whether she would testify again in a potential retrial.
Home prices in cities like Inglewood continue to climb.
The southbound 710 Freeway closed after a brief pursuit of a possible kidnapping suspect stopped along an on-ramp near Alondra Boulevard in Compton.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.
Even a potentially historic storm bearing down on California couldn't keep the stars away from the red carpet ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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