More than 1 in 10 of the health agency’s workers are being let go, including an entire new class of CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service officers. Source
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The War and Treaty reflect on their love story, journey in the music industry
Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as The War and Treaty, released their much-anticipated fourth studio album, “Plus One,” on Valentine’s Day. Source
RFK Jr. is sworn in, but can he “Make America Healthy Again”?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is officially secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, but his promise to “Make America Healthy Again” may prove challenging. Here’s why. Source
Vance doubles down on demand for NATO to boost defense spending, Hegseth defends Ukraine comments
Both Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are in Europe amid President Trump’s announcement of potential U.S. negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News reporter Anna Noryskiewicz, BBC News Europe correspondent Will Vernon and BBC News Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse have more. Source
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Top Justice Department officials resign after orders to drop case against New York City mayor; “Make America Healthy Again” agenda under scrutiny as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in. Source
Mexico takes aim at U.S. gunmakers if cartels deemed terrorist groups
Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. Justice Department itself has recognized that “74% of the weapons” used by criminal groups in Mexico come from north of the border. Source
Google, Apple return TikTok to U.S. app stores
TikTok has been restored to Google and Apple app stores in the United States for the first time Thursday night since January. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has more. Source
See two sloth bear cubs make their debut at San Diego Zoo
The sloth bear cubs, born in late 2024, will help researchers learn more about how to protect the vulnerable species, the zoo said. Source
Details on DOJ resignations around order to drop Eric Adams charges
Days after she was ordered by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Danielle Sassoon, the acting attorney for the Southern District of New York, has resigned. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane and Rebecca Roiphe have more. Source
How excessive screen time might be damaging relationships
On this Valentine’s Day, health and science journalist Catherine Price, author of “How to Break Up with Your Phone,” shares insights on how excessive screen time might be damaging relationships. She explains why it might be time to reconsider our digital love affair. Source