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The 25 best horror movies, ranked
A list of the most critically acclaimed scary films of all time -- and where to stream them right now.
What you need to know about the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, announced today
Here are the facts about the new Apple iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, Apple Watch Series 7, iPad 9 and iPad mini 6.
The 15 most perfect dog Halloween costumes
From Disney characters to wild animals, your pooch will look smart in these costumes from Amazon, Chewy, ShopDisney and more
These luxury hoodies are so warm and will last forever
Prepare your wardrobe for fall with new high-quality hoodies from Revolve, Asos and more
32 Degrees and more base layers that are warm and affordable
These base layers for men and women from 32 Degrees, Asos, Gymshark and more are for cold-weather adventures
Joggers, fleece-lined leggings and other great cold weather fitness gear for winter
Shop fleece leggings and joggers, from cozy to professional, from brands like Athleta, Lululemon and Under Armour.
Boots and jeans that look great together
With denim from Abercrombie, Mother and more, pair ankle booties or chunky platforms for the perfect fall look.
8 shelves, cabinets and other genius ways to display your collectibles
Consider these display stands, floating shelves and more to exhibit your artwork, action figures, perfumes or plants
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The 25 best horror movies, ranked
A list of the most critically acclaimed scary films of all time -- and where to stream them right now.
What you need to know about the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, announced today
Here are the facts about the new Apple iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, Apple Watch Series 7, iPad 9 and iPad mini 6.
The 15 most perfect dog Halloween costumes
From Disney characters to wild animals, your pooch will look smart in these costumes from Amazon, Chewy, ShopDisney and more
These luxury hoodies are so warm and will last forever
Prepare your wardrobe for fall with new high-quality hoodies from Revolve, Asos and more
32 Degrees and more base layers that are warm and affordable
These base layers for men and women from 32 Degrees, Asos, Gymshark and more are for cold-weather adventures
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July luggage and travel gear deals for your well-deserved summer vacation
Save money on this season's most popular suitcases, carry-on bags, backpacks and more for your vacation.
High-tech camping gear to make the outdoors more comfortable
A light-minimizing tent, an all-season sleeping bag and a touchscreen GPS are just a few of the items that will make your next camping trip the most comfortable ever
10 summer road trip essentials under $25
Portable chargers, compact coolers and everything else you need for the best road trip ever
The best beach reads on audiobook for summer 2021
From 'The Last Thing He Told Me' to 'The Guncle,' don't miss these 10 beach read audiobooks on Amazon and Audible.
Perfect coolers and 10 more summer tailgating essentials
From coolers and portable grills to speakers and cocktail kits, here's what you need for your next tailgating party
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Joggers, fleece-lined leggings and other great cold weather fitness gear for winter
Shop fleece leggings and joggers, from cozy to professional, from brands like Athleta, Lululemon and Under Armour.
9 top-rated face masks for exercising that actually let you breathe
These workout face masks from Amazon, Asics, Athleta and more won't get in the way of your fitness goals at the gym
Face shields for work and travel
These face shields from Amazon, Walmart, Nordstrom and more can be paired with a face mask
Where to buy face masks online after CDC updates COVID Delta variant guidelines
From disposable to cloth face masks to N95 masks, these options from Amazon, Nordstrom and more are available now
Everything you need to know about Theragun, the trendy percussive massage gun
Which Theragun is right for you? Here is a breakdown of all four models.
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What you need to know about the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, announced today
Here are the facts about the new Apple iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, Apple Watch Series 7, iPad 9 and iPad mini 6.
These 5 standing desks will level up any home office space… literally
Perfect for standing or sitting, an adjustable desk may help improve productivity and your overall health
Packed Party laptop sleeve
Prevent damage to your laptop with these strong and protective laptop sleeves, bags and backpacks
10 clothing basics for your return to the office
Find work clothes to make the return to office more comfortable from brands like Lululemon, Timbuk2, ASOS and more.
How to choose the best Apple MacBook for your needs
Here's how to decide between the lightweight Apple MacBook Air laptop and the high-performance Apple MacBook Pro.
World
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Chess icon sues Netflix for show's "sexist and belittling" portrayal
The suit says the show falsely suggested that former female world champ Nona Gaprindashvili never played competitive chess with men.
2 men charged with murder of journalist Lyra McKee
McKee was an increasingly influential journalist who had written powerfully about growing up gay in Northern Ireland and the struggles of the generation of "cease-fire babies" raised after the 1998 Good Friday peace accord.
Artist turns seafloor into art by creating underwater museums
Jason deCaires Taylor's projects often explore the relationship between humans and the natural world.
3 Chinese astronauts return to Earth from budding space station
They landed in the Gobi Desert. It was China's longest such mission yet. Astronaut trios are expected to be sent on 90-day missions to the station over the next two years to make it fully functional.
Little girl has big idea to educate the world's forgotten children
At just 8 years old, Paisley Elliott uses her globe, not for play but for planning a trip to Uganda to change lives.
U.S.
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Latest Child Tax Credit payment delayed for some parents
Some families are expressing frustration that they have yet to receive the third installment from the federal program.
First heart transplant recipient in D.C. area dies from COVID-19
Eva Baisey, who had a life expectancy of just one to five years in 1986, died from COVID-19 — more than 34 years after the surgery.
How to watch CBS News journalists at the National Book Festival
The Library of Congress' National Book Festival is back and sessions moderated by CBS News journalists will be streamed starting Friday.
When can you order Apple's iPhone 13 and other new gear?
Also coming this fall are a redesigned Apple Watch, along with privacy updates in the devices' operating systems.
White House warns of state and local government funding cuts without debt ceiling increase
The country's borrowing authority is expected to expire next month.
Politics
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White House warns of state and local government funding cuts without debt ceiling increase
The country's borrowing authority is expected to expire next month.
Clarence Thomas warns Supreme Court should not wade into politics
The justice said the Supreme Court "may have become the most dangerous" branch.
Milley defends himself over calls to China
The joint chiefs chairman says the calls were "perfectly within the duties and responsibilities" of his job. Word of the calls has sparked intense debate over whether they were appropriate
FDA advisers to vote on Pfizer's COVID-19 booster shots
Their vote isn't binding, but it's a key step toward allowing a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine in the U.S.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Delta variant spreads.
Entertainment
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Emmys host Cedric the Entertainer: "Television got us through this last year"
Watch the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 19, at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT on CBS or Paramount+.
Chess icon sues Netflix for show's "sexist and belittling" portrayal
The suit says the show falsely suggested that former female world champ Nona Gaprindashvili never played competitive chess with men.
Best movies streaming on Netflix — September 2021
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Artist turns seafloor into art by creating underwater museums
Jason deCaires Taylor's projects often explore the relationship between humans and the natural world.
Best shows to watch on Netflix — September 2021
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Technology
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When can you order Apple's iPhone 13 and other new gear?
Also coming this fall are a redesigned Apple Watch, along with privacy updates in the devices' operating systems.
First privately-funded trip to orbit going well, but few details released
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says "all is well" with the first all-civilian non-government trip to orbit.
SpaceX launches all-civilian crew on Inspiration4 mission
The four-person crew, including a tech billionaire and a young cancer survivor, will spend three days in orbit to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Refugee advocates call for Silicon Valley to "leverage the technology"
"We can't just forget about the Afghans that we brought here," said one advocate.
How to update your Apple devices to correct security flaw
Tech titan releases software patch to address vulnerability that experts say hackers could use to attack iPhones.
Science
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Officials urge killing of invasive spotted lanternfly
Some think it's pretty, but the spotted lanternfly is an invasive species known for sucking the life out of trees and other plants,
Artist turns seafloor into art by creating underwater museums
Jason deCaires Taylor's projects often explore the relationship between humans and the natural world.
First privately-funded trip to orbit going well, but few details released
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says "all is well" with the first all-civilian non-government trip to orbit.
SpaceX launches all-civilian crew on Inspiration4 mission
The four-person crew, including a tech billionaire and a young cancer survivor, will spend three days in orbit to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Ozone hole over Antarctica is "larger than usual," scientists say
The absence of atmospheric ozone means more ultraviolet light reaches the Earth, where it can harm living cells.
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Arthritis and sleep: Get a better night's rest
According to the Arthritis Foundation, as many as 80% of people living with arthritis have trouble sleeping at night, and sometimes that can create a cycle of insomnia and pain. Dr. George Cyril, a physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss how to manage arthritis and sleep.
Experts weigh pros and cons of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
In August, President Biden announced his plan to get booster shots into arms as early as September 20 to fight back against the coronavirus.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
FDA advisers to vote on Pfizer's COVID-19 booster shots
Their vote isn't binding, but it's a key step toward allowing a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine in the U.S.
Fauci says there is "no evidence" COVID vaccines cause reproductive issues
The nation's top infectious disease expert said the rapper should be "thinking twice" before spreading misinformation.
MoneyWatch
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Latest Child Tax Credit payment delayed for some parents
Some families are expressing frustration that they have yet to receive the third installment from the federal program.
These NFL stadiums now require fans to be vaccinated to enter
Buffalo Bills are latest to impose mandate. Proof of vaccination will be required to enter upstate New York stadium.
What counts as a religious exemption to a vaccination mandate?
Simply saying "I believe in God, I can't be vaccinated" won't get you an automatic exemption.
"Devious Licks" TikTok challenge hitting many school bathrooms hard
It's been leaving many of them plundered, so much so that the app has now banned the videos.
Growing number of U.S. suburbs is now dominated by renters
In roughly a quarter of suburbs around America's big cities, the dream of homeownership has given way to rentership.
Crime
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First heart transplant recipient in D.C. area dies from COVID-19
Eva Baisey, who had a life expectancy of just one to five years in 1986, died from COVID-19 — more than 34 years after the surgery.
2 men charged with murder of journalist Lyra McKee
McKee was an increasingly influential journalist who had written powerfully about growing up gay in Northern Ireland and the struggles of the generation of "cease-fire babies" raised after the 1998 Good Friday peace accord.
Death of Murdaugh family housekeeper in 2018 under investigation
Gloria Satterfield's death was said to be the result of a "trip and fall accident," but the coroner's office says an autopsy was never performed.
Family targeted by online community after teen's murder
Violent images shared on social media were used as a form of psychological terrorism, says expert.
Man arrested in 2012 murder case of UNC student
Miguel Enrique Oliveras, 28, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of then-19-year-old Faith Hedgepeth.
Space
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First privately-funded trip to orbit going well, but few details released
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says "all is well" with the first all-civilian non-government trip to orbit.
SpaceX launches all-civilian crew on Inspiration4 mission
The four-person crew, including a tech billionaire and a young cancer survivor, will spend three days in orbit to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Watch: SpaceX launches first all-civilian flight
SpaceX has launched four amateurs on a private flight to circle Earth for three days. It's the first time a rocket has streaked toward orbit with no professional astronauts on board. Former astronaut Garrett Resiman, who is also a senior advisor at SpaceX and a professor of astronautical engineering at USC, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to describe the launch. Read more here.
All-civilian crew SpaceX launch makes history
Space history was made Wednesday night as the first all-civilian space mission blasted off from historic launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. SpaceX senior adviser and former NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to breakdown the launch and discuss the significance of the mission.
SpaceX launches 51 Starlinks into polar orbit
The California launch will help expand Starlink internet service at higher latitudes.
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2021 Met Gala: Red carpet arrivals on fashion's biggest night
After a pandemic hiatus, the Met Gala returns with the theme "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion."
Met Gala: Craziest looks of all time
The bigger the tiara — or pope hat — the better! (Just ask Rihanna, Katy Perry or Sarah Jessica Parker ... )
"The Deliveryman Murders": How investigators connected the cases
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now – September 2021
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
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Ghost Light: The Year Broadway Went Dark
After Broadway's unprecedented 18-month pandemic shutdown, CBSN Originals' new documentary looks at how people on stage and behind the scenes pivoted to survive.
Doctor on vaccine mandates and hesitancy
Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health and a professor at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19, federal mandates and vaccine hesitancy in the U.S.
Emmys 2021: Cedric the Entertainer on hosting
Cedric the Entertainer, host of the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards and star of CBS' "The Neighborhood," joins CBSN to preview what he has in store for this Sunday's festivities. Watch the awards show live September 19 at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT on CBS or Paramount+.
The online life and death of Bianca Devins
A young woman, who was popular on social media, was murdered in Utica, New York in 2019. Her killer posted the images of her body online -- where they soon went viral -- and sent them to the victim's family. Jericka Duncan for 48 Hours joined CBSN to discuss the disturbing case and why what happened in the aftermath has behavioral scientists and the intelligence community concerned.
FDA panel meets to discuss booster shots
The White House wants to begin offering COVID-19 booster shots to the general public as soon as next week. An FDA panel is meeting today to debate whether to OK that. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with more on that plus other issues on the president's agenda.