Wealth disparity poses major global risk, says World Economic Forum
Economic inequality poses a greater threat than climate change, annual risk report finds
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High hopes in Russia that Trump will ease trade sanctions
The CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund sees a “huge opportunity” to “reset Russia’s relationship with the U.S.”
The global gender gap widens in 2016
The World Economic Forum now says its measure of economic inequality between men and women won’t close for another 170 years
Clinton or Trump? Nervous U.S. investors await answer
Most American investors say the presidential race has impacted their investments this year. Their top pick right now? Cash
The delightfully dismissive financial journalist Felix Salmon shared with CBS News in Davos, Switzerland
The delightfully dismissive financial journalist Felix Salmon shared with CBS News in Davos, Switzerland, his skeptical views on a strange place where the talk is all about sharing ideas and shaping solutions to global problems but the action is all about billionaires drinking champagne and networking with other billionaires
Veteran dealmaker Stephen Pagliuca says what we're seeing on Wall Street is a natural correction of markets to reflect part of the jitters about global growth
Veteran dealmaker Stephen Pagliuca says what we're seeing on Wall Street is a natural correction of markets to reflect part of the jitters about global growth. Pagliuca, a partner and managing director at Bain Capital for 28 years, was in China a month ago. He said he still sees the hustle and bustle there and the service businesses are growing
What's behind crazy markets? Fed's "mixed message"
U.S. central bank is in a bind as it tightens monetary policy even as the global economy slows, BlackRock bond guru says
Marriott CEO weighs impact of terrorism on hotel industry
After the Nov. 13 attacks, business fell 25 percent in Paris; Arne Sorenson also discusses how the company assesses risks
Kerry: Government corruption at heart of terrorism
The Secretary of State argued terrorism finds its nourishment in fragile governments
Edelman COO Matt Harrington explains how the issue of trust is resonating with CEO's at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Edelman COO Matt Harrington explains how the issue of trust is resonating with CEO's at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Global political and business leaders are meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Follow the "CBS This Morning" Snapchat account for a behind-the-scenes look
Global political and business leaders are meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Follow the "CBS This Morning" Snapchat account for a behind-the-scenes look.
The growing movement to track employee health
For companies, the link between financial performance and the health of workers is clear -- should investors demand details?
Melinda Gates: One issue key in conquering poverty
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation sees health issues as a linchpin in helping poor people overcome their challenges
Gates also talked about her GAVI Alliance initiative which focuses on funding for vaccines
Melinda Gates spoke to CBS News in Davos, Switzerland about gender inequality and how to empower women of all economic backgrounds in order to eradicate poverty. She also talked about her GAVI Alliance initiative which focuses on funding for vaccines, and how this should be a top priority globally in order to prevent high infant mortality rates.
Jacob Frenkel, chairman of JPMorgan Chase International, told CBS News in Davos, Switzerland, that recent stock market free falls around the world are "an exaggeration of the impact of the slowdown in China."
Jacob Frenkel, chairman of JPMorgan Chase International, told CBS News in Davos, Switzerland, that recent stock market free falls around the world are "an exaggeration of the impact of the slowdown in China." Here's why stocks markets and what he calls the "real economy" are two different things.
Davos, Wall Street cast uneasy eye on economy
Although many CEOs and investors expect markets to settle down, other experts say the worst is yet to come
Spacey's surprise serenade for the political elite
After making a joke about Frank Underwood debating Donald Trump, the actor treated guests at a Davos bar to a special performance
The former U.K. foreign secretary said that there has been a lot of "fear mongering" in the debate
David Miliband, the president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and former U.K. foreign secretary, said from Davos that there has been a lot of "fear mongering" in the debate on allowing more refugees into the U.S. He told CBS News that Americans should embrace refugees and that the security methods are in place to prevent radical people from entering the country.
Kerry: Some Iran sanctions relief could help terrorists
Kerry spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
Bill McDermott explains why he remains optimistic about the global economy despite uncertainty and China’s falling market
Bill McDermott, CEO of SAP, a company that has more than 296,000 customers in 190 countries, explains why he remains optimistic about the global economy despite uncertainty and China’s falling market.
Bill McDermott says technology and data can change the way cancer is detected and treated
SAP CEO Bill McDermott met with CBS News at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss how technology and data can change the way cancer is detected and treated.
Kerry lays out how Syria peace talks will begin
U.N.-brokered meeting aims to make concrete progress toward ending war that has claimed more than 250,000 lives
How business can help stem the refugee crisis
International Rescue Committee's David Miliband says CEOs see that their companies can step in where governments falter
What happens if robots take all the jobs?
The answer will likely depend on how two major issues get resolved, and neither one will be easy
How to "defy the impossible"? Ask these two guys
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, who built a solar-powered plane to circle the world, explain how they beat the odds
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3 wounded in shooting at rural Idaho sheriff's office, officials say; suspect killed
The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
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Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
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Two police officers injured, suspect killed during child custody exchange
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Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
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U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
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Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
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Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
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Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
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Thailand and Cambodia reach ceasefire deal to end weeks of fighting
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes.
Israeli police say 2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack by Palestinian
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8 killed, 18 wounded in mosque bombing in Syria
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Endangered wild cat seen in Thailand for the first time in 30 years
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Iran seizes oil tanker smuggling fuel on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
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Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
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Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
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Broadway actress Imani Smith stabbed to death in New Jersey, police say
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Former "Big Brother" houseguest Mickey Lee died on Christmas, family says
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
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Tech companies push for data centers
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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What's next on the Epstein files release?
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Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
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Steve Hartman follows up on the story about a boy he met "On the Road" who can perfectly imitate bird calls.
Returning unwanted gifts may now come with fees
Hassle-free returns may be a thing of the past, and if you're staring at a stack of unwanted Christmas gifts, you may have to think twice before mailing them back. Dave Malkoff reports.
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Flu season is in full swing, with close to 5 million cases and nearly 2,000 deaths, including at least three children, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Kati Weis reports.
Details about U.S. strikes on ISIS in Nigeria
Details are emerging about the Christmas Day military strikes in northern Nigeria. The U.S. launched what President Trump called a "powerful and deadly" strike on ISIS targets in the West African nation. Willie Inman has more.