Tips to senior-proof your home to prevent falls
One out of four seniors 65 or over will be injured by a fall each year, which can greatly affect quality of life and independence
Healthy retirement
Binge drinking among older Americans is on the rise
People 65 and older are more sensitive to alcohol, which can exacerbate chronic health conditions or interfere with prescription medications
Here are 2019's higher limits for retirement savings accounts
The IRS has raised its annual contribution maximums for 401(k)s, IRAs, and health savings accounts
The new work trend: "Unretirement"
A new survey finds workers who retired are coming back to the workforce, many times in a completely different career. Katie Aupperle from KXJB-TV reports from Fargo, North Dakota.
Health care & retirement
When it comes to health care bills, millions of Americans may come up short and it will only get worse as you age. Business and financial expert Dan Geltrude joins CBSN to discuss how to plan ahead for health expenses.
Health savings accounts: Good retirement medicine
Health care costs can ruin years of careful planning -- that's where an HSA can come in handy
Why HSAs are good retirement medicine
Health care costs can ruin years of careful retirement planning, but an HSA can help meet that challenge.
Are you drinking enough water?
"It's the most basic thing, yet it runs the most complicated machine, our bodies," says Dr. David Dupree
Why sleep is so essential for your health
Dr. Alcibiades Rodriguez explains how sleep impacts overall health, and how to get the quality and quantity you need
The effects of sleep
No one seems to get enough sleep these days, but rest is how the human body recovers. Dr. Alcibiades Rodriguez joins CBSN to talk about how sleep impacts overall health, and how to get the quality and quantity you need.
Ways to boost bone health as you age
Dr. Joshua Grahlman shares strategies to help build bone strength and prevent fractures
Future-proof your bones
No matter a person's age, protecting the body through lifestyle choices, a healthy diet and physical activity should be a top priority. Dr. Joshua Grahlman, founder of Clutch Physical Therapy, speaks with Reena Ninan on how to future-proof bones.
How technology can impact long-term health
Wired magazine editor-in-chief Nick Thompson looks at some of the ways technology can help hack the aging process
Skin protection pays off as you age
Taking preventative measures against skin cancer increases your odds of longevity and good health in your later years
Preventing skin cancer
If you haven't started taking preventative measures to reduce your risk of skin cancer, now is the time. Dr. David Agus spoke with CBSN about the best way to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays.
Food for thought: You are what you eat
Dr. Jeffrey Morrison breaks down metabolic needs for a diet to boost your long-term health
Diet and longevity
Healthy eating is an essential step towards living a long and active life. Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, a physician and nutritionist at the Morrison Center in New York City, spoke to CBSN about the importance of a balanced diet as you age.
Retiring in a foreign country
Venturing abroad for retirement can offer major benefits -- if you've thought things through.
Eye on Money
Life expectancy in the U.S. continues to rise. How do you ensure you save enough money to last your entire retirement? CBS News senior business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN with tips for stretching your savings.
Planning for a longer retirement
With longevity increasing and uncertainty over retirement benefits, how should young people plan to save?
How do you retire young?
If you aren't making millions, is it possible to retire early from your day job?
Meditation helps retiree find her "encore"
Studies have shown mindfulness meditation may boost brain health, and it helps some ease the transition to retirement
Love and sex later in life: "It doesn't get old"
As you get older, romantic love and physical affection have benefits for both mind and body
Same-day hip replacements get patients back on their feet
Some patients can be in and out of the hospital faster than ever, but it may not be the right option for everyone
Best foods to protect your aging brain
There's growing evidence that what you eat can affect your risk of Alzheimer's disease
Health
Health
Study finds combo pill lowers heart risks
According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the top killer globally. But a new study finds that a single daily polypill can dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related deaths. Dr. Luiza Petre joins CBSN AM with more.
Denver mayor travels for holiday after urging others to stay home
On the same day as his announcement, Hancock encouraged his constituents to "stay home as much as you can," "host virtual gatherings instead of in-person dinners" and "avoid travel if you can."
Millions ignore travel warning as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the surge in new coronavirus cases, AAA expects up to 50 million Americans to travel.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon tests positive for coronavirus
The governor is experiencing minor symptoms and will work remotely, his office said in a statement.
Major retailers urged to revive hazard pay amid holiday rush
Profits surge with pandemic for Amazon and Walmart; both axed extra wages for frontline workers months ago.
Seasonal depression could be worse than ever this year
Those who are prone to seasonal affective disorder "could see a more severe form of their symptoms due to the additional stressors everyone is feeling," one expert said.
What can states do to save jobs? Order people to mask up
State requirement to cover up helps lift consumer confidence and boosts local economic growth, study finds.
Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19 again
Saban says he is experiencing mild symptoms and will not coach this weekend.
Fauci makes "final plea" to Americans before Thanksgiving
"By making that sacrifice, you're going to prevent people from getting infected," Fauci said on "Good Morning America."
Thanksgiving night Ravens-Steelers game moved to Sunday due to COVID
The NFL announced the move but did not specify a time for the game nor which network would televise it.
Cuomo expects "significant rise" in COVID-19 cases in December
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said gatherings during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend will likely lead to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Nearly 1 million crockpots recalled due to burn risk
Sunbeam product linked to 99 consumers sustaining first- to third-degree burns from spewing hot food and liquid.
Governor: Stimulus provides more "freedom" for possible lockdown
Democrats and Republicans in Congress have been at a stalemate for months over a new stimulus package.
How hospitals in different parts of the country are grappling with COVID-19
A hospital in Nebraska has just 25 hospital beds and four doctors to battle its county's COVID-19 positivity rate of 28%.
Nationwide coronavirus surge pushes hospitals to the edge
A new federal report shows more than 1,000 hospitals across the country are now critically short on staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health secretary says vaccine distribution could begin within weeks
Health secretary said the White House task force is now in communication with Mr. Biden's transition team.
World
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Soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at 60
Maradona is widely considered to be one of the best soccer players of all time.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena arrested in Mexico
Prosecutors confirm that Arozarena was detained "for problems relating to his ex-partner," amid reports of a custody dispute.
Meghan Markle opens up about "unbearable grief" after miscarriage
"Despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning," Markle wrote in a New York Times op-ed.
New rule to require certain travelers to pay bonds to enter U.S.
The State Department said the rules are designed to send "a message" to certain countries whose citizens have high rates of remaining in the U.S. after their visas have expired.
Pope supports George Floyd protests in book
The pope also addresses the coronavirus pandemic and criticized people who protested preventative guidelines in his new book.
U.S.
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Denver mayor travels for holiday after urging others to stay home
On the same day as his announcement, Hancock encouraged his constituents to "stay home as much as you can," "host virtual gatherings instead of in-person dinners" and "avoid travel if you can."
More restaurants may shut down for good due to pandemic
One in six restaurants open in March will have closed for good by year's end, according to a survey by the National Restaurant Association.
Millions ignore travel warning as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the surge in new coronavirus cases, AAA expects up to 50 million Americans to travel.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon tests positive for coronavirus
The governor is experiencing minor symptoms and will work remotely, his office said in a statement.
College students work to reduce food waste and feed hungry families
The FarmLink Project collects food from the fields and delivers it to pantries running on empty.
Politics
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Justice Department appeals ruling in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit
Substituting the United States for Trump would leave taxpayers responsible for any payout in the case.
Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn
Flynn twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, but sought to withdraw his guilty plea.
Biden is first candidate in U.S. history to surpass 80 million votes
President Trump received the second-most votes of all time, with more than 73 million.
Does America need couples therapy?
Americans are fiercely split, not only about policy, but on the basic decency of the other side.
Biden says his team is already talking with the Trump administration
The president-elect said talks are already underway, after the GSA gave the green light.
Entertainment
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Simple Thanksgiving recipes from Bon Appétit
Andy Baraghni, senior editor of Bon Appétit magazine, demonstrates how to prepare Broccolini With Sesame Sauce and Lemon, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chile Yogurt and Mint
Soccer legend Diego Maradona dies at 60
Soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, Argentina's presidential office announced Wednesday.
Meghan Markle reveals she suffered a miscarriage
Britain's Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has revealed that she suffered a miscarriage while pregnant with her second child in July. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19 again
Saban says he is experiencing mild symptoms and will not coach this weekend.
Technology
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
DoorDash to pay $2.5 million for allegedly misusing worker tips
Prosecutor says the food delivery company misled consumers about how gratuities were used.
Dow hits 30,000 as Trump signals exit from White House
Markets rose as Pennsylvania certified election results, confirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Science
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Nature Up Close: Wild turkeys and hope
The successful reintroduction of wild birds in areas where populations had been decimated are a reminder that it is possible to repair past mistakes
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Mysterious monolith discovered in Utah desert
State officials said it's illegal to install art structures without authorization on federally managed lands, "no matter what planet you're from."
Endangered whale washes ashore dead in North Carolina
The National Park Service says only about 360 right whales are still alive and about five or six calves are born each year.
Is this house under a convent in Israel the boyhood home of Jesus?
"I'm working off evidence," Professor Ken Dark told CBS News. "What's there on the ground is very consistent, very convincing."
Health
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Health
Study finds combo pill lowers heart risks
According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the top killer globally. But a new study finds that a single daily polypill can dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related deaths. Dr. Luiza Petre joins CBSN AM with more.
Denver mayor travels for holiday after urging others to stay home
On the same day as his announcement, Hancock encouraged his constituents to "stay home as much as you can," "host virtual gatherings instead of in-person dinners" and "avoid travel if you can."
Millions ignore travel warning as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the surge in new coronavirus cases, AAA expects up to 50 million Americans to travel.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon tests positive for coronavirus
The governor is experiencing minor symptoms and will work remotely, his office said in a statement.
Major retailers urged to revive hazard pay amid holiday rush
Profits surge with pandemic for Amazon and Walmart; both axed extra wages for frontline workers months ago.
MoneyWatch
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For restaurants, Thanksgiving closures are tough to swallow
A terrible year for restaurant owners is now even tougher, as pandemic restrictions threaten to spoil the holidays.
Is it worth leaving your house for Black Friday sales?
A surge in coronavirus cases poses a dilemma for your holiday shopping, but experts have some advice.
Americans are scared as virus surges. They're also resilient.
"I am already drained and overwhelmed," admits one nursing assistant. After getting sick another worker says, "You have to make it work."
Unemployment claims rise for the second week in a row
Some 778,000 Americans applied for jobless aid last week, a sign the economic recovery is bogging down.
How to shop at Black-owned businesses over the holidays
Websites like Official Black Wall Street or WeBuyBlack can help consumers find companies to support.
Crime
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
The OxyContin maker admitted impeding the DEA's efforts to combat the addiction crisis.
Drugs and ammo seized in Calif., 3 charged in "blow" to major cartel
The DEA agent in charge called the arrests and seizure of $3.5 million in cash "gained through selling death here in our community" a "blow to the Mexican Cartels."
Massive unemployment fraud found in California prisons: Prosecutors
California has paid out at least $140 million in benefits and at least 158 claims have been filed for 133 inmates on death row, according to Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert.
In a first, San Francisco DA charges on-duty cop with homicide
District Attorney Chesa Boudin called the decision to file charges "historic."
Trump backer charged with assault after exhaling on protesters
Incident was caught on video and happened outside Trump golf club in Sterling, Virginia as pro- and anti-Trump demonstrators awaited his arrival.
Space
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
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Shows and movies you'll want to stream soon.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Jill Biden through the years
What do we know about the nation's next first lady?
Joe Biden through the years
Newly elected to be the 46th president, Biden has had a long political career and a personal life filled with triumph and heartbreak.
The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
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CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.
Small business owners prepare for COVID winter
Americans have endured eight months of the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed more than 260,000 people. As small business owners brace for potential shutdown measures, Milwaukee restaurant owner Dan Jacobs explains how his restaurants have adapted since the start of the pandemic and how he plans to survive through the winter.
Simple Thanksgiving recipes from Bon Appétit
Andy Baraghni, senior editor of Bon Appétit magazine, demonstrates for “Sunday Morning” producer Sara Kugel how to prepare two simple, light dishes for Thanksgiving: Broccolini With Sesame Sauce and Lemon, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chile Yogurt and Mint.
FarmLink Project helping to feed families in need
A group of college students have created the FarmLink Project to help reduce food waste and feed hungry families. Jonathan Vigliotti shares their story.