Facebook reaches 100% renewable-energy milestone
The company said it now buys enough renewable electricity to power all its data centers and offices around the world.
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New York is spending $2B on undocumented workers. Here's why.
"I began to cry of happiness" housekeeper SIxta Leon said after the state agreed to pay undocumented residents up to $15,600 each.
Business owners of color had a harder time getting loans, report finds
Black and Latino business owners were less than half as likely to be fully approved for loans than White business owners.
Carolina Herrera's creative director on fashion post-pandemic
On "Facing Forward," Margaret Brennan talks with Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon on fashion post-pandemic
More colleges requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccine
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway says that getting students immunized is vital for schools to reopen.
Bezos vows to make Amazon "Earth's Best Employer"
Bezos said in a letter to shareholders that he isn't comforted by the failure of the unionization effort in Bessemer, Alabama.
Kristin Cavallari on how to support mom-owned businesses
"Surrounding yourself with other mom entrepreneurs...and sharing your stories and helping each other out, I think, is really important," Cavallari said.
NFL star Malcolm Jenkins opens door for Black tech investors
The New Orleans Saints' Malcolm Jenkins launched Broad Street Ventures to help spur tech investment by people of color.
NBA stars, "Steve Urkel" actor pile into growing cannabis biz
Jaleel White, who portrayed the quirky nerd in the 1990s sitcom "Family Matters," is launching a cannabis line.
Kanye West's $1 million Yeezys could become the most expensive sneakers ever sold
The Nike shoes are described to be "one of the most prized and sought after sneakers in existence."
Blocking middle seats on planes reduces virus exposure, study says
The study does not take into account the use of face masks or passengers vaccinated against COVID-19.
West Virginia is offering remote workers $12,000 to move there
Take me home, country...paycheck.
Dow passes 34,000 as U.S. economy regains signs of life and normalcy
Thanks to COVID-19 vaccinations and massive economic stimulus, Wall Street expectations are high for a pandemic rebound.
Romney and Sinema teaming up on a proposal to raise the minimum wage
Senators Mitt Romney and Kyrsten Sinema are negotiating a bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage to $11.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.
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Live Updates: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
Five others were wounded. Police say it appears the gunman took his own life.
Watch Live: Biden welcomes Japan's leader at White House
Right now, Japan is one of the few industrialized nations not sanctioning China for human rights abuses. The U.S. would like that to change.
Officials release video from fatal police shooting of 13-year-old
Adam Toledo, a seventh-grader, was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer last month. Protests are expected throughout the night.
Iran claims higher-level uranium enrichment as nuclear talks teeter
Biden is trying to revive the international deal his predecessor walked away from, but the clock is ticking, and Iran is fuming over an attack on its nuclear infrastructure.
Affirmative action and the diversity dilemma
CBS News spoke with individuals about their thoughts and experiences with affirmative action.
Putin critic says prison officials threatening to force feed him
The jailed Putin critic has been on a hunger strike, and says a prison worker warned him of a "serious deterioration in health and risk" if he doesn't start eating again.
Mike Pence undergoes surgery to have pacemaker implanted
"The routine surgery was successful, and he is expected to fully recover and return to normal activity in the coming days," Pence's office said.
Indonesia arrests 2 hackers over $60 million U.S. COVID scam
The money was stolen from a COVID-19 aid program helping Americans left jobless by the pandemic, authorities said.
Republican lawmakers in Florida send "anti-riot" bill to governor
The measure was sent to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, as new protests erupted this week in a Minneapolis suburb after another fatal police shooting of a Black man.
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The gardener by the Bay
Katie Delwiche's San Francisco gardening business is focused on growth — of her plants and in her clients' lives.
How to avoid getting buried in holiday debt
Consumers with credit card debt are willing to pile on even more during the holidays — that's a mistake, one expert says.
Behind on your rent or mortgage? Here's what to do
Renters should check local protections against evictions, while mortgage holders can negotiate with their servicer.
Their small business was big events — then they had to adapt
The Vintage Market had shows with up to 30,000 in attendance. After the pandemic, its owners found new ways to survive.
A restaurant with a heart of gold and nerves of steel
Conscious Eatery in Seattle gives away one meal for every meal purchased. Not even a pandemic could stop that.
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More Americans are working into old age
A growing swath of seniors are working beyond 65, with many needing to supplement their paltry retirement savings.
How gig economy workers can save for retirement
Several types of plans are available, but figuring out which one is right for you can be confusing, so here's some help
When delaying your Social Security benefits pays off
The impact of your age when you begin collecting benefits can be more financially significant than you think
Claiming Social Security too early costs Americans $3.4 trillion
Only 4% of retirees claim the benefit at the optimal time. Everyone else is losing out on $111,000 per household
Hardship withdrawals from your company's 401(k)
The rules for hardship withdrawals are strict and the costs of taking money from your future retirement can be sky-high
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Navalny says Russian prison officials threatening to force feed him
The jailed Putin critic has been on a hunger strike, and says a prison worker warned him of a "serious deterioration in health and risk" if he doesn't start eating again.
How to watch Prince Philip's funeral
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said last week the funeral "very much reflects the Duke's wishes."
Prominent Hong Kong democracy activists sentenced to jail
5 of the leading pro-democracy voices from the city were sent to prison, but four others, including an 82-year-old former lawmaker, got suspended sentences.
Watch Live: Biden welcomes Japan's leader as he rallies allies to counter China
Right now, Japan is one of the few industrialized nations not sanctioning China for human rights abuses. The U.S. would like that to change.
Iran claims higher-level uranium enrichment as nuclear talks teeter
Biden is trying to revive the international deal his predecessor walked away from, but the clock is ticking, and Iran is fuming over an attack on its nuclear infrastructure.
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Publisher won't distribute book by cop involved in Breonna Taylor shooting
Jonathan Mattingly, who participated in a police raid that led to the death of Taylor, got a book deal, but those plans were scrapped.
NASA weighs 3 different designs as it shops for new lunar lander
For the first time since the Apollo program, NASA is shopping for a new lander for its Artemis program.
Live Updates: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
Five others were wounded. Police say it appears the gunman took his own life.
Man freed after nearly 32 years in prison craves strawberry ice cream
How Crosley Green, whose conviction has been overturned, spent his first day of freedom.
Country stars open up ahead of history-making ACM Awards
Mickey Guyton, Keith Urban and Kane Brown all spoke to "CBS This Morning" during the week leading up to the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Watch Live: Biden welcomes Japan's leader as he rallies allies to counter China
Right now, Japan is one of the few industrialized nations not sanctioning China for human rights abuses. The U.S. would like that to change.
Iran claims higher-level uranium enrichment as nuclear talks teeter
Biden is trying to revive the international deal his predecessor walked away from, but the clock is ticking, and Iran is fuming over an attack on its nuclear infrastructure.
Republican lawmakers in Florida send "anti-riot" bill to governor
The measure was sent to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, as new protests erupted this week in a Minneapolis suburb after another fatal police shooting of a Black man.
Mike Pence undergoes surgery to have pacemaker implanted
"The routine surgery was successful, and he is expected to fully recover and return to normal activity in the coming days," Pence's office said.
Science journalist says earth is on "verge of another mass extinction"
The New Yorker's Elizabeth Kolbert spoke to CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett this week on "The Takeout" podcast.
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World premiere of "In the Heights" to open 2021 Tribeca Film Festival
Jon M. Chu's film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical will be screened in all five boroughs of New York City.
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Brothers Osborne open up about their personal lives and the impact on their careers
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Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
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T.J. Osborne, of Brothers Osborne, on coming out
A member of the hit country music duo Brothers Osborne, T.J. Osborne recently came out as gay. In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 18, Osborne told Anthony Mason about the reaction of fans to the news.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon cleared for launch
The flight will mark the third piloted launch of SpaceX's futuristic astronaut ferry ship.
Bezos vows to make Amazon "Earth's Best Employer"
Bezos said in a letter to shareholders that he isn't comforted by the failure of the unionization effort in Bessemer, Alabama.
Facebook reaches 100% renewable-energy milestone
The company said it now buys enough renewable electricity to power all its data centers and offices around the world.
NBA stars, "Steve Urkel" actor pile into growing cannabis biz
Jaleel White, who portrayed the quirky nerd in the 1990s sitcom "Family Matters," is launching a cannabis line.
NFL star Malcolm Jenkins opens door for Black tech investors
The New Orleans Saints' Malcolm Jenkins launched Broad Street Ventures to help spur tech investment by people of color.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon cleared for launch
The flight will mark the third piloted launch of SpaceX's futuristic astronaut ferry ship.
Biden working to ensure U.S. will have booster COVID-19 shots, if necessary
The announcement comes as drugmakers are touting their progress in developing the additional shots.
Science journalist says earth is on "verge of another mass extinction"
The New Yorker's Elizabeth Kolbert spoke to CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett this week on "The Takeout" podcast.
COVID-19 "long-haulers" cope with lasting virus symptoms
A dedicated marathon runner is having to relearn how to breathe after contracting the coronavirus.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin moves closer to passenger launches
After Wednesday's 15th unpiloted test flight, the system appears to be on the verge of commercial operations, giving six passengers at a time a few minutes of weightlessness and an out-of-this-world view.
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The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
Biden working to ensure U.S. will have booster COVID-19 shots, if necessary
The announcement comes as drugmakers are touting their progress in developing the additional shots.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
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Mike Pence undergoes surgery to have pacemaker implanted
"The routine surgery was successful, and he is expected to fully recover and return to normal activity in the coming days," Pence's office said.
More colleges requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccine
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway says that getting students immunized is vital for schools to reopen.
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Facebook reaches 100% renewable-energy milestone
The company said it now buys enough renewable electricity to power all its data centers and offices around the world.
New York is spending $2B on undocumented workers. Here's why.
"I began to cry of happiness" housekeeper SIxta Leon said after the state agreed to pay undocumented residents up to $15,600 each.
Business owners of color had a harder time getting loans, report finds
Black and Latino business owners were less than half as likely to be fully approved for loans than White business owners.
Carolina Herrera's creative director on fashion post-pandemic
On "Facing Forward," Margaret Brennan talks with Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon on fashion post-pandemic
More colleges requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccine
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Live Updates: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
Five others were wounded. Police say it appears the gunman took his own life.
Man freed after nearly 32 years in prison craves strawberry ice cream
How Crosley Green, whose conviction has been overturned, spent his first day of freedom.
Ex-cop charged in Daunte Wright's death makes court appearance
Kim Potter, 48, is charged with second-degree manslaughter, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years behind bars.
Indonesia arrests 2 hackers over $60 million U.S. COVID-19 scam
The money was stolen from a COVID-19 aid program helping Americans left jobless by the pandemic, authorities said.
Officials release video from fatal police shooting of 13-year-old
Adam Toledo, a seventh-grader, was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer last month. Protests are expected throughout the night.
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NASA weighs 3 different designs as it shops for new lunar lander
For the first time since the Apollo program, NASA is shopping for a new lander for its Artemis program.
SpaceX Crew Dragon cleared for launch
The flight will mark the third piloted launch of SpaceX's futuristic astronaut ferry ship.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin moves closer to passenger launches
After Wednesday's 15th unpiloted test flight, the system appears to be on the verge of commercial operations, giving six passengers at a time a few minutes of weightlessness and an out-of-this-world view.
Software fix planned for Mars helicopter
A new date for the helicopter's maiden flight will be set after updated software is tested.
Soyuz launches crew to space station
A Soyuz spacecraft lifted off from Kazakhstan carrying NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station. Watch NASA's live coverage of the launch.
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Competition in the U.S. housing market is fierce this spring, with surging demand and record-low inventory. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN to discuss how sellers and buyers can be prepared.
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
T.J. Osborne, of Brothers Osborne, on coming out
A member of the hit country music duo Brothers Osborne, T.J. Osborne recently came out as gay. In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 18, Osborne told Anthony Mason about the reaction of fans to the news.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.