A city's residents got free money -- here's what happened
"I wake up a lot happier," says one participant in the first government-led trial of universal basic income
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The U.S. minimum wage sets a record -- for not rising
Despite a 10-year economic expansion and an 18% rise in the cost of living, the U.S. base pay hasn't budged since 2009
Chicago bank buys majority in Texas burger joint Whataburger
Texans defensive end JJ Watt suggested "we all chip in and buy Whataburger back"
The true cost of high-deductible health care plans
As deductibles hit the thousands, many skip care or prescriptions, which can lead to worse illness -- and higher bills
Bitcoin emits as much carbon as Las Vegas, researchers say
Computers that mine and process bitcoins use vast amounts of energy, troubling climate experts
Bayer, owner of Roundup, to invest $5.6 billion in new weed-killing methods
The German company is fighting legal battles over claims that glyphosate, a Roundup ingredient, causes cancer
Target stores had hourslong register outage nationwide
The outage lasted approximately two hours, according to the company
King Arthur flour recall in multistate E. coli outbreak
The action involves more than 14,000 cases made by Archer Daniels Midland and sold by retailers including Walmart
Ivanka Trump made $4 million from D.C. Trump Hotel last year
The first daughter's now-defunct clothing line also raked in more than $1 million in income, the White House disclosed
PetSmart's Chewy soars 59% in IPO
The online retailer has never turned a profit, but it's counting on Americans spending more money on their pets
Thousands of airline food workers to vote on strike threat
Union behind 11,000 caterers who service flights for American, Delta and United airlines is threatening job walkouts
Switzerland women go on strike for fairer pay, more equality
Despite the country's wealth, Switzerland ranks 34th for women's economic opportunity, below Mongolia and Slovenia
Instagram outage affected its homepage and mobile app
The photo and video sharing social media platform outage hit those on the East and West coasts Thursday
Chobani to pay off $85,000 in lunch debt for Idaho school district
The yogurt maker, which has a plant in the Twin Falls district, is coming to the rescue of students who can't pay
Tyson, America's largest meat producer, tears into fake meat
As demand grows for plant-based foods, the meat processor is rolling out pea protein nuggets and blended beef burgers
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Buttigieg responds to Trump's comments on foreign help
Buttigieg condemned President Trump for saying this week that he would accept election help from foreign actors
Trump's proposed border czar won't take job "as of right now"
Tom Homan said that President Trump's announcement that he would be border czar was "premature"
Could a new Calif. law free a convicted killer when he turns 25?
When an elderly couple was found brutally murdered in their bed – stabbed 128 times -- police faced the coldest killer they’d ever encountered … and he was just 15
Woman who worked on lawmaker's campaign arrested in her death
Linda Collins-Smith's remains were found outside her home in Pocahontas, Arkansas
Target stores had hourslong register outage nationwide
The outage lasted approximately two hours, according to the company
Chicago bank buys majority in Texas burger joint Whataburger
Texans defensive end JJ Watt suggested "we all chip in and buy Whataburger back"
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Costco in California
The gunfire sent shoppers racing for the exits and ducking for cover
Meet the ocean cleanup company that's removed 2,350 tons of trash
Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans
Top wildlife park reports full year with no elephant poaching
The elephant population has rebounded from fewer than 2,000 last year to approximately 4,000
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A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
Pearl Street Caviar aims to popularize pricey delicacy
Craig Page is working to change caviar's image and cost as a food for the 1% so it it can be enjoyed by the 99%
Somali entrepreneur brings more than African flavors to America
Former model Hawa Hassan is using a taste from home to tell stories about her culture -- and to make connections
Entrepreneur's "after-party" shoe inspired by passion for travel
Yasmine Idriss created a festive flat that is also a blank canvas for artists from different cutures
This artist plays with fire
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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
What to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s
Millennials take note: The key to retiring on time is starting to save money early. Follow this advice from experts
How companies are also flunking retirement planning
Few employers offer phased-retirement plans, which can help both workers and companies plan for retirement
A tricky IRA trap that retirees need to avoid
The rules for annual required minimum distributions can hit you with investment losses if you aren't careful
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Could a new Calif. law free a convicted killer when he turns 25?
When an elderly couple was found brutally murdered in their bed – stabbed 128 times -- police faced the coldest killer they’d ever encountered … and he was just 15
Woman who worked on lawmaker's campaign arrested in homicide
Linda Collins-Smith's remains were found outside her home in Pocahontas, Arkansas
NYPD suicides part of a larger trend
So far this year, 93 officers nationwide have taken their own life — already on track to exceed 2018
Chicago bank buys majority in Texas burger joint Whataburger
Texans defensive end JJ Watt suggested "we all chip in and buy Whataburger back"
Top wildlife park reports full year with no elephant poaching
The elephant population has rebounded from fewer than 2,000 last year to approximately 4,000
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Sen. Joni Ernst asks supporters to help "stamp out socialism"
Democrats are hoping to take the seat back, especially as President Trump's tariffs have hit the state hard
Trump's proposed border czar won't take job "as of right now"
Tom Homan said that President Trump's announcement that he would be border czar was "premature"
Buttigieg responds to Trump's comments on foreign help
Buttigieg condemned President Trump for saying this week that he would accept election help from foreign actors
Planned Parenthood builds Alabama clinic despite abortion law
The Alabama legislature recently passed a near ban on all abortions, provoking outrage from abortion rights activists
2020 candidates to face questions from low-income Americans at forum
The Poor People's Campaign is hosting a presidential forum which will be attended by 10 Democratic candidates
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Meet the ocean cleanup company that's removed 4.7 million pounds of trash
Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans
David Ortiz shooting: Suspect will stay in jail for at least a year awaiting trial
Rolfy Ferreyra Cruz has told reporters that Ortiz was not his intended target
Italian director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96
The Italian filmmaker also known for the TV miniseries "Jesus of Nazareth" delighted opera fans around the world on stage and screen
Hong Kong suspends controversial bill that sparked massive protests
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong's chief executive, said the government was backing down on the bill
40,000-year-old wolf's head found in Siberia permafrost
Ice Age beast was between the ages of 2 and 4 when it died and was preserved in the permafrost
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Bella Thorne releases her own nude photos after alleging hack
Thorne alleged a hacker sent her her own photos as well as photos of other celebrities
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Mavis Staples on how she's still "fire" at 79
"I'm supposed to be going on in," Staples said. "But I'm coming on out"
Italian director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96
The Italian filmmaker also known for the TV miniseries "Jesus of Nazareth" delighted opera fans around the world on stage and screen
Mavis Staples performs "We Get By"
Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples has already won multiple Grammys. But she's not resting on her laurels: she's taking on tribute concerts, a tour, and a brand new album. Staples performs three songs off the new album, "We Get By."
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From deepfake to "cheap fake," it's hard to tell what's real online
Cybersecurity experts are concerned that because AI has never been cheaper or easier to use, deepfake videos will be deployed by a diverse set of hackers during the 2020 election
Instagram outage affected its homepage and mobile app
The photo and video sharing social media platform outage hit those on the East and West coasts Thursday
Bitcoin emits as much carbon as Las Vegas, researchers say
Computers that mine and process bitcoins use vast amounts of energy, troubling climate experts
House holds hearing on "deepfakes" and artificial intelligence
Lawmakers are concerned "deepfakes" and other types of AI-generated synthetic data pose a threat to the U.S. election system
Robocall revenge: Meet the techies turning the tables on scammers
In a video that's received more than 2 million views, a man who calls himself "Jim Browning" infiltrates scammers in India
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40,000-year-old wolf's head found in Siberia permafrost
Ice Age beast was between the ages of 2 and 4 when it died and was preserved in the permafrost
Number of dolphin deaths triple in Gulf of Mexico
NOAA scientists say 98% of the dolphins that stranded themselves along the Gulf Coast have died
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Nature up close: Wildlife and the story behind "Taco Bell's Cannon"
Judy Lehmberg explains how a misunderstanding by this classical musical newbie relates to imagery of animals on an unspoiled Earth
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
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Patients skipping prescriptions as prices rise
When Maryanne Perry lost her health insurance coverage, she discovered a $50 copay would jump to $1,000 a month
King Arthur flour recall in multistate E. coli outbreak
The action involves more than 14,000 cases made by Archer Daniels Midland and sold by retailers including Walmart
U.N. says Ebola outbreak still not a global emergency
Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1,400 people since it was declared in August, making it the second-deadliest in history
Doctor risked career to protect moms and babies
Dr. Judy Robinson told "Whistleblower" she'd rather lose her job than look the other way
Physician exposes dangerous practice involving high-risk pregnancies
An OB-GYN blew the whistle to protect mothers and their newborns -- did profits come before the safety of patients?
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Chicago bank buys majority in Texas burger joint Whataburger
Texans defensive end JJ Watt suggested "we all chip in and buy Whataburger back"
Target stores had hourslong register outage nationwide
The outage lasted approximately two hours, according to the company
Ivanka Trump made $4 million from D.C. Trump Hotel last year
The first daughter's now-defunct clothing line also raked in more than $1 million in income, the White House disclosed
PetSmart's Chewy soars 59% in IPO
The online retailer has never turned a profit, but it's counting on Americans spending more money on their pets
King Arthur flour recall in multistate E. coli outbreak
The action involves more than 14,000 cases made by Archer Daniels Midland and sold by retailers including Walmart
Crime
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Could a new Calif. law free a convicted killer when he turns 25?
When an elderly couple was found brutally murdered in their bed – stabbed 128 times -- police faced the coldest killer they’d ever encountered … and he was just 15
Woman who worked on lawmaker's campaign arrested in homicide
Linda Collins-Smith's remains were found outside her home in Pocahontas, Arkansas
Suspects in Ortiz shooting face year in jail
A judge in the Dominican Republic is ordering suspects in the shooting of baseball legend David Ortiz to be held for up to a year as the investigation proceeds. Prosecutors say their case is already at an advanced stage. Mola Lenghi reports.
1 dead in Southern California Costco shooting
One person was killed Friday night at a Southern California Costco when an off-duty police officer opened fire after an argument. Shoppers ran for their lives. Carter Evans reports.
Parents say cops pulled guns on them after girl took doll from store
A couple has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Phoenix Police Department alleging civil rights violations and police brutality after an officer allegedly pulled their guns on the family
Space
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NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
Unknown mass larger than Hawaii discovered on moon
Scientist think it could be leftover metal from a previous asteroid strike
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Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
At Jake Patterson's sentencing hearing, prosecutors showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Jayme Closs' parents and the 13-year-old's kidnapping
Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
11 photos of former NICU babies show how far they've come
These babies proudly hold photos of their former selves to celebrate their amazing progress since graduating from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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Victims’ family speaks out against controversial Calif. law
When Sarah Rice heard about S.B. 1391, a proposed law that could potentially see her grandmother’s killer have his prison sentence drastically reduced, she jumped into action
Prosecutor: Teen killer testifies, shows no empathy
Yolo County, Calif., Deputy D.A. Amanda Zambor tells “48 Hours”’ Erin Moriarty why she thinks convicted killer Daniel Marsh, who took the stand to plead for his freedom at age 21, has not changed.
California teen says he fantasizes about killing
Daniel Marsh, 15, who confessed to killing an elderly Davis County, Calif., couple in 2013 and who says he has fantasies about killing, tells FBI Special Agent Chris Campion how he would kill him.
FBI agent analyzes 15-year-old killer’s confession
Special Agent Chris Campion describes what it means to be a psychopath – and says Daniel Marsh, who confessed to a double murder at age 15, is exactly that
Portrait of a Killer
A teenager said after he killed an elderly couple “it felt amazing.” Now a controversial new California law could set him free at 25. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.