Homeowners: Beware these scams following a natural disaster
The trail of destruction left by hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters carries another threat — fraud.
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Disney reopens after closing as Hurricane Ian blasted Florida
Entertainment giant is gradually welcoming back visitors to its theme parks and hotels starting Friday morning.
Teen survives car wreck only to get hit with $17K medical bill
A growing number of U.S. hospitals own urgent care centers, which limit who they treat for medical — and financial — reasons.
A year after child's death, more residential elevators recalled
Federal safety regulators say repair needed to fix potentially deadly gap between product's inner and outer doors.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Meta is laying people off for the first time in its history
With its stock down 60% this year, Meta is cutting costs as it tries to convince investors that its Metaverse pivot will succeed.
Unnecessary meetings can cost companies $100M a year, report finds
Workers around the U.S. attend an average of nearly 18 meetings a week. They say nearly a third are skippable.
Apple exec leaving company after off-color joke goes viral
Apple's VP of procurement is out of a job after crude remarks were captured on TikTok, according to Bloomberg.
Biden signs government funding bill, averting a partial shutdown
The law also provides $12.5 billion in security and financial assistance to Ukraine.
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Meta is laying people off for the first time in its history
With its stock down 60% this year, Meta is cutting costs as it tries to convince investors that its Metaverse pivot will succeed.
Mark Zuckerberg's net worth has dropped $71 billion this year
Once the world's third-richest man, he's been knocked off his perch by the stock market slump and Meta's troubles.
Uber dealing with "cybersecurity incident" after hacker appears to breach system
There was no indication that Uber's fleet of vehicles or its operation was in any way affected.
Ethereum's "Merge" is live — here's what you need to know
Crypto enthusiasts say a shift in how ethereum — the second-most popular blockchain — works will revolutionize digital currencies.
California sues Amazon, alleging its dominance pushes up prices
Lawsuit claims the retail giant forces sellers to keep their prices high in order to use its platform.
Twitter had "no locks on the doors," whistleblower tells Senate
Twitter's former security chief, Peiter Zatko, said the tech giant is a "decade behind" in protecting user safety.
United Airlines sees future for flying electric taxis
Carrier is investing $15 million in a maker of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles.
Twitter is finally testing out an edit button
Twitter said the feature will later expand to Twitter Blue subscribers, which means you'll have to pay to use the edit button.
California lawmakers OK bills to curtail social media
"The online world has created tremendous opportunities, but also real and proximate threats," said one legislator.
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Ian brings flooding, damage to South Carolina; death toll rises in Florida
Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.
Putin announces annexations of 4 Ukraine regions despite global outcry
Ukraine's president countered with a surprise application to join the NATO military alliance.
New York attorney general wants Trump Organization to go on trial next year
The request for an expedited schedule says the lawsuit against Donald Trump and his company "involves allegations of an ongoing scheme."
Biden says Nord Stream pipeline damage was "a deliberate act of sabotage"
The president said divers would eventually be sent to the pipelines, which were designed to bring gas from Russia to Europe, to determine what happened.
Justice Department to seek prison time for Texas family of 5 in Jan. 6 case
The Munn family acknowledged spending nearly an hour in the Capitol on Jan. 6. The mother still questions the legitimacy of the 2020 election results.
Army officers appear on state TV in Burkina Faso to declare new coup
More than a dozen soldiers have appeared on Burkina Faso's state broadcaster to declare they have overthrown the country's coup leader.
Stocks sink to new low for 2022 as recession fears mount
"The Fed isn't about to 'pivot' and there is more monetary tightening to come," said one analyst.
Arizona judge rejects request to pause abortion ban
Abortions were halted on Sept. 23. The ruling means the state's abortion providers will not be able to restart procedures.
Trump scheduled to be deposed in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
The author has accused former President Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in a New York City department store in the 1990s.
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Abortion pill startup sells meds to women who aren't pregnant
Company says giving patients abortion pills before they're needed provides "peace of mind."
Community aids in Filipino food truck's pandemic rebound
Owner encourages customers to "give a high five" to local businesses raising prices. "It means a lot."
Small business faces big challenges: Inflation and 18-hour days
"Would you be comfortable paying $36 for a hamburger? That's kind of what it's worth," says restaurant owner Jenna Petersiel.
For small businesses, looming recession brings uncertainty
But Jessica Johnson-Cope, CEO of a family-owned security services company, remains optimistic even as the U.S. economy darkens.
Want to cool off in a swimming pool? There's an app for that
Swimply lets private pool owners rent them by the hour, while helping people beat the heat.
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Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer craft a scaled-back version of the economic package thwarted by Manchin last year.
A common retirement strategy can erode your savings: watchdog
Workers who move 401(k)s into IRAs can lose significant money to a choice they didn't have to make, new analysis shows.
How can you financially prepare for a recession?
"The quicker you move, the more agency you have in reducing the impact of a recession," one expert says.
Stock drop has erased $3 trillion in retirement savings this year
With Americans' nest eggs mostly held in 401(k)s and IRAs, the swoon could force many to delay their retirement.
Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year
Some lawmakers want to revise the retirement program to shore up its funding and boost benefits for its 69 million recipients.
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Ian brings flooding, damage to South Carolina; death toll rises in Florida
Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.
O'Rourke, Abbott spar on guns, abortion and immigration
While recent polls have shown O'Rourke trailing Abbott by around 7 points, this still could be the closest Texas governor's race in years.
Arizona judge rejects request to pause abortion ban
Abortions were halted on Sept. 23. The ruling means the state's abortion providers will not be able to restart procedures.
U.S. captives said they "prayed for death" on brutal ride from Ukraine
One of two American veterans released from Russian captivity after being captured in Ukraine says they both prayed for death during the brutal ride to freedom.
Trump scheduled to be deposed in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
The author has accused former President Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in a New York City department store in the 1990s.
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Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Homeowners: Beware these scams following a natural disaster
The trail of destruction left by hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters carries another threat — fraud.
Biden signs government funding bill, averting a partial shutdown
The law also provides $12.5 billion in security and financial assistance to Ukraine.
The world's wealthiest person: How did Elon Musk get so rich?
The Tesla CEO maintains his perch atop the world's rich list, but his wealth has declined amid the car company's stock slump.
A year after child's death, more residential elevators recalled
Federal safety regulators say repair needed to fix potentially deadly gap between product's inner and outer doors.
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O'Rourke, Abbott spar on guns, abortion and immigration
While recent polls have shown O'Rourke trailing Abbott by around 7 points, this still could be the closest Texas governor's race in years.
Dems, GOP court Latinos on the economy in Nevada's tight Senate race
Latinos make up 20% of the electorate in Nevada, which Republicans see as one of their best chances to flip a Democratic seat in the Senate.
Conway says Trump "wants his old job back;" would like to announce within weeks
She talked with CBS News' Catherine Herridge about the ex-president, who has indicated he plans to run for president in 2024.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," October 2, 2022
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Florida Sen. Rick Scott, former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Chris Krebs and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Biden signs government funding bill, averting a partial shutdown
The law also provides $12.5 billion in security and financial assistance to Ukraine.
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Arizona judge rejects request to pause abortion ban
Abortions were halted on Sept. 23. The ruling means the state's abortion providers will not be able to restart procedures.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
A year after child's death, more residential elevators recalled
Federal safety regulators say repair needed to fix potentially deadly gap between product's inner and outer doors.
Concussion expert says Miami Dolphins failed to protect injured quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation after sustaining head and neck injuries.
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Army officers appear on state TV in Burkina Faso to declare new coup
More than a dozen soldiers have appeared on Burkina Faso's state broadcaster to declare they have overthrown the country's coup leader.
Toxic algae blamed for 300 tons of dead fish in Oder River
Poland and Germany have long been at odds over the disaster.
Human remains reportedly found in notorious 1964 child murder
An author reportedly made the find after bringing together a team of experts to try to solve the long-running mystery of where the boy was buried.
Biden says Nord Stream pipeline damage was "a deliberate act of sabotage"
The president said divers would eventually be sent to the pipelines, which were designed to bring gas from Russia to Europe, to determine what happened.
American, mom and baby among victims of Iranian missile attack on Iraq
The U.S., U.K. and United Nations have condemned the attack targeting Kurdish opposition groups as an unprovoked assault on Iraqi sovereignty.
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Nick Cannon announces birth of 10th child, just weeks after welcoming his 9th
Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell named their baby Rise Messiah Cannon.
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy on the magic of "Hocus Pocus"
"Hocus Pocus 2" brings the return of the Sanderson sisters played by Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
John Stamos opens up about his childhood desire for fame
Preview: In an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" October 2, the "Full House" and "Big Shot" star says, despite welcoming the trappings of being famous, he didn't always want to live his life.
You can stay at the Sanderson sisters' cottage from "Hocus Pocus"
Airbnb re-created the cottage in the remote woods of Danvers, Massachusetts, and is offering an exclusive stay.
"Hocus Pocus" characters discuss new sequel
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy – the three iconic actresses who play the infamous Sanderson sisters in the Halloween classic, "Hocus Pocus" – discuss what it was like to reunite for a new sequel 29 years after the original premiered.
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U.K. inquest finds "online content" partly to blame for teen's suicide
Coroner concludes 14-year-old Molly Russell "died from an act of self-harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content."
Hurricane hunting by drone
Only on "CBS Mornings," scientists show Ben Tracy how they can fly straight into the eye of a massive hurricane.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
NASA crashes DART spacecraft into asteroid
NASA successfully crashed its DART spacecraft into an asteroid in hopes of altering the space rock's trajectory. Scientists hope to be able to use a similar strategy to protect Earth from future incoming asteroids. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, about the historic implications of this unprecedented test.
NASA tests planetary defense with asteroid collision
NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in a test that could one day be used to prevent a doomsday collision with Earth. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Scientists study Ian with hurricane-hunting drone
A new hurricane-hunting drone shows what it's like to fly straight into the eye of Hurricane Ian, going where no other aircraft or scientist can go. Ben Tracy has the details.
How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-or-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
Egyptians try new tactic in bid to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
One organizer behind the campaign predicts Britons will no longer tolerate "such cultural violence represented in their own museums."
Hurricane hunter pilot discusses his mission
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aircraft play an important role in hurricane forecasting. Captain Jason Mansour, who pilots a Gulfstream-IV Hurricane Hunter for NOAA, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what it's like to fly into a storm.
What is storm surge, and what contributes to the deadly hurricane hazard?
The storm surge from Hurricane Ian caused major flooding in parts of Florida.
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Putin illegally annexes 4 regions in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally claimed four Ukrainian territories and doubled down on his threat to use nuclear weapons, saying the U.S. had "created a precedent" in the use of nuclear force in World War II. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Human remains reportedly found in notorious 1964 child murder
An author reportedly made the find after bringing together a team of experts to try to solve the long-running mystery of where the boy was buried.
Sailor found not guilty of setting fire that destroyed Navy ship
A Navy judge has ruled a sailor was not guilty of setting a fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego in 2020.
Woman charged with setting fire at Massachusetts apartment that killed 4
Yvonne Ngoiri, 36, faces four counts of second-degree murder, the office of Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said.
Defense theory: Shooter used her toe to pull the trigger
Odd crime scene raises odd question in the deaths of millionaire mom Pam Hargan and daughter Helen.
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NASA, SpaceX study options for Hubble reboost
A Crew Dragon flight to boost Hubble's altitude could extend its useful life by a decade or more.
3 space station cosmonauts return to Earth after 195-day mission
The return of the Soyuz crew sets the stage for a SpaceX Crew Dragon launch next week.
Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
How to watch NASA spacecraft crash into asteroid at 15,000 mph
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Hurricane Ian prompts moon rocket roll back to hangar
The first Artemis program moonshot likely will be delayed to November.
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Kellyanne Conway says Trump “wants his old job back”
In an interview Friday with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Kellyanne Conway, former top adviser to former President Donald Trump, said that Trump could be a presidential candidate by the end of the year.
U.S., EU accuse Russia of sabotaging pipelines
Western leaders are accusing Russia of deliberately sabotaging Europe's Nord Stream pipelines. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent, and "Face the Nation" moderator, Margaret Brennan, discusses the situation.
Ian barrels into South Carolina
Ian slammed into South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane Friday. It ripped apart piers and flooded neighborhoods with life-threatening storm surge. It has since weakened to a post-tropical storm. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest.
Mortgage rate soars to 6.7%, highest since 2007
According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year mortgage rate in the U.S. has risen to 6.7%, the highest since 2007. Jessica Lautz, vice president of demographics and behavioral insights at the National Association of Realtors, joined CBS News to provide some advice for new homebuyers.
Coast Guard surveys Ian damage in Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard is working to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Ian and rescue people who remain stranded. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca rode along with Coast Guard members Friday to better understand what goes into the recovery efforts.