IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
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Americans are quitting at record rates, led by these 5 states
Workers are quitting at the highest rates in states where unemployment is low and employers are desperate to hire.
Why one famed investor is fretting about "superbubbles"
Jeremy Grantham is famous for spotting stock market crashes before they occur. The next one will be a doozy, he predicts.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
"New York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency," the city's new mayor said.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Crypto.com says hackers stole more than $30M in bitcoin, ethereum
Cryptocurrency exchange temporarily suspended withdrawals after cybercriminals raided 483 customer accounts.
Queen Elizabeth is hiring a housekeeper — for minimum wage
The job advert wants someone with a "proactive approach" and a willingness to work for $12.96 an hour, the base wage in U.K..
Cruise ship heads to Bahamas after U.S. issues arrest warrant
The Crystal Symphony was supposed to dock in Miami but sailed to the Bahamas after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a lawsuit over unpaid fuel.
Carhartt faces backlash after mandating worker vaccinations
CEO Mark Valade said an unvaccinated workforce is a "business risk that our company is unwilling to take."
The billion-dollar question: Can you be TOO rich?
The richest 1% of Americans now owns 16 times the wealth of the bottom 50%. That disparity has led some to question the need for billionaires – and of setting a moral limit to how much wealth one person can accumulate.
What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
More than 300,000 pacifiers recalled over choking hazard
No injuries have yet been reported from the pacifiers.
Mom sues Meta and Snap after daughter's suicide
Tammy Rodriguez alleges her daughter's suicide stemmed from an "extreme addiction" to the social media apps.
How are private insurers supplying free COVID-19 tests?
Roughly half of the nation's largest private insurers require Americans to seek reimbursement for home tests.
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Barr has spoken to January 6 committee, chairman says
"We've had conversations with the former attorney general already. We have talked to Department of Defense individuals," chairman Bennie Thompson said.
The billion-dollar question: Can you be TOO rich?
The richest 1% of Americans now owns 16 times the wealth of the bottom 50%. That disparity has led some to question the need for billionaires.
Blinken warns of "massive consequences" for Russia over Ukraine invasion
Blinken met Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with the hopes of deescalating the crisis between Russia and Ukraine
What are Putin's intentions in Ukraine?
With 100,000 Russian troops amassed along the border of Ukraine, experts discuss what Putin hopes to gain with a possible invasion.
Architectural Digest: A century of style
Since 1920 the magazine has celebrated style as it evokes home, with bold-faced names pulling back the curtain on their lives to showcase the very best design in the business.
Journalist Terence Smith on his encounter with Sirhan Sirhan's father
The foreign correspondent and former "Sunday Morning" reporter, author of the new memoir, "Four Wars, Five Presidents," talks about discussing the murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy with the assassin's father.
Cruise ship heads to Bahamas after U.S. issues arrest warrant
The Crystal Symphony was supposed to dock in Miami but sailed to the Bahamas after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a lawsuit over unpaid fuel.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding amid new COVID-19 restrictions
"Such is life," she said when asked about the cancellation.
Sundance Film Festival 2022 highlights: Part 2
For the second year in a row, the Utah-based festival is a virtual event, with world premiere documentaries and narrative films streaming online. Here are some of the early highlights.
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2,750 people have more wealth than half the planet: report
Inequality during the pandemic has swelled to the highest level in over a century, new economic data show.
Cruise ship heads to Bahamas after U.S. issues arrest warrant
The Crystal Symphony was supposed to dock in Miami but sailed to the Bahamas after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a lawsuit over unpaid fuel.
The Smithsonian looks toward the "Futures"
A new exhibit at the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building, in Washington, D.C., features technology, art, and interactive displays that delve into the many forms that the future may take. Correspondent David Pogue pays a visit.
The billion-dollar question: Can you be TOO rich?
The richest 1% of Americans now owns 16 times the wealth of the bottom 50%. That disparity has led some to question the need for billionaires – and of setting a moral limit to how much wealth one person can accumulate.
The top 1%: Should wealth have its limits?
The richest one percent of Americans now owns 16 times the wealth of the bottom 50 percent. That disparity has brought to light questions about the need for billionaires – and their need for even more money. Correspondent Mark Whitaker talks with activist-filmmaker Abigail Disney and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy about whether acquiring a billion or more dollars is a valued goal; and with professor Ingrid Robeyns, who proposes the concept of "limitarianism" – determining a moral limit to how much wealth one can accumulate.
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Bringing equity to the VC funding process
New data released by Crunchbase shows that only 2.2% of all venture funding went to female-founded startups in the first eight months of this year. Deena Shakir, partner at Lux Capital, joins CBSN to discuss what needs to change to bring equity for female entrepreneurs and investors.
A third of small businesses have reinstated COVID-19 rules
As the Delta variant surges, many small employers are again taking precautions in the way they do business.
NYC giving artists $5,000 checks from Biden stimulus
Some 1,800 artists will receive $5,000 checks, while other federal funds will go to cabbies and homeless people.
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.
44% of small businesses have less than 3 months of cash
"Everything is up in the air," said one Ohio bakery owner who worries that COVID-19 could shut her down again.
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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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Barr has spoken to January 6 committee, chairman says
"We've had conversations with the former attorney general already. We have talked to Department of Defense individuals," Thompson said.
Blinken warns of "massive consequences" for Russia over Ukraine invasion
Blinken met Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with the hopes of deescalating the crisis between Russia and Ukraine
Journalist Terence Smith on his encounter with Sirhan Sirhan's father
The foreign correspondent and former "Sunday Morning" reporter, author of the new memoir, "Four Wars, Five Presidents," talks about discussing the murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy with the assassin's father.
Was a missing Colorado mother murdered or abducted?
With no shortage of bizarre clues, "nothing is what it seems" in the investigation into Suzanne Morphew's untimely disappearance.
Florida manatees at risk of starvation eat lettuce in pilot program
The manatees ate romaine lettuce, and the program will add cabbage and a second type of lettuce — all common foods given to manatees at rehabilitation facilities.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on January 23, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Congressman Bennie Thompson join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, January 23, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Barr has spoken to January 6 committee, chairman says
"We've had conversations with the former attorney general already. We have talked to Department of Defense individuals," Thompson said.
Transcript: Representative Michael McCaul on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Michael McCaul that aired Sunday, January 23, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Representative Bennie Thompson on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Bennie Thompson that aired Sunday, January 23, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding amid new COVID-19 restrictions
"Such is life," she said when asked about the cancellation.
How are private insurers supplying free COVID-19 tests?
Roughly half of the nation's largest private insurers require Americans to seek reimbursement for home tests.
Study: Vaccine doesn't reduce fertility, but men's COVID infection might
Researchers from Boston University analyzed data from more than 2,000 couples trying to conceive.
How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
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IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
Americans are quitting at record rates, led by these 5 states
Workers are quitting at the highest rates in states where unemployment is low and employers are desperate to hire.
Why one famed investor is fretting about "superbubbles"
Jeremy Grantham is famous for spotting stock market crashes before they occur. The next one will be a doozy, he predicts.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
"New York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency," the city's new mayor said.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding amid new COVID-19 restrictions
"Such is life," she said when asked about the cancellation.
Cruise ship heads to Bahamas after U.S. issues arrest warrant
The Crystal Symphony was supposed to dock in Miami but sailed to the Bahamas after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a lawsuit over unpaid fuel.
Blinken warns of "massive consequences" for Russia over Ukraine invasion
Blinken met Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with the hopes of deescalating the crisis between Russia and Ukraine
Transcript: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on "Face the Nation," January 23, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired Sunday, January 23, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
What are Putin's intentions in Ukraine?
With 100,000 Russian troops amassed along the border of Ukraine, experts discuss what Putin hopes to gain with a possible invasion.
Entertainment
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Sundance Film Festival 2022 highlights: Part 2
For the second year in a row, the Utah-based festival is a virtual event, with world premiere documentaries and narrative films streaming online. Here are some of the early highlights.
The answered prayers of Christine Baranski
The two-time Tony Award-winner has played characters who are sophisticated, smart and savvy. She now stars in "The Good Fight," and a new series, "The Gilded Age," from the creator of "Downton Abbey."
The rich life for Christine Baranski
As a child she performed Broadway tunes to a statue of the Virgin Mary. And during her five-decade career in films, TV, and on stage, two-time Tony Award-winner Christine Baranski has played characters who are sophisticated, smart and savvy. Correspondent Mo Rocca sits down with Baranski, who stars in "The Good Fight" and the new HBO series, "The Gilded Age," about her rich life on- and off-screen.
Architectural Digest: A century of style
Since 1920 the magazine has celebrated style as it evokes home, with bold-faced names pulling back the curtain on their lives to showcase the very best design in the business.
Architectural Digest: Celebrating home design
Bold-faced names like tennis star Maria Sharapova and rocker Lenny Kravitz have pulled back the curtain on their homes for Architectural Digest, the magazine that showcases the work of the very best design in the business. Correspondent Serena Altschul looks back at the first hundred years of Architectural Digest, and visits the Condé Nast archives, to see how the magazine that has celebrated style for a century continues to evoke home.
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Technology
The Smithsonian looks toward the "Futures"
A new exhibit at the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building, in Washington, D.C., features technology, art, and interactive displays that delve into the many forms that the future may take. Correspondent David Pogue pays a visit.
The future of space commerce
In the early days, space exploration was purely a project of the government. But a push toward privatization is well underway. Barry Petersen takes a look at some of the groundwork being done here on Earth to turn space into a center of commercial activity.
Biden addresses U.S. supply chain issues
President Biden announced a new semiconductor facility will be built in Ohio to help alleviate supply chain issues. Plus, the Biden administration is preparing for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's Lana Zak to break down the latest news.
Mom sues Meta and Snap after daughter's suicide
Tammy Rodriguez alleges her daughter's suicide stemmed from an "extreme addiction" to the social media apps.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
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Science
Al Gore is optimistic about future of our planet
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions fell during the height of the pandemic lockdown, but came roaring back in 2021. Former Vice President Al Gore has been a constant voice warning about climate change. He sits down with CBS News to discuss his current views on climate change.
The future of space commerce
In the early days, space exploration was purely a project of the government. But a push toward privatization is well underway. Barry Petersen takes a look at some of the groundwork being done here on Earth to turn space into a center of commercial activity.
Webb space telescope nearing destination a million miles away
If all goes well, Webb will be 100 times more powerful than Hubble — so sensitive to infrared light that it could detect the faint heat of a bumble bee as far away as the moon.
FDA works to approve vaccines for kids under 5
The White House is now working to provide Americans with free N95 masks and at-home COVID-19 test kits. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the vaccines for kids under the age of 5. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest efforts to combat the virus.
COVID cases floor Missouri Children's Hospital
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he "absolutely did not know when the FDA will authorize" a COVID vaccine for young children — walking back comments he made indicating that could happen within a month. It comes as infections among children are soaring across the country. Carter Evans has more.
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Was a missing Colorado mother murdered or abducted?
With no shortage of bizarre clues, "nothing is what it seems" in the investigation into Suzanne Morphew's untimely disappearance.
Illegal firearms and gun violence on the rise
Following the fatal shooting of a police officer on Friday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is calling on the federal government to do more to get illegal firearms off the streets. Gun violence is rising across the U.S., with more than 1,000 people killed in homicides and accidental shootings just this year. Michael George has the details.
1 NYPD officer killed, another "fighting for his life" after shooting in Harlem
"I am struggling to find the words to express the tragedy we're enduring," New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Friday.
NYPD officials give update on Harlem shooting
New York City officials spoke Friday after a 22-year-old officer was killed in a shooting while on duty. Watch the press conference here.
Two men face charges after separate incidents of unruly behavior on flights
The charges announced by the Department of Justice come after the Federal Aviation Administration and FBI said they were working on a new process for taking legal action in cases of egregious behavior.
Space
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Webb space telescope nearing destination a million miles away
If all goes well, Webb will be 100 times more powerful than Hubble — so sensitive to infrared light that it could detect the faint heat of a bumble bee as far away as the moon.
Atlas 5 launches two Space Force satellites
The two satellites will monitor other spacecraft in the high altitudes favored by communications stations and spycraft.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
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Top U.S. athletes to watch at Beijing Winter Olympics
Thousands of the world's best athletes are getting ready for the Beijing Winter Olympics. These top Americans should be on your list to watch.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
Notable Deaths in 2022
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sidney Poitier 1927-2022
A look at the career of the Oscar-winning actor-director, one of Hollywood's legendary trailblazers.
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Full video: "Listening to America" focus group
During the course of the pandemic, "Face the Nation" has been listening to Americans, through Zoom, to get their thoughts on COVID, the economy and how the government is handling it all. On Friday, we checked back in with six of them. This is the full version of a segment that aired Sunday, January 23, 2022.
Tax season kicks off Monday
The IRS will begin accepting and processing tax returns for the 2021 tax year on Monday. CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with Wendy Barlin, a CPA, tax strategist and professional speaker, to discuss how this tax season will be different from others -- particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Omicron surge adds complications to U.S. economy
The spread of the Omicron variant is causing an additional complication to the U.S. economy, which is already struggling with high inflation and a supply chain crisis. And data shows nearly 9 million Americans were out of work in January because they were caring for someone with COVID-19 or being ill with the virus themselves. Joshua Hausman, associate professor of public policy and economics at the University Of Michigan and research associate at the National Bureau Of Economic Research, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Americans weigh in on COVID-19 and the economy
During the course of the pandemic, "Face the Nation" has been listening to Americans, through Zoom, to get their thoughts on COVID, the economy and how the government is handling it all. On Friday, we checked back in with six of them.
Gottlieb doesn't expect vaccine for kids under 5 before late March
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says the FDA and Pfizer are "looking very closely at the data that's accrued to see if they can make a decision around this."