Mnuchin vs. Greta on climate change: ]What economists think
Chief economist at Mnuchin's former employer sides with the non-degreed teenage activist on climate policy.
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Coronavirus in China: How the outbreak could impact investors
The deadly outbreak could crimp global economic growth and hurt some industries, from travel to luxury goods.
Stubhub offers loans for Super Bowl tickets — at 30% interest
Ticket reseller says consumers want to improve their financial habits. Experts say its loans hardly qualify.
Women do more grunt work at home, no matter their pay or education
Doing the lion's share of unpaid labor is hindering women's career advancement and stunting their pay, study shows.
Hallmark parent CEO to leave after same-sex ad controversy
Exit of Crown Media chief Bill Abbott comes a month after the channel yanked, then reinstated, same-sex ad campaign.
Coronavirus drives up sales of masks and rubber gloves
3M surgical masks were sold out at pharmacies and on e-commerce sites across China as the coronarvirus spread Wednesday.
More locales weigh replacing apartment security deposits
Lawmakers in North Carolina, Virginia and Vermont said they want to pass legislation similar to Cincinnati, Ohio.
Former Wells Fargo CEO banned from banking industry for life
John Stumpf also fined $17.5 million for his role in scandal in which bank employees opened millions of fake accounts.
New York City bans stores from refusing to accept cash
Critics argue that refusing to accept cash discriminates against undocumented and homeless people.
Ex Insys exec gets 5 ½ years for pushing opioids
Former employees said former pharma executive John Kapoor hired attractive women to boost sales of the drug.
Changes are coming to your FICO score calculation
Fair Isaac's new model for assessing borrowers' creditworthiness could hurt those who rely on personal loans.
Ocasio-Cortez to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: I'll remember that
Banker's comments about the effects of socialism draws fire from democratic socialist lawmakers.
Online retailers' trickiest tactics to stoke impulse buys
Ignore messages that make it seem like an item you're looking to purchase will be sold out soon, shopping experts say.
Gold-seated toilet among Frank Sinatra's items up for auction
S&S Auction recently purchased the contents of Sinatra's executive suite at the former Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City.
Starbucks wants more reusable cups in stores
CEO Kevin Johnson says the coffee giant will cut carbon emissions, waste and water use by 50% within a decade.
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Impeachment trial day 3: Democrats highlight Trump abuse of power charge
The Democratic House managers focused on the constitutional basis for removing the president from office for abusing his power.
Death toll rises to 25 as China tries to contain spread of coronavirus
The deadly coronavirus has sickened more than 800 people.
Billie Eilish opens up about "I wanna end me" lyric
For Grammy-nominated singer Billie Eilish, no subject is too personal. As someone who used to hide self-inflicted cuts on her arms, Eilish now reaches out to fans with cuts on theirs.
Family seeks evidence they say could exonerate executed inmate
The Innocence Project and ACLU have sued a central Arkansas city over the case of Ledell Lee, who was put to death in 2017, despite his claims of innocence.
Teen discovers racist drawing in locker room
Jace Colucci was playing at a rival high school when he discovered the racist drawing – and it's not the first time he's felt targeted by that school
Monarch butterfly population at critically low levels
Fewer than 30,000 monarch butterflies are spending the winter in California — putting the migration at risk of collapsing.
Annabella Sciorra takes the stand against Harvey Weinstein
The "Sopranos" actress says Weinstein forced himself inside her apartment and raped her sometime in late 1993 or early 1994.
Survey finds younger generations are lonelier than boomers
The Cigna 2020 Loneliness Index found 61% of adults reported feeling lonely.
Brewery puts faces of shelter dogs on beer cans
A Florida brewery is working to help dogs find their forever homes — one beer at a time.
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Yelp names its top restaurant: a shawarma food truck
Shawarma Guys has nearly 500 five-star reviews and serves out 900 plates a day.
Power of the pencil in the digital age
In this digital age, people are likely to grab a keyboard to craft a message. But business owner Caroline Weaver is working to make sure the pencil is not erased.
California's gig worker law makes small biz rethink staffing
Companies hiring California freelancers must be able to prove the contractors really are working for themselves.
Sea and be seen: Turning plastic bottles into swimwear
A brother-sister duo has "upcycled" more than 500,000 plastic bottles since their swimwear company's inception.
California data privacy law to hit businesses across U.S.
The new law gives consumers control over the personal information companies collect, store and often share with others.
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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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China locking down cities in unprecedented bid to contain virus
The deadly coronavirus has sickened more than 800 people.
Libyan general's forces threaten to target civilian aircraft
"Any military or civilian aircraft, regardless of its affiliation, flying over the capital will be destroyed," said a spokesman for Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army.
Listen to the sound of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy
Scientists were able to reproduce the sound of an ancient Egyptian priest with the help of a 3D-printed vocal tract.
Coronavirus drives up sales of masks and rubber gloves
Companies offering workers up to five times their pay to ramp up mask production as the deadly coronavirus spreads.
What is the coronavirus, blamed for multiple deaths in China?
The city of Wuhan, China, is racing to contain the spread of a deadly new strain of virus, and now there's a confirmed case in the U.S.
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China locking down cities in unprecedented bid to contain virus
The deadly coronavirus has sickened more than 800 people.
Impeachment trial: Democrats highlight Trump abuse of power charge
The Democratic House managers focused on the constitutional basis for removing the president from office for abusing his power.
Trump says he'll release Middle East peace plan soon
"I'd love to be able to do that deal. They say that's the hardest of all deals," the president said of peace in the Middle East.
New Yorkers spot bald eagle in the city: "It was pretty spectacular"
Residents are reporting seeing the unmistakable sight in the Upper West Side section of New York City.
Billie Eilish opens up about "I wanna end me" lyric
For Grammy-nominated singer Billie Eilish, no subject is too personal. As someone who used to hide self-inflicted cuts on her arms, Eilish now reaches out to fans with cuts on theirs.
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FBI says monitoring of Trump campaign adviser Carter Page should've ended sooner
The FBI obtained a warrant in 2016 to eavesdrop on the former Trump national security aide on suspicions that he was secretly a Russian agent.
Trump says he'll release Middle East peace plan soon
"I'd love to be able to do that deal. They say that's the hardest of all deals," the president said of peace in the Middle East.
Biden secures endorsements ahead of New Hampshire stop
The Democratic frontrunner in the race to the White House locked in a powerful list of supporters — some who previously endorsed former rivals.
Ocasio-Cortez to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: I'll remember that
Banker's comments about the effects of socialism draws fire from democratic socialist lawmakers.
Mnuchin vs. Greta on climate change: What economists think
Chief economist at Mnuchin's former employer sides with the non-degreed teenage activist on climate policy.
Entertainment
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Billie Eilish opens up about "I wanna end me" lyric
For Grammy-nominated singer Billie Eilish, no subject is too personal. As someone who used to hide self-inflicted cuts on her arms, Eilish now reaches out to fans with cuts on theirs.
Billie Eilish explains lyric "I wanna end me"
Hear more of the Grammy nominee's conversation with Gayle King in "The Gayle King Grammy Special” airing Thursday, January 23 at 10 p.m. PT on CBS.
"The Gayle King Grammy Special"
Music’s biggest night deserves music’s biggest interviews. CBS News’ Gayle King goes one on one with Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Jonas Brothers, Lil Nas X, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani in a CBS News special.
Remembering legendary journalist Jim Lehrer
Jim Lehrer, the longtime PBS News anchor, has died. Over four decades, he was known for his direct interviews with world and national leaders. Jan Crawford takes a look back at his life.
Suspended Grammys CEO says process is rigged
In an interview with "CBS This Morning," the suspended head of the Recording Academy said the nomination process for the Grammys is rigged. Deborah Dugan described a "blatant conflict of interest." Vladimir Duthiers reports.
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Tech withholds data that could prove innocence
Omar Ameen is an Iraqi refugee accused of carrying out an ISIS hit in Iraq in 2014 before coming to the United States.
Tesla's Elon Musk in line for massive $340 million payout
Billionaire CEO could get even richer now that his electric car maker has passed a key stock market benchmark.
Saudi Arabia denies hacking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone
The United Nations calls for further investigation of evidence it says suggests Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent Bezos a file carrying malware.
Top election security official details past, current and future threats
"We do not assess that any other country influenced the United States election in 2016 on the scale of what the Russians did," Shelby Pierson tells Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters" this week.
Wednesday is deadline to file claim for Equifax data breach
You want the cash? Or a decade of free credit monitoring through Equifax? Here's what to do before the January 22 deadline.
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New Yorkers spot bald eagle in the city: "It was pretty spectacular"
Residents are reporting seeing the unmistakable sight in the Upper West Side section of New York City.
Monarch butterfly population at critically low levels
Fewer than 30,000 monarch butterflies are spending the winter in California — putting the migration at risk of collapsing.
Listen to the sound of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy
Scientists were able to reproduce the sound of an ancient Egyptian priest with the help of a 3D-printed vocal tract.
The Doomsday Clock is now 100 seconds to midnight
It's the closest the clock has been to midnight since the Cold War.
Australians warned of possible deadly spider "bonanza"
Experts say weather conditions in bushfire-battered eastern Australia could bring "super dangerous" funnel-webs out in droves.
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China locking down cities in unprecedented bid to contain virus
The deadly coronavirus has sickened more than 800 people.
Survey finds younger generations are lonelier than boomers
The Cigna 2020 Loneliness Index found 61% of adults reported feeling lonely.
Ex Insys exec gets 5 ½ years for pushing opioids
Former employees said former pharma executive John Kapoor hired attractive women to boost sales of the drug.
Coronavirus drives up sales of masks and rubber gloves
Companies offering workers up to five times their pay to ramp up mask production as the deadly coronavirus spreads.
What is the coronavirus, blamed for multiple deaths in China?
The city of Wuhan, China, is racing to contain the spread of a deadly new strain of virus, and now there's a confirmed case in the U.S.
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Former Wells Fargo CEO banned from banking industry for life
John Stumpf also fined $17.5 million for his role in scandal in which bank employees opened millions of fake accounts.
New York City bans stores from refusing to accept cash
Critics argue that refusing to accept cash discriminates against undocumented and homeless people.
Ex Insys exec gets 5 ½ years for pushing opioids
Former employees said former pharma executive John Kapoor hired attractive women to boost sales of the drug.
Changes are coming to your FICO score calculation
Fair Isaac's new model for assessing borrowers' creditworthiness could hurt those who rely on personal loans.
Ocasio-Cortez to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: I'll remember that
Banker's comments about the effects of socialism draws fire from democratic socialist lawmakers.
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Police searching for 2 suspects linked to deadly Seattle shooting
Authorities are looking for a pair of 24-year-olds; business groups are imploring city officials to improve public safety in wake of the deadly incident.
Family seeks evidence they say could exonerate executed inmate
The Innocence Project and ACLU have sued a central Arkansas city over the case of Ledell Lee, who was put to death in 2017, despite his claims of innocence.
Annabella Sciorra takes the stand against Harvey Weinstein
The "Sopranos" actress says Weinstein forced himself inside her apartment and raped her sometime in late 1993 or early 1994.
Calls for Manhattan D.A. to resign over doctor's abuse case
Dozens of women, including presidential candidate Andrew Yang's wife, have accused New York obstetrician Robert Hadden of sexual assault.
San Francisco will no longer ask for bail in criminal cases
District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who took office two weeks ago, said Wednesday prosecutors will weigh whether a defendant might flee or pose a threat to public safety.
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Third all-female spacewalk successfully completed
NASA is ditching aging solar array batteries for more powerful lithium-ion replacements.
SpaceX destroys boosters in dramatic abort test
SpaceX deliberately destroyed a Falcon 9 booster Sunday in a spectacular high-altitude conflagration moments after an unpiloted Crew Dragon astronaut ferry ship shot away in a critical test of its emergency escape system, propelled to safety with a rush of fiery exhaust from eight powerful abort engines. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Omar Villafranca from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the latest.
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
SpaceX delays dramatic Crew Dragon abort test
Dramatic SpaceX in-flight abort test is intended to clear the way to send astronauts to the International Space Station.
Mysterious objects found orbiting supermassive black hole: study
Are they just gas, or are they stars? Astronomers now believe the unusual objects may be a hybrid of both.
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Highest-paid NFL players in 2020, ranked
These are the NFL superstars who are expected to earn the most in 2020.
Notable deaths in 2020
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity
Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature
The Denver Art Museum presents the country's largest Monet exhibit in more than two decades, exploring the Impressionist's fascination with light, and how tragedy colored his work
Surprising stars who have never won an Oscar
No thanks to the Academy.
Animals doing people things
A gorilla looking at iPhone photos, an elk drinking red wine... the line between human activity and animal behavior is furrier than one might think
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Democrats' strategy for the impeachment trial
Four senators running for president are working to engage voters despite taking time off of the campaign trail for the impeachment trial. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns; CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez; and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
White House reacts to impeachment trial day 3
CBS News White House producer Fin Gomez joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with analysis as the Senate concludes day three of its impeachment trial against President Trump. He spoke to members of the Trump administration who say Democrats are "failing to make the case" to impeach the president.
Billie Eilish explains lyric "I wanna end me"
Hear more of the Grammy nominee's conversation with Gayle King in "The Gayle King Grammy Special” airing Thursday, January 23 at 10 p.m. PT on CBS.
"The Gayle King Grammy Special"
Music’s biggest night deserves music’s biggest interviews. CBS News’ Gayle King goes one on one with Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Jonas Brothers, Lil Nas X, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani in a CBS News special.
Rep. Gaetz sidelined during Senate trial
One of President Trump's staunchest defenders spoke out after he was snubbed for a role on the president's team of impeachment advisors. Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz said he suspects the move may be "brush back" after he voted to curb the President from taking further military action against Iran. Politico reporter Marianne Levine joins CBSN with the details.
