FAA says it is investigating Boeing over Alaska Airlines door blowout
"The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service," the FAA said.
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Trump speaks at closing arguments in New York fraud trial, disregarding limits
Former President Donald Trump disregarded restrictions imposed by the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial in New York and addressed the court during closing arguments.
U.S. inflation higher than expected in December as food and rent rise
Upticks signal a longer wait for rate cuts as the Federal Reserve's war against inflation isn't won just yet.
Microsoft briefly outshines Apple as most valuable company amid AI mania
Microsoft's market value momentarily surpassed that of Apple's for the first time in years as the software giant deepens it AI presence.
Fruit Stripe Gum, Super Bubble are discontinued as Americans shun gum
Super Bubble and Fruit Stripe are no longer being manufactured, but some remaining supplies of the once-popular gums may still be available.
Subway added to Ukraine's list of "international war sponsors"
U.S.-based sandwich chain "continues to work in Russia, financing the murders of Ukrainians," Ukraine's anti-corruption watchdog said.
Google cuts hundreds of jobs in cost-cutting drive
Google says it has laid off employees working on its hardware, voice assistance and engineering teams as part of cost-cutting measures.
The SEC just approved spot bitcoin ETFs. Here's what investors should know.
Major financial firms such as BlackRock and Fidelity are lining up to offer spot bitcoin ETFs for the first time. Here's what investors should know.
eBay agrees to pay $3 million to resolve charges over stalking scandal
Online retailer eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over employees who harassed a Massachusetts couple by sending live spiders, cockroaches and other disturbing items to their home.
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Should I invest in gold now that inflation is climbing?
Gold tends to shine during periods of high inflation, but it's important to weigh all the factors before investing.
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Apple halting Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales. Here's why.
Apple said it will stop selling the devices later this month in order to comply with a U.S. import ban.
Elon Musk restores X account of far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.
Think twice before scanning a QR code — here's why
More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
OpenAI says Sam Altman returning as CEO days after board sacked him
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman says he's looking forward to returning to the company, with the support of Microsoft's CEO, to build the 2 companies' "strong partnership."
Elon Musk says X will donate ad, subscription revenue tied to Gaza war
Musk, who is under fire for supporting an antisemitic post, said the money will be donated to hospitals in Israel and to the Red Cross in Gaza.
Microsoft hires Sam Altman 3 days after OpenAI fired him as CEO
Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.
Elon Musk endorses antisemitic post on X as "the actual truth"
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, said he agreed with an X post that claims that Jews are pushing "hatred against whites."
Okta's stock slumps after security company says it was hacked
Shares of the security software maker, which protects some of the world's biggest companies, fell after it said a customer tool was compromised.
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U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen
The Houthis, who are Iranian-backed proxies, have been attacking commercial shipping and U.S. troops since soon after the Israel-Hamas war began.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges
Prosecutors allege that the president's son engaged in a "four-year scheme" to dodge at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
Trump makes closing argument at New York fraud trial, disregarding judge's limits
Former President Donald Trump disregarded limits imposed by the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial in New York and addressed the court during closing arguments.
Texas blocks federal border agents from processing migrants in public park
After seizing control of Shelby Park, Texas National Guard units deployed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott have prevented Border Patrol agents from entering the area.
Passengers file class-action lawsuit against Boeing for door blowout
The lawsuit quotes Boeing CEO David Calhoun, who admitted to employees in a meeting Tuesday that the company is "acknowledging our mistake" in the wake of the incident.
Bill Belichick leaving the New England Patriots
What was once unthinkable has actually happened in New England. The Patriots are moving on from Bill Belichick.
Second avalanche hits California resort; no injuries reported
Palisades Tahoe ski resort reported a second avalanche on Thursday, one day after a first avalanche claimed the life of one person and injured another.
New York City schools feeling strain of migrant surge
An estimated 168,000 migrants have arrived in New York City in the past 18 months, according to city data, about one-third of whom are school-age children.
Pentagon watchdog to review Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization
The Pentagon watchdog announced it will review "the roles, processes, and actions" of the defense secretary's hospitalization that was kept hidden from the White House for days.
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You're probably planning for retirement wrong. Here's why.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans understands the basics of longevity, or how long they'll live in retirement. Can you pass the test?
Millions of older workers are nearing retirement with nothing saved
Over the next few years, the U.S. could see a surge in seniors living in poverty, one retirement expert predicts.
Here's how much money Americans think they need to retire comfortably
The gap between what people think they'll need for old age and their actual savings is massive, even for those nearing retirement.
Social Security's 2023 COLA was 8.7%. It may be stingier in 2024.
Seniors and other recipients of the Social Security program may get a cost-of-living adjustment of 3.1% next year, one forecast says.
Inflation is ruining Americans' efforts to save for retirement
Even a brief interruption in plan contributions can affect people's financial goals years down the road, experts say.
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Navy chopper crashes into San Diego Bay and all six crew on board survive
A safety boat was on-scene due to the nature of the training and helped quickly get the crew to shore. All six were being medically evaluated.
Passengers file class-action lawsuit against Boeing for door blowout
The lawsuit quotes Boeing CEO David Calhoun, who admitted to employees in a meeting Tuesday that the company is "acknowledging our mistake" in the wake of the incident.
Search underway for 3 missing in Idaho avalanche
It came the same day as the Palisades Tahoe ski resort in the Lake Tahoe area reported a second avalanche after one the day before claimed the life of one person and injured another.
New York City schools feeling strain of migrant surge
An estimated 168,000 migrants have arrived in New York City in the past 18 months, according to city data, about one-third of whom are school-age children.
Texas blocks federal border agents from processing migrants in public park
After seizing control of Shelby Park, Texas National Guard units deployed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott have prevented Border Patrol agents from entering the area.
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Microsoft briefly tops Apple as world's most valuable company
Microsoft's market value momentarily surpassed that of Apple's for the first time in years as the software giant deepens it AI presence.
eBay agrees to pay $3 million to resolve charges over stalking scandal
Online retailer eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over employees who harassed a Massachusetts couple by sending live spiders, cockroaches and other disturbing items to their home.
FAA says it is investigating Boeing over Alaska Airlines door blowout
"The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service," the FAA said.
Fruit Stripe Gum, Super Bubble are discontinued as Americans shun gum
Super Bubble and Fruit Stripe are no longer being manufactured, but some remaining supplies of the once-popular gums may still be available.
Subway added to Ukraine's list of "international war sponsors"
U.S.-based sandwich chain "continues to work in Russia, financing the murders of Ukrainians," Ukraine's anti-corruption watchdog said.
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Texas blocks federal border agents from processing migrants in public park
After seizing control of Shelby Park, Texas National Guard units deployed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott have prevented Border Patrol agents from entering the area.
Lawmakers propose $7 billion in new funding for affordable internet program
The funding could keep a popular internet affordability program in place for millions of American households through the end of the year.
U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen
The Houthis, who are Iranian-backed proxies, have been attacking commercial shipping and U.S. troops since soon after the Israel-Hamas war began.
Jelly Roll urges Congress to pass anti-fentanyl trafficking legislation
Rapper-turned-country singer Jelly Roll testified before a Senate committee about the importance of prioritizing the fentanyl crisis.
Pentagon watchdog to review Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization
The Pentagon watchdog announced it will review "the roles, processes, and actions" of the defense secretary's hospitalization that was kept hidden from the White House for days.
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Nearly 10,000 died from COVID last month amid JN.1 spread, WHO says
The World Health Organization's top official pointed to holiday gatherings and the spread of the JN.1 variant as factors behind nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths worldwide in December.
Insurance doesn't always cover hearing aids for kids
California's governor vetoed a bill extending insurance coverage for kids with hearing loss, but most states now require it.
Record 20 million American signed up for 2024 Affordable Care Act coverage
"With six days left to still get covered, 8 million more Americans have signed up for ACA coverage than when I took office," President Biden said in a statement Wednesday.
Ancient DNA helps explain why this group has higher multiple sclerosis risk
The findings come from a huge project to compare modern DNA with that culled from ancient humans' teeth and bones.
What to know about micro- and nanoplastics in water, according to experts
How can you avoid microplastics and nanoplastics lurking in plastic water bottles? Experts share tips and explain the potential health concerns.
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U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen
The Houthis, who are Iranian-backed proxies, have been attacking commercial shipping and U.S. troops since soon after the Israel-Hamas war began.
Mystery of why world's largest ape went extinct finally solved, scientists say
Exactly why the great ape died off after flourishing for hundreds of thousands of years has been one of the lasting mysteries of paleontology.
Iran seizes oil tanker that was recently involved in standoff with U.S.
Iran's navy says it's seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was recently involved in a diplomatic dispute with the U.S., as tension soars in the vital Mideast shipping lanes.
Biden meets with Paul Whelan's sister after Russia rejects offer to free him
The State Department recently said the U.S. made a "significant" proposal for the release of Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich that was rejected by Russia.
These charts show what made 2023 the hottest year on record
A breakdown of the numbers and elements that made 2023 the hottest year on record paints a picture of what's to come.
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"Friends" scripts that were thrown away decades ago go up for auction
Two scripts for the hit sitcom "Friends" that had been thrown in a London trash can 25 years ago are up for auction.
Michael Strahan's daughter Isabella reveals she's battling brain cancer
"I know she's going through it, but I know that we're never given more than we can handle and that she is going to crush this," Michael Strahan said about his daughter, Isabella, during a joint interview Thursday.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph talks about her Golden Globes win and channeling grief
In "The Holdovers," set against the backdrop of people on a school campus stranded during the holidays, Randolph portrays Mary Lamb, a career manager grieving her son's death in Vietnam.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph talks Golden Globe win
First-time Golden Globe winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her heart-wrenching performance in "The Holdovers." Plus, why she feels the role represents all women.
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny helped drive over 4 trillion music streams in 2023
In the U.S., about one in every 78 audio streams was a Taylor Swift song, the report found.
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Microsoft briefly tops Apple as world's most valuable company
Microsoft's market value momentarily surpassed that of Apple's for the first time in years as the software giant deepens it AI presence.
eBay agrees to pay $3 million to resolve charges over stalking scandal
Online retailer eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over employees who harassed a Massachusetts couple by sending live spiders, cockroaches and other disturbing items to their home.
China says its experts have "cracked" Apple's AirDrop encryption
Beijing authorities say they've figured out how to trace people using Apple's encrypted AirDrop service, which they say facilitates "transmission of inappropriate information."
Apple is sending out iPhone settlement money. Here's what to know.
Millions of iPhone owners will share in a financial settlement Apple is paying over older devices running slowly.
The new technology at CES 2024
Artificial intelligence technology is front and center at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year. Bridget Carey, a senior editor for CNET, joins CBS News with a look at some of the products featured at the international trade show.
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Fossil unearthed decades ago is older, more primitive T. rex, scientists say
The researchers determined it predated T. rex by up to 7 million years, showing that tyrannosaurs were in North America long before paleontologists previously thought.
Mystery of why world's largest ape went extinct finally solved, scientists say
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Ancient DNA helps explain why this group has higher multiple sclerosis risk
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What to know about micro- and nanoplastics in water, according to experts
How can you avoid microplastics and nanoplastics lurking in plastic water bottles? Experts share tips and explain the potential health concerns.
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Man pleads guilty to terrorism in New Year's Eve machete attack on NYPD officers
Prosecutors said he confessed to traveling to New York City to carry out the attack in the name of jihad.
Maryland elections board member charged with participation in Capitol riot
Carlos Ayala was arrested on multiple charges on Tuesday, according to federal court records.
Jelly Roll speaks at Senate fentanyl hearing
Country music artist Jelly Roll told lawmakers Thursday he "wants to be a part of the solution" to the fentanyl crisis plaguing the U.S. During opening remarks at a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, pleaded for legislation to help prevent further deaths caused by fentanyl production and trafficking.
Woman accused of helping cover up Jennifer Dulos murder goes on trial
Over four years after Jennifer Dulos vanished, Michelle Troconis is facing charges including conspiracy to commit murder and evidence tampering.
Inmates' bodies returned to families without hearts, other organs, suit says
The family of one Alabama prisoner says his body had no heart and another inmate's family alleges his body had no internal organs at all. A lawyer for the first family calls the cases "absolutely part of a pattern."
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Astronomy fans can enjoy celestial events throughout 2024, looking to the sky to see full moons, meteor showers and a total solar eclipse. Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar.
NASA delays upcoming Artemis moon missions
NASA says the delays in plans will allow time to solve technical problems and to carry out flight tests of SpaceX's Starship moon lander.
Astrobotic says its Peregrine lunar lander won't make it to moon
Spacecraft-builder Astrobotic says the lander will run out of propellant Thursday, ending any chance of a planned moon landing.
U.S. lunar lander in jeopardy
The spacecraft carrying the Peregrine, a commercially built American lunar lander, may be facing a critical failure after its launch Monday. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with details on the spacecraft's apparent fuel leak.
Commercial moon lander suffers potentially crippling anomaly
Engineers are troubleshooting an apparent propulsion system issue that threatens a planned moon landing next month.
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Days after a young woman vanishes, a man in a distinctive hat is seen walking away from her car. Who is the man in the hat?
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
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Shelter costs contribute to inflation bump
New data from the Labor Department shows inflation rose slightly to 3.4% in December. Morning Consult economist Sofia Baig joins CBS News to explain what's behind the numbers.
Israel faces genocide claims at U.N. court
Israel is facing allegations of genocide in a landmark case underway at the U.N.'s highest court. David Scheffer, former U.S. ambassador at large for war crimes issues, joins CBS News to unpack the case.