Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
Hospital and public health officials say vaccine supply and scheduling snafus are a big reason for 2nd-dose delays.
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How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Woman claims power provider is breaking Texas price-gouging law with sky-high charges during state's deep-freeze outages.
Financial services giant TIAA names first woman CEO
Banking executive will succeed Roger Ferguson Jr. and become the second Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company.
Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
Walmart expands COVID-19 vaccine access to 35 states
The nation's biggest retailer offering immunizations -- a booster shot to U.S. efforts with more than 20 pharmacy chains.
Homemade baby formula can be life-threatening, FDA says
Food regulators warn that DIY baby formula can lead to nutritional imbalances and foodborne illness.
LA orders $5 per hour "hazard pay" hike for grocery workers
"These workers are risking their lives," local official says after voting for the temporary pay hike.
Mr. Potato Head brand goes gender-neutral, dropping "Mr." title
In an effort to promote inclusivity, the iconic Mr. Potato Head brand is dropping the "Mr." title.
Twitter to let users charge followers to see premium posts
The site is also working on other new products, including Communities that let users chat about favorite topics.
"Ugly" label helps sell misshapen fruit and veggies
Consumers who can get over unattractive produce can score tasty fruits and vegetables at a discount.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
As lawmakers debate the next round of stimulus aid, some want to limit the number of people who would get a check.
Texas winter storm costs could top hurricanes Harvey and Ike
State faces massive economic losses from damage to property and key industries, according to one estimate.
What to do if you didn't get a stimulus check
Americans may still have options if they didn't receive a payment in the first two rounds of emergency relief.
Unemployment claims remains stuck at high level
Some 730,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, the fewest in months but still above Great Recession levels.
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CDC shares distribution and messaging advice on one-shot vaccine
On Friday, an FDA panel voted unanimously to clear the way for an emergency use authorization for the J&J vaccine.
U.S. targeted Iran-backed militias with seven 500-pound bombs
The airstrike was the first military action authorized by President Biden and was designed to send a message to Iran.
Rescue dog that nobody wanted saves life of new owner
Brian Myers gave Sadie a chance. She saved his life.
House GOP members vote on Covid bill by proxy while they attend CPAC
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi implemented proxy voting last May to give House members a way to votes while avoiding exposure to COVID-19.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
Intel report finds MBS approved operation to "capture or kill" Khashoggi
The 59-year-old Washington Post columnist was killed after entering a Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.
Biden touts bipartisanship on Texas visit
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Houston to survey the damage from Texas' recent storm.
Hate crime charges filed in stabbing of Asian American man in NYC
Charges come as activists are raising alarms about the recent spate of violence and racism against Asian Americans.
How to watch the Golden Globes
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host a bicoastal Golden Globes that was postponed for nearly two months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Katie Delwiche's San Francisco gardening business is focused on growth — of her plants and in her clients' lives.
How to avoid getting buried in holiday debt
Consumers with credit card debt are willing to pile on even more during the holidays — that's a mistake, one expert says.
Behind on your rent or mortgage? Here's what to do
Renters should check local protections against evictions, while mortgage holders can negotiate with their servicer.
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.
A restaurant with a heart of gold and nerves of steel
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A growing swath of seniors are working beyond 65, with many needing to supplement their paltry retirement savings.
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When delaying your Social Security benefits pays off
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Claiming Social Security too early costs Americans $3.4 trillion
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U.S. targeted Iran-backed militias with seven 500-pound bombs
The airstrike was the first military action authorized by President Biden and was designed to send a message to Iran.
Atlantic Ocean circulation weakens, sparking climate worries
New study finds evidence of an unprecedented slowdown in North Atlantic Ocean circulation, likely to due to human-caused climate change.
Prince Harry opens up about "toxic" U.K. press
In a wide-ranging interview with James Corden, Harry revealed what a typical night at home is like and how he feels about "The Crown."
Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine's "plug and play" platform means it's easy to modify, and scientists expect an update to fight new, troubling variants by the fall.
Russians push rail trolley across border to leave North Korea
North Korea shares a border with Russia in the far eastern part of the isolated rogue nation, but there are no trains running between the countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Shaquille O'Neal hopes fans returning is a "sign we might be turning a corner"
Earlier this week, New York joined several states in reopening indoor sports arenas to a limited number of fans.
Hate crime charges filed in stabbing of Asian American man in NYC
Charges come as activists are raising alarms about the recent spate of violence and racism against Asian Americans.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
9/11 commission leaders say Capitol attack commission must be bipartisan, have subpoena power
A partisan battle is taking shape over an independent commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol attack.
House GOP members vote on Covid bill by proxy while they attend CPAC
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi implemented proxy voting last May to give House members a way to votes while avoiding exposure to COVID-19.
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How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
9/11 commission leaders say Capitol attack commission must be bipartisan, have subpoena power
A partisan battle is taking shape over an independent commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol attack.
House GOP members vote on Covid bill by proxy while they attend CPAC
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi implemented proxy voting last May to give House members a way to votes while avoiding exposure to COVID-19.
CDC shares distribution and messaging advice on J&J vaccine
On Friday, an FDA panel voted unanimously to clear the way for an emergency use authorization for the J&J vaccine.
Biden touts bipartisanship on Texas visit
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Houston to survey the damage from Texas' recent storm.
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Shaquille O'Neal hopes fans returning is a "sign we might be turning a corner"
Earlier this week, New York joined several states in reopening indoor sports arenas to a limited number of fans.
How to watch the Golden Globes
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host a bicoastal Golden Globes that was postponed for nearly two months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bachelor finalist urges people to stop defending her racist photos
"Please stop. That's not our place to tell people what they can and can't be offended about," she told her followers who have defended her past racist behavior.
Prince Harry opens up about "toxic" U.K. press
In a wide-ranging interview with James Corden, Harry revealed what a typical night at home is like and how he feels about "The Crown."
Push for change in country music
Country artists Kelsea Ballerini and the Brothers Osborne discuss the ACM Awards, and the push for more female representation and inclusion in country music.
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Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
Twitter to let users charge followers to see premium posts
The site is also working on other new products, including Communities that let users chat about favorite topics.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Texas resident claims power provider Griddy broke price-gouging laws as winter storm knocked out power.
She came to the U.S. with $300. Now she's part of NASA's Mars mission.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Moderna predicts $18.4 billion in COVID-19 vaccine sales in 2021
By comparison, the biotech company's total revenue last year was less than $1 billion. What a difference a pandemic makes.
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Atlantic Ocean circulation weakens, sparking climate worries
New study finds evidence of an unprecedented slowdown in North Atlantic Ocean circulation, likely to due to human-caused climate change.
Walmart expands COVID-19 vaccine access to 35 states
The nation's biggest retailer offering immunizations -- a booster shot to U.S. efforts with more than 20 pharmacy chains.
CBS News poll: Many would get vaccine, but hesitancy remains
Partisans differ on school reopening, according to latest CBS News polling.
Dr. Fauci answers COVID vaccine questions in CBSN special
Top officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci and FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton join the CBSN special, "A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered."
California's iconic redwoods threatened by climate change
California's coastal redwoods, some standing since before Julius Caesar ruled Rome, are in a fight for their lives.
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CDC shares distribution and messaging advice on J&J vaccine
On Friday, an FDA panel voted unanimously to clear the way for an emergency use authorization for the J&J vaccine.
Homemade baby formula can be life-threatening, FDA says
Food regulators warn that DIY baby formula can lead to nutritional imbalances and foodborne illness.
Walmart expands COVID-19 vaccine access to 35 states
The nation's biggest retailer offering immunizations -- a booster shot to U.S. efforts with more than 20 pharmacy chains.
Oxford vaccine may be key weapon against new COVID variants
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine's "plug and play" platform means it's easy to modify, and scientists expect an update to fight new, troubling variants by the fall.
Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
Hospital and public health officials say vaccine supply and scheduling snafus are a big reason for 2nd-dose delays.
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Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
Hospital and public health officials say vaccine supply and scheduling snafus are a big reason for 2nd-dose delays.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Woman claims power provider is breaking Texas price-gouging law with sky-high charges during state's deep-freeze outages.
Financial services giant TIAA names first woman CEO
Banking executive will succeed Roger Ferguson Jr. and become the second Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company.
Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
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Hate crime charges filed in stabbing of Asian American man in NYC
Charges come as activists are raising alarms about the recent spate of violence and racism against Asian Americans.
Do USB drives hold clues to what happened to Madeleine McCann?
The discovery was made at an abandoned factory deep in the woods of Germany, once owned by a convicted sex offender who is at the center of the missing child case.
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Ex-Olympic coach dies by suicide after facing charges
"This is a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved," said the Michigan attorney general.
Assaults on Asian Americans spike amid coronavirus pandemic
Some blame the rise of anti-Asian discrimination on the former president's rhetoric in his description of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
Maiden flight of Blue Origin rocket slips to late 2022
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Mars rover beams back spectacular panorama
The rover's high-power Mastcam-Z dual camera instrument provides astonishingly detailed images of the red planet.
NASA Mars rover's parachute contained a secret message
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
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Representative Peter Meijer on "The Takeout"
Republican Congressman Peter Meijer of Michigan joins Major to talk about repercussions of second impeachment vote, the future of the GOP with or without Donald Trump, and the upcoming vote for President Biden's coronavirus relief package on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.
CBS viewers raise $300K for military families in need
"CBS Evening News" viewers donated more than $300,000 in 48 hours to help feed military families who are facing food insecurity during the pandemic.
U.S. bombs Iranian-backed militia in Syria
The Biden administration said the seven bombs it dropped on Iran-backed militia in Syria were meant to send "an unambiguous clear message." David Martin has more on the first military action authorized by President Biden.
Khashoggi report says MBS approved killing
The Biden administration released a long-awaited intelligence report on the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The report found Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved of Khashoggi's capture or death. Margaret Brennan has more.