Why even discussing abortion can now get you arrested
"If it were me, at this point, I'd use a notebook — I wouldn't use an app," said one lawyer about the growing threat to privacy.
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Watch Live: Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory
The bill passed the House and Senate along party lines last week.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Saving smart: How find banks offering higher interest rates
While interest rates at some banks have barely budged, some institutions are offering more generous returns for savers.
A third of Americans will soon live in dangerously hot areas: study
Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.
Is your state offering stimulus or rebate checks?
From California to Maine, some Americans are getting financial help in the face of higher food and gas prices.
Black farmers say Inflation Reduction Act reneges on promises
"This is just like the 40 acres and a mule," one farmer said. "You get promises, but you never actually get it."
Walmart reports better-than-expected Q2 as Americans cut costs
The company is cutting prices to get rid of excess inventory after a huge shift in how Americans spend.
Home Run recalls 13K pounds of pizza after metal complaints
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service concerned Chicago-style pies may still be in stores or in home freezers.
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How much mortgage can you afford based on your salary, income and assets?
Before you can even start searching for a new home, you first need to zero in on your homebuying budget.
What is a Roth IRA, and how does it work?
Whether you're considering opening a Roth IRA or if you're already using one, it never hurts to understand how it can affect your overall retirement plans.
Your most frequently asked credit card questions, answered
Despite their popularity, credit cards can be confusing. We answer your most frequently asked questions to help you understand how credit cards work and maximize their value.
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New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Online prices fall for the first time in two years
Drop in online prices, driven by discounts on electronics and apparel, raises hopes inflation may be turning the corner.
Bankrupt company drops plan to rehire ex-CFO at $93K a month
Investors had panned the proposal while pleading for release of frozen funds: "I'm begging you," wrote one 72-year-old woman.
Amazon to buy Roomba vacuum maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
Robotic vacuum cleaner manufacturer will also lay off 10% of its workers as sales slump.
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.
Twitter posts quarterly loss ahead of Elon Musk legal fight
Fight with Musk taking a toll, but social media company sees nearly 17% gain in users from the previous year.
Apple slows hiring as tech industry tightens belt, report says
Other tech industry bellwethers are also trimming jobs as they brace for slower consumer spending.
Once-hot NFTs suddenly are not
Hype around nonfungible tokens is starting to fade, but some buyers say they have no regrets.
Amazon sues Facebook group administrators over fake reviews
Retail giant claims "bad actors" on Facebook are recruiting people to post phony reviews about products sold on Amazon.
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FBI returns Trump passports seized in search of Mar-a-Lago
The FBI said in a statement it "follows search and seizure procedures ordered by courts, then returns items that we do not need to be retained for law enforcement purposes."
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady is vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Why even discussing abortion can now get you arrested
"If it were me, at this point, I'd use a notebook — I wouldn't use an app," said one lawyer about the growing threat to privacy.
Watch Live: Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory
The bill passed the House and Senate along party lines last week.
U.S. conducts missile launch after postponing due to China tensions
The planned test had been postponed after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan; China reacted to the visit by announcing live-fire exercises in the waters surrounding the island.
Former Trump Org. CFO Weisselberg expected to plead guilty in tax fraud case
Weisselberg is not expected to provide information about Trump or the company as part of the deal.
FBI rescues over 200 trafficking victims, including 84 children
More than 200 state, local, and federal partners and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children conducted 391 operations over a two-week period in August.
Shooting in Memphis lands six in two hospitals but circumstances unclear
Some shots may have been fired at a nearby gas station. Three victims were technically in police custody for allegedly being in a stolen car.
Afghan women jailed, tortured and forced to hide, but not silenced
CBS News meets a women's rights activist who says she's determined to "show the world what the Taliban are really like."
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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.
How to use your car to earn cash without driving for a living
You don't have to work for Uber or Lyft to make money using your car. Instead, just wrap it in ads.
Optimism among small business owners at historic low amid inflation surge
Nationally, 85% of small businesses experienced financial challenges in the last year, according to the Small Business Credit Survey.
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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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Judge rules against Alex Jones, says Sandy Hook defamation case can proceed in Connecticut
A federal bankruptcy judge filed an order this week that allows another defamation case against Jones to continue in Connecticut.
U.S. conducts missile launch after postponing due to China tensions
The planned test had been postponed after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan; China reacted to the visit by announcing live-fire exercises in the waters surrounding the island.
"One-in-2 million" blue lobster captured by father, son in Maine
The discovery is a one-in-2 million find, according to the New England Aquarium.
Saving smart: How to find banks offering higher interest rates
While interest rates at some banks have barely budged, some institutions are offering more generous returns for savers.
FBI rescues over 200 trafficking victims, including 84 children
More than 200 state, local, and federal partners and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children conducted 391 operations over a two-week period in August.
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Walmart reports better-than-expected Q2 as Americans cut costs
The company is cutting prices to get rid of excess inventory after a huge shift in how Americans spend.
Saving smart: How to find banks offering higher interest rates
While interest rates at some banks have barely budged, some institutions are offering more generous returns for savers.
Is your state offering stimulus or rebate checks?
From California to Maine, some Americans are getting financial help in the face of higher food and gas prices.
Watch Live: Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory
The bill passed the House and Senate along party lines last week.
Why even discussing abortion can now get you arrested
"If it were me, at this point, I'd use a notebook — I wouldn't use an app," said one lawyer about the growing threat to privacy.
Politics
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U.S. conducts missile launch after postponing due to China tensions
The planned test had been postponed after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan; China reacted to the visit by announcing live-fire exercises in the waters surrounding the island.
Could Russia face a Nuremberg-style tribunal over the Ukraine war?
As prosecutors gather evidence of Russian troops' alleged war crimes, some are calling for a special tribunal to hold Russia's leaders to account.
Former Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg expected to plead guilty in tax fraud case
Weisselberg is not expected to provide information about Trump or the company as part of the deal.
Watch Live: Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory
The bill passed the House and Senate along party lines last week.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
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Why even discussing abortion can now get you arrested
"If it were me, at this point, I'd use a notebook — I wouldn't use an app," said one lawyer about the growing threat to privacy.
Abortion bans restrict medications women need for chronic conditions
Methotrexate is often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and cancer. But it can also be used to terminate nonviable pregnancies.
Abortion bans complicating access to some meds
The battle over abortion rights is complicating access to an essential medication used by many for arthritis, lupus and cancer. Janet Shamlian has more on how some pharmacies are restricting access to methotrexate.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
Pfizer CEO tests positive for COVID-19, reports mild symptoms
Pharmaceutical company chief said he is taking the company's own Paxlovid pill and isolating while he recovers.
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Could Russia face a Nuremberg-style tribunal over the Ukraine war?
As prosecutors gather evidence of Russian troops' alleged war crimes, some are calling for a special tribunal to hold Russia's leaders to account.
Human remains were found in suitcase bought at an auction
A postmortem examination is underway to try identify the deceased and figure out the circumstances behind the remains, police said.
Afghan women jailed, tortured and forced to hide, but not silenced
CBS News meets a women's rights activist who says she's determined to "show the world what the Taliban are really like."
Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids, study says
The Ryugu samples could give clues to the mystery of how oceans appeared on Earth billions of years ago, scientists said.
Week of widespread violence shows power of cartel's "vast empire"
Mexico has made more attempts to capture drug lords, something the president previously said he wasn't interested in.
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Fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on "Rust" set was accident: medical examiner
I's too early to say how much weight the finding will carry with prosecutors, but Baldwin's lawyers suggested it was another reason he shouldn't face criminal charges.
Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Rapper A$AP Rocky charged with assaulting former friend with a firearm
The 33-year-old rapper faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.
Tom Holland says he's taking a social media break to take care of mental health
"I spiral when I read things about me online, and ultimately it's very detrimental to my mental state," the "Spider-Man" star admitted.
Soap actor Robyn Griggs dead at 49
Griggs, who was known for her roles in "One Life to Live" and "Another World," was battling cancer.
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YouTube is the most popular social media among teens, followed by TikTok
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
Gadgets and apps to help find lost items
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Smart home tech can help save money on energy bills
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
Inflation and July's Consumer Price Index
The U.S. Labor Department has released its latest Consumer Price Index for July 2022. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what this means for prices and the economy.
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Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids, study says
The Ryugu samples could give clues to the mystery of how oceans appeared on Earth billions of years ago, scientists said.
A megaflood could bring over 8 feet of water to parts of California
Climate change has already doubled the likelihood of catastrophic flooding in the state, researchers found, and without a limit on greenhouse gas emissions, it'll only get worse.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
A third of Americans will soon live in dangerously hot areas: report
Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.
Earth spinning faster is no reason to panic, scientists say
News of the faster rotation led to misleading posts on social media about the significance of the measurement, leading some to express concern about its implications.
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FBI rescues over 200 trafficking victims, including 84 children
More than 200 state, local, and federal partners and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children conducted 391 operations over a two-week period in August.
Former Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg expected to plead guilty in tax fraud case
Weisselberg is not expected to provide information about Trump or the company as part of the deal.
Human remains were found in suitcase bought at an auction
A postmortem examination is underway to try identify the deceased and figure out the circumstances behind the remains, police said.
Submarine technician accused of killing wife in attempt to kill son
George Dodson told police he attacked his wife with a hammer and knife after becoming jealous over their agreement to have an open relationship.
Community mourns loss of coach killed at Little League game
"They took a great, a great person who wanted to help the community and wanted to better us as people," friend and fellow coach Heith Mayes said.
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Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids, study says
The Ryugu samples could give clues to the mystery of how oceans appeared on Earth billions of years ago, scientists said.
Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
NASA's Perseverance finds tangled object on Mars
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
"Cosmic collision" shows the fate of the Milky Way
"Dueling gravitational forces will trigger bursts of intense stellar formation and wildly distort their once-majestic structures," researchers said.
Sturgeon moon captured in spectacular photos around the world
All over the globe, the Sturgeon moon gave viewers one last supermoon before 2023.
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Taliban marks "Victory Day" a year after Afghan takeover
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
Deadliest states for drug overdoses
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Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The White House says first lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "only experiencing mild symptoms." CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins Nikki Battiste and Vladimir Duthiers with latest on this developing story.
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Justice Department wants to keep Trump FBI search warrant affidavit sealed; Summer cooldown brings below-average temperatures
Weisselberg to plead guilty in fraud case
Allen Weisselberg, who spent decades in a top financial role in the Trump Organization, is expected to plead guilty to tax fraud charges in a New York courtroom on Thursday. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has details on the case.
Giuliani, Graham to face Georgia grand jury
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg has reached an agreement with Manhattan prosecutors and is expected to enter a guilty plea in a criminal tax fraud case. Plus, there are new developments in the Georgia grand jury probe into alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and and CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates have more on the two probes.
Women's rights curtailed under the Taliban
CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab takes a closer look at how women's rights have been curtailed in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Then Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Natalie Andrews joins us with details of a new report from the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the U.S. withdrawal, one year later.