Gas tops $6 in California as prices surge nationally
Drivers are spending almost $5,000 a year on gasoline, a 70% jump from a year earlier, a Wall Street economist says.
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U.S. ranked as the top nation for illegally hiding money
United States tops Singapore, Switzerland and the Cayman Islands as the world's mecca for financial secrecy.
U.S. Soccer to pay women's and men's teams equally in milestone
The American national governing body becomes the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
Baby formula exchanges pop up amid shortages
Massachusetts mom launches site to ease national shortage. "I will know this has been successful when I can shut down," she said.
Number of guns made in the U.S. nearly tripled since 2000
Surge in online tutorials and 3D printing in recent decades is fueling a boom in homemade guns, ATF finds.
Lifesaving dye used in hospital scans is in short supply
Some U.S. hospitals have started reserving use of the dye, used to make scans readable, for critically ill patients.
What are Twitter bots, and why is Elon Musk obsessed with them?
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Hotel groups beef up all-inclusive offerings
All-inclusive trips are getting more luxurious, while eliminating the hassle of budgeting vacations.
Amazon announces new $60 tablet
Retailer unveils two versions of its affordable Fire 7, which can be preordered ahead of June debut in stores.
Uber to roll out party buses, robot deliveries and vacation bookings
As demand for rides increases, Uber plans on rolling out an array of new features for customers.
Airport vendor draws scrutiny for selling $27 beer at LaGuardia
Concessions operator OTG charged "indefensible amounts," Port Authority finds in probe after customer complaint.
Allianz unit to pay $6 billion over "massive" investor fraud
Bus drivers, subway conductors and religious and charitable organizations nationwide were among victims, authorities say.
It's about to get more expensive to take out federal student loans
Interest rates will be 4.99% for undergraduate loans, 6.54% for graduate loans and 7.54% for PLUS loans for the 2022-2023 year.
Conspiracy theorists claim bird flu outbreak is fake news
Global outbreak of avian influenza spawns dubious claims that the disease is aimed at driving up food prices.
Thanks to sanctions, some new Russian cars may lack airbags
Shortages due to sanctions over the Ukraine war see safety requirements dropped and environmental standards reverted to what they were in 1988.
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Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Trump's high-profile endorsements had mixed results on Tuesday night and Republicans advancing candidates who questioned the eleciton results.
Watch Live: Testimony continues in Johnny Depp-Amber Heard libel trial
Depp's attorney Camille Vasquez finished her cross-examination of Heard on Tuesday afternoon.
Russian soldier accused of war crimes pleads guilty to killing unarmed civilian
Prosecutors said the 21-year-old Russian soldier was ordered to shoot a 62-year-old civilian riding a bicycle to stop him from sharing their location.
Hunter Biden's Hollywood lawyer probes backstory of laptop
Kevin Morris and his team have been circulating provocative slides that tease a coming counter-narrative to political attacks against the president's son.
Gas tops $6 in California as prices surge nationally
Drivers are spending almost $5,000 a year on gasoline, a 70% jump from a year earlier, a Wall Street economist says.
U.S. ranked as the top nation for illegally hiding money
"This is one thing we don't want to be No.1 in," said an official from the D.C.-based FACT Coalition.
Survivors struggle to move forward after Buffalo mass shooting
Families are still recovering from the horrific shooting.
"Killer clown" trial delayed with witnesses hard to find 32 years after crime
Sheila Keen-Warren is accused of dressing like a clown and fatally shooting her lover's wife more than 30 years ago.
Number of guns made in the U.S. nearly tripled since 2000
Surge in online tutorials and 3D printing in recent decades is fueling a boom in homemade guns, ATF finds.
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What are Twitter bots, and why is Elon Musk obsessed with them?
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
Tesla founder says his $44 billion purchase of the social media giant is being held up by questions over spam and fake accounts.
Twitter fires 2 executives, adding to Elon Musk buyout turmoil
Social media company said it dismissed two senior managers and will freeze most hiring.
Virtual land rush driving up the cost of space in the metaverse
Top consumer brands and deep-pocketed investors are staking a claim to the next phase of the internet.
How to get Google to wipe your phone number from searches
To deter scammers and other bad actors, the search giant is now allowing people remove personal contact information.
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Labor shortage is biggest challenge for small businesses
Labor shortages, the Omicron variant and supply chain issues pose significant challenges to small businesses.
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.
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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Hunter Biden's Hollywood lawyer probes backstory of laptop
Kevin Morris and his team have been circulating provocative slides that tease a coming counter-narrative to political attacks against the president's son.
Survivors struggle to move forward after Buffalo mass shooting
Families are still recovering from the horrific shooting.
Gas tops $6 in California as prices surge nationally
Drivers are spending almost $5,000 a year on gasoline, a 70% jump from a year earlier, a Wall Street economist says.
Hotel groups beef up all-inclusive offerings
All-inclusive trips are getting more luxurious, while eliminating the hassle of budgeting vacations.
How Trent Shelton turned NFL rejection into success
The former athlete is now an author and motivational speaker with a following of more than 50 million.
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Gas tops $6 in California as prices surge nationally
Drivers are spending almost $5,000 a year on gasoline, a 70% jump from a year earlier, a Wall Street economist says.
U.S. ranked as the top nation for illegally hiding money
United States tops Singapore, Switzerland and the Cayman Islands as the world's mecca for financial secrecy.
U.S. Soccer to pay women's and men's teams equally in milestone
The American national governing body becomes the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
Baby formula exchanges pop up amid shortages
Massachusetts mom launches site to ease national shortage. "I will know this has been successful when I can shut down," she said.
Number of guns made in the U.S. nearly tripled since 2000
Surge in online tutorials and 3D printing in recent decades is fueling a boom in homemade guns, ATF finds.
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Hunter Biden's Hollywood lawyer probes backstory of laptop
Kevin Morris and his team have been circulating provocative slides that tease a coming counter-narrative to political attacks against the president's son.
Former Moscow chief of station on the state of play in Ukraine
Host Michael Morell talks with Mowatt-Larssen about the likely trajectory of the war in Ukraine and what Putin's options appear to be
Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Trump's high-profile endorsements had mixed results on Tuesday night and Republicans advancing candidates who questioned the eleciton results.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Madison Cawthorn, Trump-backed incumbent congressman, loses primary
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
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Lifesaving dye used in hospital scans is in short supply
Some U.S. hospitals have started reserving use of the dye, used to make scans readable, for critically ill patients.
North Korea reports another jump in suspected COVID-19 cases
The country's anti-virus headquarters said 62 people have died and more than 1.7 million have fallen ill amid a rapid spread of fever since late April.
Mayorkas decries "repugnant" GOP attacks over baby formula at border facilities
There's no indication the national baby formula shortage is connected to the distribution of formula to migrant babies in U.S. border custody.
Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds
The United States is the only fully industrialized country in the top 10 nations for total pollution deaths.
214,000 children left to rebuild their lives after losing parent to COVID
A 23-year-old has become the caregiver for her 13-year-old brother after their parents died within days of each other.
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Moth species not seen since 1912 found at Detroit airport
The "very flashy" moths were found in the luggage of a traveler arriving from the Philippines, authorities said.
Elephants may mourn deaths, researchers find through YouTube videos
One of the most frequently observed behavior was guarding or keeping vigil over a dead elephant.
India hit with deadly flooding and heat waves at the same time
As floodwater sweeps homes away and trains off their tracks, a young Indian activist slams leaders for inaction in the face of "a real climate emergency."
Man gambles away $358,000 in mistakenly deposited COVID relief in 11 days
The 24-year-old told a court in Abu, Japan, that he was "very sorry" for squandering the funds he received thanks to a clerical error.
Eagles of Death Metal band member testifies about Bataclan attacks
Gunmen set off explosives and fired on the crowd while singer Jesse Hughes was on stage in 2015.
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Lucius dances out of darkness with new album
Indie pop band Lucius is out with their fourth studio album, Second Nature, after lead singers Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe took time away from Lucius to work as some of the most in-demand backup vocalists for major acts. Anthony Mason dropped in on the band's rehearsals in Los Angeles to talk about making this disco-inspired album after going through dramatic life changes.
Watch Live: Testimony continues in Johnny Depp-Amber Heard libel trial
Depp's attorney Camille Vasquez finished her cross-examination of Heard on Tuesday afternoon.
Amber Heard finishes testimony in Johnny Depp libel lawsuit trial
Heard finished her testimony Tuesday afternoon, her fourth day on the stand.
Queen pays surprise visit to mark new London subway line named after her
The 96-year-old monarch's in-person appearance ahead of celebrations to mark her 70-year reign came after a cancelation blamed on "mobility problems."
Johnny Depp's attorney presses Amber Heard on photos, donation
Heard's attorney finished her direct questioning of the actor Monday, as trial resumed after a one-week break.
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Amazon announces new $60 tablet
Retailer unveils two versions of its affordable Fire 7, which can be preordered ahead of June debut in stores.
What are Twitter bots, and why is Elon Musk obsessed with them?
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Truth Social fails to produce ad revenue
Former President Trump's Truth Social site has yet to generate any ad revenue, according to a new regulatory filing for the business. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Musk says he'll scrap Twitter buy unless he gets clarity on fake accounts
Billionaire demands proof that less than 5% of Twitter's accounts are fake or spam. Analysts say he's angling for a better purchase price.
Elon Musk angling for cut-rate deal on Twitter, analysts say
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
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Moth species not seen since 1912 found at Detroit airport
The "very flashy" moths were found in the luggage of a traveler arriving from the Philippines, authorities said.
India hit with deadly flooding and heat waves at the same time
As floodwater sweeps homes away and trains off their tracks, a young Indian activist slams leaders for inaction in the face of "a real climate emergency."
How to watch the "super flower blood moon" total lunar eclipse
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
First pictures of Milky Way’s black hole
Astronomers have managed to get the first images of the black hole located at the core of the Milky Way. Scientists across seven countries released the first ever image of the black hole called Sagittarius A*. Jeff Glor has more.
"Monarca" highlights endangered butterflies
The eastern monarch butterfly is one step closer to being placed on the endangered species list. CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Tanya Rivero spoke with Eva Aridjis, co-author of the new book "Monarca: A Novel" which sheds light on the dire fate of these butterflies.
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"Killer clown" trial delayed with witnesses hard to find 32 years after crime
Sheila Keen-Warren is accused of dressing like a clown and fatally shooting her lover's wife more than 30 years ago.
"Needle in a haystack": Fingernail DNA solves woman's 1988 killing
In the past, a DNA sample had to be the size of a quarter to be able to get a profile, but "now it's less than a billionth of a size of a Sweet'n Low package," officials said.
Killer charged with heading $2 million COVID scam from behind bars
Natalie Le Demola is serving a life term for helping to murder her mother. She allegedly masterminded the $2 million scheme involving mostly COVID-linked unemployment benefits.
Biden says "hate will not prevail" after meeting with victims' families in Buffalo
"What happened here is simple and straightforward: terrorism. Terrorism. Domestic terrorism," the president said.
California church shooting suspect appears in court
The suspect in a California church shooting made his first court appearance. Prosecutors say the suspect was motivated by his hatred against Taiwan and he chained the church's doors shut and used super glue to disable the locks before he opened fire.
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InSight Mars lander nears the end of the road
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
NASA investigates another space helmet water leak
While not as serious as a potentially life-threatening 2013 incident, NASA is taking no chances with the station's aging spacesuits.
See the photos of the "super flower blood moon"
Millions in the Americas, Europe and Africa were able to see the spectacular red glow of the total lunar eclipse.
How to watch the "super flower blood moon" total lunar eclipse
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
Scientists grow plants in moon soil for the first time ever
NASA said the discovery paves the way for the possibility of harvesting plants in habitats on the moon in the future.
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"The Dexter Killer:" Inside the mind of a murderer
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Lucius dances out of darkness with new album
Indie pop band Lucius is out with their fourth studio album, Second Nature, after lead singers Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe took time away from Lucius to work as some of the most in-demand backup vocalists for major acts. Anthony Mason dropped in on the band's rehearsals in Los Angeles to talk about making this disco-inspired album after going through dramatic life changes.
Senate could vote on Ukraine aid package
The Senate could take up a vote on the nearly $40 billion Ukraine aid legislation as soon as Wednesday morning. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns takes a look at what has held up this vote, and why there's a split over this issue within the Republican party.
College grad receives diploma in hospital after giving birth
This new mom missed her college graduation ceremony – because she was giving birth. So the university's president held a mini graduation in her hospital room.
2022 primary election results
The results are trickling in after five states held primary elections Tuesday. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with a look at how things stand in a few of the closely-watched races.
What's driving young white men to radicalization?
Alleged social media posts by the accused Buffalo grocery store shooter talk about the unfounded "Replacement" theory, and appear to show him wearing body armor. Cynthia Miller-Idriss spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about why young people can be so susceptible to violent, hateful rhetoric online, and what parents need to watch out for. Miller-Idriss also wrote the book "Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far Right."