What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
President Trump left the door open to stimulus checks, but experts say the odds of a deal are dwindling fast.
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Senate adjourns without passing COVID bill before Election Day
The Senate has adjourned until November 9, making it unlikely that Congress will pass a relief bill ahead of the election.
Pfizer to seek authorization for COVID-19 vaccine in November
Nearly all planned 44,000 participants enrolled in final-stage trial. If found safe, vaccine could see use in November.
How losing Obamacare could cost you and your family
Health law's impacts are so pervasive, nearly every American could be affected if it were struck down by Supreme Court.
Are you coming in clear? How to ace a virtual job interview
Career experts offer simple tips for making a winning impression over your computer screen.
NYU researchers in showdown with Facebook over data collection
Social network wants researchers to stop collecting data showing who is being micro-targeted by political ads.
Postal Service awards $5 million contract to DeJoy's former company
Annual pay rate to move mail across a 700-mile highway route is one of the highest among 1,600 USPS contracts last quarter.
Dow plunges 900 points as coronavirus cases keep rising
Among the few companies seeing shares go up as Election Day nears: Stay-at-home economy stalwarts Amazon and Zoom.
Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
Dunkin' Donuts in talks to be bought by Arby's owner
Restaurant operator Inspire Brands looking to expand its growing portfolio of fast-food chains.
Expensify emails its customers telling them to vote for Biden
CEO David Barrett is receiving both kudos and criticism for the email, with some calling it "political propaganda."
Walmart sues U.S. over its responsibility in opioid crisis
Retailer gets legal jump on feds amid questions over whether its pharmacies may have fueled drug epidemic.
Coal magnate Robert Murray dies at 80
Public reports state Murray recently applied for black lung benefits with the U.S. Department of Labor.
What Big Tech can expect from next administration
Tech companies fear that a "blue wave" would bring more lawsuits, data privacy laws or even new enforcement agencies.
Iconic bookstore makes plea to customers in effort to stay open
Strand said its revenue has dropped 70% in the last year and that the loans and cash reserves it relied on from the beginning of the pandemic have been depleted.
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Live Updates: COVID-19 deaths on the rise again in the U.S.
More than 226,000 people in the United States have died due to the virus.
White House "prepared to deploy federal resources" after Philly protests
Walter Wallace Jr., 27, was killed by police on Monday afternoon after he waved a knife at police. The shooting sparked unrest throughout the city.
Breonna Taylor grand juror calls police actions "criminal"
In Gayle King's exclusive interview, two grand jurors disputed Kentucky Attorney General David Cameron's public comments regarding the case.
Election Live Updates: Biden heads to Georgia as Trump turns to Midwest
Tuesday marks one week before Election Day, as some form of voting is already underway in all 50 states.
Zeta takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast after drenching Mexico
Zeta is expected to regain strength as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue hurricane warnings in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Senate adjourns without passing COVID bill before Election Day
The Senate has adjourned until November 9, making it unlikely that Congress will pass a relief bill ahead of the election.
Judge rejects DOJ's bid to shield Trump from defamation lawsuit
Federal judge says Trump isn't an "employee of the government," and therefore is not protected by a law to protect federal employees from civil litigation.
Jamie Foxx's sister, DeOndra Dixon, has died at 36
Dixon, who had Down syndrome, was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
Teen fatally shot while watching sunset at lake with girlfriend
Jason Kutt's girlfriend reported seeing a hunter in the area but it is unclear if he was involved in the shooting.
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A restaurant with a heart of gold and nerves of steel
Conscious Eatery in Seattle gives away one meal for every meal purchased. Not even a pandemic could stop that.
Stash app creates new crop of investors at $5 a pop
The app lets customers invest in stocks like Apple and Chipotle by eliminating high minimums for stock purchases
Apron company's "Wake Up & Fight" masks become a call to action
COVID-19 forced Ellen Bennett to reinvent the way she runs her kitchen wear business. Her new mantra: "Do less better."
The artists here aren't retiring, they're inspiring
You won't find any "old fogies" at Fogue Studios in Seattle. The artists here aren't retiring, they're inspiring.
ChewBox is reimagining food delivery as a "vehicle of social justice"
Celebrity chef Roy Choi and the ChewBox team are merging tech with the spirit of generosity to help restore hope in Los Angeles' marginalized communities.
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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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Coral reef taller than Empire State Building found off Australia
It's the first to be discovered in over 120 years.
Putin orders national mask mandate as COVID cases spike in Russia
The Russian government previously said last week that the pandemic is "under control."
Kazakhstan uses Borat's "very nice" catchphrase in tourism ad
Rather than ignore the satirical movie, Kazakhstan embraced it, using the catchphrase as its slogan and filmed an ad with it.
Zeta takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast after drenching Mexico
Zeta is expected to regain strength as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue hurricane warnings in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Calls to boycott France put Turkey "even further" from EU
President Emmanuel Macron defended a cartoonist's right to caricature religious leaders in the wake of a French teacher's murder.
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Face the Nation #1 Sunday show in viewers October 11
Face the Nation is #1 in viewers on Oct. 25 for the third consecutive week
Live Updates: COVID-19 deaths on the rise again in the U.S.
More than 226,000 people in the United States have died due to the virus.
"Hocus Pocus" stars reunite for voting PSA
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, who played the Sanders Sisters in 1993, are back to casting spells.
White House "prepared to deploy federal resources" after Philly protests
Walter Wallace Jr., 27, was killed by police on Monday afternoon after he waved a knife at police. The shooting sparked unrest throughout the city.
85 "murder hornets" killed, 13 captured alive: "Only the start"
Researchers were disturbed to see a children's playset only about 30 feet away form the nest.
Politics
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Face the Nation #1 Sunday show in viewers October 11
Face the Nation is #1 in viewers on Oct. 25 for the third consecutive week
"Hocus Pocus" stars reunite for voting PSA
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, who played the Sanders Sisters in 1993, are back to casting spells.
2020 Election Live Updates: Biden heads to Georgia as Trump turns to Midwest
Tuesday marks one week before Election Day, as some form of voting is already underway in all 50 states.
Senate adjourns without passing COVID bill before Election Day
The Senate has adjourned until November 9, making it unlikely that Congress will pass a relief bill ahead of the election.
How losing Obamacare could cost you and your family
Health law's impacts are so pervasive, nearly every American could be affected if it were struck down by Supreme Court.
Entertainment
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"Hocus Pocus" stars reunite for voting PSA
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, who played the Sanders Sisters in 1993, are back to casting spells.
Kazakhstan uses Borat's "very nice" catchphrase in tourism ad
Rather than ignore the satirical movie, Kazakhstan embraced it, using the catchphrase as its slogan and filmed an ad with it.
Jamie Foxx's sister, DeOndra Dixon, has died at 36
Dixon, who had Down syndrome, was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
LeBron to executive produce documentary on 1921 Tulsa massacre
Researchers have estimated that between 150 and 300 men, women, and children were killed, but have yet to find graves that hold their bodies.
Lizzo campaigns for Biden in Michigan
Lizzo isn't the only celebrity who hit the campaign trail this weekend.
Technology
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GM sells out first year of production of its electric Hummer
The next version of the truck, the $100,000 Hummer EV 3X, isn't scheduled to begin production until the fall of 2022.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors
The decision is a major milestone in the transportation companies' labor battle with the state.
Instagram apologizes for incorrectly flagging #EndSARS posts as false
On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.
Amazon offers 1-hour pickup at Whole Foods stores across U.S.
Curbside pickup increasingly in demand as pandemic changes consumer behavior in ways that could prove permanent.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
Science
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Coral reef taller than Empire State Building found off Australia
It's the first to be discovered in over 120 years.
85 "murder hornets" killed, 13 captured alive: "Only the start"
Researchers were disturbed to see a children's playset only about 30 feet away form the nest.
Moon may have a lot more water than once thought
Studies suggest there could be ice stored in permanently shadowed "cold traps" at lunar polar regions.
"Murder hornets" destroyed as officials search for more nests
Crews wearing thick protective suits vacuumed the invasive insects from a tree into large canisters.
Wildfires explode in California, forcing more than 60,000 evacuations
Two wildfires are raging out of control in Orange County. At least two firefighters have been hospitalized with severe burns.
Health
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Live Updates: COVID-19 deaths on the rise again in the U.S.
More than 226,000 people in the United States have died due to the virus.
Putin orders national mask mandate as COVID cases spike in Russia
The Russian government previously said last week that the pandemic is "under control."
Pfizer to seek OK for COVID-19 vaccine in November
Nearly all planned 44,000 participants enrolled in final-stage trial. If found safe, vaccine could see use in November.
How losing Obamacare could cost you and your family
Health law's impacts are so pervasive, nearly every American could be affected if it were struck down by Supreme Court.
How to keep kids safe on Halloween, according to a pediatrician
"Just avoid indoor activities — no bobbing for apples, no biting the dangling donut," Dr. Dyan Hes said on CBSN.
MoneyWatch
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What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
President Trump left the door open to stimulus checks, but experts say the odds of a deal are dwindling fast.
Senate adjourns without passing COVID bill before Election Day
The Senate has adjourned until November 9, making it unlikely that Congress will pass a relief bill ahead of the election.
Pfizer to seek authorization for COVID-19 vaccine in November
Nearly all planned 44,000 participants enrolled in final-stage trial. If found safe, vaccine could see use in November.
How losing Obamacare could cost you and your family
Health law's impacts are so pervasive, nearly every American could be affected if it were struck down by Supreme Court.
Are you coming in clear? How to ace a virtual job interview
Career experts offer simple tips for making a winning impression over your computer screen.
Crime
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Daughters of scam artist on growing up on the run
Their mom took on different identities, including posing as an heiress to the Estée Lauder fortune
Parents of missing Florida woman determined to solve case
A young woman vanished from her Florida condo in January 2006 and has not been seen since. Where is Jennifer Kesse?
Member of far-right group charged with rioting at George Floyd protests
Ivan Harrison Hunter, a self-described member of far-right group Boogaloo Bois, has been charged with one count of rioting
Police officer fired after fatally shooting Black teen in Illinois
Marcellis Stinnette, 19, was killed during the incident and his girlfriend was seriously wounded.
White teen girl sentenced for plot to attack Black churchgoers
Police in 2019 said they thwarted a "potentially horrific incident" when classmates found the girl's plans for a knife attack at a historically Black Georgia church.
Space
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Moon may have a lot more water than once thought
Studies suggest there could be ice stored in permanently shadowed "cold traps" at lunar polar regions.
NASA plans November 14 launch for next SpaceX Crew Dragon
The launch will mark the first operational flight by SpaceX's commercially developed Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX launches 60 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral
With Saturday's launch, SpaceX has put 895 Starlinks into orbit, 180 of them — more satellites than any other company owns -- in less than three weeks.
NASA confirms successful asteroid sample collection
Photographs indicated the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft captured much more than the minimum amount needed for mission success.
NASA scientists elated with asteroid sampling mission
Images from the spacecraft give researchers confidence an attempt to collect samples from an asteroid was successful.
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"Murder hornets" in America: What you need to know
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
Fourteen years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case.
All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
Just 54 photos of dogs getting treats
Everything is terrible – except for these amazing photos by German photographer Christian Vieler-Kircher
The most haunted places in America
Looking to be scared witless? Try these abandoned mental hospitals, "haunted" hotels, and more.
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Trump defends record on "60 Minutes"
In an interview that's made headlines this week, Lesley Stahl presses President Trump on once-again rising coronavirus cases and what his priorities would be if re-elected. Stahl also speaks with Mr. Trump's running mate, Vice President Mike Pence.
Joe Biden makes his case to "60 Minutes"
The former vice president talks with Norah O'Donnell about the pandemic, taxes, the Supreme Court, and the "stark" differences between himself and President Trump. O'Donnell also speaks with Mr. Biden's running mate, California Senator Kamala Harris.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.
America's Right to Vote
"America's Right to Vote" showcases Caitlin Huey-Burns' on-the-ground reporting on voting rights and voter access in battleground states including Ohio, Michigan, Florida, and Georgia with a specific focus on barriers to voting for minority communities. The special also highlights improvements to the process and ways access to voting has increased across the country.
A Nation In Need: A Stimulus Checklist
It's been months since the first coronavirus stimulus checks went out, and with no end to the pandemic in sight, many Americans are in desperate need of additional help. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and economist Lisa Cook join CBSN's Lana Zak for a special look into what’s needed to keep the U.S. economy going and what Americans are hoping for in the next round of assistance.