Chicago teachers go on strike over pay and working conditions
About 25,000 teachers went on strike on Thursday morning over salaries, class sizes and the number of support staff
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The U.S. tax system is "a new engine of inequality"
Economist Gabriel Zucman, the brains behind Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax, says the American Dream is "not doing well"
United Auto Workers leaders reach deal with GM
Proposed agreement, which must be approved by union membership, could end a month of picketing by nearly 50,000 workers
Classes canceled ahead of planned teachers strike in Chicago
Nearly 400,000 students impacted as nation's third-largest school district readies for walkout by educators
NBA-China rift could hit players where it hurts: Their wallets
As LeBron James suggests, some of the league's top stars have millions of reasons to hope the controversy dies down
The million-dollar home isn't the mansion it used to be
Spending $1 million on a house can get you 5,000 square feet in the South -- or a condo in San Francisco a fifth that size
Judge admits $107 million error in Johnson & Johnson opioid award
Oklahoma court acknowledged it erroneously added three zeroes in calculating $572 million legal settlement
Why farmers may be disappointed with China deal
Although President Trump has touted the pact as "the biggest deal ever" for farmers, the devil is in the details
Drug distributor shares jump after opioid settlement report
Shares of McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal climbed more than 6% amid talk of deal to resolve lawsuits
How to get up to $358 in the Yahoo data breach settlement
If you had an account with the portal between 2012 and 2016, you could be eligible for cash or free credit monitoring
Reality TV show's challenge: Go vegetarian or eat your pet
British program challenges meat eaters to live with animals — and kill them if they decide to stay carnivores
Marc Benioff on how Salesforce was able to "do well and do good"
In a new book, the billionaire says it's a story of shareholders and stakeholders
Michelin star quality meal delivery for folks on restrictive diets
Subscription meal-delivery service makes gluten-free food for people who suffer from a range of conditions
Doctors Without Borders urges pharma to slash TB drug price
Making the life-saving medication more affordable would improve cure rates and ease treatment, group says
Taco Bell recalls 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef
Fast-food chain pulls meat used in burritos and tacos from restaurants in 21 states after customer complaints
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Mike Pence announces cease fire in Syria
Turkey will pause its invasion for 120 hours to allow Kurdish allies to withdraw from the safe zone of the border region
White House says next G-7 summit will be at Trump property
Mick Mulvaney defends the decision to hold the G-7 at Trump National Doral Miami, saying, "It's not the only place. It's the best place"
Graham warns Trump: "I will hold you accountable" over treatment of Kurds
At a news conference introducing bipartisan sanctions against Syria, the South Carolina senator addressed the president
White House links delay in Ukraine aid to 2016 probe — live updates
"I have news for everybody: Get over it. There's going to be political influence in foreign policy," Mick Mulvaney said
Elijah Cummings, longtime Baltimore congressman, has died at 68
Key figure in Trump impeachment inquiry succumbed to "complications concerning longstanding health challenges," his office said
Video purports to show concerns days before hotel collapse
"This is seriously bad," one worker is heard saying in the video purporting to show the condition of the half-built Hard Rock Cafe hotel in New Orleans before it collapsed
"Bomb cyclone" sets record as strongest October storm ever in Boston
The nor'easter dumped heavy rain that caused flooding in areas from North Carolina to Maine
Ex-Nazi guard, 93, on trial as accessory to 5,230 murders
Case against Bruno Dey could be one of the last of its kind, which is fine with American plaintiff Judy Meisel – she just wants one answer
2 Americans arrested in China could be held for "months or years"
China said Thursday it detained two U.S. citizens on suspicion of organizing others to illegally cross the border
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Michelin star quality meal delivery for folks on restrictive diets
Subscription meal-delivery service makes gluten-free food for people who suffer from a range of conditions
Joanna Dai makes eco-friendly womenswear
Banker turned fashion entrepreneur designs clothing that looks like a power suit but feels like yoga wear
Beyond backpacks: State Bags co-founders help kids in need
Scot and Jacq Tatelman have married fashion and philanthropy by building a business around their shared mission
How a coffee shop owner faced down Starbucks
For small businesses, a national chain setting up nearby can spell doom — for Peter Crippen, it spelled opportunity
Microsoft engineer by day, serial entrepreneur by night
Dona Sarkar is a Microsoft engineer. But she's also much more. Author? Designer? TedX speaker? Yes, yes and yes.
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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
What to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s
Millennials take note: The key to retiring on time is starting to save money early. Follow this advice from experts
World
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William and Kate play cricket in Pakistan
The latest stops on the royal tour of Pakistan included a cricket academy, a children's hospital, and a historic mosque
Ex-Nazi guard, 93, on trial as accessory to 5,230 murders
Case against Bruno Dey could be one of the last of its kind, which is fine with American plaintiff Judy Meisel – she just wants one answer
Graham warns Trump: "I will hold you accountable" over treatment of Kurds
At a news conference introducing bipartisan sanctions against Syria, the South Carolina senator addressed the president
Mike Pence announces cease fire in Syria
Turkey will pause its invasion for 120 hours to allow Kurdish allies to withdraw from the safe zone of the border region
Syria fallout "essentially irreversible," retired admiral says
Sandy Winnefeld said about territory being left by U.S. troops: "That ground is gone now. We handed it over for free."
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Marines say soldier in Iwo Jima photo was misidentified – again
In 2016, the Marines corrected the identity of another man in the photo after historians raised questions
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump on confronting racial bias
Ben Crump gained national recognition in 2012 during the Trayvon Martin case
Death of asylum-seeker in ICE custody sparks cries for reform
"We came to this country in search of liberty. And we've found death and detention," an immigrant detained at the facility told CBS News
Watch live: Trump holds campaign rally in Dallas
Supporters started lining up as early as Tuesday
Graham warns Trump: "I will hold you accountable" over treatment of Kurds
At a news conference introducing bipartisan sanctions against Syria, the South Carolina senator addressed the president
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Death of asylum-seeker in ICE custody sparks cries for reform
"We came to this country in search of liberty. And we've found death and detention," an immigrant detained at the facility told CBS News
Watch live: Trump holds campaign rally in Dallas
Supporters started lining up as early as Tuesday
White House says Trump property will host next G-7 summit
Mulvaney defended the decision to hold the G-7 at a Trump-owned property, saying, "It's not the only place. It's the best place"
Graham warns Trump: "I will hold you accountable" over treatment of Kurds
At a news conference introducing bipartisan sanctions against Syria, the South Carolina senator addressed the president
Pelosi makes Trump's "meltdown" photo her cover image
Pelosi first said the president had a meltdown, so when he pushed back, she gave him the meme treatment
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Preview: Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro on "The Irishman"
In their first-ever joint TV interview, the director and actors talk about their first collaboration, an acclaimed mob epic about a hit man and the fate of union leader Jimmy Hoffa
William and Kate play cricket in Pakistan
The latest stops on the royal tour of Pakistan included a cricket academy, a children's hospital, and a historic mosque
From 1984: Artist Helen Frankenthaler
In this report originally broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 16, 1984, correspondent Eugenia Zuckerman met with one of the most important of American post-war painters, Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011), as she prepared for an exhibition of her abstract expressionist work at the André Emmerich Gallery in New York City, and talked about her artistic process, which she described as "a kind of magic."
Elton John calls Disney's "Lion King" remake a "huge disappointment"
"The new version of The Lion King was a huge disappointment to me, because I believe they messed the music up," John said. "The magic and joy were lost."
Reality TV show's challenge: Go vegetarian or eat your pet
British program challenges meat eaters to live with animals — and kill them if they decide to stay carnivores
Technology
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How to get up to $358 in the Yahoo data breach settlement
If you had an account with the portal between 2012 and 2016, you could be eligible for cash or free credit monitoring
Google debuts new Pixel 4 smartphone and more
The new phone boasts better facial recognition technology, a second camera lens, and motion-sensing technology
Blizzard says China had "no influence" in video gamer ban
Gaming company exec defends move to suspend Hearthstone player after he expressed support for Hong Kong protests
SpaceX makes push toward piloted test flight
Critical tests in the next few months must go well for Crew Dragon to carry out piloted test flight
NASA to launch satellite from 40,000 feet — from an airplane
The launch kicks off a $252 million mission to study Earth's electrically charged ionosphere
Science
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Historic all-female spacewalk, by the numbers
Facts and figures about NASA's first all-female spacewalk
NASA names new chief of human spaceflight
Douglas Loverro faces a full plate as NASA gears up for accelerated moon program
NASA shows off new spacesuits for moon mission
The new spacesuits offer improved mobility and flexibility over NASA's shuttle-era suits
First all-female spacewalk on tap this week
The historic outing will be the first by two female astronauts
After invasive fish found, Georgia tells anglers: Kill them ASAP
Georgia's Department of Natural Resources has a message for anglers: If you catch a northern snakehead, kill it immediately
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For men with breast cancer, early detection is critical
Breast cancer in men accounts for about 1% of all breast cancer cases – but the mortality rate is higher for men
Blue Halloween buckets raise autism awareness
For some children with autism, trick-or-treating could be overwhelming, but blue pumpkins will let others know they are trying to enjoy the day
41-year-old has stroke a month after hormone treatment for fatigue
In search of "fountain of youth," people are turning to popular hormone clinics. But are they safe?
Mormons urge Utah not to bar "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ minors
The church's stand is opposed by LGBTQ rights advocates, and the American Psychiatry Association and AMA, among others, also want the therapy banned
Taco Bell recalls 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef
Fast-food chain pulls meat used in burritos and tacos from restaurants in 21 states after customer complaints
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Chicago teachers go on strike over pay and working conditions
About 25,000 teachers went on strike on Thursday morning over salaries, class sizes and the number of support staff
Why farmers may be disappointed with China deal
Although President Trump has touted the pact as "the biggest deal ever" for farmers, the devil is in the details
Drug distributor shares jump after opioid settlement report
Shares of McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal climbed more than 6% amid talk of deal to resolve lawsuits
Reality TV show's challenge: Go vegetarian or eat your pet
British program challenges meat eaters to live with animals — and kill them if they decide to stay carnivores
Marc Benioff on how Salesforce was able to "do well and do good"
In a new book, the billionaire says it's a story of shareholders and stakeholders
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Cyntoia-Brown Long on justice system
Cyntoia Brown-Long says she didn't come to see herself as a victim of sex trafficking until she was an adult. She sat down with CBSN's Vlad Duthiers to discuss her views on the criminal justice system and how she plans to help other young girls.
Cop docked 1 day for pushing suspect off roof
Recently released bolice body camera footage shows a Kissimmee, Florida, police officer pushing a suspect off the roof of a house in March. The officer received his punishment for the incident this week: forfeiting one vacation day.
Parent sentenced to three weeks in college admissions scandal
Marjorie Klapper was accused of paying $15,000 to rig her son's ACT
Fallout continues over Fort Worth shooting
The fallout continues after a black woman was shot and killed by a former officer in her own home. At a city council meeting, residents called for a change in policing tactics. Omar Villafranca reports.
Was Natalie Wood's death an accident or foul play?
Lana Wood tells "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty she's fighting to find the truth behind her sister's death
Space
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Historic all-female spacewalk, by the numbers
Facts and figures about NASA's first all-female spacewalk
NASA names new chief of human spaceflight
Douglas Loverro faces a full plate as NASA gears up for accelerated moon program
NASA shows off new spacesuits for moon mission
The new spacesuits offer improved mobility and flexibility over NASA's shuttle-era suits
First all-female spacewalk on tap this week
The historic outing will be the first by two female astronauts
Spacewalkers complete work swapping batteries
The spacewalk comes amid news Alexei Leonov, history's first spacewalker, has died at 85
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Halloween comes early at New York Comic Con
The largest pop culture event on the East Coast drew hordes of sci-fi, fantasy, anime and comic book fans, many of whom came in disguises (or, in the case of some superheroes, discarded them)
NFL team owners, from richer to richest
The average NFL franchise is valued at $2 billion, so it should come as no surprise that most of the league's owners claim over $1 billion in net worth
The worst movies of the century
These are the lowest-rated films since 2000.
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped
The 50 most popular baby girl names
How many do you know?
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"The Faces of Family Separation"
CBS News takes viewers inside the real-life challenges facing migrant families split apart by the Trump administration's "Zero Tolerance" policy. The documentary provides an immersive look at the hotly debated issue through the eyes of those impacted the most — the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters separated and unaware when they'll see their family members again.
Fort Worth residents: "We don't feel safe"
Residents in Fort Worth, Texas are outraged after 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson was shot and killed by a police officer in her own home. Some members of the community are accusing the police department of having a "systemic racism issue." CBS News correspondent Omar Villafrana is following the story.
Mulvaney announces Trump resort will host G-7
White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney announced that the administration has chosen the Trump National Doral Miami resort as the site for the next G-7 summit because "It's the best place." He denied Mr. Trump would profit from the high-profile event. Watch Mulvaney's remarks.
Cyntoia-Brown Long on justice system
Cyntoia Brown-Long says she didn't come to see herself as a victim of sex trafficking until she was an adult. She sat down with CBSN's Vlad Duthiers to discuss her views on the criminal justice system and how she plans to help other young girls.
Lawyers fight to protect Trump whistleblower
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are hearing more closed-door testimony in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. Meanwhile, the law firm representing the whistleblower who sparked the investigation argues their client's identity should be kept secret. CBS News special correspondent Alex Wagner, co-host of Showtime's "The Circus," joins CBSN to discuss.
