Hiring stalled in November, with economy adding 210,000 jobs
Job growth fell far short of expectations and represents a sharp slowdown from hiring in October.
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Inflation is hurting rural Americans more than city folk
Rising prices are taking a bigger toll on people who live outside major metropolitan areas, recent research shows.
Airlines still owe billions in refunds for cancelled flights
Federal government received nearly 90,000 complaints about flight refunds last year, up more than 5,000% from 2019.
Here's what you need to know about the MLB lockout
Professional baseball players want higher pay and to stop teams from "tanking" during the season.
More states considering bans on gas-powered lawn equipment
California was first to pass a ban in October and now New York and Illinois are introducing similar legislation.
Senators press student loan servicers ahead of repayment restart
Some of those borrowers will have to restart paying their federal student loans to a new company.
U.S. could be unable to pay its bills in weeks as debt limit approaches
The Bipartisan Policy Center updated its "X date" projections to fall between December 21 and January 28, 2022.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Delta variant spreads.
The least affordable housing market in the U.S.? Boise
One study found that the median home price was 10 times higher than the median income.
Where Americans are quitting their jobs at the highest rates
As the tight job market continues, some states have experienced an outsized jump in resignations.
Labor shortages impede home construction
Not only are builders facing a shortage of materials amid supply chain issues, they're also hampered by labor shortages.
Debt collectors can now DM you on social media
Consumer advocates say looser new federal rules could be harmful due to possible privacy violations.
States offer jobless aid to workers fired over vaccine rules
Some GOP-led states now allow workers who get dismissed or who quit over a vaccine mandate to collect unemployment benefits.
Woman awarded $2.1 million over shoplifting arrest at Walmart
Jury rules in favor of customer who accused the retailer of "falsely accusing innocent Alabama citizens of shoplifting."
Expect to pay up to 30% more for a Christmas tree
Extreme weather and supply-chain disruptions have reduced stocks of both real and artificial trees this holiday season.
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Omicron variant may increase risk of COVID reinfection, study finds
New research fuels calls in rich nations for people to get booster shots, while African scientists warn that without vaccine equity, this will just keep happening
Watch Live: Charging decision expected for parents of school shooting suspect
Ethan Crumbley is the suspect in the Michigan high school shooting that left four students dead.
Gunmakers not liable for Las Vegas massacre deaths, court rules
The parents of Carrie Parsons, one of the 60 people killed in the 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest festival victim, filed a lawsuit two years ago,
14 arrested over L.A. smash-and-grab thefts, but none kept in jail
Most suspects either bailed out or met no-bail criteria under a policy meant to ease prison overcrowding during the COVID pandemic – a policy local leaders want lifted.
Congress passes short-term funding bill to avert shutdown
The bill funds the government through February 18, and includes $7 billion to help resettle Afghan refugees.
Feds opened civil inquiry into Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment claims
Department of Justice's "ongoing investigation" into claims against the former New York governor is revealed in a contract between the current governor's office and a law firm.
Nevada police ID teen found dead in 1980, vow to pursue her killer
Tammy Corrine Terrell was last seen in September 1980 with a man and a woman at a restaurant after a state fair in New Mexico.
NFL suspends Antonio Brown, 2 others for misrepresenting vaccine status
Brown, his teammate Mike Edwards and free agent John Franklin III will each miss their next three games, the league said.
Space station's orbit adjusted to dodge debris from old U.S. rocket
The debris avoidance maneuver comes amid heightened concern about space debris following a controversial Russian weapons test.
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Facebook exec says company doesn't profit off underage users
Head of "safety" at the social media company told senators that internal research on mental health impact was misinterpreted.
Why shoppers are finding many products hard to find
Consumers are encountering shortages of everything from toilet paper to Batman toys. Blame the world's fragile supply chain.
"Buy now, pay later" loans are everywhere. Experts say beware.
Such loans offer "instant gratification," but may carry hidden costs and encourage consumers to rack up debt.
Activision to pay $18 million to settle harassment claims
Money will go to employees at the video game publisher who experienced sexual harassment.
New Apple update allows health data sharing
A new Apple device feature allows sharing health information with loved ones and your doctor. Dr. Tara Narula looks at how it works and the privacy concerns over personal data.
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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.
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.
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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Oklahoma sues over National Guard vaccine requirement
The suit claims the "federal government is trying to disarm the state of Oklahoma from protecting itself."
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Nevada police ID teen found dead in 1980, vow to pursue her killer
Tammy Corrine Terrell was last seen in September 1980 with a man and a woman at a restaurant after a state fair in New Mexico.
Watch Live: Charging decision expected for parents of school shooting suspect
Ethan Crumbley is the suspect in the Michigan high school shooting that left four students dead.
Netflix announces movie about accidental Thanksgiving text
Dench accidentally invited Hinton to Thanksgiving in 2016, thinking she was texting her grandson. The pair have gotten together on Thanksgiving every year since.
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Oklahoma sues over National Guard vaccine requirement
The suit claims the "federal government is trying to disarm the state of Oklahoma from protecting itself."
U.S. could be unable to pay its bills in weeks as debt limit approaches
The Bipartisan Policy Center updated its "X date" projections to fall between December 21 and January 28, 2022.
Omicron: What we know - and don't know - about the new COVID variant
President Biden said he plans to outline a new strategy on Thursday to curb the virus this winter.
Investigator in Wisconsin 2020 election review tried to overturn Biden win
Ron Heuer, one of the investigators in the election review ordered by the GOP-led Wisconsin Assembly, was involved in two failed lawsuits to overturn Biden's 2020 victory.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Delta variant spreads.
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Omicron variant may increase risk of COVID reinfection, study finds
New research fuels calls in rich nations for people to get booster shots, while African scientists warn that without vaccine equity, this will just keep happening
Omicron: What we know - and don't know - about the new COVID variant
President Biden said he plans to outline a new strategy on Thursday to curb the virus this winter.
Texas resident gets over $4,000 in bills after COVID test
Although COVID-19 testing costs are supposed to be covered under most circumstances, some people have been getting large and confusing bills, including some for hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in 5 states
New York, California, Hawaii, Minnesota and Colorado have now all reported cases.
LeBron James clears the NBA's COVID-19 protocols
The league said additional testing confirmed that James "is not a positive case."
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Hiring stalled in November, with economy adding 210,000 jobs
Job growth fell far short of expectations and represents a sharp slowdown from hiring in October.
Inflation is hurting rural Americans more than city folk
Rising prices are taking a bigger toll on people who live outside major metropolitan areas, recent research shows.
Airlines still owe billions in refunds for cancelled flights
Federal government received nearly 90,000 complaints about flight refunds last year, up more than 5,000% from 2019.
Here's what you need to know about the MLB lockout
Professional baseball players want higher pay and to stop teams from "tanking" during the season.
More states considering bans on gas-powered lawn equipment
California was first to pass a ban in October and now New York and Illinois are introducing similar legislation.
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Omicron variant may increase risk of COVID reinfection, study finds
New research fuels calls in rich nations for people to get booster shots, while African scientists warn that without vaccine equity, this will just keep happening
Meghan wins court battle with tabloid publisher
The court dismissed the newspaper group's appeal against an earlier ruling finding it had illegally violated the Duchess of Sussex's privacy by publishing parts of a letter to her father.
Video shows rescuers saving 69-year-old man clinging to capsized boat
A 69-year-old man drifted in choppy waters for nearly a day until Japan's coast guard saved him, officials said.
Ocean plastic pollution is being colonized by coastal species
Researchers still have questions about these new plastic-living communities, but the discovery could change ocean ecosystems on a global scale.
Germany announces lockdown on unvaccinated amid COVID surge
"The situation is our country is serious," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling the measure an "act of national solidarity."
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Netflix announces movie about accidental Thanksgiving text
Dench accidentally invited Hinton to Thanksgiving in 2016, thinking she was texting her grandson. The pair have gotten together on Thanksgiving every year since.
Serena Williams publishing first children's book
Qai Qai the doll has brought joy to people on social media for years, from her meeting "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to "camping" out at the 2019 Met Gala.
Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant
Police said they found the suspect after he shot himself in the foot at another home.
Couple builds world-class art collection
Don and Mera Rubell have been collecting art for more than 50 years. They’re ranked among the world’s top 200 art collectors and are credited with having the “Midas touch.” “CBS Saturday Morning” co-host Michelle Miller met up with the couple at the Rubell Museum where they’ve curated one of the largest contemporary art collections in the world.
Aaron Sorkin on new film "Being the Ricardos"
Academy Award-winning writer Aaron Sorkin joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new movie, "Being the Ricardos."
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Boise is least affordable housing market, study says
Some of the least affordable housing markets in the U.S. are not what you'd expect. Mark Strassmann takes a look at the housing boom in Boise, Idaho.
Debt collectors can now DM you on social media
Consumer advocates say looser new federal rules could be harmful due to possible privacy violations.
Teens have easier access to drugs as illegal trade booms on social media
Drug dealers are leveraging social media to reach teenagers.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
Illegal drug trade thrives on social media
A CBS News investigation found that the sale of illegal drugs is booming on social media, making access easier for teenagers. Tom Hanson reports.
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Omicron: What we know - and don't know - about the new COVID variant
President Biden said he plans to outline a new strategy on Thursday to curb the virus this winter.
Biden announces new plan to fight COVID-19
President Biden unveiled amended travel restrictions, free at-home testing and an expansion of the national vaccine and booster campaign after cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been reported in the U.S. Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health in California, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the president's plan and nation's fight against the coronavirus.
New measures coming to combat Omicron variant
The U.S. is taking additional steps to protect Americans against COVID-19 and the new Omicron coronavirus variant in the months ahead. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with a preview of the action plan expected to be announced by the White House later on Thursday.
Ocean plastic pollution is being colonized by coastal species
Researchers still have questions about these new plastic-living communities, but the discovery could change ocean ecosystems on a global scale.
"Mystery" prehistoric footprints re-excavated for second look
When famed paleontologist Mary Leakey first uncovered the footprints in Tanzania 40 years ago, the evidence was ambiguous.
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Nevada police ID teen found dead in 1980, vow to pursue her killer
Tammy Corrine Terrell was last seen in September 1980 with a man and a woman at a restaurant after a state fair in New Mexico.
Gunmakers not liable for Las Vegas massacre deaths, court rules
The parents of Carrie Parsons, one of the 60 people killed in the 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest festival, filed a lawsuit two years ago,
Alec Baldwin describes "Rust" shooting in emotional interview
"Someone is responsible for what happened and I can't say who that is, but I know it's not me," Baldwin said.
Suspect arrested in killing of Jacqueline Avant
Police said they found the suspect after he shot himself in the foot at another home.
14 arrested over L.A. smash-and-grab thefts, but none kept in jail
Most suspects either bailed out or met no-bail criteria under a policy meant to ease prison overcrowding during the COVID pandemic – a policy local leaders want lifted.
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Space station's orbit adjusted to dodge debris from old U.S. rocket
The debris avoidance maneuver comes amid heightened concern about space debris following a controversial Russian weapons test.
SpaceX launches 48 Starlinks and two Earth-imaging satellites
It was the 27th Falcon 9 launch so far this year for SpaceX, a new record.
Spacewalkers replace space station antenna after debris scare caused delay
The astronauts originally planned to carry out the spacewalk Tuesday, but NASA ordered a delay to fully evaluate possibly threatening space debris.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
NASA reschedules spacewalk due to possible risk from space debris
An overnight "debris notification" prompted NASA to delay the spacewalk. It wasn't immediately clear if the alert was linked to a recent Russian weapon test that unleashed a cloud of debris.
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What happened to the perfect child? One woman's incredible story
More than 20 years ago, a Russian girl was adopted by a young American couple who eventually brought her back to Moscow after her parents say she tried to kill her baby brother.
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A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
Patrick De La Cerda murder: Inside the case
In 2018, the Deltona, Florida, man was newly engaged and planning for his wedding until he was tragically gunned down at his home.
It's been 50 years since the infamous Attica prison riot
Inmates held some 36 hostages for five days. And that was just the beginning
Mallory Beach death: Inside the boat crash that killed S.C. teen
In February 2019 a fatal boat crash took the life of the teen when friend Paul Murdaugh allegedly drunkenly crashed his family's boat. In 2021, after Paul was murdered, investigators began to take a closer look at the Murdaugh family.
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Bill Russell memorabilia up for auction
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell is partnering with Hunt Auctions to offer historic basketball artifacts and personal materials from his personal collection. “CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson sat down with the former NBA star to discuss how it felt to be back in Boston as he takes us through his career and legacy.
Bride who uses wheelchair walks down aisle
Chelsie Hill, who has used a wheelchair for 11 years, told her fiancé she would go down the aisle in a wheelchair – but for six months before the wedding, she was secretly practicing for something else. On the big day, Hill was determined to walk down the aisle.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
Omicron variant discovered in more states
At least five states have confirmed cases of the Omicron variant, and that number could be much higher. Health officials continue to urge people to get vaccinated and boosted as they prepare to travel and gather during the holiday season. Nikki Battiste reports.