CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
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The 10 top housing markets of 2022: Think Boise, not Big Apple
The hottest real-estate markets next year are likely to be smaller cities with greater affordability, Realtor.com says.
CEO fires 900 employees on pre-holiday Zoom call
The firings are sparking outrage, with some sources noting the company had received $750M in funding days before the layoffs.
San Diego man sues for discrimination over natural hair style
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Experts say economy needs some pandemic retirees to "unretire"
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U.S. corporate profits have never been fatter — or accounted for a bigger portion of economic growth.
230,000-plus of ham and pepperoni recalled for listeria
Perdue Premium Meat Co. unit says fully cooked pork products may be contaminated with infection-causing bacteria.
What Biden's new travel restrictions mean for you
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2,750 people have more wealth than half the planet: report
Inequality during the pandemic has swelled to the highest level in over a century, new economic data show.
Lawmakers inch closer to debt ceiling solution
House lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that would allow the Senate to raise the debt limit with a majority rather than 60 votes.
NYC first in U.S. to require vaccine for private sector employers
"We're going to do this so that every employer is on a level playing field," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Metaverse now: The top AR and VR devcices you can buy today
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American Airlines CEO Doug Parker stepping down
"Now is the right time for a handoff," said Parker, who'll be replaced by the airline's current president, Robert Isom.
Chris Cuomo drops SiriusXM show after being fired from CNN
Former anchor faces claims after being fired for trying to help older brother, former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, deal with harassment allegations.
UAE moving official workweek to Monday through Friday
Government employees would work a half-day on Friday, the traditional Muslim holy day, and then take Saturday and Sunday off.
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Biden expressed "deep concerns" to Putin over Ukraine, White House says
The White House said President Biden voiced "deep concerns" about Russia's "escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine."
Meadows says he won't cooperate with January 6 committee
Meadows said he believes the courts will be forced to weigh in on the dispute over executive privilege.
Nick Cannon's 5-month-old son dies of brain cancer
Zen, Cannon's youngest son, died from a form of brain cancer.
Epstein accuser wants Maxwell "behind bars for the rest of her life"
Sarah Ransome said she was recruited into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring in 2006 when she was just 22.
Jussie Smollett again denies faking attack: "There was no hoax"
Smollett is facing six felony counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about what happened that night.
Bannon's lawyers balk at government's push for a speedy trial
Former top Trump aide faces two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for refusing a subpoena from the House select committee investigation into January 6 Capitol attack.
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The 10 top housing markets of 2022: Think Boise, not Big Apple
The hottest real-estate markets next year are likely to be smaller cities with greater affordability, Realtor.com says.
UAE moving official workweek to Monday through Friday
Government employees would work a half-day on Friday, the traditional Muslim holy day, and then take Saturday and Sunday off.
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2,750 people have more wealth than half the planet: report
Inequality during the pandemic has swelled to the highest level in over a century, new economic data show.
Lawmakers inch closer to debt ceiling solution
House lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that would allow the Senate to raise the debt limit with a majority rather than 60 votes.
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American Airlines CEO Doug Parker stepping down
"Now is the right time for a handoff," said Parker, who'll be replaced by the airline's current president, Robert Isom.
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar hate speech
Coordinated lawsuits in the U.S. and the U.K. allege the tech giant contributed to ethnic cleansing by allowing hate speech to be spread on its platform.
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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.
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The Vintage Market had shows with up to 30,000 in attendance. After the pandemic, its owners found new ways to survive.
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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
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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)
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2,750 people have more wealth than half the planet: report
Inequality during the pandemic has swelled to the highest level in over a century, new economic data show.
Lawmakers inch closer to debt ceiling solution
House lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that would allow the Senate to raise the debt limit with a majority rather than 60 votes.
Meadows says he won't cooperate with January 6 committee
Meadows said he believes the courts will be forced to weigh in on the dispute over executive privilege.
Nick Cannon's 5-month-old son dies of brain cancer
Cannon said his son was "always smiling" and that he had "the most beautiful spirit."
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2,750 people have more wealth than half the planet: report
Inequality during the pandemic has swelled to the highest level in over a century, new economic data show.
Lawmakers inch closer to debt ceiling solution
House lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that would allow the Senate to raise the debt limit with a majority rather than 60 votes.
Meadows says he won't cooperate with January 6 committee
Meadows said he believes the courts will be forced to weigh in on the dispute over executive privilege.
Chris Cuomo drops SiriusXM show after being fired from CNN
Former anchor faces claims after being fired for trying to help older brother, former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, deal with harassment allegations.
Justice Department sues Texas over redistricting, alleging discrimination
The suit alleges that Texas has "again diluted the voting strength of minority Texans."
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U.S.-bound travelers scramble as new COVID test rules take effect
The new testing rules come as coronavirus cases rise ahead of the holidays. In the U.S., officials are reporting more than 100,000 new infections a day for the first time since early October.
CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
230,000 pounds of ham and pepperoni recalled for listeria
Perdue Premium Meat Co. unit says fully cooked pork products may be contaminated with infection-causing bacteria.
NYC first in U.S. to require vaccine for private sector employers
"We're going to do this so that every employer is on a level playing field," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Omicron COVID-19 variant found in 12 states
The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.
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CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
The 10 top housing markets of 2022: Think Boise, not Big Apple
The hottest real-estate markets next year are likely to be smaller cities with greater affordability, Realtor.com says.
CEO fires 900 employees on pre-holiday Zoom call
The firings are sparking outrage, with some sources noting the company had received $750M in funding days before the layoffs.
San Diego man sues for discrimination over natural hair style
Case against Encore Global is first to invoke California's CROWN Act prohibiting hairstyle discrimination.
Experts say economy needs some pandemic retirees to "unretire"
Americans are already working more days, longer hours and later in life than people in other industrial countries, but the average age of retirement ticked down during the pandemic.
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Rohingya sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar hate speech
Coordinated lawsuits in the U.S. and the U.K. allege the tech giant contributed to ethnic cleansing by allowing hate speech to be spread on its platform.
UAE moving official workweek to Monday through Friday
Government employees would work a half-day on Friday, the traditional Muslim holy day, and then take Saturday and Sunday off.
Biden expressed "deep concerns" to Putin over Ukraine, White House says
The White House said President Biden voiced "deep concerns" about Russia's "escalation of forces surrounding Ukraine."
Haitian gang releases 3 more hostages, U.S. religious group says
There are 12 adults and five children in the group of 16 U.S. citizens and one Canadian, including an 8-month-old.
"Silenced No More": One woman's allegations of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell
In her book, Sarah Ransome describes trauma and rape during childhood that, she says, primed her to become a victim of sexual abuse and threats of violence by Epstein. She talks with "CBS Sunday Morning" about how she "survived hell."
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Amanda Gorman reads new poem "Fugue"
Amanda Gorman took the world by storm when she became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history this past January. Now she's back with her third book of the year, a new collection of poetry including "Fugue," a piece she performed in front of CBS News cameras.
Amanda Gorman on future goals
Bestselling author and poet Amanda Gorman is releasing her third book of the year, "Call Us What We Carry." In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, Gorman reveals what the past year has truly been like for her after being thrust into the spotlight following her performance at President Biden's inauguration ceremony.
"Reading Rainbow" to return after 15-year hiatus
"Reading Rainbow Live" will stick with the structure of the original version, but young viewers will be able to engage with the live show via the virtual platform.
Jussie Smollett takes the stand at trial over allegedly staged attack
Smollett told jurors his side of the alleged attack that he's been accused of faking for attention.
Classic TV show "Reading Rainbow" to return
"Reading Rainbow" is making a comeback, hoping to reach a new generation of kids after more than 15 years off the air. "CBS Mornings" spoke with the show's creative director, Amy Guglielmo, and one of the new co-hosts, Rohit Gopal.
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Metaverse now: The top AR and VR devcices you can buy today
The metaverse isn't just a concept — with the right gear, you can start exploring it immediately. Here's how.
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar hate speech
Coordinated lawsuits in the U.S. and the U.K. allege the tech giant contributed to ethnic cleansing by allowing hate speech to be spread on its platform.
CEO fires 900 employees on pre-holiday Zoom call
The firings are sparking outrage, with some sources noting the company had received $750M in funding days before the layoffs.
The 10 top housing markets of 2022: Think Boise, not Big Apple
The hottest real-estate markets next year are likely to be smaller cities with greater affordability, Realtor.com says.
Holiday gift ideas to support small businesses
Etsy's trend expert, Dayna Isom Johnson, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss shopping from small businesses this holiday season and how to shop with intention. She also shows some examples of unique gifts available from small businesses selling on Etsy.
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Groups hope to save Florida's manatees amid record deaths
Humans caused this problem and we need to fix it, said Cora Berchem, who works for the nonprofit Save the Manatee.
Florida manatees dying in record numbers
It’s been a devastating year for Florida manatees, with more than 1,000 deaths, mostly from starvation — a new record. Seagrass, their main food source, has been ravaged by algae “super blooms,” as CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports. Tracy visited the dedicated people trying to protect and rescue these gentle giants.
What a former CDC director says about Omicron
Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, weighs in on the latest COVID-19 variant.
CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron
Moderna president said current COVID-19 vaccines probably aren't effective against the new variant.
Atlas 5 rocket launches two Space Force satellites
Two NASA payloads hitched a ride to orbit in a $1.14 billion Space Force mission.
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Jussie Smollett again denies faking attack: "There was no hoax"
Smollett is facing six felony counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about what happened that night.
Man admits to another killing just before his execution
David Neal Cox said he killed his sister-in-law in 2007 and provided detailed instructions on where investigators could find her remains, a prosecutor said.
Boyfriend of missing Florida woman charged with murder
Collin Knapp, 30, was arrested after tests showed blood on his clothing linked to 34-year-old Kathleen Moore, the sheriff said.
Jussie Smollett takes the stand at trial over allegedly staged attack
Smollett told jurors his side of the alleged attack that he's been accused of faking for attention.
Third party to probe events before Michigan school shooting
"It's critically important to the victims, our staff and our entire community that a full and transparent accounting be made," the district superintendent said.
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Atlas 5 rocket launches two Space Force satellites
Two NASA payloads hitched a ride to orbit in a $1.14 billion Space Force mission.
NASA monitoring "potentially hazardous" asteroid
NASA scientists say the "4660 Nereus" asteroid is about 330 meters wide and will come within 2.5 million miles of Earth next week. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details.
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.
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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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Patrick De La Cerda murder: Inside the case
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It's been 50 years since the infamous Attica prison riot
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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.
Bronx dad makes homemade food for homeless
Marty Rogers has fed the homeless on Thanksgiving for 44 years. He organizes a holiday meal at his church, Immaculate Conception, in the Bronx borough of New York. But he's been inspired to do more, so he created "Hope Walks" – a way to feed people in need multiple times a week.
Nunes leaving Congress to work for Trump
Republican Congressman Devin Nunes, a longtime Trump ally from California, is resigning his seat in the House to become CEO of Trump's new media company. CBS Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait has details.
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.
Amanda Gorman reads new poem "Fugue"
Amanda Gorman took the world by storm when she became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history this past January. Now she's back with her third book of the year, a new collection of poetry including "Fugue," a piece she performed in front of CBS News cameras.