One city might do away with apartment security deposits
Scrounging up the lump sum can make it hard to afford a roof over your head. Cincinnati just might have a solution.
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Peloton stands by ad despite accusations of sexism
After uproar, exercise bike maker says TV spot is meant to "celebrate that fitness and wellness journey."
In Elon Musk trial, rescuer dubbed "pedo guy" describes hurt
Cave explorer Vernon Unsworth choked up in the defamation trial, saying Musk's tweet made him feel "ashamed, dirtied."
Takata recalls 1.4 million BMW 3 Series over air bag defect
A new air bag defect has been found in 1.4 million BMW 3-Series cars. BMW says some owners should stop driving them
Nearly 700,000 Americans could lose food stamps under Trump administration plan
Critics say new rules that stiffen work requirements for federal nutrition aid will hurt the poor.
Passengers sue Lyft after they were allegedly assaulted by drivers
There have been more than 500 allegations against Lyft and Uber between 2014 and 2018.
United Airline's Oscar Munoz giving up CEO seat
President J. Scott Kirby will be the new chief executive to navigate a choppy period for the airline.
Peloton bike ad divides internet over body imagery
The internet is abuzz over a Peloton ad that some say implies an already thin woman needs to lose some weight.
Sushi, salads and spring rolls recalled on listeria fears
Products are sold in 31 states and Washington, D.C., by Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Walgreens and other retailers.
Spirit Airlines glitch causes some customers to miss flights
"I'm so upset and disappointed right now," one traveler posted. She had received a message that her 9:10 a.m. flight had been delayed until 3 p.m., but it departed on time.
Viacom and CBS officially back together again
Can the newly merged ViacomCBS work the second time around? Investors hope the streaming revolution can make it so.
AMC Theatre workers press for holiday and overtime pay
A 1930s law exempts hourly movie house employees from protections given to other low-wage workers.
Toughest jobs? Try working in a pet store
Retail employees have a higher rate of injury and illness than factory and construction workers, federal data show.
Bankruptcy judge mulls $1.3M bonus for opioid company CEO
Many state attorneys general contend the drug company executive bears some responsibility for deadly epidemic.
How not to lose your AirPods: Put them on a $60 cord
Nordstrom has a holiday gift for the forgetful — a special strap to help users stay attached to the pricey earbuds.
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Impeachment updates: Pelosi calls for drafting of articles of impeachment
"The president's actions have seriously violated the Constitution," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says
Is there a better way to raise boys to avoid toxic masculinity?
"We tell boys, 'Don't be scared. Don't be vulnerable. Don't cry. Don't be weak. Be strong. Be stoic. Keep it inside.' That is so profoundly damaging."
Alleged rape victim set on fire on way to court hearing
Indian woman was in critical condition after allegedly being set on fire by two men she had accused of rape as she traveled to give evidence against them in court, police said.
SpaceX launches cargo ship on three-day flight to space station
The SpaceX launch is the first of two rapid-fire cargo delivery missions to the International Space Station.
Eiffel Tower closed, train stations deserted as strikes sweep France
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in one of the biggest public sector strikes in decades
Pelosi to reporter who asks if she hates Trump: "Don't mess with me"
Pelosi said the president is a "coward" and "cruel," but that she still prays for him
Feds take action against Russian hacking group
The Treasury and Justice Departments announced they're taking action against Evil Corp, a Russian hacking group that used malware to steal more than $100 million.
Watch live: Trump dines with U.N. Security Council representatives
The lunch comes after awkward moments for the president on the international stage at the NATO summit in London.
49ers suspend announcer for "dark skin" comment about star QB
Tim Ryan apologizes for saying Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson was adept at carrying out fakes because of his "dark skin color with a dark football"
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Spice company links farmers around the globe with American palates
Ethan Frisch founded Burlap & Barrel after discovering new flavors during his time as an aid worker in Afghanistan
The Farmer's Dog tests pet food recipes on humans
A sick dog led this co-founder to start a human-grade dog-food business
Rent and swap furniture as your lifestyle changes
A furniture startup called Feather allows nesters to rent home items so they aren't weighed down by physical belongings
Joe Ricketts on free enterprise, the engine that drives America
Despite a pending recession, the founder of Ameritrade says the country's strength continues to come from job opportunities created by new businesses
Their restaurant has donated 30,000 meals, and counting
They met years ago. Eventually they got engaged. Now they run a philanthropic-minded sandwich shop with a big heart
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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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Eiffel Tower closed, train stations deserted as strikes sweep France
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in one of the biggest public sector strikes in decades
Watch live: Trump dines with United Nations Security Council representatives
The lunch comes after awkward moments for the president on the international stage at the NATO summit in London.
Alleged rape victim set on fire on way to court hearing
Indian woman was in critical condition after allegedly being set on fire by two men she had accused of rape as she traveled to give evidence against them in court, police said.
Israeli same-sex couples find legal loophole for marriage
Israel embraces gay tourists – and even hosts a gay Pride – but lags behind when it comes to gay rights
Reindeer near Santa's hometown need help to survive a warming climate
The herds feed on lichen, a mossy plant, but when the snow melts and freezes over, they have trouble getting to the food
U.S.
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Biden uses NATO video in new campaign ad
The ad includes the now infamous NATO video as well as the U.N. General Assembly laughing at Trump during his speech.
John Kerry endorses Joe Biden, will tour with him in Iowa
The former secretary of state and 2004 Democratic presidential nominee will join Biden on his "No Malarkey" bus tour.
Feds take action against Russian hacking group
The Treasury and Justice Departments announced they're taking action against Evil Corp, a Russian hacking group that used malware to steal more than $100 million.
Pelosi to reporter who asks if she hates Trump: "Don't mess with me"
Pelosi said the president is a "coward" and "cruel," but that she still prays for him
One city might do away with apartment security deposits
Scrounging up the lump sum can make it hard to afford a roof over your head. Cincinnati just might have a solution.
Politics
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Biden uses NATO video in new campaign ad
The ad includes the now infamous NATO video as well as the U.N. General Assembly laughing at Trump during his speech.
John Kerry endorses Joe Biden, will tour with him in Iowa
The former secretary of state and 2004 Democratic presidential nominee will join Biden on his "No Malarkey" bus tour.
Feds take action against Russian hacking group
The Treasury and Justice Departments announced they're taking action against Evil Corp, a Russian hacking group that used malware to steal more than $100 million.
Watch live: Trump dines with United Nations Security Council representatives
The lunch comes after awkward moments for the president on the international stage at the NATO summit in London.
Pelosi: "I am asking our chairmen to proceed with articles of impeachment"
Lawmakers are contemplating the next steps in the probe following testimony from four constitutional scholars on Wednesday.
Entertainment
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"Jagged Little Pill" director Diane Paulus
Alanis Morissette's music is making the transition to Broadway, in a new stage musical inspired by her landmark album "Jagged Little Pill." Correspondent Luke Burbank met backstage with Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus ("Pippin," "Hair," "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess"), who talked about her attraction to the material and the cathartic ritual of theater.
Judge makes it clear to Chris Brown: No more pet monkeys
If the singer pays for his forfeited capuchin's care - and doesn't try to get any new illegal pets - criminal charges will be dropped in the summer.
Joycelyn Savage denies creating Patreon account in new video
Patreon shut down the account of someone claiming to be Savage who alleged R. Kelly abused her both mentally and physically.
Viacom and CBS officially back together again
Can the newly merged ViacomCBS work the second time around? Investors hope the streaming revolution can make it so.
Peloton stands by ad despite accusations of sexism
After uproar, exercise bike maker says TV spot is meant to "celebrate that fitness and wellness journey."
Technology
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Peloton stands by ad despite accusations of sexism
After uproar, exercise bike maker says TV spot is meant to "celebrate that fitness and wellness journey."
How not to lose your AirPods: Put them on a $60 cord
Nordstrom has a holiday gift for the forgetful — a special strap to help users stay attached to the pricey earbuds.
High winds force 24-hour delay for launch of SpaceX cargo ship
SpaceX's 19th cargo flight to the space station will deliver more than 5,500 pounds of supplies and equipment.
Report finds many free dating apps don't screen for sex offenders
Janine Dunphy said she was attacked by a man with three prior rape convictions.
Larry Page and Sergey Brin step down as leaders of Alphabet
Sundar Pichai will take the reins as chief executive, marking a major change in the internet giant's management.
Science
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Climate models have been right all along, study finds
Even the rather primitive climate computer models of the 1970s, 80s and 90s were impressively accurate, lending extra credibility to the much more advanced climate models of today, study finds
SpaceX launches cargo ship on three-day flight to space station
The SpaceX launch is the first of two rapid-fire cargo delivery missions to the International Space Station.
High winds force 24-hour delay for launch of SpaceX cargo ship
SpaceX's 19th cargo flight to the space station will deliver more than 5,500 pounds of supplies and equipment.
Beached sperm whale found with 220 pounds of trash in stomach
"All this material was in a huge ball in the stomach and some of it it looked like it had been there for some time," researchers said.
2019 is set to end the hottest decade on record, report says
This year will likely be the second or third warmest year ever recorded, according to a UN agency.
Health
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Firefighters deaths from 9/11-linked illnesses hits grim milestone
Last year, the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York reported 170 deaths related to the attacks.
Sushi, salads and spring rolls recalled on listeria fears
Products are sold in 31 states and Washington, D.C., by Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Walgreens and other retailers.
Toughest jobs? Try working in a pet store
Retail employees have a higher rate of injury and illness than factory and construction workers, federal data show.
How a heart-revival device could "revolutionize" transplants
The Organ Care System, or Heart in a Box, gives surgeons about 12 hours to get the heart to the recipient, double the amount of time in a traditional transplant
Woman fighting with insurance for follow-up breast cancer tests
Mammograms can save lives, but in some cases, insurance companies are refusing to cover follow-up tests ordered by doctors.
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United Airline's Oscar Munoz giving up CEO seat
President J. Scott Kirby will be the new chief executive to navigate a choppy period for the airline.
Sushi, salads and spring rolls recalled on listeria fears
Products are sold in 31 states and Washington, D.C., by Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Walgreens and other retailers.
Spirit Airlines glitch causes some customers to miss flights
"I'm so upset and disappointed right now," one traveler posted. She had received a message that her 9:10 a.m. flight had been delayed until 3 p.m., but it departed on time.
Viacom and CBS officially back together again
Can the newly merged ViacomCBS work the second time around? Investors hope the streaming revolution can make it so.
AMC Theatre workers press for holiday and overtime pay
A 1930s law exempts hourly movie house employees from protections given to other low-wage workers.
Crime
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"Predator" ex-trooper out on parole admits molesting another teen
"He's engaging in the exact same behavior, the exact same thing," a prosecutor said of Michael K. Evans.
Blind inmate to die in the electric chair for killing ex-girlfriend
Lee Hall was convicted in the 1991 burning death of his estranged girlfriend.
19 women sue Lyft over harassment, rape
Ride-share giant Lyft is defending its commitment to safety after 19 women allege they were sexually harassed, abused or raped by Lyft drivers. A lawsuit filed Wednesday says the company’s “response to this sexual predator crisis amongst Lyft drivers has been appallingly inadequate." Jamie Yuccas reports.
Two killed in Pearl Harbor shooting
A deadly shooting at the historic Pearl Harbor naval base prompted an urgent security review. The Navy says a U.S. sailor shot three Defense Department employees Wednesday then killed himself. Two of the workers died and the other is in a hospital. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Passengers sue Lyft after they were allegedly assaulted by drivers
There have been more than 500 allegations against Lyft and Uber between 2014 and 2018.
Space
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SpaceX launches cargo ship on three-day flight to space station
The SpaceX launch is the first of two rapid-fire cargo delivery missions to the International Space Station.
High winds force 24-hour delay for launch of SpaceX cargo ship
SpaceX's 19th cargo flight to the space station will deliver more than 5,500 pounds of supplies and equipment.
Astronauts replace coolant pumps on $2 billion cosmic ray detector
New pumps are needed to revive the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer and give it a new lease on life.
Massive black hole that "should not even exist" discovered
A black hole with a mass of about 70 times that of the sun is lurking across our galaxy.
Spacewalkers continue repair of cosmic ray detector
Astronauts carry out second of four spacewalks to repair the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, the costliest science instrument aboard the International Space Station
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Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
Mall stores that don't exist anymore
These once iconic mall retailers have fallen victim to changing times
New movies coming in 2020: The most anticipated films on the way
From Mulan to the next Fast and Furious film, these are the new movies fans are most looking forward to in 2020
Terrifying cults
Cult leaders and their followers have left people hurt and in some cases, have left scores of people dead
Mary Whyte's portraits of veterans
"We the People" is a collection of watercolor paintings depicting the diversity of U.S. service members from every state of the union
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CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Title IX
Obama-era rules set tough new standards for how schools should handle cases of sexual misconduct on campus under Title IX. But some alleged victims say the investigations made matters worse, while many of the accused claim they're being denied due process. Now, the Trump administration has offered a new set of guidelines. Will that fix the problems?
ViacomCBS rings Nasdaq opening bell
CBS and Viacom have completed their merger. ViacomCBS Chairman Shari Redstone and ViacomCBS President and CEO Bob Bakish celebrated the new corporate combination with a ceremonial ringing of the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York's Times Square. Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Porn
With smartphones and wireless internet, gaining access to pornography has never been easier for young people. But experts say early exposure to porn can "rewire" young people’s brains, distort their views of sexual behavior, and even contribute to dating violence. Now, educators are trying to find ways to teach kids how to think critically about porn to help them foster healthier relationships.
"Jagged Little Pill" director Diane Paulus
Alanis Morissette's music is making the transition to Broadway, in a new stage musical inspired by her landmark album "Jagged Little Pill." Correspondent Luke Burbank met backstage with Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus ("Pippin," "Hair," "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess"), who talked about her attraction to the material and the cathartic ritual of theater.
Pelosi asking to proceed with articles of impeachment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler to draft articles of impeachment against President Trump. "Sadly, but with confidence and humility, with allegiance to our founders, and a heart full of love for America, today I am asking our chairman to proceed with articles of impeachment," Pelosi said Thursday. Watch her remarks.
