Kroger's $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons halted by federal judge
The merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, an Oregon court finds in a decision that likely derails the deal.
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Altoona McDonald's visited by Luigi Mangione is flooded with negative reviews
Google said it has removed the disparaging comments because they violate its content policies.
As anger at UnitedHealthcare boils over, Americans pay more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
E-commerce sites hawk merchandise about UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Online platforms including Etsy and eBay are peddling mugs, candles and other products linked to the shooting death of Brian Thompson.
Another infant dies in outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat products
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Trump uses photo of himself with Jill Biden to announce new fragrance
President-elect Donald Trump announced a new line of merchandise on his Truth Social app, a fragrance line called "Fight, Fight, Fight."
U.S. "fondness for tall SUVs and pickups" compounds risks to pedestrians
The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
Fortnite creator Epic Games sends customers $72 million refund. Here's why.
The game's design nudged people into racking up unauthorized charges, the FTC said. Here's how customers will be refunded.
Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
Andrew Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
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Will HELOC interest rates continue dropping this December?
HELOC interest rates have been on a decline for much of 2024 but will they continue to drop this month?
Do 1-ounce gold bars make sense amid gold's price recovery?
The price of gold is ticking back upward, which could mean that some gold investments are better than others now.
What are the fastest ways to get rid of $5,000 in credit card debt?
If you've racked up $5,000 in credit card debt, these strategies can help you tackle it faster than you'd expect.
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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Trump Media's stock is halted after sudden plunge in DJT shares
Trading in Trump Media, owner of Truth Social, was halted briefly on Tuesday after the stock suddenly plunged.
Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.
TikTok sued by multiple states over app's impact on kids' health
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
Water supplier American Water Works says systems hacked
American Water Works says it's investigating impact of breach; utility supplies drinking water to 14 million people.
Trump Media & Technology chief operating officer resigns
Trump Media exec's exit comes as Truth Social's parent company is ordered to hand over nearly 800,000 shares to an investor.
Tesla sales drop as competition in electric vehicle market heats up
Tesla accounted for 80% of electric vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2020, but that figure fell to 55% last year.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect has outburst on way to court
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, is now awaiting extradition to New York City.
Franklin Fire in Malibu erupts near Pepperdine University, prompting evacuations
The Franklin Fire has burned 2,713 acres in Malibu, prompting evacuations and a shelter-in-place order at the Pepperdine University campus, which has since been lifted.
Kroger's $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons halted by federal judge
Merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, Oregon court finds in a decision that likely derails the deal.
Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
Andrew Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
Trump to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to be ambassador to Greece.
Feds collected records of congressional staff, reporters in Trump-era leak probes
The Justice Department failed to follow internal policy and ignored protections when seeking records from members of Congress, dozens of congressional staffers and members of the media, a watchdog found.
Prosecutors say Trump's conviction in "hush money" case should stand
Manhattan prosecutors say Donald Trump's election in November shouldn't mean his conviction in May needs to be vacated.
Here's who Trump has picked for Cabinet and other top jobs
Here's a list of people President-elect Donald Trump has chosen for critical Cabinet posts and top White House jobs.
What we know about man charged in UnitedHeathcare CEO shooting
Luigi Mangione is charged in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Planning to retire at 65? Most Americans have to stop working earlier.
Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning.
Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2025. Here's what to know.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Here's what to know about House bill to expand Social Security benefits
Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.
Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.
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Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
Andrew Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
E-commerce sites hawk merchandise about UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Online platforms including Etsy and eBay are peddling mugs, candles and other products linked to the shooting death of Brian Thompson.
GM to stop funding troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit
General Motors says it will move away from the robotaxi business and cease funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle division that originated as a San Francisco start-up.
Kroger $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons halted by federal judge
Merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, Oregon court finds in a decision that could derail the deal.
House task force releases final report on Trump assassination attempts
"The Task Force found that the tragic and shocking events in Butler, Pennsylvania were preventable and should not have happened," a House task force found.
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Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
Andrew Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
E-commerce sites hawk merchandise about UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Online platforms including Etsy and eBay are peddling mugs, candles and other products linked to the shooting death of Brian Thompson.
Kroger $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons halted by federal judge
Merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, Oregon court finds in a decision that could derail the deal.
Another infant dies in outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat products
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Altoona McDonald's visited by Luigi Mangione is flooded with negative reviews
Google said it has removed the disparaging comments because they violate its content policies.
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Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico
Andrew Ferguson, who is already one of the FTC's five commissioners, will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
Trump to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to be ambassador to Greece.
House task force releases final report on Trump assassination attempts
"The Task Force found that the tragic and shocking events in Butler, Pennsylvania were preventable and should not have happened," a House task force found.
McConnell suffers fall on Capitol Hill, prompting medical treatment
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the outgoing Republican leader in the Senate, suffered a fall on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and received medical treatment.
New York prosecutors say Trump's conviction in "hush money" case should stand
Manhattan prosecutors say Donald Trump's election in November shouldn't mean his conviction in May needs to be vacated.
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Another infant dies in outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat products
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Jamie Foxx reveals he had brain bleed and stroke last year
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
EPA bans two cleaner solvents linked to cancer
The Environmental Protection Agency banned two solvents known to cause a range of cancers: trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE).
Mysterious illness, dubbed "disease X," has killed dozens in Congo, WHO says
The WHO says 406 cases of the disease have been recorded and that more than half of those who died were children younger than 5.
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Arctic tundra becoming a source of carbon dioxide emissions, NOAA warns
The Arctic tundra has historically helped reduce global emissions. But rising temperatures and wildfires in the region are changing that, scientists say.
Trump to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to be ambassador to Greece.
Syrians elated but anxious as they pore over ousted Assad's palace
Crowds came to sightsee around what was once the palace of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad and to get to know the Islamist fighters who swept into Damascus.
Australian warship test-fires Tomahawk missile off U.S. coast
Australia's naval expansion plan comes as China and other powers in the Asia-Pacific and beyond build up their firepower.
Champion cyclist admits to lesser charge after death of Olympian wife
Rohan Dennis admitted to a charge of creating a risk of harm in relation to the December 2023 road death of his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins.
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Christian Slater, Patrick Gibson on "Dexter" prequel series
Actors Christian Slater and Patrick Gibson join "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to expect in "Dexter: Original Sin," which takes place 15 years before audiences first met Dexter in the original award-winning series.
Jamie Foxx reveals he had brain bleed and stroke last year
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Christian Slater, Patrick Gibson on "Dexter"
Actors Christian Slater and Patrick Gibson join "CBS Mornings" to talk about starring in the highly-anticipated prequel "Dexter: Original Sin." The series takes place 15 years before audiences first met Dexter from the original award-winning series starring Michael C. Hall. It follows young Dexter, played by Gibson, as he evolves from college student to serial killing vigilante. Slater stars as Dexter's father, a homicide detective who teaches his son an ethical code for killing.
Billie Eilish on her doubts and new music
Billie Eilish is already a nine-time Grammy winner, but the 22-year-old says she still has doubts about her ability to create new music. She spoke to CBS News' Anthony Mason about her fears and her success.
Extended interview: Billie Eilish
In this web exclusive, "Sunday Morning" correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with music superstar Billie Eilish to talk about performing on her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour (her first without brother Finneas). She also discusses welcoming the label of "songwriter"; what she learned from writing the "Barbie" song "What Was I Made For?"; the perceived criticisms of her singing voice and the liberation she discovered after starting vocal lessons; and the power that she says comes from expressing vulnerability in her art.
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GM to stop funding troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit
General Motors says it will move away from the robotaxi business and cease funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle division that originated as a San Francisco start-up.
How will Trump term change AI safety?
President-elect Donald Trump has promised changes to policies regarding artificial intelligence. Elizabeth Kelly, the director of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute, joins CBS News with more on the safety atmosphere already in place to study the technology.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Microsoft 365 suffers outage Tuesday morning
Microsoft 365 users reported being unable to access essential apps Tuesday morning.
Who is David Sacks, Trump's crypto, AI czar?
The second Trump administration is poised to be a powerful ally for the crypto industry. President-elect Donald Trump spoke highly of cryptocurrencies on the campaign trail, and his cabinet picks reflect that, with former PayPal executive David Sacks set to serve as Trump's crypto and artificial intelligence czar. Makena Kelly, senior politics reporter for Wired, joins CBS News to dig into Sacks' background.
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Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
When should consumers buy electric cars?
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
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Luigi Mangione's behavior before court hearing
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione fought extradition to New York in a Pennsylvania court on Tuesday. Before entering the courthouse, he pulled away from authorities and yelled towards reporters. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Anna Schecter have more on the suspect and the case.
How to protect your packages from porch pirates
Front door surveillance cameras can help catch people stealing packages, but they don't necessarily help stop the thefts. Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at several ways people are trying to protect themselves from porch pirates this holiday season.
Accused CEO killer fights extradition
The 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is being held without bail in Pennsylvania as he fights extradition to New York, where the murder took place. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
CEO murder suspect has outburst outside court
The suspect charged in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was denied bail at a hearing Tuesday in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. During his appearance, a shackled Luigi Mangione shouted as he entered the courthouse. CBS News coordinating producer for crime and public safety Anna Schecter has the latest details.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries in court
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries appeared in court on Long Island for a hearing in his federal sex trafficking case. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports on what occurred in the proceeding.
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Emily Calandrelli talks Blue Origin mission
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
NASA's Artemis moon mission delayed yet again
NASA's next two Artemis moon missions have been pushed back once again, with the first lunar landing in more than a half-century not scheduled to take place until at least mid-2027. NASA said the delay is partly so that it can address issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield.
NASA delays next 2 Artemis moon missions to address heat shield, other issues
Heat shield damage seen during the first Artemis test flight is now understood, NASA says, but more time is needed to implement fixes.
More on small asteroid near Earth
A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Raw milk must be tested for bird flu, USDA says
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a national mandate requiring raw and unpasteurized milk be tested for bird flu. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Inside the Idaho abortion ban case
A federal appeals court heard arguments on Tuesday over Idaho's strict abortion laws, which ban the procedure unless it's necessary to save the pregnant woman's life. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has details.
Trump calls for ceasefire in Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump is signaling a departure from the Biden administration's approach to military aid for Ukraine. David Kramer, executive director of the George W. Bush Institute, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how this could impact the war.
Netanyahu testifies in corruption case
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in court Tuesday as a criminal defendant in his long-running corruption trial. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the details.