IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
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Americans are quitting at record rates, led by these 5 states
Workers are quitting at the highest rates in states where unemployment is low and employers are desperate to hire.
Why one famed investor is fretting about "superbubbles"
Jeremy Grantham is famous for spotting stock market crashes before they occur. The next one will be a doozy, he predicts.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
"New York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency," the city's new mayor said.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Crypto.com says hackers stole more than $30M in bitcoin, ethereum
Cryptocurrency exchange temporarily suspended withdrawals after cybercriminals raided 483 customer accounts.
Queen Elizabeth is hiring a housekeeper — for minimum wage
The job advert wants someone with a "proactive approach" and a willingness to work for $12.96 an hour, the base wage in U.K..
More than 300,000 pacifiers recalled over choking hazard
No injuries have yet been reported from the pacifiers.
Carhartt faces backlash after mandating worker vaccinations
CEO Mark Valade said an unvaccinated workforce is a "business risk that our company is unwilling to take."
Mom sues Meta and Snap after daughter's suicide
Tammy Rodriguez alleges her daughter's suicide stemmed from an "extreme addiction" to the social media apps.
What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
How are private insurers supplying free COVID-19 tests?
Roughly half of the nation's largest private insurers require Americans to seek reimbursement for home tests.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
Peloton shares slide after report it is pausing production
Maker of connected workout machines will temporarily stop making its signature bikes and treadmills, according to CNBC.
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Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito's death, FBI says
Petito died of "blunt-force injuries to the head and neck, with manual strangulation," according to the FBI.
Man charged with making election-related threats to Georgia officials
Chad Chistopher Stark allegedly used Craigslist to threaten Governor Brian Kemp and others.
Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dead at 68
Louie Anderson's career as a comedian and actor spanned more than four decades.
Mom charged for saying she'll "bring every single gun loaded" over school's mask rule
Officials are investigating a threat made by a parent at a Virginia school board meeting.
Amy Schneider ties second-place "Jeopardy!" record for consecutive games won
Schneider, the first woman to break $1 million in winnings on the quiz show, has now won 38 games and $1,307,200.
More than 300,000 pacifiers recalled over choking hazard
No injuries have yet been reported from the pacifiers.
University revokes Giuliani and Flynn's honorary degrees
"Revoking these honorary degrees reinforces our values and allows us to lead with truth and integrity," the university's president said.
How are private insurers supplying free COVID-19 tests?
Roughly half of the nation's largest private insurers require Americans to seek reimbursement for home tests.
1 NYPD officer killed, another "fighting for his life" after shooting in Harlem
"I am struggling to find the words to express the tragedy we're enduring," New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Friday.
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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.
More than 300,000 pacifiers recalled over choking hazard
No injuries have yet been reported from the pacifiers.
Mom sues Meta and Snap after daughter's suicide
Tammy Rodriguez alleges her daughter's suicide stemmed from an "extreme addiction" to the social media apps.
How are private insurers supplying free COVID-19 tests?
Roughly half of the nation's largest private insurers require Americans to seek reimbursement for home tests.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
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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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1 NYPD officer killed, another "fighting for his life" after shooting in Harlem
"I am struggling to find the words to express the tragedy we're enduring," New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Friday.
More than 300,000 pacifiers recalled over choking hazard
No injuries have yet been reported from the pacifiers.
Amy Schneider ties second-place "Jeopardy!" record for consecutive games won
Schneider, the first woman to break $1 million in winnings on the quiz show, has now won 38 games and $1,307,200.
Krystof Hrabik suspended for allegedly making racial gesture, AHL says
The player was caught on video making a racial gesture at a Black player.
Young adults step up amid EMT shortage in New York town
During a pandemic-driven volunteer EMT shortage in Sackets Harbor, New York, a group of teens stepped up to fill the gap.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," January 23, 2022
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, and Representative Bennie Thompson and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" Sunday.
The Electoral Count Act and the next steps on voting rights
A bipartisan group of senators is now working on narrower election reforms after the Senate failed to pass major voting rights legislation this week.
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to busiest border sector
The move means asylum-seekers will be returned to an area of Mexico the U.S. warns Americans not to visit because of rampant crime and kidnappings.
University revokes honorary degrees given to Giuliani and Flynn
"Revoking these honorary degrees reinforces our values and allows us to lead with truth and integrity," the university's president said.
Man charged with making election-related threats to Georgia officials
Chad Chistopher Stark allegedly used Craigslist to threaten Governor Brian Kemp and others.
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How are private insurers supplying free COVID-19 tests?
Roughly half of the nation's largest private insurers require Americans to seek reimbursement for home tests.
Study: Vaccine doesn't reduce fertility, but men's COVID infection might
Researchers from Boston University analyzed data from more than 2,000 couples trying to conceive.
How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
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IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
Americans are quitting at record rates, led by these 5 states
Workers are quitting at the highest rates in states where unemployment is low and employers are desperate to hire.
Why one famed investor is fretting about "superbubbles"
Jeremy Grantham is famous for spotting stock market crashes before they occur. The next one will be a doozy, he predicts.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
"New York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency," the city's new mayor said.
A record 9 million Americans are out sick amid COVID surge
The nation's worker shortage is intensifying as the Omicron variant spreads, impacting a range of industries.
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Austrian Parliament votes to make vaccines mandatory for most adults
The mandate is the strictest of its kind so far in the European Union.
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to busiest border sector
The move means asylum-seekers will be returned to an area of Mexico the U.S. warns Americans not to visit because of rampant crime and kidnappings.
Huge, deadly explosion caused by tragic road crash in Ghana
A truck carrying explosives intended for mining collided with a motorcycle, setting off a blast that left a massive crater, and more than a dozen people dead.
Biden's chief of staff on potential Putin sanctions: "Nothing on the economic side is off the table"
Ron Klain says the decision on whether to personally sanction Putin would be made "at the appropriate time" by the president and national security officials.
Pope vows justice for abuse victims after predecessor faulted
A German report found that Pope Benedict XVI mishandled four cases of abusive clergy during his tenure as archbishop of Munich.
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Sundance Film Festival 2022: Opening highlights
For the second year in a row, the Utah-based festival is a virtual event, with world premiere documentaries and narrative films streaming online. Here are some of the early highlights.
Amy Schneider ties second-place "Jeopardy!" record for consecutive games won
Schneider, the first woman to break $1 million in winnings on the quiz show, has now won 38 games and $1,307,200.
Comedian Louie Anderson dies at 68
Comedian Louie Anderson died of cancer. He was 68. Anderson shot to stardom doing stand-up comedy in the 80’s and was later named one of the “100 greatest stand-up comics” ever. As an actor, Anderson starred in films like “Coming to America,” and he channeled his mother for his Emmy-winning performance as “Christine” in the hit TV series “Baskets.”
Iconic rocker and actor Meat Loaf dies at 74
Rock superstar and actor Meat Loaf has died. The larger-than-life performer burst onto the music scene with his 1977 album "Bat Out of Hell" -- which became one of the best selling albums of all time. Vladimir Duthiers looks back on his six-decade career.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
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Mom sues Meta and Snap after daughter's suicide
Tammy Rodriguez alleges her daughter's suicide stemmed from an "extreme addiction" to the social media apps.
Netflix tanks again as investors question growth prospects
Streaming giant's stock price has fallen sharply after management said they expect to add fewer subscribers.
IRS will require people to sign up with ID.me to access their online accounts
Starting this summer, an ID.me account will be required to view a tax transcript or pull up payment history on IRS.gov.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams converts first paycheck into crypto
"New York is the center of the world, and we want it to be the center of cryptocurrency," the city's new mayor said.
Slain officer's sister says Facebook should be held liable for her brother's death
Speaking exclusively with CBS Morning's co-anchor Tony Dokoupil, Underwood Jacobs said her brother, federal Officer Pat Underwood, would still be alive today if it wasn't for Facebook.
Science
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Massive coral reef found in Tahiti "twilight zone"
Humans and climate change are killing the world's reefs. The latest discovery of one of the largest deepwater reefs offers hope they can survive.
Sea dragon fossil discovered
An almost-perfect fossil of a 180-million-year-old reptile was discovered in a drained reservoir in England. As Charlie D'Agata reports, the rare find of the bones of a "Sea Dragon" that is over 33-feet long may help scientists learn about why these beasts failed to adapt to a changing climate.
COVID crisis in Missouri
With its relatively low vaccination rate, Missouri is under a crush of COVID-19 patients as hospitals are filled to capacity. One unvaccinated woman who's been hospitalized for weeks is now urging everyone to get the shot. Carter Evans reports.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
SpaceX launches 49 more Starlink satellites
SpaceX fired off its third Falcon 9 of 2022 on Tuesday, boosting another 49 Starlink internet satellites into orbit as the company continues building out a globe-spanning network of commercial broadband relay stations. Watch the launch.
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1 NYPD officer killed, another "fighting for his life" after shooting in Harlem
"I am struggling to find the words to express the tragedy we're enduring," New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Friday.
NYPD officials give update on Harlem shooting
New York City officials spoke Friday after a 22-year-old officer was killed in a shooting while on duty. Watch the press conference here.
Two men face charges after separate incidents of unruly behavior on flights
The charges announced by the Department of Justice come after the Federal Aviation Administration and FBI said they were working on a new process for taking legal action in cases of egregious behavior.
Laundrie claimed responsibility for Petito's death
The FBI revealed that a notebook found with the remains of Brian Laundrie "contained written statements claiming responsibility" for Gabby Petito's death. The FBI said it is officially closing its investigation.
Man charged with threatening election officials
There's been a surge of threats against government officials over the last year related to the pandemic and the 2020 election. The latest involves a Texas man who the Justice Department says threatened to kill top government officials in Georgia. Jeff Pegues has the details.
Space
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Atlas 5 launches two Space Force satellites
The two satellites will monitor other spacecraft in the high altitudes favored by communications stations and spycraft.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
SpaceX launches 105 small satellites in "rideshare" mission
SpaceX plans up to four commercial rideshare missions per year to provide low-cost access to space.
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Top U.S. athletes to watch at Beijing Winter Olympics
Thousands of the world's best athletes are getting ready for the Beijing Winter Olympics. These top Americans should be on your list to watch.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
Notable Deaths in 2022
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sidney Poitier 1927-2022
A look at the career of the Oscar-winning actor-director, one of Hollywood's legendary trailblazers.
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Preview: "Indivisible - Healing Hate"
Paramount+ will exclusively premiere "Indivisible - Healing Hate," a gripping six-part documentary narrated by Mandy Patinkin that traces the origins of anti-government extremism and how it built on a deadly series of historical events over decades to culminate in the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
NYPD officials give update on Harlem shooting
New York City officials spoke Friday after a 22-year-old officer was killed in a shooting while on duty. Watch the press conference here.
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.
Biden addresses U.S. supply chain issues
President Biden announced a new semiconductor facility will be built in Ohio to help alleviate supply chain issues. Plus, the Biden administration is preparing for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joined CBSN's Lana Zak to break down the latest news.
Hockey star Willie O'Ree on "The Takeout"
Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O'Ree joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss being the first Black player in the NHL and the adversity he overcame on and off the ice.