Americans turn to crowdfunding to pay medical bills
1 in 5 Americans report contributing to a medical-related crowdfunding campaign for friends, family, even strangers.
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Claiming the Child Tax Credit: Tips for parents
The recently expanded credit is one of several options parents can use at tax time to get money back from the IRS.
Wells Fargo to pay $3 billion for phony-account scandal
Bank settles over widespread abuse of millions of customers of its banking, auto-lending and mortgage businesses.
Trump suggests more farm bailouts as China purchases fall short
In an all-caps tweet, President Trump said more farm aid would be paid by tariffs, which are paid by U.S. consumers.
1 Mike Bloomberg = 660,000 American households, wealthwise
The billionaire media mogul's vast wealth has fueled his run for president, but it could also become a liability.
Google secretly monitors millions of schoolkids: lawsuit
New Mexico AG claims the company uses its dominance in educational software to track millions of future customers.
There are now more than 7,000 craft brewers in the U.S. alone
In 2018, domestic sales reached a record $27.6 billion, representing 24% of the American beer market.
Warren drafts document to release people from NDAs with Bloomberg
During the presidential debate Wednesday, Warren called on Bloomberg to release people from NDAs in a contentious exchange.
Redlining maps are gone, but problem hasn't disappeared
Mike Bloomberg claims the practice ultimately triggered the 2008 housing crash — but where does the term come from?
How to get your tax refund ASAP
If you're one of the 70% of Americans expecting a refund, here are the steps to get your money quickly.
Kia recalls 200,000 SUVs and vans for electrical problems
Owners should park outside and away from structures because of the risk of an electrical short and fire.
U.S. women's soccer players seek $66M in discrimination suit
The U.S. women's national team players are seeking damages as part of their gender discrimination lawsuit.
USC will offer free tuition to families making under $80,000
The school also says it won't count home equity anymore in financial aid calculations.
Supreme Oreos are selling on eBay for over $10,000
Fans are eager to get their hands on the limited-edition cookies — and are willing to spend whatever it takes to do so.
Bloomberg and NDAs: How these agreements work
Critics say the legal restrictions muzzle employees — and there is recent precedent for freeing them to speak.
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Number of U.S. coronavirus cases passes 30
Most of the 34 coronavirus cases in the U.S. are people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
Weinstein jury indicates possible deadlock on most serious counts
A judge ordered the jury to continue their deliberations Friday.
Bloomberg says his company will release women from NDAs
The former New York City mayor said his company has identified three NDAs involving complaints by women about comments they claimed Mike Bloomberg had made.
Sanders: Trump would "chew" Bloomberg up in a debate
Bernie Sanders tells 60 Minutes he was surprised by how unprepared Michael Bloomberg seemed at Wednesday's debate and sounded off on a hypothetical debate matchup between Bloomberg and President Trump. See the full interview with Sanders, Sunday.
Man convicted of killing 2 who intervened in hate tirade
A young Somali immigrant wearing a hijab said Jeremy Christian yelled "F*** Muslims" at her before the deadly attack
Mother helps rescue truck driver from fiery crash
Holly McNally ran towards the flames and helped save a driver after his tanker overturned.
Harry and Meghan will stop using Sussex Royal this spring
The couple had intended to use Sussex Royal for their upcoming nonprofit organization.
"Friends" reunion special officially confirmed
After more than 15 years of begging by loyal fans, the six original cast members will finally come together for a reunion special.
Is artificial intelligence making racial profiling worse?
Cops use high-tech "predictive policing" tools to zero on on potential wrongdoing before it happens. But who pays the price?
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There are now more than 7,000 craft brewers in the U.S. alone
In 2018, domestic sales reached a record $27.6 billion, representing 24% of the American beer market.
A small town silver-screen fairy tale, with real buttered popcorn
Craig Smith used his life savings to turn a former firehouse in Kingston, Wash., into the tiny town's only movie house, the Firehouse Theater
Generous portions: This restaurant donates 100% of its profits
A finance executive took a leap of faith to exemplify what's possible with a "'better for the world' kind of crazy."
Yelp names its top restaurant: a shawarma food truck
Shawarma Guys has nearly 500 five-star reviews and serves out 900 plates a day.
Power of the pencil in the digital age
In this digital age, people are likely to grab a keyboard to craft a message. But business owner Caroline Weaver is working to make sure the pencil is not erased.
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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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Harry and Meghan will stop using Sussex Royal this spring
The couple had intended to use Sussex Royal for their upcoming nonprofit organization.
Before Trump visit, Indian city gets a facelift and a wall
Authorities in India are spending millions of dollars to give a city a facelift ahead of President Trump's first official visit to the country.
Mexican immigrant is 7th person to die in ICE custody in 5 months
David Hernandez Colula died Thursday at a hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.
Number of U.S. coronavirus cases passes 30, officials say
Most of the 34 coronavirus cases in the U.S. are people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
46,000-year-old bird found in Siberia
Along with the ancient bird, scientists are also studying an 18,000-year-old puppy and other extremely old specimens.
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Man convicted of killing 2 who intervened in hate tirade
A young Somali immigrant wearing a hijab said Jeremy Christian yelled "F*** Muslims" at her before the deadly attack
This week on "Face the Nation," February 23, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden and National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Nevada Caucus Eve edition
On the eve of the Nevada caucuses, every candidate (except Tulsi Gabbard and Michael Bloomberg) is stumping in the state to turn out supporters ahead of Saturday's "first in the West" contest.
Adopted boy is on a mission to save old dogs who need a home
Robbie Gay loves an underdog.
Before Trump visit, Indian city gets a facelift and a wall
Authorities in India are spending millions of dollars to give a city a facelift ahead of President Trump's first official visit to the country.
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This week on "Face the Nation," February 23, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden and National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Nevada Caucus Eve edition
On the eve of the Nevada caucuses, every candidate (except Tulsi Gabbard and Michael Bloomberg) is stumping in the state to turn out supporters ahead of Saturday's "first in the West" contest.
Before Trump visit, Indian city gets a facelift and a wall
Authorities in India are spending millions of dollars to give a city a facelift ahead of President Trump's first official visit to the country.
Mexican immigrant is 7th person to die in ICE custody in 5 months
David Hernandez Colula died Thursday at a hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.
Bloomberg says his company will release 3 women from NDAs if they ask
The former New York City mayor said his company has identified three NDAs involving complaints by women about comments they claimed Mike Bloomberg had made.
Entertainment
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"Friends" reunion special officially confirmed
After more than 15 years of begging by loyal fans, the six original cast members will finally come together for a reunion special.
Take Five: Arts & events around the U.S. (February 21)
Check out the "Sunday Morning" listings of events this coming week
Trump complains "Parasite" won best picture Oscar
"We've got enough problems with South Korea with trade," Trump said. "On top of that, they give them best movie of the year. Was it good? I don't know."
LeBron James's media company accused of infringing trademark
A youth-focused nonprofit says the NBA star's company improperly used its slogan, "I am more than an athlete."
Neil Young pens open letter to President Trump
Young also revealed the candidate he is supporting: "His initials are BS. Not his policies"
Technology
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Americans turn to crowdfunding to pay medical bills
1 in 5 Americans report contributing to a medical-related crowdfunding campaign for friends, family, even strangers.
Google secretly monitors millions of schoolkids: lawsuit
New Mexico AG claims the company uses its dominance in educational software to track millions of future customers.
Nevada Democrats to caucus workers: "Don't make early dinner plans"
CBS News obtained the Nevada Democratic Party's caucus worker tech plan to replace the Shadow app and it's pretty much just a Google Doc loaded onto an iPad.
Job hunters face a new hurdle: Impressing AI
Artificial intelligence is increasingly deciding whether you're fit for a job, but some experts call it "snake oil."
Is artificial intelligence making racial profiling worse?
Cops use high-tech "predictive policing" tools to zero on on potential wrongdoing before it happens. But who pays the price?
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46,000-year-old bird found in Siberia
Along with the ancient bird, scientists are also studying an 18,000-year-old puppy and other extremely old specimens.
MIT develops plan to deflect "planet-killer" asteroids
If an asteroid appears to be speeding towards Earth, scientists would rather not use nuclear weapons to deflect it.
Climate change could wipe out coral reef habitats in decades
"By 2100, it's looking quite grim," the lead researcher said.
Nature up close: Marine biology at Monterey Bay
The waters off the California town made famous by John Steinbeck's "Cannery Row" feature one of the most productive and diverse marine ecosystems in the world
Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to combat climate change
"We can save Earth," but countries, companies and individuals must work together, Amazon founder says.
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Americans turn to crowdfunding to pay medical bills
1 in 5 Americans report contributing to a medical-related crowdfunding campaign for friends, family, even strangers.
Number of U.S. coronavirus cases passes 30, officials say
Most of the 34 coronavirus cases in the U.S. are people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
Health care is the top concern for Nevada's Culinary Workers Union
The union, which represents most hospitality workers on the Las Vegas Strip, has 60,000 members.
"Wartime" steps as inspectors in Wuhan search for all virus cases
There are now tens of thousands of confirmed cases globally and more than 2,200 deaths — most of them in mainland China.
Illinois bill aims to remove religious exemptions for vaccines
The bill would also allow minors age 14 and older to get a vaccine, "regardless of whether the minor's parent or guardian consents."
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Wells Fargo to pay $3 billion for phony-account scandal
Bank settles over widespread abuse of millions of customers of its banking, auto-lending and mortgage businesses.
Trump suggests more farm bailouts as China purchases fall short
In an all-caps tweet, President Trump said more farm aid would be paid by tariffs, which are paid by U.S. consumers.
Google secretly monitors millions of schoolkids: lawsuit
New Mexico AG claims the company uses its dominance in educational software to track millions of future customers.
There are now more than 7,000 craft brewers in the U.S. alone
In 2018, domestic sales reached a record $27.6 billion, representing 24% of the American beer market.
Warren drafts document to release people from NDAs with Bloomberg
During the presidential debate Wednesday, Warren called on Bloomberg to release people from NDAs in a contentious exchange.
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Man convicted of killing 2 who intervened in hate tirade
A young Somali immigrant wearing a hijab said Jeremy Christian yelled "F*** Muslims" at her before the deadly attack
Inmate confesses to killing two molesters in prison
Jonathan Watson said one of the molesters would watch PBS Kids in front of the other inmates, which he saw as a taunt
Weinstein jury indicates possible deadlock on most serious counts
The jury was dismissed for the day Friday and are expected to resume deliberations on Monday
Lori Vallow, mother of missing Idaho kids, arrested in Hawaii
Joshua "JJ" Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 17, haven't been seen since late September. Police say Lori Vallow and her new husband have lied about the kids' whereabouts and even their existence.
Amie Harwick was texting with friend just before police say she was killed
Days before she was killed she told friends she feared ex-boyfriend Gareth Pursehouse, now charged with her murder.
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MIT develops plan to deflect "planet-killer" asteroids
If an asteroid appears to be speeding towards Earth, scientists would rather not use nuclear weapons to deflect it.
SpaceX teams up on plans to launch space tourists
The first private space mission could launch by the end of next year, Space Adventures announced.
SpaceX rocket misses landing
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a thrice-flown first stage vaulted into space Monday from Florida, releasing a fifth set of 60 Starlink internet relay satellites in an ongoing commercial initiative to provide broadband access around the world. As usual, SpaceX attempted to recover the rocket's first stage, but the booster missed its target, the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You," and instead landed in the water nearby.
SpaceX launches 60 satellites — but rocket booster misses landing
SpaceX has launched 300 Starlink satellites and will begin initial service after another 420 reach orbit later this year.
Cargo ship launched to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Cygnus cargo ship will deliver nearly 7,500-pounds of supplies and equipment, including the first scanning electron microscope ever carried to orbit.
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All about Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Now a father, the younger brother of William and sixth in line to the British throne wants to do things his way.
Deadliest infectious diseases in the world, ranked
It's not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
Evidence in the murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers
A look at the physical and digital evidence that led to the arrests and convictions of Jimmy Ray Rodgers and Curtis Wayne Wright in the Florida doctor's 2015 murder.
Best Picture nominees that should have won the Oscar
Unlike "Parasite," these critically acclaimed movies were denied the highest honor in the biz. Did the Academy get it wrong?
Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
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Buttigieg: "I'm offering a better way"
Heading into Saturday's Nevada caucuses, Pete Buttigieg wanted Democratic voters to look at his campaign as the alternative between "somebody who wants to buy the party out and somebody who wants to burn it down." Buttigieg spoke to CBS News' Ed O'Keefe in Las Vegas.
Richie Jackson on his new book "Gay Like Me"
Author and Emmy-nominated Richie Jackson joins CBSN to discuss his new book "Gay Like Me," which explores being gay in President Trump's America and the progress and setbacks of the LGBTQ community over the past 50 years.
Man sues ICE agent who shot him in the face
A man from Mexico is suing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot him in the face outside his mother's Brooklyn home. Claudia Irizarry Aponte, the Brooklyn reporter for The City, joins CBSN with more on the case.
2/21/20: CBSN Evening News
Trump blasts reports of Russian meddling; Richie Jackson's new book: Gay Like Me.
Mother helps rescue truck driver from crash
When Holly McNally came across an overturned tanker in Indiana, she ran towards the flames to rescue a truck driver. She had just given birth to her son just three days earlier. Adriana Diaz has her story.
