One legacy of COVID-19: More cash for Americans in need
Guaranteed income programs are sprouting up around the U.S. One mayor calls them "a form of economic resilience."
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More peanut butter products made with recalled Jif pulled
Federal officials warn against eating any of dozens of food items because of a multi-state salmonella outbreak.
Walmart apologizes for Juneteenth ice cream after backlash
Critics described the ice cream as a "problematic" attempt to cash in on the holiday commemorating the end of U.S. slavery.
FDA chief to detail delays inspecting baby formula plant
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf will answer questions from House lawmakers about what's caused the formula shortage.
These U.S. companies are still doing business in Russia
Starbucks and McDonald's are leaving, but other food chains and American companies are "digging in," Yale professor says.
Billionaire in $1.4B tax case ruled mentally fit for trial
Lawyers for the software mogul argued he is mentally unfit, but a federal judge calls him "extremely intelligent."
Property taxes too high? Here's how to appeal your tax bill.
U.S. counties and cities are reassessing property values as home prices soar, leading to bigger tax bills for some.
More baby formula will soon hit store shelves, FDA says
Abbott Nutrition and U.K.-based Kendal Nutricare plan to ship more than 2 million cans of formula.
In these locations, gas costs more than the U.S. minimum wage
A handful of gas stations are charging $7.25 or more for a gallon of gas as fuel prices hit another record.
Pfizer lowers drug prices for some of world's poorest nations
"Supply was not enough to resolve the issues that these countries are having," Pfizer's CEO said at Davos.
Climate change case against Exxon can proceed, court rules
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says oil giant misled investors about the risks posed by global warming.
Barnes & Noble pressured to restrict sales of most banned book
Virginia lawmaker says retailer should obtain parental consent before selling two "obscene" books to minors.
Fireproof "Handmaid's Tale" edition is up for auction
Single edition of Margaret Atwood's novel, one of the most banned books in the U.S., could sell for as much as $100,000.
Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars because seat belts can explode
Seat belt defect in some new and used vehicles can spray shrapnel inside the cabin when deployed, regulators warn.
Airbnb ends rentals in China as country enforces "zero-COVID"
The Chinese government has blocked foreign tourists from visiting the country since the pandemic hit in early 2020.
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Gunman posted messages minutes before school shooting, governor says
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police said.
Biden says "the Second Amendment is not absolute"
President Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Uvalde Texas "in the coming days."
O'Rourke to Abbott at Uvalde presser: "You are doing nothing"
One of the officials on stage told O'Rourke, "You are out of line" and called him a "sick son of a b****."
NRA says it is "committed to making schools secure" and Texas convention will still go on
President Trump said Wednesday he still plans on attending the convention.
Johnny Depp calls ex-wife Amber Heard's allegations "cruel and all false"
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Biden signs order on policing 2 years after George Floyd's death
The order is aimed at reforming federal police practices and establishing a national database of police misconduct.
Josh Duggar gets over 12 years in prison at child porn sentencing
Duggar's large family was the focus of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" reality show, which was canceled in 2015 following molestation allegations.
Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary headed to a recount
Unofficial results show Mehmet Oz narrowly ahead of David McCormick, and Pennsylvania law says statewide races must go to a recount if the top candidate is ahead by 0.5% of the vote or less.
Senate Democrats search for path forward on gun control after Texas shooting
Democratic leaders implored Republican senators to drop their opposition to gun legislation while signaling that the Senate won't immediately hold votes.
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Mastercard wants to let you buy stuff with your face
Credit card giant to test biometric system aimed at streamlining the checkout process in stores.
What are Twitter bots, and why is Elon Musk obsessed with them?
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
Tesla founder says his $44 billion purchase of the social media giant is being held up by questions over spam and fake accounts.
Twitter fires 2 executives, adding to Elon Musk buyout turmoil
Social media company said it dismissed two senior managers and will freeze most hiring.
Virtual land rush driving up the cost of space in the metaverse
Top consumer brands and deep-pocketed investors are staking a claim to the next phase of the internet.
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Labor shortage is biggest challenge for small businesses
Labor shortages, the Omicron variant and supply chain issues pose significant challenges to small businesses.
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.
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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Biden says "the Second Amendment is not absolute"
President Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Uvalde Texas "in the coming days."
Biden signs order on policing 2 years after George Floyd's death
The order is aimed at reforming federal police practices and establishing a national database of police misconduct.
It was "Footloose and Fancy" day at Robb Elementary. It ended in tragedy.
Robb Elementary School students went to school Tuesday dressed up for an end of the year celebration, but the day ended in tragedy.
Johnny Depp calls ex-wife Amber Heard's allegations "cruel and all false"
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Gunman posted messages minutes before school shooting, governor says
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police said.
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One legacy of COVID-19: More cash for Americans in need
Guaranteed income programs are sprouting up around the U.S. One mayor calls them "a form of economic resilience."
More peanut butter products made with recalled Jif pulled
Federal officials warn against eating any of dozens of food items because of a multi-state salmonella outbreak.
Walmart apologizes for Juneteenth ice cream after backlash
Critics described the ice cream as a "problematic" attempt to cash in on the holiday commemorating the end of U.S. slavery.
FDA chief to detail delays inspecting baby formula plant
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf will answer questions from House lawmakers about what's caused the formula shortage.
These U.S. companies are still doing business in Russia
Starbucks and McDonald's are leaving, but other food chains and American companies are "digging in," Yale professor says.
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NRA says it is "committed to making schools secure" and Texas convention will still go on
President Trump said Wednesday he still plans on attending the convention.
Biden says "the Second Amendment is not absolute"
President Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Uvalde Texas "in the coming days."
Biden signs order on policing 2 years after George Floyd's death
The order is aimed at reforming federal police practices and establishing a national database of police misconduct.
Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary headed to a recount
Unofficial results show Mehmet Oz narrowly ahead of David McCormick, and Pennsylvania law says statewide races must go to a recount if the top candidate is ahead by 0.5% of the vote or less.
O'Rourke to Abbott at Uvalde presser: "You are doing nothing"
One of the officials on stage told O'Rourke, "You are out of line" and called him a "sick son of a b****."
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New link between mental health and arthritis
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Trauma surgeon recounts operating on victims of school shooting
"Sadly, we were prepared for and thought we would get more patients than we did," Dr. Lillian Liao told CBS News.
More baby formula will soon hit store shelves, FDA says
Abbott Nutrition and U.K.-based Kendal Nutricare plan to ship more than 2 million cans of formula.
Monkeypox in Europe: Where it is and how authorities are reacting
EU officials aren't sounding alarms about widespread epidemics, but they are urging countries to check vaccine supplies, and in some cases, offering them as a precaution.
FDA chief to detail delays inspecting baby formula plant
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf will answer questions from House lawmakers about what's caused the formula shortage.
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Probe reveals details of boozy parties at U.K. leader's house during COVID lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told indignant lawmakers he'd "learned a lesson," but the "best thing now for our country is to move forward together."
Monkeypox in Europe: Where it is and how authorities are reacting
EU officials aren't sounding alarms about widespread epidemics, but they are urging countries to check vaccine supplies, and in some cases, offering them as a precaution.
Palestinian officials say teen fatally "shot by Israeli forces"
Israel's army says "hundreds of Palestinians took part in a violent riot" in the West Bank, and "soldiers responded with fire at a suspect throwing a firebomb."
Ukraine's Zelenskyy voices "personal" grief over "awful shooting in Texas"
The president who's gained global respect as a war-time leader said he felt a "personal tragedy" seeing American kids murdered "in peaceful times."
North Korea tests 3 ballistic missiles including possible ICBM, South says
Seoul also said Pyonyang has been testing a "nuclear detonation device" to prepare for what would be Pyongyang's first nuclear test since 2017.
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Johnny Depp calls ex-wife Amber Heard's allegations "cruel and all false"
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Amber Heard's attorneys rest case as civil trial continues
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Aerosmith cancels Vegas shows after Steven Tyler enters rehab
In a statement shared on Twitter, the rock band said Steven Tyler has entered a treatment program and would be unable to perform.
Auction of iconic "Wizard of Oz" dress blocked by priest's family
Catholic University was set to auction off the dress, which has an estimated value between $800,000 and $1.2 million. But the niece of the late Father Glibert Hartke says the school doesn't own it.
Time releases list of 100 most influential people of 2022
From a billionaire personally funding the fight against climate change to protectors of human rights, these are the people dubbed Time's 100 most influential for 2022.
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Social media and the Texas school shooting
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the school shooting suspect posted several messages about his plans on Facebook minutes before the attack. The company says they were private chat messages. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has the latest on that part of the investigation.
Kids talk impact of cell phones
Nate Burleson sits down with kids to discuss the affects of cell phones and social media on their growth and development. They address the pressures of having a cell phone at an early age.
Activision Blizzard workers vote to unionize, an industry first
Microsoft, which is in the process of buying the Call of Duty publisher for nearly $69 billion, says it will not interfere.
Mark Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica
Washington D.C. attorney general Karl Racine is suing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over his alleged involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The lawsuit accuses Zuckerberg of directly participating in decision-making that allowed the Trump-allied political consulting firm to steal personal data of millions of Facebook users. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil with details.
Self-tracking your health data
Experts say wearable devices like smartwatches that continually monitor your health data and alert you to potential problems may one day detect potential medical conditions ranging from heart issues and stroke to cancer.
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Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
U.S. and Japan teaming to put first Japanese astronaut on moon
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
"Efficient predator": Invasive green crab found in new area
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
Major climate indicators set "alarming" records in 2021, U.N. says
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Who will suffer the most as climate change fuels heat waves in India?
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
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Biden addresses Texas shooting, signs policing order
President Biden again called on Congress to pass gun control measures in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary school. He also spoke about a new executive order aimed at reforming federal law enforcement and creating a national database of officer misconduct. Watch his remarks.
Aftermath of Texas school shooting
Nineteen innocent children — second, third and fourth graders — and two adults were killed in a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday – the second-deadliest elementary school shooting in the U.S. This is how the tragedy unfolded.
Romance novelist found guilty in 2018 killing of her chef husband
Daniel Brophy was killed as he prepped for work at the Oregon Culinary Institute in Southwest Portland on June 2, 2018.
Texas woman accused in cyclist's death fled to NYC, officials say
The suspect had previously dated the victim's boyfriend, cyclist Colin Strickland, who has cooperated with investigators and is not considered a suspect.
Uvalde parents wait hours for kids as DNA test used to confirm families
"But imagine you're a parent and you can't even identify your child," Rep. Tony Gonzalez said.
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Boeing wraps up Starliner test flight to space station
SpaceX launched 59 small payloads while Boeing wrapped up its Starliner space station flight
Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
Boeing Starliner capsule sets off after space station
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
Boeing Starliner capsule poised for high-stakes flight
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
InSight Mars lander nears the end of the road
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
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What Happened to Tara Grinstead?
A beloved Georgia H.S. teacher went missing in 2005. Over 11 years later, an unexpected arrest -- but will we ever know the truth of what happened?
The best jobs in America in 2022, ranked
Glassdoor recently unveiled its list... and it's not all tech.
The best places to work in 2022, ranked
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
How police tracked an old work truck to find Jennifer Dulos' alleged killer
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
25 transgender athletes you should know
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Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
Biden addresses Texas shooting, signs policing order
President Biden again called on Congress to pass gun control measures in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary school. He also spoke about a new executive order aimed at reforming federal law enforcement and creating a national database of officer misconduct. Watch his remarks.
Social media and the Texas school shooting
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the school shooting suspect posted several messages about his plans on Facebook minutes before the attack. The company says they were private chat messages. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has the latest on that part of the investigation.
Aftermath of Texas school shooting
Nineteen innocent children — second, third and fourth graders — and two adults were killed in a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday – the second-deadliest elementary school shooting in the U.S. This is how the tragedy unfolded.
NBA player speaks out after Texas shooting
Golden State Warriors player and father of a baby boy Damion Lee called for stricter gun control following the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, saying it's easier to "get a gun than baby formula right now."