Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recalls stainless-steel products sold at Buy Buy Baby and Whole Foods stores across the U.S. and online.
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Wait times for the iPhone 14 Pro stretch past 5 weeks
The delay means that a consumer buying the phone today likely won't get it in time for the holidays.
Rail unions slam President Biden's plan to block possible strike
Majority of rail workers were holding out for better conditions, but Biden has called for Congress to overrule them.
Whole Foods pulls Maine lobster from stores to protect whales
Retail giant "decided to follow the recommendations of misguided environmental groups," charged governor of Maine.
A common Social Security strategy could cost you $182,000
Americans "have to change their thinking" about the government benefits program to get the most out of it, one expert says.
Twitter stops enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
Musk says Apple threatened to boot Twitter from app store
Billionaire says Apple mostly stopped advertising on his social network. "Do they hate free speech in America?"
No, you don't have to be "fun" at work, French court rules
A court ruled that abstaining from workplace socializing is a "fundamental freedom" — at least in France.
Survivor of Walmart mass shooting sues company for $50M
Employee who survived massacre claims she had complained about shooter and says he should have been fired.
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Twitter stops enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
Elon Musk says Twitter verification will re-launch next week
Previous plan to offer a blue check to anyone paying $8 a month was scrapped after a rash of impersonators.
NAACP, ADL call for Twitter ad boycott after Musk reinstates Trump
Social media site's billionaire owner has reneged on promise to form a "content moderation council," civil rights groups say.
Elon Musk says he'll never bring Alex Jones back on Twitter
Twitter's new owner said he has "no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain."
These Twitter accounts have been reinstated by Elon Musk
"We're back. Let that sink in," tweeted satirical right-wing outlet Babylon Bee after being suspended for eight months.
"#RIPTwitter": Memes fly as users wonder if Twitter will survive
Chaos reigns at the beleaguered social media company even as Elon Musk continues to crack jokes.
Musk gives Twitter workers ultimatum to decide job fate
Billionaire tells employees that success at the embattled social media platform will require them to be "extremely hardcore."
Elon Musk is publicly firing workers who argue with him
Musk said he wants "free speech" to flourish on Twitter. But when an employee disagreed with the CEO, he tweeted, "He's fired."
Amazon to lay off thousands of workers, reports say
As the U.S. economy slows, the online retailer plans to cut as many as 10,000 jobs and close unprofitable divisions.
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Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes guilty of seditious conspiracy
Codefendant Kelly Meggs was also found guilty, while three others were acquitted on seditious conspiracy and found guilty of other crimes related to Jan. 6.
U.S.A. advances to World Cup knockout stage with win over Iran
The U.S. men's national soccer team defeated Iran 1-0 in a must-win game.
Senate passes landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
Judge rejects Trump immunity claim in suit stemming from 2020 election
Civil rights groups and three Michigan asked the judge to allow them to file an amended complaint against Trump.
Clarence Gilyard, "Die Hard" and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 66
The actor and fine arts professor's death was announced Monday by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he taught film and theater classes.
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds hit the South
The National Weather Service confirmed that several tornadoes had touched down in Mississippi, although there were no immediate reports of damage.
Qatar acknowledges over 400 workers died preparing for World Cup
The comment by a top Qatari official marks a drastically higher number than any other previously offered by Doha.
$10 million settlement announced in heatstroke death of teen player
Imani Bell collapsed on Aug. 13, 2019, after running up the football stadium steps during required conditioning drills for the girls' basketball team, her family said.
NYC mayor plans to involuntarily hospitalize more mentally ill people
Concerns about crime have put the city's mental health crisis in the spotlight.
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Abortion care startup touts the merits of telemedicine
Abortion pill provider reports big increase in online traffic — and high anxiety among patients — after Roe was struck down.
Abortion pill startup sells meds to women who aren't pregnant
Company says giving patients abortion pills before they're needed provides "peace of mind."
Community aids in Filipino food truck's pandemic rebound
Owner encourages customers to "give a high five" to local businesses raising prices. "It means a lot."
Small business faces big challenges: Inflation and 18-hour days
"Would you be comfortable paying $36 for a hamburger? That's kind of what it's worth," says restaurant owner Jenna Petersiel.
For small businesses, looming recession brings uncertainty
But Jessica Johnson-Cope, CEO of a family-owned security services company, remains optimistic even as the U.S. economy darkens.
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Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer craft a scaled-back version of the economic package thwarted by Manchin last year.
A common retirement strategy can erode your savings: watchdog
Workers who move 401(k)s into IRAs can lose significant money to a choice they didn't have to make, new analysis shows.
How can you financially prepare for a recession?
"The quicker you move, the more agency you have in reducing the impact of a recession," one expert says.
Stock drop has erased $3 trillion in retirement savings this year
With Americans' nest eggs mostly held in 401(k)s and IRAs, the swoon could force many to delay their retirement.
Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year
Some lawmakers want to revise the retirement program to shore up its funding and boost benefits for its 69 million recipients.
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Missouri executes man over 2005 killing of police officer
Kevin Johnson's attorneys didn't deny that he killed the officer, but contended he was sentenced to death in part because he is Black.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West settle divorce
The two will have joint custody, and neither will pay the other spousal support, according to the documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Rescuers attempt to save 5 pilot whales stranded on Massachusetts beach
A sixth whale, a young calf, died before crews could guide the pilot whales to safer waters.
Hispanic Caucus calls for more Latino songs in National Recording Registry
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus says only 3.8% of works in the registry were recorded by Latino musicians.
Cruise passenger who went overboard was seconds from death, Coast Guard officer says
"The survivor had about 30 seconds to a minute left before we would have lost him," a Coast Guard officer said.
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Rail unions slam President Biden's plan to block possible strike
Majority of rail workers were holding out for better conditions, but Biden has called for Congress to overrule them.
Twitter stops enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
Musk says Apple threatened to boot Twitter from app store
Billionaire says Apple mostly stopped advertising on his social network. "Do they hate free speech in America?"
No, you don't have to be "fun" at work, French court rules
A court ruled that abstaining from workplace socializing is a "fundamental freedom" — at least in France.
Survivor of Walmart mass shooting sues company for $50M
Employee who survived massacre claims she had complained about shooter and says he should have been fired.
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Hispanic Caucus calls for more Latino songs in National Recording Registry
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus says only 3.8% of works in the registry were recorded by Latino musicians.
Biden meets with congressional leaders to discuss year-end agenda
House and Senate leaders said they plan to take up a bill quickly to avert a national rail strike before Dec. 9.
Rail unions slam President Biden's plan to block possible strike
Majority of rail workers were holding out for better conditions, but Biden has called for Congress to overrule them.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes guilty of seditious conspiracy
Codefendant Kelly Meggs was also found guilty, while three others were acquitted on seditious conspiracy and found guilty of other crimes related to Jan. 6.
NYC mayor plans to involuntarily hospitalize more mentally ill people
Concerns about crime have put the city's mental health crisis in the spotlight.
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Is it COVID? RSV? Or the flu? How to tell
Health care professionals are bracing for a surge in flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why it's important to know what you are sick with.
The Checkup with Dr. David Agus | Official trailer
Celebrities share their personal health issues in a series of intimate conversations with CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus in the new Paramount+ docuseries "The Checkup with Dr. David Agus," streaming on Monday, Dec. 6.
NYC mayor plans to involuntarily hospitalize more mentally ill people
Concerns about crime have put the city's mental health crisis in the spotlight.
Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recall is sixth in November involving child products containing the toxic substance banned decades ago.
Boil water notice issued in Houston
More than two million people in Houston, Texas remain under a boil water notice after a power outage at a water purification plant on Sunday. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Singapore repeals gay sex ban but sets new rules to block marriage equality
Parliament lifted a ban criminalizing sex between men this week. It also passed an amendment that will effectively block attempts to legalize marriage.
U.S.A. advances to World Cup knockout stage with win over Iran
The U.S. men's national soccer team defeated Iran 1-0 in a must-win game.
Iran general says over 300 people killed in protests
Iran has for the first time reported that more than 300 people have died in over two months of protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.
China launches new crew to Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou 15 crew will take over from three fellow space station fliers as China establishes a permanent presence in low-Earth orbit.
Every monk in temple defrocked after testing positive for meth
"The temple is now empty of monks and nearby villagers are concerned they cannot do any merit-making," an official said.
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West settle divorce
The two will have joint custody, and neither will pay the other spousal support, according to the documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Hispanic Caucus calls for more Latino songs in National Recording Registry
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus says only 3.8% of works in the registry were recorded by Latino musicians.
Will Smith opens up about "horrific night" of Oscars slap
Actor Will Smith sat down for his first TV interview since his infamous Oscar slap. He opened up to "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah about what he was going through the night he slapped comedian Chris Rock. Carter Evans has the details.
Clarence Gilyard, "Die Hard" and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 66
The actor and fine arts professor's death was announced Monday by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he taught film and theater classes.
Claire Foy says therapist was on set of new film: "Material is very triggering"
"This is the first time that we've ever had someone on set who's basically safeguarding the actors and making sure they're OK," Foy said.
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Twitter stops enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
FBI using robots to sort through top secret files
Decades of FBI case files are now being sorted by robots in a new high-tech facility in Virginia. The agency hopes this will speed up the work of agents investigating new crimes. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
U.S. bans imports of equipment made by Huawei, ZTE
It's the first time the FCC has banned sales of new equipment out of national security concerns.
Amazon workers in 30 other countries protest on Black Friday
Activists rallied in front of Bezos' Manhattan penthouse and walked out of St. Louis warehouse to protest working conditions.
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Lava, vog and "Pele's hair": The hazards posed by Hawaii's volcano eruption
State health officials are urging people to cut back on outdoor exercise and other activities that cause heavy breathing, but no evacuation orders have been issued for now.
World's largest active volcano erupting for first time in almost 40 years
Given the huge volcano's history, USGS urged residents "at risk" of lava flows to review their preparation measures.
SpaceX sends supplies to space station in 54th launch this year
The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 7,700 pounds of equipment and supplies, including two new solar array panels.
NASA managers thrilled with initial results of moon mission
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
Humans will live on the moon "in this decade," NASA official says
"We're going to be sending people down to the surface and they're going to be living on that surface and doing science," NASA official Howard Hu said.
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Missouri executes man over 2005 killing of police officer
Kevin Johnson's attorneys didn't deny that he killed the officer, but contended he was sentenced to death in part because he is Black.
Patriots lend jet to UVA football players for teammates' funerals
The funerals were held in Miami, Virginia Beach and North Charleston, South Carolina, where each of the players were from.
Remains of 4 infants found in South Boston home
The results of autopsies conducted on each set of remains are still pending, police said this week.
Ex-warden of women's prison known as the "rape club" goes to trial
Ray J. Garcia is accused of molesting inmates and forcing them to pose naked in their cells. He has pleaded not guilty.
"Botched" Alabama execution caused pain and torture, attorneys say
Prison staff subjected Kenneth Eugene Smith to numerous needle jabs, including in the neck and collarbone region while an official held his head, attorneys wrote in a court filing.
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China sends astronauts to its space station
China has sent three astronauts to its recently built Tiangong space station, marking a major step for China's independent space program. Plus, NASA is celebrating the successes of its Artemis 1 mission. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood discussed the latest.
China launches new crew to Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou 15 crew will take over from three fellow space station fliers as China establishes a permanent presence in low-Earth orbit.
NASA breaks record on moon mission
NASA's Orion capsule has reached the farthest distance from Earth of any spacecraft intended to carry humans, and it sent back incredible new pictures of the surface of the moon. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports on the latest on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Artemis 1 moonship in good shape midway through mission
Managers say the unpiloted Orion spacecraft is "operating just tremendously well" halfway through its planned 25-day mission.
SpaceX sends supplies to space station in 54th launch this year
The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 7,700 pounds of equipment and supplies, including two new solar array panels.
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Photos: White House Christmas decorations celebrate "We the People"
First lady Jill Biden unveiled a winter wonderland of decorations inspired by the theme, "We the People."
Michael Politte's fight for freedom
An inside look at the case against a 14-year-old boy accused of killing his mother and how decades later, doubt has been cast on his guilt.
A guide to the Biden grandchildren as they celebrate Thanksgiving in Nantucket
The Biden family celebrates Thanksgiving on Nantucket every year.
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After almost 40 years, blood on a victim's glove IDs the killer
The same day that Annette Schnee and Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer went missing from Breckenridge, Colorado, a man was rescued on a mountain pass. Decades later, police tie him to their murders.
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U.S. defeats Iran, advances to round of 16
The U.S. men's national team are through to the round of 16 following a 1-0 win over Iran in the Qatar World Cup Tuesday. Alejandro Bedoya, a former member of the USMNT, joined CBS News to discuss the victory, and the team’s upcoming match against the Netherlands.
NATO reaffirms Ukraine will eventually join
NATO leaders meeting in Romania say they will stand by Ukraine as long as it takes. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Ambassador William Taylor about how Ukraine is faring in its ongoing effort to fight off the Russian invasion as winter sets in.
Marching band makes history with Grammy nomination
Tennessee State University's marching band teamed up with some of gospel's biggest stars to create a soulful sound on its debut album, "The Urban Hymnal." The band submitted its music for Grammy consideration and was nominated, making them the first collegiate marching band to compete for Best Roots Gospel Album. David Begnaud shares more.
Coast Guard diver on saving overboard cruise passenger
One of the Coast Guard officers who helped pull off a remarkable rescue of a man who fell off a Carnival cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico says the man was close to death when he was pulled out of the water.
Is it COVID? RSV? Or the flu? How to tell
Health care professionals are bracing for a surge in flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why it's important to know what you are sick with.