Nearly 40% of Americans can't cover a surprise $400 expense
Although the U.S. economic tide continues to rise, Fed data show that millions of Americans are barely treading water
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Bernie Sanders has a plan to raise $2 trillion -- tax Wall St trading
The 2020 presidential candidate is proposing a small tax on an industry he says needs to "pay its fair share"
Trump's latest China tariffs to cost typical U.S. family $831 a year
Tally does not include president's threat to tax another $300 billion in Chinese consumer goods like clothing and shoes
Why cold offices may have a chilling impact on women
Women perform better in warmer rooms, an issue for offices where temperatures are set to men's metabolic rates
62,000 pounds of raw beef cuts recalled due to E. coli risk
Numerous cuts of raw beef are involved in the recall, including short ribs, brisket and ribeyes, USDA warns
Facebook's fake accounts doubled in 6 months
About 5% of its users — some 120 million accounts — are fake, according to new estimates from the social network
A college application secret of wealthy families: Extra time for SATs
Students at rich high schools are twice as likely as those at poor schools to qualify for extra testing time
A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
Harriet Tubman $20 bill won't happen under Trump administration
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a redesign of the bill's security features will still come out in 2020
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Bank CEO allegedly tried to buy Trump post with loans to Manafort
Authorities said Calk committed the crime while serving as CEO of The Federal Savings Bank based in Chicago
Stock market down as U.S.-China trade war takes center stage
Investors are preparing for the trade war to become entrenched, impacting consumer spending and corporate profits
Largest U.S. yoga chain accused of underpaying instructors
Former and current instructors say for every one hour class that they taught, they had to put in up to an additional six hours – unpaid
Social media influencers glamorize tobacco and e-cigarettes
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette usage, health advocates say
Avon calling: Cosmetics brand sold to Brazilian beauty retailer
Avon to join a global beauty lineup that includes the Natura, Body Shop and Aesop brands
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Trump orders intelligence community to assist in Barr probe
In congressional testimony last month, attorney general said he believes "spying did occur during the campaign," echoing Trump
Top CBP official "confident" in data on migrant child deaths
Deputy CBP Commissioner Robert Perez said his officials are making 70 trips a day taking sick migrants to hospitals near the U.S.-Mexico border
Nadler says Mueller wants to testify privately
Nadler told MSNBC that he thinks Mueller "doesn't want to participate in anything that he might regard as a political spectacle"
Two die after Mount Everest traffic jam of climbers
American Donald Cash, 54, collapsed due to high altitude sickness while at
The bloody truth about getting your period in America
Menstruation remains one of the most taboo topics in the world – and millions of women pay the price
Florida executes serial killer who murdered 10 women
Law enforcement had few clues until the case of Lisa Noland, who survived one of Long's attack
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Bill could limit voting rights of ex-felons who won right to vote in Fla.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled he plans to sign the S.B. 7066, which would require all financial obligations be paid off before an individual can vote
Surveillance video shows police shooting unarmed panhandler
The man who was shot is in critical, but stable, condition
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Toth Gallery brings Cuban art to New York -- and the world
Art dealer Bryant Toth is committed to showcasing Cuban artists' talent beyond Cuba and Miami
A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
Good Stock founder wants soup to taste great again
Louisiana native Ben LeBlanc founded Good Stock Soups after not finding quality alternatives in New York City
Secret to "best fitted" men's button-down shirt? It doesn't button
A traffic ticket in Bangkok led this entrepreneur to create a slim-fit men's shirt unlike any other button down on the market
For small businesses, the right payroll system can deliver big benefits
Setting up a proper payroll system can spell the difference between success and failure for small business owners
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What to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s
Millennials take note: The key to retiring on time is starting to save money early. Follow this advice from experts
How companies are also flunking retirement planning
Few employers offer phased-retirement plans, which can help both workers and companies plan for retirement
A tricky IRA trap that retirees need to avoid
The rules for annual required minimum distributions can hit you with investment losses if you aren't careful
What to do about a falling 401(k) account
It really depends on how old you are and whether you've got a strategy in place for inevitable market drops
A "do-over" chance for Medicare open enrollment
You have until March 31 to change your choice of Medicare Advantage plan or switch to original Medicare
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Florida executes serial killer who murdered 10 women
Law enforcement had few clues until the case of Lisa Noland, who survived one of Long's attack
Man says someone broke into his home -- and cleaned it
"I wish someone would come clean. Pun absolutely intended," said the home owner
Nadler says Mueller wants to testify privately
Nadler told MSNBC that he thinks Mueller "doesn't want to participate in anything that he might regard as a political spectacle"
Trump orders intelligence community to assist in Barr probe
In congressional testimony last month, Barr said he believes "spying did occur during the campaign," a belief shared by Mr. Trump
Top CBP official "confident" in data on migrant child deaths
Deputy CBP Commissioner Robert Perez said his officials are making 70 trips a day taking sick migrants to hospitals near the U.S.-Mexico border
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Trump to visit Japanese warship in display of military solidarity
Seventy-four years after Japan's defeat in World War II, the world's third-largest economy is in the midst of a quiet military buildup, at U.S. urging
Nadler says Mueller wants to testify privately
Nadler told MSNBC that he thinks Mueller "doesn't want to participate in anything that he might regard as a political spectacle"
Trump orders intelligence community to assist in Barr probe
In congressional testimony last month, Barr said he believes "spying did occur during the campaign," a belief shared by Mr. Trump
Top CBP official "confident" in data on migrant child deaths
Deputy CBP Commissioner Robert Perez said his officials are making 70 trips a day taking sick migrants to hospitals near the U.S.-Mexico border
New bill could limit voting rights of ex-felons who won back right to vote
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled he plans to sign the S.B. 7066, which would require all financial obligations be paid off before an individual can vote
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Trump to visit Japanese warship in display of military solidarity
Seventy-four years after Japan's defeat in World War II, the world's third-largest economy is in the midst of a quiet military buildup, at U.S. urging
Two die after Mount Everest traffic jam of climbers
American Donald Cash, 54, collapsed due to high altitude sickness while at
What we know about the migrant girl who died in U.S. custody
In the eight months since her death, five children have died either in U.S. custody or soon after being released - they ranged in age from 2 1/2 to 16
Trump's latest China tariffs to cost typical U.S. family $831 a year
Tally does not include president's threat to tax another $300 billion in Chinese consumer goods like clothing and shoes
Holocaust victims laid to rest after mass grave found
The mass grave was discovered by construction workers in Belarus earlier this year
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"Star Trek: Picard" teaser released starring Patrick Stewart
The 78-year-old Patrick Stewart reprises his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard
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"143 Day" honors Mister Rogers with kindness
Pennsylvanians celebrated "143 Day" by showing their neighbors a little extra kindness
Linda Hamilton returns for first "Terminator: Dark Fate" trailer
James Cameron says "Terminator: Dark Fate" is a sequel to his 1991 hit "Terminator 2"
Quentin Tarantino irked by question about Margot Robbie's limited role
The female journalist pointed out that Robbie, despite being one of the leading names cast for "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," had a limited role compared to her male counterparts
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Facebook's fake accounts doubled in 6 months
About 5% of its users — some 120 million accounts — are fake, according to new estimates from the social network
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Is it time for Alexa and Siri to have a "MeToo moment"?
United Nations report says AI technology powering popular personal voice assistants has gender bias baked into the programming code
5G tech could interfere with weather forecasting
NOAA's chief warns it could reduce accuracy by as much as 30%
A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
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NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
Leonardo DiCaprio narrates climate change doc trailer
DiCaprio narrates "Ice on Fire," which highlights never-before-seen solutions to our climate crisis
Rising sea levels could displace millions in 2 generations
A new study lays out a range of possible outcomes "that go from bad to worse"
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Why cold offices may have a chilling impact on women
Women perform better in warmer rooms, an issue for offices where temperatures are set to men's metabolic rates
62,000 pounds of raw beef cuts recalled due to E. coli risk
Numerous cuts of raw beef are involved in the recall, including short ribs, brisket and ribeyes, USDA warns
The bloody truth about getting your period in America
Menstruation remains one of the most taboo topics in the world – and millions of women pay the price
Texas facility resumes intake of migrants after flu outbreak
Thirty-two people tested positive for the flu, the U.S. Border Patrol said
Calif. lawmakers advance bill that would limit vaccine exemptions
The measure passed on a party-line 24-10 vote, with no Republican support
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Harriet Tubman $20 bill won't happen under Trump administration
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a redesign of the bill's security features will still come out in 2020
Bernie Sanders has a plan to raise $2T -- tax Wall St trading
The 2020 presidential candidate is proposing a small tax on an industry he says needs to "pay its fair share"
Why cold offices may have a chilling impact on women
Women perform better in warmer rooms, an issue for offices where temperatures are set to men's metabolic rates
Nearly 40% of Americans can't cover a surprise $400 expense
Although the U.S. economic tide continues to rise, Fed data show that millions of Americans are barely treading water
Trump's latest China tariffs to cost typical U.S. family $831 a year
Tally does not include president's threat to tax another $300 billion in Chinese consumer goods like clothing and shoes
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Florida executes serial killer who murdered 10 women
Law enforcement had few clues until the case of Lisa Noland, who survived one of Long's attack
Man says someone broke into his home -- and cleaned it
"I wish someone would come clean. Pun absolutely intended," said the home owner
Surveillance video shows police shooting unarmed man panhandling
The man who was shot is in critical, but stable, condition
Bank CEO allegedly tried to buy Trump post with loans to Manafort
Authorities said Calk committed the crime while serving as CEO of The Federal Savings Bank based in Chicago
Mario Batali faces charge for alleged groping
Celebrity chef Mario Batali faces a criminal charge for an alleged groping incident two years ago. Batali is scheduled to be arraigned in Boston Friday on a single count of indecent assault and battery. Anna Werner reports.
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NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
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Britain's royal great-grandchildren
Prince Harry's new baby Archie is the eighth great-grandchild for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Met Gala 2019: Red carpet looks
See what all your favorite celebrities wore to fashion's biggest night
Dale Pike murder: Evidence photos in the case against Enrico Forti
In 1998, Dale Pike came to Miami to discuss a business deal with Enrico Forti -- the next day he was dead, and Forti was the prime suspect
Worst movie sequels since 2000, ranked
These are the lowest-rated sequels this century, according to Metacritic's rankings
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Trump orders intel community to cooperate with AG
President Trump ordered the intelligence community to cooperate with Attorney General William Barr's investigation into surveillance activities surrounding the 2016 campaign. CBS News' Fin Gomez joins CBSN to discuss.
Facial recognition technology put on blast
Amazon rejected two proposals at its annual shareholders meeting that would regulate its "Rekognition" software. The meeting came as lawmakers in Washington blasted facial recognition technology for putting putting privacy and civil rights at risk. CNET senior reporter Ben Rubin joined CBSN with more on what privacy advocates are concerned about.
Migrant child died in custody while trying to reach her mother
Darlyn Valle died in U.S. custody after crossing the border from Mexico. She was only 10 years old and was on her way from El Salvador to her mother in the U.S. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca speaks to CBSN about the six known migrant children who have died after crossing into the U.S.
What is a carbon tax?
To cut down on climate-heating emissions, many people advocate taxing them at the source.
Texas student wins National Geographic contest
Nihar Janga, a student from Austin, Texas, just won National Geographic GeoBee. He beat out 53 others to win the title. Jan Crawford reports.