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
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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
Social media influencers glamorize tobacco and e-cigarettes
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette usage, health advocates say
McDonald's workers say restaurants are a magnet for crime
Employees of the fast-food chain report gun-toting customers, assaults and other threats in urging OSHA to investigate
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
Federal judge won't block subpoenas for Trump's bank records
Trump's legal team had sued to block Deutsche Bank and Capital One from complying with subpoenas from two House committees
More retail stores already set to close than in all of 2018
Expert warns that shuttered storefronts and job losses amount to a "major social change" for the U.S.
Starbucks accused of using poisonous pesticide in NYC stores
Coffee chain dismisses claims in suits, saying accusers trying to "incite public fear for their own financial gain"
Federal Reserve shows no sign of cutting interest rates
Despite the president's demands that rates should be lower, the central bank continues to stress "patience"
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
Sweetgreen extends paid parental leave to 5 months
The benefit extends to "mothers, fathers, adoptive parents, foster parents and others with new additions to their families"
Urban Outfitters launches clothing rental service
Urban Outfitters jumps into the clothing rental market to please young consumers who want variety and sustainability
Ben Carson confuses real estate term "REO" with "Oreo"
Asked about "REOs" during a House Financial Services hearing, Carson responded, "An Oreo?"
Amazon shareholders push retailer to cut back on fossil fuels
Online retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- some investors had hoped to change that
New Coke is back because of Netflix's "Stranger Things"
The formerly failed soft drink will be brought back to the market in conjunction with "Stranger Things" season three
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A 10-year-old migrant girl died last year in government care
Six children have died after being apprehended by Border Patrol in the past eight months
Inside the White House infrastructure meeting that quickly fell apart
A meeting with Democratic leaders quickly transformed into a confrontation over investigations into the president
4 killed after severe storms batter central U.S.
Arkansas River is approaching historic highs, while the already high Missouri and Mississippi Rivers were again rising after a multi-day stretch of storms produced dozens of tornadoes
Federal judge won't block subpoenas for Trump's bank records
Trump's legal team had sued to block Deutsche Bank and Capital One from complying with subpoenas from two House committees
Nevada could become 15th state to buck Electoral College
Several Democratic-leaning states have already adopted legislation to allow its electoral votes to go to the winner of the popular vote
Michael Avenatti charged with defrauding Stormy Daniels
The celebrity lawyer maintains his innocence while facing allegations involving Nike and Stormy Daniels
Patients in Congo fear violence amid Ebola outbreak
Officials said hospitals are being targeted by armed militia groups
More retail stores already set to close than in all of 2018
Expert warns that shuttered storefronts and job losses amount to a "major social change" for the U.S.
Natalie Portman denies Moby's claims they dated
The musician says the stars dated in the late '90's, but the actress refuted his claim, saying she remembers him as, "a much older man being creepy with me when I just had graduated high school"
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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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Natalie Portman denies Moby's claims they dated
The musician says the stars dated in the late '90's, but the actress refuted his claim, saying she remembers him as, "a much older man being creepy with me when I just had graduated high school"
Wreckage discovered of last known ship to bring slaves to America
The Clotilda sailed for less than half a year in 1860 but illegally transported 110 enslaved people from Benin, Africa to Mobile, Alabama
Texas Rep. says migrant girl's death was "covered up"
"They covered up her death for eight months, even though we were actively asking the question about whether any child had died," Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro told CBS News
Investigation into Northam's racist yearbook photo inconclusive
The photo in question showed one person in blackface and another in KKK regalia
Judge overturns conviction of innocent man who served 33 years
"We believe Keith Bush did not commit this murder," said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini
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Texas Rep. says migrant girl's death was "covered up"
"They covered up her death for eight months, even though we were actively asking the question about whether any child had died," Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro told CBS News
Investigation into Northam's racist yearbook photo inconclusive
The photo in question showed one person in blackface and another in KKK regalia
Schiff says top intel body sought to get WH "signoff" on transcripts
Schiff said the committee's Democratic majority was "deeply distressed" to learn that ODNI had attempted to give the transcripts to the White House
Inside the White House infrastructure meeting that quickly fell apart
A meeting with Democratic leaders quickly transformed into a confrontation over investigations into the president
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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Texas Rep. says migrant girl's death was "covered up"
"They covered up her death for eight months, even though we were actively asking the question about whether any child had died," Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro told CBS News
Russian warplanes intercepted off Alaska for second day
NORAD sent F-22s to ward off Russian bombers and fighter jets that entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone twice
Patients in Congo fear violence amid Ebola outbreak
Officials said hospitals are being targeted by armed militia groups
"American Taliban" John Walker Lindh to be released from prison
The U.S. man who fought with the Taliban in Afghanistan will be subject to stringent extra restrictions after his release from prison
A 10-year-old migrant girl died last year in government care, officials acknowledge
Six children have died after being apprehended by Border Patrol in the past eight months
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Natalie Portman denies Moby's claims they dated
The musician says the stars dated in the late '90's, but the actress refuted his claim, saying she remembers him as, "a much older man being creepy with me when I just had graduated high school"
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Jim and Pam from "The Office" feud over Stanley Cup Final
Just because they're one of television's most iconic couples, doesn't mean they're both on the same side of the rink
Philadelphia district attorney wants new trial for Meek Mill
District Attorney Larry Krasner said the court "abused its discretion when it imposed" its sentence on the 32-year-old rapper
Leonardo DiCaprio narrates climate change doc trailer
DiCaprio narrates "Ice on Fire," which highlights never-before-seen solutions to our climate crisis
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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
Amazon shareholders push retailer to cut back on fossil fuels
Online retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- some investors had hoped to change that
Apple updates MacBook Pro laptops, including new keyboard design
Responding to customer complaints, Apple makes changes to the butterfly switch keyboard in its laptops — including new 2019 MacBook Pro models
Tesla slices prices on Models S and X as stock plunges
After a big first-quarter loss, and signs of slowing demand for its cars, Tesla is under pressure to deliver profits
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Leonardo DiCaprio narrates climate change doc trailer
DiCaprio narrates "Ice on Fire," which highlights never-before-seen solutions to our climate crisis
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
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"
Amazon shareholders push retailer to cut back on fossil fuels
Online retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- some investors had hoped to change that
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"
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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
Social media influencers glamorize tobacco and e-cigarettes
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette usage, health advocates say
Patients in Congo fear violence amid Ebola outbreak
Officials said hospitals are being targeted by armed militia groups
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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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
Federal judge won't block subpoenas for Trump's bank records
Trump's legal team had sued to block Deutsche Bank and Capital One from complying with subpoenas from two House committees
More retail stores already set to close than in all of 2018
Expert warns that shuttered storefronts and job losses amount to a "major social change" for the U.S.
Federal Reserve shows no sign of cutting interest rates
Despite the president's demands that rates should be lower, the central bank continues to stress "patience"
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Judge overturns conviction of innocent man who served 33 years
"We believe Keith Bush did not commit this murder," said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini
Judge releases N.Y. man from parole
A Long Island judge on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a man who spent 33 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Keith Bush was 17 and at a house party when police arrested him in the killing of 14-year-old Sherese Watson, who was found strangled and stabbed near the house. Though he ultimately signed a confession, prosecutors believe it was coerced. Over the years, Bush and his lawyers made several attempts to get him exonerated. Bush was released in 2007 but was placed on lifetime parole. CBS New York reported that Bush had to register as a high-risk sex offender, but never felt free. On Wednesday, he was cleared. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
John Walker Lindh to be released from prison
A California native who admitted to providing support to the Taliban is expected to be released from a federal prison. He was with them in Afghanistan on 9/11. Jeff Pegues reports.
Feds charge Michael Avenatti
Michael Avenatti, the former attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels, is accused of stealing $300,000 his client was owed for a book deal. According to court papers, Avenatti forged her signature and diverted her book advance. Paula Reid reports.
"American Taliban" John Walker Lindh to be released from prison
The U.S. man who fought with the Taliban in Afghanistan will be subject to stringent extra restrictions after his release from prison
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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.
NASA vows to make ambitious plan to return to the moon "a reality"
The newly announced Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, intends to land astronauts on the South Pole of the moon by 2024
Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
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Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
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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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The growing influence in Supreme Court nominations
A new investigation from the Washington Post is taking a closer look at the role the non-profit Federalist Society and its executive vice president, Leonard Leo, play in influencing Supreme Court nominations. Lisa Graves, the former chief counsel for nominations for the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Dressbarn to shut down all stores
Dressbarn has announced that it will close all of its about 650 store nationwide, meaning thousands could be out of a job. More and more retailers are closing brick and mortar stores. So far this year, more than 7,000 locations are set to shutter, which has already exceeded 2018. However, unemployment in the country continues to fall, and hit a 50-year low in April. Mark Muro, Senior fellow and policy director, Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings Institute, joined CBSN to discuss.
Harriet Tubman $20 bill facing delays
Don't bet on seeing a Harriet Tubman $20 bill anytime soon. The redesigned bill bearing Tubman's face, which was supposed to debut in 2020, will not be coming out for nearly a decade, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said. Tubman, who was born into slavery and became a noted abolitionist and political activist, would be the first black woman to have her face on U.S. currency.
McDonald's workers feel unsafe on the job
As McDonald's holds its annual meeting, employees across the country protest the restaurant chain's working conditions.
Probe into Northam's yearbook photo inconclusive
Lawyers who investigated how a racist photo appeared on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's 1984 medical school yearbook page say he initially apologized to for being in the picture out of an abundance of caution, but he didn't believe he was in the photo. Investigators on behalf of Eastern Virginia Medical School said Wednesday they couldn't "conclusively determine" the identities of either person in the 35-year-old photo.