Almost half of Americans financially struggling 1 year after COVID-19 hit
In this tale of two economies, 40% of Americans have had a job cut or layoff — while 30% say they're better off than a year ago.
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Boeing CEO waived pay but got compensation worth $21 million
Stock package comes as aerospace company lost nearly $12 billion last year and announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Performing arts industry faces "utter devastation" from pandemic
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
Cut off from the rest of America, a small town endures lockdown
Point Roberts, Washington, is a tiny piece of America separate from the U.S. mainland, its isolation both a protection against COVID and a magnifier for the pandemic's economic ripple effects.
Teenage ballers can earn $100K in Overtime's new basketball league
The A startup with financial backing from NBA players Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony is behind the new league.
"15 Percent Pledge" calls on retailers to commit space to Black-owned businesses
The "15 Percent Pledge" calls on major retailers to commit a minimum of 15% of their shelves to Black-owned businesses.
Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
Stocks climb, erasing earlier losses, as economy heats up
Stocks zigged, then zagged, after a report showed employers added hundreds of thousands more jobs last month than economists expected.
Stockton experiment shows guaranteed income works, analysis says
A $500-per-month stipend helped recipients secure full-time jobs, be better parents and partners, and improve their health.
There was no mass exodus from California in 2020, research finds
While exits from pricey San Francisco soared 649% in 2020, most of the people who left stayed within the state.
As states lift mask rule, retailers stick with safety measure
Grocery giant Albertsons says it will soon only "encourage" customers to follow safety measures in Texas stores.
Moderate Democrats shoot down $15 minimum wage
The amendment, similar to the standalone Raise the Wage Act, would have increased the hourly minimum wage from $7.25 over 5 years.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
Dr. Seuss books top Amazon's bestseller list
Nine Dr. Seuss books filled the top 10 of Amazon's bestseller list, with "The Cat in the Hat" at No. 1.
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Live Updates: Oprah interviews Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, sat down with Oprah for an exclusive interview airing Sunday on CBS.
Inside the COVID-19 recession
While many middle and high-income workers are back at work, the country's low-wage workers are still suffering from a recession that has annihilated their jobs. Scott Pelley reports.
Capitol review recommends sweeping security changes after riot
House lawmakers will be briefed on the review's findings and recommendations on Monday.
Cuomo says "there is no way I resign" amid harassment allegations
So far, five women have come forward with allegations that the New York governor behaved inappropriately.
Pope Francis visits areas ransacked by ISIS in Iraq trip
The pontiff visited the Church of the Immaculate Conception, which was vandalized, desecrated, burned and even used as target practice by ISIS.
Officers injured responding to massive party at CU Boulder
Some officers were injured as bricks and rocks were thrown at them, Boulder police told CBS Denver.
Biden to sign executive order aimed at promoting voting rights
Mr. Biden will sign the executive order on the 56th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday."
Lawyer for George Floyd's family pushes Biden on police reform
Crump pushed the president to make police reform a priority of his administration, saying the issue could become a defining part of his legacy.
How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
The Senate approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package Saturday. Here's what you need to know.
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The gardener by the Bay
Katie Delwiche's San Francisco gardening business is focused on growth — of her plants and in her clients' lives.
How to avoid getting buried in holiday debt
Consumers with credit card debt are willing to pile on even more during the holidays — that's a mistake, one expert says.
Behind on your rent or mortgage? Here's what to do
Renters should check local protections against evictions, while mortgage holders can negotiate with their servicer.
Their small business was big events — then they had to adapt
The Vintage Market had shows with up to 30,000 in attendance. After the pandemic, its owners found new ways to survive.
A restaurant with a heart of gold and nerves of steel
Conscious Eatery in Seattle gives away one meal for every meal purchased. Not even a pandemic could stop that.
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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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Live Updates: Oprah interviews Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, sat down with Oprah for an exclusive interview airing Sunday on CBS.
Pope Francis visits areas ransacked by ISIS in Iraq trip
The pontiff visited the Church of the Immaculate Conception, which was vandalized, desecrated, burned and even used as target practice by ISIS.
Italy's pandemic survivors, one year later
Residents of the northern Italian village of Nembro, hard-hit by COVID-19, and still separated by the virus, have been forced to reexamine fundamental issues of life and death, solitude and solidarity.
How to watch Oprah's interview with Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan are speaking in their first interview since they quit royal duties.
Photos appear to show a ship hovering over the water
David Morris said he was "stunned" to see a giant vessel seemingly suspended over the surface of the sea. It's a truly "superior mirage."
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Live Updates: Oprah interviews Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, sat down with Oprah for an exclusive interview airing Sunday on CBS.
Capitol review recommends sweeping security changes after riot
House lawmakers will be briefed on the review's findings and recommendations on Monday.
Officers injured responding to massive party at CU Boulder
Some officers were injured as bricks and rocks were thrown at them, Boulder police told CBS Denver.
Cuomo says "there is no way I resign" amid harassment allegations
Cuomo has spent the weekend reaching out to state leaders and legislators telling them he will not resign, two people familiar with the conversations told CBS News.
Ben Crump, lawyer for George Floyd's family, pushes Biden on police reform
Crump pushed the president to make police reform a priority of his administration, saying the issue could become a defining part of his legacy.
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Capitol review recommends sweeping security changes after riot
House lawmakers will be briefed on the review's findings and recommendations on Monday.
Cuomo says "there is no way I resign" amid harassment allegations
Cuomo has spent the weekend reaching out to state leaders and legislators telling them he will not resign, two people familiar with the conversations told CBS News.
Ben Crump, lawyer for George Floyd's family, pushes Biden on police reform
Crump pushed the president to make police reform a priority of his administration, saying the issue could become a defining part of his legacy.
Gottlieb says variant may cause cases to "tick back up" but surge unlikely
Gottlieb said the new variant identified in the United Kingdom will become the dominant strain in the U.S. and likely crowd out the others.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired March 7, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Live Updates: Oprah interviews Harry and Meghan
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, sat down with Oprah for an exclusive interview airing Sunday on CBS.
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Meghan and Harry are having a baby girl
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, tell Oprah Winfrey in an exclusive interview on CBS that they are expecting a baby girl this summer. See more here.
Meghan Markle on her mental health
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, tells Oprah Winfrey in an exclusive interview on CBS about her struggles with mental health while being attacked by U.K. tabloids. See more here.
Meghan Markle: royals discussed son's skin color
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, tells Oprah Winfrey in an exclusive interview on CBS that the royal family had discussions about her son's potential skin color while she was pregnant. See more here.
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"The Code Breaker": How CRISPR may revolutionize mankind
Biochemist Jennifer Doudna, who shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the gene-editing technique which has the potential to cure diseases caused by genetic mutations, and Walter Isaacson, author of "The Code Breaker," talk about the promise of the biotech revolution.
Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
Book excerpt: Walter Isaacson's "The Code Breaker"
The latest book from the bestselling biographer of geniuses from da Vinci and Franklin to Einstein and Jobs tells the story of Jennifer Doudna and the creation (and moral questioning) of the gene-editing technology CRISPR.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
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Gottlieb says variant may cause cases to "tick back up" but surge unlikely
Gottlieb said the new variant identified in the United Kingdom will become the dominant strain in the U.S. and likely crowd out the others.
Fauci says vaccine supply will "dramatically" increase in weeks ahead
The U.S. is now administering at least 2 million shots each day.
"The Code Breaker": How CRISPR may revolutionize mankind
Biochemist Jennifer Doudna, who shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the gene-editing technique which has the potential to cure diseases caused by genetic mutations, and Walter Isaacson, author of "The Code Breaker," talk about the promise of the biotech revolution.
CDC finalizing guidance on what's safe for those who are vaccinated
It's likely to be safe for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine to have small gatherings with others who are vaccinated.
AstraZeneca hopes to file for COVID vaccine authorization within weeks
The drugmaker is working on a potential new vaccine that could be more effective against variants.
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Cuomo says "there is no way I resign" amid harassment allegations
Cuomo has spent the weekend reaching out to state leaders and legislators telling them he will not resign, two people familiar with the conversations told CBS News.
Gottlieb says variant may cause cases to "tick back up" but surge unlikely
Gottlieb said the new variant identified in the United Kingdom will become the dominant strain in the U.S. and likely crowd out the others.
Fauci says vaccine supply will "dramatically" increase in weeks ahead
The U.S. is now administering at least 2 million shots each day.
Disneyland and other California theme parks could reopen as soon as April 1
Theme parks in California have been closed to visitors since last March, with the exception of limited capacity food events.
Johnson & Johnson vaccines come with uplifting messages
The first shipment of the vaccine read, "1st J&J pack out — get healthy."
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Almost half of Americans financially struggling 1 year after COVID-19 hit
In this tale of two economies, 40% of Americans have had a job cut or layoff — while 30% say they're better off than a year ago.
Boeing CEO waived pay but got compensation worth $21 million
Stock package comes as aerospace company lost nearly $12 billion last year and announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Performing arts industry faces "utter devastation" from pandemic
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
Cut off from the rest of America, a small town endures lockdown
Point Roberts, Washington, is a tiny piece of America separate from the U.S. mainland, its isolation both a protection against COVID and a magnifier for the pandemic's economic ripple effects.
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Family fights for justice in murder of UFC star's stepdaughter
College student Aniah Blanchard vanished without a trace in October 2019 – and it took more than a month before her family learned what happened to her.
Trump appointee arrested in connection with Capitol riot
Federico Klein worked at the State Department during the Trump administration.
Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Slain stepdaughter inspires UFC fighter Walt Harris to fight again
Harris stopped fighting when his stepchild, Aniah Blanchard, disappeared. A vision pushed him back into the ring.
Dallas officer charged with 2 counts of capital murder
Bryan Riser, a 13-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, was arrested more than a year and half after a man told investigators he killed two people at the officer's instruction.
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NASA engineer on Mars mission
President Joe Biden called the team behind the NASA Perseverance rover to congratulate them Thursday on a successful landing on Mars. Elizabeth Duffy, a mechanical engineer with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory who worked on the project's sample collecting system, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about getting accolades from the president, the amazing discoveries made on the red planet so far and what's to come.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
SpaceX Starship prototype sticks landing, then explodes
The launch and landing were successful, but the prototype exploded a few minutes after touchdown.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites
SpaceX has launched 20 Starlink missions to date, putting 1,205 internet relay satellites in orbit.
Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
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Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Their relationship in pictures
They're no longer royal, but they're still making news — and their romance still has the world fascinated
The search for Aniah Blanchard
Aniah Blanchard, 19, the stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris, went missing in October 2019. Her remains were found about a month later and authorities arrested a suspect who maintains his innocence.
Best looks from Golden Globes' nontraditional show
The Hollywood Foreign Press offered professionally shot photos while others posted on their social media accounts.
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Madeleine McCann disappearance: Was a monster hiding in plain sight at a vacation resort?
An inside look at the investigation into Christian Brueckner, the new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
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"60 Minutes": Full Episode
Stories from COVID-19's unequal recession; Then, the longshot candidate to treat COVID; And, NASA's women sending America back to the moon.
"Sunday Morning": Full Episode
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Martha Teichner explores how a year of COVID may have changed our society. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with Regina King about her film directorial debut, "One Night in Miami"; Lee Cowan visits Point Roberts, Washington, a town isolated from the rest of the American mainland; David Martin explores the role of military veterans in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol; Seth Doane examines how residents of a Northern Italian village are coping after a devastating year of COVID; Remy Inocencio travels to China in search of the origins of the coronavirus; David Pogue talks with biochemist Jennifer Doudna, co-creator of the gene-editing technology CRISPR, and Walter Isaacson, author of "The Code Breaker"; and Tracy Smith looks back at comedian Bob Hope's decades as an entertainer of American troops abroad.
"Face the Nation" focus group on COVID-19, a year later
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan talks with five Americans on the virus' impact one year later.
Meghan and Harry are having a baby girl
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, tell Oprah Winfrey in an exclusive interview on CBS that they are expecting a baby girl this summer. See more here.
Meghan Markle on her mental health
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, tells Oprah Winfrey in an exclusive interview on CBS about her struggles with mental health while being attacked by U.K. tabloids. See more here.