Experts fear feds aren't ready to get vaccines to nursing homes
More than 67,000 people in long-term care facilities have died of COVID-19. With a vaccine on the way, is the government ready to roll?
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1 in 4 Americans are jobless or earning poverty-level wages
Official government statistics don't fully capture just how much millions of Americans are hurting, one expert says.
Sanford Health CEO says he won't wear mask after COVID-19 recovery
"I have no interest in using masks as a symbolic gesture," said head of one of Midwest's largest health systems.
Getting started with MagSafe, the iPhone 12's best new feature
Apple's new magnetic accessories and wireless chargers are expensive and clunky. They're also the coolest iPhone upgrade in years.
New York City wants to rein in the bots reading your resume
Most job applicants have no clue they're being evaluated by AI. The city wants to change that.
Pfizer asks U.S. regulators to OK emergency use of COVID vaccine
With the coronavirus surging around the U.S. and the world, the pressure is on for regulators to make a speedy decision.
Mnuchin move to end some Fed emergency loan programs
The decision to not extend several emergency loan programs beyond December 31 drew a terse rebuke from the Fed.
Tyson suspends managers over COVID-19 betting claims
Biggest U.S. meat processor says former Attorney General Eric Holder will probe worker claims of "disturbing behavior."
NY probe looking at Trump Org's payments to Ivanka Trump
Investigation reportedly is looking at fees paid to Ivanka Trump, who said the inquiry amounts to "harassment."
12 million Americans set to lose jobless aid day after Christmas
Expanded federal benefits are scheduled to lapse in December, potentially leaving millions of people with no income.
Millions of full-time U.S. workers receive federal health care and food stamps
Walmart and McDonald's among top employers with low-wage employees in Medicaid and SNAP programs, watchdog reports.
Famed chef says COVID could cause "extinction" of many restaurants
Tom Colicchio is urging Congress to pass the bipartisan RESTAURANTS Act to aid the food service industry.
Distributing Pfizer's vaccine will be a "logistical nightmare"
Vaccine "suitcases" can only be opened for 180 seconds at a time. Experts say many doses could go to waste.
Time's almost up to claim your $1,200 stimulus check
People who are eligible for the payment but have yet to receive it have until November 21 to register with the IRS.
Fortnite apparently returning to iPhones after developers' end-around
Nvidia says its cloud gaming service can now run on Safari browser on iPhones and iPads and will soon enable users to access Fortnite.
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Judge quashes Trump campaign latest attempt to stop Pennsylvania results
The Trump campaign said they plan to appeal.
Texas National Guard deployed to help El Paso with morgue overflow
So many have died that the county is now posting job openings for morgue attendants.
Trump campaign requests recount in Georgia
Georgia earlier in the week already completed a full hand recount of all the ballots in the state at the behest of the secretary of state.
Self-defense or murder? Shooting death divides community
A young mother woman admits to killing her partner, telling police she had endured years of abuse and feared for her life. So why didn't everyone believe her?
Kelly Loeffler quarantining after inconclusive COVID tests
Loeffler tested positive on Friday but was tested again Saturday and the results were inconclusive.
Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree will soon be released
The tiny owl, named "Rockefeller," was found hiding in the branches of the towering Christmas tree that serves as a focal point of New York City's holiday season.
Pompeii excavation unearths well-preserved bodies of two men
Archaeologists have discovered the bodies of two men who died during so-called second pyroclastic flow, after the initial eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Ben Carson says he was "desperately ill" with COVID-19
"I do believe I am out of the woods at this point," he said on Facebook.
Spy sentenced to life in U.S. prison can now return to Israel
Jonathan Pollard was the only American to ever receive a life sentence for spying for an ally.
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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.
Stash app creates new crop of investors at $5 a pop
The app lets customers invest in stocks like Apple and Chipotle by eliminating high minimums for stock purchases
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.
Apron company's "Wake Up & Fight" masks become a call to action
COVID-19 forced Ellen Bennett to reinvent the way she runs her kitchen wear business. Her new mantra: "Do less better."
The artists here aren't retiring, they're inspiring
You won't find any "old fogies" at Fogue Studios in Seattle. The artists here aren't retiring, they're inspiring.
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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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Spy sentenced to life in U.S. prison can now return to Israel
Jonathan Pollard was the only American to ever receive a life sentence for spying for an ally.
All-virtual G20 summit opens with Saudi Arabia as host
In a sign of the times, the traditional "family photo" of leaders in the summit was digitally designed and superimposed on a historical site just outside Riyadh.
Pompeii excavation unearths well-preserved bodies of two men
Archaeologists have discovered the bodies of two men who died during so-called second pyroclastic flow, after the initial eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
3 researchers park at bottom of Earth's deepest ocean trench
Only a handful of people have ever visited the bottom of the Mariana Trench, which is deeper than Mount Everest is high.
Will Biden's U.N. envoy "reclaim America's leading position"?
Who the president-elect picks to fill the role, and whether he gives them a seat in the Cabinet, will help signal U.S. intentions to the world.
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Kelly Loeffler quarantining after inconclusive COVID tests
Loeffler tested positive on Friday but was tested again Saturday and the results were inconclusive.
Trump campaign requests recount in Georgia
Georgia earlier in the week already completed a full hand recount of all the ballots in the state at the behest of the secretary of state.
Self-defense or murder? Shooting death divides community
A young mother woman admits to killing her partner, telling police she had endured years of abuse and feared for her life. So why didn't everyone believe her?
Woman accused of setting fire, running over husband, speaks out
In an interview with "48 Hours," Linda Stermer maintains she doesn't know how the fatal fire started and that running over her husband with the family's van after he escaped the burning home was purely an accident.
Judge quashes Trump campaign latest attempt to stop Pa. results
The Trump campaign said they plan to appeal.
Politics
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Kelly Loeffler quarantining after inconclusive COVID tests
Loeffler tested positive on Friday but was tested again Saturday and the results were inconclusive.
Trump campaign requests recount in Georgia
Georgia earlier in the week already completed a full hand recount of all the ballots in the state at the behest of the secretary of state.
Ben Carson says he was "desperately ill" with COVID-19
"I do believe I am out of the woods at this point," he said on Facebook.
Twitter will give @POTUS handle to Biden on Inauguration Day
Twitter will hand over official accounts to the new administration even if President Trump refuses to concede.
Obama jokes that Navy SEALs could remove Trump from White House
"I wish the transition was going better," the former president told Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday night.
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From 2000: The journey of Jan Morris
British journalist, travel writer and historian Jan Morris died Friday, November 20, 2020, at the age of 94. In this profile (originally broadcast on “CBS Sunday Morning” February 13, 2000), Morris talked with correspondent Tom Fenton at her home in Wales, about her globe-trekking career (including following Edmund Hillary up Mount Everest) and the subjects of her books (including President Abraham Lincoln), as well as her inward journey, of transitioning from a man to a woman.
British boy launches anti-bullying campaign
Charlie Kristensen’s passion for musical theatre made him a target for bullies. But with the help of some of his musical idols, the 10-year-old was able to ignite a viral anti-bullying campaign to help other kids stand up for themselves. Ian Lee has more.
Sylvan Esso performs “Rooftop Dancing”
Singer Amelia Meath and producer Nick Sanborn formed the electronic-pop duo Sylvan Esso in Durham, N.C. back in 2013. A year later they hit the Billboard album charts with their debut album. Their next album scored a Grammy nomination, and now they’re out with their third collection, titled "Free Love." From a rooftop in Durham, Sylvan Esso performs "Rooftop Dancing."
Sylvan Esso performs “Ferris Wheel”
Singer Amelia Meath and producer Nick Sanborn formed the electronic-pop duo Sylvan Esso in Durham, N.C. back in 2013. A year later they hit the Billboard album charts with their debut album. Their next album scored a Grammy nomination, and now they’re out with their third collection, titled "Free Love." From a rooftop in Durham, Sylvan Esso performs "Ferris Wheel."
Sylvan Esso performs “Ring”
Singer Amelia Meath and producer Nick Sanborn formed the electronic-pop duo Sylvan Esso in Durham, N.C. back in 2013. A year later they hit the Billboard album charts with their debut album. Their next album scored a Grammy nomination, and now they’re out with their third collection, titled "Free Love." From a rooftop in Durham, Sylvan Esso performs "Ring."
Technology
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SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Getting started with MagSafe, the iPhone 12's best new feature
Apple's new magnetic accessories and wireless chargers are expensive and clunky. They're also the coolest iPhone upgrade in years.
New York City wants to rein in the bots reading your resume
Most job applicants have no clue they're being evaluated by AI. The city wants to change that.
Fortnite apparently returning to iPhones after developers' end-around
Nvidia says its cloud gaming service can now run on Safari browser on iPhones and iPads and will soon enable users to access Fortnite.
Rocket Lab recovers first stage booster in key milestone
Splashdown shows booster can safely re-enter atmosphere as company works toward mid-air recovery
Science
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Pompeii excavation unearths well-preserved bodies of two men
Archaeologists have discovered the bodies of two men who died during so-called second pyroclastic flow, after the initial eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
3 researchers park at bottom of Earth's deepest ocean trench
Only a handful of people have ever visited the bottom of the Mariana Trench, which is deeper than Mount Everest is high.
The record-shattering 2020 hurricane season, explained
Like so many other aspects of 2020, the Atlantic hurricane season hurled one shocking event after another.
The air got cleaner in 2020, thanks to the pandemic
But a climate-driven historic wildfire season held back progress on emissions.
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Kelly Loeffler quarantining after inconclusive COVID tests
Loeffler tested positive on Friday but was tested again Saturday and the results were inconclusive.
Navajo Nation's kids try to adjust as pandemic closes schools
Virtual learning is already hard in places that lack basic resources — even electricity — that power the internet.
Texas National Guard deployed to help El Paso with morgue overflow
So many have died that the county is now posting job openings for morgue attendants.
Ben Carson says he was "desperately ill" with COVID-19
"I do believe I am out of the woods at this point," he said on Facebook.
California curfew goes into effect Saturday as COVID-19 cases spike
The newest restrictions require people not on essential errands to stay home from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through December 21.
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Experts fear feds aren't ready to get vaccines to nursing homes
More than 67,000 people in long-term care facilities have died of COVID-19. With a vaccine on the way, is the government ready to roll?
1 in 4 Americans are jobless or earning poverty-level wages
Official government statistics don't fully capture just how much millions of Americans are hurting, one expert says.
Sanford Health CEO says he won't wear mask after COVID-19 recovery
"I have no interest in using masks as a symbolic gesture," said head of one of Midwest's largest health systems.
Getting started with MagSafe, the iPhone 12's best new feature
Apple's new magnetic accessories and wireless chargers are expensive and clunky. They're also the coolest iPhone upgrade in years.
New York City wants to rein in the bots reading your resume
Most job applicants have no clue they're being evaluated by AI. The city wants to change that.
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Self-defense or murder? Shooting death divides community
A young mother woman admits to killing her partner, telling police she had endured years of abuse and feared for her life. So why didn't everyone believe her?
Woman accused of setting fire, running over husband, speaks out
In an interview with "48 Hours," Linda Stermer maintains she doesn't know how the fatal fire started and that running over her husband with the family's van after he escaped the burning home was purely an accident.
Kyle Rittenhouse released from jail after posting $2M bond
Rittenhouse, who was extradited from Illinois to Kenosha, will return to court for a preliminary hearing in December.
Shooting at Wisconsin mall leaves 8 injured
The suspect, described as a White male in his 20s or 30s, fled the scene before officers arrived at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa.
Why was the laptop in the tub? Odd clue in polarizing murder case
Nicole Addimando says she killed her abusive boyfriend in self-defense, but the crime scene raises questions — was someone destroying evidence or staging it to look that way?
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SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
Iconic Arecibo Observatory faces demolition due to damage
Engineers recommend controlled demolition of the mortally wounded radio telescope in Puerto Rico.
Russian spacewalk prepares station for new module
The space station's Russian Pirs docking compartment will be replaced by a laboratory module.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Jill Biden through the years
What do we know about the nation's next first lady?
Joe Biden through the years
Newly elected to be the 46th president, Biden has had a long political career and a personal life filled with triumph and heartbreak.
The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
Evidence photos: Michelle Martinko murder
Inside the haunting case that baffled investigators for generations and the 38 year trail that led them to her killer.
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Biden moves forward with transition
President-elect Joe Biden is moving forward with his White House transition despite a lack of cooperation from the Trump administration. He met on Friday with top congressional leaders to discuss the pandemic and economic crisis. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
Barack Obama: The "60 Minutes" interview
The former president shares the advice he would give President Trump, his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, and what's behind the divisions in Washington and across the U.S. Scott Pelley reports.
CBSN Originals: "Gun Fight, Part One"
In the first episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals explores an armed backlash to new gun laws. Mass shootings in Virginia have mobilized the fight for more regulation, but some counties won't enforce laws they say infringe on their residents' constitutional rights.
CBSN Originals: "Gun Fight, Part Two"
In the second episode of this two-part documentary, CBSN Originals follows a growing movement of militias refusing to comply with new gun regulations. As the country navigates a pandemic, economic shutdowns and political unrest, gun sales are soaring and gun rights activists argue Americans should be armed now more than ever.
The Case Against Nicole Addimando
A young mother shoots her partner claiming self-defense and abuse. The killing of the popular gymnastics coach divides a town. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports for "48 Hours.