For restaurants, Thanksgiving closures are tough to swallow
A terrible year for restaurant owners is now even tougher, as pandemic restrictions threaten to spoil the holidays.
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Is it worth leaving your house for Black Friday sales?
A surge in coronavirus cases poses a dilemma for your holiday shopping, but experts have some advice.
Americans are scared as virus surges. They're also resilient.
"I am already drained and overwhelmed," admits one nursing assistant. After getting sick another worker says, "You have to make it work."
Unemployment claims rise for the second week in a row
Some 778,000 Americans applied for jobless aid last week, a sign the economic recovery is bogging down.
How to shop at Black-owned businesses over the holidays
Websites like Official Black Wall Street or WeBuyBlack can help consumers find companies to support.
Miami to distribute $250 gift cards to feed hungry residents
Millions of Americans cannot afford to put food on the table. Cities are stepping up to help.
What can states do to save jobs? Order people to mask up
State requirement to cover up helps lift consumer confidence and boosts local economic growth, study finds.
Nearly 7 million Americans risk being evicted after Dec. 31
Census data show that some 9 million people — 1 in 6 U.S. households — are behind on their rent.
Trump plan would cut food stamps to more than 8,000 seniors
Cutting the nutrition aid for more than 8,000 poor seniors on January 1 would be "catastrophic," lawmakers say.
Major retailers urged to revive hazard pay amid holiday rush
Profits surge with pandemic for Amazon and Walmart; both axed extra wages for frontline workers months ago.
How Cyber Monday will be different in 2020
Here's what you need to know if you're shopping online this year.
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?
More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Black Friday TV deals at Best Buy
If you've been waiting all year to buy a new TV, you might want to see these Black Friday deals.
Black Friday TV deals at Walmart
Discounts of more than $150 are available on some sets. Here's what the retailer is offering.
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Millions ignore travel warning as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the surge in new coronavirus cases, AAA expects up to 50 million Americans to travel.
Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn
Flynn twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, but sought to withdraw his guilty plea.
Biden reminds Americans "we're at war with a virus, not with each other"
The president-elect called for Americans to unify around defeating the coronavirus.
Denver mayor travels for holiday after urging others to stay home
On the same day as his announcement, Hancock encouraged his constituents to "stay home as much as you can," "host virtual gatherings instead of in-person dinners" and "avoid travel if you can."
Soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at 60
Maradona is widely considered to be one of the best soccer players of all time.
Meghan Markle opens up about "unbearable grief" after miscarriage
"Despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning," Markle wrote in a New York Times op-ed.
Biden is first candidate in U.S. history to surpass 80 million votes
President Trump received the second-most votes of all time, with more than 73 million.
How to shop at Black-owned businesses over the holidays
Websites like Official Black Wall Street or WeBuyBlack can help consumers find companies to support.
Doctor recreates what COVID-19 patients may see before they die
Dr. Kenneth Remy posted the now-viral video to urge people to follow precautions.
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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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Soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at 60
Maradona is widely considered to be one of the best soccer players of all time.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena arrested in Mexico
Prosecutors confirm that Arozarena was detained "for problems relating to his ex-partner," amid reports of a custody dispute.
Meghan Markle opens up about "unbearable grief" after miscarriage
"Despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning," Markle wrote in a New York Times op-ed.
New rule to require certain travelers to pay bonds to enter U.S.
The State Department said the rules are designed to send "a message" to certain countries whose citizens have high rates of remaining in the U.S. after their visas have expired.
Pope supports George Floyd protests in book
The pope also addresses the coronavirus pandemic and criticized people who protested preventative guidelines in his new book.
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Denver mayor travels for holiday after urging others to stay home
On the same day as his announcement, Hancock encouraged his constituents to "stay home as much as you can," "host virtual gatherings instead of in-person dinners" and "avoid travel if you can."
More restaurants may shut down for good due to pandemic
One in six restaurants open in March will have closed for good by year's end, according to a survey by the National Restaurant Association.
Millions ignore travel warning as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the surge in new coronavirus cases, AAA expects up to 50 million Americans to travel.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon tests positive for coronavirus
The governor is experiencing minor symptoms and will work remotely, his office said in a statement.
College students work to reduce food waste and feed hungry families
The FarmLink Project collects food from the fields and delivers it to pantries running on empty.
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Justice Department appeals ruling in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit
Substituting the United States for Trump would leave taxpayers responsible for any payout in the case.
Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn
Flynn twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, but sought to withdraw his guilty plea.
Biden is first candidate in U.S. history to surpass 80 million votes
President Trump received the second-most votes of all time, with more than 73 million.
Does America need couples therapy?
Americans are fiercely split, not only about policy, but on the basic decency of the other side.
Biden says his team is already talking with the Trump administration
The president-elect said talks are already underway, after the GSA gave the green light.
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Simple Thanksgiving recipes from Bon Appétit
Andy Baraghni, senior editor of Bon Appétit magazine, demonstrates how to prepare Broccolini With Sesame Sauce and Lemon, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chile Yogurt and Mint
Soccer legend Diego Maradona dies at 60
Soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, Argentina's presidential office announced Wednesday.
Meghan Markle reveals she suffered a miscarriage
Britain's Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has revealed that she suffered a miscarriage while pregnant with her second child in July. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19 again
Saban says he is experiencing mild symptoms and will not coach this weekend.
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More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
DoorDash to pay $2.5 million for allegedly misusing worker tips
Prosecutor says the food delivery company misled consumers about how gratuities were used.
Dow hits 30,000 as Trump signals exit from White House
Markets rose as Pennsylvania certified election results, confirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
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.
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Nature Up Close: Wild turkeys and hope
The successful reintroduction of wild birds in areas where populations had been decimated are a reminder that it is possible to repair past mistakes
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Mysterious monolith discovered in Utah desert
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Endangered whale washes ashore dead in North Carolina
The National Park Service says only about 360 right whales are still alive and about five or six calves are born each year.
Is this house under a convent in Israel the boyhood home of Jesus?
"I'm working off evidence," Professor Ken Dark told CBS News. "What's there on the ground is very consistent, very convincing."
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Study finds combo pill lowers heart risks
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Denver mayor travels for holiday after urging others to stay home
On the same day as his announcement, Hancock encouraged his constituents to "stay home as much as you can," "host virtual gatherings instead of in-person dinners" and "avoid travel if you can."
Millions ignore travel warning as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the surge in new coronavirus cases, AAA expects up to 50 million Americans to travel.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon tests positive for coronavirus
The governor is experiencing minor symptoms and will work remotely, his office said in a statement.
Major retailers urged to revive hazard pay amid holiday rush
Profits surge with pandemic for Amazon and Walmart; both axed extra wages for frontline workers months ago.
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For restaurants, Thanksgiving closures are tough to swallow
A terrible year for restaurant owners is now even tougher, as pandemic restrictions threaten to spoil the holidays.
Is it worth leaving your house for Black Friday sales?
A surge in coronavirus cases poses a dilemma for your holiday shopping, but experts have some advice.
Americans are scared as virus surges. They're also resilient.
"I am already drained and overwhelmed," admits one nursing assistant. After getting sick another worker says, "You have to make it work."
Unemployment claims rise for the second week in a row
Some 778,000 Americans applied for jobless aid last week, a sign the economic recovery is bogging down.
How to shop at Black-owned businesses over the holidays
Websites like Official Black Wall Street or WeBuyBlack can help consumers find companies to support.
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
The OxyContin maker admitted impeding the DEA's efforts to combat the addiction crisis.
Drugs and ammo seized in Calif., 3 charged in "blow" to major cartel
The DEA agent in charge called the arrests and seizure of $3.5 million in cash "gained through selling death here in our community" a "blow to the Mexican Cartels."
Massive unemployment fraud found in California prisons: Prosecutors
California has paid out at least $140 million in benefits and at least 158 claims have been filed for 133 inmates on death row, according to Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert.
In a first, San Francisco DA charges on-duty cop with homicide
District Attorney Chesa Boudin called the decision to file charges "historic."
Trump backer charged with assault after exhaling on protesters
Incident was caught on video and happened outside Trump golf club in Sterling, Virginia as pro- and anti-Trump demonstrators awaited his arrival.
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
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.
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The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.
Small business owners prepare for COVID winter
Americans have endured eight months of the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed more than 260,000 people. As small business owners brace for potential shutdown measures, Milwaukee restaurant owner Dan Jacobs explains how his restaurants have adapted since the start of the pandemic and how he plans to survive through the winter.
Simple Thanksgiving recipes from Bon Appétit
Andy Baraghni, senior editor of Bon Appétit magazine, demonstrates for “Sunday Morning” producer Sara Kugel how to prepare two simple, light dishes for Thanksgiving: Broccolini With Sesame Sauce and Lemon, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chile Yogurt and Mint.
FarmLink Project helping to feed families in need
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