Large swaths of the U.S. are at risk of blackouts this summer
Hotter weather and drought conditions are expected to drive up energy demand, potentially straining the nation's aging power grid.
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Barnes & Noble pressured to restrict sales of most banned book
Virginia lawmaker says retailer should obtain parental consent before selling two "obscene" books to minors.
Stocks are nearly in a bear market. Here's what to know.
The S&P 500 is approaching a bear market for the first time in two years. Investors have "nowhere to hide," one analyst says.
The next shock for homeowners: Surging property tax assessments
Some homeowners are facing "sticker shock" from stiffer property tax bills. Blame the pandemic real estate boom.
Military plane carrying 39 tons of baby formula arrives in U.S.
The shipment was the first of several flights carrying infant formula from Europe expected this weekend to relieve the deepening shortage in the U.S.
Musk calls sexual misconduct allegations "utterly untrue" and "wild"
Tesla founder strongly denied a published claim that SpaceX paid a flight attendant $250,000 for her silence about the supposed incident.
Mastercard wants to let you buy stuff with your face
Credit card giant to test biometric system aimed at streamlining the checkout process in stores.
The best places to work in 2022, ranked
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
Texas restaurateur gives away hundreds of cans of baby formula
Texas restaurateur bought dozens of cases of formula from food distributor and handed it out to parents in need.
U.S. soccer has equal gender pay. Will other sports follow?
Pro basketball and tennis continues to pay American women athletes millions of dollars less than men.
Finland says Russia is cutting off natural gas supplies
Energy cutoff comes after Finland and neighbor Sweden formally applied to join NATO this week.
Home sweet home, made from shipping containers
Zack and Brie Smithey built their 3BR, 2.5 bath dream home in St. Charles, Mo., out of eight shipping containers. Now, they're helping others who refuse to be boxed into traditional notions of house construction.
Martha Stewart on spring cleaning your home office space
After two-and-a-half years of working from home, your office-away-from-office can do with some refreshing. The multimedia lifestyle entrepreneur offers some organizing tips.
Elon Musk visits Brazil's Bolsonaro to discuss Amazon plans
Billionaire's Starlink satellite venture will provide internet service for rural schools and monitor the rainforest.
S&P 500 fends off bear market at the end of another brutal week
Stocks claw back losses after flirting with the first bear market since early 2020.
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CBS News poll: Americans feel uneasy as economic concerns grow
Negative views of the economy and the percentage who say things in the country are going badly in the country have reached new highs of the Biden presidency.
Military plane carrying 39 tons of baby formula arrives in U.S.
The shipment was the first of several flights carrying infant formula from Europe expected this weekend to relieve the deepening shortage in the U.S.
Pennsylvania's John Fetterman released from hospital after stroke
While he was in the hospital recovering, Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman won the Democratic primary for Senate.
Robert Gates says NATO expansion "dramatically changes" geopolitics
Gates, who served under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, said Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine could continue to hurt Russia's economy.
Self-tracking your health data
Experts say wearable devices that continually monitor your health data and alert you to potential problems may one day detect potential medical conditions.
Inside Bellosguardo, a reclusive heiress' historic home
Built in the 1930s, high above the Santa Barbara coast, the home made famous in the bestselling "Empty Mansions" was a summer residence of Huguette Clark, who didn't set foot on the property for several decades, and instructed her staff to never change a thing.
Biden says monkeypox cases something to "be concerned about"
"They haven't told me the level of exposure yet but it is something that everybody should be concerned about," the president said.
Designing plant walls for home and office
For an interior decor alternative to hanging photographs or artwork, "green walls" are alive with plants that bring color and oxygen indoors – and they water themselves.
"48 Hours" investigates claims, allegations behind La. man's 1977 conviction
Twin sisters insist they were attacked by a Black man as teenagers decades ago. But now a woman has surfaced with information that may support his innocence.
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Mastercard wants to let you buy stuff with your face
Credit card giant to test biometric system aimed at streamlining the checkout process in stores.
What are Twitter bots, and why is Elon Musk obsessed with them?
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
Tesla founder says his $44 billion purchase of the social media giant is being held up by questions over spam and fake accounts.
Twitter fires 2 executives, adding to Elon Musk buyout turmoil
Social media company said it dismissed two senior managers and will freeze most hiring.
Virtual land rush driving up the cost of space in the metaverse
Top consumer brands and deep-pocketed investors are staking a claim to the next phase of the internet.
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Labor shortage is biggest challenge for small businesses
Labor shortages, the Omicron variant and supply chain issues pose significant challenges to small businesses.
Bringing equity to the VC funding process
New data released by Crunchbase shows that only 2.2% of all venture funding went to female-founded startups in the first eight months of this year. Deena Shakir, partner at Lux Capital, joins CBSN to discuss what needs to change to bring equity for female entrepreneurs and investors.
A third of small businesses have reinstated COVID-19 rules
As the Delta variant surges, many small employers are again taking precautions in the way they do business.
NYC giving artists $5,000 checks from Biden stimulus
Some 1,800 artists will receive $5,000 checks, while other federal funds will go to cabbies and homeless people.
44% of small businesses have less than 3 months of cash
"Everything is up in the air," said one Ohio bakery owner who worries that COVID-19 could shut her down again.
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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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Pennsylvania's John Fetterman released from hospital after stroke
While he was in the hospital recovering, Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman won the Democratic primary for Senate.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries "very confident" Democrats will hold onto majority
Jeffries' assessment comes shortly after the release of a CBS News poll showing that nearly 70% of Americans say the economy is bad.
Transcript: Jason Furman on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Jason Furman, former chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, that aired Sunday, May 22, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York that aired Sunday, May 22, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Sen. Rick Scott on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Sen. Rick Scott of Florida that aired Sunday, May 22, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Large swaths of the U.S. are at risk of blackouts this summer
Hotter weather and drought conditions are expected to drive up energy demand, potentially straining the nation's aging power grid.
Barnes & Noble pressured to restrict sales of most banned book
Virginia lawmaker says retailer should obtain parental consent before selling two "obscene" books to minors.
Stocks are nearly in a bear market. Here's what to know.
The S&P 500 is approaching a bear market for the first time in two years. Investors have "nowhere to hide," one analyst says.
The next shock for homeowners: Surging property tax assessments
Some homeowners are facing "sticker shock" from stiffer property tax bills. Blame the pandemic real estate boom.
Military plane carrying 39 tons of baby formula arrives in U.S.
The shipment was the first of several flights carrying infant formula from Europe expected this weekend to relieve the deepening shortage in the U.S.
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Robert Gates says NATO expansion "dramatically changes" geopolitics
Gates, who served under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, said Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine could continue to hurt Russia's economy.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on May 22, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries join Margaret Brennan.
Pennsylvania's John Fetterman released from hospital after stroke
While he was in the hospital recovering, Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman won the Democratic primary for Senate.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries "very confident" Democrats will hold onto majority
Jeffries' assessment comes shortly after the release of a CBS News poll showing that nearly 70% of Americans say the economy is bad.
Transcript: Jason Furman on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Jason Furman, former chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, that aired Sunday, May 22, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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New link between mental health and arthritis
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Self-tracking your health data
Experts say wearable devices like smartwatches that continually monitor your health data and alert you to potential problems may one day detect potential medical conditions ranging from heart issues and stroke to cancer.
Tracking your health data through wearable devices
Experts say devices like smartwatches that continually monitor your health data can also give you early warnings about medical problems before a doctor might. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how self-tracking data may one day help detect conditions like infectious diseases, type II diabetes, heart conditions or even cancer.
Biden says monkeypox cases something to "be concerned about"
"They haven't told me the level of exposure yet but it is something that everybody should be concerned about," the president said.
Dye shortage impacting CT scans
U.S. hospitals are experiencing a shortage of contrast dye, the crucial component needed for conducting CT scans. As a result, some patients in need of scans are being forced to wait to receive one. Charlie De Mar has more.
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Biden pushes economic and security aims as he ends visit to South Korea
The president tended to both business and security interests Sunday as he wrapped up a three-day trip to South Korea.
U.S., South Korea open to expanded military drills
The announcement Saturday during Biden's visit to Seoul reflects a shift in direction from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
$40B will head to Ukraine as Biden signs aid bill while overseas
A U.S. official brought a copy of the bill on a commercial flight to Seoul, South Korea for the president to sign.
Hungary's Orban tells CPAC: "We need to coordinate the movement" of allies
CBS News was one of a small number of western outlets allowed access to the conference.
Last kid sheltering in Ukraine basement now draws monsters, misses his best friend
At just 8 years old, he's endured unimaginable horror. The sound of constant shelling has left him shell-shocked and traumatized.
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Thrift shopping: Making fashion more sustainable
Secondhand shopping, also known as upcycling, is one of fashion's fastest-growing trends. Correspondent Serena Altschul looks at how getting new use from unwanted clothes is becoming a $35 billion market.
Kenny Loggins on savoring the moments
Even at 74, the musician (whose new memoir is titled "Still Alright") sounds as youthful as his songs, which have a habit of making us feel young, too.
Kenny Loggins, "Still Alright"
Even at 74, Kenny Loggins' voice sounds as youthful as his songs, which have a habit of making us feel young, too. The singer talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about touring; his "yacht rock" hits; his new memoir, "Still Alright"; and how being a father affected his music.
Designing plant walls for home and office
For an interior decor alternative to hanging photographs or artwork, "green walls" are alive with plants that bring color and oxygen indoors – and they water themselves.
Plant walls: Interior décor that's alive
"Green walls" of mounted living plants bring nature indoors. Correspondent Kelefa Sanneh talks with Stacy Coleman, owner of Plant Wall Design, the New York-based company that builds and maintains living walls for homes and offices.
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Self-tracking your health data
Experts say wearable devices like smartwatches that continually monitor your health data and alert you to potential problems may one day detect potential medical conditions ranging from heart issues and stroke to cancer.
Tracking your health data through wearable devices
Experts say devices like smartwatches that continually monitor your health data can also give you early warnings about medical problems before a doctor might. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how self-tracking data may one day help detect conditions like infectious diseases, type II diabetes, heart conditions or even cancer.
Elon Musk visits Brazil's Bolsonaro to discuss Amazon plans
Billionaire's Starlink satellite venture will provide internet service for rural schools and monitor the rainforest.
Tech giants fight new Texas social media law
Big tech like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are seeking to block a Texas law that prohibits social media platforms from banning users based on their political views. CBS news reporter Dan Patterson joins Nancy Chen and Tanya Rivero to discuss the legislation.
Mastercard wants to let you buy stuff with your face
Credit card giant to test biometric system aimed at streamlining the checkout process in stores.
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"Efficient predator": Invasive green crab found in new area
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
Major climate indicators set "alarming" records in 2021, U.N. says
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Who will suffer the most as climate change fuels heat waves in India?
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
Prehistoric dolphin species discovered in landlocked Switzerland
Twenty million years ago, Switzerland's low-lying parts were covered in an ocean teeming with fish, sharks and dolphins.
Moth species not seen since 1912 found at Detroit airport
The "very flashy" moths were found in the luggage of a traveler arriving from the Philippines, authorities said.
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"48 Hours" investigates claims, allegations behind La. man's 1977 conviction
Twin sisters insist they were attacked by a Black man as teenagers decades ago. But now a woman has surfaced with information that may support his innocence.
"The other woman" in the Jennifer Dulos case to detectives: "I didn't do it"
Video shows police questioning Michelle Troconis, the ex-girlfriend of Fotis Dulos, about the disappearance of his wife Jennifer — does she know more than she's saying?
Marking one week since the Buffalo mass shooting
Saturday marks one week since a gunman killed 10 people and wounded three others at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. Authorities have labeled the incident a "racially motivated hate crime." CBS News' Lana Zak sits down with Cedric Holloway, a former member of the Buffalo Police Department, to discuss the lasting impact of the tragedy.
1 killed, 8 wounded in shooting at California party
The party was at a business in a strip mall in San Bernadino, police said.
Pipe bombs, other weapons found at Maryland home
The house held a total of seven improvised explosive devices along with other bomb-making materials, authorities said.
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Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
Boeing Starliner capsule sets off after space station
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
Boeing Starliner capsule poised for high-stakes flight
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
InSight Mars lander nears the end of the road
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
NASA investigates another space helmet water leak
While not as serious as a potentially life-threatening 2013 incident, NASA is taking no chances with the station's aging spacesuits.
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The best places to work in 2022, ranked
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
How police tracked an old work truck to find Jennifer Dulos' alleged killer
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
25 transgender athletes you should know
These athletes are making waves in the worlds of athletics and advocacy.
Met Gala 2022: The hottest red carpet arrivals
If it glittered or dazzled, it was likely being worn by a celeb at fashion's biggest party of the year
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
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Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
Gates: NATO expansion "changes the geopolitics of Europe in a dramatic way"
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates says Russian President Vladimir Putin has "dramatically changed the geostrategic posture of Western Europe" with his invasion of Ukraine.
Furman "not super worried" about recession within next year
Jason Furman, the former chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, says, "Over the next six to 12 months, I'm not super worried about a recession. After that is where I start to get worried, because that's when the Fed's policy will start having more of an effect."
Georgia GOP primary races test Trump's influence
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Georgia, where former President Donald Trump has backed several candidates in Tuesday's upcoming primaries.
Gates: January 6 "a huge blight on our democracy"
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates says, "My worry is that everybody will retreat to their ideological corner, and nobody will listen" during the upcoming January 6 committee hearings.