CEO dismissed working from home. Her employees went on strike
Exec's op-ed spurs revolt after she says companies may turn employees into freelancers if they don't return to offices.
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Cruise line may flee Florida over ban on "vaccine passport"
CEO says state law barring businesses from asking for vaccination status conflicts with federal guidelines.
Disappointing April hiring keeps unemployment rate above 6%
Employers around the U.S. added 266,000 jobs last month, far short of what most economists had forecast.
IRS backlog of tax returns is growing ahead of filing deadline
Almost 31 million returns are being held for manual review, delaying refunds. "I depend on that money," one taxpayer says.
Biden argues economy improving despite April unemployment numbers
The U.S. gained 266,000 new jobs in April, falling far short of the 1 million economists expected.
Hybrid work could create two classes of workers
Experts say home vs. office could lead to two classes of workers, with the couch-to-cubicle transition penalizing remote employees.
Robinhood raked in $110 million from "meme stock" rally
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says regulators will examine controversial fees key to the trading app's business.
Americans are traveling again, but not to other countries
People are booking vacations across the U.S. as COVID-19 rates fall, but not to Europe and other countries.
Promising results vs. COVID variants from Moderna, Pfizer vaccines
Moderna's results are preliminary and involve the South African and Brazlian variants. Pfizer's are from real-world data out of Israel on the British variant.
Peloton apologizes for not recalling deadly treadmills sooner
Exercise equipment maker's chief says company will "get back on the right side of the line with trust and safety."
Twitter testing new feature for sending money to accounts
Only a select few accounts are currently able to receive money, but all Twitter users using the app in English can now send funds to those creators.
World's largest jewelry maker will no longer use mined diamonds
For the world's largest jewelry maker, diamonds made in a laboratory are forever.
Restaurants face nationwide chicken shortage
"I've never seen a chicken wing shortage," one restaurant owner says as poultry producers struggle to meet surging demand.
Trucker shortage may mean driving farther to fill your tank
With more Americans expected to hit the road this summer, pumps in some locations could be low or empty.
Few small hospitality businesses will reopen after COVID-19
Just 3% of currently closed restaurants, retail and other small service businesses are likely reopen, New York Fed finds.
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2,100 kids crossed border alone after being expelled with families
They seem to have separated from their families voluntarily to try to get across the southern border.
Federal civil rights charges filed against ex-cops in George Floyd's death
The new charges come as Derek Chauvin awaits sentencing on his murder and manslaughter convictions.
440 arrested since Capitol riot but key suspects remain
Four months after the attack, the FBI is still searching for suspects accused of some of the most vicious attacks on officers and members of the media.
Biden argues economy improving despite April unemployment numbers
The U.S. gained 266,000 new jobs in April, falling far short of the 1 million economists expected.
Judge limits footage family can see of Andrew Brown Jr. shooting
The ruling limits the family to viewing less than 20 minutes of the video recorded before and after Brown's police shooting.
The Arizona GOP's Maricopa County audit: What to know about it
Whatever the outcome, the Republican Senate's recount and audit will not change the results of the 2020 election.
DHS scraps Trump-era plan to collect more biometric data from immigrants
While the proposed rule change never took effect, the policy would have marked a colossal shift in Homeland Security's personal data collection from immigrants and US citizens alike.
Atlanta mayor explains decision not to run for reelection
The move is a major surprise and comes even as her national profile is on the rise.
Gronkowski donates $1.2 million to renovate Boston playground
"I hope this playground inspires the next generation of athletes," Gronkowski said Friday.
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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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Dozens killed in Brazilian police raid in Rio de Janiero
The raid was among the deadliest in the city's recent history, according to the director of Candido Mendes University's Public Safety Observatory.
Palestinians, Israel police clash at mosque, leaving dozens injured
The Palestinian Red Crescent emergency service said 136 people were wounded in clashes with police there and elsewhere in Jerusalem, including 83 who were hospitalized.
Indians wait for help as new COVID infections set another record
More than 414,000 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in a single day, as thousands languish in lines amid shortages of oxygen and vaccines.
From Francis to Fauci, Vatican conference draws mixed voices on COVID
An eclectic gathering sponsored by the Vatican is tackling big questions on health, faith and humanity, all the more important amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Afghans "ready to fight" as U.S. leaves and Taliban seize ground
The Taliban hasn't talked peace with the Afghan government in 9 months, and with fears rising of an all-out civil war, some are already planning an "organized resistance."
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California population declines for first time in recorded history
Births and the usual influx of immigrants slowed while deaths soared during the pandemic.
DHS scraps Trump-era plan to collect more biometric data from immigrants
While the proposed rule change never took effect, the policy would have marked a colossal shift in Homeland Security's personal data collection from immigrants and US citizens alike.
CEO dismissed working from home. Her employees went on strike
Exec's op-ed spurs revolt after she says companies may turn employees into freelancers if they don't return to offices.
In photos: These migrant families with young children just crossed the U.S. border
CBS News spoke to several families with young children pursuing asylum claims in the U.S. about why they decided to leave their home countries and what it was like to undertake the perilous journey to the border.
440 arrested since Capitol riot but key suspects remain
Four months after the attack, the FBI is still searching for suspects accused of some of the most vicious attacks on officers and members of the media.
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California population declines for first time in recorded history
Births and the usual influx of immigrants slowed while deaths soared during the pandemic.
DHS scraps Trump-era plan to collect more biometric data from immigrants
While the proposed rule change never took effect, the policy would have marked a colossal shift in Homeland Security's personal data collection from immigrants and US citizens alike.
Cruise line may flee Florida over ban on "vaccine passport"
CEO says state law barring businesses from asking for vaccination status conflicts with federal guidelines.
Atlanta mayor explains decision not to run for reelection
The move is a major surprise and comes even as her national profile is on the rise.
Harris and Mexican president discuss Northern Triangle migration
The vice president is taking her first international trip to Mexico and Guatemala next month.
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Best U.S. national parks, ranked by popularity
National parks are finally reopening after sporadic COVID-19-related shutdowns. Here's where all 62 of them rank in popularity.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Rock star's family and doctor agree to settle suit over his death
Chris Cornell's family alleged that medication prescribed by a doctor led to erratic behavior from the singer before his death in 2017 at age 52.
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Comedy star Ziwe on new variety show
Comedian and social media sensation Ziwe discusses her new late-night Showtime series, "Ziwe." It's a no-holds-barred mix of musical numbers, interviews, and sketches that challenge America's discomfort with race, politics, and other cultural issues. She joins "CBS This Morning" live after telling co-host Anthony Mason about making uncomfortable issues like race funny and why she doesn't subscribe to cancel culture. (Disclaimer: Showtime is a division of ViacomCBS)
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Robinhood raked in $110 million from "meme stock" rally
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says regulators will examine controversial fees key to the trading app's business.
Peloton apologizes for not recalling deadly treadmills sooner
Exercise equipment maker's chief says company will "get back on the right side of the line with trust and safety."
Broadband industry sent millions of fake comments to FCC, report finds
New York AG says an industry-funded effort to repeal net neutrality led to 8 million fake comments being sent to regulators.
Facebook Oversight Board upholds Trump suspension but orders review
Indefinitely suspending former president after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was "inappropriate," board finds.
SpaceX successfully launches — and lands — Starship prototype
The Starship launch and landing capped a remarkable three weeks for the California-based rocket builder.
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Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration for full approval of its vaccine for people 16 and older.
Scientists unsure where uncontrolled rocket debris will hit Earth
Its fast speed makes its landing place nearly impossible to predict, but it is expected to make landfall this weekend.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 96% effective in teens
Drugmaker said Phase 2 trial of its coronavirus vaccine showed promising results in teens 12- to 17-years-old.
Promising results vs. COVID variants from Moderna, Pfizer vaccines
Moderna's results are preliminary and involve the South African and Brazlian variants. Pfizer's are from real-world data out of Israel on the British variant.
NOAA's "new normal" climate report is anything but normal
Updated maps show how U.S. temperatures and rainfall patterns are shifting – and reveal some clues about the future.
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California population declines for first time in recorded history
Births and the usual influx of immigrants slowed while deaths soared during the pandemic.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration for full approval of its vaccine for people 16 and older.
Cruise line may flee Florida over ban on "vaccine passport"
CEO says state law barring businesses from asking for vaccination status conflicts with federal guidelines.
NYC still storing hundreds of COVID victims in refrigerated trucks
The city's medical examiner's office said that 750 bodies are being kept in long-term storage in refrigerated trailers at a Brooklyn pier.
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CEO dismissed working from home. Her employees went on strike
Exec's op-ed spurs revolt after she says companies may turn employees into freelancers if they don't return to offices.
Cruise line may flee Florida over ban on "vaccine passport"
CEO says state law barring businesses from asking for vaccination status conflicts with federal guidelines.
Disappointing April hiring keeps unemployment rate above 6%
Employers around the U.S. added 266,000 jobs last month, far short of what most economists had forecast.
IRS backlog of tax returns is growing ahead of filing deadline
Almost 31 million returns are being held for manual review, delaying refunds. "I depend on that money," one taxpayer says.
Biden argues economy improving despite April unemployment numbers
The U.S. gained 266,000 new jobs in April, falling far short of the 1 million economists expected.
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440 arrested since Capitol riot but key suspects remain
Four months after the attack, the FBI is still searching for suspects accused of some of the most vicious attacks on officers and members of the media.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
"The Capitol Attack is likely the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice," the government said in a court filing.
Judge limits footage family can see of Andrew Brown Jr. shooting
The ruling limits the family to viewing less than 20 minutes of the video recorded before and after Brown's police shooting.
Federal civil rights charges filed against ex-cops in George Floyd's death
The new charges come as Derek Chauvin awaits sentencing on his murder and manslaughter convictions.
Was COVID-19 the perfect cover for murder?
When a Florida mother goes missing after friends receive texts she has an acute case of COVID-19, digital clues lead police on a cross-country manhunt for her possible killer.
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Falling Chinese rocket debris likely poses no threat to humans, expert says
No one knows where on Earth the debris will land.
Scientists unsure where uncontrolled rocket debris will hit Earth
Its fast speed makes its landing place nearly impossible to predict, but it is expected to make landfall this weekend.
Ticket auction for flight to space
Jeff Bezos' space company, Blue Origin, is auctioning off one ticket to the highest bidder to fly aboard a planned launch in July. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more on that plus the latest test flight by it competitor, SpaceX.
SpaceX successfully launches — and lands — Starship prototype
The Starship launch and landing capped a remarkable three weeks for the California-based rocket builder.
Rocket debris hurtling to Earth
A huge piece of space junk is about to make an uncontrolled re-entry back into Earth's atmosphere, threatening to drop debris on a number of cities around the world in the coming days. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look.
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In photos: These migrant families with young children just crossed the U.S. border
CBS News spoke to several families with young children pursuing asylum claims in the U.S. about why they decided to leave their home countries and what it was like to undertake the perilous journey to the border.
Best U.S. national parks, ranked by popularity
National parks are finally reopening after sporadic COVID-19-related shutdowns. Here's where all 62 of them rank in popularity.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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“The Takeout” - Jon Meacham
Author and historian Jon Meacham shares his insights from writing biographies of several American presidents, and discusses the division created within the Republican Party by Donald Trump. He also talks about his work for President Biden, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Biden responds to April jobs report
President Biden is trying to ease concerns about the nation's economic recovery after Friday's jobs report showed far fewer jobs were added to the economy than expected. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Broadway to resume performances
The curtain will rise on Broadway once again. Performances are set to resume in September after the summer following the industry's longest shutdown in history. Tickets for shows at 100% capacity went on sale earlier this week. Broadway was forced to close on March 12, 2020, a day after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic. Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the industry's reopening.
The Diversity Dilemma | CBSN Originals
This CBSN Originals Documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines when diversity measures can be helpful or harmful.
Son makes mom's bucket list journey into film
After his mother lost her longtime housekeeping job, the two embarked on a journey to complete her bucket list. Their adventure is now a documentary titled "Duty Free." Steve Hartman shares more in this week's "On the Road."