Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
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U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
34% of economists expect a recession in 2021
The good news for Americans? Fewer forecasters think a serious downturn is likely to hit next year
Target launches private food label Good and Gather in grocery push
The retailer said the line of 650 new products will not include any artificial flavors or sweeteners
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
U.S. grants reprieve to Huawei, easing trade tensions
Commerce Secretary said some U.S. businesses need "more time" to cut commercial ties with the Chinese tech giant
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
In return to Washington, Trump pushes back on risks of a U.S. recession
Mr. Trump said the economy is "doing very well" and dismissed concerns of recession, offering an optimistic outlook after the stock market's roller coaster week
Trump trade adviser downplays impact of China tariffs on consumers
The U.S. trade war with China helped send stock prices down this week, and Wall Street's wild ride fueled fears of a recession
Salmon caviar recalled due to botulism fears
Product sold in four states is possibly tainted with toxin that can cause life-threatening illness or death
IRS budgets cuts costing the feds billions of dollars
A sharp decline in funding for the tax agency has impaired its ability to audit big corporations and millionaires
U.S. trade war with China is torpedoing consumer confidence
Concerns about President Trump's latest tariff threats, along with recession fears, are making Americans nervous
Tyson recalls chicken patties because of "extraneous matter"
Some consumers reported finding pieces of a mechanical seal or gasket in the Weaver fully cooked patties
Farmers to be sentenced in largest US organic fraud case
The farmers pleaded guilty to selling millions of dollars of grain that was falsely labeled as organic
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NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner fires officer involved in 2014 death of unarmed black man
After Epstein suicide, attorney general reassigns federal prisons chief
Attorney General William Barr announces Hugh Hurwitz's reassignment more than a week after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide
U.S. conducts first missile test since ending INF treaty with Russia
The U.S. withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Treaty in early August, after accusing Russia of failing to comply with the treaty
Planned Parenthood formally exits Title X program
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
Iran warns U.S. not to seize newly freed supertanker
Vessel once known as Grace 1 and renamed Adrian Darya 1, freed by Gibraltar, apparently heading for Greece
Groom from horrific Afghan wedding attack says he's "lost hope"
Groom and bride survived suicide bombing that killed scores, but he says he "will never see happiness" in his life again and Afghan suffering will continue
Prince Andrew says he's "appalled" by alleged Jeffrey Epstein crimes
British royal says he wasn't involved, in statement released after video emerges of prince in Epstein's New York mansion waving goodbye to young woman
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A calligrapher embraces technology to grow business
After falling haphazardly into the art of calligraphy, she succeeds by embracing her unique style and the latest tech
Nomadness Travel Tribe creates safe space for black travelers
Nomadness Travel Tribe is the New Age, international roadmap for African-American travelers
A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
An online art gallery that strips art world of its pretense
Tze Chun's Uprise Art is turning the art-buying experience on its head, cultivating a new generation of collectors
He wants to end "energy poverty" around the globe
More than 1 billion people worldwide don't have access to electricity. Henry Louie wants to change that with microgrids.
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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
What to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s
Millennials take note: The key to retiring on time is starting to save money early. Follow this advice from experts
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500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
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Texas school district is sued for coloring in student's haircut
"J.T. felt extremely degraded and suffered at least great embarrassment, shame, anxiety and depression," the complaint reads
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
Planned Parenthood formally exits Title X program
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Pence insists economy is strong, blaming media for "irresponsible rhetoric"
The National Association for Business Economics found roughly one in three economists believe a recession will come
U.S. conducts first missile test since ending INF treaty with Russia
The U.S. withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Treaty in early August, after accusing Russia of failing to comply with the treaty
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Pence insists economy is strong, blaming media for "irresponsible rhetoric"
The National Association for Business Economics found roughly one in three economists believe a recession will come
U.S. conducts first missile test since ending INF treaty with Russia
The U.S. withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Treaty in early August, after accusing Russia of failing to comply with the treaty
After Epstein suicide, attorney general reassigns federal prisons chief
Attorney General William Barr announces Hugh Hurwitz's reassignment more than a week after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
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Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump
Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
"The Rock" and Lauren Hashian tie the knot
Johnson's former brother-in-law snapped photos of the happy couple during the seaside wedding
George R.R. Martin: "Game Of Thrones" TV show ending is "freeing"
"I don't think it was very good for me because the very thing that should have speeded me up actually slowed me down," Martin said
Sting, Trudie Styler, and a villa in Italy
The singer-musician and his wife bought the dilapidated, 400-year-old Il Palagio, in Tuscany, for a song or two, and have brought the olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens back to life
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Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Overstock shares sink after CEO comments about "Deep State"
Investors are fleeing retailer Overstock after its CEO issued a bizarre statement about the "deep state" and "men in black"
U.S. lawmaker joins international Facebook investigation
Rep. David Cicilline joins the International Grand Committee on Disinformation and "Fake News," as lawmakers from a dozen countries seek answers on election influencing
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500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Activists mourn first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change
A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the former glacier, warning that "in the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path"
Rescued baby dugong dies of shock with a stomach full of plastic
"Her death will remind Thais and people all over the world not to dispose trash into the oceans," a Natural Resources and Environment Minister said
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Health
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Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
Thousands of veterans fear "burn pits" have exposed them to lethal disease
At some of military bases in Afghanistan, waste materials were disposed of in so-called "burn pits"
Salmon caviar recalled due to botulism fears
Product sold in four states is possibly tainted with toxin that can cause life-threatening illness or death
Tyson recalls chicken patties because of "extraneous matter"
Some consumers reported finding pieces of a mechanical seal or gasket in the Weaver fully cooked patties
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Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
34% of economists expect a recession in 2021
The good news for Americans? Fewer forecasters think a serious downturn is likely to hit next year
Target launches private food label Good and Gather in grocery push
The retailer said the line of 650 new products will not include any artificial flavors or sweeteners
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
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Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
NYPD fires cop involved in Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner has fired a police officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man. Police Commissioner James O'Neill had been deliberating whether to accept a disciplinary judge's recommendation that Officer Daniel Pantaleo be fired for using a banned chokehold on Eric Garner. Attorney Vinoo Varghese joined CBSN to discuss the decision.
NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner chokehold death
New York City's police commissioner fires officer involved in 2014 death of unarmed black man
Stacey Abrams slams Trump over gun reform
Stacey Abrams said she does not believe President Trump is sincere in his promise to bring forward gun-control legislation. The Fair Fight 2020 founder and chair spoke to CBSN about the type of gun reform she would like to see brought to the Senate floor.
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NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Our galaxy's black hole suddenly flashed a bright light
Scientists called the flashes "unprecedented"
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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Planned Parenthood at risk over Trump admin. rule
A Trump administration change to Title X bars clinics from offering abortion services or even providing abortion information. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to discuss the new rules that go into effect on Monday night.
NYPD fires cop involved in Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner has fired a police officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man. Police Commissioner James O'Neill had been deliberating whether to accept a disciplinary judge's recommendation that Officer Daniel Pantaleo be fired for using a banned chokehold on Eric Garner. Attorney Vinoo Varghese joined CBSN to discuss the decision.
Author James Clear on building good habits
New York Times bestselling author James Clear explains to David Begnaud how you can build good habits and break bad ones.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Stacey Abrams on Nancy Pelosi
Stacey Abrams is offering praise for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Fair Fight 2020 founder and chair tells CBSN she thinks the Democratic leader deserves an "A" rating.
