How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
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CEO pay up 7% last year to $12 million median
Not-so-fun fact: It would take 158 years for typical worker at S&P 500 company to make what their CEO did in 2018
Risk of entrenched U.S.-China trade war seen rising
Experts worry the world's two biggest economies are plunging headlong into an economic cold war that could last years
At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Lawsuits say Cento tomatoes aren't real San Marzanos
Lawsuits claim Cento's famed San Marzano tomatoes aren't true San Marzanos grown at the base of Italy's Mount Vesuvius
Nearly 40% of Americans can't cover a surprise $400 expense
Although the U.S. economic tide continues to rise, Fed data show that millions of Americans are barely treading water
Why cold offices may have a chilling impact on women
Women perform better in warmer rooms, an issue for offices where temperatures are set to men's metabolic rates
Facebook's former security head wants Zuckerberg out
Alex Stamos said Zuckerberg should hire a replacement as chief executive—but disagreed with calls to break up company
Colorado first state to cap soaring insulin prices
Drug's price has doubled in five years, so state is capping co-payments for diabetics with private insurance at $100 a month
1 in 4 workers in U.S. get no paid vacation time or holidays
Compare that to Spain, where workers are guaranteed 25 paid vacation days and 14 paid holidays
What does "best if used by" on packaged food really mean?
The FDA backs an industry-supported phrase that addresses food quality, but says nothing about safety
"Jeopardy!" champ James Holzhauer could break $2 million tonight
TV game show champ is within $8,865 of the milestone as he tries to continue his epic run
Trump says China will pay for U.S. farm aid--is he right?
The president claims China is paying "hundreds of billions" in tariffs -- here's why he's wrong
Carbon taxes are hot stuff -- here's how they would work
As the U.S. debates a "green" transformation for the economy, the idea of paying for pollution is getting a serious look
McKinsey, JPMorgan Chase drop Purdue Pharma amid opioid scrutiny
Companies are distancing themselves from the Oxycontin maker and its founding family amid thousands of lawsuits
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Human traffic jam atop Mount Everest's "death zone"
Experienced Everest climbers said it's particularly busy this year, because weather conditions provided only five days where the skies were clear enough to summit
Federal judge blocks Mississippi abortion law
District judge Carlton Reeves said in his ruling that the law "prevents a woman's free choice, which is central to personal dignity and autonomy"
U.S. district court partially blocks border wall construction
Trump administration blocked from moving $1 billion that was previously appropriated for other areas within the Defense Department o fund the border wall
Man gets life in prison for kidnapping teen, killing her parents
The Wisconsin man who killed a couple, kidnapped their daughter and held her captive for 88 days was sentenced Friday
James Holzhauer tops $2 million on "Jeopardy!"
The "Jeopardy" champ gets closer to Ken Jennings' all time $2.5 million record
Manhunt underway in France after blast leaves 13 injured
The cause of the blast wasn't immediately known
Vote on disaster aid bill stalls after lone GOP lawmaker objects
The package includes much-needed assistance to states struck by floods, storms and fire as well as storm-battered Puerto Rico
Typical CEO made 158 times their typical employee last year
Not-so-fun fact: It would take 158 years for typical worker at S&P 500 company to make what their CEO did in 2018
Hiker missing two weeks in Hawaii found alive, family says
Amanda Eller, 35, was last seen on May 8, and was believed to be lost during a hike
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Toth Gallery brings Cuban art to New York -- and the world
Art dealer Bryant Toth is committed to showcasing Cuban artists' talent beyond Cuba and Miami
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
Good Stock founder wants soup to taste great again
Louisiana native Ben LeBlanc founded Good Stock Soups after not finding quality alternatives in New York City
Secret to "best fitted" men's button-down shirt? It doesn't button
A traffic ticket in Bangkok led this entrepreneur to create a slim-fit men's shirt unlike any other button down on the market
For small businesses, the right payroll system can deliver big benefits
Setting up a proper payroll system can spell the difference between success and failure for small business owners
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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
How companies are also flunking retirement planning
Few employers offer phased-retirement plans, which can help both workers and companies plan for retirement
A tricky IRA trap that retirees need to avoid
The rules for annual required minimum distributions can hit you with investment losses if you aren't careful
What to do about a falling 401(k) account
It really depends on how old you are and whether you've got a strategy in place for inevitable market drops
A "do-over" chance for Medicare open enrollment
You have until March 31 to change your choice of Medicare Advantage plan or switch to original Medicare
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Hiker missing two weeks in Hawaii found alive, family says
Amanda Eller, 35, was last seen on May 8, and was believed to be lost during a hike
San Francisco police chief apologizes for raid on journalist
Raid on a freelance journalist's home and officer was in connection to a leaked police report about the death of a public defender
U.S. district court partially blocks border wall construction
Trump administration blocked from moving $1 billion that was previously appropriated for other areas within the Defense Department o fund the border wall
James Holzhauer tops $2 million on "Jeopardy!"
The "Jeopardy" champ gets closer to Ken Jennings' all time $2.5 million record
Beloved bus driver described as "father that I always wanted"
Over the year he has bought the kids bikes, backpacks, handed out cards on birthdays and even turkeys at Thanksgiving
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U.S. district court partially blocks border wall construction
Trump administration blocked from moving $1 billion that was previously appropriated for other areas within the Defense Department o fund the border wall
Federal judge blocks Mississippi abortion law
District judge Carlton Reeves said in his ruling that the law "prevents a woman's free choice, which is central to personal dignity and autonomy"
Risk of entrenched U.S.-China trade war seen rising
Experts worry the world's two biggest economies are plunging headlong into an economic cold war that could last years
Trump defies Congress on Saudi arms sales
The announcement comes the same day the president confirmed he's approving sending 1,500 troops to the Middle East
HHS proposes rollback of LGBTQ health care protections
The move would curtail access to critical care for many women, as well as gay and transgender patients including transition-related and reproductive care
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Human traffic jam atop Mount Everest's "death zone"
Experienced Everest climbers said it's particularly busy this year, because weather conditions provided only five days where the skies were clear enough to summit
Risk of entrenched U.S.-China trade war seen rising
Experts worry the world's two biggest economies are plunging headlong into an economic cold war that could last years
Manhunt underway in France after blast leaves 13 injured
The cause of the blast wasn't immediately known
1 in 4 workers in U.S. get no paid vacation time or holidays
Compare that to Spain, where workers are guaranteed 25 paid vacation days and 14 paid holidays
Trump to order 1,500 troops to Middle East
The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend
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James Holzhauer tops $2 million on "Jeopardy!"
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"Jeopardy!" champ James Holzhauer could break $2 million tonight
TV game show champ is within $8,865 of the milestone as he tries to continue his epic run
Adam Levine is leaving "The Voice" after 16 seasons
Gwen Stefani will take Levine's spot in the big red chair
Chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to groping charges
The celebrity chef is accused of forcibly kissing and groping a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017
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How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
Facebook's former security head wants Zuckerberg out
Alex Stamos said Zuckerberg should hire a replacement as chief executive—but disagreed with calls to break up company
Facebook's fake accounts doubled in 6 months
About 5% of its users — some 120 million accounts — are fake, according to new estimates from the social network
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Is it time for Alexa and Siri to have a "MeToo moment"?
United Nations report says AI technology powering popular personal voice assistants has gender bias baked into the programming code
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How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
Plastic hose found inside dead dolphin's stomach
Another dolphin with plastic in its stomach washed ashore in Florida
NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
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At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Federal judge blocks Mississippi abortion law
District judge Carlton Reeves said in his ruling that the law "prevents a woman's free choice, which is central to personal dignity and autonomy"
Colorado first state to cap soaring insulin prices
Drug's price has doubled in five years, so state is capping co-payments for diabetics with private insurance at $100 a month
What does "best if used by" on packaged food really mean?
The FDA backs an industry-supported phrase that addresses food quality, but says nothing about safety
HHS proposes rollback of LGBTQ health care protections
The move would curtail access to critical care for many women, as well as gay and transgender patients including transition-related and reproductive care
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At $2M, priciest medicine ever treats fatal disease in babies
The newly approved treatment targets defective gene that weakens a child's muscles so quickly they're unable to move
Lawsuits say Cento tomatoes aren't real San Marzanos
Lawsuits claim Cento's famed San Marzano tomatoes aren't true San Marzanos grown at the base of Italy's Mount Vesuvius
How big is Amazon's carbon footprint? Very, very big
The retailer's super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say
Facebook's former security head wants Zuckerberg out
Alex Stamos said Zuckerberg should hire a replacement as chief executive—but disagreed with calls to break up company
Risk of entrenched U.S.-China trade war seen rising
Experts worry the world's two biggest economies are plunging headlong into an economic cold war that could last years
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Man gets life in prison for kidnapping teen, killing her parents
The Wisconsin man who killed a couple, kidnapped their daughter and held her captive for 88 days was sentenced Friday
Manhunt underway in France after blast leaves 13 injured
The cause of the blast wasn't immediately known
How to watch "NCIS: The Cases they Can't Forget"
The series, hosted by Rocky Carroll, looks at some of the biggest cases handled by the real-life agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Police say missing 4-year-old girl was likely killed
Davis was reported missing earlier this month by her mother's former fiance, Derion Vence
Fiance pleads not guilty in presumed death of Colorado mom
Investigators say Patrick Frazee urged a woman he was having an affair with to kill Berreth, then killed her himself
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NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
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Dale Pike murder: Evidence photos in the case against Enrico Forti
In 1998, Dale Pike came to Miami to discuss a business deal with Enrico Forti -- the next day he was dead, and Forti was the prime suspect
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These are the lowest-rated sequels this century, according to Metacritic's rankings
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School bus driver gives more than rides
As the school year comes to a close, one school bus driver gives more than rides. Here’s Steve Hartman, “On The Road.”
Climber deaths spike on Mount Everest
Two more climbers have died on Mount Everest, becoming the ninth people to die there since last week. That's more than all of last year. Carter Evans reports.
Doctors fighting Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its deadliest ebola outbreak ever. The epidemic has claimed more than 1,200 lives and a civil war is disrupting efforts to contain it. Debra Patta reports.
Trump expands AG's power over classified info
A potential clash looms between Attorney General William Barr and U.S. intelligence agencies after Barr was given extraordinary leeway to investigate the origins of the Russia investigation. Paula Reid reports.
Trump sending more troops to Middle East
The Pentagon is deploying additional fighter jets and patriot missile batteries to Middle East after blaming Iran for recent attacks there. David Martin has the story.