Hospitals are some of America's toughest debt collectors
"How am I ever going to pay off $164,000?" asks one patient who lost her home after a hospital sued for unpaid bills
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UAW strike could cost GM up to $100 million per day
More than 50 factories and warehouses are at a standstill after 48,000 United Auto Workers members went on strike
Why are United Auto Workers on strike against GM?
Automaker has raked in $27.5 billion in profits since 2015, when it last negotiated a labor contract with the UAW
Why the U.S. may soon spend more on its debt than on kids
By 2020, interest payments on the national debt is forecast to exceed government spending on children
Fashion brand faces backlash for school shooting-themed hoodies
"Under what scenario could somebody think this was a good idea?" wrote Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jaime was killed in the Stoneman Douglas massacre
450,000 apply for shot at Yang's $1,000 per month offer
Presidential candidate's campaign sees wave of "Freedom Dividend" applicants seeking one of 10 $1,000 per month stipends
U.S. gas prices expected to jump after Saudi Arabia attack
A strike on key oil facilities is likely to disrupt global energy markets and push up prices at the pump
Purdue Pharma to stay in business as it pursues bankruptcy protection
Lawyers for the pharmaceutical company secured permission to maintain business as usual — paying employees and vendors, supplying pills to distributors and keeping current on taxes and insurance
Even with bankruptcy, Purdue Pharma may not be off the hook
Some states plan to object to a settlement in bankruptcy court and may pursue lawsuits against the Sackler family
Small business owners scrambling after MyPayrollHR closure
Hometown Diner owner Bonnie Rosengrant was shocked when she learned none of her employees had been paid
GM and UAW contract talks reported to show progress
A UAW spokesman said the two sides are trudging forward, though sticking points like health care remain
Facebook to train AI systems using police videos
Social media company is moving to crack down on extremist material on its platform, including real violence
Why the Fed is likely to trim interest rates further
Trade war jitters, a manufacturing slowdown and other factors point to a second rate cut this year by the Fed
Despite hot year for IPOs, WeWork's stock sale delayed
The money-losing co-working company is pushing back its IPO amid a frosty reception over its valuation and business model
General Mills recalls Gold Medal flour after E. coli found
Warning comes two months after health officials said an E. coli outbreak linked to other flour brands was apparently over
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U.N. Secretary General to CBS News: Climate change poses a "global risk"
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a special climate summit
Car crashes into Trump Plaza in Westchester, New York
New Rochelle police said it appeared to be an accident and there were no serious injuries
Abortion rate drops to lowest rate since Roe v. Wade
Experts say the drop is because of a declining pregnancy rate and laws targeting the operations of abortion providers.
American inside Syrian prison says he was recruited to ISIS online
Inside a high-security prison in Syria, CBS News met a 22-year-old man from Minneapolis
Small business owners scrambling after MyPayrollHR closure
Hometown Diner owner Bonnie Rosengrant was shocked when she learned none of her employees had been paid
Houston prepares for heavy rain from Imelda
Imelda made landfall near Freeport, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon as a tropical storm, but has since been downgraded
Exit polls show rocky future for Netanyahu
The longest-serving leader in Israeli history was seeking a fourth consecutive term in office and fifth overall but faces stiff competition
Acting spy chief blows past Schiff's deadline for materials
Intel chief Joseph Maguire informed House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff that he won't turn over the whistleblower complaint and is defying Schiff's demand that he appear before the committee Thursday
Fashion brand faces backlash for school shooting-themed hoodies
"Under what scenario could somebody think this was a good idea?" wrote Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jaime was killed in the Stoneman Douglas massacre
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Family entrepreneurs turn a head injury into an opportunity
GooseEgged makes hands-free ice packs in the shape of unicorns and sharks that can stay put on active kids
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.
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
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
How business owners can solve cash flow problems
Cash flow challenges are common for businesses, but preserving capital can keep operations running when problems arise
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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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Houston prepares for heavy rain from Imelda
Imelda made landfall near Freeport, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon as a tropical storm, but has since been downgraded
American cancer survivor sets English Channel swimming record
Sarah Thomas, 37, survived breast cancer last year before swimming 130 miles — four times across the Channel — to set a record
American inside Syrian prison says he was recruited to ISIS online
Inside a high-security prison in Syria, CBS News met a 22-year-old man from Minneapolis
Pompeo heads to Saudi Arabia amid fallout from oil plant attack
The secretary of state has placed blame on Iran for the attack that knocked out part of the world's oil supply
Exit polls show rocky future for Netanyahu
The longest-serving leader in Israeli history was seeking a fourth consecutive term in office and fifth overall but faces stiff competition
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Abortion rate drops to lowest rate since Roe v. Wade
Experts say the drop is because of a declining pregnancy rate and laws targeting the operations of abortion providers.
Acting spy chief blows past Schiff's deadline for materials
Intel chief Joseph Maguire informed House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff that he won't turn over the whistleblower complaint and is defying Schiff's demand that he appear before the committee Thursday
Mandy Moore releases first original song in ten years
"It's been a bit of a winding road to get here but so worth it," she tweeted Tuesday
Car crashes into Trump Plaza in Westchester, New York
New Rochelle police said it appeared to be an accident and there were no serious injuries
Fashion brand faces backlash for school shooting-themed hoodies
"Under what scenario could somebody think this was a good idea?" wrote Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jaime was killed in the Stoneman Douglas massacre
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Acting spy chief blows past Schiff's deadline for materials
Intel chief Joseph Maguire informed House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff that he won't turn over the whistleblower complaint and is defying Schiff's demand that he appear before the committee Thursday
Lewandowski uses congressional testimony to praise Trump
The former Trump campaign manager and possible Senate contender was testifying about his appearance in the Mueller report
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Gabbard says Trump wants war with Iran
"As a soldier, I can tell you this is despicable and a disgrace," Gabbard told a crowd of about 25 people in Indianola, Iowa
U.S.-Mexico border wall: What it really looks like
You've heard a lot of talk about the wall. Here's what it's really like.
Pompeo heads to Saudi Arabia amid fallout from oil plant attack
The secretary of state has placed blame on Iran for the attack that knocked out part of the world's oil supply
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Mandy Moore releases first original song in ten years
"It's been a bit of a winding road to get here but so worth it," she tweeted Tuesday
"Saved by the Bell" reboot in the works for new streaming service
Jessie Spano and A.C. Slater are back!
Cokie Roberts, veteran political reporter, has died at age 75
Cokie Roberts was a longtime political reporter and analyst at ABC News and NPR
Alex Trebek back to chemotherapy after "numbers went sky high"
Trebek said he lost 12 pounds in one week and that at times his treatment left him in "excruciating pain" and depressed
Bon Appétit reveals list of the country's 10 best new restaurants
Including a noodle shop in Dallas and a taco restaurant in Portland
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Facebook to train AI systems using police videos
Social media company is moving to crack down on extremist material on its platform, including real violence
Despite hot year for IPOs, WeWork's stock sale delayed
The money-losing co-working company is pushing back its IPO amid a frosty reception over its valuation and business model
"Dark web" hackers could target gas pumps
The burgeoning "Internet of Things" connects consumers to the web through everyday devices — where hackers lurk
California's "Uber law" to affect far more than Uber
Proposed law could change the working lives of truckers, house cleaners, janitors and even freelance writers
Apple reveals updated iPhones, watch and Apple TV series
The company's annual product event comes as it's selling fewer and fewer iPhones
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New York bans flavored e-cigarettes after 7th death nationwide
Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, had proposed the emergency ban Sunday, citing surging use among young people
Climate change front and center as U.N. gathers for annual summit
An initiative sparked by a young climate activist will steal a lot of limelight, but crises in the Mideast, Asia and even the U.K. will also come to the fore in New York
Pacific Ocean "blob" harming marine life
Rising temperatures are causing coral reefs to crumble and another blob could decimate the shellfish industry
Climate change will be an issue for most voters in 2020 — CBS News poll
But compared to other issues, Democrats rate the climate change issue more importantly than Republicans do
Scientists brave the Arctic to study climate change
The scientists are hoping the expedition will raise our understanding of climate change to a new level
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Abortion rate drops to lowest rate since Roe v. Wade
Experts say the drop is because of a declining pregnancy rate and laws targeting the operations of abortion providers.
Purdue Pharma to stay in business as it pursues bankruptcy protection
Lawyers for the pharmaceutical company secured permission to maintain business as usual — paying employees and vendors, supplying pills to distributors and keeping current on taxes and insurance
New York bans flavored e-cigarettes after 7th death nationwide
Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, had proposed the emergency ban Sunday, citing surging use among young people
"Like a sunburn on your lungs": How does the climate crisis impact health?
Children, pregnant people and the elderly are the most at risk from extreme weather and heat – but the impact is already felt across every specialty of medicine
Hospitals are some of America's toughest debt collectors
"How am I ever going to pay off $164,000?" asks one patient who lost her home after a hospital sued for unpaid bills
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Fashion brand faces backlash for school shooting-themed hoodies
"Under what scenario could somebody think this was a good idea?" wrote Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jaime was killed in the Stoneman Douglas massacre
Purdue Pharma to stay in business as it pursues bankruptcy protection
Lawyers for the pharmaceutical company secured permission to maintain business as usual — paying employees and vendors, supplying pills to distributors and keeping current on taxes and insurance
Small business owners scrambling after MyPayrollHR closure
Hometown Diner owner Bonnie Rosengrant was shocked when she learned none of her employees had been paid
GM and UAW contract talks reported to show progress
A UAW spokesman said the two sides are trudging forward, though sticking points like health care remain
Facebook to train AI systems using police videos
Social media company is moving to crack down on extremist material on its platform, including real violence
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"Lizzie Borden took an ax ..." but the ending is not what you think
In her new podcast "My Life of Crime," "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reexamines of one of the most famous and sensational murder cases of all time
Sheriff indicted over alleged plot to kill deputy
Deputy planned to release recording of Granville County Sheriff Brindell Wilkins' offensive comments, the indictment says
Woman allegedly threatened to "shoot 400 people for fun"
Sheriff said the woman bought an AK-47 last week from a local gun shop with five extra high capacity magazines and 160 rounds of ammunition
"48 Hours" podcast: "My Life of Crime" with Erin Moriarty
A new true-crime podcast for fans of "48 Hours"
Another parent charged in college admissions cheating scandal
Authorities say the woman was arrested in Spain and is accused of paying money to get her son into the University of California, Los Angeles
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Brad Pitt asks NASA astronaut: Who was better — me or Clooney?
Pitt plays an astronaut in his newest film, "Ad Astra", which will be released nationwide Friday
Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon
Lucky us – the rare occurrence hasn't happened in 19 years
Fire delays rocket launch to the International Space Station
It's not yet known when the HTV-8 cargo ship will be launched to the International Space Station
India fails to land on the moon
India hoped to become the fourth nation to soft-land on the moon with their Chandrayaan-2 space mission. But their space agency, ISRO, lost communication with their lander just before the mission was complete. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss the apparent failure.
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
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U.S.-Mexico border wall: What it really looks like
You've heard a lot of talk about the wall. Here's what it's really like.
Photographer Robert Frank 1924-2019
A look back at the work of one of the most influential of photographers who created intimate, moody portraits of an America struggling to define itself in a post-war world
Photos: Hurricane Dorian's devastation
"Everything's gone! Everything!" one woman said after Dorian slammed into the Bahamas
The most valuable NFL teams in 2019, ranked
Thanks to some pricey TV deals, a relocation, and brand-new stadiums, the NFL has never been more valuable.
Highest-paid NFL players in 2019, ranked
These are the NFL superstars who earn the most cash this season
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Daily Trail Markers: Democrats on union issues
Democratic presidential hopefuls rallied union members in Philadelphia on Tuesday, as they try to take back the battleground state of Pennsylvania in 2020. CBS News political unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wice reports.
Daily Trail Markers: O'Rourke discusses L.A.'s homeless
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke visited Los Angeles on Tuesday to learn about the city's homelessness crisis. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Tim Perry joins CBSN to discuss O'Rourke's focus on the issue.
Drinking culture and American kids
On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.
Israel election too close to call
Israelis went to the polls on Tuesday for the second time in five months. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to create a governing coalition in April and elections were held again. i24 News' Dan Raviv joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for what the implications of this election means for Israel and the United States.
Corey Lewandowski launches possible senate campaign site
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testified before the House Judiciary Committee. While he was grilled by lawmakers, Lewandowski posted a possible campaign website as he considers a Senate run in 2020. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and CBSN political contributor Michael Graham joined CBSN to discuss Lewandowski's future.
