How you could feel the impact of a U.S. government shutdown
Everything from national parks to mortgage applications could be affected ff lawmakers can't strike a deal by Friday.
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She shed $350,000 in student loans—no lawyer required
Erasing student debt often seems like an impossible dream, even when people declare bankruptcy. But it can be done.
"Buy now, pay later" loans are everywhere. Experts say beware.
Such loans offer "instant gratification," but may carry hidden costs and encourage consumers to rack up debt.
U.S. could hit the debt ceiling on October 18, Janet Yellen says
The country could go into default for its first time in history.
COVID-19 reduced life expectancy for U.S. men by 2.2 years
Study of 29 countries finds that American men experienced the biggest drop in life expectancy as virus raged last year.
Procter & Gamble heirs call for company to change production
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McConnell stops Schumer's latest attempt to raise debt ceiling
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer tried to pass the bill with a simple majority vote of 50, rather than the 60 that is usually required for Senate bills.
Nursing homes charging ahead to administer vaccine boosters
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Stocks slide amid concerns over potential government shutdown
Political fight over federal funding and borrowing is spooking financial markets, according to Wall Street analysts.
Activision to pay $18 million to settle harassment claims
Money will go to employees at the video game publisher who experienced sexual harassment.
Laurene Powell Jobs gives $3.5 billion to climate change group
Money will go to Steve Jobs' Waverley Street Foundation "to help underserved communities most impacted by climate change."
Latest Child Tax Credit payment delayed for some parents
Some families are expressing frustration over a delay and lack of information from the IRS.
Ford to add 11,000 jobs making electric vehicles and batteries
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Here are the workers now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot
CDC director cleared booster shots for people in high-risk occupational settings, including teachers and grocery workers.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Delta variant spreads.
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Manchin and Sinema meet with Biden over reconciliation bill concerns
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Thousands of hospital workers could be fired under N.Y. vaccine mandate
16% of the state's hospital workers are not fully vaccinated, which means more than 83,000 are at risk of termination.
Gabby Petito's family urges Brian Laundrie: "Turn yourself in"
The 22-year-old was reported missing and later found dead after Laundrie, 23, returned home to Florida from a cross-country road trip without her.
LeBron James explains why he got the COVID-19 vaccine
"I felt like it was best suited for not only me but for my family and my friends," James said Tuesday.
Britney Spears' father criticizes potential replacement for conservatorship
Jamie Spears is claiming the man nominated to replace him is not qualified to serve as a conservator of his daughter's estate, according to new legal filings.
Lori Loughlin to act in first role since college admissions scandal
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Milley calls Afghanistan withdrawal a "strategic failure"
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How you could feel the impact of a U.S. government shutdown
Everything from national parks to mortgage applications could be affected ff lawmakers can't strike a deal by Friday.
McConnell stops Schumer's latest attempt to raise debt ceiling
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer tried to pass the bill with a simple majority vote of 50, rather than the 60 that is usually required for Senate bills.
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Latest Child Tax Credit payment delayed for some parents
Some families are expressing frustration that they have yet to receive the third installment from the federal program.
The biggest new privacy features in Phone iOS 15 launch
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New Apple update allows health data sharing
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SpaceX completes historic mission
SpaceX's Inspiration4 splashed down on Saturday after completing a historic mission. Mark Strassmann reports.
McConnell stops Schumer's latest attempt to raise debt ceiling
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer tried to pass the bill with a simple majority vote of 50, rather than the 60 that is usually required for Senate bills.
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A third of small businesses have reinstated COVID-19 rules
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NYC giving artists $5,000 checks from Biden stimulus
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44% of small businesses have less than 3 months of cash
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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
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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)
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Air pollution linked to nearly 6 million premature births in 2019
Ambient air pollution contributed to an estimated 12,000 premature births in the United States in 2019.
Children forced into slavery risk lives deep-dive fishing in Ghana
One trafficker said he forced children to dive to bottom of Lake Volta, even if they didn't know how to swim.
Artist "takes the money and runs," delivers blank canvases
He was supposed to showcase pay discrepancies between Denmark and Austria, but he did not deliver what he promised.
U.K. gas pumps run dry as truck driver shortage causes chaos
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BTS announces a return to live concerts
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Britney Spears' father criticizes potential replacement for conservatorship
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Milley calls Afghanistan withdrawal a "strategic failure"
Milley, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and CENTCOM Commander appeared before Congress to testify about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
McConnell stops Schumer's latest attempt to raise debt ceiling
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer tried to pass the bill with a simple majority vote of 50, rather than the 60 that is usually required for Senate bills.
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Social Security checks, veterans benefits, Child Tax Credit payments and more could be frozen if Congress doesn't act.
How you could feel the impact of a U.S. government shutdown
Everything from national parks to mortgage applications could be affected if lawmakers can't strike a deal by Friday.
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Britney Spears' father criticizes potential replacement for conservatorship
Jamie Spears is claiming the man nominated to replace him is not qualified to serve as a conservator of his daughter's estate, according to new legal filings.
Lori Loughlin to act in first role since college admissions scandal
Loughlin will reprise her role as Abigail Stanton in "When Calls the Heart" this holiday season.
BTS announces a return to live concerts
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Activision to pay $18 million to settle harassment claims
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Silicon Valley hopes to use purified wastewater as drinking water
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Air pollution linked to nearly 6 million premature births in 2019
Ambient air pollution contributed to an estimated 12,000 premature births in the United States in 2019.
Massive fireball traveling 32,000 mph caught on video
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Landsat Earth observation satellite launched into orbit
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Humans may have been in the Americas much earlier than once thought
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Vampire bats hunt and eat with trusted buddies, study shows
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Arthritis and sleep: Get a better night's rest
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Ambient air pollution contributed to an estimated 12,000 premature births in the United States in 2019.
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Child dies of brain-eating amoeba likely contracted at splash pad
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LeBron James explains why he got the COVID-19 vaccine
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How you could feel the impact of a U.S. government shutdown
Everything from national parks to mortgage applications could be affected ff lawmakers can't strike a deal by Friday.
She shed $350,000 in student loans—no lawyer required
Erasing student debt often seems like an impossible dream, even when people declare bankruptcy. But it can be done.
"Buy now, pay later" loans are everywhere. Experts say beware.
Such loans offer "instant gratification," but may carry hidden costs and encourage consumers to rack up debt.
U.S. could hit the debt ceiling on October 18, Janet Yellen says
The country could go into default for its first time in history.
COVID-19 reduced life expectancy for U.S. men by 2.2 years
Study of 29 countries finds that American men experienced the biggest drop in life expectancy as virus raged last year.
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"Surviving R. Kelly" executive producer reacts to guilty verdict
Dream Hampton's documentary "Surviving R-Kelly" is credited for help leading the criminal charges against R-Kelly.
Atlanta spa shooting defendant pleads not guilty in death penalty case
District Attorney Fani Willis is seeking the death penalty as well as a sentencing enhancement under Georgia's new hate crimes law.
Gunman gets life in prison for newsroom rampage that killed 5
A jury in 2019 found Jarrod Ramos criminally responsible for the five killings, rejecting his insanity defense.
Man accused of killing 2 inside movie theater enters insanity plea
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FBI took items from Laundries' home to build DNA match: Attorney
Laundrie remains at large.
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Landsat Earth observation satellite launched into orbit
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Hubble discovers 6 massive, dead galaxies from early universe
The reason why these galaxies died during the universe's most prolific period of star birth is still a mystery.
Space Force reveals new prototype uniform
The "Guardian Service Dress" features a jacket with silver buttons running diagonally along one side of the front, with the wearer's name pin on the left and a light blue shirt peeking out from underneath.
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The full moon closest to the autumnal equinox is known as the Harvest Moon.
Inspiration4 crew returns to Earth after historic flight
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Met Gala: Craziest looks of all time
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Senate disagrees on funding and debt ceiling
On Tuesday, Senate Republicans blocked a second attempt by Democrats to address government funding and the country's debt ceiling. Critical deadlines for both are quickly approaching and failure to reach an agreement would result in a government shutdown and the U.S. going into default. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanche and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBS News' Ed O'Keefe to discuss what's at stake for both sides and what it will take to reach an agreement.
"60 Minutes" speaks to the king of free diving
Sharyn Alfonsi talks to Alexey Molchanov about reaching the top of his sport by diving hundreds of feet into the ocean with just one deep breath.
He lost his vision then became a quarterback
Jasen Bracy lost his vision when he was 7. But he didn't let that get in the way of becoming the starting quarterback for his football team. Carter Evans shares more.
California's newest firefighting tool
Bill Whitaker reports on the largest helicopter to ever fight fires at night, now being used in California as the state faces one of its most intense fire years ever.