What Biden's new travel restrictions mean for you
International travel was a headache before the pandemic. New protocols make it even more complicated.
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Hiring stalled in November, with economy adding 210,000 jobs
Job growth fell far short of expectations and represents a sharp slowdown from hiring in October.
Google delays January return to office date
The Omicron variant is derailing companies' plans to bring workers back to offices.
Inflation is hurting rural Americans more than city folk
Rising prices are taking a bigger toll on people who live outside major metropolitan areas, recent research shows.
Honda recalls SUVs and pickups because hoods can fly open
Automaker sold more than 788,000 of the recalled vehicles worldwide, with just over 725,000 in the U.S.
Unvaccinated Nevada state workers to pay insurance surcharge
Public employees in the Silver state who haven't gotten shots will pay up to $55 a month, starting July 2022.
Airlines still owe billions in refunds for cancelled flights
Federal government received nearly 90,000 complaints about flight refunds last year, up more than 5,000% from 2019.
More states considering bans on gas-powered lawn equipment
California was first to pass a ban in October and now New York and Illinois are introducing similar legislation.
Here's what you need to know about the MLB lockout
Professional baseball players want higher pay and to stop teams from "tanking" during the season.
Senators press student loan servicers ahead of repayment restart
Some of those borrowers will have to restart paying their federal student loans to a new company.
U.S. could be unable to pay its bills in weeks as debt limit approaches
The Bipartisan Policy Center updated its "X date" projections to fall between December 21 and January 28, 2022.
Where Americans are quitting their jobs at the highest rates
As the tight job market continues, some states have experienced an outsized jump in resignations.
The least affordable housing market in the U.S.? Boise
One study found that the median home price was 10 times higher than the median income.
States offer jobless aid to workers fired over vaccine rules
Some GOP-led states now allow workers who get dismissed or who quit over a vaccine mandate to collect unemployment benefits.
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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Michigan school shooting suspect and parents held separately in same jail
James and Jennifer Crumbley have pleaded not guilty to four counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Omicron COVID-19 variant found in 12 states
The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.
CNN fires Chris Cuomo
He had been suspended from the network since Wednesday.
6 Michigan teens charged for allegedly threatening schools
A seventh teenager was charged for allegedly possessing a weapon in a school zone.
U.S. warns of possible Russian invasion of Ukraine with 175,000 troops in 2022
The plans involve extensive movement of 100 battalion tactical groups with an estimated 175,000 personnel, along with armor, artillery and equipment, according to an administration official.
Warehouse fire source of lingering stench in California town
The lingering stench made residents sick and cost the county $5.4 million to remedy.
Forecasted blizzard in Hawaii could be the state's first since 2018
The forecasted blizzard would be the first to touch down in Hawaii since 2018.
Accused King Soopers shooter deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial
Alissa faces 10 counts of first-degree murder and more than 20 counts of attempted murder, among other charges.
Death toll from Indonesia volcano eruption rises to 13
Mount Semeru's eruption left several villages blanketed with falling ash.
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Facebook exec says company doesn't profit off underage users
Head of "safety" at the social media company told senators that internal research on mental health impact was misinterpreted.
Why shoppers are finding many products hard to find
Consumers are encountering shortages of everything from toilet paper to Batman toys. Blame the world's fragile supply chain.
"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.
Activision to pay $18 million to settle harassment claims
Money will go to employees at the video game publisher who experienced sexual harassment.
New Apple update allows health data sharing
A new Apple device feature allows sharing health information with loved ones and your doctor. Dr. Tara Narula looks at how it works and the privacy concerns over personal data.
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Bringing equity to the VC funding process
New data released by Crunchbase shows that only 2.2% of all venture funding went to female-founded startups in the first eight months of this year. Deena Shakir, partner at Lux Capital, joins CBSN to discuss what needs to change to bring equity for female entrepreneurs and investors.
A third of small businesses have reinstated COVID-19 rules
As the Delta variant surges, many small employers are again taking precautions in the way they do business.
NYC giving artists $5,000 checks from Biden stimulus
Some 1,800 artists will receive $5,000 checks, while other federal funds will go to cabbies and homeless people.
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.
44% of small businesses have less than 3 months of cash
"Everything is up in the air," said one Ohio bakery owner who worries that COVID-19 could shut her down again.
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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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A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
6 Michigan teens charged for allegedly threatening schools
A seventh teenager was charged for allegedly possessing a weapon in a school zone.
Michigan school shooting suspect and parents held separately in same jail
James and Jennifer Crumbley have pleaded not guilty to four counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Warehouse fire source of lingering stench in California town
The lingering stench made residents sick and cost the county $5.4 million to remedy.
CNN fires Chris Cuomo
He had been suspended from the network since Wednesday.
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Omicron: what we know about the new COVID variant
Health officials believe the variant is currently spreading in some U.S. communities.
South Africa probing "sharp increase" in hospitalized children with COVID
Officials say the Omicron variant is driving a "steep rise" of cases across the country.
This week on "Face the Nation," December 5, 2021
U.S Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation."
Trump attorneys argue for dismissal of E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit
Carroll is suing Trump over his claim she was "totally lying" about her allegation that he assaulted her in the 1990s to sell a memoir.
Biden signs short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown
The bill funds the government through February 18, and includes $7 billion to help resettle Afghan refugees.
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Omicron: what we know about the new COVID variant
Health officials believe the variant is currently spreading in some U.S. communities.
Omicron COVID-19 variant found in 12 states
The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.
Petroleum found in well water near Pearl Harbor, Navy says
The well has been shut down since Sunday.
Unvaccinated Nevada state workers to pay insurance surcharge
Public employees in the Silver state who haven't gotten shots will pay up to $55 a month, starting July 2022.
Omicron variant may increase risk of COVID reinfection, study finds
New research fuels calls in rich nations for people to get booster shots, while African scientists warn that without vaccine equity, this will just keep happening
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What Biden's new travel restrictions mean for you
International travel was a headache before the pandemic. New protocols make it even more complicated.
Hiring stalled in November, with economy adding 210,000 jobs
Job growth fell far short of expectations and represents a sharp slowdown from hiring in October.
Google delays January return to office date
The Omicron variant is derailing companies' plans to bring workers back to offices.
Inflation is hurting rural Americans more than city folk
Rising prices are taking a bigger toll on people who live outside major metropolitan areas, recent research shows.
Honda recalls SUVs and pickups because hoods can fly open
Automaker sold more than 788,000 of the recalled vehicles worldwide, with just over 725,000 in the U.S.
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Death toll from Indonesia volcano eruption rises to 13
Seven people are still missing.
Some Afghan families fear for their safety in Taliban-controlled Kabul
For the Afghans who got out, the next hurdle is to start a new life. But others must continue to wait.
U.S. warns of possible Russian invasion of Ukraine with 175,000 troops in 2022
The plans involve extensive movement of 100 battalion tactical groups with an estimated 175,000 personnel, along with armor, artillery and equipment, according to an administration official.
Austrian doctor fined for amputating wrong leg
The mistake was discovered two days later, during a routine bandage change.
Coach accused of assaulting French judo star is acquitted
French politicians and athletes have expressed outrage over the acquittal of a judo coach accused of domestic violence against judo champion Margaux Pinot.
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My Morning Jacket performs “In Color”
My Morning Jacket was formed by a group of childhood friends from Louisville, Kentucky. They’ve been making music together for decades – and nearly called it quits. But then they produced a new self-titled album and reclaimed what Rolling Stone calls "their mantle as retro-rocks top mystics." From their self-titled ninth studio album, My Morning Jacket performs "In Color.”
My Morning Jacket on new self-titled album
My Morning Jacket was formed by a group of childhood friends from Louisville, Kentucky. They’ve been making music together for decades – and nearly called it quits. But then they produced a new self-titled album and reclaimed what Rolling Stone calls "their mantle as retro-rocks top mystics." Anthony Mason spoke with the group about their journey to success.
Rowan Jacobsen on his new book "Truffle Hound"
If you ask author Rowan Jacobsen what nature’s perfect scent is, he’ll say it’s the truffle. His new book “Truffle Hound” gives insight into how humans grow, hunt and crave this unique food. Truffles have been grown primarily in Europe and served almost exclusively in high-end restaurants, but as North Americans have made big advances growing truffles, they’ve become more accessible to the home cook. Jeff Glor explores the fascinating fungus.
Britney Spears says she endured years of forced therapy
The singer celebrated her 40th birthday Thursday, posting several Instagrams about her newfound freedom.
NFL suspends Antonio Brown for misrepresenting vaccine status
Brown, his teammate Mike Edwards and free agent John Franklin III will each miss their next three games, the league said.
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Vintage office gear gets pandemic revival
From remote learning for kids, to Zoom calls for their parents, the pandemic has pushed technology into our lives in a way that few things have before. That has many yearning for a simpler time – for some, that means a revival of some old-time office gear. David Wade reports from CBS affiliate WBZ in Boston.
NASA monitoring "potentially hazardous" asteroid
NASA scientists say the "4660 Nereus" asteroid is about 330 meters wide and will come within 2.5 million miles of Earth next week. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details.
Job growth slows in November
The U.S. economy added 210,000 jobs in November, according to the Labor Department, fewer than expected in what many economists are calling a "disappointing" jobs report. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the "Troubled Asset Relief Program" during the Obama administration, joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the U.S. economy.
Boise is least affordable housing market, study says
Some of the least affordable housing markets in the U.S. are not what you'd expect. Mark Strassmann takes a look at the housing boom in Boise, Idaho.
Debt collectors can now DM you on social media
Consumer advocates say looser new federal rules could be harmful due to possible privacy violations.
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Scientists studying Omicron's vaccine resistance
Scientists around the world are studying the COVID-19 Omicron variant to determine if it is more resistant to vaccines than previous strains of the virus. Debora Patta reports.
Omicron variant spreads as holidays approach
The Omicron variant continues to spread, but the Delta variant remains the dominant strain in the U.S. for now. Cases and hospitalizations are surging in certain areas as the nationwide vaccination rate remains around 60%. Lilia Luciano reports.
Scientists predict possible snow drought by 2050
A new study suggests snow may no longer fall in the western U.S. if greenhouse gas emissions remain unchecked. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with Benjamin Hatchett, an assistant research professor of atmospheric science with the Desert Research Institute, about the environmental and economic impacts.
Omicron: what we know about the new COVID variant
Health officials believe the variant is currently spreading in some U.S. communities.
NASA monitoring "potentially hazardous" asteroid
NASA scientists say the "4660 Nereus" asteroid is about 330 meters wide and will come within 2.5 million miles of Earth next week. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details.
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A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
6 Michigan teens charged for allegedly threatening schools
A seventh teenager was charged for allegedly possessing a weapon in a school zone.
Suspected school shooter's parents plead not guilty
James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the suspected Michigan school shooter, appeared in court after being arrested early Saturday. They have each been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Michael George reports.
Shooting suspect and parents isolated at same jail
James and Jennifer Crumbley were arrested in Detroit early Saturday morning and are now being held at the same jail as their son, who is the suspect in the Oxford High School shooting. The three are all separated from one another, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said during a press conference Saturday afternoon. Watch more of their remarks here.
Parents of Michigan school shooting suspect arrested, plead not guilty
James and Jennifer Crumbley are being held on $500,000 bond each.
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NASA monitoring "potentially hazardous" asteroid
NASA scientists say the "4660 Nereus" asteroid is about 330 meters wide and will come within 2.5 million miles of Earth next week. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details.
Space station's orbit adjusted to dodge debris from old U.S. rocket
The debris avoidance maneuver comes amid heightened concern about space debris following a controversial Russian weapons test.
SpaceX launches 48 Starlinks and two Earth-imaging satellites
It was the 27th Falcon 9 launch so far this year for SpaceX, a new record.
Spacewalkers replace space station antenna after debris scare caused delay
The astronauts originally planned to carry out the spacewalk Tuesday, but NASA ordered a delay to fully evaluate possibly threatening space debris.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
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What happened to the perfect child? One woman's incredible story
More than 20 years ago, a Russian girl was adopted by a young American couple who eventually brought her back to Moscow after her parents say she tried to kill her baby brother.
Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
Patrick De La Cerda murder: Inside the case
In 2018, the Deltona, Florida, man was newly engaged and planning for his wedding until he was tragically gunned down at his home.
It's been 50 years since the infamous Attica prison riot
Inmates held some 36 hostages for five days. And that was just the beginning
Mallory Beach death: Inside the boat crash that killed S.C. teen
In February 2019 a fatal boat crash took the life of the teen when friend Paul Murdaugh allegedly drunkenly crashed his family's boat. In 2021, after Paul was murdered, investigators began to take a closer look at the Murdaugh family.
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Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Christmas tree prices rise due to drought
Even Christmas trees are not immune to supply chain problems. One Minnesota tree farm expects Christmas tree prices to increase after summer droughts caused them to lose 10% of their crop. CBS Minnesota’s John Lauritsen has more.
Biden and Putin to peak amid Ukraine crisis
Intelligence reports indicate that Russia may be planning military action against Ukraine. President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to have a teleconference on Tuesday as the crisis escalates. Christina Ruffini has more.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series examines the backlash to so-called critical race theory in schools and the impact on students and teachers.
Scientists studying Omicron's vaccine resistance
Scientists around the world are studying the COVID-19 Omicron variant to determine if it is more resistant to vaccines than previous strains of the virus. Debora Patta reports.