Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recalls stainless-steel products sold at Buy Buy Baby and Whole Foods stores across the U.S. and online.
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Wait times for the iPhone 14 Pro stretch past 5 weeks
The delay means that a consumer buying the phone today likely won't get it in time for the holidays.
Home prices are expected to keep rising next year: Here's where
"Shoppers who want to buy might have to wait a little bit," said Realtor.com's chief economist.
Whole Foods pulls Maine lobster from stores to protect whales
Retail giant "decided to follow the recommendations of misguided environmental groups," charged governor of Maine.
A common Social Security strategy could cost you $182,000
Americans "have to change their thinking" about the government benefits program to get the most out of it, one expert says.
Rail unions slam President Biden's plan to block possible strike
Majority of rail workers were holding out for better conditions, but Biden has called for Congress to overrule them.
Twitter stops enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
Musk says Apple threatened to boot Twitter from app store
Billionaire says Apple mostly stopped advertising on his social network. "Do they hate free speech in America?"
No, you don't have to be "fun" at work, French court rules
A court ruled that abstaining from workplace socializing is a "fundamental freedom" — at least in France.
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Twitter stops enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
Elon Musk says Twitter verification will re-launch next week
Previous plan to offer a blue check to anyone paying $8 a month was scrapped after a rash of impersonators.
NAACP, ADL call for Twitter ad boycott after Musk reinstates Trump
Social media site's billionaire owner has reneged on promise to form a "content moderation council," civil rights groups say.
Elon Musk says he'll never bring Alex Jones back on Twitter
Twitter's new owner said he has "no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain."
These Twitter accounts have been reinstated by Elon Musk
"We're back. Let that sink in," tweeted satirical right-wing outlet Babylon Bee after being suspended for eight months.
"#RIPTwitter": Memes fly as users wonder if Twitter will survive
Chaos reigns at the beleaguered social media company even as Elon Musk continues to crack jokes.
Musk gives Twitter workers ultimatum to decide job fate
Billionaire tells employees that success at the embattled social media platform will require them to be "extremely hardcore."
Elon Musk is publicly firing workers who argue with him
Musk said he wants "free speech" to flourish on Twitter. But when an employee disagreed with the CEO, he tweeted, "He's fired."
Amazon to lay off thousands of workers, reports say
As the U.S. economy slows, the online retailer plans to cut as many as 10,000 jobs and close unprofitable divisions.
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Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes guilty of seditious conspiracy
Codefendant Kelly Meggs was also found guilty, while three others were acquitted on seditious conspiracy and found guilty of other crimes related to Jan. 6.
Meghan faced "disgusting and very real" threats when she lived in U.K.
"If you'd seen the stuff that was written and you were receiving it... you would feel under threat all of the time," the former U.K. counterterrorism chief said.
China responds to rare protests with a security "crackdown"
The federal agency in charge of China's law enforcement authorities said it was time to crack down on "illegal criminal behavior that has disrupted social order."
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds hit the South
The National Weather Service confirmed that tornadoes had touched down in Mississippi and Alabama, although it was unclear if there was any significant damage.
Alabama won't try lethal injection again on "execution survivor"
Any future effort to execute Miller will be done by nitrogen hypoxia, a method authorized in Alabama, but never used in the U.S.
Bullet found near 2 teen girls' bodies came from suspect, affidavit says
"The victims were forced down the hill by Richard Allen to the location where they were murdered," the affidavit states.
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin dies at 96
Jiang led his country out of isolation after the Tiananmen Square crackdown, backing economic reform that ushered a decade of explosive growth.
Former White House deputy chief of staff meets with Jan. 6 committee
He was the subject of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's explosive public testimony to the committee earlier this year.
San Francisco gives approval for police to deploy robots with lethal capabilities
Opponents to the controversial policy said it would lead to the further militarization of a police force already too aggressive with poor and minority communities.
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Abortion care startup touts the merits of telemedicine
Abortion pill provider reports big increase in online traffic — and high anxiety among patients — after Roe was struck down.
Abortion pill startup sells meds to women who aren't pregnant
Company says giving patients abortion pills before they're needed provides "peace of mind."
Community aids in Filipino food truck's pandemic rebound
Owner encourages customers to "give a high five" to local businesses raising prices. "It means a lot."
Small business faces big challenges: Inflation and 18-hour days
"Would you be comfortable paying $36 for a hamburger? That's kind of what it's worth," says restaurant owner Jenna Petersiel.
For small businesses, looming recession brings uncertainty
But Jessica Johnson-Cope, CEO of a family-owned security services company, remains optimistic even as the U.S. economy darkens.
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Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer craft a scaled-back version of the economic package thwarted by Manchin last year.
A common retirement strategy can erode your savings: watchdog
Workers who move 401(k)s into IRAs can lose significant money to a choice they didn't have to make, new analysis shows.
How can you financially prepare for a recession?
"The quicker you move, the more agency you have in reducing the impact of a recession," one expert says.
Stock drop has erased $3 trillion in retirement savings this year
With Americans' nest eggs mostly held in 401(k)s and IRAs, the swoon could force many to delay their retirement.
Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year
Some lawmakers want to revise the retirement program to shore up its funding and boost benefits for its 69 million recipients.
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Coroner seeks DNA to identify remains linked to possible serial killer
Investigators believed Herbert Baumeister, a married father of three, lured men to his home and killed them in the 80s and 90s.
Home prices are expected to keep rising next year: Here's where
"Shoppers who want to buy might have to wait a little bit," said Realtor.com's chief economist.
What Hollywood gets right — and wrong — about the CIA
This week on "Intelligence Matters," host Michael Morell speaks with John Sipher and Jerry O'Shea, former CIA officers and co-founders of Spycraft Entertainment, about how Hollywood portrasy the CIA.
Alabama won't try lethal injection again on "execution survivor"
Any future effort to execute Miller will be done by nitrogen hypoxia, a method authorized in Alabama, but never used in the U.S.
San Francisco gives approval for police to deploy robots with lethal capabilities
Opponents to the controversial policy said it would lead to the further militarization of a police force already too aggressive with poor and minority communities.
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Home prices are expected to keep rising next year: Here's where
"Shoppers who want to buy might have to wait a little bit," said Realtor.com's chief economist.
Rail unions slam President Biden's plan to block possible strike
Majority of rail workers were holding out for better conditions, but Biden has called for Congress to overrule them.
Twitter stops enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
Musk says Apple threatened to boot Twitter from app store
Billionaire says Apple mostly stopped advertising on his social network. "Do they hate free speech in America?"
No, you don't have to be "fun" at work, French court rules
A court ruled that abstaining from workplace socializing is a "fundamental freedom" — at least in France.
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What Hollywood gets right — and wrong — about the CIA
This week on "Intelligence Matters," host Michael Morell speaks with John Sipher and Jerry O'Shea, former CIA officers and co-founders of Spycraft Entertainment, about how Hollywood portrasy the CIA.
Former White House deputy chief of staff meets with Jan. 6 committee
He was the subject of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's explosive public testimony to the committee earlier this year.
Hispanic Caucus calls for more Latino songs in National Recording Registry
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus says only 3.8% of works in the registry were recorded by Latino musicians.
Biden meets with congressional leaders to discuss year-end agenda
House and Senate leaders said they plan to take up a bill quickly to avert a national rail strike before Dec. 9.
Rail unions slam President Biden's plan to block possible strike
Majority of rail workers were holding out for better conditions, but Biden has called for Congress to overrule them.
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Is it COVID? RSV? Or the flu? How to tell
Health care professionals are bracing for a surge in flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why it's important to know what you are sick with.
The Checkup with Dr. David Agus | Official trailer
Celebrities share their personal health issues in a series of intimate conversations with CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus in the new Paramount+ docuseries "The Checkup with Dr. David Agus," streaming on Monday, Dec. 6.
NYC mayor plans to involuntarily hospitalize more mentally ill people
Concerns about crime have put the city's mental health crisis in the spotlight.
Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recall is sixth in November involving child products containing the toxic substance banned decades ago.
Boil water notice issued in Houston
More than two million people in Houston, Texas remain under a boil water notice after a power outage at a water purification plant on Sunday. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Meghan faced "disgusting and very real" threats when she lived in the U.K.
"If you'd seen the stuff that was written and you were receiving it... you would feel under threat all of the time," the former U.K. counterterrorism chief said.
China responds to rare protests with a security "crackdown"
The federal agency in charge of China's law enforcement authorities said it was time to crack down on "illegal criminal behavior that has disrupted social order."
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin dies at 96
Jiang led his country out of isolation after the Tiananmen Square crackdown, backing economic reform that ushered a decade of explosive growth.
Singapore repeals gay sex ban but sets new rules to block marriage equality
Parliament lifted a ban criminalizing sex between men this week. It also passed an amendment that will effectively block attempts to legalize marriage.
U.S.A. advances to World Cup knockout stage with win over Iran
The U.S. men's national soccer team defeated Iran 1-0 in a must-win game.
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Meghan faced "disgusting and very real" threats when she lived in the U.K.
"If you'd seen the stuff that was written and you were receiving it... you would feel under threat all of the time," the former U.K. counterterrorism chief said.
Country singer Jake Flint dies hours after getting married
Flint's manager called him "the funniest, most hilarious, hardest working, dedicated artist I have ever worked with in my career."
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West settle divorce
The two will have joint custody, and neither will pay the other spousal support, according to the documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Hispanic Caucus calls for more Latino songs in National Recording Registry
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus says only 3.8% of works in the registry were recorded by Latino musicians.
Will Smith opens up about "horrific night" of Oscars slap
Actor Will Smith sat down for his first TV interview since his infamous Oscar slap. He opened up to "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah about what he was going through the night he slapped comedian Chris Rock. Carter Evans has the details.
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Twitter stops enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
FBI using robots to sort through top secret files
Decades of FBI case files are now being sorted by robots in a new high-tech facility in Virginia. The agency hopes this will speed up the work of agents investigating new crimes. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
U.S. bans imports of equipment made by Huawei, ZTE
It's the first time the FCC has banned sales of new equipment out of national security concerns.
Amazon workers in 30 other countries protest on Black Friday
Activists rallied in front of Bezos' Manhattan penthouse and walked out of St. Louis warehouse to protest working conditions.
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Lava, vog and "Pele's hair": The hazards posed by Hawaii's volcano eruption
State health officials are urging people to cut back on outdoor exercise and other activities that cause heavy breathing, but no evacuation orders have been issued for now.
World's largest active volcano erupting for first time in almost 40 years
Given the huge volcano's history, USGS urged residents "at risk" of lava flows to review their preparation measures.
SpaceX sends supplies to space station in 54th launch this year
The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 7,700 pounds of equipment and supplies, including two new solar array panels.
NASA managers thrilled with initial results of moon mission
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
Humans will live on the moon "in this decade," NASA official says
"We're going to be sending people down to the surface and they're going to be living on that surface and doing science," NASA official Howard Hu said.
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Coroner seeks DNA to identify remains linked to possible serial killer
Investigators believed Herbert Baumeister, a married father of three, lured men to his home and killed them in the 80s and 90s.
Socialite gets year in jail for secretly filming 3 people, including a minor
The state attorney said the victims were video recorded in various stages of undress, including fully naked, without their knowledge or consent.
Bullet found near 2 teen girls' bodies came from suspect, affidavit says
"The victims were forced down the hill by Richard Allen to the location where they were murdered," the affidavit states.
Alabama won't try lethal injection again on "execution survivor"
Any future effort to execute Miller will be done by nitrogen hypoxia, a method authorized in Alabama, but never used in the U.S.
Missouri executes man over 2005 killing of police officer
Kevin Johnson's attorneys didn't deny that he killed the officer, but contended he was sentenced to death in part because he is Black.
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China sends astronauts to its space station
China has sent three astronauts to its recently built Tiangong space station, marking a major step for China's independent space program. Plus, NASA is celebrating the successes of its Artemis 1 mission. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood discussed the latest.
China launches new crew to Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou 15 crew will take over from three fellow space station fliers as China establishes a permanent presence in low-Earth orbit.
NASA breaks record on moon mission
NASA's Orion capsule has reached the farthest distance from Earth of any spacecraft intended to carry humans, and it sent back incredible new pictures of the surface of the moon. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports on the latest on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Artemis 1 moonship in good shape midway through mission
Managers say the unpiloted Orion spacecraft is "operating just tremendously well" halfway through its planned 25-day mission.
SpaceX sends supplies to space station in 54th launch this year
The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 7,700 pounds of equipment and supplies, including two new solar array panels.
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First lady Jill Biden unveiled a winter wonderland of decorations inspired by the theme, "We the People."
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Feds step in on Jackson water crisis
The Justice Department has intervened to try and fix Jackson, Mississippi's water system, which nearly collapsed this summer and continues to struggle. A Walmart employee who survived last week's mass shooting at a store in Virginia filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company for continuing to employ the shooter despite threats and strange behavior, and a new Alzheimer’s drug is showing positive results.
Team USA advances after win over Iran
Team USA advanced to the second stage of the World Cup after beating Iran 1-0 in a thrilling match. The Iran national football team now heads home possibly to face consequences for their actions in support of the protesters back in Iran. Roxana Saberi reports.
Senate votes to protect marriage equality
The Senate on Tuesday night approved historic legislation that provides federal protections for same-sex marriages and interracial marriages nationwide. The bill, called the Respect for Marriage Act, passed with 12 Republican senators and is expected to be signed by President Biden in the coming weeks. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Biden pushes Congress to avoid rail strike
The House of Representatives is expected to vote for a tentative labor agreement brokered by the White House to avert a possible rail strike. Sen. Bernie Sanders, however, is pushing for sick leave. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Rioter found guilty of seditious conspiracy
Prosecutors have secured a guilty verdict against the founder of the far-right Oath Keepers group. Stewart Rhodes and codefendant Kelly Meggs were convicted of seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.