U.S. soccer has equal gender pay. Will other sports follow?
Pro basketball and tennis continues to pay American women athletes millions of dollars less than men.
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Musk calls sexual misconduct allegations "utterly untrue" and "wild"
Tesla founder strongly denied a published claim that SpaceX paid a flight attendant $250,000 for her silence about the supposed incident.
Texas restaurateur gives away hundreds of cans of baby formula
Texas restaurateur bought dozens of cases of formula from food distributor and handed it out to parents in need.
Vintage Mercedes sells for whopping record of — $143 million
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut is one of only two of its kind. Sotheby's says the price put it in the "top 10 most valuable items ever sold at auction in any collecting category."
"Cruel summer": Gas forecast to top $6 per gallon nationally
California drivers are already paying $6 a gallon — that could soon become the new normal around the U.S., JPMorgan says.
Is the U.S. teetering on a recession?
Fierce inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical tremors threaten to halt the economy in its tracks, experts say.
Baby formula shortage could mean life or death for kids with metabolic issues
"In the long term, not having the formula would result in permanent brain damage," one child's mother told CBS News.
Court tosses $300,000 hospital bill for promised $1,300 charge
Colorado woman faced massive surprise bill after a hospital employee misread her insurance card.
Ford recalls thousands of SUVs because engines might catch fire
The Michigan automaker says it doesn't know what's causing fires in 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators.
MasterCard and Starbucks to cover abortion travel for workers
Financial services firms and coffee chain latest to add coverage before expected high court ruling on Roe v. Wade.
H&M to pay $36 million to settle claims over unused gift cards
Fashion retailer illegally kept million of dollars that belonged to customers, alleges New York attorney general.
McD's name to vanish from Russia as chain sells its business
Fast-food giant says existing licensee will purchase and run 850 restaurants under a different name.
Stocks tumble on recession fears, edging close to a bear market
High inflation, rising interest rates and disappointing corporate earnings are souring Wall Street's outlook.
Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
Samsung customers file lawsuit over allegedly faulty refrigerators
The refrigerators have double French doors with a bottom freezer and range from $1,000 to $3,000 each.
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Biden visits South Korea amid "real risk of some kind of provocation"
As the president arrived to tout deals for good-paying jobs for Americans, North Korea was poised for a nuclear weapons test and China launched military exercises.
CDC clears Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children as young as five
Less than a third of children ages 5 to 11 years old are fully vaccinated and will become eligible for the third shot.
John Kirby to take on top strategy role with National Security Council
The veteran Defense Department spokesman will appear at White House briefings occasionally, in the same manner as other top officials like national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
January 6 committee asks GOP rep for info about Capitol tour before assault
Democrats have accused Republicans of leading "reconnaissance tours" of people who breached the Capitol on January 6.
12,212 children reentered U.S. border custody after being expelled
The statistic provides a glimpse into one unintended consequence of Title 42: migrant parents opting to "self-separate" from their children.
Oklahoma lawmakers approve bill banning almost all abortions
The bill would prohibit all abortions, except to save the life of a pregnant woman or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest that has been reported to law enforcement.
First flights of baby formula expected "within days," official says
A flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to Plainfield, Indiana is set to include 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles of three types of baby formula, a White House official told CBS News.
2 killed, 8 wounded in mass shooting outside a Chicago McDonald's
Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered from the scene.
Friend, former agent, others testify about Johnny Depp's substance use
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
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What are Twitter bots, and why is Elon Musk obsessed with them?
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
Tesla founder says his $44 billion purchase of the social media giant is being held up by questions over spam and fake accounts.
Twitter fires 2 executives, adding to Elon Musk buyout turmoil
Social media company said it dismissed two senior managers and will freeze most hiring.
Virtual land rush driving up the cost of space in the metaverse
Top consumer brands and deep-pocketed investors are staking a claim to the next phase of the internet.
How to get Google to wipe your phone number from searches
To deter scammers and other bad actors, the search giant is now allowing people remove personal contact information.
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Labor shortage is biggest challenge for small businesses
Labor shortages, the Omicron variant and supply chain issues pose significant challenges to small businesses.
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.
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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2 killed, 8 wounded in mass shooting outside a Chicago McDonald's
Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered from the scene.
MLB reporter Kelsey Wingert hit in the head by "95 MPH line drive"
She said she "received internal & external stitches" and shared a photo showing a row of stitches on her forehead.
12,212 children reentered U.S. border custody after being expelled
The statistic provides a glimpse into one unintended consequence of Title 42: migrant parents opting to "self-separate" from their children.
Sen. Kevin Cramer floats Mike Pompeo for president in 2024
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Cramer said of Pompeo that "he's got the Trump doctrine down. He's believable on it. He understands it."
John Kirby to take on top strategy role with National Security Council
The veteran Defense Department spokesman will appear at White House briefings occasionally, in the same manner as other top officials like national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
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U.S. soccer has equal gender pay. Will other sports follow?
Pro basketball and tennis continues to pay American women athletes millions of dollars less than men.
Musk calls sexual misconduct allegations "utterly untrue" and "wild"
Tesla founder strongly denied a published claim that SpaceX paid a flight attendant $250,000 for her silence about the supposed incident.
Texas restaurateur gives away hundreds of cans of baby formula
Texas restaurateur bought dozens of cases of formula from food distributor and handed it out to parents in need.
Vintage Mercedes sells for whopping record of — $143 million
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut is one of only two of its kind. Sotheby's says the price put it in the "top 10 most valuable items ever sold at auction in any collecting category."
"Cruel summer": Gas forecast to top $6 per gallon nationally
California drivers are already paying $6 a gallon — that could soon become the new normal around the U.S., JPMorgan says.
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12,212 children reentered U.S. border custody after being expelled
The statistic provides a glimpse into one unintended consequence of Title 42: migrant parents opting to "self-separate" from their children.
Sen. Kevin Cramer floats Mike Pompeo for president in 2024
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Cramer said of Pompeo that "he's got the Trump doctrine down. He's believable on it. He understands it."
John Kirby to take on top strategy role with National Security Council
The veteran Defense Department spokesman will appear at White House briefings occasionally, in the same manner as other top officials like national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
Biden visits South Korea amid "real risk of some kind of provocation"
As Biden arrived to tout deals for American jobs, North Korea was poised for a nuclear weapons test and China launched military exercises.
First flights of baby formula expected "within days," official says
A flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to Plainfield, Indiana is set to include 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles of three types of baby formula, a White House official told CBS News.
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Nearly half of Americans live in areas where they should consider masking, CDC data says
The CDC published updated data Thursday on counties at "medium" and "high" levels of COVID-19.
COVID cases up 76% among kids in recent weeks
It's not just among kids — infections are on the rise nationwide.
CDC clears Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children as young as five
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
Baby formula shortage could mean life or death for kids with metabolic issues
"In the long term, not having the formula would result in permanent brain damage," one child's mother told CBS News.
Oklahoma lawmakers pass near-total abortion ban
Oklahoma lawmakers passed an anti-abortion bill outlawing abortion from the moment of fertilization. The legislation prohibits abortion at any point in pregnancy, except to save a woman's life or in cases of rape or incest. Jan Crawford has more details.
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12,212 children reentered U.S. border custody after being expelled
The statistic provides a glimpse into one unintended consequence of Title 42: migrant parents opting to "self-separate" from their children.
Biden visits South Korea amid "real risk of some kind of provocation"
As Biden arrived to tout deals for American jobs, North Korea was poised for a nuclear weapons test and China launched military exercises.
Vangelis, "Chariots of Fire" composer, dies at 79
Vangelis wrote music for dozens of other movies, including Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" in 1982.
Ukrainian medic taken captive after she recorded horrors of war
A Ukrainian medic recorded her time in Mariupol on a tiny data card, which was smuggled out to the world in a tampon.
Senate passes $39.8 billion Ukraine aid bill, sending it to Biden's desk
The 86 to 11 vote sends the bill to President Biden's desk for his signature.
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U.S. soccer has equal gender pay. Will other sports follow?
Pro basketball and tennis continues to pay American women athletes millions of dollars less than men.
Abortion, Russia among documentary topics of Human Rights Watch Film Festival
10 films, along with discussions featuring filmmakers and activists, will be presented May 20-26, both in-person in New York City and nationwide via streaming.
Friend, former agent, others testify about Johnny Depp's substance use
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Vangelis, "Chariots of Fire" composer, dies at 79
Vangelis wrote music for dozens of other movies, including Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner" in 1982.
Amanda Kloots talks grieving Nick Cordero's death, raising their son
Amanda Kloots is embracing the idea of living her life to the fullest after her husband, Nick Cordero, died from COVID-19.
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Amazon announces new $60 tablet
Retailer unveils two versions of its affordable Fire 7, which can be preordered ahead of June debut in stores.
What are Twitter bots, and why is Elon Musk obsessed with them?
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Truth Social fails to produce ad revenue
Former President Trump's Truth Social site has yet to generate any ad revenue, according to a new regulatory filing for the business. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Musk says he'll scrap Twitter buy unless he gets clarity on fake accounts
Billionaire demands proof that less than 5% of Twitter's accounts are fake or spam. Analysts say he's angling for a better purchase price.
Elon Musk angling for cut-rate deal on Twitter, analysts say
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
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Prehistoric dolphin species discovered in landlocked Switzerland
Twenty million years ago, Switzerland's low-lying parts were covered in an ocean teeming with fish, sharks and dolphins.
Moth species not seen since 1912 found at Detroit airport
The "very flashy" moths were found in the luggage of a traveler arriving from the Philippines, authorities said.
India hit with deadly flooding and heat waves at the same time
As floodwater sweeps homes away and trains off their tracks, a young Indian activist slams leaders for inaction in the face of "a real climate emergency."
How to watch the "super flower blood moon" total lunar eclipse
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
First pictures of Milky Way’s black hole
Astronomers have managed to get the first images of the black hole located at the core of the Milky Way. Scientists across seven countries released the first ever image of the black hole called Sagittarius A*. Jeff Glor has more.
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Remains of Colorado mom found 4 years after she went missing
The DA's office said it received information "including the exact location of Rita's remains."
2 killed, 8 wounded in mass shooting outside a Chicago McDonald's
Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered from the scene.
How police tracked an old work truck to find Jennifer Dulos' alleged killer
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
Medic's video captures horrors in Mariupol
The horrors of Russia's ruthless assault on Mariupol were captured in vivid detail on a body camera worn by a Ukrainian medic, who recorded her team's efforts to save lives. She had the footage smuggled out of Mariupol and given to the Associated Press before she was captured by Russian forces. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Anti-abortion rights group leader accused of stalking doctor in San Francisco
Hurley serves as the leader of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, an anti-abortion group, the district attorney's office said.
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Boeing Starliner capsule sets off after space station
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
Boeing Starliner capsule poised for high-stakes flight
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
InSight Mars lander nears the end of the road
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
NASA investigates another space helmet water leak
While not as serious as a potentially life-threatening 2013 incident, NASA is taking no chances with the station's aging spacesuits.
See the photos of the "super flower blood moon"
Millions in the Americas, Europe and Africa were able to see the spectacular red glow of the total lunar eclipse.
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Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
Biden begins Asia trip.
President Biden is in Asia, in South Korea for the first leg of his trip. He’s decided not to visit the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone separating South and North Korea. A baby formula factory that's been closed since February due to contamination, Abbott Nutrition's Michigan plant, could be back open by next week, the FDA says. But the company says once production resumes, it could be about two months before new formula begins arriving in stores. And for the first time, there will be female referees at a men's World Cup final, set for later this year in Qatar.
5/19: Red and Blue
U.S. Senate passes $40B Ukraine aid package; Rise in U.S. unemployment claims
The Uplift: A mysterious dog and a mother's love
A Tennessee couple wakes up to a mysterious dog in their bed and solve the mystery of how she got there. Dozens of strangers attend the funeral of a WWII veteran. An 85-year-old woman, who says she's cared for 700 foster kids over the years, is honored. Plus, our most heartwarming videos of the week.
What is monkeypox?
Massachusetts has reported a case of the rare disease monkeypox, which does not easily spread among humans. These are the symptoms.