Companies say insurers stiffing them over coronavirus losses
Businesses such as ailing Ralph Lauren claim they were insured against COVID-19. But they may be out of luck.
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Wall Street tumbles amid bank allegations, rising COVID-19 rates
Banks were profiting from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks, report alleges.
Nikola founder quits amid fraud allegations
Executive's departure comes just two weeks after the electric truck startup signed a $2 billion deal with GM.
Judge postpones U.S. curbs on WeChat
Move against similar app TikTok in limbo pending deal Trump backs that would have TikTok join with Oracle and WalMart to form a U.S. company.
Amazon, Walmart donate to QAnon-supporting politician
State Representative Susan Lynn has posted on social media using QAnon phrases, but denies association with the movement.
Pandemic leaves domestic workers facing tough choices
Some nannies must choose between looking after other people's kids and get paid — or stop working to look after their own.
Foot Locker turns all its stores into voter registration hubs
Shoppers at the athletic apparel retailer will be able to check their polling location or register to vote in-store.
Fashioning a new future for the fashion world
The $400-billion-a-year industry has taken a hit during the pandemic, as clothing store sales plunged a record 79% – but some clothing designers see a silver lining
Feds charge 6 people with bribing Amazon employees
Suspects allegedly paid employees at the ecommerce giant to help some third-party sellers gain "unfair advantages."
Millions of Americans still may be eligible for stimulus check
In California alone, more than 1 million people have yet to claim the emergency relief payments.
NYC employees are returning to the office — is it too soon?
Major New York City companies are calling employees back to the office. Some health experts are worried.
Commerce Department bans downloads of TikTok and WeChat in U.S.
Order ostensibly to protect U.S. users' data raises pressure to find U.S. buyer for TikTok.
Moderna CEO updates timing for COVID-19 vaccine trial results
More than 25,000 people are enrolled in the drugmaker's late-stage trial of a potential coronavirus vaccine.
Daughter's plea helps save her father's taco truck
"There were so many people, and (my dad) was kind of shocked because he didn't think there would be a turn around that quickly," the owner's daughter said.
The highest-paid U.S. athletes in 2020, ranked
Here's the definitive list of the athletes who earn the most money in the NBA, NFL and MLB
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Apron company's "Wake Up & Fight" masks become a call to action
COVID-19 forced Ellen Bennett to reinvent the way she runs her kitchen wear business. Her new mantra: "Do less better."
The artists here aren't retiring, they're inspiring
You won't find any "old fogies" at Fogue Studios in Seattle. The artists here aren't retiring, they're inspiring.
ChewBox is reimagining food delivery as a "vehicle of social justice"
Celebrity chef Roy Choi and the ChewBox team are merging tech with the spirit of generosity to help restore hope in Los Angeles' marginalized communities.
Preserving history during a pandemic
He demos old barns and structures and turns them into something beautiful — one piece of reclaimed wood at a time.
Bookstore owners urge readers to go "beyond the book"
The bookstore said it has championed black authors and stories of the African diaspora for 13 years.
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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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CDC updates, then removes, guidance on airborne spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated its guidance to warn about the risk of small airborne respiratory particles known as aerosols – but then removed that information from its website.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg to lie in repose at Supreme Court this week
The late justice will also lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Friday.
Woman arrested for allegedly sending ricin to White House
She was caught at the New York-Canada border, apparently trying to get into the U.S. and was carrying a gun, CBS News has learned.
Court rejects Trump campaign effort to stop Nevada mail ballot plan
Judge James Mahan ruled that Republicans had failed to establish standing for their suit, granting the Nevada secretary of state's motion to dismiss the case.
Ellen DeGeneres addresses controversy in show's return
"I'm a pretty good actress," said DeGeneres. "But I don't think that I'm that good that I could come out here every day for seventeen years and fool you."
DOJ says 3 cities could lose federal aid for allowing "anarchy"
New York City, Portland and Seattle were labeled "anarchist jurisdictions" by the Justice Department.
Tropical Storm Beta could drench parts of Texas and Louisiana
Storm took its name from Greek alphabet since forecasters ran out of names that begin with letters from the regular alphabet.
Amazon, Walmart donate to QAnon-supporting politician
State Representative Susan Lynn has posted on social media using QAnon phrases, but denies association with the movement.
Man charged in Black protester's fatal shooting kills himself
One of his attorneys says Jacob Gardner suffered from Iraq War-related PTSD and mistook scene at bar for war zone before shooting James Scurlock.
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Opera canceled after audience protests lack of social distance
The incident comes as a debate is raging in Spain over inequality after the Madrid regional government placed under partial lockdown some poor neighborhoods.
Europeans face prospect of 2nd lockdowns as COVID cases surge
Some U.K. regions are already locked down again, as the government warns daily infections could hit 50,000 without action.
Poisoned opposition leader demands his clothes back from Russia
Alexei Navalny, still hospitalized in Germany after poisoning with a Novichok nerve agent, says Russia kept his clothes, which are "very important" evidence.
"Completely preserved" ice age bear emerges from melting permafrost
Reindeer herders in Russia's Arctic discovered the "first find of its kind" carcass of a uniquely well-preserved, ice age cave bear.
U.S. says Iran sanctions back on, but the world is ignoring Washington
Even America's closest allies say Trump administration "incapable" of reimposing sanctions, so how far will White House go it alone?
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Court rejects Trump campaign's effort to stop Nevada's mail ballot plan
Judge James Mahan ruled that Republicans had failed to establish standing for their suit, granting the Nevada secretary of state's motion to dismiss the case.
The senators to watch during Supreme Court nomination fight
The fate of the next Supreme Court nominee, yet unnamed, rests with a narrowly divided Senate with weeks before the presidential election. Here are some of the GOP senators to keep an eye on.
Ellen DeGeneres addresses controversy in show's return
"I'm a pretty good actress," said DeGeneres. "But I don't think that I'm that good that I could come out here every day for seventeen years and fool you."
Klobuchar: GOP need not "go lockstep" with Trump on SCOTUS pick
Senator Klobuchar urged her Republican colleagues to "look in their own souls" and make their own decision.
CDC updates, then removes, guidance on airborne spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated its guidance to warn about the risk of small airborne respiratory particles known as aerosols – but then removed that information from its website.
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Court rejects Trump campaign's effort to stop Nevada's mail ballot plan
Judge James Mahan ruled that Republicans had failed to establish standing for their suit, granting the Nevada secretary of state's motion to dismiss the case.
The senators to watch during Supreme Court nomination fight
The fate of the next Supreme Court nominee, yet unnamed, rests with a narrowly divided Senate with weeks before the presidential election. Here are some of the GOP senators to keep an eye on.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg to lie in repose at Supreme Court this week
The late justice will also lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Friday.
Amazon, Walmart donate to QAnon-supporting politician
State Representative Susan Lynn has posted on social media using QAnon phrases, but denies association with the movement.
Biden had $141 million cash advantage over Trump heading into September
Biden and Democrats had $466 million in cash on hand at the end of August.
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Ellen DeGeneres addresses controversy in show's return
"I'm a pretty good actress," said DeGeneres. "But I don't think that I'm that good that I could come out here every day for seventeen years and fool you."
Bad Bunny performs live concert from flatbed truck through NYC
The concert began at Yankee Stadium and ended at Harlem Hospital, where the reggaeton star paid tribute to front-line workers.
Emmy Awards make history during pandemic
"Schitt's Creek" became the first show to sweep the comedy category in the history of the Emmy Awards. Nominees and winners also promoted messages of social justice in the largest live award show since the start of the pandemic. Kevin Frazier reports.
Bad Bunny performs on top of moving bus
While indoor concerts are on hold during the pandemic, artist Bad Bunny got creative and took his show on the road. Riding on the roof of a bus in New York City, Bad Bunny celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Fans followed him to cheer him on during the two-hour event. His performance kicked off the Uforia Music Series, which will feature different Latino artists each month.
Voting and Black Lives Matter take center stage at 2020 Emmys
Capping off the evening was an "un-thank you" speech from "Succession" creator Jesse Armstrong, who singled out President Trump and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for their coronavirus response efforts.
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Feds charge 6 people with bribing Amazon employees
Suspects allegedly paid employees at the ecommerce giant to help some third-party sellers gain "unfair advantages."
Commerce Department bans downloads of TikTok and WeChat in U.S.
Order ostensibly to protect U.S. users' data raises pressure to find U.S. buyer for TikTok.
Environmentalists pan Facebook's new climate change hub
Social media company faces criticism for allowing false information on global warming to proliferate.
House panel blasts Boeing and FAA over fatal 737 Max crashes
House Transportation Committee found that both "share responsibility for the development & certification of an aircraft that was unsafe."
Apple unveils cheaper watch, new iPad and fitness service
A cheaper smart watch, updated iPad and a fitness subscription are among the new offerings for pandemic times.
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"Completely preserved" ice age bear emerges from melting permafrost
Reindeer herders in Russia's Arctic discovered the "first find of its kind" carcass of a uniquely well-preserved, ice age cave bear.
Hundreds of whales stranded on sandbar off Australian island
At least 25 of the animals have died, and there's a frantic effort to rescue about 250 more stuck in a shallow Tasmanian harbor.
Dazzling new images of Jupiter show storm moving at 350 mph
The massive storm is big enough to swallow Earth.
Russia's space agency chief declares Venus a "Russian planet"
With scientific evidence of possible life on the 2nd planet from the sun renewing public interest, the Roscosmos chief would like to remind everyone who got there first.
Wildfires & extreme weather: It's not coincidence, it's climate change
These kinds of dystopian weather events, happening often at the same time, are exactly what scientists have been warning about.
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CDC updates, then removes, guidance on airborne spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated its guidance to warn about the risk of small airborne respiratory particles known as aerosols – but then removed that information from its website.
Opera canceled after audience protests lack of social distance
The incident comes as a debate is raging in Spain over inequality after the Madrid regional government placed under partial lockdown some poor neighborhoods.
Europeans face prospect of 2nd lockdowns as COVID cases surge
Some U.K. regions are already locked down again, as the government warns daily infections could hit 50,000 without action.
Pandemic leaves domestic workers facing tough choices
Some nannies must choose between looking after other people's kids and get paid — or stop working to look after their own.
Are masks really more effective than a coronavirus vaccine?
Health experts point out that we don't yet know how effective a vaccine will be – but we do know masks help stop the spread.
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Fashioning a new future for the fashion world
The $400-billion-a-year industry has taken a hit during the pandemic, as clothing store sales plunged a record 79% – but some clothing designers see a silver lining
Feds charge 6 people with bribing Amazon employees
Suspects allegedly paid employees at the ecommerce giant to help some third-party sellers gain "unfair advantages."
Millions of Americans still may be eligible for stimulus check
In California alone, more than 1 million people have yet to claim the emergency relief payments.
NYC employees are returning to the office — is it too soon?
Major New York City companies are calling employees back to the office. Some health experts are worried.
Commerce Department bans downloads of TikTok and WeChat in U.S.
Order ostensibly to protect U.S. users' data raises pressure to find U.S. buyer for TikTok.
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Man charged in Black protester's fatal shooting kills himself: lawyer
One of his attorneys says Jacob Gardner suffered from Iraq War-related PTSD and mistook scene at bar for war zone before shooting James Scurlock.
Woman who fatally shot boyfriend says she didn't know the gun was chambered
Mary Katherine Higdon worked at a gun shop and had firearms training before the night of the shooting.
Woman arrested for allegedly sending ricin to White House
She was caught at the New York-Canada border, apparently trying to get into the U.S. and was carrying a gun, CBS News has learned.
Debate lingers over cause of Texas cheerleader's fatal injuries
Prosecutors allege Cayley Mandadi was beaten to death by her boyfriend, Mark Howerton. But the defense has other explanations as to how she could have died.
Mother uses grief for good with new law for missing adults in Texas
CLEAR Alert gives law enforcement another tool in searches
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Dazzling new images of Jupiter show storm moving at 350 mph
The massive storm is big enough to swallow Earth.
Astronomers find possible sign of life on Venus
Telescopes in Hawaii and Chile spotted traces of phosphine, a noxious gas that on Earth is only associated with life.
A golden age of astrophotography, in your backyard
While our skies are becoming increasingly marred by light pollution, dark sky reserves away from city lights, and new, cheaper technologies, have made it easier than ever for amateur photographers to take out-of-this-world images of the night sky
New Hubble image features thousands of multi-colored stars
NASA called the cluster a "pocketful of stars."
"Mighty mice" stay bulked up in space but not untreated mice
The findings hold promise for preventing muscle and bone loss in astronauts on prolonged space trips like Mars missions.
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Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
The highest-paid U.S. athletes in 2020, ranked
Here's the definitive list of the athletes who earn the most money in the NBA, NFL and MLB
Emmys red carpet: The best-dressed stars ever
These are the best Emmy Awards red carpet looks of all time.
The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
These colleges come with a hefty price tag
Astrophotography: Stunning images of Idaho's night sky
The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, draped over nearly one million acres of wilderness areas and the Sawtooth National Forest, is a major draw for amateur astrophotographers capturing the heavens
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CBSN Originals: "Feminism"
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.
Senate fight looms over Supreme Court
The political battle has already begun over the future of the Supreme Court. President Trump could name is nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg as soon as this week. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Washington, and Loyola University law professor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN with a closer look.
Senators brace for fight over Supreme Court
Senators are bracing for a fierce fight over who will fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat on the Supreme Court. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to explain how the battle lines are taking shape.
Lincoln Project co-founder on Ginsburg's seat
President Trump is planning to quickly nominate a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, reversing the stance Republicans took in 2016 when a seat opened up in an election year. Reed Galen, the co-founder of the Lincoln Project, says doing so exposes the hypocrisy of Senate Republicans.
CBSN Originals: "Censorship"
Social media platforms have become de facto public spaces, where freedom of speech is exercised. But when online speech pushes the limits of acceptability, where do we draw the line? Are conservatives and liberals treated differently? And who gets to decide? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the controversy that's spread far beyond Twitter and Facebook, with real-life consequences.