In one U.S. community, trade wars aren't "easy to win"
Although President Trump has minimized the impact of his trade battles, people on the ground say they're taking a toll
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Chick-fil-A to stop donations to some charities after LGBT protests
Fast-food chain has drawn fire for financing religious charities that critics say are opposed to same-sex marriage
FedEx CEO claims NYT also paid no federal taxes
After NYT report that shipping giant paid no taxes last year, FedEx chief challenges media outlet to a debate on taxes
Kylie Jenner sells stake in her beauty company for $600 million
Deal to sell a controlling share in cosmetics brands values the entrepreneur's beauty business at $1.2 billion
FDA approves first contact lens for nearsighted kids
Cooper Vision gets regulatory clearance to start selling disposable product for children with myopia
Vegan sues Burger King, says Impossible Whoppers cooked with beef fat
Plaintiff said he was "duped" because he saw no signs stating meat -free patties are broiled with the help of beef fat
Argh! A record 5.7 billion robocalls in October alone
Americans have already received more robocalls and automated voicemails so far this year than they did in all of 2018
John Legere, colorful CEO of T-Mobile, to step down
Exec's longtime deputy will take the helm, vowing that rivals "will have no idea what's about to hit them"
Ford debuts 2021 Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV
All-electric SUV brings style, speed and up to 300 miles of driving range to a normally sleepy segment
For nurses, an epidemic of workplace violence
"I got punched in the face," said one emergency room nurse, while others worry for their safety
California suing Juul for allegedly targeting teenagers
Massachusetts and North Carolina and also looking into whether the e-cigarette maker markets products to underage users
Trump and Powell get together to talk interest rates
Jerome Powell visits White House for a chat with the president who has called U.S. central bankers "boneheads"
Dunkin' bans the "double-cup" as it eliminates foam cups
The double-cup habit, started in New England, may be "hard" for some to break, a spokeswoman said
Student debt weighs heavier on black borrowers, Fed says
African-American borrowers are particularly at risk as student debt around the U.S. continues to soar
Hulu hikes prices up to 22% to $55 per month
The price increase comes just after its owner, Disney, debuted its own new streaming platform
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House releases testimony from official who overheard Trump call
David Holmes testified he'd "never seen anything like this"
Possible pay-to-play scheme for Trump ambassador post
Emails show Trump's nominee for ambassador to the Bahamas was asked by the RNC to donate half a million dollars as his confirmation in the Senate hung in the balance
Trump's physician downplays concerns over surprise visit
The unexpected Saturday visit prompted speculation about Mr. Trump's health
Colorado man found guilty in beating death of his fiancée
Patrick Frazee was found guilty in the death of his fiancée, Kelsey Berreth
Lawmakers ask FBI to investigate possible pay-to-play scheme
"We urge the FBI to investigate these allegations and assure the American people that public office is not for sale," the Democratic representatives said in a letter to the FBI director
House probing whether Trump lied to Mueller
The House is investigating whether President Trump lied to former special counsel Robert Mueller
3 dead in murder-suicide in Walmart parking lot
Police said a gunman walked up to a car and opened fire, killing two people before turning the gun on himself.
Jeffrey Epstein's guards could face charges this week: Source
The charges are likely to include falsifying prison records
Trump "strongly" considers submitting testimony in inquiry
The House Intelligence Committee will hear testimony from eight witnesses, including several at the center of the impeachment probe
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The Farmer's Dog tests pet food recipes on humans
A sick dog led this co-founder to start a human-grade dog-food business
Rent and swap furniture as your lifestyle changes
A furniture startup called Feather allows nesters to rent home items so they aren't weighed down by physical belongings
Joe Ricketts on free enterprise, the engine that drives America
Despite a pending recession, the founder of Ameritrade says the country's strength continues to come from job opportunities created by new businesses
Their restaurant has donated 30,000 meals, and counting
They met years ago. Eventually they got engaged. Now they run a philanthropic-minded sandwich shop with a big heart
Michelin star quality meal delivery for folks on restrictive diets
Subscription meal-delivery service makes gluten-free food for people who suffer from a range of conditions
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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
What to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s
Millennials take note: The key to retiring on time is starting to save money early. Follow this advice from experts
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House releases testimony from official who overheard Trump call
David Holmes testified he'd "never seen anything like this"
House releases Hale deposition about Yovanovitch ouster
Hale spoke about the recall of U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. He said at one point, Pompeo spoke to Fox News' Sean Hannity about Yovanovitch
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon is highest since 2008
The rainforest lost 3,769 square miles of its vegetation over the last year
In one U.S. community, trade wars aren't "easy to win"
Although President Trump has minimized the impact of his trade battles, people on the ground say they're taking a toll
Pompeo announces reversal on Israeli settlements
Israeli settlements in the West Bank are not necessarily inconsistent with the law, Pompeo said Monday
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Lawmakers ask FBI to investigate possible pay-to-play scheme
"We urge the FBI to investigate these allegations and assure the American people that public office is not for sale," the Democratic representatives said in a letter to the FBI director
House probing whether Trump lied to Mueller
The House is investigating whether President Trump lied to former special counsel Robert Mueller
Colorado man found guilty in beating death of his fiancée
Patrick Frazee was found guilty in the death of his fiancée, Kelsey Berreth
3 dead in murder-suicide in Walmart parking lot
Police said a gunman walked up to a car and opened fire, killing two people before turning the gun on himself.
Trump's physician downplays concerns over surprise visit
The unexpected Saturday visit prompted speculation about Mr. Trump's health
Politics
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Lawmakers ask FBI to investigate possible pay-to-play scheme
"We urge the FBI to investigate these allegations and assure the American people that public office is not for sale," the Democratic representatives said in a letter to the FBI director
House probing whether Trump lied to Mueller
The House is investigating whether President Trump lied to former special counsel Robert Mueller
Trump's physician downplays concerns over surprise visit
The unexpected Saturday visit prompted speculation about Mr. Trump's health
House releases testimony from official who overheard Trump call
David Holmes testified he'd "never seen anything like this"
House releases Hale deposition about Yovanovitch ouster
Hale spoke about the recall of U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. He said at one point, Pompeo spoke to Fox News' Sean Hannity about Yovanovitch
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Taylor Swift can perform old songs at AMAs, record label says
The news comes days after the pop singer claimed that Scooter Braun, Scott Borchetta and Big Machine Records were preventing her from performing a medley of her hits at the AMAs
"The Crown" star Tobias Menzies on portraying Prince Philip
The Golden Globe nominee takes over a royal role in the new season of the hit Netflix drama
Kylie Jenner sells stake in beauty company for $600 million
Deal to sell Coty a controlling share in her cosmetics brands values 22-year-old's beauty business at $1.2 billion
"Mobituaries": Thomas Paine, the forgotten founding father
Mo Rocca pulled out all the stops to honor the Revolutionary author whose pamphlets lit the fuse for American independence but whose passing in 1809 drew indifference and even scorn. To hear the "Mobituaries" podcast on the life and death of Thomas Paine, go to art19.com.
Master of intrigue John le Carré on his latest villain: Brexit
His new novel, "Angel Running in the Field," examines how the British public, he says, is being "bamboozled by people with private interests," and European allies are being turned into enemies
Technology
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FDA approves first contact lens for nearsighted kids
Cooper Vision gets regulatory clearance to start selling disposable product for children with myopia
A record 5.7 billion robocalls in October alone
Americans have already received more robocalls and automated voicemails so far this year than they did in all of 2018
John Legere, colorful CEO of T-Mobile, to step down
Exec's longtime deputy will take the helm, vowing that rivals "will have no idea what's about to hit them"
Ford debuts 2021 Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV
All-electric SUV brings style, speed and up to 300 miles of driving range to a normally sleepy segment
Salvation Army debuts cashless "Kettle Pay" option
Shoppers with phone payment apps can "bump" those signature red kettles to make cashless contributions
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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon is highest since 2008
The rainforest lost 3,769 square miles of its vegetation over the last year
Nature up close: Salmon, a keystone species in the Pacific Northwest
How a species of fish that spends most all of its life in the ocean has a vital role in a forest ecosystem
Measuring the changing climate's effects on California sequoias
Scientists ascend into the canopies at Sequoia National Park to study how the giant trees adapt to drought
Warning from watchdog on Superfund sites' climate change exposure
At least 60% of Superfund sites are vulnerable to climate change, a government watchdog says, adding that Trump administration policies are hindering protections
Venice hit by record third exceptional tide in one week
Since records began in 1872, that level had never been reached even twice in one year, let alone three times in one week
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New trial could change stent procedures
It's estimated around 1 million coronary stents are implanted in patients in the U.S. every year
Vegan sues Burger King, says Impossible Whoppers cooked with beef fat
Plaintiff said he was "duped" because he saw no signs stating meat -free patties are broiled with the help of beef fat
FDA approves first contact lens for nearsighted kids
Cooper Vision gets regulatory clearance to start selling disposable product for children with myopia
Doctors may miss signs of prediabetes, study finds
Many patients with prediabetes don't even know they have it
Trump undergoes part of his physical months early
The president made an unannounced stop at Walter Reed Army Hospital to have portions of his physical done before his 2020 schedule fills up
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California suing Juul for allegedly targeting teenagers
Massachusetts and North Carolina and also looking into whether the e-cigarette maker markets products to underage users
Trump and Powell get together to talk interest rates
Jerome Powell visits White House for a chat with the president who has called U.S. central bankers "boneheads"
Dunkin' bans the "double-cup" as it eliminates foam cups
The double-cup habit, started in New England, may be "hard" for some to break, a spokeswoman said
Student debt weighs heavier on black borrowers, Fed says
African-American borrowers are particularly at risk as student debt around the U.S. continues to soar
Hulu hikes prices up to 22% to $55 per month
The price increase comes just after its owner, Disney, debuted its own new streaming platform
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Colorado man found guilty in beating death of his fiancée
Patrick Frazee was found guilty in the death of his fiancée, Kelsey Berreth
3 dead in murder-suicide in Walmart parking lot
Police said a gunman walked up to a car and opened fire, killing two people before turning the gun on himself.
Jeffrey Epstein's guards could face charges this week: Source
The charges are likely to include falsifying prison records
Patrick Frazee guilty of murder
After deliberating for just three and a half hours, a jury found Patrick Frazee guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his fiancee, Kelsey Berreth. Investigators said his motive was custody of their young daughter. Nikki Battiste reports.
Terrifying cults
Cult leaders and their followers have left people hurt and in some cases, have left scores of people dead
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How to watch the Leonids meteor shower
Colorful shooting stars will streak across the night sky during one of the most famous annual meteor displays
NASA watchdog warns of possible delays in launching new U.S. spacecraft
NASA argues concerns raised in new inspector general's report are "worst-case" and ignore mitigation efforts
Spacewalkers do "open heart surgery" to repair cosmic ray detector
Four spacewalks will be needed to repair the $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer
Supermassive black hole ejects star from Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomers spotted the star just 29,000 light-years away from Earth — "practically next door by astronomical standards"
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
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Terrifying cults
Cult leaders and their followers have left people hurt and in some cases, have left scores of people dead
Mary Whyte's portraits of veterans
"We the People" is a collection of watercolor paintings depicting the diversity of U.S. service members from every state of the union
The fall of the Berlin Wall
Looking back at the wall that once divided Germany during the Cold War, and its collapse in November 1989
Photos: California wildfires
Extreme winds fanned the flames as fires threatened large portions of the Golden State
The 50 most popular baby boy names
Noah, Liam, Carter – how many of these popular male baby names do you know?
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CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Dating apps
Dating apps offer seemingly endless potential matches at your fingertips, turning an intimate experience into something that feels more like a video game. But because users hide behind virtual profiles, it's easy to ghost, harass, and view others as non-human — and now that bots are populating these platforms, some actually are. As the industry continues to grow, some experts question whether dating app companies are really interested in helping people find love, or if they have an incentive to keep people in an endless cycle of searching and matching without any real connection.
Bloomberg apologizes for stop-and-frisk
Khary Lazarre-White, a racial justice advocate and attorney, joined CBSN to discuss Michael Bloomberg's recent apology for the stop-and-frisk policy in New York City.
Syracuse suspends fraternity activities
Syracuse University has suspended all fraternity activities for the rest of the semester after several racist and anti-Semitic incidents were reported at the school, CBS New York reports. In one of the most recent incidents, a female student said several fraternity members and their guests verbally attacked her, calling her the N-word.
Doing more to detect prediabetes
A new study reveals an apparent gap in knowledge by primary care providers when it comes to spotting risk factors associated with prediabetes. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joined CBSN to discuss what it means for patients.
Google increasingly interferes with search results: Report
A new investigation from the Wall Street Journal found that Google is interfering with its algorithms to alter users' search results. Kirsten Grind, one of the authors of the report, joined CBSN to break down the findings.
