Here are the retailers shuttering thousands of stores in 2024
Some major retailers are struggling to attract customers, leading to more than 7,100 store closures in 2024 — a 69% jump from a year ago.
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Canadian official threatens to cut U.S. energy supplies in response to tariffs
Canada could halt oil and gas imports to the U.S. if Donald Trump imposes steep new tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns.
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YouTube TV again hiking its price — here's what a subscription will cost
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
Stanley recalls 2.6 million mugs after reports of burns from loose lids
Stanley is recalling 2.6 million steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. after multiple complaints from consumers.
Biden administration overdraft rule caps bank and credit union fees at $5
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An inside look at UPS as holiday shipping deadlines near
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AI company says its chatbots will change interactions with teen users
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Trump Media's stock is halted after sudden plunge in DJT shares
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TikTok sued by multiple states over app's impact on kids' health
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Water supplier American Water Works says systems hacked
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Trump Media & Technology chief operating officer resigns
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China's Xi not expected at Trump's inauguration
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Democrats want communications between Epshteyn and Trump appointees disclosed
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FBI leadership said "basic step" was missed ahead of Jan. 6 riot — DOJ IG report
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate told investigators that not canvassing the nation for further information was the "basic step that was missed."
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Biden commutes about 1,500 sentences, most ever in single day
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Democrats want communications between Epshteyn and Trump appointees disclosed
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Biden administration caps bank and credit union overdraft fees at $5
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U.K. indefinitely bans puberty blockers for people under 18
An emergency ban on hormones used to suppress puberty in transgender young people in the U.K. has been extended indefinitely, the government said.
Tennessee hospital was destroyed by Helene — others face risk
Flash flooding from Hurricane Helene trapped dozens of people on the rooftop of Unicoi County Hospital.
Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.
MadeGood granola bars recalled because they could contain metal
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U.S. overdose deaths fell nearly 17% in 1-year period, CDC says
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Woman arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle meth disguised as presents
A Canadian woman had over 20 pounds of methamphetamine disguised as Christmas presents in her carry-on duffel bag, New Zealand's customs agency said.
Canadian official threatens to cut U.S. energy supplies in response to tariffs
Canada could halt oil and gas imports to the U.S. if Donald Trump imposes steep new tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns.
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U.K. indefinitely bans puberty blockers for people under 18
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Judge shot dead outside courthouse in Acapulco
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YouTube TV again hiking its price — here's what a subscription will cost
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Julia Child, Tina Turner highlight all-female 18th class of the California Hall of Fame
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
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Starbucks plastic cup investigation
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting grand jury
A source tell CBS News that prosecutors have begun presenting evidence to a New York grand jury in the fatal shooting case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on the evidence that may be pinned on suspect Luigi Mangione.
What will be Luigi Mangione's defense?
There are new details about pieces of evidence that New York officials are testing in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on what could be Luigi Mangione's defense.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect is in maximum security
Governors of New York and Pennsylvania say they are working quickly to extradite UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione.
Details on Luigi Mangione's time in prison
Pennsylvania corrections officials are providing more details on Luigi Mangione's time behind bars. This comes as investigators probe more evidence in the case of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's fatal shooting. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
What's the evidence against the suspect in CEO's shooting?
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NASA's Artemis moon mission delayed yet again
NASA's next two Artemis moon missions have been pushed back once again, with the first lunar landing in more than a half-century not scheduled to take place until at least mid-2027. NASA said the delay is partly so that it can address issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield.
NASA delays next 2 Artemis moon missions to address heat shield, other issues
Heat shield damage seen during the first Artemis test flight is now understood, NASA says, but more time is needed to implement fixes.
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NSC spokesperson John Kirby and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre commented Thursday on the discovery of American Travis Timmerman in Syria and the ongoing efforts to locate Austin Tice, who they believe is also there.
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NYC mayor meeting Trump's "border czar"
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is meeting with Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "border czar," on the immigration changes planned for the former president's second term. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Will Xi Jinping attend inauguration?
President-elect Donald Trump and his team are reacting to news of the invitation extended for China's President Xi Jinping to attend the inauguration. CBS News' Libby Cathey has more.