8 million households face eviction or foreclosure within weeks
One homeowner in Alabama is five months behind on her mortgage and hopes she can strike a deal with her lender.
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Federal Reserve projects interest rate hikes in 2023
The central bank expects to raise interest rates twice by the end of 2023 after previously estimating there would be no interest rate hike until 2024.
Wrongly denied funding, Black colleges are fighting back
"Our institutions have not — and still are not — being treated the same," one president of a historically black college said of the funding gap with other schools.
IRS sending millions more additional stimulus checks
Another 2.3 million payments are landing in bank accounts and mailboxes, with some people getting "plus-up" payments.
Coca-Cola's market value drops $4 billion after Ronaldo's snub
By the end of Ronaldo's press conference, Coca-Cola's shares had already started falling.
Hackers can spy on Peloton bike and treadmill users
Cybercriminals can take control of the fitness machines' camera and microphone, security firm warns.
Biden names leading critic of Big Tech as FTC head
The president's appointment of Lina Khan signals and aggressive approach toward tech giants.
Biogen Alzheimer's drug may be a Medicare "budget buster"
At $56,000 per year, Aduhelm "could be a real budget-buster" for the government health program, some experts say.
Education Department to cancel debt for former ITT students
The Biden administration announced it will provide debt relief for 18,000 students who claim they were defrauded by ITT.
Girl Scouts say they have 15 million boxes of unsold cookies
COVID-19 pandemic forced the organization to halt their annual sales of Samoas, Thin Mints and other cookies.
8 Royal Caribbean crew members test positive for COVID
Royal Caribbean said all 1,400 crew members would be fully vaccinated against COVID by June 18. Just days before, eight tested positive.
Hundreds of Southwest flights canceled after two disruptions
By Tuesday afternoon, the most recent ground stop had been lifted and Southwest said it was "in the process of resuming normal operations."
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.
Half of U.S. cosmetics contain toxic chemicals, study says
"People are being poisoned every day" as study finds more than 50% of beauty products in the U.S. contain dangerous chemicals.
U.S. and EU reach deal to end Airbus-Boeing trade dispute
Historic trade pact ends long-running dispute that led to billions in tariffs on aircraft, wine and other products.
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House passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
For many Black Americans, especially those from Southern states, Juneteenth has been an important day in history for over 150 years.
Record-breaking heat wave puts strain on states' power grids
Temperatures are rising well above 100 degrees in some places.
Biden says "I did what I came to do" in Putin meeting in Geneva
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the meeting — the first since Biden took office in January — as "constructive."
11 Republican senators agree to bipartisan infrastructure deal
Details of the bipartisan deal have not yet been released, and it isn't yet clear how the measure will be paid for.
8 million households could face eviction or foreclosure soon
One homeowner in Alabama is five months behind on her mortgage and hopes she can strike a deal with her lender.
Justice Department reverses Trump-era restrictions on asylum
Many of the asylum cases filed by Central American migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border cite domestic violence and gang persecution.
Democratic candidates for NYC mayor spar in feisty final debate
The final debate, which took place in the iconic NYC studio that's home to "Saturday Night Live," covered topics such as policing, mental health and homelessness.
Transgender students now protected under Title IX
The secretary of education said all LGBTQ+ students "deserve the opportunity to learn and thrive in schools that are free from discrimination."
Massive power outage sparks more outrage in Puerto Rico
The latest outage unleashed a flood of complaints online as anger spread among thousands of people who were forced to throw out food and refrigerated medication including insulin in recent days.
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One entrepreneurial path for Black Americans? The sneaker business
A new program from two entrepreneurs in Atlanta aims to entice Black Americans to become owners of shoe retailers.
The gardener by the Bay
Katie Delwiche's San Francisco gardening business is focused on growth — of her plants and in her clients' lives.
How to avoid getting buried in holiday debt
Consumers with credit card debt are willing to pile on even more during the holidays — that's a mistake, one expert says.
Their small business was big events — then they had to adapt
The Vintage Market had shows with up to 30,000 in attendance. After the pandemic, its owners found new ways to survive.
Behind on your rent or mortgage? Here's what to do
Renters should check local protections against evictions, while mortgage holders can negotiate with their servicer.
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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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China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
Biden says "I did what I came to do" in Putin meeting
Putin described the meeting — the first since President Biden took office in January — as "constructive."
Justice Department reverses Trump-era restrictions on asylum
Many of the asylum cases filed by Central American migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border cite domestic violence and gang persecution.
Coca-Cola's market value drops $4 billion after Ronaldo's snub
By the end of Ronaldo's press conference, Coca-Cola's shares had already started falling.
Saudis execute man convicted as teen in "deeply flawed" trial
Amnesty International calls Mustafa al-Darwish latest victim of a justice system that sentences people to die "based on confessions extracted through torture."
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More than 30 pelicans found mutilated along California coastline
A Southern California wildlife care organization is seeking the public's help to find whoever is responsible for deliberately breaking the wings of brown pelicans at some beaches.
Massive power outage sparks more outrage in Puerto Rico
The latest outage unleashed a flood of complaints online as anger spread among thousands of people who were forced to throw out food and refrigerated medication including insulin in recent days.
Democratic candidates for NYC mayor spar in feisty final debate
The final debate, which took place in the iconic NYC studio that's home to "Saturday Night Live," covered topics such as policing, mental health and homelessness.
Transgender students now protected under Title IX
The secretary of education said all LGBTQ+ students "deserve the opportunity to learn and thrive in schools that are free from discrimination."
House passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
For many Black Americans, especially those from Southern states, Juneteenth has been an important day in history for over 150 years.
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Democratic candidates for NYC mayor spar in feisty final debate
The final debate, which took place in the iconic NYC studio that's home to "Saturday Night Live," covered topics such as policing, mental health and homelessness.
House passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
For many Black Americans, especially those from Southern states, Juneteenth has been an important day in history for over 150 years.
Biden says "I did what I came to do" in Putin meeting
Putin described the meeting — the first since President Biden took office in January — as "constructive."
Justice Dept drops lawsuit against John Bolton, closes investigation
The Justice Department had sued Bolton for the profits he made from his bestselling book on his time as Trump's national security adviser.
11 Republican senators agree to bipartisan infrastructure deal
Details of the bipartisan deal have not yet been released, and it isn't yet clear how the measure will be paid for.
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Rita Moreno pushes back against "In the Heights" criticism
"You can never do right, it seems," Moreno said Tuesday. "I'm simply saying, can't you just wait a while and leave it alone?"
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
News of Mindy Kaling's "Scooby Doo" spinoff spurs reactions
Velma, like Kaling, will be of East Asian descent and some on Twitter have shared racist opinions on this choice.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda addresses "In the Heights" controversy
"In trying to paint a mosaic of this community, we fell short. I'm truly sorry. I'm learning from the feedback, I thank you for raising it and listening," Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film's creator, said.
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China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
80% of ransomware victims suffer repeat attacks, new report says
A quarter of businesses surveyed ultimately shut down, with nearly one in three losing top leadership, either by dismissal or resignation, and 29% forced to eliminate jobs.
Chrissy Teigen apologizes for her "old awful" tweets
Teigen admitted to being "an insecure, attention seeking troll."
Cyber spying campaign blamed on China was much wider than thought
Hackers exploited devices of VPN-provider Pulse to access Verizon, NYC subways, and more major companies and government agencies. Beijing denies any involvement.
Apple dropping mask mandate for customers in stores: report
Vaccinated customers may shop barefaced at many of the company's U.S. stores starting this week, according to Bloomberg.
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More than 30 pelicans found mutilated along California coastline
A Southern California wildlife care organization is seeking the public's help to find whoever is responsible for deliberately breaking the wings of brown pelicans at some beaches.
Record-breaking heat wave puts strain on states' power grids
Temperatures are rising well above 100 degrees in some places.
8 Royal Caribbean crew members test positive for COVID
Royal Caribbean said all 1,400 crew members would be fully vaccinated against COVID by June 18. Just days before, eight tested positive.
Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
Federal judge reverses Biden's ban on new oil and gas leases
The move applies to federal lands and waters and deals a blow to climate change activists. Thirteen states sued in an effort to get the ban lifted.
Health
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Biogen Alzheimer's drug may be a Medicare "budget buster"
At $56,000 per year, Aduhelm "could be a real budget-buster" for the government health program, some experts say.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
Half of U.S. cosmetics contain toxic chemicals, study says
"People are being poisoned every day" as study finds more than 50% of beauty products in the U.S. contain dangerous chemicals.
U.S. COVID deaths top 600,000 amid growing concern about variant
The nationwide death rate has slowed to a level not seen since the early weeks of the pandemic – but unvaccinated people are still at risk as more contagious variants spread.
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8 million households face eviction or foreclosure within weeks
One homeowner in Alabama is five months behind on her mortgage and hopes she can strike a deal with her lender.
Federal Reserve projects interest rate hikes in 2023
The central bank expects to raise interest rates twice by the end of 2023 after previously estimating there would be no interest rate hike until 2024.
Wrongly denied funding, Black colleges are fighting back
"Our institutions have not — and still are not — being treated the same," one president of a historically black college said of the funding gap with other schools.
IRS sending millions more additional stimulus checks
Another 2.3 million payments are landing in bank accounts and mailboxes, with some people getting "plus-up" payments.
Coca-Cola's market value drops $4 billion after Ronaldo's snub
By the end of Ronaldo's press conference, Coca-Cola's shares had already started falling.
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1 killed and 5 wounded in Baltimore shooting
Police are asking residents to respond with any tips on the shooting.
Man charged with murder after allegedly plowing car into protest
The complaint does not suggest Kraus' actions were politically motivated.
3 Honolulu police officers charged in killing of 16-year-old boy
All three officers face up to life in prison without parole if convicted.
$1.2 million worth of cocaine washes up at Florida Space Force base
A wildlife manager at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was performing a sea turtle nesting survey when she spotted a small package wrapped in plastic — and then she kept finding more of them.
Four killed, four injured in shooting at Chicago home
Three women and one man were killed when gunshots rang out following an argument early Tuesday, police say.
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China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
Astronauts install new solar panel on ISS
Two astronauts floated outside the International Space Station Wednesday and attached a rolled-up solar array, the first of six intended to boost the lab's power back to factory fresh levels. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details.
Spacewalkers install, but are unable to deploy, new roll-out solar array
Two spacewalks are needed to install the first two of six new solar blankets, giving station power a needed boost.
Astronomers discover "weird" exoplanet that could have water clouds
Exoplanet TOI-1231 b is "oddly reminiscent" of Neptune, scientists say, and could contain clouds with water.
"Ring of fire" solar eclipse captured in photos around the world
Millions of people around the world marveled at the sight of the annular solar eclipse Thursday morning.
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Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy's murder spree ended when he was caught shortly after attacking several women at Florida State University in Tallahassee.
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Richard Ramirez: The story, the evidence, the Night Stalker
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Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce
CBSN and CBS MoneyWatch present "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce." The special, anchored by Lana Zak, takes a look at the state of employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and includes valuable information for job seekers and career changers.
Watch: China launches crew to its own space station
Three Chinese astronauts blasted off and rocketed into orbit Thursday, setting off after the recently-launched core module of China's new space station for a planned three-month stay. Read more here.
Congress passes bill to make Juneteenth federal holiday
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that would make June 19, or Juneteenth, a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate on Tuesday and will now go to President Biden's desk for his signature, which would make Juneteenth the nation's 12th federal holiday. Read more here.
Pelicans injured in brutal attacks in California
More than two dozen pelicans have been found with severe injuries along a stretch of coastline in Orange County, California. Wildlife officials want to know who's responsible and are asking for help to track down the attacker. Read more here.
Expert on Putin's KGB background and his leadership style
Before launching his political career, and eventually becoming Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin was an intelligence officer for the KGB. Alexandra Vacroux, executive director of Harvard University's Davis Center for Russia and Eurasian Studies, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the first face-to-face meeting between Putin and President Biden, and how the Russian leader's background appears to influence his leadership style.