Moderna CEO says its COVID-19 vaccine won't be ready until 2021
Drugmaker's timeline deals a blow to Donald Trump's claim that a vaccine could be out before the November election.
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Airlines warn of huge job cuts unless lawmakers agree on aid
Carriers have warned of more than 36,000 furloughs and cuts, but a stimulus bill would extend $25 billion in aid.
Palantir shares jump 30% in stock market debut
Secretive startup has never made a profit and aims to become the U.S. government's "default" software.
Disney to lay off 28,000 theme park workers
Temporary COVID-19 closures of Disneyland and Disney World in the spring continue to hurt the entertainment giant.
$2.2 trillion HEROES Act would provide second round of stimulus checks
House Democrats' revised stimulus bill also would restore $600 in extra weekly jobless benefits.
Senate will vote on resolution to fund the government Wednesday
The president needs to sign the resolution by midnight to avoid a lapse in government funding.
Amazon blocks sale of items with "stand back and stand by"
President Trump's message to the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group, is now showing up on T-shirts.
Heiress who bankrolled NXIVM sentenced to seven years in prison
Seagram's liquor fortune heir Clare Bronfman was taken into custody to begin her 81-month sentence immediately after her appearance in federal court in Brooklyn.
U.S. to block palm oil shipments from Malaysian producer
Customs order comes a week after investigation alleged litany of abuses, including forced child labor.
Ford recalls over 700K vehicles due to faulty backup cameras
Auto manufacturer says electrical problem can affect some of its pickup trucks and other vehicle lines.
Nordstrom to stop selling fur, exotic animal skin products
Upscale retailer is first in the nation to ban skins from kangaroos, snakes and alligators, Humane Society says.
FTC says debt firms stole $17M from struggling borrowers
NY AG Letitia James says senior citizens have "earned the right to be rude" when corrupt debt collectors call.
Toyota-backed startup has flown (and landed!) a flying car
SkyDrive wants to bring its SD-03 aircraft to market in 2023, but hasn't announced a price tag yet.
JPMorgan to pay $920 million for manipulating bond, metals markets
Bank's traders used "spoofing" tactic to influence markets, according to government regulators.
7 takeaways from the NYT report on Trump's tax returns
Report raises doubts about Trump's self-image as a successful businessman just weeks before his re-election bid.
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Debates commission plans to cut off mics if Trump or Biden break rules
The announcement from the Commission on Presidential Debates comes after the first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden spiraled into chaos.
Brad Parscale resigns from Trump campaign after incident at home
A former senior campaign aide said Parscale's departure was "expected."
AG gets more time to release Breonna Taylor grand jury audio
A judge gave Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron until noon Friday to redact personal information in the file, as activists demand its release.
FBI seeks witnesses in unsolved murder of hip-hop producer
A rising young music producer had a premonition – then he was gunned down. Eleven years later, can the case be solved?
Moderna CEO says its COVID-19 vaccine won't be ready until 2021
Drugmaker's timeline deals a blow to Donald Trump's claim that a vaccine could be out before the November election.
California bans chokeholds, shortens probation sentences
"Americans across the country took to the streets this summer rightfully demanding more and better of our criminal justice system – and of ourselves," Newsom said in a statement.
Trump encourages supporters to monitor polling places — a federal crime
What President Trump is urging his supporters to do differs from the duties certified poll watchers are tasked with.
Man charged in ambush-style shooting of two deputies
Deonte Lee Murray, who has an extensive criminal history, is charged with two counts each of attempted murder of a peace officer and possession of a firearm by a felon.
5,000 pets found dead in boxes at Chinese shipping depot
A local rescue group says only about 250 rabbits, guinea pigs, cats and dogs were saved from the huge shipment, likely victims of the online pet trade.
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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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Trump administration threatens to close U.S. embassy in Iraq
The embassy is one of the largest and most expensive American diplomatic missions in the world, and its closure would concern U.S. allies.
France planning to ban wild animals from traveling circuses
"It is time to open a new era in our relationship with these [wild] animals," France's ecological transition minister said.
Greenland Ice Sheet will melt at fastest rate in 12,000 years
The Greenland Ice Sheet is on track to melt four times faster than it has at any point over the last 12,000 years.
Biden uses sarcastic Arabic phrase to mock Trump during debate
Muslim Americans and others immediately began their own debate on whether the former vice president had used one of the most widespread phrases in the Arab world.
Parrots at zoo separated after swearing profusely at visitors
"If they teach the others bad language and I end up with 250 swearing birds, I don't know what we'll do," said the wildlife sanctuary's chief executive.
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FBI seeks witnesses in unsolved murder of hip-hop producer
A rising young music producer had a premonition – then he was gunned down. Eleven years later, can the case be solved?
Video shows cop ignoring woman who fell head-first on patrol car floor while hogtied
During the nearly 21 minutes she was on the floor, the woman repeatedly told officers she couldn't breathe.
Trump rallies supporters in Minnesota
The president is making a campaign swing through Minnesota a day after his first debate against Joe Biden.
California bans chokeholds, shortens probation sentences
"Americans across the country took to the streets this summer rightfully demanding more and better of our criminal justice system – and of ourselves," Newsom said in a statement.
Spend a night as the "mayor" of Hell, Michigan
Most people spend their lives trying to stay out of Hell, but Airbnb is offering a chance for ghouls and goblins to become the "mayor" — of Hell, Michigan, that is.
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Trump rallies supporters in Minnesota
The president is making a campaign swing through Minnesota a day after his first debate against Joe Biden.
California bans chokeholds, shortens probation sentences
"Americans across the country took to the streets this summer rightfully demanding more and better of our criminal justice system – and of ourselves," Newsom said in a statement.
Brad Parscale resigns from Trump campaign after incident at home
A former senior campaign aide said Parscale's departure was "expected."
Thousands sign up as poll workers after LeBron James' efforts
The campaign is looking toward the next phase of the poll worker recruitment: a focus on cities where shortages remain.
Debates commission plans changes to presidential debate format
One key change it plans to implement: Cutting off the microphones of Trump and Biden if they break the rules, according to a source familiar with the commission's deliberations.
Entertainment
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Spend a night as the "mayor" of Hell, Michigan
Most people spend their lives trying to stay out of Hell, but Airbnb is offering a chance for ghouls and goblins to become the "mayor" — of Hell, Michigan, that is.
Thousands sign up as poll workers after LeBron James' efforts
The campaign is looking toward the next phase of the poll worker recruitment: a focus on cities where shortages remain.
Major League Baseball will allow fans to attend World Series
This is the first time fans will be allowed to attend a Major League Baseball game since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the league said.
You can now cast your vote for Fat Bear Week
Many beloved events and activities have been canceled this year, but one has weathered the pandemic: Fat Bear Week
NFL postpones Titans-Steelers game after coronavirus outbreak
The announcement marks the first schedule change of the season due to positive test results.
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Palantir shares jump 30% in stock market debut
Secretive startup has never made a profit and aims to become the U.S. government's "default" software.
Lawfare Institute's David Priess on the Presidential Daily Brief
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Priess, former daily intelligence briefer and CIA officer about the history, content and aim of the PDB.
Toyota-backed startup has flown (and landed!) a flying car
SkyDrive wants to bring its SD-03 aircraft to market in 2023, but hasn't announced a price tag yet.
NASA targeting Halloween for next SpaceX crew launch
SpaceX crew capsule will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month stay.
Amnesty Int'l slams Palantir over company's work for ICE
Tech company's software has been used to plan workplace raids and separate families, watchdog group says.
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France planning to ban wild animals from traveling circuses
"It is time to open a new era in our relationship with these [wild] animals," France's ecological transition minister said.
Greenland Ice Sheet will melt at fastest rate in 12,000 years
The Greenland Ice Sheet is on track to melt four times faster than it has at any point over the last 12,000 years.
You can now cast your vote for Fat Bear Week
Many beloved events and activities have been canceled this year, but one has weathered the pandemic: Fat Bear Week
Neanderthal genes are a liability for virus patients, study says
A study identifies a cluster of genes that are linked to a higher risk of hospitalization and respiratory failure in patients who are infected with the virus.
3 ancient underground lakes of liquid water discovered on Mars
"There may have been a lot of water on Mars," one researcher said. "And if there was water, there was the possibility of life."
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Moderna CEO says its COVID-19 vaccine won't be ready until 2021
Drugmaker's timeline deals a blow to Donald Trump's claim that a vaccine could be out before the November election.
First man cured of HIV has died of cancer
Brown was known as the "Berlin patient" because he was living in the German city when he received a treatment that apparently cured him.
NFL postpones Titans-Steelers game after coronavirus outbreak
The announcement marks the first schedule change of the season due to positive test results.
Neanderthal genes are a liability for virus patients, study says
A study identifies a cluster of genes that are linked to a higher risk of hospitalization and respiratory failure in patients who are infected with the virus.
Japanese researchers say "no reason" to keep doing painful COVID tests
Large-scale study by Hokkaido University finds simple saliva test just as reliable as gold-standard, more complicated and expensive PCR nasal swab method.
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Amazon blocks sale of items with "stand back and stand by"
President Trump's message to the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group, is now showing up on T-shirts.
Heiress who bankrolled NXIVM sentenced to seven years in prison
Seagram's liquor fortune heir Clare Bronfman was taken into custody to begin her 81-month sentence immediately after her appearance in federal court in Brooklyn.
U.S. to block palm oil shipments from Malaysian producer
Customs order comes a week after investigation alleged litany of abuses, including forced child labor.
Ford recalls over 700K vehicles due to faulty backup cameras
Auto manufacturer says electrical problem can affect some of its pickup trucks and other vehicle lines.
Nordstrom to stop selling fur, exotic animal skin products
Upscale retailer is first in the nation to ban skins from kangaroos, snakes and alligators, Humane Society says.
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FBI seeks witnesses in unsolved murder of hip-hop producer
A rising young music producer had a premonition – then he was gunned down. Eleven years later, can the case be solved?
California bans chokeholds, shortens probation sentences
"Americans across the country took to the streets this summer rightfully demanding more and better of our criminal justice system – and of ourselves," Newsom said in a statement.
7 people wounded in shooting at Milwaukee funeral home
All victims are in stable condition, according to police.
Heiress who bankrolled NXIVM sentenced to seven years in prison
Seagram's liquor fortune heir Clare Bronfman was taken into custody to begin her 81-month sentence immediately after her appearance in federal court in Brooklyn.
San Jose cop charged after video shows rough arrest
Officer Matthew Rodriguez was charged with unlawful assault and battery under color of authority in connection with the July incident.
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3 ancient underground lakes of liquid water discovered on Mars
"There may have been a lot of water on Mars," one researcher said. "And if there was water, there was the possibility of life."
NASA targeting Halloween for next SpaceX crew launch
SpaceX crew capsule will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month stay.
NASA astronaut to cast her ballot from 200 miles above Earth
"If we can do it from space, then I believe folks can do it from the ground, too," Kate Rubins said.
First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
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Clues in the murder of Kevin Harris
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Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
America's favorite actors in 2020, ranked
From Will Smith to Betty White to Danny DeVito, here are America's most beloved performers.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
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CBSN Originals: "Symbolic Justice"
With renewed calls for racial justice in America come fresh demands to take down Confederate monuments, rid sports teams of Native American mascots, and rebrand products that use racist caricatures. But does the focus on imagery distract from the fight for systemic change? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the effectiveness of dismantling these symbols of the past in the push for a more equitable future.
Trump holds rally in Minnesota
President Trump on Wednesday held a rally in Duluth, Minnesota. One day after the first presidential debate, in which the president was criticized for repeatedly interrupting the moderator and opponent Joe Biden, Mr. Trump told rallygoers “The verdict is in and they say that we, we, all of us, won big last night.”
Scientists warn of airborne coronavirus spread
Scientists have been debating how the coronavirus spreads since the pandemic began. Those conversations have deepened recently as some experts argue that aerosols may play a bigger role in the virus' transmission than previously thought. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke with aerosol scientists Linsey Marr and Kim Prather about how the virus travels through the air and how to best protect yourself against it.
CBSN Originals: "Socialism"
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
China expands detention sites in Xinjiang
Camps used to detain Uighur Muslims have been being expanded across Xinjiang, China, despite government claims that they are reducing the number of detention sites. New York Times chief China correspondent Chris Buckley joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.