Billionaire wealth soars, as millions fall into poverty: Oxfam
Billionaires regained their pandemic losses in nine months, but the globe's poorest could take a decade to recover.
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How one nursing home stayed coronavirus-free and saved lives
COVID-19 has killed more than 100,000 people in U.S. nursing homes. It didn't have to be this way, says Rev. Dr. Derrick DeWitt.
Roughly a quarter of all U.S. households are behind on rent
"I always feel like I'm on the edge of the cliff looking down," one renter said of the struggle to stay in her home.
Walmart to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in 7 states
World's largest retailer says it can eventually deliver 10 million to 13 million doses per month.
30 million households face hunger as Biden boosts food stamps
About 1 in 7 U.S. parents said last month their children didn't have enough to eat, according to experts.
How a Black-owned glassware company found success during the pandemic
Stephanie Hall turned her grandmother's love for treasure hunting into a successful business.
Biden to streamline stimulus checks, expand food stamps
The president will sign two executive orders Friday aimed at lessening the economic fallout from the pandemic.
Will we ever get back to the office?
New research confirms that where we work affects how we work, and with many of us having spent most of 2020 working from home, America's way of doing business may have changed forever.
Why Biden's limited mask mandate may not do enough to lift the U.S. economy
But experts and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce also say a national push for Americans to cover up is a "no-brainer."
Mega Milions jackpot reaches $1 billion
The massive prize has players flocking to what they hope are lucky locations.
Desperate states turn to National Guard to roll out vaccines
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
1,800 Instacart workers laid off. No one agrees on who fired them.
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
When might you get Biden's $1,400 stimulus check?
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
Tom Brokaw retiring from NBC News after 55 years
Brokaw, author of "The Greatest Generation," was NBC's lead anchor at "Nightly News" and for big events for more than 20 years before giving way to Brian Williams in 2004.
Americans who fear COVID at work entitled to jobless benefits
"No one should have to choose between their livelihoods and their own or their families' health," White House says.
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Bipartisan group of senators meets with White House on COVID plan
Participants stressed they're pushing the administration for more details on how quickly it can distribute the vaccine nationwide, saying it's the No. 1 priority.
Birx on the Trump White House, the politics of the pandemic and more
The former White House coronavirus task force coordinator reveals new details about her work to fight the pandemic.
Buccaneers and Chiefs advance to Super Bowl
This will be the first time in Super Bowl history one of the competing teams will be playing in their home stadium.
Billionaire wealth soars, as millions fall into poverty: Oxfam
Billionaires regained their pandemic losses in nine months, but the globe's poorest could take a decade to recover.
Biden expected to repeal Trump's transgender military ban
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said at his confirmation hearing last week that he supported repealing the ban.
Biden to reimpose COVID-19 travel ban that Trump lifted
There will also be travel restrictions on non-Americans entering the U.S. from South Africa.
Release of alleged "zip tie guy" from Capitol riot blocked
Federal judge also orders that Eric Munchel, of Nashville, be brought to D.C. for further proceedings
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to announce run for Arkansas governor
A source familiar with her plans said she will make the announcement on Monday.
The Bidens' dogs arrive at White House
Champ and Major arrived at the White House on Sunday.
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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.
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.
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.
A restaurant with a heart of gold and nerves of steel
Conscious Eatery in Seattle gives away one meal for every meal purchased. Not even a pandemic could stop that.
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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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11 miners rescued from Chinese gold mine
State broadcaster CCTV showed workers being hauled up one-by-one in baskets on Sunday afternoon.
19 burned bodies found near Mexico-U.S. border
Authorities found two vehicles on fire, one containing four bodies and the other 15.
Tahrir Square 10 years later: What happened to Egypt's revolution?
"I would have never imagined that, within 10 years, there would be less freedom in Egypt than under Mubarak's era," one pro-democracy activist tells CBS News.
New Zealand's 1st COVID case in months is variant from South Africa
Woman who recently returned from Europe tests positive for highly infectious strain, which may be vaccine resistant, 10 days after compulsory two-week isolation.
Mexico's president tests positive for COVID-19
Andrés Manuel López Obrador has been criticized for his handling of the pandemic, which has been hitting his nation harder than ever.
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Man with gun in pickup sought info on Oval Office, authorities say
Texas man parked near White House asked an officer for the information and was later arrested, court documents show.
Release of alleged "zip tie guy" from Capitol riot blocked
Federal judge also orders that Eric Munchel, of Nashville, be brought to D.C. for further proceedings
Pregnant woman among 6 killed in Indianapolis "mass murder"
Police said this was a targeted attack. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing and there are no suspects in custody.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
Buccaneers and Chiefs advance to Super Bowl
This will be the first time in Super Bowl history one of the competing teams will be playing in their home stadium.
Politics
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Release of alleged "zip tie guy" from Capitol riot blocked
Federal judge also orders that Eric Munchel, of Nashville, be brought to D.C. for further proceedings
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to announce run for governor of Arkansas
A source familiar with her plans said she will make the announcement on Monday.
Bipartisan group of senators meet with White House on COVID plan
Participants stressed they're pushing the administration for more details on how quickly it can distribute the vaccine nationwide, saying it's an urgent and No. 1 priority.
The Bidens' dogs arrive at White House
Champ and Major arrived at the White House on Sunday.
Birx: No "full-time team" working on COVID in Trump White House
"There was no team, full-time team in the White House working on coronavirus," Birx told "Face the Nation."
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Buccaneers and Chiefs advance to Super Bowl
This will be the first time in Super Bowl history one of the competing teams will be playing in their home stadium.
Remembering Larry King
The award-winning broadcaster was noted for interviewing the famous and infamous for more than 60 years.
Remembering Larry King
The award-winning broadcaster, noted for interviewing the famous and infamous for more than 60 years, died Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the age of 87. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks back at the life of Larry King, one of radio and TV's most celebrated interviewers.
Larry King dies at age 87
Legendary talk show host Larry King died Saturday from coronavirus-related complications. King was a renowned interviewer and a force in broadcast television. Lee Cowan has more on the broadcast giant's life and career.
From 2006: Talking TV with Larry King
Award-winning broadcaster Larry King, who spent more than six decades on radio and television, died on January 23, 2021 at the age of 87. In this profile originally broadcast on October 1, 2006, King talked with "Sunday Morning" anchor Charles Osgood about interviewing the famous and infamous, curiosity, and the devastation he felt as a nine-year-old when his father died.
Technology
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SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
1,800 Instacart workers laid off. No one agrees on who fired them.
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Twitter bans account linked to Iran's leader after Trump threat
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
Google threatens to shut down in Australia over proposed tech law
The legislation would force big tech companies to pay news outlets to use their content. Google says that would make its business model unworkable.
Facebook asks oversight board for final decision on Trump's account
Facebook has defended its decision to suspend Trump indefinitely as "necessary and right."
Science
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SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
Gottlieb "fairly confident" that new Brazilian virus strain is in U.S.
New COVID-19 strains have been detected in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil.
Climate refugees: The quest for a haven from extreme weather events
People who are driven from their homes by wildfires, floods and hurricanes are seeking areas less ravaged by our worsening climate and rising sea levels, and relocating to "climate haven cities."
Atmospheric river means massive snow coming to the West
After one of the driest stretches in recorded history, the weather pattern is about to do a 180.
25% of wild bee species have gone missing since the 1990s
By the time the community understands just how devastating the bee decline actually is, it may be too late to reverse it.
Health
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Bipartisan group of senators meet with White House on COVID plan
Participants stressed they're pushing the administration for more details on how quickly it can distribute the vaccine nationwide, saying it's an urgent and No. 1 priority.
Birx: No "full-time team" working on COVID in Trump White House
"There was no team, full-time team in the White House working on coronavirus," Birx told "Face the Nation."
New Zealand's 1st COVID case in months is variant from South Africa
Woman who recently returned from Europe tests positive for highly infectious strain, which may be vaccine resistant, 10 days after compulsory two-week isolation.
Chicago teachers vote against order to resume in-person learning
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union are citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic for not returning to in-person instruction.
Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
The following is an extended transcript of an interview with former White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx that aired Sunday, January 24, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Billionaire wealth soars, as millions fall into poverty: Oxfam
Billionaires regained their pandemic losses in nine months, but the globe's poorest could take a decade to recover.
How one nursing home stayed coronavirus-free and saved lives
COVID-19 has killed more than 100,000 people in U.S. nursing homes. It didn't have to be this way, says Rev. Dr. Derrick DeWitt.
Roughly a quarter of all U.S. households are behind on rent
"I always feel like I'm on the edge of the cliff looking down," one renter said of the struggle to stay in her home.
Walmart to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in 7 states
World's largest retailer says it can eventually deliver 10 million to 13 million doses per month.
30 million households face hunger as Biden boosts food stamps
About 1 in 7 U.S. parents said last month their children didn't have enough to eat, according to experts.
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Man with gun in pickup sought info on Oval Office, authorities say
Texas man parked near White House asked an officer for the information and was later arrested, court documents show.
Release of alleged "zip tie guy" from Capitol riot blocked
Federal judge also orders that Eric Munchel, of Nashville, be brought to D.C. for further proceedings
Pregnant woman among 6 killed in Indianapolis "mass murder"
Police said this was a targeted attack. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing and there are no suspects in custody.
30-year-old secret reveals real killer just before start of murder trial
Almost 30 years after a young mother is found murdered in an Alabama river, her ex-husband is arrested –– but just before his trial a confession turns the case upside down.
Man pleads guilty to 36 deaths from "Ghost Ship" warehouse blaze
Derick Almena pleaded guilty to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from the 2016 San Francisco Bay Area warehouse fire.
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SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
SpaceX launches more satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Bad weather forces SpaceX to call off plans for launch
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
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Wildest celebrity fashion
Rihanna isn't alone; celebrities have been stepping out in wild outfits for years... some more often than others.
Notable Deaths in 2021
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The search for the killer of Tracey Harris
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect -- until a witness revealed the real killer.
New movies coming in 2021 and beyond: The most anticipated films on the way
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
Photos: Inauguration of Joe Biden
Thanks to the pandemic and worries over violence, the swearing-in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris looks very different.
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Full interview: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
"Face the Nation" — full episode
This week on "Face the Nation," President Biden takes office and is immediately faced with overwhelming challenges. His first priority: COVID-19.
"Sunday Morning" — full episode
Hosted by Jane Pauley: In our cover story, David Pogue examines how extreme weather events are creating "climate refugees." Plus: Ted Koppel talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about government efforts against the coronavirus; Kelefa Sanneh looks at businesses deciding whether to allow employees to continue working from home; Seth Doane meets Italian artisans who are keeping alive their country's fashion industry hard-hit by the pandemic; Mark Whitaker interviews Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman; and Lee Cowan looks back at the career of broadcaster Larry King.
Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Indy shooting called "mass murder"
Six people were killed, including a pregnant woman, in a shooting inside an Indianapolis home early Sunday, in what Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett called a "mass murder." Watch his remarks.