How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
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Amazon's latest foray: A high-tech clothing store in California mall
The store will feature high-tech shoppers' aids—from the entrance to fitting rooms to checkout.
What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Carhartt faces backlash after mandating worker vaccinations
CEO Mark Valade said an unvaccinated workforce is a "business risk that our company is unwilling to take."
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
Less than half of Americans can cover $1,000 bill, survey finds
New poll underscores how many people are living close to the financial edge, with inflation adding to the strain.
Omicron could force more restaurant closures
"Whether we reopen is completely contingent on whether we receive RRF funding," said one restaurant owner.
Government clean-coal projects flopped, federal watchdog finds
U.S. is investing billions in "carbon capture" technologies. So far, there's not much to show for it.
Jury awards $9.4M to man who drank bleach at Cracker Barrel
William Cronnon was eating at a Cracker Barrel when he drank what he believed to be water, but was a cleaning fluid.
Unemployment claims jump to highest level in three months
Latest COVID-19 wave is driving up layoffs, with 286,000 people applying for jobless aid last week.
Pfizer CEO awarded $1M Genesis Prize for COVID-19 vaccine
Albert Bourla said he accepted prize "on behalf of all my Pfizer colleagues who answered the urgent call of history."
How do I get reimbursed for rapid COVID tests?
Beginning January 15, most private insurers will cover the cost of eight rapid at-home COVID-19 tests per month.
Airlines rush to scrap or change flights to U.S. over 5G dispute
Major carriers involved include Emirates and All Nippon, even as Verizon and AT&T push back the debut of their new 5G technology.
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G debut near some airports after warning
Chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations should the technology not be limited around U.S. airports.
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By the numbers: The first year of Biden's presidency
Numbers don't tell the whole story, but they do paint a picture of Biden's first year in the White House.
U.S. rushes weapons into Ukraine as Biden predicts a Russian invasion
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to keep NATO allies on the "same page" after Mr. Biden said it was his "guess" that Putin would order forces to "move in" to Ukraine.
NCAA adopts new policy for transgender athletes, effective immediately
Rules on transgender athletes returned to the forefront when Penn swimmer Lia Thomas started smashing records this year.
Kamala Harris after one year in White House: "We will keep fighting"
A CBS News poll found that one year into Kamala Harris' term, Americans have given her a 44% approval rating—the same as President Biden.
Senate Democrats fail to change rules on filibuster to pass voting rights
Republicans and Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema. blocked Democrats from moving forward with the legislation.
FBI conducting "court-authorized law enforcement activity" at congressman's home
Cuellar's office said in a statement that he will "fully cooperate in any investigation."
CIA Havana Syndrome task force rules out foreign attacks in most cases
Two dozen cases remain "unresolved" and will be the focus of "active and intense investigation," a senior CIA official said.
Flight makes U-turn over Atlantic after passenger refuses to wear mask
American Airlines Flight 38 was heading to London with 129 passengers on board when it had to turn back.
U.S. farmer accused of plotting assassination of Ukrainian official
Kurt Groszhans said he left North Dakota to explore his Ukrainian heritage and invest in the country's agro-industry. Now he's facing charges of attempted murder and extortion.
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2,750 people have more wealth than half the planet: report
Inequality during the pandemic has swelled to the highest level in over a century, new economic data show.
Unemployment claims jump to highest level in three months
Latest COVID-19 wave is driving up layoffs, with 286,000 people applying for jobless aid last week.
How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
Amazon latest foray: A high-tech clothing store in California mall
It could be the start of another major challenge for brick-and-mortar retailers. And the store, in a Southern California mall, will feature high-tech shoppers' aids from the entrance to fitting rooms to checkout.
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Bringing equity to the VC funding process
New data released by Crunchbase shows that only 2.2% of all venture funding went to female-founded startups in the first eight months of this year. Deena Shakir, partner at Lux Capital, joins CBSN to discuss what needs to change to bring equity for female entrepreneurs and investors.
A third of small businesses have reinstated COVID-19 rules
As the Delta variant surges, many small employers are again taking precautions in the way they do business.
NYC giving artists $5,000 checks from Biden stimulus
Some 1,800 artists will receive $5,000 checks, while other federal funds will go to cabbies and homeless people.
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.
44% of small businesses have less than 3 months of cash
"Everything is up in the air," said one Ohio bakery owner who worries that COVID-19 could shut her down again.
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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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Flight makes U-turn over Atlantic after passenger refuses to wear mask
American Airlines Flight 38 was heading to London with 129 passengers on board when it had to turn back.
Causes of death revealed for mom, toddler who fell at Petco Park
An attorney for Wilkins' family disputed the findings and said the deaths were a tragic accident.
Unemployment claims jump to highest level in three months
Latest COVID-19 wave is driving up layoffs, with 286,000 people applying for jobless aid last week.
Kamala Harris after one year in White House: "We will keep fighting"
A CBS News poll found that one year into Kamala Harris' term, Americans have given her a 44% approval rating—the same as President Biden.
Senate Democrats fail to change rules on filibuster to pass voting rights
Republicans blocked the Democrats from moving forward on the legislation.
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FBI is conducting "court-authorized law enforcement activity" at congressman's home
Cuellar's office said in a statement that he will "fully cooperate in any investigation."
Kamala Harris after one year in White House: "We will keep fighting"
A CBS News poll found that one year into Kamala Harris' term, Americans have given her a 44% approval rating—the same as President Biden.
Senate Democrats fail to change rules on filibuster to pass voting rights
Republicans blocked the Democrats from moving forward on the legislation.
By the numbers: The first year of Biden's presidency
Numbers don't tell the whole story, but they do paint a picture of Biden's first year in the White House.
Sotomayor and Gorsuch deny reported tensions over masks at Supreme Court
"While we may sometimes disagree about the law, we are warm colleagues and friends," Sotomayor and Gorsuch said.
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How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says thanks to booster shots and people following the rules, the Omicron wave "has now peaked" in the U.K., so the rules are being lifted.
Pfizer CEO awarded $1M Genesis Prize for COVID-19 vaccine
Albert Bourla said he accepted prize "on behalf of all my Pfizer colleagues who answered the urgent call of history."
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How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Amazon's latest foray: A high-tech clothing store in California mall
The store will feature high-tech shoppers' aids—from the entrance to fitting rooms to checkout.
What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Carhartt faces backlash after mandating worker vaccinations
CEO Mark Valade said an unvaccinated workforce is a "business risk that our company is unwilling to take."
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U.S. farmer accused of plotting assassination of Ukrainian official
Kurt Groszhans said he left North Dakota to explore his Ukrainian heritage and invest in the country's agro-industry. Now he's facing charges of attempted murder and extortion.
Massive coral reef found in Tahiti "twilight zone"
Humans and climate change are killing the world's reefs. The latest discovery of one of the largest deepwater reefs offers hope they can survive.
Teen sets record for youngest woman to fly solo around the world
19-year-old Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford took 155 days to cover 28,000 nautical miles and battled everything from smoke from wildfires, fog and even typhoons along the way.
U.S. rushes weapons into Ukraine as Biden predicts a Russian invasion
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to keep NATO allies on the "same page" after Mr. Biden said it was his "guess" that Putin would order forces to "move in" to Ukraine.
North Korea to "reconsider" suspension of nuclear weapons testing
The Kim regime says "hostile" U.S. moves have left it to "promptly examine the issue of restarting all temporally-suspended activities," including testing nuclear explosives and long-range missiles.
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Elton John wants "to do something different" after retiring from the road
The pandemic lockdowns didn't stop Elton John from having one of his best years in decades on the charts.
Sir Elton John on retiring from the road
Sir Elton John kicked off the final leg of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Wednesday in New Orleans. He spoke with Anthony Mason about heading back on the road, recording his latest hit album "The Lockdown Sessions," and his new line of glasses benefitting the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
The M&M characters are getting a redesign
The redesign is focused on creating a sense of belonging and community.
Remembering trailblazer André Leon Talley
Fashion lost a larger-than-life icon this week when André Leon Talley died at age 73. CBS News sat down with Talley and his mentee designer LaQuan Smith in 2020 to talk about their lives and fashion.
French star Gaspard Ulliel dies in skiing accident at age 37
Ulliel portrayed the young Hannibal Lecter in 2007's "Hannibal Rising" and fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent in the 2014 biopic "Saint Laurent."
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What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
5G will disrupt flights, airlines say
Major U.S. airlines warn the rollout of new 5G networks could potentially ground and delay planes, as AT&T and Verizon plan to launch 5G towers near airports across the country. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are being affected and CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN to discuss the technology.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
5G plan altered after airlines warn of chaos
Cellphone providers and airlines reached a compromise shortly before Wednesday's rollout of 5G technology. Airlines warned of ""catastrophic disruption"" to travel and shipping operations if the technology was not limited near U.S. airports. Kris Van Cleave has more.
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G debut near some airports after warning
Chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations should the technology not be limited around U.S. airports.
Science
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Massive coral reef found in Tahiti "twilight zone"
Humans and climate change are killing the world's reefs. The latest discovery of one of the largest deepwater reefs offers hope they can survive.
Sea dragon fossil discovered
An almost-perfect fossil of a 180-million-year-old reptile was discovered in a drained reservoir in England. As Charlie D'Agata reports, the rare find of the bones of a "Sea Dragon" that is over 33-feet long may help scientists learn about why these beasts failed to adapt to a changing climate.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
SpaceX launches 49 more Starlink satellites
SpaceX fired off its third Falcon 9 of 2022 on Tuesday, boosting another 49 Starlink internet satellites into orbit as the company continues building out a globe-spanning network of commercial broadband relay stations. Watch the launch.
Government clean-coal projects flopped, federal watchdog finds
U.S. is investing billions in "carbon capture" technologies. So far, there's not much to show for it.
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Causes of death revealed for mom, toddler who fell at Petco Park
An attorney for Wilkins' family disputed the findings and said the deaths were a tragic accident.
U.S. farmer accused of plotting assassination of Ukrainian official
Kurt Groszhans said he left North Dakota to explore his Ukrainian heritage and invest in the country's agro-industry. Now he's facing charges of attempted murder and extortion.
Jury selection in trial over Floyd's death begins
Jury selection begins Thursday in the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who were at the scene when Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd. They are facing federal charges of willfully depriving Floyd of his civil rights. Mola Lenghi reports.
Texas hostage standoff raising concerns about "copycat attacks"
An intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News says federal law enforcement officials have seen signs since the standoff that it might inspire similar incidents.
Man arrested in UCLA grad student stabbing
Los Angeles police arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of UCLA student Brianna Kupfer at a furniture store last week. Police say the victim sent a text to a friend about someone in the store who gave her "a bad vibe" before her death. Lilia Luciano reports.
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SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
SpaceX launches 105 small satellites in "rideshare" mission
SpaceX plans up to four commercial rideshare missions per year to provide low-cost access to space.
Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 105 small satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and successfully landed the booster for reuse. Watch how the launch unfolded.
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Ranking every Super Bowl, from worst to first
There have been some super games since 1967, but which one is the best?
Notable Deaths in 2022
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Sidney Poitier 1927-2022
A look at the career of the Oscar-winning actor-director, one of Hollywood's legendary trailblazers.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
Newest dog breeds: From tiny toys to massive mastiffs
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
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Preview: "Indivisible - Healing Hate"
Paramount+ will exclusively premiere "Indivisible - Healing Hate," a gripping six-part documentary narrated by Mandy Patinkin that traces the origins of anti-government extremism and how it built on a deadly series of historical events over decades to culminate in the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Olympian raises money for Tonga
Tonga's Olympic flagbearer Pita Taufatofua has hundreds of thousands of dollars to help his home nation after a volcanic blast triggered a devastating tsunami.
Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
U.S. debuts site for free at-home COVID tests
Some hospitals are overwhelmed, facing an influx of COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, Pfizer says that its oral pill is showing efficacy against Omicron in lab tests. Dr. Jen Caudle joins CBSN to break down some of the latest coronavirus headlines.
CIA releases interim "Havana Syndrome" report
The CIA has determined that a majority of cases of the mysterious neurological illness known as "Havana Syndrome" were not caused by a foreign adversary. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN to discuss the details of the interim report.