SNAP benefits to resume quickly once government shutdown ends, experts say
A government funding package could soon reopen federal agencies, opening the door for food-stamp recipients to collect their full benefits.
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Amazon sued over allegedly punitive workplace absence practices
A class action lawsuit filed in a New York federal court on Wednesday claims Amazon uses a "punitive absence control system" against its employees.
Why flight disruptions could persist after the government shutdown ends
Aviation experts said it could take several weeks for airline operations to resume normal service after federal agencies reopen.
Baby formula recall expands as at least 15 infants sickened by botulism
An outbreak of botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula has made at least 15 infants sick in 12 states, a California health official said Monday. Here's what to know.
Toyota pledges to invest $10 billion in U.S. operations
Toyota also announced the opening of an electric vehicle battery plant in North Carolina, its first such facility outside Japan.
President Trump floats sending Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks
President Trump on Sunday floated the idea of tapping his administration's tariff revenue to send checks to most Americans.
What Trump's 50-year mortgage plan could mean for homebuyers
Details are still sparse, but a 50-year loan could meaningfully reshape a housing market where 30 years is the norm.
A 107% U.S. import tax on Italian pasta could make your spaghetti pricier
The Trump administration is considering a new import duty on 13 of Italy's largest pasta exporters, including Barilla and La Molisana.
Trump hosting White House dinner with financial industry execs
President Trump is planning to host a private dinner Wednesday with a group of Wall Street titans, sources told CBS News, as the president seeks stronger business ties.
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Americans are living longer, but lack proper planning, study finds
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Government shutdown delays Social Security's cost-of-living announcement
Citing the shutdown, the Social Security Administration postponed its announcement of the annual payment bump beneficiaries will receive in 2026.
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New visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers only applies to new applicants currently living abroad, according to fresh guidance from U.S. immigration agency.
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How the longest government shutdown in history came to an end
After 43 days and more than a dozen attempts to reopen the government, President Trump signed the funding package, passed by the Senate and House, into law.
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The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last circulating penny on Wednesday, after President Trump earlier this year directed the Treasury to stop minting new one-cent coins.
Why flight disruptions could persist after the government shutdown ends
Aviation experts said it could take several weeks for airline operations to resume normal service after federal agencies reopen.
Montana man convicted in campsite killing originally reported as bear attack
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Amazon sued over allegedly punitive workplace absence practices
A class action lawsuit filed in a New York federal court on Wednesday claims Amazon uses a "punitive absence control system" against its employees.
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What will companies do without pennies? We asked McDonald's, Kroger and more
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last circulating penny on Wednesday, after President Trump earlier this year directed the Treasury to stop minting new one-cent coins.
Why flight disruptions could persist after the government shutdown ends
Aviation experts said it could take several weeks for airline operations to resume normal service after federal agencies reopen.
Amazon sued over allegedly punitive workplace absence practices
A class action lawsuit filed in a New York federal court on Wednesday claims Amazon uses a "punitive absence control system" against its employees.
SNAP benefits likely to resume quickly after shutdown ends, experts say
A government funding package signed by President Trump on Wednesday will reopen federal agencies, opening the door for food-stamp recipients to collect their full benefits.
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These 6 House Democrats voted for bill to end government shutdown
The funding package that ended the longest government shutdown in modern U.S. history picked up support from a half-dozen Democrats — mostly moderates who represent competitive districts — when it passed the House late Wednesday.
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After 43 days and more than a dozen attempts to reopen the government, President Trump signed the funding package, passed by the Senate and House, into law.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CBS News that GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was his ally during the government shutdown, after she spent weeks blasting her fellow Republicans.
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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman defended his voting record and addressed the criticism he's received from some in his own party for meeting and sometimes voting with President Trump.
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Jeffries says the "fight is not over" on health care
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CBS News that Democrats will still press to extend a slate of expiring health insurance subsidies after the 43-day-long shutdown.
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ByHeart baby formula recalls all products amid growing botulism outbreak
Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday.
Air pollution in India's capital draws protests as schools are shuttered
India's capital Delhi is blanketed in toxic smog every autumn, but the pollution is already so bad that it's drawn protests as authorities tell students to stay home.
Baby formula recall expands as at least 15 infants sickened by botulism
An outbreak of botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula has made at least 15 infants sick in 12 states, a California health official said Monday. Here's what to know.
"They don't return home": U.S. cities fail to curb traffic deaths
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston reported more traffic fatalities than homicides last year.
Extended: FDA chief on menopause treatments
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells CBS News' Norah O'Donnell in an exclusive interview why the agency decided to drop decades-old "black box" warnings on many hormone therapy drugs used for menopause and perimenopause symptoms.
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At least 37 dead after passenger bus falls into ravine in Peru
A passenger bus has fallen into a deep ravine in southern Peru, killing at least 37 people and injuring 13 more, according to authorities.
Diamond brooch Napoleon lost while fleeing Waterloo sells for $4.4 million
Sotheby's did not disclose the identity of the seller of the brooch, and said that the buyer was a "private collector."
Venezuela launches huge military exercise as U.S. Navy draws near
Venezuela has announced a major military exercise, reportedly involving 200,000 troops, as a U.S. Navy flotilla nears Caribbean waters.
Australian windsurfer recalls moment shark "hit me like a freight train"
Windsurfer Andy McDonald was pulled under by a shark that took a massive bite out of his board, but he's already replaced it, and now he's got a story to tell.
Treatment of Venezuelans at Salvadoran prison amounted to "torture," report says
A report released by human rights groups found that the treatment of Venezuelan migrants imprisoned in El Salvador's CECOT prison amounted to arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance.
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Stars of "Eternity" discuss romantic comedy
The new romantic comedy "Eternity" stars Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Miles Teller. Teller plays Larry, who dies unexpectedly and learns about a big decision from his afterlife coordinator, played by Randolph. The two talk about working together, the personal relationships that inspired them for this film and what they want the audience to take away.
Alicia Silverstone on "A Merry Little Ex-Mas"
Actor Alicia Silverstone stars in, and is the executive producer of, "A Merry Little Ex-Mas." She plays a recently divorced mom who is planning the perfect Christmas, until it's interrupted. She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the film, drawing on experiences in her own life for the role and discusses the 30th anniversary of the iconic movie "Clueless."
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" bandleader dies at 59
Jimmy Kimmel announced Cleto Escobedo III, his longtime friend and bandleader of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," has died at 59. Escobedo has been with the show since it premiered in 2003, and he and Kimmel were friends since childhood.
People can't tell AI-generated music from real thing anymore, survey shows
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People can't tell AI-generated music from real thing anymore, survey shows
It's become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey of 9,000 people.
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Google sues China-based hackers over massive text-phishing scams
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
Lawsuits accuse ChatGPT of enabling suicide
At least seven families are suing tech giant OpenAI, claiming that its ChatGPT program drove people to suicide and harmful delusions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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Scientists discover new "lucifer" bee with devil-like horns
Kit Prendergast discovered the bee while surveying a critically endangered wildflower and was drawn to the insect's unique appearance.
Promising clinical trials for Alzheimer's
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated $300 million to support Alzheimer's research.
Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
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James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA, dies at 97
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
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Epstein document release mentions Trump
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a new batch of documents on Wednesday that they say further connect President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Aaron Navarro have the latest.
Montana man convicted in campsite killing originally reported as bear attack
A jury has found Daren Christopher Abbey guilty of murder in the brutal killing of Dustin Kjersem at his campsite near Big Sky, Montana, in October 2024.
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New emails released by Democrats in the House Oversight Committee appear to include messages from Jeffrey Epstein referencing President Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Democrats from the House Oversight Committee released a set of Jeffrey Epstein's emails that appear to reference President Trump. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz arraigned
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was arraigned on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to allegations of taking bribes to rig pitches. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Remote telescope farm helps far away stargazers beat light pollution
Customers send their telescopes to Starfront Observatories, where amateur stargazers can view the night sky unencumbered by artificial light.
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A severe geomagnetic storm could cause widespread disruption to infrastructure technology and make northern lights visible for much of the northern half of the U.S.
Building the next space station
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
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President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
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Venezuelan opposition leader on his exile
David Smolansky, a Venezuelan opposition politician, has been living in the U.S. after being driven out of his home country by threats from President Nicolas Maduro's regime. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke with Smolansky about why he believes Maduro's time is coming to an end.
Trump signs bill to end government shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a bill passed by the House and Senate to end the longest-ever shutdown, effectively reopening the government.
Johnson speaks after House passes funding bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed reporters on Wednesday night after the lower chamber voted to pass a Senate-backed funding package to end the 43-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. Johnson admonished Democrats over the impasse and touted Republicans' achievements in the first 10 months of President Trump's second term.
Hakeem Jeffries speaks before shutdown vote
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke as the House debated the Senate's version of a bill to fund the government and end the shutdown.
House passes funding bill to end shutdown
The House passed a funding bill to end the government shutdown on Wednesday night, sending the measure to President Trump's desk for final signature. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.