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Judges who sent kids to for-profit jails ordered to pay $200M
One judge ordered children as young as 8 to detention, many of them first-time offenders convicted of minor crimes.
Only one U.S. state has seen rents fall over the past year
Rents have soared nearly 40% over the last year, with the typical 2-bedroom fetching more than $2,100 a month.
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Feds forgive $3.9 billion in debt for 208,000 ex-ITT students
Biden administration has erased a total of $13 billion in loans for borrowers it says were cheated by for-profit colleges.
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart must pay Ohio $650M in opioids suit
Retail giants' approach to dispensing pain medication caused a public nuisance in the communities, lawsuit alleged.
Wingstop owned by rapper Rick Ross fined for labor violations
"Taking accountability is big when you're the biggest," musician tells his followers on social media.
"We've been to hell and back": Employees walk out as job unhappiness soars
A new Gallup poll that found half of workers are stressed, and one in five battles anger or sadness during the day.
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New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Online prices fall for the first time in two years
Drop in online prices, driven by discounts on electronics and apparel, raises hopes inflation may be turning the corner.
Bankrupt company drops plan to rehire ex-CFO at $93K a month
Investors had panned the proposal while pleading for release of frozen funds: "I'm begging you," wrote one 72-year-old woman.
Amazon to buy Roomba vacuum maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
Robotic vacuum cleaner manufacturer will also lay off 10% of its workers as sales slump.
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Twitter posts quarterly loss ahead of Elon Musk legal fight
Fight with Musk taking a toll, but social media company sees nearly 17% gain in users from the previous year.
Apple slows hiring as tech industry tightens belt, report says
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Weisselberg to plead guilty, could testify against Trump Org. in fraud case
Longtime company insider could take the stand when the tax fraud case against the Trump Organization goes to trial in October.
CDC director announces shake-up, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
Kabul mosque bombing kills at least 21, including prominent cleric
At least 33 others were wounded, police said. An eyewitness said the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber.
Federal judge reinstates North Carolina's 20-week abortion ban
Prior to the ruling, abortions were legal in North Carolina until fetal viability, which generally falls between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp moves to quash subpoena in election probe
Kemp's attorneys alleged that the subpoena could "influence the November 2022 election cycle," and called its timing "suspect."
Texas executes man for 2006 slaying of Dallas real estate agent
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was convicted of fatally stabbing suburban Dallas real estate agent Sarah Walker in a model home.
Lowe's announces $55 million in bonuses for hourly employees to offset inflation
The company is one of many providing bonuses, wage increases or additional benefits as inflation rises and labor shortages persist.
Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
Remains of two children found in two suitcases auctioned in New Zealand
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Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer craft a scaled-back version of the economic package thwarted by Manchin last year.
A common retirement strategy can erode your savings: watchdog
Workers who move 401(k)s into IRAs can lose significant money to a choice they didn't have to make, new analysis shows.
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Stock drop has erased $3 trillion in retirement savings this year
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Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year
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The U.S. states where your retirement dollars stretch further
Retirees wanting the biggest bang for their buck should consider moving to the South or Midwest, a new study found.
Weisselberg to plead guilty, could testify against Trump Org. in fraud case
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Lowe's announces $55 million bonus for hourly employees to offset inflation
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Biden signs bill making benefits available to families of officers who die by suicide
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Texas executes man for 2006 slaying of Dallas real estate agent
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The U.S. states where your retirement dollars stretch further
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Demand for monkeypox vaccine outstrips supply
Bavarian Nordic is considering outsourcing production of its FDA-approved vaccine for the virus.
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Wingstop owned by rapper Rick Ross fined for labor violations
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Biden signs bill making benefits available to families of officers who die by suicide
The widow of a Washington, D.C., police officer who died by suicide was "disappointed" to learn that the bill did not get a White House signing ceremony.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp moves to quash subpoena in election probe
Kemp's attorneys alleged that the subpoena could "influence the November 2022 election cycle," and called its timing "suspect."
Pro-Biden group pours millions into ad campaign touting new health, climate law
They're targeting Black and Latino voters, two groups whose support for Biden has sagged in recent months.
Fed saw evidence of a slowing economy at its last meeting
Despite sputtering U.S. economic growth, Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to ease "unacceptably high" inflation.
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
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Growing concerns over maternal mortality
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate compared to the world's richest nations. New abortion bans are limiting women's health care options even more. Elise Preston takes a look.
CDC chief lays out overhaul after COVID missteps
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Rochelle Walensky about the agency's major shakeup over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how it's responding to the monkeypox outbreak.
Federal judge reinstates North Carolina's 20-week abortion ban
Prior to the ruling, abortions were legal in North Carolina until fetal viability, which generally falls between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.
Demand for monkeypox vaccine outstrips supply
Bavarian Nordic is considering outsourcing production of its FDA-approved vaccine for the virus.
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
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Remains of two children found in two suitcases auctioned in New Zealand
An investigator says authorities "are making very good progress with DNA inquiries" as they try to identify the children and bring anyone behind their deaths to justice.
Kabul mosque bombing kills at least 21, including prominent cleric
At least 33 others were wounded, police said. An eyewitness said the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber.
Crossbow intruder came to Windsor Castle "to kill the queen," court hears
The 20-year-old suspect in the 2021 Christmas Day incident is facing prosecution under Britain's 180-year-old Treason Act.
U.K. inflation tops 10% on soaring food and energy costs
Britain's inflation rate soared to a new 40-year high, squeezing households. Economists expect it to get worse.
Saudi woman given 34-year jail term over tweets, rights groups say
"There is no question with this abhorrent sentence that the situation is only getting worse," group says.
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Solange Knowles is second Black woman to have score commissioned by N.Y.C. Ballet
Knowles is the third woman, and just the second Black woman, to have a score commissioned by the ballet.
Wingstop owned by rapper Rick Ross fined for labor violations
"Taking accountability is big when you're the biggest," musician tells his followers on social media.
Artists trying to stop Mariah Carey's trademark of "Queen of Christmas"
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
Michael Bublé on the greatest record of his life
Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss his music career, family and tour.
Wolfgang Peterson, "Das Boot" and "Air Force One" director, dies at age 81
Heralded as an antiwar masterpiece, "Das Boot" was nominated for six Oscars, including for Petersen's direction.
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GM recalls 484,000 large SUVs over possible seat-belt malfunction
The belts may not properly restrain a passenger in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, regulators said.
YouTube is the most popular social media among teens, followed by TikTok
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
Gadgets and apps to help find lost items
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Smart home tech can help save money on energy bills
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
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Colorado River allocation cut due to drought
The megadrought in the western U.S. has caused a severe water shortage in the Colorado River. Arizona and Nevada have been issued restrictions on their water usage. The Arizona Republic's Debra Utacia Krol joins CBS News with more on the extreme conditions.
Mystery toxin suspected in huge fish die-off in major European river
"Everything points to a manmade catastrophe," one environmental expert tells CBS News, as 100 tons of dead fish are removed from the Oder River.
Prehistoric fish may be spawning in Georgia for first time in 50 years
Fossils indicate that the lake sturgeon has existed for more than 136 million years, according to scientists. It's spade-nosed fish with a bottom-mounted vacuum hose instead of jaws.
U.S. faces growing risk of hazardous heat
A new report reveals nearly one-third of U.S. adults will likely live in counties experiencing hazardous heat by 2053. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss the alarming analysis.
U.N. hopes 5th time's the charm in push for treaty to protect oceans
Member states have haggled over the terms of new international laws to protect international waters from exploitation since 2017. Could they finally reel it in?
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Weisselberg to plead guilty, could testify against Trump Org. in fraud case
Longtime company insider Allen Weisselberg could take the stand when the tax fraud case against the Trump Organization goes to trial in October.
Texas executes man for 2006 slaying of Dallas real estate agent
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was convicted of fatally stabbing suburban Dallas real estate agent Sarah Walker in a model home.
2 ex-fraternity members get 6 weeks in jail for alcohol poisoning hazing death
The two men were both acquitted in May of more serious charges – including involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Philadelphia's gun violence crisis worsens
Three people have been arrested after nearly 100 rounds were fired in a shooting in Philadelphia that left five people wounded. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports from Philadelphia and joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest on how the city is responding to its gun violence crisis.
Woman charged with murder, accused of smuggling drugs to inmate via kiss
The inmate swallowed a balloon pellet filled with half an ounce of methamphetamine and died at a local hospital.
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NASA astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann will make history in space
Astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann will serve as mission commander and make history as the first Native American woman in space this fall.
"Cannibal" solar ejection expected to hit Earth this week
The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
NASA rmoves SLS moon rocket rollout back to launch pad
The maiden flight of the SLS moon rocket is intended to clear the way for the Artemis program's first piloted flight in 2024.
Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids, study says
The Ryugu samples could give clues to the mystery of how oceans appeared on Earth billions of years ago, scientists said.
Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
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Liz Cheney looks to future after primary loss
Republican Congresswoman LIz Cheney lost her bid for reelection to Trump-backed candidate Harriet Hageman. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined CBS News' Lana Zak from Wyoming to discuss how Cheney plans to continue her battle in politics.
Giuliani testifies for 6 hours to grand jury
Rudy Giuliani appeared before a special grand jury in Atlanta that's investigating attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. He has been identified as a target of the investigation. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBS News' Lana Zak with more on what we know about Giuliani's testimony.
CDC reorganizing after pandemic missteps
The CDC will be making some changes after criticism over the agency's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health threats. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook sat down for an exclusive interview with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, and he joins CBS News' Lana Zak with more.
Philadelphia's gun violence crisis worsens
Three people have been arrested after nearly 100 rounds were fired in a shooting in Philadelphia that left five people wounded. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports from Philadelphia and joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest on how the city is responding to its gun violence crisis.
Pence says he would consider testifying
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he would consider testifying before the House Select Committee on January 6, if he received an "unprecedented" request. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Lana Zak to discuss.