Jobless claims surged to record 6.6 million last week
A flood of workers are applying for unemployment as the coronavirus plunges the U.S. economy deeper into recession.
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Owners of empty hospitals in fights to reopen them for COVID-19
Investor also tied to shuttered hospital outside Chicago that officials say could treat patients with coronavirus disease.
Social Security recipients will automatically get stimulus checks, Treasury says in reversal
Agency said late Wednesday that Social Security recipients won't need to file extra tax forms to receive the checks.
Hobby Lobby reopens as "essential business" despite stay-at-home orders
Arts-and-crafts retailer defies mandates to curb the pandemic's spread, saying it sells mask and education supplies.
Stimulus checks: Who gets one? Who doesn't?
Checks will skip many teens who are 17 years or older, as well as adult dependents like college students and the disabled.
Here's what could affect how big a stimulus check you get
Owing child support could shrink your check, but being behind on taxes or student loans aren't a factor.
Lawsuit: Zoom illegally sold users' personal data
The video-conferencing tool has seen its user accounts soar recently, putting a spotlight on its security measures.
How much stimulus money will I get and when will I get it?
$2 trillion stimulus bill includes payments for most Americans. Here's how to figure out how much you'll receive.
How to apply for a small business stimulus loan
Companies with 500 or fewer workers that have been hurt by the pandemic are eligible for loans to cover payroll and bills.
Which borrowers will — and won't — get help under stimulus law
Got a loan? Here's who is getting a break on making payments under the $2 trillion stimulus law — and who isn't.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
Class of 2020 struggles to find work as jobs are vaporized
Millions of young people set to graduate from college are facing the toughest labor market in decades, experts warn.
Boeing offers "voluntary layoffs" amid coronavirus crisis
CEO tells employees the program will provide eligible workers with a pay and benefits package.
Stores giving employees a break on Easter amid pandemic
Grocery store workers are the unsung heroes who still go to work – even though they risk exposure to coronavirus.
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Pastor holds services despite virus ban, citing 1st Amendment
A California church now has a public nuisance notice posted on its front doors for failing to comply with the state's public health stay-at-home order.
Brothers Andrew and Chris Cuomo bond in coronavirus live-stream
"I love you, everybody loves you, this is going to be fine," the governor told his little brother.
Human impact on environment raises risk of pandemics
Some members of the scientific community have been warning for years that it was not a matter of if, but when another pandemic would threaten humanity.
ER doctor dies in husband's arms
"He told me, 'I can handle this. I survived cancer and this is just the coronavirus,'" his husband said
Zoom CEO responds after calls hacked with slurs and porn
The popular app said its number of users has ballooned to hundreds of millions with people isolated at home under coronavirus precautions.
Owners of empty hospitals in fights to reopen them for COVID-19
Investor also tied to shuttered hospital outside Chicago that officials say could treat patients with coronavirus disease.
Patriots' plane flying medical masks to Boston from China
NFL team's owner, Robert Kraft, helped arrange the flight to bring 1.2 million N95 masks for use in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
Hobby Lobby reopens as "essential business" despite stay-at-home orders
Arts-and-crafts retailer defies mandates to curb the pandemic's spread, saying it sells mask and education supplies.
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 death toll tops 50,000 worldwide
There are now more than 220,000 confirmed cases in the United States, and that number is spiraling upward.
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How to apply for a small business stimulus loan
Companies with 500 or fewer workers that have been hurt by the pandemic are eligible for loans to cover payroll and bills.
Gin maker switched to sanitizer — now he can pay his 16 workers
Some distillery owners say they are doing their part to fight coronavirus by making hand sanitizer for hospitals in need.
What coronavirus relief bill offers small businesses
The $2 trillion package features forgivable loans and other aid to smaller employers. Some experts say it's not enough.
There are now more than 7,000 craft brewers in the U.S. alone
In 2018, domestic sales reached a record $27.6 billion, representing 24% of the American beer market.
A small town silver-screen fairy tale, with real buttered popcorn
Craig Smith used his life savings to turn a former firehouse in Kingston, Wash., into the tiny town's only movie house, the Firehouse Theater
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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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Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 death toll tops 50,000 worldwide
There are now more than 220,000 confirmed cases in the United States, and that number is spiraling upward.
Coronavirus cases approaching 1 million worldwide
"I'm deeply concerned about the rapid escalation and global spread of infection," the head of the World Health Organization said.
"Shoot them dead": Duterte orders police to kill Filipinos who defy coronavirus lockdown
"Do not challenge the government," he warned the nation Wednesday. "You will lose."
Human impact on environment raises risk of pandemics
Some members of the scientific community have been warning for years that it was not a matter of if, but when another pandemic would threaten humanity.
Patriots' plane flying medical masks to Boston from China
NFL team's owner, Robert Kraft, helped arrange the flight to bring 1.2 million N95 masks for use in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Here's what could affect how big a stimulus check you get
Owing child support could shrink your check, but being behind on taxes or student loans aren't a factor.
Which borrowers will — and won't — get help under stimulus law
Got a loan? Here's who is getting a break on making payments under the $2 trillion stimulus law — and who isn't.
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 death toll tops 50,000 worldwide
There are now more than 220,000 confirmed cases in the United States, and that number is spiraling upward.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Brothers Andrew and Chris Cuomo bond in coronavirus live-stream
"I love you, everybody loves you, this is going to be fine," the governor told his little brother.
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Which borrowers will — and won't — get help under stimulus law
Got a loan? Here's who is getting a break on making payments under the $2 trillion stimulus law — and who isn't.
Brothers Andrew and Chris Cuomo bond in coronavirus live-stream
"I love you, everybody loves you, this is going to be fine," the governor told his little brother.
New York governor: Ventilator stockpile may last 6 more days
More than 92,000 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state.
Democratic National Convention postponed over coronavirus crisis
The Democratic National Convention has been pushed back roughly a month and will now start the week of August 17.
Pelosi announces new House committee on coronavirus
Pelosi announced the creation of a bipartisan committee to oversee the federal response to the coronavirus crisis
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Marsalis jazz family patriarch dies of virus complications, son says
One of Ellis Marsalis Jr.'s six sons, Ellis Marsalis III, says his father succumbed to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19
Fountains of Wayne co-founder has died from coronavirus
The award-winning musician and song-writer was well-known for the Fountains of Wayne song "Stacy's Mom," and his compositions for the CW show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."
Kim Kardashian on criminal justice reform: "I couldn't just sit back"
After helping get Alice Marie Johnson released from prison, Kardashian West wants to do more.
Couple weds while social distancing during pandemic
Sara and Marco Sylvester had to scrap their huge wedding that would have had family coming from Peru and Texas. But they married Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., while also practicing social distancing guidelines.
Lauren London shares emotional tribute one year after Nipsey Hussle's death
"The pain is as heavy today as it was a year ago," the late rapper's longtime partner wrote.
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Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
Zoom CEO responds after calls hacked with slurs and porn
The popular app said its number of users has ballooned to hundreds of millions with people isolated at home under coronavirus precautions.
California facility helps make face shields for medical workers
In the race to meet the high demand for personal protective equipment, these 3D-printed face shields can serve as a lifeline for those on the frontlines battling COVID-19.
Marriott reveals second big data breach in two years
Marriott said 5.2 million hotel guests may have had their personal information accessed dating back to mid-January.
Science
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Human impact on environment raises risk of pandemics
Some members of the scientific community have been warning for years that it was not a matter of if, but when another pandemic would threaten humanity.
NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
Great Barrier Reef suffers another mass bleaching
This is the third mass coral bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef in just five years.
Australian bushfire smoke killed more people than fires: Study
Smoke from the fires caused 417 deaths and more than 4,400 hospitalizations.
Health
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Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 death toll tops 50,000 worldwide
There are now more than 220,000 confirmed cases in the United States, and that number is spiraling upward.
Deadliest infectious diseases in the world, ranked
It's not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
Brothers Andrew and Chris Cuomo bond in coronavirus live-stream
"I love you, everybody loves you, this is going to be fine," the governor told his little brother.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
Coronavirus cases approaching 1 million worldwide
"I'm deeply concerned about the rapid escalation and global spread of infection," the head of the World Health Organization said.
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Here's what could affect how big a stimulus check you get
Owing child support could shrink your check, but being behind on taxes or student loans aren't a factor.
Which borrowers will — and won't — get help under stimulus law
Got a loan? Here's who is getting a break on making payments under the $2 trillion stimulus law — and who isn't.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
Class of 2020 struggles to find work as jobs are vaporized
Millions of young people set to graduate from college are facing the toughest labor market in decades, experts warn.
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Kim Kardashian on criminal justice reform: "I couldn't just sit back"
After helping get Alice Marie Johnson released from prison, Kardashian West wants to do more.
Federal prisons will confine inmates to cells for 14 days
The bureau holds 146,000 inmates across 122 facilities nationwide.
Police ask for leads in disappearance of Don Lewis
Carole is accused of having some involvement in her husband's disappearance in the series — rumors she vehemently denies.
Pastor arrested after holding packed church service in Florida
Sheriff told leaders of The River at Tampa Bay Church they violated a local "safer-at-home" order to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Man charged for throwing "corona party" with 47 people
The New Jersey governor called the party "stupid" and said he would "name and shame" anybody who throws one.
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NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.
NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus
NASA is offering some help to families who are quarantined during the coronavirus. The space agency's website has dozens of tutorials to fascinate any math, science and space lovers.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
U.S. Space Force launches billion-dollar military comms satellite
The flight was the first national security space launch under authority of the newly established U.S. Space Force — and completed during a deadly pandemic.
Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation
By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving lives," retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson said.
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Coronavirus: Deserted places in America, Italy, China and more
From hallowed U.S. colleges to Parisian museums to Italian landmarks, the coronavirus is clearing out the world's most beloved public spaces.
Deadliest infectious diseases in the world, ranked
It's not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
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Shows and movies you'll want to stream soon.
The worst movies of 2020
Some of the worst films of the year star big-name actors, including Mark Wahlberg, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Kristen Stewart.
Lizzie Borden case: Images from the notorious crime scene
Over 100 years ago Lizzie Borden was arrested and charged with the brutal murder of her father and stepmother. See what police found at the scene and what transpired at her trial.
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Sole survivor of Chino Hills massacre describes what happened
Doug and Peggy Ryen, their daughter, Jessica, and neighbor Christopher Hughes were brutally murdered inside the Ryen family’s home on June 4, 1983. Josh Ryen was the only survivor. A year-and-a-half later, the 10-year-old answered D.A. Dennis Kottemeier’s questions about that horrific night – with his grandmother by his side.
Crackdown on coronavirus misinformation
Major tech companies are working to fight the spread of misinformation about the coronavirus online. Social media giants like Facebook and Twitter have rolled out new features to help dispel conspiracy theories and rumors, and replace them with factual information. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN with more.
Family surprises mom after nurse shift
Every day, this family from the Welsh village of Ewloe surprises their mom when she walks through the front door after her shift as a nurse. They've welcomed her with balloons, confetti, flowers – and hand sanitizer.
Cuomo brothers talk coronavirus
At his daily briefing on the coronavirus outbreak, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke by video with his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, who is isolated at home after testing positive for COVID-19. "This is very tough," Chris Cuomo said, and described a feverish hallucination about his brother.
Cuomo: Ventilator stockpile may last 6 days
"We are taking all sorts of extraordinary measures" to keep up with the need for ventilators, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a briefing on the coronavirus outbreak Thursday. Watch his remarks
