70% of Americans say they are struggling financially
"Income is not keeping pace with expenses," expert says in noting the prevalence of financial hardships
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Facebook says it removed 3.2 billion fake accounts
Facebook estimates that about 5% of its 2.45 billion user accounts are fake
Disney+ warns of "outdated cultural depictions" in classic movies
A select number of films, including "Dumbo" and "Lady and the Tramp," have the warning
Pope presses tech companies to block kids' access to porn
Pontiff calls for tech industry to take action against "dramatic growth of pornography in the digital world"
Twinkies Cereal coming to a grocer near you
Hostess and Post Cereals collaboration will bring the treat to the breakfast table starting next month
Nike shoes won't be sold on Amazon anymore
Nike's direct sales to consumers are growing, and some analysts say its split with Amazon could curb counterfeiting
14-year-old baker gives cupcakes to homeless
Michael Platt has been on Food Network, did a TED talk, and is constantly giving back to those in need with his one-for-one business
Carbon emissions to rise until 2040 even with targeted cuts
Global demand for oil will continue to rise for at least another decade, the International Energy Agency predicts
DoorDash and delivery workers still at odds over pay
Labor group disputes claim by nation's biggest food-delivery app that couriers now earn more than $18 an hour
U.S. manufacturers group hacked by China, report says
National Association of Manufacturers, which lobbies for its U.S. companies, said it took "swift action" to secure its networks
Google to offer checking accounts. Don't bet on them being free
Citibank, which is partnering with the search giant, plans to offer Googlers accounts with the bank's standard terms
Google's "Project Nightingale" faces medical privacy inquiry
A federal agency wants more information about the "mass collection" of patients' medical data by the search giant
Powell hints to Congress: No more rate cuts this year
Central bank sees U.S. economy growing at solid pace, although slower growth overseas and trade tensions pose risks
Tech industry billions won't fill California's housing hole
The tech giants have promised $4.5 billion for more affordable housing, but will the money make a difference?
Country club sued waiter for spilling wine on $30,000 bag
An unfortunate accident involving a pricey Hermès purse leads to a messy lawsuit
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Deval Patrick on why he can "break through" crowded 2020 field
The former Massachusetts governor called the current field of Democrats "really talented," but questioned if they could "pull the nation together"
Impeachment updates: Diplomats reveal new details at first hearing
Bill Taylor and George Kent said they became increasingly alarmed over an "irregular" effort to pressure Ukraine
"Their sexuality has been hijacked": How porn is affecting kids
Easy access to increasingly "outlandish" online porn is shaping the way young people think about sex and relationships
Watch live: Pelosi, McCarthy speak after public hearing
They are holding their separate press conferences a day after two key witnesses testified in the first public hearing in the House impeachment inquiry
After 9 deaths at USC, students criticize letter sent by school
After recent student deaths, a letter was sent out to every USC student discussing mental health and the dangers of opioid use
LASIK eye surgery should be taken off market, ex-FDA adviser says
An estimated 20 million Americans have undergone the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision
American woman apparently strangled in the Dominican Republic
Colleagues say Patricia Anton brought joy and laughter to the school she worked in, as police hunt leads in what they say looks like a deadly robbery at her home
Meeting with Turkish leader and GOP senators gets heated
In a press conference right after that Oval Office meeting, President Trump said he thinks Erdogan has a positive relationship with the Kurds
Rodney Reed's lawyers file to overturn conviction
Reed is scheduled to be executed on November 20 for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites
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The Farmer's Dog tests pet food recipes on humans
A sick dog led this co-founder to start a human-grade dog-food business
Rent and swap furniture as your lifestyle changes
A furniture startup called Feather allows nesters to rent home items so they aren't weighed down by physical belongings
Joe Ricketts on free enterprise, the engine that drives America
Despite a pending recession, the founder of Ameritrade says the country's strength continues to come from job opportunities created by new businesses
Their restaurant has donated 30,000 meals, and counting
They met years ago. Eventually they got engaged. Now they run a philanthropic-minded sandwich shop with a big heart
Michelin star quality meal delivery for folks on restrictive diets
Subscription meal-delivery service makes gluten-free food for people who suffer from a range of conditions
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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
What to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s
Millennials take note: The key to retiring on time is starting to save money early. Follow this advice from experts
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Turkey sending home U.S. ISIS suspect after days stuck on Greek border
Turkish government has been working to repatriate ISIS detainees, and says the U.S. agreed to take back this one who just spent 3 days stuck in a no man's land
China is treating 2 people with a highly contagious form of the plague
Officials in Beijing confirm rare cases of deadly disease, leaving residents of the densely-packed capital city with some unanswered questions
Pope presses tech companies to block kids' access to porn
Pontiff calls for tech industry to take action against "dramatic growth of pornography in the digital world"
Venice paralyzed by the worst flooding in half a century
Residents in the iconic city on a lagoon are used to water, but the mayor has called this year's high tides "apocalyptic," and says climate change is to blame
American woman apparently strangled in the Dominican Republic
Colleagues say Patricia Anton brought joy and laughter to the school she worked in, as police hunt leads in what they say looks like a deadly robbery at her home
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Rodney Reed's lawyers file to overturn conviction
Reed is scheduled to be executed on November 20 for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites
Watch live: Trump holds rally in Bossier City, Louisiana
President Trump was just in the state last week
Deval Patrick on why he can "break through" crowded 2020 field
The former Massachusetts governor called the current field of Democrats "really talented," but questioned if they could "pull the nation together"
70% of Americans say they are struggling financially
"Income is not keeping pace with expenses," expert says in noting the prevalence of financial hardships
Deval Patrick announces he is running for president
He starts far behind in a record-sized field that polling shows is now divided into two tiers — with the top tier consisting of Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg
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Watch live: Trump holds rally in Bossier City, Louisiana
President Trump was just in the state last week
Watch live: Pelosi, McCarthy speak after public impeachment hearing
They are holding their separate press conferences a day after two key witnesses testified in the first public hearing in the House impeachment inquiry
Deval Patrick announces he is running for president
He starts far behind in a record-sized field that polling shows is now divided into two tiers — with the top tier consisting of Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg
Meeting with Turkish leader and GOP senators gets heated
In a press conference right after that Oval Office meeting, President Trump said he thinks Erdogan has a positive relationship with the Kurds
"Barnstormers" look to boost Buttigieg's chances in early states
Some of the South Bend mayor's biggest supporters are organizing online and traveling to states like Iowa and New Hampshire
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Behind the scenes of Celine Dion's "Courage" tour
For the Canadian powerhouse, the rush backstage before a big show never gets old
Backstage at Celine Dion's "Courage" tour
For the first time in more than a decade, Celine Dion is touring the U.S. as part of her 10th world tour. The Canadian powerhouse is performing more than 100 shows. On Friday she’ll release her 27th studio album, “Courage.” The album and tour come more than three years after the death of René Angélil, her husband and manager. Gayle King got exclusive backstage access at her first U.S. stop.
Real-life Iron Man shatters Guinness record
A real-life Iron Man has shattered a Guinness world record. British inventor Richard Browning went 85 mph in a jet suit. That's more than double the previous record that he set two years ago. Anthony Mason has more.
Meghan and Harry to skip Christmas with royal family
The young family won't be spending the most wonderful time of the year with the rest of the royal family this Christmas
"Friends" reunion special with original cast reportedly in the works
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer are all in talks to get back together
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Pope presses tech companies to block kids' access to porn
Pontiff calls for tech industry to take action against "dramatic growth of pornography in the digital world"
Facebook says it removed 3.2 billion fake accounts
Facebook estimates that about 5% of its 2.45 billion user accounts are fake
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
DoorDash and delivery workers still at odds over pay
Labor group disputes claim by nation's biggest food-delivery app that couriers now earn more than $18 an hour
U.S. manufacturers group hacked by China, report says
National Association of Manufacturers, which lobbies for its U.S. companies, said it took "swift action" to secure its networks
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"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Greta Thunberg sets sail from U.S. to Spain for climate summit
She refuses to travel by plane to avoid contributing to a heavy carbon footprint
Emergency declared in Venice, Italy, due to historic flooding
"St. Mark's Basilica has sustained serious damage, like the entire city and its islands," Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro announced
Meteor streaks through the sky over St. Louis
Hundreds reported seeing a bright flash of light across the sky in at least two counties
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China is treating 2 people with a highly contagious form of the plague
Officials in Beijing confirm rare cases of deadly disease, leaving residents of the densely-packed capital city with some unanswered questions
LASIK eye surgery should be taken off market, ex-FDA adviser says
An estimated 20 million Americans have undergone the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision
New antibiotics needed "yesterday" to fight drug-resistant infections
Antibiotics are expensive to develop and because their use is limited, there's not a lot of profit potential for manufactures
"I cannot think of a greater health emergency"
Health experts sound alarm about climate change's growing and potential impact on kids, as detailed in annual report in medical journal The Lancet
CDC report identifies new potentially deadly superbugs
One antibiotic resistant superbug wasn't even on the CDC's radar five years ago, but has since spread around the globe
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Twinkies Cereal coming to a grocer near you
Hostess and Post Cereals collaboration will bring the treat to the breakfast table starting next month
Carbon emissions to rise until 2040 even with targeted cuts
Global demand for oil will continue to rise for at least another decade, the International Energy Agency predicts
DoorDash and delivery workers still at odds over pay
Labor group disputes claim by nation's biggest food-delivery app that couriers now earn more than $18 an hour
U.S. manufacturers group hacked by China, report says
National Association of Manufacturers, which lobbies for its U.S. companies, said it took "swift action" to secure its networks
Google to offer checking accounts. Don't bet on them being free
Citibank, which is partnering with the search giant, plans to offer Googlers accounts with the bank's standard terms
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Rodney Reed's lawyers file to overturn conviction
Reed is scheduled to be executed on November 20 for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites
Death of U.S. teacher in Dominican Republic
The death of an American teacher in the Dominican Republic is being investigated as murder. Police say they found Patricia Anton in her apartment in Puerto Plata. Her hands and feet were bound. Officials say the 63-year-old was strangled. Jericka Duncan reports.
American woman apparently strangled in the Dominican Republic
Colleagues say Patricia Anton brought joy and laughter to the school she worked in, as police hunt leads in what they say looks like a deadly robbery at her home
Ex-TV medical correspondent charged with asking girl for racy photos
Dr. Bruce Hensel, who was with KNBC-TV for years, denies it; authorities say he used an app to request the images from the daughter of an acquaintance
Georgia man executed for 1994 killing of store clerk
Two days before his scheduled execution, a co-defendant released a statement that he overheard another co-defendant confess to being the shooter
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SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Rare images of Mercury in transit
Mercury skipped across the vast, glaring face of the sun in a rare celestial transit Monday. Stargazers used solar-filtered binoculars and telescopes to spot Mercury -- a tiny black dot -- as it passed directly between Earth and the sun.
SpaceX launches internet satellites
SpaceX launched one of its Falcon 9 rockets from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, carrying an additional 60 solar-powered Starlink internet relay satellites into orbit. The rocket's first stage later successfully landed back on Earth for a record fourth time.
Mercury puts on rare show as it passes across the sun
The solar system's smallest, innermost planet resembled a tiny black dot Monday as it passes directly between Earth and the sun
SpaceX launches another 60 solar-powered internet satellites
Initial service is expected to begin next year with global connectivity expected in 2021
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Mary Whyte's portraits of veterans
"We the People" is a collection of watercolor paintings depicting the diversity of U.S. service members from every state of the union
The fall of the Berlin Wall
Looking back at the wall that once divided Germany during the Cold War, and its collapse in November 1989
Photos: California wildfires
Extreme winds fanned the flames as fires threatened large portions of the Golden State
The 50 most popular baby boy names
Noah, Liam, Carter – how many of these popular male baby names do you know?
Why it's tough to be a dinosaur
Cartoonist Hugh Murphy's series of books details the tribulations modern life poses for a Tyrannosaurus Rex with very short arms
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CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Dating apps
Dating apps offer seemingly endless potential matches at your fingertips, turning an intimate experience into something that feels more like a video game. But because users hide behind virtual profiles, it's easy to ghost, harass, and view others as non-human — and now that bots are populating these platforms, some actually are. As the industry continues to grow, some experts question whether dating app companies are really interested in helping people find love, or if they have an incentive to keep people in an endless cycle of searching and matching without any real connection.
Gaza ceasefire ends two days of fighting
There's a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad following deadly violence along the Strip. Also, protests in Bolivia have reignited after Senator Jeanine Añez named herself interim president, and Britain's Prince Charles is celebrating his birthday in India. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Women find freedom through Double Dutch
In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. Today, we are taking a trip down memory lane to the days when jumping double dutch was a go-to pastime for African-American girls. Nikki Battiste reports.
Backstage at Celine Dion's "Courage" tour
For the first time in more than a decade, Celine Dion is touring the U.S. as part of her 10th world tour. The Canadian powerhouse is performing more than 100 shows. On Friday she’ll release her 27th studio album, “Courage.” The album and tour come more than three years after the death of René Angélil, her husband and manager. Gayle King got exclusive backstage access at her first U.S. stop.
Real-life Iron Man shatters Guinness record
A real-life Iron Man has shattered a Guinness world record. British inventor Richard Browning went 85 mph in a jet suit. That's more than double the previous record that he set two years ago. Anthony Mason has more.
