Lack of home COVID-19 tests hurting war against pandemic
At-home coronavirus tests in the U.S. are pricey and often hard to find. It didn't have to be this way.
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U.S. Treasury amends proposal to track nearly all bank accounts
The administration now proposes to ask banks to report account information only for accounts with $10,000 or more in transfers.
In-N-Out Burger shuts in San Francisco over vaccine dispute
"We refuse to become the vaccination police for any government," an official for the burger chain said.
U.S.coal use rising in 2021 — first increase in 7 years
Soaring natural gas costs across the U.S. in 2021 have led to a resurgence of coal-fired electricity.
America's troubled relationship with paid time off for dads
Only 5% of fathers take at least two weeks of parental leave. That hurts both men and women, experts say.
World is set to extract twice as much fossil fuel as climate allows
Existing plans for fossil fuel extraction promise "worsening climate disasters," UN report warns.
Apple releases new MacBook Pro powered by new processors
Investing in the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips has the helped tech giant avoid supply-chain bottlenecks plaguing competitors.
Shopping online for the holidays? Beware empty virtual shelves
Ecommerce customers face more out-of-stock notices amid strong consumer demand and supply-chain snarls.
Cheaper, sleeker hearing aids may hit drugstores next year
Americans with mild hearing loss may soon be able to buy hearing aids at their local drugstores.
Bitcoin tops $66,000 on mainstream hopes for crypto craze
Launch of the first exchange-traded fund linked to bitcoin draws new investors hoping to bet on the digital asset
Bank overdraft fees hit record highs during pandemic
Survey finds banks increased average fees above $35 in some cities, as Americans struggled financially amid COVID-19.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Delta variant spreads.
Interested in bitcoin? Here's a new way to invest
First U.S. exchange-traded fund tied to the digital coin launches on the New York Stock Exchange.
U.S. has 23% more flu cases this year than last, Walgreens says
With sales of flu-fighting products up sharply, pharmacy chain reminds people to get their annual flu shots.
Holiday toy-shopping tips: "Shop right now"
Toy Insider's Marissa Silva also recommends heading to smaller stores — with a list and a budget.
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FDA authorizes Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots
The CDC must also weigh in before additional doses can be administered nationwide
Apparent human remains found near Brian Laundrie's belongings, FBI says
The FBI said "we don't have all the answers yet."
Senate Democrats' voting right bill fails in face of GOP opposition
The procedural vote to begin debate on the Freedom to Vote Act was 49 in favor to 51 against, far short of the 60 votes needed.
Netflix employees stage walkout over Dave Chappelle special
The group is demanding Netflix remove the David Chappelle special.
Successful pig-to-human kidney transplant a "transformative moment"
The surgeon who conducted the transplant said it marks a "transformative moment in organ transplantation."
Bank overdraft fees hit record highs during pandemic
Survey finds banks increased average fees above $35 in some cities, as Americans struggled financially amid COVID-19.
Queen Elizabeth "reluctantly" takes doctors' advice to cancel trip
Buckingham Palace wouldn't provide any details on the British monarch's health, beyond an assurance that she remained "in good spirits" after being advised to rest for a few days.
Governments set to increase fossil fuel production despite warnings
If the Earth hits 1.5°C of global warming, the U.N. has warned the world can expect "extreme events unprecedented in the observational record."
Michael Keaton discusses his unique versatility on 60 Minutes
Sunday, Keaton talks with Jon Wertheim about his craft, career and new role in the Hulu miniseries "Dopesick."
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Facebook exec says company doesn't profit off underage users
Head of "safety" at the social media company told senators that internal research on mental health impact was misinterpreted.
Why shoppers are finding many products hard to find
Consumers are encountering shortages of everything from toilet paper to Batman toys. Blame the world's fragile supply chain.
"Buy now, pay later" loans are everywhere. Experts say beware.
Such loans offer "instant gratification," but may carry hidden costs and encourage consumers to rack up debt.
Activision to pay $18 million to settle harassment claims
Money will go to employees at the video game publisher who experienced sexual harassment.
New Apple update allows health data sharing
A new Apple device feature allows sharing health information with loved ones and your doctor. Dr. Tara Narula looks at how it works and the privacy concerns over personal data.
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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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World is set to extract twice as much fossil fuel as climate allows
Existing plans for fossil fuel extraction promise "worsening climate disasters," UN report warns.
Genetics linked to how much methane cows release
Cows are responsible for about 40% of global methane emissions.
Taliban blames U.S. as 1 million Afghan kids face death by starvation
As the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan spirals out of control under Taliban rule, the militant group tells CBS News "the U.S. should release our money, so we can save more children."
Russia bringing back COVID shutdown amid record daily deaths
While vaccines are readily available, uptake has remained stubbornly low amid widespread mistrust. Now the Kremlin is ordering all businesses to close in a bid to gain control.
North Korea confirms test of missile designed for submarine launch
Tuesday's launch is the most high-profile weapons test by North Korea since U.S. President Joe Biden took office in January.
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Apparent human remains found near Brian Laundrie's belongings, FBI says
The FBI said "we don't have all the answers yet."
FDA authorizes Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots
The CDC must also weigh in before additional doses can be administered nationwide
Netflix employees stage walkout over Dave Chappelle special
The group is demanding Netflix remove the David Chappelle special.
Senate Democrats' voting right bill fails in face of GOP opposition
The procedural vote to begin debate on the Freedom to Vote Act was 49 in favor to 51 against, far short of the 60 votes needed.
Shopping online for the holidays? Beware empty virtual shelves
Ecommerce customers face more out-of-stock notices amid strong consumer demand and supply-chain snarls.
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Senate Democrats' voting right bill fails in face of GOP opposition
The procedural vote to begin debate on the Freedom to Vote Act was 49 in favor to 51 against, far short of the 60 votes needed.
Bank overdraft fees hit record highs during pandemic
Survey finds banks increased average fees above $35 in some cities, as Americans struggled financially amid COVID-19.
White House details plans to vaccinate 28 million children ages 5-11
Children will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school.
U.S. Treasury amends proposal to track nearly all bank accounts
The administration now proposes to ask banks to report account information only for accounts with $10,000 or more in transfers.
In-N-Out Burger shuts in San Francisco over vaccine dispute
"We refuse to become the vaccination police for any government," an official for the burger chain said.
Entertainment
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Netflix employees stage walkout over Dave Chappelle special
The group is demanding Netflix remove the David Chappelle special.
Film crew shot 30 hours of footage on trip to space station
If the project stays on track, the movie will beat a Hollywood production announced last year by NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX, starring Tom Cruise, to the silver screen.
John Grisham on thriller "The Judge's List"
Author John Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Judge's List." It's his 37th book published in the past 33 years, but first to feature a serial killer. He also talks about his work with the Innocence Project and how it informs his fiction.
Judge approves Kanye West's request to change name to "Ye"
The rapper is now legally known as Ye, his longtime nickname.
1 dead, 2 injured as fans fall from stands at Phish concert
Police are investigating the fatal incident at San Francisco's Chase Center, 1 of 2 falls from the upper seats, but say there's no evidence of foul play.
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Shopping online for the holidays? Beware empty virtual shelves
Ecommerce customers face more out-of-stock notices amid strong consumer demand and supply-chain snarls.
Bitcoin tops $66,000 on mainstream hopes for crypto craze
Launch of the first exchange-traded fund linked to bitcoin draws new investors hoping to bet on the digital asset
Boeing zeros in on cause of Starliner launch scrub
Boeing hopes to be ready for another Starliner launch try in the first half of 2022.
Apple releases new MacBook Pro powered by new processors
Investing in the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips has the helped tech giant avoid supply-chain bottlenecks plaguing competitors.
Cheaper, sleeker hearing aids may hit drugstores next year
Americans with mild hearing loss may soon be able to buy hearing aids at their local drugstores.
Science
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Fossil stuck in 100 million-year-old amber is oldest "true crab" ever discovered
The tiny crab bridges an evolutionary gap that stumped scientists for years.
World is set to extract twice as much fossil fuel as climate allows
Existing plans for fossil fuel extraction promise "worsening climate disasters," UN report warns.
Genetics linked to how much methane cows release
Cows are responsible for about 40% of global methane emissions.
Governments set to increase fossil fuel production despite warnings
If the Earth hits 1.5°C of global warming, the U.N. has warned the world can expect "extreme events unprecedented in the observational record."
First lunar samples in over 45 years key to moon's history
The rock samples are the youngest ever collected, and indicate there was volcanic activity on the Moon much later than previously thought.
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FDA authorizes Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots
The CDC must also weigh in before additional doses can be administered nationwide
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
New York City requiring vaccine for cops, firefighters, city workers
The mandate affecting the nation's largest police department and over100,000 other workers carries a Nov. 1 deadline for getting the first vaccine dose.
Lack of home COVID-19 tests hurting war against pandemic
At-home coronavirus tests in the U.S. are pricey and often hard to find. It didn't have to be this way.
In-N-Out Burger shuts in San Francisco over vaccine dispute
"We refuse to become the vaccination police for any government," an official for the burger chain said.
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Lack of home COVID-19 tests hurting war against pandemic
At-home coronavirus tests in the U.S. are pricey and often hard to find. It didn't have to be this way.
U.S. Treasury amends proposal to track nearly all bank accounts
The administration now proposes to ask banks to report account information only for accounts with $10,000 or more in transfers.
In-N-Out Burger shuts in San Francisco over vaccine dispute
"We refuse to become the vaccination police for any government," an official for the burger chain said.
U.S.coal use rising in 2021 — first increase in 7 years
Soaring natural gas costs across the U.S. in 2021 have led to a resurgence of coal-fired electricity.
America's troubled relationship with paid time off for dads
Only 5% of fathers take at least two weeks of parental leave. That hurts both men and women, experts say.
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Apparent human remains found near Brian Laundrie's belongings, FBI says
The FBI said "we don't have all the answers yet."
Suspected human remains found at site of Brian Laundrie manhunt
Authorities are investigating whether the remains belong to Brian Laundrie.
Gunman in Florida high school massacre pleads guilty to murder
Fourteen students and three staff members were killed on Valentine's Day 2018 during a seven-minute rampage through a three-story building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Judge allows video evidence seized from Josh Duggar
Duggar, who appeared on the TLC reality show "19 Kids and Counting" with his parents and siblings, was charged with two counts of downloading and possessing child pornography.
Manslaughter conviction of woman who had miscarriage sparks outrage
The state argued that the woman's use of methamphetamine caused her miscarriage, despite an autopsy finding no evidence this was the case.
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First lunar samples in over 45 years key to moon's history
The rock samples are the youngest ever collected, and indicate there was volcanic activity on the Moon much later than previously thought.
Boeing zeros in on cause of Starliner launch scrub
Boeing hopes to be ready for another Starliner launch try in the first half of 2022.
Film crew shot 30 hours of footage on trip to space station
If the project stays on track, the movie will beat a Hollywood production announced last year by NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX, starring Tom Cruise, to the silver screen.
Giant planet discovered orbiting dead star may be a glimpse into our solar system's future
Astronomers came across a Jupiter-like planet revolving around a dead star near the center of the Milky Way.
NASA studying solar array issue with Lucy asteroid probe
One of the Lucy probe's two solar arrays may not have fully deployed and locked in place after launch Saturday.
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Linda O'Keefe murder: Inside the investigation
Newport Beach Police give 11-year-old Linda O'Keefe a voice on Twitter hoping to solve her cold case 45 years later.
TV shows canceled or ended in 2021
This list contains everything from long-running favorites to short-lived Netflix sitcoms
Jasmine Hartin case: What happened on the pier?
A wealthy socialite and a senior police official end up on a moonlit pier in paradise. Then a single fatal shot rings out. Locals called it the crime of the young decade, but what happened?
Richest women in the world, ranked by net worth
Their fortunes start at $7 billion and go up — way up — from there
Devastating photos of tornado damage
Twisters wreak havoc across America.
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FBI: Apparent human remains found in Laundrie search
The FBI said apparent human remains were found near some of Brian Laundrie's personal belongings in a Florida reserve on Wednesday morning. The agency will likely be on scene for several days as the investigation continues. Watch Michael McPherson, special agent in charge of the FBI's Tampa field office, speak to reporters.
CBSN Originals: Deepfakes and the Fog of Truth
A new CBSN Originals documentary reveals the growing threat posed by technology that makes lies look true and the truth seem false.
Russia brings back COVID-19 restrictions
Russia has been reporting record-breaking numbers in new COVID-19 cases and deaths every day for the past week, forcing authorities to impose strict measures the country hasn't seen since last spring. President Vladimir Putin backed Wednesday a proposed nationwide "non-working" week starting October 30 to try to curb soaring infections. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina reports from Moscow.
Biden rolls out COVID vaccine plan for kids
As Americans await FDA approval for two COVID-19 booster shot options, President Biden is unveiling his plan to get kids ages 5 to 11 vaccinated. Dr. Taison Bell, medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to break down the news.
Michael Keaton discusses his versatility
Sunday, Keaton talks with Jon Wertheim about his craft, career and new role in the Hulu miniseries “Dopesick.”