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Apple could be short of iPhone Pros this holiday season
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Crypto lender BlockFi declares bankruptcy as FTX contagion spreads
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Elon Musk says Twitter verification will re-launch next week
Previous plan to offer a blue check to anyone paying $8 a month was scrapped after a rash of impersonators.
NAACP, ADL call for Twitter ad boycott after Musk reinstates Trump
Social media site's billionaire owner has reneged on promise to form a "content moderation council," civil rights groups say.
Elon Musk says he'll never bring Alex Jones back on Twitter
Twitter's new owner said he has "no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain."
These Twitter accounts have been reinstated by Elon Musk
"We're back. Let that sink in," tweeted satirical right-wing outlet Babylon Bee after being suspended for eight months.
"#RIPTwitter": Memes fly as users wonder if Twitter will survive
Chaos reigns at the beleaguered social media company even as Elon Musk continues to crack jokes.
Musk gives Twitter workers ultimatum to decide job fate
Billionaire tells employees that success at the embattled social media platform will require them to be "extremely hardcore."
Elon Musk is publicly firing workers who argue with him
Musk said he wants "free speech" to flourish on Twitter. But when an employee disagreed with the CEO, he tweeted, "He's fired."
Amazon to lay off thousands of workers, reports say
As the U.S. economy slows, the online retailer plans to cut as many as 10,000 jobs and close unprofitable divisions.
Musk axes content moderators tracking abuse on Twitter
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5 officers charged after Black man paralyzed following ride in police van
The five New Haven police officers were charged with second-degree reckless endangerment and cruelty to persons.
Kellyanne Conway meets with House Jan. 6 committee staffers
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Houston closes schools as city remains under boil water notice
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Buffalo supermarket gunman pleads guilty to murder, domestic terrorism
The gunman pleaded guilty to all state charges brought in a 25-count indictment. He will serve life in prison without parole.
China's Xi Jinping faces calls to resign amid unprecedented protests
"Down with Xi Jinping! Down with the Communist Party!" protesters could be heard chanting in videos circulated online.
Police kill man who allegedly murdered family of teen he kidnapped
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United Furniture sued after firing 2,700 workers in the night
An attorney for the workers wants the company to provide 60 days of back pay and benefits.
MyPillow guy Mike Lindell wants to run the Republican Party
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Abortion care startup touts the merits of telemedicine
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Abortion pill startup sells meds to women who aren't pregnant
Company says giving patients abortion pills before they're needed provides "peace of mind."
Community aids in Filipino food truck's pandemic rebound
Owner encourages customers to "give a high five" to local businesses raising prices. "It means a lot."
Small business faces big challenges: Inflation and 18-hour days
"Would you be comfortable paying $36 for a hamburger? That's kind of what it's worth," says restaurant owner Jenna Petersiel.
For small businesses, looming recession brings uncertainty
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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
With Americans' nest eggs mostly held in 401(k)s and IRAs, the swoon could force many to delay their retirement.
Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year
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Kellyanne Conway meets with House Jan. 6 committee staffers
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MyPillow guy Mike Lindell wants to run the Republican Party
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These Republicans say they won't vote for McCarthy to be House speaker
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Woman sues Kraft over Velveeta Shells & Cheese cooking time
Plaintiff said she wouldn't have paid price for cheesy pasta if she had known it would take over 3½ minutes to cook.
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Apple could be short of iPhone Pros this holiday season
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Crypto lender BlockFi declares bankruptcy as FTX contagion spreads
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Balenciaga sues production company over ad campaign debacle
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MyPillow guy Mike Lindell wants to run the Republican Party
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Congress faces lengthy legislative to-do list in lame-duck session
Lawmakers face a long list of legislative items they must address before the end of the 117th Congress.
White House unveils first lady's holiday theme of "We the People"
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Houston closes schools as city remains under boil water notice
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Health agencies renaming "monkeypox" as "mpox" to help fight stigma
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Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
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CDC says it's now tracking a new COVID variant known as XBB
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Apple could be short of iPhone Pros this holiday season
Protests among FoxConn workers spread to major Chinese cities as residents chafe under "zero-COVID" policies.
How a man's beheading 50 years ago led France to end the death penalty
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Man charged in 1983 killings of women found dead in their homes
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China's Xi Jinping faces calls to resign amid unprecedented protests
"Down with Xi Jinping! Down with the Communist Party!" protesters could be heard chanting in videos circulated online.
Family seeks answers after U.S. woman's death in Mexico: "I want the truth"
The father of Shanquella Robinson wants answers after his daughter's death at resort near Cabo San Lucas was judged as non-accidental.
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Will Smith "completely understands" if people aren't ready for his new film
Will Smith says he would understand if audiences are not ready to see him in his newest film, "Emancipation," so soon after the infamous Oscars slap.
Andrea Bocelli: Keeping Christmas all in the family
The tenor's transcendent voice has made him one of the bestselling classical music artists of all time. Now, he's recorded "A Family Christmas," an album of holiday favorites, with his daughter, Virginia, and son, Matteo.
For Andrea Bocelli, singing is a family affair
Andrea Bocelli's transcendent voice has made him one of the bestselling classical music artists of all time. Now, he's recorded "A Family Christmas," an album of holiday favorites, with his daughter, Virginia, and son, Matteo. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with Bocelli and his children about passing down a passion for music and performance.
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Bob Weir on how his long, strange trip turned classical
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FBI using robots to sort through top secret files
Decades of FBI case files are now being sorted by robots in a new high-tech facility in Virginia. The agency hopes this will speed up the work of agents investigating new crimes. Scott MacFarlane has more.
U.S. bans imports of equipment made by Huawei, ZTE
It's the first time the FCC has banned sales of new equipment out of national security concerns.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Amazon workers in 30 other countries protest on Black Friday
Activists rallied in front of Bezos' Manhattan penthouse and walked out of St. Louis warehouse to protest working conditions.
Apple faces "major shortages" of iPhone 14, analyst says
Holiday shoppers could struggle to find the tech giant's new iPhone as COVID-19 surge in China hampers production.
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World's largest active volcano erupting for first time in almost 40 years
Given the huge volcano's history, USGS urged residents "at risk" of lava flows to review their preparation measures.
SpaceX sends supplies to space station in 54th launch this year
The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 7,700 pounds of equipment and supplies, including two new solar array panels.
NASA managers thrilled with initial results of moon mission
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
Humans will live on the moon "in this decade," NASA official says
"We're going to be sending people down to the surface and they're going to be living on that surface and doing science," NASA official Howard Hu said.
A bird that hadn't been seen for 140 years has been caught on video, scientists say
The black-naped pheasant-pigeon was photographed with a remote camera trap set up by a research team on an island of Papua New Guinea.
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5 officers charged after Black man paralyzed following ride in police van
The five New Haven police officers were charged with second-degree reckless endangerment and cruelty to persons.
How a man's beheading 50 years ago led France to end the death penalty
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Man charged in 1983 killings of women found dead in their homes
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U.S. woman wanted for questioning in Mexico
Authorities in Mexico are seeking the extradition on an American woman to face questioning about the death of Shanquella Robinson. Police say she was killed in a direct attack, not an accident. Criminal defense attorney Deborah Blum, who is not directly involved in the case, joins CBS News to discuss what that could entail.
Buffalo supermarket gunman pleads guilty to murder, domestic terrorism
The gunman pleaded guilty to all state charges brought in a 25-count indictment. He will serve life in prison without parole.
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SpaceX sends supplies to space station in 54th launch this year
The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 7,700 pounds of equipment and supplies, including two new solar array panels.
NASA's Orion capsule entering lunar orbit
NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft will arrive in lunar orbit Friday, revolving in the opposite direction of the moon's natural rotation. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca speaks with Bill Harwood about how the mission is going.
NASA managers thrilled with initial results of moon mission
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
NASA sends Orion capsule past the moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft soared over the moon on Monday as part of the Artemis mission to eventually get astronauts back to the moon. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood dives into the mission.
Humans will live on the moon "in this decade," NASA official says
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Buffalo supermarket shooter pleads guilty
The 19-year-old gunman who killed 10 people in a white supremacist shooting rampage at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York, last May pleaded guilty to murder and terrorism charges. Payton Gendron faces a sentence of life in prison without parole. "Hate will not win," Mayor Byron Brown said after the court hearing.
Why FTX's collapse could have a global impact
Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi has filed for bankruptcy after more than 100 FTX companies also failed just weeks ago. Theodore Schleifer, a Silicon Valley reporter for Puck News, joins CBS News to discuss the global impact of the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and more.
How to get the best holiday travel deals
With the holiday travel season in full swing, travelers looking to book last-minute plans can save a lot of money depending on where they go and when they leave. MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joined CBS News to go over the best ways to save.
MoneyWatch: Cyber Monday deals launch
With Black Friday over, Cyber Monday is back and is bigger than ever for shoppers. Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch joined CBS News to talk about the best deals this season.
Chevron allowed to pump oil in Venezuela
The Biden administration has decided to ease some of its oil sanctions in Venezuela, giving Chevron a limited opportunity to pump oil in the South American country. Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin American Energy Program at Rice University and a nonresident fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia, joins CBS News to discuss.