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How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Woman claims power provider is breaking Texas price-gouging law with sky-high charges during state's deep-freeze outages.
Financial services giant TIAA names first woman CEO
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Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
Walmart expands COVID-19 vaccine access to 35 states
The nation's biggest retailer offering immunizations -- a booster shot to U.S. efforts with more than 20 pharmacy chains.
Homemade baby formula can be life-threatening, FDA says
Food regulators warn that DIY baby formula can lead to nutritional imbalances and foodborne illness.
LA orders $5 per hour "hazard pay" hike for grocery workers
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Mr. Potato Head brand goes gender-neutral, dropping "Mr." title
In an effort to promote inclusivity, the iconic Mr. Potato Head brand is dropping the "Mr." title.
Twitter to let users charge followers to see premium posts
The site is also working on other new products, including Communities that let users chat about favorite topics.
Senate Democrats move immediately to "Plan B" on minimum wage
The move comes after Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled Thursday night that a $15 minimum wage hike cannot be included in the Senate COVID relief package.
FAA seeks $27,500 from passenger it says struck flight attendant
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"Ugly" label helps sell misshapen fruit and veggies
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What to do if you didn't get a stimulus check
Americans may still have options if they didn't receive a payment in the first two rounds of emergency relief.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
As lawmakers debate the next round of stimulus aid, some want to limit the number of people who would get a check.
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Senate Democrats move immediately to "Plan B" on minimum wage
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FBI focusing on one possible suspect in Capitol officer's death
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U.S. targeted Iran-backed militias with seven 500-pound bombs
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How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
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Intel report finds MBS approved operation to "capture or kill" Khashoggi
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Hate crime charges filed in stabbing of Asian American man in NYC
Charges come as activists are raising alarms about the recent spate of violence and racism against Asian Americans.
Lady Gaga's dogs recovered safely after dogwalker shot
A woman brought the dogs to the LAPD's Olympic Community Police Station around 6 p.m, said Captain Jonathan Tippett.
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U.S. targeted Iran-backed militias with seven 500-pound bombs
The airstrike was the first military action authorized by President Biden and was designed to send a message to Iran.
Atlantic Ocean circulation weakens, sparking climate worries
New study finds evidence of an unprecedented slowdown in North Atlantic Ocean circulation, likely to due to human-caused climate change.
Prince Harry opens up about "toxic" U.K. press
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Russians push rail trolley across border to leave North Korea
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Lady Gaga's dogs recovered safely after dogwalker shot
A woman brought the dogs to the LAPD's Olympic Community Police Station around 6 p.m, said Captain Jonathan Tippett.
Jeremy Lin says he was called "coronavirus" during game
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FBI focusing on one possible suspect in Capitol officer's death
The official said the unidentified assailant was using bear spray against multiple people during the January 6 assault.
FAA seeks $27,500 from passenger it says struck flight attendant
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Lady Gaga's dogs recovered safely after dogwalker shot
A woman brought the dogs to the LAPD's Olympic Community Police Station around 6 p.m, said Captain Jonathan Tippett.
Shaquille O'Neal hopes fans returning is a "sign we might be turning a corner"
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Bachelor finalist urges people to stop defending her racist photos
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Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
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Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
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U.S. will being Ebola monitoring program at airports next week
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Homemade baby formula can be life-threatening, FDA says
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How soon might you receive a $1,400 stimulus check?
Congress could pass the $1.9 trillion relief bill by mid-March, experts say. Here's what you need to know.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Woman claims power provider is breaking Texas price-gouging law with sky-high charges during state's deep-freeze outages.
Financial services giant TIAA names first woman CEO
Banking executive will succeed Roger Ferguson Jr. and become the second Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company.
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The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
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Hate crime charges filed in stabbing of Asian American man in NYC
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Ex-Olympic coach dies by suicide after facing charges
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FDA panel OKs Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
An FDA advisory panel voted Friday in favor of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine. If the FDA gives the final approval, millions of doses could ship out as early as this weekend. The news comes as the CDC warns declines in cases and hospitalizations may be stalling. Dr. Dara Kass, and ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN to discuss the latest in the fight against COVID-19.
CBS viewers raise $300K for military families in need
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House set to approve $1.9 trillion stimulus plan
The House is set to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, possibly without Republican support. Kris Van Cleave shares the latest.