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.
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Coronavirus takes heavy toll on restaurant owners and employees
In the first three weeks of March, restaurant sales were down 47% nationwide and 7 out of 10 owners laid off employees and cut work hours.
How will U.S. pay for $2 trillion stimulus package?
Where will all that money for massive amounts of health and economic aid come from? Can America afford the added debt?
Wall Street's rally rolls on, aided by health care stocks
Investors were buoyed by health care companies announcing developments that could slow the pandemic.
Hedge funder: I made $2.6 billion off coronavirus crash
Bill Ackman's huge gains in less than a month could spark scrutiny of controversial manager and his hedge fund cohorts.
Amazon warehouse workers walk out over coronavirus
Workers in Staten Island, New York, say the e-commerce giant is not doing enough to protect them from getting sick.
Stimulus bill lets Americans raid retirement accounts
People can withdraw money penalty-free if they've suffered in the pandemic—but finance pros say it should be last resort.
Macy's to furlough most of its 130,000 workers
Macy's says it will rehire as many furloughed employees as it can once in-store retail business resumes.
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.
Experts: GM was hustling on ventilators before Trump's attack
General Motors says it'll produce 10,000 ventilators per month starting mid-April. Here's how automaker got there.
WeWork refuses to close, claiming office-sharing "essential"
Provider of co-working space is offering bonuses of $100 per day to workers who commute to its locations.
The disturbing history of tipping: "It's literally a slave wage"
The practice of tipping traces its roots to European aristocracy — and took on a new life in the U.S. after the Civil War.
Hair-dye kit sales soar as at-home workers cut off from salons
Consumers snapping up DIY hair-coloring since lockdowns started. Zoom video conferences highlight the imperfections.
Already struggling farmers hit hard by coronavirus
Daron Babcock started a small urban farm in Texas, but his business has been stunted during the deadly pandemic.
Help wanted: Coronavirus and job prospects for U.S. workers
Jobless claims have skyrocketed in the face of an unprecedented health crisis, but there are job openings at firms accommodating a nation undergoing a pandemic
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Some states facing legal challenges over abortion bans
Planned Parenthood, the ACLU and others filed legal complaints over abortion bans in Alabama, Iowa, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.
Empire State Building flashes red to honor first responders
The top of the New York City landmark has a siren-like light revolving around its famed needle.
Coronavirus takes heavy toll on restaurant owners and employees
In the first three weeks of March, restaurant sales were down 47% nationwide and 7 out of 10 owners laid off employees and cut work hours.
Immigration lawyers sue feds over risks of in-person virus hearings
They want in-person immigration hearings replaced with remote one until the pandemic ends and remote ways to communicate with immigrant clients.
Emergency field hospital erected in the middle of Central Park
Field hospitals are often used in times of war. And according to experts on the front lines, that's what this is.
Idaho governor faces deadline on anti-transgender laws
With residents under a coronavirus "stay-at-home" order, protesters lost the opportunity to make their voices heard in person.
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.
Can this simple ventilator help slow coronavirus death rate?
The OxVent is comprised of three simple pieces: a control box, a transparent container with a pump inside, and a monitor used to track ventilation.
Coronavirus updates: U.S. COVID-19 outbreak set to become world's deadliest
Americans have been thrust to the forefront of the global pandemic, with at least 32 states telling all but essential workers to stay at home.
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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
Generous portions: This restaurant donates 100% of its profits
A finance executive took a leap of faith to exemplify what's possible with a "'better for the world' kind of crazy."
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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: U.S. COVID-19 outbreak set to become deadlier than China's
Americans have been thrust to the forefront of the pandemic, with at least 32 states telling all but essential workers to stay at home.
12-year-old girl dies from coronavirus
Dying from the virus at such a young age "is a very rare occurrence," said government spokesman Dr Emmanuel Andre, adding that her death "shook us".
Hundreds of Americans flown out of locked-down Nepal
U.S. State Department arranged the flight for those wanting to get home during the pandemic but as many as 4,000 Americans are still there.
U.S. is swiftly deporting migrant children at the border
"Despite everything I experienced along the way, they deported me the next day," one indigenous teenager from Guatemala told CBS News.
Austria making everyone wear face masks in supermarkets
"I am fully aware that masks are alien to our culture," Austria's chancellor said. "This will require a big adjustment."
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Coronavirus updates: U.S. COVID-19 outbreak set to become deadlier than China's
Americans have been thrust to the forefront of the pandemic, with at least 32 states telling all but essential workers to stay at home.
Coronavirus updates from March 30, 2020
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a nationwide call to doctors and nurses to join what he called the "front lines" of the war on COVID-19.
Empire State Building flashes red to honor first responders
The top of the New York City landmark has a siren-like light revolving around its famed needle.
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.
Who should play Joe Exotic in a "Tiger King" movie?
There can be only one Tiger King.
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Immigration lawyers sue feds over risks of in-person virus hearings
They want in-person immigration hearings replaced with remote one until the pandemic ends and remote ways to communicate with immigrant clients.
U.S. is swiftly deporting migrant children at the border
"Despite everything I experienced along the way, they deported me the next day," one indigenous teenager from Guatemala told CBS News.
What is Project Airbridge?
States and hospitals are desperate for more medical equipment and supplies.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Rural governors tell Trump of supply shortages
They warned that despite the worsening coronavirus situation in New York and other urban areas, more sparsely populated parts of the country need help, too.
Abortion in Texas will resume, despite attorney general orders
A federal judge halted Texas's temporary ban on abortion, allowing the procedure to resume despite the state's suspension of "non-essential" procedures.
Entertainment
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Who should play Joe Exotic in a "Tiger King" movie?
There can be only one Tiger King.
Stephon Marbury is trying to help deliver 10M masks to NYC
The gear is for hospital workers and first responders in the front lines against coronavirus.
Performing arts online: Bringing theater to socially-distancing audiences
In lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic? Broadway and West End theatre, concert performances, opera and improv comedy are as close as your remote.
Country singers nationwide mourn hit-maker Joe Diffie
The 61-year-old country music legend died from complications related to coronavirus.
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Screening site promised by Trump takes step toward expansion
The Project Baseline website remains focused on just four California counties
Can this simple ventilator help slow coronavirus death rate?
The OxVent is comprised of three simple pieces: a control box, a transparent container with a pump inside, and a monitor used to track ventilation.
Amazon warehouse workers walk out over coronavirus
Workers in Staten Island, New York, say the e-commerce giant is not doing enough to protect them from getting sick.
The 2020 Census: How our nation in counting on us
The once-in-a-decade enumeration of everyone in America has been launched – and pandemic or not, the work of the Census Bureau will go on
How to live AND work at home without going stir crazy
David Pogue offers advice on maintaining productivity and social relationships while observing social-distancing protocols (and yes, cats are allowed!)
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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.
Air pollution clearing due to coronavirus lockdowns
Satellite images show strict lockdowns to stop the spread of the coronavirus are also having an impact on the environment.
Nature up close: Allowing nature to tend to our souls
"Sunday Morning" contributing videographer Judy Lehmberg offers a break from the virus
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Coronavirus updates: U.S. COVID-19 outbreak set to become deadlier than China's
Americans have been thrust to the forefront of the pandemic, with at least 32 states telling all but essential workers to stay at home.
12-year-old girl dies from coronavirus
Dying from the virus at such a young age "is a very rare occurrence," said government spokesman Dr Emmanuel Andre, adding that her death "shook us".
First-hand accounts from health care workers battling virus
Health care workers in New York protested over the weekend the lack of protection.
Abortion in Texas will resume, despite attorney general orders
A federal judge halted Texas's temporary ban on abortion, allowing the procedure to resume despite the state's suspension of "non-essential" procedures.
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.
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Coronavirus takes heavy toll on restaurant owners and employees
In the first three weeks of March, restaurant sales were down 47% nationwide and 7 out of 10 owners laid off employees and cut work hours.
Wall Street's rally rolls on, aided by health care stocks
Investors were buoyed by health care companies announcing developments that could slow the pandemic.
Amazon warehouse workers walk out over coronavirus
Workers in Staten Island, New York, say the e-commerce giant is not doing enough to protect them from getting sick.
Macy's to furlough most of its 130,000 workers
Macy's says it will rehire as many furloughed employees as it can once in-store retail business resumes.
Experts: GM was hustling on ventilators before Trump's attack
General Motors says it'll produce 10,000 ventilators per month starting mid-April. Here's how automaker got there.
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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.
"Grim Sleeper" serial killer found dead in prison
The stepmother of a victim named Barbara Ware said she was shocked by the news.
Hanukkah stabbings victim dies 3 months after attack
Josef Neumann, 72, died Sunday night, the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council said in a tweet.
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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.
Coronavirus to stop astronaut's family from attending launch
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy is dealing with some unexpected changes as he prepares for launch next month.
Early spring equinox brings planetary entertainment
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and a crescent moon will be clustered together in the southeastern sky just before daybreak.
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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.
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
America's most conservative colleges in 2020, ranked
Brigham Young, Notre Dame, Bob Jones -- which university is No. 1?
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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.
Eye Opener: Over 1,000 virus deaths in NY
New York has reported over 1,000 fatalities due to the coronavirus pandemic as a Navy ship docks in Manhattan to assist overwhelmed hospitals. Also, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is refusing to let the Zaandam cruise ship dock in Fort Lauderdale, despite the four coronavirus deaths onboard. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
CBS News mourns loss of colleague Maria Mercader
CBS News has been overwhelmed with grief at the loss of a beloved friend and colleague, Maria Mercader. She is among the victims of COVID-19's deadly reach.
D.C. reverend shares coronavirus experience
Timothy Cole, the leader of the historic Christ Church in Georgetown joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss being the first person who tested positive for coronavirus in Washington D.C.
South Korea's fight against coronavirus
While the U.S. and many other nations are still bracing for the worst, South Korea stands in sharp contrast. The rate of the new cases there peaked late last month and are still under 10,000. Fewer than 160 people have died. Ramy Inocencio has a look.
