Court tosses out kids' climate-change lawsuit
A three-judge panel ruled that the questions brought up in the case are best dealt with by legislators, not courts.
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J&J Risperdal damages slashed from $8 billion to $6.8 million
Original settlement stemmed from the case of a man who said taking the drug as a boy caused him to grow breasts.
As Australia burns, it's Murdoch vs. Murdoch on climate change
Media mogul's son is the latest to accuse him of downplaying the role of global warming in the lethal blazes.
Best Buy probes "misconduct" allegation against CEO
Probe reportedly sparked by anonymous letter alleging chief exec Corie Barry had an improper romantic relationship.
14 states sue to block Trump administration's food stamp cuts
New federal rule limiting food aid "turns a blind eye" to local job issues facing poor adults, lawsuit alleges.
Jet Blue: That'll be $80 to check two bags at airport
JetBlue passengers now must pay $35 for first checked bag and $45 for second bag. When will other airlines follow?
Can R.E.M. stop Trump campaign from playing its songs?
Iconic rock band the latest artists to object to their music being used at political events for President Donald Trump.
Google parent Alphabet joins $1 trillion club
Investors still high on Big Tech despite mounting political concerns about the industry's size and influence.
Lawsuit demands Zuckerberg give up control of Facebook
Anti-trust suit by stalled rivals calls Facebook "one of the largest unlawful monopolies ever seen in the United States."
A fruitful life: Remembering Frieda Caplan, the exotic fruit lady
The entrepreneur, who died Saturday at age 96, made a number of exotic fruits and vegetables, from kiwi to ginger, household names
Trump finds campaign foe in "Mini" Mike Bloomberg
Despite his seeming long-shot chances for the presidency, Bloomberg has become a favorite target for President Trump on Twitter
U.S. Treasury to soon begin selling 20-year bonds
The new offering between 10-year and 30-year bonds could help finance U.S.'s enormous $1 trillion annual deficits.
Why wine sales are falling for the first time in 25 years
Wine consumption in the U.S. slowed for the first time in 25 years, thanks in part to young adults' changing tastes.
Starbucks, home of the $4 latte, is moving into poor areas
Coffee chain plans to open or remodel 85 "community stores" by 2025 in rural and urban neighborhoods across the U.S.
U.S.-China's Phase One deal eases tensions, but issues remain
Analysts say the Phase One deal does little to force China to make major economic reforms.
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Next Navy aircraft carrier to be named after African American Pearl Harbor hero
Instead of presidents or admirals, an enlisted sailor will be honored when the USS Doris Miller is christened.
Nadler calls White House impeachment rebuttal "errant nonsense"
Nadler is among the seven impeachment managers who will prosecute the impeachment case in the Senate trial.
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
Ex-Trump adviser Gary Cohn says China tariffs "totally hurt the U.S."
President Trump's former top economic adviser said he doesn't believe the tariffs on Chinese imports helped the U.S. reach a different outcome.
Cornyn says Democrats "getting cold feet" on impeachment
"Maybe they ought to withdraw the articles of impeachment and start over again," the majority whip said.
Reaching out: How caring letters help in suicide prevention
One psychiatrist's long-forgotten idea on giving support to those hospitalized or treated for depression or attempting suicide is being revived, and is finding positive results in an era of texting
Premature births: One of the biggest public health threats facing the U.S.
One in 10 births in this country is premature, one of the highest rates in the industrialized world; author Sarah DiGregorio says we must do better
Harry and Meghan no longer "working members" of royal family
Buckingham Palace confirms the couple will give up their official His and Her Royal Highness titles.
Texas woman convicted in husband's murder: "He wasn't supposed to die"
In her first TV interview, the Texas woman at the center of a case prosecutors say was all about "sex, lies, money, and murder" tells "48 Hours" what happened the night of the murder.
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Yelp names its top restuarant: a shawarma food truck
Shawarma Guys has nearly 500 five-star reviews and serves out 900 plates a day.
Power of the pencil in the digital age
In this digital age, people are likely to grab a keyboard to craft a message. But business owner Caroline Weaver is working to make sure the pencil is not erased.
California's gig worker law makes small biz rethink staffing
Companies hiring California freelancers must be able to prove the contractors really are working for themselves.
Sea and be seen: Turning plastic bottles into swimwear
A brother-sister duo has "upcycled" more than 500,000 plastic bottles since their swimwear company's inception.
California data privacy law to hit businesses across U.S.
The new law gives consumers control over the personal information companies collect, store and often share with others.
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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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Dumplings: A delicious tradition
Though found in most every cuisine, dumplings are an everyday staple for Chinese families around the world – and an important custom as Lunar New Year celebrations begin
The mystery of the reappearing Klimt painting
"Portrait of a Lady" vanished from an Italian art gallery 23 years ago – and then just as mysteriously turned up last month, hidden within the gallery's walls
Puerto Rico governor fires emergency director
Some of the aid has allegedly been sitting in the warehouse since Hurricane Maria struck in 2017.
Harry and Meghan no longer "working members" of royal family
Buckingham Palace confirms the couple will give up their official His and Her Royal Highness titles.
Painting found in Italian gallery wall confirmed to be long-lost Klimt
One of the art world's biggest mysteries has been solved.
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Nadler calls White House impeachment rebuttal "errant nonsense"
Nadler is among the seven impeachment managers who will prosecute the impeachment case in the Senate trial.
Transcript: Rep. Jerry Nalder on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Jerry Nadler that aired Sunday, January 19, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Cornyn says Democrats are "getting cold feet" on impeachment
"Maybe they ought to withdraw the articles of impeachment and start over again," the majority whip said.
Transcript: Sen. John Cornyn on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senator John Cornyn that aired Sunday, January 19, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
A fruitful life: Remembering Frieda Caplan, the exotic fruit lady
The entrepreneur, who died Saturday at age 96, made a number of exotic fruits and vegetables, from kiwi to ginger, household names
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Nadler calls White House impeachment rebuttal "errant nonsense"
Nadler is among the seven impeachment managers who will prosecute the impeachment case in the Senate trial.
Transcript: Rep. Jerry Nalder on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Jerry Nadler that aired Sunday, January 19, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Cornyn says Democrats are "getting cold feet" on impeachment
"Maybe they ought to withdraw the articles of impeachment and start over again," the majority whip said.
Transcript: Sen. John Cornyn on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senator John Cornyn that aired Sunday, January 19, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Ex-Trump adviser Gary Cohn says China tariffs "totally hurt the U.S."
President Trump's former top economic adviser said he doesn't believe the tariffs on Chinese imports helped the U.S. reach a different outcome.
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The year of Laura Dern
The actress stars in two Oscar-nominated movies, and is nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as a razor-sharp divorce lawyer in "Marriage Story"
Sunday Profile: Laura Dern
The actress, who this week received her third Academy Award nomination for her performance in the Noah Baumbach drama, "Marriage Story," also currently stars in Greta Gerwig's Oscar-nominated adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women." For Dern, it seems Hollywood and real-life have often been intertwined, ever since the very beginning. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith.
The mystery of the reappearing Klimt painting
"Portrait of a Lady" vanished from an Italian art gallery 23 years ago – and then just as mysteriously turned up last month, hidden within the gallery's walls
The reappearing Klimt
"Portrait of a Lady," by the Austrian master Gustav Klimt, vanished from an Italian art gallery 23 years ago – and then just as mysteriously turned up last month, hidden within the gallery's walls. Seth Doane reports.
Mumford & Sons on playing with a "sense of abandon"
With the recent release of "Delta," their third straight #1 album, the British group that broke through with a banjo-driven folk/rock sound are indisputably among the biggest bands of the past decade
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Almanac: Neon lights
On January 19, 1915, French inventor Georges Claude received a U.S. patent for his "System of Illuminating by Luminescent Tubes" ... tubes filled with neon gas
Kidnapped 14-year-old girl alerted friends of her location on Snapchat
"Where am I?" the girl messaged friends.
Lawsuit demands Zuckerberg give up control of Facebook
Anti-trust suit by stalled rivals calls Facebook "one of the largest unlawful monopolies ever seen in the United States."
Google parent Alphabet joins $1 trillion club
Investors still high on Big Tech despite mounting political concerns about the industry's size and influence.
Microsoft plans to erase its entire carbon footprint since 1975
Company promises to cut its emissions via reforestation, soil management and, eventually, high-tech carbon capture.
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Turning an ocean menace into a meal
As kelp forests off America's West Coast are being decimated by voracious urchins, threatening other species' survival, a unique partnership between scientists and a seafood company hopes to turn a menace into a delicacy
SpaceX delays dramatic Crew Dragon abort test
Dramatic SpaceX in-flight abort test is intended to clear the way to send astronauts to the International Space Station.
Court tosses out kids' climate-change lawsuit
Three-judge panel rules that the questions brought up in the case are best dealt with by legislators, not courts.
As Australia burns, it's Murdoch vs. Murdoch on climate change
Media mogul's son is the latest to accuse him of downplaying the role of global warming in the lethal blazes.
Microsoft plans to erase its entire carbon footprint since 1975
Company promises to cut its emissions via reforestation, soil management and, eventually, high-tech carbon capture.
Health
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Premature births: One of the biggest public health threats facing the U.S.
One in 10 births in this country is premature, one of the highest rates in the industrialized world; author Sarah DiGregorio says we must do better
Reaching out: How caring letters help in suicide prevention
One psychiatrist's long-forgotten idea on giving support to those hospitalized or treated for depression or attempting suicide is being revived, and is finding positive results in an era of texting
Teen suicide: Risk factors, warning signs and prevention
Resources for teens and parents offering important information and support
Four teachers sue Delta Air Lines over California fuel dump
At a news conference, the teachers described the fuel as drizzling down like raindrops with "overwhelming" fumes.
CDC screening airport passengers for mysterious new virus
The rare pneumonia-like virus has caused at least two deaths, and has spread from China to other countries in Asia.
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A fruitful life: Remembering Frieda Caplan, the exotic fruit lady
The entrepreneur, who died Saturday at age 96, made a number of exotic fruits and vegetables, from kiwi to ginger, household names
Trump finds campaign foe in "Mini" Mike Bloomberg
Despite his seeming long-shot chances for the presidency, Bloomberg has become a favorite target for President Trump on Twitter
U.S. Treasury to soon begin selling 20-year bonds
The new offering between 10-year and 30-year bonds could help finance U.S.'s enormous $1 trillion annual deficits.
Why wine sales are falling for the first time in 25 years
Wine consumption in the U.S. slowed for the first time in 25 years, thanks in part to young adults' changing tastes.
Starbucks, home of the $4 latte, is moving into poor areas
Coffee chain plans to open or remodel 85 "community stores" by 2025 in rural and urban neighborhoods across the U.S.
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Texas woman convicted in husband's murder: "He wasn't supposed to die"
In her first TV interview, the Texas woman at the center of a case prosecutors say was all about "sex, lies, money, and murder" tells "48 Hours" what happened the night of the murder.
Woman convicted in suicide texting case to be released from jail
Inside the groundbreaking case of a crime of the digital age — a young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life.
Kidnapped 14-year-old girl alerted friends of her location on Snapchat
"Where am I?" the girl messaged friends.
Drivers in Australia can be fined up to $11,000 for tossing a lit cigarette
Officials in New South Wales are enforcing harsher penalties amid unprecedented destruction from wildfires.
Former Congressman Chris Collins sentenced to 26 months
Collins, who had represented Buffalo since 2013, was the first member of Congress to back President Trump.
Space
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SpaceX delays dramatic Crew Dragon abort test
Dramatic SpaceX in-flight abort test is intended to clear the way to send astronauts to the International Space Station.
Mysterious objects found orbiting supermassive black hole: study
Are they just gas, or are they stars? Astronomers now believe the unusual objects may be a hybrid of both.
Second all-female spacewalk devoted to space station battery replacements
NASA resumes battery replacement work aboard the International Space Station with the second all-female spacewalk.
Ex-Navy SEAL is NASA's first Korean-American astronaut
Kim is a first-generation Korean-American whose parents came to the U.S. in the 1980s to provide a better life for their children.
Teen discovers rare new planet 3 days into NASA internship
NASA's planet hunter satellite TESS has discovered an exoplanet orbiting two stars instead of one — and it was identified by a high school intern.
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Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature
The Denver Art Museum presents the country's largest Monet exhibit in more than two decades, exploring the Impressionist's fascination with light, and how tragedy colored his work
Surprising stars who have never won an Oscar
No thanks to the Academy.
Animals doing people things
A gorilla looking at iPhone photos, an elk drinking red wine... the line between human activity and animal behavior is furrier than one might think
Animals in the wrong place at the wrong time
A hippo at a Swatch store, a squirrel in the Phillies dugout — you won't believe where these animals have popped up ...
Meghan Markle's style, from "Suits" to the royal family
Whatever's next for the the Duchess of Sussex, she's sure to do it in royal fashion.
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An eye on the Supreme Court as impeachment heads to the Senate
CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down what to expect from the Supreme Court this year as Washington prepares for impeachment.
Will the Senate impeachment trial lead to TV fireworks?
Our panelists break down what to expect as the impeachment trial comes to a head this week.
Ex-Trump adviser Gary Cohn: China tariffs "totally hurt the U.S."
The former top White House economic adviser said he does not believe the tariffs imposed on billions of dollars worth of goods imported from China helped the U.S. reach a preliminary trade deal with Beijing.
Cornyn says Democrats "getting cold feet" on impeachment
The top Republican suggested that Democrats are showing a "lack of confidence in what they've done so far."
Nadler: White House rebuttal to impeachment “errant nonsense”
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee is one of seven Democrats who will prosecute the House's case against the president in his Senate trial.
