Trump orders federal workers back to office 5 days a week
White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.
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What to know about Donald and Melania Trump's new meme coins
Donald and Melania Trump launched new cryptocurrencies over the weekend. Some experts are advising investors to be cautious.
Trump orders Justice Department to not enforce TikTok ban
The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law.
Airlines cancel flights and Houston airports close ahead of storm
Airports are readying for major disruptions in Texas, Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast before anticipated wintry blast.
Trump to sign orders ending diversity programs
Trump is set to axe funding dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government.
Elon Musk's DOGE faces lawsuit as Donald Trump is inaugurated
National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm, alleges the Department of Government Efficiency is breaking a federal a law.
Trump to declare a national energy emergency on his first day
Donald Trump will declare national energy emergency, with goal of allowing more energy production in Alaska.
Costco workers ready to strike on Feb. 1, Teamsters say
Costco Teamsters voted to authorize nationwide walkout by more than 18,000 workers over wages and benefits.
Trump threatens steep tariffs against Canada and Mexico
President Trump opted against deploying a blanket tariff against U.S. trading partners, but kept the heat on Canada and Mexico.
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How do you prove a credit card debt is uncollectible?
Proving that your old credit card debt is uncollectible could save you a lot of hassle — and a lot of money.
Comprehensive vs. collision auto insurance: What's the difference?
These coverages can protect your vehicle, but they're not always required — or necessary. Here's what to consider.
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What is the gold standard?
While the gold standard is no longer in use, it still influences how investors view and value gold today.
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Walt Disney and FuboTV to combine their online live TV businesses
The proposed merger would join two internet TV bundles that together have 6.2 million subscribers.
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
AI voice scams are on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.
Scammers are using AI-powered voice-cloning tools to prey on people. But experts say there's a simple way to protect you and your family.
YouTube TV again hiking its price — here's what a subscription will cost
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Bezos denies Musk claim that the Amazon founder predicted Trump loss
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Trump Media's stock is halted after sudden plunge in DJT shares
Trading in Trump Media, owner of Truth Social, was halted briefly on Tuesday after the stock suddenly plunged.
Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.
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Live updates from Trump's first full day of second term
President Trump signed hundreds of executive actions after his presidential inauguration on Monday.
Trump pardons about 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
President Trump pledged on the campaign trail to absolve those who were charged for their conduct on Jan. 6, 2021.
Trevor Noah to host 2025 Grammy Awards
Comedian Trevor Noah will return to the Grammy Awards stage to host the 2025 ceremony — his fifth consecutive year leading the ceremony.
Trump orders federal workers back to office 5 days a week
White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.
Fire at Turkish ski resort kills least 66 people, injures dozens more
Witnesses say guests at a ski resort hotel in Turkey tried to escape a fire that killed at least 10 people with ropes and sheets hung from windows.
Watch Live: Elise Stefanik's confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador
Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to champion President Donald Trump's "America first" agenda on the global stage.
American Ryan Corbett's family says he's freed in Taliban prisoner swap
Afghanistan's Taliban government announced the release of 2 Americans in a prisoner exchange. Ryan Corbett's family says he's one of them.
L.A. area sees increased fire risk as new fires break out in San Diego County
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.
Trump's DOGE executive order says Musk's efforts will focus on IT
Trump on Monday signed an executive order to create Elon Musk's DOGE, with a mandate to improve federal IT systems.
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Planning to retire at 65? Most Americans have to stop working earlier.
Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning.
Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2025. Here's what to know.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Here's what to know about House bill to expand Social Security benefits
Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.
Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.
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Trump threatens steep tariffs against Canada and Mexico
President Trump opted against deploying a blanket tariff against U.S. trading partners, but kept the heat on Canada and Mexico.
Supreme Court grants new hearing for woman on Oklahoma death row
The Supreme Court has ordered lower courts to review the case of the only woman on Oklahoma's death row.
Trump's DOGE executive order says Musk's efforts will focus on IT
Trump on Monday signed an executive order to create Elon Musk's DOGE, with a mandate to improve federal IT systems.
Trump moves to revoke clearances for officials who signed Hunter Biden letter
The action was part of a slew of measures signed by President Trump hours after he was sworn in.
Judge blocks release of Smith's report on Trump documents case to lawmakers
The first volume of special counsel Jack Smith's report on the 2020 election case against President Trump was released last week.
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Trump threatens steep tariffs against Canada and Mexico
President Trump opted against deploying a blanket tariff against U.S. trading partners, but kept the heat on Canada and Mexico.
Trump's DOGE executive order says Musk's efforts will focus on IT
Trump on Monday signed an executive order to create Elon Musk's DOGE, with a mandate to improve federal IT systems.
Trump orders federal workers back to office 5 days a week
White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.
Trump orders Justice Department to not enforce TikTok ban
The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law.
Airlines cancel flights and Houston airports close ahead of storm
Airports are readying for major disruptions in Texas, Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast before anticipated wintry blast.
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Trump threatens steep tariffs against Canada and Mexico
President Trump opted against deploying a blanket tariff against U.S. trading partners, but kept the heat on Canada and Mexico.
Supreme Court grants new hearing for woman on Oklahoma death row
The Supreme Court has ordered lower courts to review the case of the only woman on Oklahoma's death row.
Trump's DOGE executive order says Musk's efforts will focus on IT
Trump on Monday signed an executive order to create Elon Musk's DOGE, with a mandate to improve federal IT systems.
Trump moves to revoke clearances for officials who signed Hunter Biden letter
The action was part of a slew of measures signed by President Trump hours after he was sworn in.
Trump claims U.S. "split the atom." New Zealand says that's false.
After President Trump's claim, a mayor in New Zealand pointed out that work to split the atom was actually pioneered by physicist Ernest Rutherford.
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More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.
Trump moves to withdraw U.S. from the World Health Organization
President Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term, beginning the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization.
Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn
A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement — but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs — was seized in France last year.
Bird flu detected in commercial poultry flock in Georgia, officials say
Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
A stuntman's body was changing. It took nearly a decade to find out why
Ray Kohn knew something was wrong, but it took several years dozens of doctor's visits to find an answer.
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"Supergiant" sea bug named after Darth Vader found in South China Sea
Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea crustacean while researching culinary patterns in Vietnam.
Trump claims U.S. "split the atom." New Zealand says that's false.
After President Trump's claim, a mayor in New Zealand pointed out that work to split the atom was actually pioneered by physicist Ernest Rutherford.
Men confess to brutal murder after over 20 years on the run
After nearly 22 years in hiding, the two fugitives were arrested in near Barcelona.
Fire at Turkish ski resort kills least 66 people, injures dozens more
Witnesses say guests at a ski resort hotel in Turkey tried to escape a fire that killed at least 10 people with ropes and sheets hung from windows.
Journalist shot dead, prosecutor's office bombed in Peru
Gaston Medina previously told the Committee to Protect Journalists he received death threats related to his reporting.
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Frankie Grande on "Henry Danger: The Movie"
Performer, actor, and dancer Frankie Grande stars as the villainous Frankini in the new Nickelodeon kids' film "Henry Danger: The Movie," now streaming on Paramount Plus. Grande discusses his role and the movie's superhero action in an exclusive interview.
Trevor Noah to host 2025 Grammy Awards
Comedian Trevor Noah will return to the Grammy Awards stage to host the 2025 ceremony — his fifth consecutive year leading the show.
Extended interview: Steve Guttenberg
In this web exclusive, actor Steve Guttenberg ("Police Academy," "Cocoon," "Three Men and a Baby") talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Lisa Ling about his relationship with his late father (whom he called his "anchor") and his support as Steve built up a Hollywood career, which he experienced as "a regular person living an extraordinary life." He also talks about being a caregiver to his father after his diagnosis of kidney failure.
Steve Guttenberg talks the L.A. wildfires, and caring for his hero dad
As the Palisades Fire exploded in his hometown, the actor was moving abandoned cars so emergency vehicles could get through. He spoke about the importance of making a difference; and about caring for his late father, Stanley, whom he calls his "anchor."
Steve Guttenberg on caring for a hero, and being one
As the Palisades Fire exploded, Steve Guttenberg, one of the biggest movie stars of the 1980s and '90s, was moving abandoned cars so emergency vehicles could get through. Six sleepless days later, and with much of his hometown reduced to ruins, he was still there to help protect his and his neighbors' homes. He spoke with CBS News contributor Lisa Ling about the importance of making a difference; and about caring for his late father, Stanley, whom he calls his "anchor," and whom he writes about in the book "Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero."
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Trump's DOGE executive order says Musk's efforts will focus on IT
Trump on Monday signed an executive order to create Elon Musk's DOGE, with a mandate to improve federal IT systems.
Trump orders Justice Department to not enforce TikTok ban
The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
TikTok starts restoring U.S. service after shutdown over divest-or-ban law
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to issue an executive order on Monday to postpone the ban on TikTok from going into effect.
Clock is ticking for TikTok and its American users
TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on Sunday and called on the Biden administration for clarification on the new law. A White House spokesperson Saturday called TikTok's statement a "stunt." Ali Bauman has the latest details on the situation.
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
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Georgia fire chief shot dead while helping driver who hit deer in Alabama
Authorities say murder charges have been issued for a man accused of fatally shooting a Georgia fire chief in rural Alabama.
Men confess to brutal murder after over 20 years on the run
After nearly 22 years in hiding, the two fugitives were arrested in near Barcelona.
Journalist shot dead, prosecutor's office bombed in Peru
Gaston Medina previously told the Committee to Protect Journalists he received death threats related to his reporting.
Border Patrol agent shot dead on Vermont highway, near Canadian border
A U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally shot on a highway in northern Vermont south of the Canadian border, authorities said.
Romance scam "money mules" sentenced in case that ended with death
Three Chicago-area residents were charged in connection with moving more than $3.5 million for an overseas-based romance scam network.
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FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday, sending a test satellite into orbit. The mission wasn't a complete success though, as the booster crashed while trying to land on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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Dangerous winter storm sweeps across South
Texas is one of eight states under winter storm warnings because of expected snow and freezing temperatures. Parts of the South haven't seen similar conditions in decades. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Trump's non-traditional 2nd inauguration
President Trump's second inauguration on Monday deviated from traditional norms in a few different ways. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Global reaction to Trump's return to office
President Trump signed off on dozens of executive orders Monday with some impacting foreign policy and climate change, prompting reaction from around the world. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more from London.
How Trump is changing the Justice Department
The Department of Justice is already experiencing sweeping changes under the Trump administration. The president has issued an executive order taking aim at what he calls the "weaponization" of the Justice Department. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Trump's immediate effect on southern border
President Trump issued a number of executive actions Monday relating to immigration. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more on the border policies now unfolding.