The real stars of "Stranger Things"? All those brand names
The hit Netflix series' seamless twining of stories and products is changing how companies market their brands
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Worker fired for telling customers to "go back to their country"
Employee loses his job days after questioning the citizenship of Hispanic customers in an incident captured on video
Boeing says its costs from the 737 Max mount to $4.9 billion
The company is taking the charge to cover compensation to airlines that canceled thousands of flights
Doorbell cams raise privacy fears and concerns about bias
Critics say Amazon's Ring appears to stir up fears of crime even as rates are falling. Others say the cams
Americans still think they can make money flipping houses
Many people say real estate is a better investment than stocks, bonds or gold—the real numbers show otherwise
Some FaceApp privacy concerns may be overblown
Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson tells CBSN there's little evidence to back up photo fears around Russian-owned app
So you want to spend the night in a Wienermobile
In Chicago, lovers of hot dogs and kitsch alike can now rent Oscar Mayer's flagship vehicle -- parking is included
Nike's Colin Kaepernick ad is nominated for an Emmy
"Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything," Kaepernick says
Toys R Us return begins with baby steps: 2 new stores
Company that bought the Toys R Us name in a bankruptcy court sale will start a new toy story with outlets in N.J. and Texas
Elizabeth Warren calls private equity firms "vampires"
Presidential hopeful introduces bill that would curb investors' ability to milk profits from struggling companies
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
House approves $15 minimum wage for workers
A $15 federal minimum wage would give a raise to 17 million workers and "likely" boost pay for 10 million more, the CBO found this month
Pricey gear sold for just $94.48 in Prime Day glitch
"I just bought a 3000$ telescope for 94.48," one customer shared
A Manson "murder" house in Los Angeles is for sale
Notorious property in the city's Los Feliz district is for sale for the first time in over 20 years
Uber glitch overcharges customers 100 times their fares
One passenger complained she was charged $1,308 on her credit card instead of $13.08, prompting a fraud alert
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Americans reflect on the pain of being told "go back to your country"
"I have been told countless times to go back to my country. So many times that I can't even remember"
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to Rio Grande Valley
The move means asylum seekers will now be sent to a Mexican state the U.S. government warns Americans travelers not to visit because of widespread crime and the risk of being kidnapped
Trump and Melania meet with Buzz Aldrin to remember moon landing
President Trump and the first lady are taking pictures with the remaining Apollo 11 crew and family
After 7 kids get cancer, chemical in city's water scrutinized
Ripon, California, is just one of dozens of cities across the country dealing with the possibly harmful chemical
Iran claims video proves U.S. did not destroy its drone
New video released as President Trump says there was "no doubt" that a U.S. warship destroyed the drone
Mitch Petrus, who won Super Bowl with Giants, dead at age 32
Petrus had worked outside all day at his family shop, and that his cause of death is listed as heat stroke, coroner says
Possible motive revealed in studio arson attack that killed 33
Witness accounts and reports suggested the man had a grudge against Kyoto Animation
Two more accusers come forward after Jeffrey Epstein denied bail
The 66-year-old financier is charged with two counts of sex trafficking involving minors
Red Sox fans give extra ticket to homeless man at Fenway Park
John, a Red Sox fan, had a blast watching the game and singing along to "Sweet Caroline" with the group of 20-year-olds
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Nomadness Travel Tribe creates safe space for black travelers
Nomadness Travel Tribe is the New Age, international roadmap for African-American travelers
A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
He wants to end "energy poverty" around the globe
More than 1 billion people worldwide don't have access to electricity. Henry Louie wants to change that with microgrids.
An online art gallery that strips art world of its pretense
Tze Chun's Uprise Art is turning the art-buying experience on its head, cultivating a new generation of collectors
Pearl Street Caviar aims to popularize pricey delicacy
Craig Page is working to change caviar's image and cost as a food for the 1% so it it can be enjoyed by the 99%
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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
What to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s
Millennials take note: The key to retiring on time is starting to save money early. Follow this advice from experts
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Congress considers crackdown on trophy hunting
A bill known as the CECIL Act takes aim at trophy hunting imports – but some say these hunts help conservation more than hurt it
Red Sox fans give extra ticket to homeless man at Fenway Park
John, a Red Sox fan, had a blast watching the game and singing along to "Sweet Caroline" with the group of 20-year-olds
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to Rio Grande Valley
The move means asylum seekers will now be sent to a Mexican state the U.S. government warns Americans travelers not to visit because of widespread crime and the risk of being kidnapped
Owning slaves doesn't make person racist, says New Hampshire lawmaker
Renewed discussions of racism in America have emerged in light of the president's recent tweets and North Carolina rally, where Trump supporters chanted, "Send her home" about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar
National Weather Service bakes biscuits in a car
The agency performed the hilarious experiment to warn locals of the dangerous heatwave this weekend
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U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to Rio Grande Valley
The move means asylum seekers will now be sent to a Mexican state the U.S. government warns Americans travelers not to visit because of widespread crime and the risk of being kidnapped
Owning slaves doesn't make person racist, says New Hampshire lawmaker
Renewed discussions of racism in America have emerged in light of the president's recent tweets and North Carolina rally, where Trump supporters chanted, "Send her home" about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar
Trump and Melania meet with Buzz Aldrin to remember moon landing
President Trump and the first lady are taking pictures with the remaining Apollo 11 crew and family
U.S. Treasury sanctions target senior Hezbollah operative
The Trump administration is continuing what it describes as its maximum pressure campaign
Vote on 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund to be held Tuesday
Sen. Rand Paul blocked the Senate from voting to reauthorize the fund this week
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Congress considers crackdown on trophy hunting
A bill known as the CECIL Act takes aim at trophy hunting imports – but some say these hunts help conservation more than hurt it
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to Rio Grande Valley
The move means asylum seekers will now be sent to a Mexican state the U.S. government warns Americans travelers not to visit because of widespread crime and the risk of being kidnapped
U.S. Treasury sanctions target senior Hezbollah operative
The Trump administration is continuing what it describes as its maximum pressure campaign
New survey reveals world's most admired woman
The former first lady has dethroned Angelina Jolie on YouGov's list
Possible motive revealed in studio arson attack that killed 33
Witness accounts and reports suggested the man had a grudge against Kyoto Animation
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"Cats" trailer unveils all-star cast as felines
Some Twitter users used words like "weird" "disturbing" and "horrifying" to describe the cat makeovers.
Norah O'Donnell tells Colbert the icon she wants to emulate
Norah O'Donnell started as anchor and managing editor of "CBS Evening News" on July 15
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"Coach Drake": The story behind baseball's 6-year-old internet sensation
The assistant pitching coach for the Kalamazoo Growlers quickly won over fans with his dancing and arguments with umpires
A$AP Rocky could be detained for another week
American rapper A$AP Rocky has been in jail in Sweden for two weeks -- and now, a Swedish prosecutor wants to keep him in custody for another week. Some U.S. lawmakers are demanding Rocky's release, calling it a human rights issue. The rapper was arrested for alleged involvement in a street fight in Stockholm last month, which was caught on video.
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Doorbell cams raise privacy fears and concerns about bias
Critics say Amazon's Ring appears to stir up fears of crime even as rates are falling. Others say the cams
Some FaceApp privacy concerns may be overblown
Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson tells CBSN there's little evidence to back up photo fears around Russian-owned app
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Uber glitch overcharges customers 100 times their fares
One passenger complained she was charged $1,308 on her credit card instead of $13.08, prompting a fraud alert
FaceApp sparks myths and privacy fears. Here's where your photos go
Consumers flocked to the app to get a glimpse of their older selves, but fears are growing over its privacy policy
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SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Building Giant Magellan, the world's largest telescope
The telescope's resolution will be ten times better than that of the Hubble Space telescope
Wildfires could grow exponentially as climate warms
Drier conditions are a key factor behind the biggest wildfires, and researchers say we're likely to see more in the future
Lunar eclipse on 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 launch
The lunar spectacle falls on the same date when, five decades earlier, Apollo 11 began its voyage to the moon
Meet the women behind NASA's historic moon landing
Poppy Northcutt, Joann Morgan and Margaret Hamilton were critical to the success of the Apollo 11 mission
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After 7 kids get cancer, chemical in city's water scrutinized
Ripon, California, is just one of dozens of cities across the country dealing with the possibly harmful chemical
Know the signs of heat stroke before it's too late
Record-breaking temperatures are expected in at least 14 different states by this weekend
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
Data show "tsunami" of opioids across U.S. as death toll rose
Pharmaceutical firms shipped 76 billion oxycodone and other pills to drugstores as opioid epidemic was worsening
Drugstore chain CVS developing home kidney dialysis device
Drugstore chain starts trials of machine that could change life for millions of patients and upend a $35 billion market
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Worker fired for telling customers to "go back to their country"
Employee loses his job days after questioning the citizenship of Hispanic customers in an incident captured on video
Boeing says its costs from the 737 Max mount to $4.9 billion
The company is taking the charge to cover compensation to airlines that canceled thousands of flights
Doorbell cams raise privacy fears and concerns about bias
Critics say Amazon's Ring appears to stir up fears of crime even as rates are falling. Others say the cams
Americans still think they can make money flipping houses
Many people say real estate is a better investment than stocks, bonds or gold—the real numbers show otherwise
The real stars of "Stranger Things"? All those brand names
The hit Netflix series' seamless twining of stories and products is changing how companies market their brands
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Twice-deported man charged in killing of Iowa mom and her kids
Guatemalan was booted out of the U.S. in 2010 and 2011, but he's accused of killing a mother and her 2 kids in Des Moines, Iowa this week
4 Chicago cops fired over alleged coverup of teen's shooting
The city's Fraternal Order of Police condemned the dismissals, and the officers were not criminally charged in connection with the black teen's killing
Phillly cops to be fired over racist posts
A group of 13 Philadelphia police officers will be fired over racist or offensive Facebook posts. More than 50 other officers are being reprimanded or suspended. Don Dahler reports.
Man shouting "You die!" sets fire to anime studio, killing 33
Officials said the suspect entered the studio and doused it with accelerant; many staff couldn't escape the smoke and flames
Jeffrey Epstein denied bail
A federal judge in New York refused to grant bail for wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, citing the risk of danger to the community. Epstein is facing charges of abusing underage girls. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman and correspondent Mola Lenghi join CBSN with the latest.
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How realistic is a mission to Mars?
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says it's doable to send astronauts to the moon within two years and to Mars in the next four years. How realistic is that? CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN from the Kennedy Space Center with a look at the challenges involved.
50 Years Later: Apollo 11 on the "CBS This Morning" podcast
The podcast will travel back in time in the coming days to reflect on the historic launch and landing
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Building Giant Magellan, the world's largest telescope
The telescope's resolution will be ten times better than that of the Hubble Space telescope
NASA pleads for steady funding for moon mission
NASA's goal of landing astronauts on the moon in 2024 won't be possible without steady funding from Congress
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Manson Family murders: The terrifying story in pictures
A look at the cult slayings that shocked – and scared – America
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Evidence photos from the police shooting of Danroy "DJ" Henry Jr.
Evidence from the scene of Pace University student DJ Henry’s fatal encounter with Officer Aaron Hess in Mount Pleasant, N.Y.
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
Deadliest highway in every state
These are the highways with the highest rate of fatal crashes
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Homeless man gifted ticket to Red Sox game
When this group of 20-year-olds saw a man asking for water outside of Fenway Park, they decided to give him something more – a ticket to the Red Sox game. They had a blast together watching the game and singing "Sweet Caroline."
Preview: Elon Musk on SpaceX and a link to history
SpaceX founder Elon Musk's rocket launches have a unique tie to the Apollo program, as he explains to Time magazine editor-at large Jeffrey Kluger, in this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" July 21.
Japanese studio fire under investigation
Officials are investigating the deadly arson fire at an anime studio in Japan. CBSN contributor and senior fellow at the the Asia Society Isaac Stone Fish joined CBSN to talk about the fire and other news from the region, including the latest on protests in Hong Kong.
Cops fired for alleged coverup of teen's shooting
The Chicago Police Board on Thursday fired four police officers for allegedly covering up a white officer's 2014 fatal shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald. The board found the officers exaggerated the threat posed by the 17-year-old McDonald to justify his shooting by Jason Van Dyke.
Baseball's 6-year-old sensation, Coach Drake
Adorable videos show 6-year-old Drake Livingston, also known as "Coach Drake," giving pep talks to players and arguing with the umpires at Kalamazoo Growlers games in Michigan. It's his first year as an assistant pitching coach in the summer college league -- but he's quickly becoming a fan favorite. Vladimir Duthiers reports.