The coronavirus is driving Americans into retirement
Teaching is "who I am," one Florida high school educator says. But she's "not willing to die" for it.
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Goldman Sachs expects FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine this year
Noting pace of research, investment bank says millions of Americans could get vaccinated by July of 2021.
Microsoft sees $95 billion boost on possible TikTok deal
Wall Street loves the software giant's "big bet" as a way to attract consumers and take on Facebook.
NAACP offers "race-conscious" investors a way to cash in
Civil rights group says its exchange-traded fund can deliver superior returns by empowering people of color.
FDA now lists more than 100 potentially toxic hand sanitizers
Federal agency says it's still finding methanol — or wood alcohol — in samples of some products from Mexico.
Companies "need to ban" skin-lightening creams, activist says
Cosmetics giants are being accused of hypocrisy for claiming to stand against racism, while at the same time promoting whiteness.
Google buys $450 million stake in ADT to fortify Nest
Search giant want to integrate internet-enabled products for the home with security technology.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson now a co-owner of bankrupt XFL
Actor joins investor group that is buying pro football league's parent company for $15 million.
Democrats reject offer to extend unemployment benefit short-term
Congressional Democrats argue that the White House does not understand the severity of the situation facing Americans.
Lord & Taylor files for bankruptcy
Parent company of Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank also filed. Many recent filers were already struggling but virus-forced closure of non-essential stores pushed them to brink.
Microsoft trying to buy TikTok's U.S. arm after talking with Trump
The president had said he was going to ban the popular video app from the U.S.
McDonald's, Target and Gap brand stores now require masks
More than 150,000 people in the United States have died due to the coronavirus.
James Murdoch resigns from News Corp board over editorial differences
The youngest son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, he had publicly disagreed with his father on issues including climate change.
Trump says he plans to ban TikTok from U.S.
"We're banning them from the United States," the president said.
$600 in jobless benefits end: "An impossible situation"
With no extension in sight, some 25 million unemployed workers will struggle to pay their rent or mortgage and other bills.
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Huge explosions rock Beirut, killing and wounding dozens
Lebanese media carried images of people trapped under rubble, some bloodied, after the huge explosions.
Isaias spawns deadly tornado, brings flooding and widespread outages
12 hours after coming ashore, Isaias was still sustaining near-hurricane-strength top winds of 70 mph.
Possible VP pick Susan Rice says she can handle pandemic
Rice said the coronavirus pandemic must be handled "far more effectively" than how the Trump administration is handling it.
New York City health commissioner resigns
Dr. Oxiris Barbot wrote that in her resignation letter that the department "must be better leveraged."
Trump on John Lewis' legacy: "He didn't come to my inauguration"
"He should have come," Mr. Trump told Axios. "I think he made a big mistake."
Person shot dead, 2 wounded at crowded L.A. mansion party
Police said they saw at least 200 people at the home in the Los Angeles hills, in violation of coronavirus restrictions.
Clorox wipes shortage might last until 2021
"Disinfecting wipes, which are the hottest commodity in the business right now, will probably take longer because it's a very complex supply chain to make them," the company's CEO told Reuters.
Strongest winds since Sandy could bring extensive outages
Upper-level air currents from Tropical Storm Isaias are expected to merge with the jet stream to produce pockets of hurricane force gusts.
3 men rescued from tiny Pacific isle after writing giant SOS in sand
Searchers spotted the distress signal from aircraft over the Pacific. Their boat strayed way off course and ran out of fuel at uninhabited Pikelot Island in Micronesia.
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Bookstore owners urge readers to go "beyond the book"
The bookstore said it has championed black authors and stories of the African diaspora for 13 years.
40% of black-owned businesses may not survive coronavirus
Largely deprived of federal aid, many African-American business owners are closing their doors for good.
An urban farm's quest to survive and thrive
Before the coronavirus, this non-profit farm was flourishing. Amid an uncertain future, they're still giving back.
Drone portraits capture stay-at-home era
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S., photographer Tec Petaja sought out a creative outlet and a way to give back.
New York bistro owner finds lifeline in rotisserie chickens
What started as a popup venture before the coronavirus crisis can "became something that can grow" for the future.
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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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How to watch the Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is about to peak.
Huge explosions rock Beirut, killing and wounding dozens
Lebanese media carried images of people trapped under rubble, some bloodied, after the huge explosions.
U.N. chief say virus causing education "generational catastrophe"
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it's led to biggest disruption of education ever, with schools closings in more than 160 countries affecting over 1 billion students.
Family says California-based man abducted by Iran in Dubai
"It is a violation of human rights. You can't just pick someone up in a third country and drag them into your country," Jamshid Sharmahd's son says.
Young child among 43 cruise ship passengers with virus
The outbreak on the MS Roald Amundsen raised new questions about safety on cruise ships during the pandemic.
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New York City health commissioner resigns
Dr. Oxiris Barbot wrote that in her resignation letter that the department "must be better leveraged."
Clorox wipes shortage might last until 2021
"Disinfecting wipes, which are the hottest commodity in the business right now, will probably take longer because it's a very complex supply chain to make them," the company's CEO told Reuters.
The coronavirus is driving Americans into retirement
Teaching is "who I am," one Florida high school educator says. But she's "not willing to die" for it.
Trump on 1,000 U.S. deaths a day from COVID-19: "It is what it is"
"I think it's under control," the president said, insisting his administration is "doing everything we can."
Obituary blames Trump and governor for man's COVID-19 death
"David's death was needless," his wife wrote, blaming "politicians who did not take this pandemic seriously and were more concerned with their popularity and votes than lives."
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Trump on 1,000 U.S. deaths a day from COVID-19: "It is what it is"
"I think it's under control," the president said, insisting his administration is "doing everything we can."
Trump signs bipartisan conservation legislation
The legislation provides nearly $3 billion annually to conservation projects and addresses the maintenance backlog on federal lands.
With early-voting states in mind, Trump campaign resets
"I know a lot of people look at the election countdown clock on our wall: it says 91 days," Stepien said Monday. "But ballots will be in the hands of North Carolina voters in 33 days."
Trump on John Lewis' legacy: "He didn't come to my inauguration"
"He should have come," Mr. Trump told Axios. "I think he made a big mistake."
House panel requests testimony from postmaster general amid mail delays
The House Oversight and Reform Committee is set to hold a hearing with the postmaster general September 17.
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MLB postpones another series as more players test positive
Thirteen players and staffers on the Cardinals have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Opera breathes new life into Circus Maximus
In this era of social distancing, Chris Livesay reports how an ancient place in Rome has become a safe performance space.
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: On-Site Opera
Since 2012, the New York City-based On-Site Opera has presented immersive operatic experiences in site-specific settings, from the Bronx Zoo to Harlem’s Cotton Club. The act of taking opera to new places has been affected by the pandemic, so they are now bringing opera to YOU, in special telephone concerts. In this rehearsal performance recorded especially for "CBS Sunday Morning," soprano Jennifer Zetlan and pianist David Shimoni perform Beethoven's "Auf dem Hügel sitz ich spähend." For more info visit osopera.org.
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Microsoft sees $95 billion boost on possible TikTok deal
Wall Street loves the software giant's "big bet" as a way to attract consumers and take on Facebook.
Google buys $450 million stake in ADT to fortify Nest
Search giant want to integrate internet-enabled products for the home with security technology.
Another doctored video of Nancy Pelosi goes viral on Facebook
Despite being labeled as partly false, the video remains up on Facebook.
SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts splash down after historic test flight
Sunday's splashdown was the first by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
The great broadband divide: Living without high-speed internet access
For about half of Americans, high-speed internet — a modern necessity, especially now during the COVID pandemic — is either unavailable or unaffordable.
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How to watch the Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is about to peak.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts splash down after historic test flight
Sunday's splashdown was the first by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
Isaias strengthens slightly as it pushes toward East Coast
A hurricane watch is in effect from South Santee River, South Carolina, to Surf City, North Carolina.
SpaceX Crew Dragon heads for Sunday splashdown
Splashdown will set the stage for operational Crew Dragon flights to begin later this year.
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New York City health commissioner resigns
Dr. Oxiris Barbot wrote that in her resignation letter that the department "must be better leveraged."
The coronavirus is driving Americans into retirement
Teaching is "who I am," one Florida high school educator says. But she's "not willing to die" for it.
Goldman Sachs expects FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine this year
Noting pace of research, investment bank says millions of Americans could get vaccinated by July of 2021.
Trump says coronavirus is "receding" even as deaths rise
The president continues to to tout his administration's actions, a day after one of his top health advisers warned the outbreak "is extraordinarily widespread."
Young child among 43 cruise ship passengers with virus
The outbreak on the MS Roald Amundsen raised new questions about safety on cruise ships during the pandemic.
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Google buys $450 million stake in ADT to fortify Nest
Search giant want to integrate internet-enabled products for the home with security technology.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson now a co-owner of bankrupt XFL
Actor joins investor group that is buying pro football league's parent company for $15 million.
Democrats reject offer to extend unemployment benefit short-term
Congressional Democrats argue that the White House does not understand the severity of the situation facing Americans.
Lord & Taylor files for bankruptcy
Parent company of Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank also filed. Many recent filers were already struggling but virus-forced closure of non-essential stores pushed them to brink.
Microsoft trying to buy TikTok's U.S. arm after talking with Trump
The president had said he was going to ban the popular video app from the U.S.
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Leaked bodycam footage shows George Floyd's final moments
For several minutes, Floyd is heard begging for help and calling for his mother.
Detective reveals how Idaho kids' bodies were found at stepdad's home
The testimony came during a preliminary hearing where a judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to hold Chad Daybell for trial.
Federal judge breaks silence about "madman" who killed her son
Judge Esther Salas is publicly speaking out about a shooting at her home last month in which authorities say a misogynistic lawyer killed her son and wounded her husband.
Justice for murdered Colorado mom Kelsey Berreth
Inside the shocking case against a Colorado man for the murder of his fianceé and how his secret girlfriend became the key witness against him -- showing investigators how she cleaned up a bloody crime scene
Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
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How to watch the Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year is about to peak.
SpaceX splashdown marks a milestone
When the SpaceX "Endeavour" capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday afternoon, it marked the successful end of the first U.S. commercial manned space mission. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details on the historic day, which had been 10 years in the making.
SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts splash down after historic test flight
Sunday's splashdown was the first by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
Crew Dragon prepped for weekend splashdown
The Crew Dragon splashdown will be NASA's first astronaut water landing in 45 years.
NASA launches mission to Mars
NASA launched its Perseverance rover on a seven-month journey to Mars, where it will search for signs of past life on the red planet. CBS News' Chris Martinez has more on the mission.
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"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
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Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
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2 astronauts splash down in SpaceX capsule
Two NASA astronauts splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico inside a SpaceX capsule after a mission to the International Space Station — the first time in 45 years that U.S. astronauts have done so. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
White House and Congress fail to reach new stimulus deal
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.
California wildfires force evacuations
Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.