Hospitals are some of America's toughest debt collectors
"How am I ever going to pay off $164,000?" asks one patient who lost her home after a hospital sued for unpaid bills
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UAW strike could cost GM up to $100 million per day
More than 50 factories and warehouses are at a standstill after 48,000 United Auto Workers members went on strike
Why are United Auto Workers on strike against GM?
Automaker has raked in $27.5 billion in profits since 2015, when it last negotiated a labor contract with the UAW
Why the U.S. may soon spend more on its debt than on kids
By 2020, interest payments on the national debt is forecast to exceed government spending on children
Oil prices drop on hope for recovery of Saudi output
Crude oil prices rose after reports of progress in restoring production that had been knocked out by an attack
450,000 apply for shot at Yang's $1,000 per month offer
Presidential candidate's campaign sees wave of "Freedom Dividend" applicants seeking one of 10 $1,000 per month stipends
U.S. gas prices expected to jump after Saudi Arabia attack
A strike on key oil facilities is likely to disrupt global energy markets and push up prices at the pump
CFOs think U.S. will tumble into recession within a year
Growing economic uncertainty has many of the nation's chief financial officers worried. poll shows
Even with bankruptcy, Purdue Pharma may not be off the hook
Some states plan to object to a settlement in bankruptcy court and may pursue lawsuits against the Sackler family
You might have never heard of America's top-paying company
Want to earn six figures? Your best bet is in high tech, which dominates the list of best-paying companies
Fashion brand faces backlash for school shooting-themed hoodies
"Under what scenario could somebody think this was a good idea?" wrote Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jaime was killed in the Stoneman Douglas massacre
Purdue Pharma to stay in business as it pursues bankruptcy protection
Lawyers for the pharmaceutical company secured permission to maintain business as usual — paying employees and vendors, supplying pills to distributors and keeping current on taxes and insurance
Small business owners scrambling after MyPayrollHR closure
Hometown Diner owner Bonnie Rosengrant was shocked when she learned none of her employees had been paid
GM and UAW contract talks reported to show progress
A UAW spokesman said the two sides are trudging forward, though sticking points like health care remain
Facebook to train AI systems using police videos
Social media company is moving to crack down on extremist material on its platform, including real violence
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Trump mulls response as Saudis expected to blame attack on Iran
President must decide whether to strike Iran militarily, as Tehran warns its retaliation would not be "limited" to any one nation
Abortion rate drops to lowest level since Roe v. Wade
Experts say the drop is because of a declining pregnancy rate and laws targeting the operations of abortion providers.
Prominent Democratic donor charged with running deadly drug den
L.A. authorities say Ed Buck ran it out of his West Hollywood apartment, where two men fatally overdosed, and preyed mainly on homeless men to engage in sexual fantasies
Imelda brings heavy rainfall, fears of flooding to Texas
Forecasters say the flood-prone city and Galveston could get up to foot-and-half of rain in some spots from the tropical depression, which was once a tropical storm
Ties to Trump and U.S. loom large in tight Israeli election battle
With nearly all of the votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger appear tied
CFOs think U.S. will tumble into recession within a year
Growing economic uncertainty has many of the nation's chief financial officers worried. poll shows
Acting spy chief blows past Schiff's deadline for materials
Intel chief Joseph Maguire informed House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff that he won't turn over the whistleblower complaint and is defying Schiff's demand that he appear before the committee Thursday
Clashes break out as Trump attends L.A. fundraiser
CBSLA reports that demonstrators and Trump supporters fought in front of the upscale Beverly Hills Hotel after an American flag was lit ablaze
3 teens killed in potential "stand your ground" case
Investigators say the three boys were wearing masks and fired first during an attempted robbery Monday morning. No charges have been filed at this time
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Family entrepreneurs turn a head injury into an opportunity
GooseEgged makes hands-free ice packs in the shape of unicorns and sharks that can stay put on active kids
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.
Good Stock founder wants soup to taste great again
Louisiana native Ben LeBlanc founded Good Stock Soups after not finding quality alternatives in New York City
For small businesses, the right payroll system can deliver big benefits
Setting up a proper payroll system can spell the difference between success and failure for small business owners
How business owners can solve cash flow problems
Cash flow challenges are common for businesses, but preserving capital can keep operations running when problems arise
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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
World
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Trump announces increased sanctions on Iran
Trump's announcement comes after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil fields
Ties to Trump and U.S. loom large in tight Israeli election battle
With nearly all of the votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger appear tied
Trump mulls response as Saudis expected to blame attack on Iran
President must decide whether to strike Iran militarily, as Tehran warns its retaliation would not be "limited" to any one nation
Houston prepares for heavy rain from Imelda
Imelda made landfall near Freeport, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon as a tropical storm, but has since been downgraded
American cancer survivor sets English Channel swimming record
Sarah Thomas, 37, survived breast cancer last year before swimming 130 miles — four times across the Channel — to set a record
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An exclusive look inside the restored Washington Monument
It was closed for about ten years because of earthquake damage, but this week the Washington Monument will reopen to the public. Only on "CBS This Morning," our cameras were allowed up for a special first look
Trump announces increased sanctions on Iran
Trump's announcement comes after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil fields
SpaceX launch pad transforms tiny Texas town: "Where the hell do I go now?"
A launch site for SpaceX rockets is next to a tiny neighborhood east of Brownsville, Texas, called Boca Chica, where the rocket company has transformed life
Oil prices drop on hope for recovery of Saudi output
Crude oil prices rose after reports of progress in restoring production that had been knocked out by an attack
Michigan sounds alarm on mosquito-borne virus after 3 deaths
Death typically occurs two to 10 days after onset of symptoms but can occur much later, according to the CDC
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Trump announces increased sanctions on Iran
Trump's announcement comes after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil fields
Clashes break out as Trump attends L.A. fundraiser
CBSLA reports that demonstrators and Trump supporters fought in front of the upscale Beverly Hills Hotel after an American flag was lit ablaze
Carter says he couldn't have managed presidency at 80
"I hope there's an age limit," Carter said with a laugh as he answered audience questions during his annual report at the Carter Center
Trump mulls response as Saudis expected to blame attack on Iran
President must decide whether to strike Iran militarily, as Tehran warns its retaliation would not be "limited" to any one nation
Transcript: Todd Owen on "Intelligence Matters"
This week, on "Intelligence Matters," Michael Morell talks with Todd Owen, a top Customs and Border Protection official, about the agency's operations and the state of U.S. border security
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Mandy Moore releases first original song in ten years
"It's been a bit of a winding road to get here but so worth it," she tweeted Tuesday
"Saved by the Bell" reboot in the works for new streaming service
Jessie Spano and A.C. Slater are back!
Cokie Roberts, veteran political reporter, has died at age 75
Cokie Roberts was a longtime political reporter and analyst at ABC News and NPR
Alex Trebek back to chemotherapy after "numbers went sky high"
Trebek said he lost 12 pounds in one week and that at times his treatment left him in "excruciating pain" and depressed
Bon Appétit reveals list of the country's 10 best new restaurants
Including a noodle shop in Dallas and a taco restaurant in Portland
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You might have never heard of America's top-paying company
Want to earn six figures? Your best bet is in high tech, which dominates the list of best-paying companies
Facebook to train AI systems using police videos
Social media company is moving to crack down on extremist material on its platform, including real violence
Despite hot year for IPOs, WeWork's stock sale delayed
The money-losing co-working company is pushing back its IPO amid a frosty reception over its valuation and business model
"Dark web" hackers could target gas pumps
The burgeoning "Internet of Things" connects consumers to the web through everyday devices — where hackers lurk
California's "Uber law" to affect far more than Uber
Proposed law could change the working lives of truckers, house cleaners, janitors and even freelance writers
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New York bans flavored e-cigarettes after 7th death nationwide
Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, had proposed the emergency ban Sunday, citing surging use among young people
Climate change front and center as U.N. gathers for annual summit
An initiative sparked by a young climate activist will steal a lot of limelight, but crises in the Mideast, Asia and even the U.K. will also come to the fore in New York
Pacific Ocean "blob" harming marine life
Rising temperatures are causing coral reefs to crumble and another blob could decimate the shellfish industry
Climate change will be an issue for most voters in 2020 — CBS News poll
But compared to other issues, Democrats rate the climate change issue more importantly than Republicans do
Scientists brave the Arctic to study climate change
The scientists are hoping the expedition will raise our understanding of climate change to a new level
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Michigan sounds alarm on mosquito-borne virus after 3 deaths
Death typically occurs two to 10 days after onset of symptoms but can occur much later, according to the CDC
Abortion rate drops to lowest level since Roe v. Wade
Experts say the drop is because of a declining pregnancy rate and laws targeting the operations of abortion providers.
Purdue Pharma to stay in business as it pursues bankruptcy protection
Lawyers for the pharmaceutical company secured permission to maintain business as usual — paying employees and vendors, supplying pills to distributors and keeping current on taxes and insurance
New York bans flavored e-cigarettes after 7th death nationwide
Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, had proposed the emergency ban Sunday, citing surging use among young people
"Like a sunburn on your lungs": How does the climate crisis impact health?
Children, pregnant people and the elderly are the most at risk from extreme weather and heat – but the impact is already felt across every specialty of medicine
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Oil prices drop on hope for recovery of Saudi output
Crude oil prices rose after reports of progress in restoring production that had been knocked out by an attack
CFOs think U.S. will tumble into recession within a year
Growing economic uncertainty has many of the nation's chief financial officers worried. poll shows
You might have never heard of America's top-paying company
Want to earn six figures? Your best bet is in high tech, which dominates the list of best-paying companies
Fashion brand faces backlash for school shooting-themed hoodies
"Under what scenario could somebody think this was a good idea?" wrote Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jaime was killed in the Stoneman Douglas massacre
Purdue Pharma to stay in business as it pursues bankruptcy protection
Lawyers for the pharmaceutical company secured permission to maintain business as usual — paying employees and vendors, supplying pills to distributors and keeping current on taxes and insurance
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Prominent Democratic donor charged with running deadly drug den
L.A. authorities say Ed Buck ran it out of his West Hollywood apartment, where two men fatally overdosed, and preyed mainly on homeless men to engage in sexual fantasies
"Lizzie Borden took an ax ..." but the ending is not what you think
In her new podcast "My Life of Crime," "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reexamines of one of the most famous and sensational murder cases of all time
Sheriff indicted over alleged plot to kill deputy
Deputy planned to release recording of Granville County Sheriff Brindell Wilkins' offensive comments, the indictment says
Woman allegedly threatened to "shoot 400 people for fun"
Sheriff said the woman bought an AK-47 last week from a local gun shop with five extra high capacity magazines and 160 rounds of ammunition
"48 Hours" podcast: "My Life of Crime" with Erin Moriarty
A new true-crime podcast for fans of "48 Hours"
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Brad Pitt asks NASA astronaut: Who was better — me or Clooney?
Pitt plays an astronaut in his newest film, "Ad Astra", which will be released nationwide Friday
Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon
Lucky us – the rare occurrence hasn't happened in 19 years
Fire delays rocket launch to the International Space Station
It's not yet known when the HTV-8 cargo ship will be launched to the International Space Station
India fails to land on the moon
India hoped to become the fourth nation to soft-land on the moon with their Chandrayaan-2 space mission. But their space agency, ISRO, lost communication with their lander just before the mission was complete. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss the apparent failure.
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
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U.S.-Mexico border wall: What it really looks like
You've heard a lot of talk about the wall. Here's what it's really like.
Photographer Robert Frank 1924-2019
A look back at the work of one of the most influential of photographers who created intimate, moody portraits of an America struggling to define itself in a post-war world
Photos: Hurricane Dorian's devastation
"Everything's gone! Everything!" one woman said after Dorian slammed into the Bahamas
The most valuable NFL teams in 2019, ranked
Thanks to some pricey TV deals, a relocation, and brand-new stadiums, the NFL has never been more valuable.
Highest-paid NFL players in 2019, ranked
These are the NFL superstars who earn the most cash this season
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Bikers, woman who helped after crash reunite
A group of Indiana bikers made an unexpected stop at an eight year old’s lemonade stand. The bikers lined up one by one to get a cup of lemonade from Bryanne Sturch. One year ago, her mom, Daryn, pulled over to help, after some of them got in a serious crash. She kept in touch through social media. When Daryn posted about her daughter's lemonade stand, the bikers decided to stop by to say thanks.
Washington Monument set to reopen Thursday
It was closed for about ten years because of earthquake damage, but this week the Washington Monument will reopen to the public. Only on "CBS This Morning," our cameras were allowed up for a special first look. Jan Crawford reports.
Drinking culture and American kids
On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.
Elizabeth McGovern on "Downton Abbey" film
The highly-anticipated “Downton Abbey” movie, based on the Emmy-winning hit series about the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants, is being called “delightful fun.” The film is set in 1927, and centers around the family and staff preparing for a royal visit from the King and Queen of England. Oscar-nominated actress Elizabeth McGovern appears in the film as Cora Crawley, an American heiress who married the Earl of Grantham, Robert Crawley. McGovern joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the film.
Shooting-themed hoodies prompt backlash
A fashion brand based in New York is facing backlash over hoodies it unveiled during New York Fashion Week. The hoodies featured the names of schools where mass shootings have occurred, including Stoneman Douglas and Columbine, and appeared to have holes made by bullets.
