Stimulus check: Do you have to pay tax on the money?
Questions abound about the stimulus checks and taxes. Read on to learn how it will impact your tax situation.
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Black family sues Hilton after police called for inn's bill error
Incident at Hampton Inn allegedly one of a series involving discrimination against African Americans by lodging chain.
Consumers avoiding stores amid COVID surge
A recovery in foot traffic to reopened businesses is starting to reverse as states fail to contain the coronavirus.
Strip club owner got $5.4 million from Paycheck Protection Program
The corporate owner of Rick's Cabaret has had to close nine locations in Texas that it had reopened.
Gym owners: Why close fitness centers while bars stay open?
"Gyms are more essential than a bar any day of the week," said James Wiese, co-owner of Michigan Crunch franchises.
Companies may shun Facebook now, but maybe not for long
PR blitz against the social media giant lets Corporate America strike a pose without totally jumping ship.
How to file for an extension on your taxes
Too busy to think about taxes until now? It's easy to ask the government for more time. Even with July 15 deadline.
Barista nets $100,000 in tips after abuse by San Diego "Karen"
California woman's attempt to publicly shame worker for enforcing public health rule backfires in a big way.
No fare! With pandemic, NYC taxi drivers' livelihoods hang in the balance
Since the taxi medallion bubble burst in 2015, New York City cab drivers have been drowning in debt; now, the pandemic may mark the end of an industry and an urban icon
Restaurant closes, "exhausted" by customers who won't wear masks
As coronavirus surges, Hugo's Tacos is shutting down to avoid conflicts over facial covering and to keep workers safe.
Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized in NY
13-ton shipment suspected to be made out of human hair taken from ethnic minorities locked inside a Chinese internment camp.
Constellation Brands buys wine delivery startup
Seventy-five year old booze company is bet on e-commerce with its purchase of an online-only wine seller.
Who would get a second stimulus check — and who wouldn't?
A second round of payments could include millions of Americans who were excluded from the federal aid program.
Bar activity is "opposite of social distancing"
"Congregation at a bar, inside, is bad news," Dr. Anthony Fauci told a Senate panel Tuesday.
Black-owned stores buoyed by shoppers amid racism reckoning
Some patrons are seeking out Black-owned businesses to show support, providing a lifeline during the pandemic.
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Houston mayor warns hospital system close to "overwhelmed"
Texas is one of 40 states reporting a surge in coronavirus infections.
Nick Cordero, Broadway actor who battled COVID-19, dies at 41
Cordero's leg was amputated after he was sedated in the ICU for 18 days.
Heat wave to bake most of U.S.
Roughly 84% of the continental U.S. population will see highs above 90 degrees at least one day this week, and for most, it will be multiple days.
Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida
Naegleria fowleri is contacted when contaminated water enters through a person's nose and is found in warm freshwater.
Trump to hold next rally outdoors in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
In a survey of New Hampshire voters released last month, the president trails Joe Biden.
Columbus statue in Baltimore torn down and thrown in harbor
Governor Larry Hogan on Sunday called tearing down the statue the "antithesis of democracy."
Bolton: "One day the president will learn a little history"
Bolton has found himself in the crosshairs of the White House and President Trump over publication of his new memoir.
Three officers charged in George Floyd's death are now out on bail
Tou Thao posted $750,000 bond on the Fourth of July.
Jim Carrey's "nonsensical belief" in himself and the universe
The comedian-artist (with co-author Dana Vachon) has written a semi-serious, semi-autobiographical novel, "Memoirs and Misinformation"
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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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Rocket Lab declares Electron launch failure
The innovative Electron rocket suffered a malfunction while its second stage was firing.
England's pubs reopen as officials warn it is not "risk-free"
While new infections are declining in the United Kingdom, the country still has the highest death toll in Europe.
Divers find evidence of America's first mines — and 9 skeletons
Experts have found ocher mines that are some of the oldest on the continent.
20-year-old scuba diver killed in shark attack
The attack happened not far from where 23-year-old Queensland wildlife ranger Zachary Robba was fatally mauled by a great white shark in April.
Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized in NY
13-ton shipment suspected to be made out of human hair taken from ethnic minorities locked inside a Chinese internment camp.
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Nick Cordero, Broadway actor who battled COVID-19, dies at 41
Cordero's leg was amputated after he was sedated in the ICU for 18 days.
Heat wave to bake most of U.S.
Roughly 84% of the continental U.S. population will see highs above 90 degrees at least one day this week, and for most, it will be multiple days.
Three officers charged in George Floyd's death are now out on bail
Tou Thao posted $750,000 bond on the Fourth of July.
Columbus statue in Baltimore torn down and thrown in harbor
Governor Larry Hogan on Sunday called tearing down the statue the "antithesis of democracy."
Pointe at the kitchen counter and more: Ballet amid coronavirus
While physical and financial challenges persist, the dance world is reinventing itself online.
Politics
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Trump to hold next rally outdoors in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
In a survey of New Hampshire voters released last month, the president trails Joe Biden.
Bolton: "One day the president will learn a little history"
Bolton has found himself in the crosshairs of the White House and President Trump over publication of his new memoir.
Gottlieb says U.S. "right back where we were" at earlier virus peak
Gottlieb said there are four major epicenters of coronavirus spread in the U.S.
Transcript: Mark Zandi on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with chief economist for Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi that aired Sunday, July 5, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: John Bolton on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former national security adviser John Bolton that aired Sunday, July 5, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Entertainment
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Nick Cordero, Broadway actor who battled COVID-19, dies at 41
Cordero's leg was amputated after he was sedated in the ICU for 18 days.
Pointe at the kitchen counter and more: Ballet amid coronavirus
While physical and financial challenges persist, the dance world is reinventing itself online.
“Sunday Morning" Matinee: “For Good,” from “Wicked”
In a time of pandemic, the cast and crew of the Broadway musical “Wicked” – featuring Ginna Claire Mason and Lindsay Pearce – present a message of hope for frontline workers, “For Good.”
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (July 5)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles
Book excerpt: "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett
In the latest novel by the author of "The Mothers," twin sisters living in the Deep South in the 1960s choose separate lives as one secretly passes for White
Technology
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NSA warns that VPNs could be vulnerable to cyberattacks
A senior NSA official who briefed reporters Wednesday said the increase in remote work had attracted the attention of potentially malicious cyber actors.
Consumers avoiding stores amid COVID surge
A recovery in foot traffic to reopened businesses is starting to reverse as states fail to contain the coronavirus.
Companies may shun Facebook now, but maybe not for long
PR blitz against the social media giant lets Corporate America strike a pose without totally jumping ship.
India bans TikTok, dozens of other Chinese apps amid border standoff
TikTok, a video-sharing platform that has been downloaded 611 million times in India, is among the apps targeted as the Asian giants feud.
More advertisers flee Facebook as boycott grows
Adidas, Conagra and Ford are among the latest major brands to swear off the social media platform over hate speech.
Science
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Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida
Naegleria fowleri is contacted when contaminated water enters through a person's nose and is found in warm freshwater.
Divers find evidence of America's first mines — and 9 skeletons
Experts have found ocher mines that are some of the oldest on the continent.
How to watch Fourth of July weekend's "buck moon" lunar eclipse
In lieu of fireworks, skywatchers can look up to see multiple celestial events this weekend.
Jane Goodall: If humans don't change "we're going to destroy ourselves"
The world-renowned conservationist desperately wants the world to pay attention to what she sees as the greatest threat to humanity's existence.
100.4° Arctic record confirmed; Earth may be warmest in 12,000 years
As the extreme northern heat wave continues, it's so warm in Norway people are skiing on glaciers in swimsuits.
Health
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Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida
Naegleria fowleri is contacted when contaminated water enters through a person's nose and is found in warm freshwater.
Gottlieb says U.S. "right back where we were" at earlier virus peak
Gottlieb said there are four major epicenters of coronavirus spread in the U.S.
New coronavirus cases skyrocket on Fourth of July weekend
Health officials warn the outbreak will spiral further out of control if Americans don't stay home this weekend.
Florida "heading a million mph in the wrong direction" in virus fight
Florida's most populous county instituted an overnight curfew, and beaches and businesses began closing down again as the state's number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep rising.
105 University of Washington frat members have coronavirus
Experts say the outbreak is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
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No fare! With pandemic, NYC taxi drivers' livelihoods hang in the balance
Since the taxi medallion bubble burst in 2015, New York City cab drivers have been drowning in debt; now, the pandemic may mark the end of an industry and an urban icon
Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized in NY
13-ton shipment suspected to be made out of human hair taken from ethnic minorities locked inside a Chinese internment camp.
Constellation Brands buys wine delivery startup
Seventy-five year old booze company is bet on e-commerce with its purchase of an online-only wine seller.
Bar activity is "opposite of social distancing"
"Congregation at a bar, inside, is bad news," Dr. Anthony Fauci told a Senate panel Tuesday.
Black-owned stores buoyed by shoppers amid racism reckoning
Some patrons are seeking out Black-owned businesses to show support, providing a lifeline during the pandemic.
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Natalie Wood: Death in Dark Water
Nearly four decades after the mysterious drowning death of the Hollywood star, Los Angeles County Sheriff's investigators disclose new clues, new witnesses and a person of interest in the case to "48 Hours"
The mysterious death of Casey Kasem
The beloved radio icon's widow and children from his first marriage sued each other for wrongful death with accusations on each side that the other hastened Kasem's demise
8-year-old killed, 3 injured in shooting at Alabama mall
Police did not give a motive for the shooting near the food court inside the the Riverchase Galleria.
Photo shows officers reenacting chokehold on Elijah McClain
Three officers from the Aurora Police Department have been fired over a photo reenacting the chokehold that preceded Elijah McClain's death.
White couple arrested after gun pulled on Black family
The video, which has been viewed nearly 13 million times, shows a White woman shouting "Get the f*** back" while pointing her gun at the Black woman filming the incident.
Space
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Rocket Lab declares Electron launch failure
The innovative Electron rocket suffered a malfunction while its second stage was firing.
How to watch Fourth of July weekend's "buck moon" lunar eclipse
In lieu of fireworks, skywatchers can look up to see multiple celestial events this weekend.
Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
Mars rover launch delayed to July 30
NASA remains confident the $2.4 billion rover will be on its way before the planetary launch window closes around August 15.
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
The new GPS satellites feature higher accuracy and stronger jam-proofing to ensure reliability.
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Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
TV shows canceled or ended in 2020
It was the end of the road for "Cops," "Hawaii Five-0," "Modern Family" and more.
States reopen: Here's the new normal
Here's what America looks like in a post-coronavirus-quarantine world.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Devastating photos from Tennessee's tornadoes
Though tornados have been documented throughout the year, the traditional tornado season lasts from March through June.
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Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.
"Sunday Morning" Full Episode 7/5
Guest host: Lee Cowan. In our cover story, Susan Spencer looks at how changes to large-venue sports and entertainment events are altering the ways we have fun in an age of social distancing. Plus: Tracy Smith talks with comic actor and artist Jim Carrey about his “semi-autobiographical novel,” “Memoirs and Misinformation”; Norman Lear and Dick Van Dyke talk with Mo Rocca about the passing of a comedy giant, Carl Reiner; Ted Koppel reports on how the pandemic could mark the end of a New York City icon – yellow cab drivers; Kristine Johnson chats with Grammy-winner Gary Clark Jr., one of the best guitarists in a generation; Kelefa Sanneh reflects on Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”; and Jim Gaffigan discusses pre-programmed computer alerts reminding him of all the events he would have gone to if COVID hadn’t cancelled them.
Mass protests after Atlanta cop fatally shoots black man
Atlanta's mayor issued an executive order requiring offices to de-escalate situations following the protests sparked by the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by police during an arrest. The Brooks family continues to grieve and demand justice. Mark Strassmann reports.
Aloe Blacc performs “My Way”
Grammy-nominated artist Aloe Blacc has been creating music for the past 25 years. The California native rose to fame in the early 2000s in Europe before climbing the charts in the U.S. He has released three solo studio albums, with his fourth, “All Love Everything,” set to come out in the fall. He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “My Way.”
Trump wanted huge military response to protest
President Trump initially wanted to deploy 10,000 troops to Washington D.C., following last week's protests over the death of George Floyd. High-ranking members of Mr. Trump's Cabinet managed to dissuade him of the idea. Ben Tracy reports.