Wall Street sees profits in a heating planet
From higher demand for air conditioning to mass malaria treatments, corporations are finding money in climate disruption
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British tour operator Thomas Cook goes bust and cancels all bookings
The enormous, debt-laden global travel company had sought $250 million to avoid going bust, but it failed, and now thousands of Brits need "rescue" flights home
GM auto strike raises more questions for industry facing change
The nationwide walkout isn't just about the terms of a new contract for autoworkers
Who should be in charge of America's ancient forests?
On the 25th anniversary of a law protecting more than 24 million acres of federally-owned forests in Northern California, Oregon and Washington, clear-cutting forests on state-owned and private land is coming under scrutiny
More blood-pressure pills recalled over cancer-causing chemical
A carcinogen ID'd in recalled losartan tablets is the same one that prompted Novartis to halt distribution of generic Zantac meds
Why house flipping may be starting to flop
The number of homes being flipped is down — so, too, is the average profit on flipped homes, latest numbers show
Seniors will soon have their own IRS tax form
New Form 1040-SR should allow seniors to file income taxes without benefit of an accountant -- or a magnifying glass
Brothers with their own candle company give back
Collin, Ryan and Austin Gill decided to start a candle company in order to make some pocket money. But they've decided to give back
Walmart says it will stop selling e-cigs
America's largest retailer cites mounting regulatory concerns in decision to stop carrying vaping product
American "economic refugees" are increasingly retiring abroad
With many Americans financially unprepared for retirement, a growing number are moving abroad — and loving it
Three Mile Island closes for good, unable to run profitably
The infamous nuclear reactor shuts down on the day of a mass walkout pushing for an end to fossil-fuel reliance
Tour operator Thomas Cook teetering on financial collapse
One of world's oldest travel companies could soon go bust, stranding up to 150,000 British holiday travelers abroad
American Airlines said to cancel flight over Muslim passengers
One traveler blames cancellation on racial profiling, saying he was treated with "suspicion" and "disrespect"
Fed rushes to plug cash shortage in short-term loan market
Central bank has had to inject $200 billion into the banking system this week alone, though experts say not to worry
China probes FedEx pilot for "smuggling weapons" over air gun pellets
Pilot reportedly ordered to stay in China pending investigation after he was found with air gun pellets, but it comes as FedEx is caught up in trade spat
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Back surgery saved him from paralysis. Then the bills arrived: $650,000
Frank Esposito, a tool and die maker from Long Island, New York, drained $49,000 from his retirement account and still owes over $220,000
Chanel Miller: The full "60 Minutes" report
For years she was known as "Emily Doe," the young woman sexually assaulted in 2015 by Brock Turner; now, Chanel Miller is reclaiming her story
2019 Emmy Awards recap: Full list of winners
HBO's "Game of Thrones" ended its eight-season run with an Emmy for outstanding drama series
Trump admits he discussed Biden with Ukrainian president
The Wall Street Journal reported the president urged the Ukrainian leader to investigate the Bidens eight times
British tour operator Thomas Cook goes bust and cancels all bookings
The debt-laden company had said Friday it was seeking 200 million pounds ($250 million) to avoid going bust
Marine missing from Calif. base found safe at Texas rest area
Lance Corporal Job Wallace was on what was supposed to be a three-day leave from Camp Pendleton and was seen in area of his family's suburban Phoenix home
GM auto strike raises more questions for industry facing change
The nationwide walkout isn't just about the terms of a new contract for autoworkers
Afghan forces' raid on Taliban allegedly kills civilians at wedding
Local officials in Taliban-controlled district of Helmand say militants were killed, but so were guests at nearby wedding in latest carnage blamed on U.S. or its allies
Celebrity chef and Food Network star Carl Ruiz has died at age 44
The 44-year-old chef's restaurant, La Cubana, will establish a scholarship foundation in his honor.
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Microsoft engineer by day, serial entrepreneur by night
Dona Sarkar is a Microsoft engineer. But she's also much more. Author? Designer? TedX speaker? Yes, yes and yes.
The Muse founders make finding a job less harrowing
The career services site, born out of frustration, seeks to gives job seekers an inside look at potential employers
A calligrapher embraces technology to grow business
After falling haphazardly into the art of calligraphy, she succeeds by embracing her unique style and the latest tech
This homeopath aims to heal mind and body
Jennifer Dominguez was told as a child she had incurable ailments. She says homeopathy changed that.
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
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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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Afghan forces' raid on Taliban allegedly kills civilians at wedding
Local officials in Taliban-controlled district of Helmand say militants were killed, but so were guests at nearby wedding in latest carnage blamed on U.S. or its allies
British tour operator Thomas Cook goes bust and cancels all bookings
The enormous, debt-laden global travel company had sought $250 million to avoid going bust, but it failed, and now thousands of Brits need "rescue" flights home
Trump pushes unity with India at "Howdy, Modi!" event in Texas
"India has never invested in the United States like it is doing today," Trump said, adding that "we're doing the same thing in India"
Trump admits he discussed Biden with Ukrainian president
The Wall Street Journal reported the president urged the Ukrainian leader to investigate the Bidens eight times
Kerry says Iran was likely behind Saudi oil plant attack
The Democratic diplomat commended Mr. Trump for not ordering military action against Iran that would likely spark a full-blown regional war
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Back surgery saved him from paralysis. Then the bills arrived: over $650,000
Frank Esposito, a tool and die maker from Long Island, New York, drained $49,000 from his retirement account and still owes over $220,000
Florida cop arrests 6 and 8 year old kids and is suspended
Dennis Turner arrested them at their Orlando schools on unrelated misdemeanor charges and could be in hot water himself
Marine missing from Calif. base found safe at Texas rest area
Lance Corporal Job Wallace was on what was supposed to be a three-day leave from Camp Pendleton and was seen in area of his family's suburban Phoenix home
2020 Sunday Trail Markers: The state of play in Iowa
A new poll found that only 20% of likely Democratic caucus goers said their mind is made up for who they plan to support
Celebrity chef and Food Network star Carl Ruiz has died
The 44-year-old chef's restaurant, La Cubana, will establish a scholarship foundation in his honor
Politics
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$350,000 in jewelry reported stolen from 2 Trump Tower apartments
The summer heists are thought to have been inside jobs and police are making a list of everyone who had access to the building, the New York Post says
2020 Sunday Trail Markers: The state of play in Iowa
A new poll found that only 20% of likely Democratic caucus goers said their mind is made up for who they plan to support
Trump pushes unity with India at "Howdy, Modi!" event in Texas
"India has never invested in the United States like it is doing today," Trump said, adding that "we're doing the same thing in India"
Trump admits he discussed Biden with Ukrainian president
The Wall Street Journal reported the president urged the Ukrainian leader to investigate the Bidens eight times
Kerry says Iran was likely behind Saudi oil plant attack
The Democratic diplomat commended Mr. Trump for not ordering military action against Iran that would likely spark a full-blown regional war
Entertainment
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Alex Borstein honors Holocaust survivor grandmother at Emmys
In an emotional moment during her acceptance speech for her comedy series Emmy, Borstein told the story of how her grandmother survived with an act of defiance
2019 Emmy Award winners stand up for equality
The actresses used their acceptance speeches Sunday night to push for social change
Emmy Awards 2019: The hottest red carpet arrivals
See what your favorite TV stars wore to the ceremony as they walked down the "purple" carpet in Los Angeles
Billy Porter is 1st openly gay man to win Emmy for best actor in a drama
Porter — who plays Pray Tell on the FX drama "Pose" — beat out nominees who included Bob Odenkirk, Jason Bateman and Kit Harington
2019 Emmy Awards list of winners: "Game of Thrones" wins best drama
HBO's "Game of Thrones" ended its eight-season run with an Emmy for outstanding drama series
Technology
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Three Mile Island closes for good, unable to run profitably
The infamous nuclear reactor shuts down on the day of a mass walkout pushing for an end to fossil-fuel reliance
Zuckerberg visits Trump at the White House
The Facebook CEO's trip to Washington D.C. comes as Congress has been debating a privacy law
Amazon promises to use only renewable energy in 10 years
Company has been under pressure from employees to get off fossil fuels and cut ties with extraction companies
TikTok may be censoring Hong Kong protests, report says
A search for Hong Kong demonstrations on Facebook or Twitter yields thousands of results — not so on Chinese-owned app
Instagram plans to restrict posts promoting weight loss products
Influencers promoting diet teas, supplements and certain cosmetic surgeries may have their posts hidden or removed completely
Science
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Nature up close: Life in the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve
A wide range of organisms, from previously-unknown fish to plants that aren't true plants, can be found in the marine reserve off the Chilean coast
Creating Patagonia National Park
Located in the southern tip of Chile, the park is part of the largest private land donation in history, a philanthropist's dream two-and-a-half decades in the making
"Change is coming": Millions march in global climate change strike
Thousands of people in cities around the world are hitting the streets to demand their governments take action on climate change
Three Mile Island closes for good, unable to run profitably
The infamous nuclear reactor shuts down on the day of a mass walkout pushing for an end to fossil-fuel reliance
Radar picks up huge swarm of dragonflies in parts of southeast U.S.
The National Weather Service radar showed the large blob extending from Virginia to North Carolina
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Back surgery saved him from paralysis. Then the bills arrived: over $650,000
Frank Esposito, a tool and die maker from Long Island, New York, drained $49,000 from his retirement account and still owes over $220,000
7 dead from rare disease spread by mosquitoes
The latest death in Massachusetts was a man in his 70s
Walmart says it will stop selling e-cigs
America's largest retailer cites mounting regulatory concerns in decision to stop carrying vaping product
Another vaping-related death reported; illnesses top 500 nationwide
The Food and Drug Administration revealed that its criminal investigations unit started tracking leads early on
Chemicals in tap water could cause 100,000 cancer cases in U.S.
Consumers should invest in water filters, a research group said, citing 22 contaminants found in U.S. water systems
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British tour operator Thomas Cook goes bust and cancels all bookings
The enormous, debt-laden global travel company had sought $250 million to avoid going bust, but it failed, and now thousands of Brits need "rescue" flights home
GM auto strike raises more questions for industry facing change
The nationwide walkout isn't just about the terms of a new contract for autoworkers
Who should be in charge of America's ancient forests?
On the 25th anniversary of a law protecting more than 24 million acres of federally-owned forests in Northern California, Oregon and Washington, clear-cutting forests on state-owned and private land is coming under scrutiny
More blood-pressure pills recalled over cancer-causing chemical
A carcinogen ID'd in recalled losartan tablets is the same one that prompted Novartis to halt distribution of generic Zantac meds
Why house flipping may be starting to flop
The number of homes being flipped is down — so, too, is the average profit on flipped homes, latest numbers show
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Florida cop arrests 6 and 8 year old kids and is suspended
Dennis Turner arrested them at their Orlando schools on unrelated misdemeanor charges and could be in hot water himself
$350,000 in jewelry reported stolen from 2 Trump Tower apartments
The summer heists are thought to have been inside jobs and police are making a list of everyone who had access to the building, the New York Post says
"Whitey" Bulger's family files wrongful death claim
The family of James "Whitey" Bulger has filed a wrongful death claim against the federal government following his death in prison last year. The notorious Boston crime boss was beaten to death within 12 hours of his arrival at USP Hazelton, a high security West Virginia federal prison in October 2018.
Greek police make arrest in 1985 flight hijacking
Greek police say they have arrested a suspect in the 1985 TWA Flight 847 hijacking. The 17-day ordeal included the murder of an American. Police said a 65-year-old suspect was taken into custody on the island of Mykonos on Thursday and awaits extradition proceedings.
Family of Whitey Bulger sues U.S. government for wrongful death
The 89-year-old gangster was beaten to death in 2018 after being transferred to a federal prison
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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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Emmy Awards 2019: The hottest red carpet arrivals
See what your favorite TV stars wore to the ceremony as they walked down the "purple" carpet in Los Angeles
Scenes from Riot Fest music festival
The 15th annual edition of the Chicago music festival, heavily geared toward punk rock, featured three days of performances by 91 bands and solo acts
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
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Meet Dona, an entrepreneur & "Ninja Cat"
Dona Sarkar is a Microsoft engineer. But she's also much more. Author? Designer? TedX speaker? Yes, yes and yes.
Man's back surgery bills top $650,000
Frank Esposito, a tool and die maker from Long Island, N.Y., drained thousands of dollars from his retirement account and still owes over $220,000. Complicated and confusing medical bills are a problem for millions of Americans, so CBS News is collaborating with ClearHealthCosts, a journalism company focused on bringing more transparency to the process. "CBS This Morning" national consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner reports in our new series, "Medical Price Roulette."
The Griffin brothers' journey to the NFL
Twin brothers Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin tell Sharyn Alfonsi how their commitment to a childhood pact led them to become teammates on the Seattle Seahawks. Sharyn Alfonsi 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.
Unvaccinated kids banned from N.Y. schools
Anti-vaccine activists descended on Albany, New York on Friday to protest a new state law barring unvaccinated children from schools. Unvaccinated students had been allowed to attend school for 14 days before they would be barred -- and that grace period ended for many students last week.
