Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
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Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
"Corporate astronaut": How billionaires are joining the space race
Six hundred people have already paid Virgin Galactic $250,000 for a ticket to space
Behind the protests in Puerto Rico, a tale of economic woe
Outrage over the governor's leaked private remarks is heightening anger over widespread poverty and high unemployment
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
J.C. Penney shares tank as another big retailer spirals down
Century-old retailer is in freefall amid a report that it's seeking advice on how to restructure its debt
The philosophy behind charcuterie restaurant Cured
Upon entering the restaurant, diners are greeted by a massive humidity-controlled meat locker known as the "Charc Tank"
Ragu recalls pasta sauce over possible plastic contamination
Five types of the pasta sauce are being recalled nationwide, including at retailers such as Walmart
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
"Save Chick-fil-A law" signed by Texas governor bans "adverse actions" against companies because of religious views
The new law comes after San Antonio barred the fast-food chain from its airport because of its LGBTQ views
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
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
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Puerto Rico's embattled Gov. Rosselló won't seek reelection
I recognize that apologizing is not sufficient," Rosselló said in a livestream on social media
Top tier emerges in 2020 field — CBS Battleground Tracker poll
Biden continues to lead the field among Democratic voters across 2020 primary states holding contests through Super Tuesday, but Warren and Harris have narrowed the gap
Prince George turning 6 as UK palace releases new photos
The oldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge turns six on Monday.
Shane Lowry wins 2019 British Open
Lowry closed with a 1-over 72 — the first time since 1996 the Open champion was over par in the final round
Pence: Trump "might make an effort" to stop chants
The vice president nevertheless said "millions of Americans share the president's frustration" about four Democratic congresswomen
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Cheney says Trump's attack on reps "isn't about race"
"This isn't about race. It's not about gender. It's not about religion," the Wyoming Republican said on "Face the Nation"
On the brink: The Endangered Species Act
The 1973 law has helped prevent hundreds of species from going extinct, and recovered 54 species. But changes proposed by the Trump administration may weaken its ability to protect wildlife and habitat
He said, ze said: Faith Salie on preferred gender pronouns
The grammar geek talks about the practice of choosing or requesting non-binary pronouns
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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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Baseball Hall of Fame honors Mariano Rivera, other inductees
Rivera was the first player unanimously voted into the Hall by the Baseball Writers' Association of America
Prince George turning 6 as UK palace releases new photos
The oldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge turns six on Monday.
Puerto Rico's embattled Gov. Rosselló won't seek reelection
"I recognize that apologizing is not sufficient," Rosselló said in a livestream on social media
Miss Michigan Kathy Zhu stripped of title over racist tweets
The tweets targeted Muslim women and gun violence in the black community in 2017 and 2018
Massive heat wave blamed for 6 deaths
Up to 200 million people could be affected from the central U.S. to the East Coast this weekend
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Puerto Rico's embattled Gov. Rosselló won't seek reelection
"I recognize that apologizing is not sufficient," Rosselló said in a livestream on social media
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Schiff: Mueller will bring report "to life" during hearings
"We want the people to hear it directly from him, not filtered through Bill Barr," Schiff said on "Face the Nation"
Cheney says Trump's attack on congresswomen "isn't about race"
"This isn't about race. It's not about gender. It's not about religion," the Wyoming Republican said on "Face the Nation"
Pence: Trump "might make an effort" to stop "send her back" chants
The vice president nevertheless said "millions of Americans share the president's frustration" about four Democratic congresswomen
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Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned
Shane Lowry wins 2019 British Open
Lowry closed with a 1-over 72 — the first time since 1996 the Open champion was over par in the final round
North Carolina woman and Australian man found dead in Canada
New South Wales police posted on Facebook that Lucas Fowler was the son of Police Chief Inspector Stephen Fowler
Crew heads to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft completed a textbook rendezvous with the International Space Station on Saturday
Trump offers to vouch for A$AP Rocky's bail in Sweden
The platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated artist has been in custody since early this month over an alleged fight
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Hannah Gadsby: There is life after trauma
In her new touring show, the Australian writer, actress and comedian whose standup deftly intersects comedy and tragedy is even more revealing
Hannah Gadsby on comedy and tragedy
Luke Burbank profiles Australian writer, actress and standup comedian Hannah Gadsby, whose recent Netflix special, "Hannah Gadsby: Nanette," about the intersection of comedy and tragedy, earned her a Peabody Award, and whose latest show, "Douglas," is even more revealing.
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ZZ Top: After 50 years they've still got legs
Half a century later, the bluesy country rock band is still working hard to make it all look and sound so easy
ZZ Top is "Goin' 50"
The band ZZ Top is marking 50 years together, with a new remastered collection of their greatest hits, "Goin' 50." Jim Axlerod talks with guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill, and drummer Frank Beard (the one without a beard) who are still working hard to make their pedal-to-the-metal, bluesy country rock seem so easy.
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Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Mike Pence says U.S. will first go to the moon, then Mars
"That's the policy that the President's put into motion since reestablishing the national space council," Pence said
Crew heads to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft completed a textbook rendezvous with the International Space Station on Saturday
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
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Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
On the brink: The Endangered Species Act
The 1973 law has helped prevent hundreds of species from going extinct, and recovered 54 species. But changes proposed by the Trump administration may weaken its ability to protect wildlife and habitat
Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
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Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned
How to combat heat-related sickness
Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined "CBS Weekend News" to discuss how to stay ahead of the symptoms that contributed to the deaths of at least six people
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
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
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
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"Corporate astronaut": How billionaires are joining the space race
Six hundred people have already paid Virgin Galactic $250,000 for a ticket to space
The philosophy behind charcuterie restaurant Cured
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Five types of the pasta sauce are being recalled nationwide, including at retailers such as Walmart
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Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
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Was an Ivy League student slain in the name of hate?
The stabbing death of a bright college student raises troubling questions concerning anti-Semitism and homophobia -- issues that are at the heart of the nation's current struggle to define itself
Former boxer marked for murder fakes death in undercover sting
"I'm the only person alive that has ever walked out of his own grave" murder-for-hire target tells "48 Hours"
North Carolina woman and Australian man found dead in Canada
New South Wales police posted on Facebook that Lucas Fowler was the son of Police Chief Inspector Stephen Fowler
Thousands of bone fragments found at Vatican
The Vatican is filled with centuries of art, history and apparently bones. That revelation came during a search for a missing 15-year-old girl who vanished decades ago. Seth Doane reports.
Prisoners released under First Step Act
More than 3,000 people have been released from prison or halfway houses across the country under the First Step Act. It was signed by the president last year. Mola Lenghi reports.
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Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
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The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
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Six hundred people have already paid Virgin Galactic $250,000 for a ticket to space
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On July 23, 2015, detectives with the Montgomery County Texas Constable's Office arrive at the Houston gym owned by Ramon Sosa and his wife, Lulu, to arrest Lulu on suspicion of plotting her husband's death.
#BlazeItForward: Murder victim remembered for his generosity and spirit
Close friends of the slain college sophomore share stories about the chef, writer and aspiring doctor who left their lives too soon.
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In the Mongolian steppe, hunters partner with golden eagles to catch game. When Lauren McGough found out about it she said, "I have to see it. I have to do it."
Convict becomes Georgetown law professor
Shon Hopwood was serving time for armed bank robbery when he discovered he had a brilliant mind for the law. Steve Kroft reports on an improbable tale of redemption
Henk Ovink and the Dutch solution to flooding
The world's only water ambassador, appointed by the Netherlands, says damage from hurricanes could be lessened with the help of Dutch-innovated stormwater management