FedEx stock tumbles after profit miss on "trade tensions"
The delivery company blamed uncertainty over trade and the loss of business from retail giant Amazon
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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
U.S. gas prices could rise 20 cents after Saudi oil attack
A weekend strike on key Saudi oil facilities is already pushing up prices at the pump in the U.S.
Why the Fed is likely to trim interest rates further
Trade war jitters, a manufacturing slowdown and other factors point to a second rate cut this year by the Fed
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
General Mills recalls Gold Medal flour after E. coli found
Warning comes two months after health officials said an E. coli outbreak linked to other flour brands was apparently over
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Trump names Robert O'Brien national security adviser
O'Brien is currently the country's hostage negotiator for the State Department
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
Navy official confirms "unidentified aerial phenomena" videos
The admission comes after apparently declassified videos were made public in recent years
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.
Who is Robert O'Brien, Trump's pick for national security adviser?
O'Brien traveled to Sweden to help negotiate the release of rapper A$AP Rocky from prison earlier this month
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
Anti-gun group releases chilling back-to-school ad
"Survive the school year with these must-have back to school essentials," Sandy Hook Promise writes in a release promoting the video
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
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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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.
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
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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 $111,000 per household
Hardship withdrawals from your company's 401(k)
The rules for hardship withdrawals are strict and the costs of taking money from your future retirement can be sky-high
What to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s
Millennials take note: The key to retiring on time is starting to save money early. Follow this advice from experts
World
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Trump announces increased sanctions on Iran
Trump's announcement comes after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil fields
Ties to Trump and U.S. loom large in tight Israeli election battle
With nearly all of the votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger appear tied
Trump mulls response as Saudis expected to blame attack on Iran
President must decide whether to strike Iran militarily, as Tehran warns its retaliation would not be "limited" to any one nation
Houston prepares for heavy rain from Imelda
Imelda made landfall near Freeport, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon as a tropical storm, but has since been downgraded
American cancer survivor sets English Channel swimming record
Sarah Thomas, 37, survived breast cancer last year before swimming 130 miles — four times across the Channel — to set a record
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Who is Robert O'Brien, Trump's pick for national security adviser?
O'Brien traveled to Sweden to help negotiate the release of rapper A$AP Rocky from prison earlier this month
Navy official confirms "unidentified aerial phenomena" videos
The admission comes after apparently declassified videos were made public in recent years
New lawsuit against Lyft alleges kidnapping and gang-rape
Alison Turkos said her Lyft driver kidnapped her at gunpoint in New York City in 2017 and then raped her with two men
Star discusses pressure of turning "Downton Abbey" into a film
The Oscar-nominated actress told "CBS This Morning" about the film, "We want to go back in time. Indulge in the nostalgia of people missing the series, as much as they miss that era"
FedEx stock tumbles after profit miss on "trade tensions"
The delivery company blamed uncertainty over trade and the loss of business from retail giant Amazon
Politics
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Who is Robert O'Brien, Trump's pick for national security adviser?
O'Brien traveled to Sweden to help negotiate the release of rapper A$AP Rocky from prison earlier this month
Anti-gun group releases chilling back-to-school ad
"Survive the school year with these must-have back to school essentials," Sandy Hook Promise writes in a release promoting the video
Trump names hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien national security adviser
O'Brien is currently the country's hostage negotiator for the State Department
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
Entertainment
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Star discusses pressure of turning "Downton Abbey" into a film
The Oscar-nominated actress told "CBS This Morning" about the film, "We want to go back in time. Indulge in the nostalgia of people missing the series, as much as they miss that era"
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
Technology
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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
Science
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Navy official confirms "unidentified aerial phenomena" videos
The admission comes after apparently declassified videos were made public in recent years
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
Health
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Scientific breakthrough may eventually help blind to see
A handful of volunteers are already seeing the promise of a new device, about 18 months into a five-year clinical study
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
MoneyWatch
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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
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
Crime
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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"
Space
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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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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.
Trump announces new national security adviser
Robert O'Brien is currently the country's hostage negotiator for the State Department and will take over for former National Security Adviser John Bolton. "Face the Nation" moderator and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with more on the latest developments.
Israel's top two parties face deadlock
Israel's government appears to be heading toward uncertainty after an unprecedented repeat election. Partial results from yesterday's voting show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and former military chief Benny Gantz's Blue and White party in a dead heat. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane joined CBSN from Tel Aviv to discuss what's next for the country.
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.
The Royals Report: Archie's first trip
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and 4-month-old baby Archie are preparing for a two-week trip to South Africa. BBC royal correspondent Sarah Campbell joined CBSN from London with more.
