What does it cost to flush a toilet?
Despite President Trump's concerns, the right toilet conserves water and can save people hundreds of dollars per year.
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FAA analysis flagged 737 Max risks before crashes
Boeing jet grounded since deadly crashes. "I'm not going to sign off on this airplane until I fly it myself," FAA chief swears.
Wedding sites downplay venues that were slave plantations
Sites like Pinterest and the Knot change policies on wedding-venue content that glorifies former slave plantations.
Celadon biggest of nearly 800 truck company failures this year
Truck company bankruptcies and abandoned drivers: It's "been happening a lot in 2019," said one industry attorney.
Health care costs crimp Americans' holiday spending
Rising medical costs are having a sobering effect on the holidays.
Want a factory job? You may need a college degree
40% of manufacturing workers now have college degrees — almost double the share from three decades ago.
What's in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada deal, the new NAFTA
The trade pact between the three countries isn't perfect, but experts still call it a "big win."
U of Phoenix to pay $191 million for deceptive ads
Under an FTC settlement, Apollo Education Group will pay $50 million in cash and cancel $141 million in student loan debt.
MLB players will sport Nike swoosh on front of jerseys
The famed swoosh logo will be on the front of Major League Baseball jerseys starting in the 2020 season.
TikTok criticized after canceling meets with U.S. lawmakers
Chinese-owned social media company criticized for postponing meetings on Capitol Hill a second time.
Fed signals no interest rate cuts in 2020
The majority of Fed's rate-setting body expects interest rates to hold steady next year as economy continues growing.
Apple's Mac Pro costs $52,599, or 55% above median U.S. income
The computing giant began selling its most expensive computer this week, a massive unit geared toward professionals.
Peloton shares fall as critic flags "something worse than the commercial"
Noted short-seller Andrew Left Investor predicts an $8 billion drop in the value of Peloton's shares by the end of 2020.
In NYC, a 20-foot Christmas tree fetches $6,500
The tree itself only makes up one-third of the price. Its shipping, installation and decoration costs are other factors.
YouTube bars racist, sexist and similarly insulting videos
The video streaming site said it will "demonitize," or turn off ad revenue, on channels that are repeat offenders
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Watch live: Judiciary Committee debates impeachment articles
The Judiciary Committee is holding a "markup" hearing to debate the two articles of impeachment against the president.
FBI lawyer changed CIA email in investigation of Trump campaign
Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham disclosed during the hearing on the DOJ IG report that an email from the CIA used by the FBI to justify surveillance of Carter Page was allegedly altered to say the opposite of what it originally stated.
Jersey City shooting victims and suspects identified
The attorney general of New Jersey announced their names Wednesday.
New drug acts like a "guided missile" to target cancer cells
A trial for the drug labeled DS-8201 was tested in 184 patients.
Mulvaney summons feuding health care officials to White House
HHS Secretary Alex Azar and Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Seema Verma have been fighting for months over an Obamacare replacement and other health care issues.
Debris found near where Chilean Air Force plane disappeared
It's not yet clear if the debris belongs to the missing plane.
Man accused of slapping reporter speaks out
Alex Bozarjian has accused Tommy Callaway of slapping her bottom during a live news report.
Lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families vs. gunmaker set for trial
Remington made the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators at the Newtown, Connecticut, school December 14, 2012.
Wedding sites downplay venues that were slave plantations
Sites like Pinterest and the Knot change policies on wedding-venue content that glorifies former slave plantations.
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Actor takes on real-life role of entrepreneur
Dundas, who appeared in "The Post" and "The First Wives Club," now makes organic ice cream in Brooklyn.
A small urban farm has a big impact on young lives
Urban Roots started as one man's dream to create a refuge for local youth. It's grown to serve the entire community.
Spice company links farmers around the globe with American palates
Ethan Frisch founded Burlap & Barrel after discovering new flavors during his time as an aid worker in Afghanistan
The Farmer's Dog tests pet food recipes on humans
A sick dog led this co-founder to start a human-grade dog-food business
Rent and swap furniture as your lifestyle changes
A furniture startup called Feather allows nesters to rent home items so they aren't weighed down by physical belongings
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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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The final full moon of the decade is at 12:12 a.m. on 12/12
This year's Cold Moon has a unique twist.
Debris found near where Chilean Air Force plane disappeared
It's not yet clear if the debris belongs to the missing plane.
Death toll from New Zealand volcanic eruption rises to 8
Volcanic tremors on White Island were intensifying to a level not seen since an eruption in 2016, officials said.
Scores wounded in attack near U.S. base in Afghanistan
Taliban says it carried out the bombing, but the U.S. military denies the group's claim that fighters made it into the sprawling Bagram Air Base.
Greta Thunberg is Time's 2019 Person of the Year
Time Magazine on Wednesday announced teen climate activist Greta Thunberg is its 2019 Person of the Year.
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Texas inmate executed for killing prison supervisor in 2003
Travis Runnels, 46, was convicted of slashing the throat of Stanley Wiley on January 29, 2003. He was the 22nd person put to death this year.
Lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families vs. gunmaker set for trial
Remington made the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators at the Newtown, Connecticut, school December 14, 2012.
The final full moon of the decade is at 12:12 a.m. on 12/12
This year's Cold Moon has a unique twist.
Family sues Royal Caribbean Cruises over toddler's deadly fall
The family is suing the cruise line for failing to comply with safety laws and to send "a message to them that they were wrong."
Veteran now a freshman at Yale with help from his service dog
James Hatch was a dog handler in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Bloomberg throws $10 million at House Dems
"I was proud to help Democrats win back the House in last year's midterms, and I'm proud to support them again now."
Watch live: Judiciary Committee debates impeachment articles
The Judiciary Committee is holding a "markup" hearing to debate the two articles of impeachment against the president.
Mick Mulvaney summons feuding health care officials to White House
HHS Secretary Alex Azar and Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Seema Verma have been fighting for months over an Obamacare replacement and other health care issues.
Mark Milley says Trump's intervention won't affect military discipline
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley reassured lawmakers that Trump's intervention in war crimes cases including that of Edward Gallagher won't turn military "into a gang raping and burning and pillaging."
Bloomberg gives $10 million to help endangered House Democrats
His donation is aimed at shoring up vulnerable House Democrats being targeted by allies of President Trump over the ongoing impeachment inquiry.
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MLB players will sport Nike swoosh on front of jerseys
The famed swoosh logo will be on the front of Major League Baseball jerseys starting in the 2020 season.
Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas wants to color "outside the lines"
Tilson Thomas has conducted orchestras all over the world and is the co-founder of the New World Symphony, a teaching symphony in Miami Beach.
Britt McHenry sues Fox News, alleging sexual harassment
Fox Nation TV host accuses her former co-host, an ex-pro wrestler, of sending her sexually explicit text messages.
"Purple Rain," "Platoon," "Amadeus" among latest additions to National Film Registry
Among films chosen for preservation by the Library of Congress: "Coal Miner's Daughter," "Gaslight," "The Last Waltz," Disney's "Sleeping Beauty," and "Clerks"
2019 additions to the National Film Registry
"Purple Rain," "Amadeus," "Platoon" and "Coal Miner's Daughter" are among the classic films to be preserved for future generations by the Library of Congress
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TikTok criticized after canceling meets with U.S. lawmakers
Chinese-owned social media company criticized for postponing meetings on Capitol Hill a second time.
Apple's Mac Pro costs $52,599, or 55% above median U.S. income
The computing giant began selling its most expensive computer this week, a massive unit geared toward professionals.
Peloton shares fall as critic flags "something worse than the commercial"
Noted short-seller Andrew Left Investor predicts an $8 billion drop in the value of Peloton's shares by the end of 2020.
YouTube bars racist, sexist and similarly insulting videos
The video streaming site said it will "demonitize," or turn off ad revenue, on channels that are repeat offenders
Facebook tumbles in ranking of best places to work
Social media company's role in a series of data privacy scandals is taking a toll on employee morale, report finds
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The final full moon of the decade is at 12:12 a.m. on 12/12
This year's Cold Moon has a unique twist.
One of the year's best meteor showers peaks this weekend
Grab a scarf and some gloves and prepare to watch one of the year's best meteor showers.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard on successful test flight
The test flight is the latest in preparation for launching commercial passengers into space.
Greta Thunberg is Time's 2019 Person of the Year
Time Magazine on Wednesday announced teen climate activist Greta Thunberg is its 2019 Person of the Year.
Arctic report details drastic changes in warming climate
Scientists warn that what happens in the Arctic will not stay in the Arctic.
Health
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New drug acts like a "guided missile" to target cancer cells
A trial for the drug labeled DS-8201 was tested in 184 patients.
Mick Mulvaney summons feuding health care officials to White House
HHS Secretary Alex Azar and Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Seema Verma have been fighting for months over an Obamacare replacement and other health care issues.
Dramatic drop in abortion providers as states target clinics
At least 26 abortion clinics have closed in 2019 alone.
E. coli outbreak linked to chopped salad kits
It's unclear if these new cases are linked to a more widespread outbreak from romaine
A Samoan father loses 3 of his 5 children to the measles outbreak
The virus has infected more than 4,800 people, and at least 70 have died — many of them young children.
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Wedding sites downplay venues that were slave plantations
Sites like Pinterest and the Knot change policies on wedding-venue content that glorifies former slave plantations.
Celadon biggest of nearly 800 truck company failures this year
Truck company bankruptcies and abandoned drivers: It's "been happening a lot in 2019," said one industry attorney.
Health care costs crimp Americans' holiday spending
Rising medical costs are having a sobering effect on the holidays.
MLB players will sport Nike swoosh on front of jerseys
The famed swoosh logo will be on the front of Major League Baseball jerseys starting in the 2020 season.
TikTok criticized after canceling meets with U.S. lawmakers
Chinese-owned social media company criticized for postponing meetings on Capitol Hill a second time.
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Texas inmate executed for killing prison supervisor in 2003
Travis Runnels, 46, was convicted of slashing the throat of Stanley Wiley on January 29, 2003. He was the 22nd person put to death this year.
Lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook families vs. gunmaker set for trial
Remington made the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators at the Newtown, Connecticut, school December 14, 2012.
New details about N.J. shooting
New details are emerging about a deadly shooting in Jersey City. Surveillance video suggests the shooters targeted a kosher market, as people on the street took off running. Don Dahler has the latest.
N.J. attackers are suspects in earlier killing of Uber driver
The attackers are also prime suspects in the murder of an Uber driver in Bayonne, New Jersey.
Jersey City honors slain detective
Detective Joseph Seals was among those killed in a dramatic shootout Tuesday in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was a husband and a father of five, and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop called him a "true hero." CBSN New York's Chris Wragge reports.
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The final full moon of the decade is at 12:12 a.m. on 12/12
This year's Cold Moon has a unique twist.
One of the year's best meteor showers peaks this weekend
Grab a scarf and some gloves and prepare to watch one of the year's best meteor showers.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard on successful test flight
The test flight is the latest in preparation for launching commercial passengers into space.
Russian cargo ship reaches space station
The Progress docking came less than a day after a SpaceX Dragon cargo ship reached the space station
Russian cargo ship launches to follow SpaceX Dragon to Space Station
The Russian freighter is expected to arrive at the space station early Monday, one day after a SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrives.
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2019 additions to the National Film Registry
"Purple Rain," "Amadeus," "Platoon" and "Coal Miner's Daughter" are among the classic films to be preserved for future generations by the Library of Congress
Photos: White House Christmas decorations
The White House says this year's theme, "The Spirit of America," is "a tribute to the traditions, customs, and history that make our Nation great."
Dale Pike murder: Evidence photos in the case against Enrico Forti
In 1998, Dale Pike came to Miami to discuss a business deal with Enrico Forti -- the next day he was dead, and Forti was the prime suspect
The best movies of 2019, ranked
From the Irishman to Toy Story 4, these are the highest-rated films released in 2019.
Biggest-movie franchises
These series aren't just big -- they're really, really big,.
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CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Raising Boys
Now that the #MeToo movement has brought conversations about toxic masculinity and sexual consent to the forefront of public discourse, parents are grappling with how to encourage their sons to reject some of the more traditional notions of manhood. But many say they struggle with reinforcing those values in a society that still largely adheres to deeply-rooted stereotypes. It raises the question: How do we raise our boys?
Office jobs for women are disappearing
Automation and outsourcing are taking a toll on traditional middle-class office jobs for women.
CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Title IX
Obama-era rules set tough new standards for how schools should handle cases of sexual misconduct on campus under Title IX. But some alleged victims say the investigations made matters worse, while many of the accused claim they're being denied due process. Now, the Trump administration has offered a new set of guidelines. Will that fix the problems?
Veteran now a freshman at Yale
A wounded warrior has embarked on a new mission far from the battlefield. But former Navy SEAL James Hatch has a powerful ally at his side. David Martin explains.
CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Porn
With smartphones and wireless internet, gaining access to pornography has never been easier for young people. But experts say early exposure to porn can "rewire" young people’s brains, distort their views of sexual behavior, and even contribute to dating violence. Now, educators are trying to find ways to teach kids how to think critically about porn to help them foster healthier relationships.
