Google to offer checking accounts. Don't bet on them being free
Citibank, which is partnering with the search giant, plans to offer Googlers accounts with the bank's standard terms
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Tech industry billions won't fill California's housing hole
The tech giants have promised $4.5 billion for more affordable housing, but will the money make a difference?
Nike shoes won't be sold on Amazon anymore
Nike's direct sales to consumers are growing, and some analysts say its split with Amazon could curb counterfeiting
Fed chief Jerome Powell: Economic outlook remains "favorable"
Central bank likely to hold off on additional interest rate cuts unless growth cools significantly
Disney+ warns of "outdated cultural depictions" in classic movies
A select number of films, including "Dumbo" and "Lady and the Tramp," have the warning
America's largest milk producer files for bankruptcy
As consumers have become more conscious about the environment, health and animal welfare, the dairy industry has suffered
Twinkies Cereal coming to a grocer near you
Hostess and Post Cereals collaboration will bring the treat to the breakfast table starting next month
Carbon emissions to rise until 2040 even with targeted cuts
Global demand for oil will continue to rise for at least another decade, the International Energy Agency predicts
Climate change could end mortgages as we know them
The traditional 30-year home loan — along with city and state budgets — face a grave threat from growing climate risks
DoorDash and delivery workers still at odds over pay
Labor group disputes claim by nation's biggest food-delivery app that couriers now earn more than $18 an hour
U.S. manufacturers group hacked by China, report says
National Association of Manufacturers, which lobbies for its U.S. companies, said it took "swift action" to secure its networks
Google's "Project Nightingale" faces medical privacy inquiry
A federal agency wants more information about the "mass collection" of patients' medical data by the search giant
Country club sued waiter for spilling wine on $30,000 bag
An unfortunate accident involving a pricey Hermès purse leads to a messy lawsuit
Juul announces layoffs amid ongoing vaping concerns
As regulators examine health risks, e-cigarette maker will cut 16% of its workforce in a cost-cutting move
What to know about the Disney+ launch
After an "unprecedented" marketing campaign, the streaming service debuts Tuesday with spinoffs and reboots
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Impeachment updates: Diplomats reveal new details at first open hearing
Bill Taylor and George Kent said they became increasingly alarmed over an "irregular" effort to pressure Ukraine
Diplomat reveals new details at impeachment hearing
Taylor testified about an aide who overheard Trump ask Sondland about "investigations"
Deval Patrick expected to announce he is running for president
He will start far behind in a record-sized field that polling shows is now divided into two tiers — with the top tier consisting of Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg
Michael Bloomberg won't file for New Hampshire primary
There is no word yet on whether the former mayor plans to file to appear on the ballot in other states with early contests: Iowa, Nevada and South Carolina
CDC report identifies new potentially deadly superbugs
One antibiotic resistant superbug wasn't even on the CDC's radar five years ago, but has since spread around the globe
Roger Stone portrayed as a liar by prosecutors
He is awaiting a verdict on charges of lying to Congress, witness tampering and obstruction and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted
U.S. to restrict work permits to most asylum-seekers
The proposal would deny work authorization to most migrants seeking asylum who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without documentation — the largest group of asylum-seekers in the U.S.
Insurance exec sentenced to 6 months in college admissions scandal
It's the longest sentence in the college admissions scandal so far
Meghan and Harry to skip Christmas with royal family
The young family won't be spending the most wonderful time of the year with the rest of the royal family this Christmas
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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
Joe Ricketts on free enterprise, the engine that drives America
Despite a pending recession, the founder of Ameritrade says the country's strength continues to come from job opportunities created by new businesses
Their restaurant has donated 30,000 meals, and counting
They met years ago. Eventually they got engaged. Now they run a philanthropic-minded sandwich shop with a big heart
Michelin star quality meal delivery for folks on restrictive diets
Subscription meal-delivery service makes gluten-free food for people who suffer from a range of conditions
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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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Meghan and Harry to skip Christmas with royal family
The young family won't be spending the most wonderful time of the year with the rest of the royal family this Christmas
Facebook says it removed 3.2 billion fake accounts
Facebook estimates that about 5% of its 2.45 billion user accounts are fake
Trump says he's a "big fan" of Turkey's Erdogan
President Trump claimed he did not recall a conversation with U.S. Ambassador to the E.U. Gordon Sondland about investigations
Carbon emissions to rise until 2040 even with targeted cuts
Global demand for oil will continue to rise for at least another decade, the International Energy Agency predicts
U.S. manufacturers group hacked by China, report says
National Association of Manufacturers, which lobbies for its U.S. companies, said it took "swift action" to secure its networks
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Michael Bloomberg won't file for New Hampshire primary
There is no word yet on whether the former mayor plans to file to appear on the ballot in other states with early contests: Iowa, Nevada and South Carolina
Insurance exec sentenced to 6 months in college admissions scandal
It's the longest sentence in the college admissions scandal so far
3 cows swept out to sea during Hurricane Dorian found alive
Officials believe three cows swam about 4 miles to safety and are now "grazing peacefully together" on land
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Deval Patrick expected to announce candidacy
The Democratic former Massachusetts governor will be a guest on "CBS This Morning" Thursday
Facebook says it removed 3.2 billion fake accounts
Facebook estimates that about 5% of its 2.45 billion user accounts are fake
Politics
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Michael Bloomberg won't file for New Hampshire primary
There is no word yet on whether the former mayor plans to file to appear on the ballot in other states with early contests: Iowa, Nevada and South Carolina
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Deval Patrick expected to announce candidacy
The Democratic former Massachusetts governor will be a guest on "CBS This Morning" Thursday
Deval Patrick expected to announce he's running for president
He will start far behind in a record-sized field that polling shows is now divided into two tiers — with the top tier consisting of Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg
White House pushes back against impeachment inquiry
President Trump has been trying to downplay his relationship with E.U. Ambassador Gordon Sondland since last week
Trump installs new Homeland Security chief Chad Wolf
Wolf will now be in charge of bureaucratic juggernaut at the center of the Trump administration's hardline immigration agenda
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Meghan and Harry to skip Christmas with royal family
The young family won't be spending the most wonderful time of the year with the rest of the royal family this Christmas
"Friends" reunion special with original cast reportedly in the works
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer are all in talks to get back together
Celine Dion on what TV show she's binge-watching
The five-time Grammy winner is hitting the road for her first U.S. tour in more than a decade
Disney+ warns of "outdated cultural depictions" in classic movies
A select number of films, including "Dumbo" and "Lady and the Tramp," have the warning
Kodak Black sentenced to prison on federal weapons charges
U.S. District Judge Federico A. Moreno sentenced Kodak Black to 46 months in prison, along with 3 years of supervised release
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Facebook says it removed 3.2 billion fake accounts
Facebook estimates that about 5% of its 2.45 billion user accounts are fake
SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
DoorDash and delivery workers still at odds over pay
Labor group disputes claim by nation's biggest food-delivery app that couriers now earn more than $18 an hour
U.S. manufacturers group hacked by China, report says
National Association of Manufacturers, which lobbies for its U.S. companies, said it took "swift action" to secure its networks
Google to offer checking accounts. Don't bet on them being free
Citibank, which is partnering with the search giant, plans to offer Googlers accounts with the bank's standard terms
Science
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SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Greta Thunberg sets sail from U.S. to Spain for climate summit
She refuses to travel by plane to avoid contributing to a heavy carbon footprint
Emergency declared in Venice, Italy, due to historic flooding
"St. Mark's Basilica has sustained serious damage, like the entire city and its islands," Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro announced
Meteor streaks through the sky over St. Louis
Hundreds reported seeing a bright flash of light across the sky in at least two counties
Elusive mouse-deer photographed for first time in almost 30 years
The shy and solitary animals boast two tiny fangs and usually weigh less than 10 pounds
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CDC report identifies new potentially deadly superbugs
One antibiotic resistant superbug wasn't even on the CDC's radar five years ago, but has since spread around the globe
Google's "Project Nightingale" faces medical privacy inquiry
A federal agency wants more information about the "mass collection" of patients' medical data by the search giant
Hospital plans to take girl off life support against family's wishes
Doctors at Cook Children's Medical Center planned to stop treatment for Tinslee Lewis after invoking the state's "10-day rule"
Teen hospitalized after vaping gets double-lung transplant
The six-hour operation is believed to be the first double-lung transplant for a victim of vaping
A drop in income could impact your heart health
A new study found patients whose income dropped by 50% or more were 17% more likely to suffer from a cardiovascular event
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Twinkies Cereal coming to a grocer near you
Hostess and Post Cereals collaboration will bring the treat to the breakfast table starting next month
Carbon emissions to rise until 2040 even with targeted cuts
Global demand for oil will continue to rise for at least another decade, the International Energy Agency predicts
DoorDash and delivery workers still at odds over pay
Labor group disputes claim by nation's biggest food-delivery app that couriers now earn more than $18 an hour
U.S. manufacturers group hacked by China, report says
National Association of Manufacturers, which lobbies for its U.S. companies, said it took "swift action" to secure its networks
Google's "Project Nightingale" faces medical privacy inquiry
A federal agency wants more information about the "mass collection" of patients' medical data by the search giant
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Insurance exec sentenced to 6 months in college admissions scandal
It's the longest sentence in the college admissions scandal so far
Longest sentence yet handed down in college admissions scandal
A former insurance executive received the longest prison sentence so far in the college admissions scandal. Toby MacFarlane pleaded guilty Friday to paying $450,000 to get his son and daughter into college as fake athletic recruits.
Kodak Black sentenced to prison on federal weapons charges
U.S. District Judge Federico A. Moreno sentenced Kodak Black to 46 months in prison, along with 3 years of supervised release
Ex-McDonald’s employee claims sex harassment
In an exclusive TV interview, a former McDonald’s employee tells CBS News why she is suing the fast food giant over sexual harassment. Anna Werner spoke to Jenna Ries about her claims.
3 school workers charged in death of special needs student
The student was reportedly restrained face-down for nearly an hour before becoming unresponsive
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SpaceX test fires crew capsule's abort engines
The test will help clear the way for an in-flight abort test as early as next month
Rare images of Mercury in transit
Mercury skipped across the vast, glaring face of the sun in a rare celestial transit Monday. Stargazers used solar-filtered binoculars and telescopes to spot Mercury -- a tiny black dot -- as it passed directly between Earth and the sun.
SpaceX launches internet satellites
SpaceX launched one of its Falcon 9 rockets from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, carrying an additional 60 solar-powered Starlink internet relay satellites into orbit. The rocket's first stage later successfully landed back on Earth for a record fourth time.
Mercury puts on rare show as it passes across the sun
The solar system's smallest, innermost planet resembled a tiny black dot Monday as it passes directly between Earth and the sun
SpaceX launches another 60 solar-powered internet satellites
Initial service is expected to begin next year with global connectivity expected in 2021
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Mary Whyte's portraits of veterans
"We the People" is a collection of watercolor paintings depicting the diversity of U.S. service members from every state of the union
The fall of the Berlin Wall
Looking back at the wall that once divided Germany during the Cold War, and its collapse in November 1989
Photos: California wildfires
Extreme winds fanned the flames as fires threatened large portions of the Golden State
The 50 most popular baby boy names
Noah, Liam, Carter – how many of these popular male baby names do you know?
Why it's tough to be a dinosaur
Cartoonist Hugh Murphy's series of books details the tribulations modern life poses for a Tyrannosaurus Rex with very short arms
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CBSN Originals | Speaking Frankly: Dating apps
Dating apps offer seemingly endless potential matches at your fingertips, turning an intimate experience into something that feels more like a video game. But because users hide behind virtual profiles, it's easy to ghost, harass, and view others as non-human — and now that bots are populating these platforms, some actually are. As the industry continues to grow, some experts question whether dating app companies are really interested in helping people find love, or if they have an incentive to keep people in an endless cycle of searching and matching without any real connection.
Turkish President Erdoğan visits White House
President Trump welcomed his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to the White House Wednesday as lawmakers on Capitol Hill held the first public impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill. Ben Tracy joined CBSN with more on the highly-criticized meeting.
Eric Swalwell on impeachment hearings
The first public hearings as part of the impeachment inquiry were conducted in front of the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday. Committee member Congressman Eric Swalwell speaks to "Red & Blue" about his questioning.
First day of public impeachment hearings conclude
CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy, CBS News intelligence reporter Olivia Gazis, Politico White House correspondent Anita Kumar, Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott and CBSN legal analyst Rikki Kleiman join "Red &Blue" to talk about the historic day on Capitol Hill.
Google to offer checking accounts
Google plans to launch a checking account aimed at individuals as soon as next year. The search giant will tie the accounts to its Google Pay offering, which already has 100 million users around the globe.
