A college application secret of wealthy families: Extra time for SATs
Students at rich high schools are twice as likely as those at poor schools to qualify for extra testing time
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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
Stock market down as U.S.-China trade war takes center stage
Investors are preparing for the trade war to become entrenched, impacting consumer spending and corporate profits
McDonald's workers say restaurants are a magnet for crime
Employees of the fast-food chain report gun-toting customers, assaults and other threats in urging OSHA to investigate
Largest U.S. yoga chain accused of underpaying instructors
Former and current instructors say for every one hour class that they taught, they had to put in up to an additional six hours – unpaid
Social media influencers glamorize tobacco and e-cigarettes
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette usage, health advocates say
Avon calling: Cosmetics brand sold to Brazilian beauty retailer
Avon to join a global beauty lineup that includes the Natura, Body Shop and Aesop brands
Starbucks accused of using poisonous pesticide in NYC stores
Coffee chain dismisses claims in suits, saying accusers trying to "incite public fear for their own financial gain"
Federal judge won't block subpoenas for Trump's bank records
Trump's legal team had sued to block Deutsche Bank and Capital One from complying with subpoenas from two House committees
More retail stores already set to close than in all of 2018
Expert warns that shuttered storefronts and job losses amount to a "major social change" for the U.S.
Federal Reserve shows no sign of cutting interest rates
Despite the president's demands that rates should be lower, the central bank continues to stress "patience"
Harriet Tubman $20 bill won't happen under Trump administration
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a redesign of the bill's security features will still come out in 2020
Sweetgreen extends paid parental leave to 5 months
The benefit extends to "mothers, fathers, adoptive parents, foster parents and others with new additions to their families"
Urban Outfitters launches clothing rental service
Urban Outfitters jumps into the clothing rental market to please young consumers who want variety and sustainability
Ben Carson confuses real estate term "REO" with "Oreo"
Asked about "REOs" during a House Financial Services hearing, Carson responded, "An Oreo?"
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FAA inspectors pressured to ignore plane problems: "The flying public needs to wake up"
One longtime FAA inspector tells CBS News that they have been "repeatedly" punished for finding a problem and reporting it
Deadly storms hit Missouri as "violent tornado" strikes state capital
Tornado causes heavy damage in Jefferson City as severe weather sweeps across the state overnight, causing at least three deaths
The bloody truth about getting your period in America
Menstruation remains one of the most taboo topics in the world – and millions of women pay the price
Pelosi: Democratic Caucus "is not on a path to impeachment"
Pelosi addressed the press after a White House meeting on infrastructure went south
Mario Batali charged for allegedly groping woman at restaurant
This appears to be the first criminal charge to come from a series of sexual misconduct allegations against the celebrity chef
Trump calls Tillerson "dumb as a rock" over remarks on Putin
"I don't think Putin would agree," the president said in a tweet about Tillerson's reported assessment. "Look how the U.S. is doing"
Bank CEO allegedly tried to buy Trump post with loans to Manafort
Authorities said Calk committed the crime while serving as CEO of The Federal Savings Bank based in Chicago
Narendra Modi to return as Indian PM after massive election win
Modi campaigned as a strong leader amid heightened tension with nuclear-armed neighbor Pakistan, and it appears to have paid off big-time
Fugitive tells cops he'll surrender if his mugshot gets 15,000 likes
Connecticut police department has reached a deal with a fugitive that would have him surrender if enough people respond to a wanted poster on social media
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Toth Gallery brings Cuban art to New York -- and the world
Art dealer Bryant Toth is committed to showcasing Cuban artists' talent beyond Cuba and Miami
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
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
Secret to "best fitted" men's button-down shirt? It doesn't button
A traffic ticket in Bangkok led this entrepreneur to create a slim-fit men's shirt unlike any other button down on the market
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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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
How companies are also flunking retirement planning
Few employers offer phased-retirement plans, which can help both workers and companies plan for retirement
A tricky IRA trap that retirees need to avoid
The rules for annual required minimum distributions can hit you with investment losses if you aren't careful
What to do about a falling 401(k) account
It really depends on how old you are and whether you've got a strategy in place for inevitable market drops
A "do-over" chance for Medicare open enrollment
You have until March 31 to change your choice of Medicare Advantage plan or switch to original Medicare
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Bank CEO allegedly tried to buy Trump post with loans to Manafort
Authorities said Calk committed the crime while serving as CEO of The Federal Savings Bank based in Chicago
Trump calls Tillerson "dumb as a rock" over remarks on Putin
"I don't think Putin would agree," the president said in a tweet about Tillerson's reported assessment. "Look how the U.S. is doing"
76-year-old volunteer drives low-income college students home from school
"Mr. G" has logged over 60,000 miles while serving others and spreading joy
Former spelling bee champion wins 2019 National Geographic Bee
Until the last question, Eighth grader Nihar Janga felt like the underdog as the final round of the championships went into overtime
Fugitive tells cops he'll surrender if his mugshot gets 15,000 likes
Connecticut police department has reached a deal with a fugitive that would have him surrender if enough people respond to a wanted poster on social media
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Bank CEO allegedly tried to buy Trump post with loans to Manafort
Authorities said Calk committed the crime while serving as CEO of The Federal Savings Bank based in Chicago
Trump calls Tillerson "dumb as a rock" over remarks on Putin
"I don't think Putin would agree," the president said in a tweet about Tillerson's reported assessment. "Look how the U.S. is doing"
Pelosi: Democrats "not on a path to impeachment"
At her weekly press conference on Capitol Hill on Thursday, Pelosi claimed the president is "crying out for impeachment"
Commentary: The Great American Brain Drain is coming
"The global talent that America does still attract is increasingly looking to succeed elsewhere," writes Vikram J. Singh, a former State Department official
Texas Rep. says migrant girl's death was "covered up"
"They covered up her death for eight months, even though we were actively asking the question about whether any child had died," Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro told CBS News
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Trump calls Tillerson "dumb as a rock" over remarks on Putin
"I don't think Putin would agree," the president said in a tweet about Tillerson's reported assessment. "Look how the U.S. is doing"
May in crosshairs as U.K. holds EU elections 3 years after Brexit vote
PM Theresa May under huge and mounting pressure as her government has failed to turn the 2016 referendum result into reality
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting
Critics of the ban said an increase in the elephant population was hurting farmland – and even humans
Early release of "American Taliban" slammed by daughter of slain CIA officer
John Walker Lindh was interrogated by CIA officer Johnny "Mike" Spann, who was killed shortly thereafter in a prison uprising
Narendra Modi to return as Indian PM after massive election win
Modi campaigned as a strong leader amid heightened tension with nuclear-armed neighbor Pakistan, and it appears to have paid off big-time
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Mario Batali faces charge for alleged groping
Celebrity chef Mario Batali faces a criminal charge for an alleged groping incident two years ago. Batali is scheduled to be arraigned in Boston Friday on a single count of indecent assault and battery. Anna Werner reports.
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Natalie Portman denies Moby's claims they dated
The musician says the stars dated in the late '90's, but the actress refuted his claim, saying she remembers him as, "a much older man being creepy with me when I just had graduated high school"
Jim and Pam from "The Office" feud over Stanley Cup Final
Just because they're one of television's most iconic couples, doesn't mean they're both on the same side of the rink
Philadelphia district attorney wants new trial for Meek Mill
District Attorney Larry Krasner said the court "abused its discretion when it imposed" its sentence on the 32-year-old rapper
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Is it time for Alexa and Siri to have a "MeToo moment"?
United Nations report says AI technology powering popular personal voice assistants has gender bias baked into the programming code
5G tech could interfere with weather forecasting
NOAA's chief warns it could reduce accuracy by as much as 30%
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
Amazon shareholders push retailer to cut back on fossil fuels
Online retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- some investors had hoped to change that
Apple updates MacBook Pro laptops, including new keyboard design
Responding to customer complaints, Apple makes changes to the butterfly switch keyboard in its laptops — including new 2019 MacBook Pro models
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Leonardo DiCaprio narrates climate change doc trailer
DiCaprio narrates "Ice on Fire," which highlights never-before-seen solutions to our climate crisis
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
Rising sea levels could displace millions in 2 generations
A new study lays out a range of possible outcomes "that go from bad to worse"
Amazon shareholders push retailer to cut back on fossil fuels
Online retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- some investors had hoped to change that
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
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The bloody truth about getting your period in America
Menstruation remains one of the most taboo topics in the world – and millions of women pay the price
Texas facility resumes intake of migrants after flu outbreak
Thirty-two people tested positive for the flu, the U.S. Border Patrol said
Calif. lawmakers advance bill that would limit vaccine exemptions
The measure passed on a party-line 24-10 vote, with no Republican support
Social media influencers glamorize tobacco and e-cigarettes
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette usage, health advocates say
Patients in Congo fear violence amid Ebola outbreak
Officials said hospitals are being targeted by armed militia groups
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Stock market down as U.S.-China trade war takes center stage
Investors are preparing for the trade war to become entrenched, impacting consumer spending and corporate profits
Largest U.S. yoga chain accused of underpaying instructors
Former and current instructors say for every one hour class that they taught, they had to put in up to an additional six hours – unpaid
Social media influencers glamorize tobacco and e-cigarettes
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette usage, health advocates say
Avon calling: Cosmetics brand sold to Brazilian beauty retailer
Avon to join a global beauty lineup that includes the Natura, Body Shop and Aesop brands
Federal judge won't block subpoenas for Trump's bank records
Trump's legal team had sued to block Deutsche Bank and Capital One from complying with subpoenas from two House committees
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Bank CEO allegedly tried to buy Trump post with loans to Manafort
Authorities said Calk committed the crime while serving as CEO of The Federal Savings Bank based in Chicago
Mario Batali faces charge for alleged groping
Celebrity chef Mario Batali faces a criminal charge for an alleged groping incident two years ago. Batali is scheduled to be arraigned in Boston Friday on a single count of indecent assault and battery. Anna Werner reports.
Judge overturns conviction of innocent man who served 33 years
"We believe Keith Bush did not commit this murder," said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini
Judge releases N.Y. man from parole
A Long Island judge on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a man who spent 33 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Keith Bush was 17 and at a house party when police arrested him in the killing of 14-year-old Sherese Watson, who was found strangled and stabbed near the house. Though he ultimately signed a confession, prosecutors believe it was coerced. Over the years, Bush and his lawyers made several attempts to get him exonerated. Bush was released in 2007 but was placed on lifetime parole. CBS New York reported that Bush had to register as a high-risk sex offender, but never felt free. On Wednesday, he was cleared. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
John Walker Lindh to be released from prison
A California native who admitted to providing support to the Taliban is expected to be released from a federal prison. He was with them in Afghanistan on 9/11. Jeff Pegues reports.
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Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
NASA vows to make ambitious plan to return to the moon "a reality"
The newly announced Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, intends to land astronauts on the South Pole of the moon by 2024
Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
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Britain's royal great-grandchildren
Prince Harry's new baby Archie is the eighth great-grandchild for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Met Gala 2019: Red carpet looks
See what all your favorite celebrities wore to fashion's biggest night
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
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These are the lowest-rated sequels this century, according to Metacritic's rankings
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Ben Carson's "Oreos" confusion at hearing
During a congressional hearing Tuesday, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson seemed unfamiliar with the term "REO" or "real estate owned," referring to foreclosed properties returned to the lender. "An Oreo?" he asked.
EU elections plagued by misinformation
An activist organization says it found over 500 suspicious pages on Facebook underming the upcoming European Union parliamentary elections. Wired senior writer Issie Lapowsky joined CBSN to explain what's at stake and if there's anything that can be done to stop the spread of misinformation on social media.
Job search tips for college graduates
Millions of new graduates are set to enter the workforce this year. Yahoo Finance senior producer and reporter Jeanie Ahn joined CBSN to break down strategies for landing a job and working in a professional setting.
Why some may be more susceptible to PTSD
A new study shows that some groups may be more susceptible to PTSD. Licensed psychologist Dr. Wendy Dickinson joined CBSN to talk about the study's findings.
Trump, Congress feud over investigations
President Trump stormed out of a scheduled meeting on infrastructure with Democratic leaders, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused him of engaging in a "cover-up." CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss whether impeachment could be the Democrats' next move.