Mnuchin vs. Greta on climate change: ]What economists think
Chief economist at Mnuchin's former employer sides with the non-degreed teenage activist on climate policy.
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Coronavirus in China: How the outbreak could impact investors
The deadly outbreak could crimp global economic growth and hurt some industries, from travel to luxury goods.
Stubhub offers loans for Super Bowl tickets — at 30% interest
Ticket reseller says consumers want to improve their financial habits. Experts say its loans hardly qualify.
Women do more grunt work at home, no matter their pay or education
Doing the lion's share of unpaid labor is hindering women's career advancement and stunting their pay, study shows.
Hallmark parent CEO to leave after same-sex ad controversy
Exit of Crown Media chief Bill Abbott comes a month after the channel yanked, then reinstated, same-sex ad campaign.
Coronavirus drives up sales of masks and rubber gloves
3M surgical masks were sold out at pharmacies and on e-commerce sites across China as the coronarvirus spread Wednesday.
More locales weigh replacing apartment security deposits
Lawmakers in North Carolina, Virginia and Vermont said they want to pass legislation similar to Cincinnati, Ohio.
More Americans say they're lonely — blame work and technology
A stressful work environment and growing reliance on technology are making people feel more isolated, survey finds.
Former Wells Fargo CEO banned from banking industry for life
John Stumpf also fined $17.5 million for his role in scandal in which bank employees opened millions of fake accounts.
New York City bans stores from refusing to accept cash
Critics argue that refusing to accept cash discriminates against undocumented and homeless people.
Ex Insys exec gets 5 ½ years for pushing opioids
Former employees said former pharma executive John Kapoor hired attractive women to boost sales of the drug.
Changes are coming to your FICO score calculation
Fair Isaac's new model for assessing borrowers' creditworthiness could hurt those who rely on personal loans.
Ocasio-Cortez to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: I'll remember that
Banker's comments about the effects of socialism draws fire from democratic socialist lawmakers.
Online retailers' trickiest tactics to stoke impulse buys
Ignore messages that make it seem like an item you're looking to purchase will be sold out soon, shopping experts say.
Starbucks wants more reusable cups in stores
CEO Kevin Johnson says the coffee giant will cut carbon emissions, waste and water use by 50% within a decade.
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Impeachment live updates: House Democrats to say Trump obstructed Congress
House prosecutors will wrap up their opening arguments Friday by detailing actions they say he took that led to the second of two articles of impeachment
Watch live: Anti-abortion rights groups get support from Trump
Mr. Trump announced he'd be attending the rally on the 47th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
Death toll climbs as U.S. tests more people for virus from China
The deadly coronavirus has now sickened more than 800 people, and new possible cases are popping up in the U.S.
Warren responds after angry dad confronts her on student loans
In the exchange, a father asked Warren if he is getting "screwed" because he saved money for his daughter's education.
Large explosion at Houston building shakes city, scatters debris
The explosion shook other buildings about 4:30 a.m., with reports on Twitter of a boom felt across the city.
Britain blasts U.S. refusal to extradite woman over deadly crash
"This is a lawless, corrupt administration that appears intent on attacking even its closest international ally," lawyer for Harry Dunn's parents says.
Teen accused of killing his family in argument over prom
Police in Lakeville, Indiana, say Jeff Pelley, 17, killed his family to make his 1989 prom night perfect.
Thousands protest in Baghdad to demand U.S. troop withdrawal
The massive rally is the latest manifestation of rage against Trump's decision to blow up an Iranian general in Baghdad.
Pharmaceutical execs "got away with murder," says mom of overdose victim
Insys Therapeutics founder John Kapoor was sentenced to five and a half years for his role in bribing doctors to prescribe Subsys.
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Yelp names its top restaurant: a shawarma food truck
Shawarma Guys has nearly 500 five-star reviews and serves out 900 plates a day.
Power of the pencil in the digital age
In this digital age, people are likely to grab a keyboard to craft a message. But business owner Caroline Weaver is working to make sure the pencil is not erased.
California's gig worker law makes small biz rethink staffing
Companies hiring California freelancers must be able to prove the contractors really are working for themselves.
Sea and be seen: Turning plastic bottles into swimwear
A brother-sister duo has "upcycled" more than 500,000 plastic bottles since their swimwear company's inception.
California data privacy law to hit businesses across U.S.
The new law gives consumers control over the personal information companies collect, store and often share with others.
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More Americans are working into old age
A growing swath of seniors are working beyond 65, with many needing to supplement their paltry retirement savings.
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
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Death toll climbs as U.S. tests more people for virus from China
The deadly coronavirus has now sickened more than 800 people, and new possible cases are popping up in the U.S.
15-year-old Coco Gauff upsets defending champ at Australian Open
Australian Open sees a pair of monumentally significant third-round results hours apart in the same stadium: a surprising first-week loss by Williams, then a historic victory by Gauff.
Britain blasts U.S. refusal to extradite woman over deadly crash
"This is a lawless, corrupt administration that appears intent on attacking even its closest international ally," lawyer for Harry Dunn's parents says.
Thousands protest in Baghdad to demand U.S. troop withdrawal
The massive rally is the latest manifestation of rage against Trump's decision to blow up an Iranian general in Baghdad.
Libyan general's forces threaten to target civilian aircraft
"Any military or civilian aircraft, regardless of its affiliation, flying over the capital will be destroyed," said a spokesman for Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army.
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Death toll climbs as U.S. tests more people for virus from China
The deadly coronavirus has now sickened more than 800 people, and new possible cases are popping up in the U.S.
Mickey Smith Jr. wins Grammys' 2020 Music Educator Award
Mickey Smith Jr. leads about half of the entire student body of Maplewood Middle School in Sulphur, Louisiana in the school's band, and has been growing the number since he started there 15 years ago.
Impeachment trial: House Democrats to say Trump obstructed Congress
House prosecutors will wrap up their opening arguments Friday by detailing actions they say he took that led to the second of two articles of impeachment
More Americans say they're lonely — blame work and technology
A stressful work environment and growing reliance on technology are making people feel more isolated, survey finds.
Watch live: Anti-abortion rights groups get support from Trump
Mr. Trump announced he'd be attending the rally on the 47th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
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Warren responds after angry dad confronts her on student loans
In the exchange, a father asked Warren if he is getting "screwed" because he saved money for his daughter's education.
Watch live: Anti-abortion rights groups get support from Trump
Mr. Trump announced he'd be attending the rally on the 47th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
20 states sue over rules governing 3D-printed guns
Law enforcement officials have been trying for years to draw attention to the dangers posed by so-called ghost guns, which contain no registration numbers that could be used to trace them.
Dan Crenshaw says he saw Afghan policy reveal firsthand
"The days of roaming around grape fields where I was getting blown up, those are over," the Texas Republican said about Afghanistan.
FBI says monitoring of Trump campaign adviser Carter Page should've ended sooner
The FBI obtained a warrant in 2016 to eavesdrop on the former Trump national security aide on suspicions that he was secretly a Russian agent.
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Mickey Smith Jr. wins Grammys' 2020 Music Educator Award
Mickey Smith Jr. leads about half of the entire student body of Maplewood Middle School in Sulphur, Louisiana in the school's band, and has been growing the number since he started there 15 years ago.
Billie Eilish: "Nobody that knows me thinks I'm a dark person"
The multiple Grammy-nominee with the #1 hit "Bad Guy" says she is coming out of the "joyless" and "torturous" feeling that clinical depression and unwanted fame brought her. In this intimate conversation with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, Eilish and her brother, Finneas O'Connell, discuss the creative spirit behind her debut album, "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" (Originally broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" on December 8, 2019.)
Grammys scandal is "like a nuclear device"
Shocking allegations about the Recording Academy are threatening to overshadow the Grammy Awards, which air on CBS Sunday night. The group’s suspended CEO Deborah Dugan says the Grammy nomination system is ridge. Randy Lewis, a staff writer for the LA Times, broke this story and has been talking to artists and industry insiders about the fallout. He joins "CBS This Morning."
Grammys blast Dugan days before awards show
In a new statement, the Recording Academy is firing back against suspended CEO Deborah Dugan. It calls the allegations from Dugan “categorically false, misleading and wrong.” We’re also hearing from Grammy’s host Alicia Keys for the first time. Jamie Yuccas reports on the fallout.
Billie Eilish opens up about "I wanna end me" lyric
For Grammy-nominated singer Billie Eilish, no subject is too personal. As someone who used to hide self-inflicted cuts on her arms, Eilish now reaches out to fans with cuts on theirs.
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Tech withholds data that could prove innocence
Omar Ameen is an Iraqi refugee accused of carrying out an ISIS hit in Iraq in 2014 before coming to the United States.
Tesla's Elon Musk in line for massive $340 million payout
Billionaire CEO could get even richer now that his electric car maker has passed a key stock market benchmark.
Saudi Arabia denies hacking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone
The United Nations calls for further investigation of evidence it says suggests Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent Bezos a file carrying malware.
Top election security official details past, current and future threats
"We do not assess that any other country influenced the United States election in 2016 on the scale of what the Russians did," Shelby Pierson tells Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters" this week.
Wednesday is deadline to file claim for Equifax data breach
You want the cash? Or a decade of free credit monitoring through Equifax? Here's what to do before the January 22 deadline.
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New Yorkers spot bald eagle in the city: "It was pretty spectacular"
Residents are reporting seeing the unmistakable sight in the Upper West Side section of New York City.
Monarch butterfly population at critically low levels
Fewer than 30,000 monarch butterflies are spending the winter in California — putting the migration at risk of collapsing.
Listen to the sound of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy
Scientists were able to reproduce the sound of an ancient Egyptian priest with the help of a 3D-printed vocal tract.
The Doomsday Clock is now 100 seconds to midnight
It's the closest the clock has been to midnight since the Cold War.
Australians warned of possible deadly spider "bonanza"
Experts say weather conditions in bushfire-battered eastern Australia could bring "super dangerous" funnel-webs out in droves.
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Death toll climbs as U.S. tests more people for virus from China
The deadly coronavirus has now sickened more than 800 people, and new possible cases are popping up in the U.S.
More Americans say they're lonely — blame work and technology
A stressful work environment and growing reliance on technology are making people feel more isolated, survey finds.
Pharmaceutical execs "got away with murder," says mom of overdose victim
Insys Therapeutics founder John Kapoor was sentenced to five and a half years for his role in bribing doctors to prescribe Subsys.
Survey finds younger generations are lonelier than boomers
The Cigna 2020 Loneliness Index found 61% of adults reported feeling lonely.
Ex Insys exec gets 5 ½ years for pushing opioids
Former employees said former pharma executive John Kapoor hired attractive women to boost sales of the drug.
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More Americans say they're lonely — blame work and technology
A stressful work environment and growing reliance on technology are making people feel more isolated, survey finds.
Former Wells Fargo CEO banned from banking industry for life
John Stumpf also fined $17.5 million for his role in scandal in which bank employees opened millions of fake accounts.
New York City bans stores from refusing to accept cash
Critics argue that refusing to accept cash discriminates against undocumented and homeless people.
Ex Insys exec gets 5 ½ years for pushing opioids
Former employees said former pharma executive John Kapoor hired attractive women to boost sales of the drug.
Changes are coming to your FICO score calculation
Fair Isaac's new model for assessing borrowers' creditworthiness could hurt those who rely on personal loans.
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20 states sue over rules governing 3D-printed guns
Law enforcement officials have been trying for years to draw attention to the dangers posed by so-called ghost guns, which contain no registration numbers that could be used to trace them.
Teen accused of killing his family in argument over prom
Police in Lakeville, Indiana, say Jeff Pelley, 17, killed his family to make his 1989 prom night perfect.
Police searching for 2 suspects linked to deadly Seattle shooting
Authorities are looking for a pair of 24-year-olds; business groups are imploring city officials to improve public safety in wake of the deadly incident.
Family seeks evidence they say could exonerate executed inmate
The Innocence Project and ACLU have sued a central Arkansas city over the case of Ledell Lee, who was put to death in 2017, despite his claims of innocence.
Annabella Sciorra takes the stand against Harvey Weinstein
The "Sopranos" actress says Weinstein forced himself inside her apartment and raped her sometime in late 1993 or early 1994.
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Third all-female spacewalk successfully completed
NASA is ditching aging solar array batteries for more powerful lithium-ion replacements.
SpaceX destroys boosters in dramatic abort test
SpaceX deliberately destroyed a Falcon 9 booster Sunday in a spectacular high-altitude conflagration moments after an unpiloted Crew Dragon astronaut ferry ship shot away in a critical test of its emergency escape system, propelled to safety with a rush of fiery exhaust from eight powerful abort engines. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Omar Villafranca from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the latest.
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
SpaceX delays dramatic Crew Dragon abort test
Dramatic SpaceX in-flight abort test is intended to clear the way to send astronauts to the International Space Station.
Mysterious objects found orbiting supermassive black hole: study
Are they just gas, or are they stars? Astronomers now believe the unusual objects may be a hybrid of both.
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Highest-paid NFL players in 2020, ranked
These are the NFL superstars who are expected to earn the most in 2020.
Notable deaths in 2020
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity
Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature
The Denver Art Museum presents the country's largest Monet exhibit in more than two decades, exploring the Impressionist's fascination with light, and how tragedy colored his work
Surprising stars who have never won an Oscar
No thanks to the Academy.
Animals doing people things
A gorilla looking at iPhone photos, an elk drinking red wine... the line between human activity and animal behavior is furrier than one might think
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Billie Eilish: "Nobody that knows me thinks I'm a dark person"
The multiple Grammy-nominee with the #1 hit "Bad Guy" says she is coming out of the "joyless" and "torturous" feeling that clinical depression and unwanted fame brought her. In this intimate conversation with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, Eilish and her brother, Finneas O'Connell, discuss the creative spirit behind her debut album, "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" (Originally broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" on December 8, 2019.)
Prosecutors: Teen killed family over prom dispute
In 1989, 9-year-old Jessica Pelley came home and learned that four members of her Indiana family were dead. Years later, her stepbrother Jeff Pelley was convicted for killing her mother, stepfather and two sisters. Prosecutors said he murdered them in anger because he was not allowed to drive himself to his prom. Jim Axelrod previews the story that will air on “48 Hours” Saturday at 10/9c.
Grammys scandal is "like a nuclear device"
Shocking allegations about the Recording Academy are threatening to overshadow the Grammy Awards, which air on CBS Sunday night. The group’s suspended CEO Deborah Dugan says the Grammy nomination system is ridge. Randy Lewis, a staff writer for the LA Times, broke this story and has been talking to artists and industry insiders about the fallout. He joins "CBS This Morning."
Warren on battles in Iowa and the Senate
2020 candidate and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks to “CBS This Morning” from Washington, D.C. where the Senate is due to here President Trump’s lawyers begin their defense in the impeachment trial Saturday.
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A look back at what we've been covering on "CBS This Morning."
