Half of U.S. employers make workers promise to never "compete"
Accepting a job, even flipping burgers, often means renouncing doing similar work in the future
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Food-stamp cuts could hit 5.3 million U.S. households
Experts say USDA proposals to curb access to food aid would likely boost hunger and increase "deaths of despair"
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.
Walmart pulls sweater with snowman and lines of cocaine
Retailer faces blowback over clothing that showed Santa Claus in front of three white lines that look like cocaine.
Exxon not guilty of duping investors on climate change costs
New York failed to prove that Exxon's practice of keeping two sets of numbers on the cost of regulations was misleading
Why there are so few black workers in top corporate jobs
Less than 1% of Fortune 500 companies are led by an African-American CEO, analysis shows.
CVS fined $3.6 million in California for failing to recycle
A California agency said an investigation found 81 CVS stores refused to redeem its recyclables or pay a daily fee.
White Castle recalls frozen burgers over listeria fears
Fast-food chain says bacteria that can cause serious infection linked to one of its manufacturing plants.
Away CEO steps down after report of "toxic" work environment
Lululemon COO Stuart Haselden will assume the role of Away CEO in January of 2020.
U.S. plan would jack up the cost of researching ancestors
Trump administration plan to hike fees would make it much pricier for people to explore their family tree
Celadon bankruptcy strands some 3,000 truckers
Celadon Group enters bankruptcy just days after two former officials at trucking giant were charged in a fraud scheme.
White House and House Democrats close to North American trade deal
White House officials working on the deal remain confident that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) can be passed by the end of the year.
Amazon: We lost Pentagon deal because of Trump pressure
Amazon, the top company in cloud computing, is suing for second crack at $10 billion contract awarded to rival Microsoft
Paul Volcker, Fed chair who fought runaway inflation, has died
As Federal Reserve chairman, Paul Volcker raised interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation.
Investors ask governments for "much more" on climate change
More than 600 investors with $37 trillion in client assets say there is an "ambition gap" that could lead to disaster
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Live updates: Democrats unveil Trump articles of impeachment
House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment against the president for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Pelosi walks tightrope over impeachment and trade deal
In the space of an hour, Pelosi oversaw the announcement of articles of impeachment and another on the trade deal
Live updates: Police officer shot in New Jersey
A shooting broke Tuesday afternoon in Jersey City.
Trump denounces FBI director over IG report on Russia probe
Trump took to Twitter to denounce FBI Director Christopher Wray over his reading of the Justice Department inspector general's report on the origins of the bureau's Russia investigation.
Read the articles of impeachment against President Trump
House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday.
Pompeo: No mistake about meddling in 2016 election
The secretary of state said Ukraine was a major topic of conversation, and he warned Sergey Lavrov election meddling won't be tolerated
Death toll climbs after New Zealand volcano eruption
Officials say 9 Americans were on White Island at the time of the eruption, but it remains unclear whether any failed to make it off.
Food-stamp cuts could hit 5.3 million U.S. households
Experts say USDA proposals to curb access to food aid would likely boost hunger and increase "deaths of despair"
Marie Fredriksson, singer of pop duo Roxette, has died
Fredriksson's management company said the singer of hits including "The Look" and "It Must Have Been Love" died after a 17-year battle with brain cancer.
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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
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
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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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Pompeo: No mistake about meddling in 2016 election
The secretary of state said Ukraine was a major topic of conversation, and he warned Sergey Lavrov election meddling won't be tolerated
Marie Fredriksson, singer of pop duo Roxette, has died
Fredriksson's management company said the singer of hits including "The Look" and "It Must Have Been Love" died after a 17-year battle with brain cancer.
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
Death toll climbs after New Zealand volcano eruption
Officials say 9 Americans were on White Island at the time of the eruption, but it remains unclear whether any failed to make it off.
Gunman kills 6 people in Czech hospital waiting room
The prime minister said the gunman opened fire at people's heads and necks from close range in the eastern city of Ostrava, and the motive remains unclear.
U.S.
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Bill Barr chides FBI for "inexplicable behavior" in Russia probe
The attorney general told NBC News in an interview he believes there were "gross abuses" and "inexplicable behavior" on the part of the FBI in its investigation of ties between Russia and the Trump campaign.
Police officer shot in Jersey City - live updates
A shooting broke Tuesday afternoon in Jersey City
Pelosi walks tightrope over impeachment and trade deal
In the space of an hour, Pelosi oversaw the announcement of articles of impeachment and another on the trade deal
Food-stamp cuts could hit 5.3 million U.S. households
Experts say USDA proposals to curb access to food aid would likely boost hunger and increase "deaths of despair"
Five most important travel tips from "TPG"
TPG is filled with travel information – but he was able to narrow down the top five most important travel tips for 2020.
Politics
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Bill Barr chides FBI for "inexplicable behavior" in Russia probe
The attorney general told NBC News in an interview he believes there were "gross abuses" and "inexplicable behavior" on the part of the FBI in its investigation of ties between Russia and the Trump campaign.
Pelosi walks tightrope over impeachment and trade deal
In the space of an hour, Pelosi oversaw the announcement of articles of impeachment and another on the trade deal
Food-stamp cuts could hit 5.3 million U.S. households
Experts say USDA proposals to curb access to food aid would likely boost hunger and increase "deaths of despair"
Read the articles of impeachment against President Trump
House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday.
Pompeo: No mistake about meddling in 2016 election
The secretary of state said Ukraine was a major topic of conversation, and he warned Sergey Lavrov election meddling won't be tolerated
Entertainment
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Muppets respond to Kennedy Center honoring "Sesame Street"
Not only are the Muppets all different colors on "Sesame Street," but from the beginning, so were the actors
"Sesame Street" celebrated for its impact
For the first time ever, this year’s Kennedy Center Honors celebrates a TV show: "Sesame Street." It has revolutionized how we think about childhood and the world. The ceremony, which airs Sunday on CBS, paid tribute to the program’s co-creators, Lloyd Morrisett and Joan Ganz Cooney, and especially the muppets. Anthony Mason reports.
Singer Marie Fredriksson dies at 61
Singer Marie Fredriksson of the Swedish pop duo “Roxette” died Monday after battling cancer for 17 years. Some of Roxette's biggest hits in the late 80s and 90s include "Listen to Your Heart," "It Must Have Been Love" and "Joyride." The duo sold more than 80 million records. Fredriksson’s bandmate, Per Gessle, remembers her as an amazing performer and wonderful friend. She is survived by her husband and two children.
Marie Fredriksson, singer of pop duo Roxette, has died
Fredriksson's management company said the singer of hits including "The Look" and "It Must Have Been Love" died after a 17-year battle with brain cancer.
Vanna White hosts "Wheel of Fortune" solo for first time
Episodes featuring the letter-turner as host began airing on Monday. In her usual role was Minnie Mouse.
Technology
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The most popular trends on Twitter this year
President Trump, Neymar, BTS and the face with tears of joy emoji 😂 have one thing in common: They were each the most tweeted-about in their respective categories in 2019.
Amazon: We lost Pentagon deal because of Trump pressure
Amazon, the top company in cloud computing, is suing for second crack at $10 billion contract awarded to rival Microsoft
FTC: Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users
The political consulting firm was used by President Trump's 2016 campaign.
Peloton ad costs the company and shareholders $1.6 billion
Even Wall Street seems to hate the fitness equipment maker's TV commercial that some have panned as sexist.
Doctors urge FTC to protect kids from online advertisers
Pediatricians and consumer advocates are concerned about how digital media can impact children's development
Science
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Exxon not guilty of duping investors on climate change costs
New York failed to prove that Exxon's practice of keeping two sets of numbers on the cost of regulations was misleading
Blue Origin delays New Shepard 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
Plastic pollution has killed half a million hermit crabs
Hermit crabs are feeling the devastating effects of plastic pollution.
World's oceans are losing oxygen at a dangerous rate, study says
Scientists warn that ocean deoxygenation will have widespread global effects on marine ecosystems and the people that rely on them.
Health
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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
White Castle recalls frozen burgers over listeria fears
Fast-food chain says bacteria that can cause serious infection linked to one of its manufacturing plants.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Kentucky abortion law
The court rejected the case, without comment or dissent, leaving the 2017 law in place.
What to ask about social media influencers' medical posts
Pharmaceutical companies, health care providers, and advocacy groups are turning to celebrities and influencers to get their messages out on social media.
Eugenia Zukerman on keeping her sense of humor and dignity in the face of Alzheimer's
The acclaimed flutist, broadcast journalist and author opens up about her diagnosis, and how music, writing and finding joy in life are helping her cope with a fading memory
MoneyWatch
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Exxon not guilty of duping investors on climate change costs
New York failed to prove that Exxon's practice of keeping two sets of numbers on the cost of regulations was misleading
CVS fined $3.6 million in California for failing to recycle
A California agency said an investigation found 81 CVS stores refused to redeem its recyclables or pay a daily fee.
Away CEO steps down after report of "toxic" work environment
Lululemon COO Stuart Haselden will assume the role of Away CEO in January of 2020.
U.S. plan would jack up the cost of researching ancestors
Trump administration plan to hike fees would make it much pricier for people to explore their family tree
Celadon bankruptcy strands some 3,000 truckers
Celadon Group enters bankruptcy just days after two former officials at trucking giant were charged in a fraud scheme.
Crime
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Police officer shot in Jersey City - live updates
A shooting broke Tuesday afternoon in Jersey City
Bail set at $1M for man who made simulated video of mass shooting
Online videos appeared to show Steve Homoki pointing an assault rifle and rehearsing a mass shooting from a downtown San Diego hotel room.
New parent charged in college admissions scam will plead guilty
Karen Littlefair admitted to paying $9,000 to help her son fraudulently earn college credits at Georgetown University.
Trans women are targets behind bars, lawsuit claims
Class-action lawsuit claims trans women are discriminated against and face abuse in Colorado prisons due to their gender identity.
Man arrested after disturbing videos
A San Diego man is facing felony weapons charges after YouTube videos showed pointing guns out a hotel window. In a jailhouse interview, he said none of it was real. Janet Shamlian has more.
Space
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Blue Origin delays New Shepard 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.
SpaceX launches Dragon cargo ship to space station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket vaulted away from the Florida coast Thursday and climbed smoothly into orbit, putting a Dragon cargo ship on course for a three-day flight to the International Space Station. Watch the launch.
SpaceX launches cargo ship on three-day flight to space station
The SpaceX launch is the first of two rapid-fire cargo delivery missions to the International Space Station.
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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,.
Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
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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?
Top 5 travel tips from "The Points Guy"
The Points Guy has built a business on his knowledge of travel and rewards points, and his website offers readers countless tips and tricks. CBS News spoke with the guru at his own TPG Awards in New York City, and he managed to whittle down his vast list of travel tips to give us the top five most important ones.
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?
7 facts about the food stamp program
The Trump administration wants to tighten food stamp eligibility, but anti-hunger advocates say millions could suffer.
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.
