Fading corporate profits heighten U.S. recession fears
A decline in company earnings suggests the economy is losing speed, adding to recession fears
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Overstock.com CEO out after revealing affair with Russian agent
Patrick Byrne said he resigned because his presence "may affect and complicate all manner of business relationships"
Experimental store tracks shoppers with hidden cameras
Hidden cameras track shoppers' movements as they browse the almost 14,000 square feet of merchandise
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Phone carriers will block some robocalls for free
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon will start offering blocking software and move to halt fake caller ID numbers
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
Walmart to reopen El Paso store after mass shooting
Retailer said it will first rebuild the entire interior of the building where 22 people were killed this month
Illinois increases minimum teacher salaries across the state
Teachers in Illinois can currently have a salary as low as $9,000 — and that hasn't changed since 1980
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
Del Monte Foods closing two more plants, laying off hundreds
Packaged food company facing headwinds that include tariffs and rising metal costs, as industry layoffs jump
MIT Media Lab researchers quit over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The famed technology research hub and its director took money from Epstein after he'd served time for sex offenses
The Fed says trade is main reason U.S. economy is slowing
While President Trump blasts Jerome Powell for slowdown, Fed officials put the blame squarely on trade tensions
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Here's how many of Fidelity's 401(k) accounts have $1 million
Still, only 1% of the firm's 401(k) plans have amassed that level of savings, while most people have far less
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Remember when governors used to win the presidency?
In the presidential elections since 2008, governors have made early departures from both Democratic and Republican primaries. Why is this happening?
ICE found failures in care of detainee who died by suicide
Jean Carlos Jimenez-Joseph was held in solitary confinement for 18 days before he killed himself in 2017
Man who preyed on gay men during 8-month killing spree is executed
Gary Ray Bowles received the death penalty for the 1994 murder of a man, who was his sixth and final known victim
80 indicted in online fraud scheme that stole millions
Most of the people arrested were Nigerian nationals who allegedly preyed on elderly victims
Video appears to contradict defendant in "stand your ground" trial
Initially Michael Drejka was not arrested for the shooting death of Markeis McGlockton last year
U.S. man charged with death of resort worker back in Anguilla
Scott Hapgood was on vacation with his family when Kenny Mitchel came to their room
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Co-worker arrested in killing of retired college administrator
Chuyen Vo, a former Cal State Fullerton employee, was taken into custody Wednesday night on murder charges
Overstock.com CEO out after revealing affair with Russian agent
Patrick Byrne said he resigned because his presence "may affect and complicate all manner of business relationships"
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A calligrapher embraces technology to grow business
After falling haphazardly into the art of calligraphy, she succeeds by embracing her unique style and the latest tech
Nomadness Travel Tribe creates safe space for black travelers
Nomadness Travel Tribe is the New Age, international roadmap for African-American travelers
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
An online art gallery that strips art world of its pretense
Tze Chun's Uprise Art is turning the art-buying experience on its head, cultivating a new generation of collectors
He wants to end "energy poverty" around the globe
More than 1 billion people worldwide don't have access to electricity. Henry Louie wants to change that with microgrids.
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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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What you can do to help the burning Amazon rainforest
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and vital to combating climate change — and it's on fire with no end in sight
New Zealand speaker cradles baby during debate
The speaker held the baby for his colleague, who had just come back from paternity leave after welcoming his son's birth
Amazon fires caused by humans, environmentalists say
The rainforest protection group Amazon Watch says farmers, emboldened by the government, intentionally set the forest ablaze
Taliban says ending Afghanistan war "is very necessary"
U.S.-Taliban peace talks have been taking place in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar, where the group has a political office
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
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Man who preyed on gay men during 8-month killing spree is executed
Gary Ray Bowles received the death penalty for the 1994 murder of a man, who was his sixth and final known victim
Missing chef found dead in NYC hostel
Andrea Zamperoni, who is in the U.S. on a work visa, didn't show up for his shift at the iconic New York City restaurant Monday
New York woman catches fish with 2 mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Overstock.com CEO out after revealing affair with Russian agent
Patrick Byrne said he resigned because his presence "may affect and complicate all manner of business relationships"
Bei Bei the panda celebrates last birthday in U.S. before move to China
Bei Bei is the product of a breeding agreement between the Smithsonian and China
Politics
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Remember when governors used to win the presidency?
In the presidential elections since 2008, governors have made early departures from both Democratic and Republican primaries. Why is this happening?
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
DNC rejects resolution calling for climate change debate
A party committee rejected a resolution that would have allowed candidates to participate in a climate-focused debate
Real ID mandatory for air travel in 2020
The clock is ticking for consumers to get a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board a flight in the U.S.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC rejects climate change debate
Several committee members expressed reservation with prioritizing climate over any single other issue like gun violence or health care
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Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Sean Spicer joins "Dancing with the Stars" cast
ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" is about to get a lot spicier in its 28th season
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Technology
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Phone carriers will block some robocalls for free
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon will start offering blocking software and move to halt fake caller ID numbers
Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users see how company tracks them
Users will be able to disconnect their account from data Facebook gathers elsewhere on the web—after a wait period
More than 20 Texas local governments hit by ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Science
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What you can do to help the burning Amazon rainforest
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and vital to combating climate change — and it's on fire with no end in sight
New York woman catches fish with 2 mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
Sharks gather for annual underwater mating dance
Every year, sharks gather for their annual underwater mating dance and scientists are there to catch them
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Health
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3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Vaping affects blood vessels after just one use, study finds
Healthy non-smokers who vaped just once showed signs of reduced blood flow in their femoral artery
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases
Health officials are now looking into more than 150 possible cases in 16 states
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
MoneyWatch
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Fading corporate profits heighten U.S. recession fears
A decline in company earnings suggests the economy is losing speed, adding to recession fears
Overstock.com CEO out after revealing affair with Russian agent
Patrick Byrne said he resigned because his presence "may affect and complicate all manner of business relationships"
Experimental store tracks shoppers with hidden cameras
Hidden cameras track shoppers' movements as they browse the almost 14,000 square feet of merchandise
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Crime
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Man who preyed on gay men during 8-month killing spree is executed
Gary Ray Bowles received the death penalty for the 1994 murder of a man, who was his sixth and final known victim
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Missing chef found dead in NYC hostel
Andrea Zamperoni, who is in the U.S. on a work visa, didn't show up for his shift at the iconic New York City restaurant Monday
Kodak Black pleads guilty to federal weapons charges
The 22-year-old in Miami was arrested before a scheduled concert performance in May that was marred by several violent incidents
3 arrested for violent threats against Planned Parenthood this month
Jacob Cooper, 20, was the third man arrest this month for threatening extremely violence against a Planned Parenthood
Space
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
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Pictures from the Amazon rainforest fires in Brazil
The Amazon rainforest in Brazil has seen a record number of fires this season
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
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2020 candidates do faith outreach in S.C.
Former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign hired a faith outreach director Thursday. He also announced new endorsements from 39 religious leaders. 2020 campaign reporter Lacrai Mitchell joins CBSN to discuss how candidates are reaching out to religious communities to gain black votes in South Carolina.
"Stand your ground" trial underway in Florida
Witnesses were back in court Thursday in Florida's "Stand your ground" trial. Suspect Michael Drejka is accused of shooting and killing an unarmed black man during a dispute over a parking space last year. Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN with the latest.
CBS News obtains ICE review of 2017 detainee suicide
CBS News has obtained an internal review by ICE that reveals how staff violated regulations in the case of a detainee who died by suicide in 2017. Immigration lawyer Andrew Free joins CBSN to discuss the case.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Planned Parenthood shooting threat
Three young men have been arrested for threatening mass shootings against Planned Parenthood this month. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to discuss the recent threats against abortion clinics.
