Want to cut your carbon footprint? Myths vs. realities
When it comes to cutting down on carbon emissions, many consumers are focusing on the wrong thing, scientists say
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Why thieves smell treasure in used cooking oil
Also known as yellow grease, it's one of the renewable components of biodiesel — and it's in rising demand
Fake meat maker plans real IPO
Best known for its plant-based vegan burgers, Beyond Meat hopes to sell its stock on Nasdaq for around $20 a share
Elizabeth Warren's student loan plan: Could it super-charge economy?
The senator says wiping out college debt could create an "enormous middle-class stimulus." Economists agree -- with caveats
Samsung Galaxy Fold launch delayed over screens breaking
Set for a Friday public launch, the $2,000 foldable smartphone will undergo more tests instead
Earth Day challenge for gardeners: Don't poison bees
To help, more garden centers are curbing, ending or labeling plants treated with potentially bee-harming pesticides
Church fires and arson: How safe is any house of worship?
Despite their vulnerability to accidental and intentional disasters, money for upgrades and insurance can be scarce
How Facebook has dealt with a year's worth of crises
One year after the Cambridge Analytica scandal revealed unprecedented sharing of user data, Facebook still struggles with privacy issues
Abigail Disney calls CEO Bob Iger's compensation "insane"
Happiest place on Earth may not be so happy for its 200,000 lesser-paid employees, Walt Disney's granddaughter says
Herman Cain out of the running for Fed Board, Trump says
"My friend Herman Cain, a truly wonderful man, has asked me not to nominate him for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board," the president tweeted
How wind and solar became America's cheapest energy
A virtuous loop of dropping prices and rising interest has propelled clean energy to the top spot it holds today
Medicare and Social Security on insolvency paths, report warns
The bedrock retirement programs for middle- and working-class Americans are in shaky financial shape, report shows
Nissan's Carlos Ghosn indicted a fourth time in Japan
Japanese prosecutors indicted Ghosn on fresh charges expanding their financial misconduct allegations outside Japan
Tesla's Musk to tout self-driving vehicles amid financial challenges
Elon Musk's car company talks up autonomous vehicles amid a squabble with Panasonic and ahead of a "very difficult" quarter
Elizabeth Warren wants to cancel thousands in student debt for 42 million
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren's campaign believes the plan will cost $1.25 trillion over a decade
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Kamala Harris vows to take executive action on guns as president
The California senator previewed the plan during a town hall Monday night, and her campaign plans to unveil the full proposal Tuesday
Top Democrats urge caution on impeachment as party plots way forward
On a conference call, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and chairs of several powerful committees discussed the road ahead days after the Mueller report release
Identities released of 6 people killed in Texas plane crash
Pilot and five people aboard the small, twin-engine aircraft died Monday, some 70 miles northwest of San Antonio
House Judiciary subpoenas McGahn, who refused to fire Mueller
Don McGahn, who refused an order to fire special counsel Robert Muller, must testify before Congress on May 21
FAA fielded nearly a dozen whistleblower complaints about Boeing 787
The complaints range from finding tools and debris inside new planes to employees facing pressure to maintain production schedules
New sketch and video released in 2017 murders of Indiana girls
Investigators describe new "direction" in unsolved 2017 double murder case
Mother of missing Illinois boy won't cooperate, police say
JoAnn Cunningham has declined to say anything further to police since her initial report that the boy vanished
Denmark's richest man loses 3 children in Sri Lanka attacks
It is unknown which of the several attacks Anders Holch Povlsen's children died in
"... the Grim Reaper": McConnell vows to thwart Democratic bills
"If I'm still the majority leader of the Senate after next year, none of those things are going to pass the Senate," McConnell said
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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
This artist plays with fire
Michelle Greene is a Brooklyn-based sculptor whose passion is bringing people together through art
Entrepreneur's "after-party" shoe inspired by passion for travel
Yasmine Idriss created a festive flat that is also a blank canvas for artists from different cutures
How business owners can solve cash flow problems
Cash flow challenges are common for businesses, but preserving capital can keep operations running when problems arise
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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
How older workers and retirees can stop worrying about falling stocks
You'll need to keep a historical perspective and have a strategy that protects against inevitable market crashes
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Luke Perry's final "Riverdale" episode to air this week
"This week's #Riverdale is the last episode Luke filmed," the drama's showrunner revealed on Twitter
Identities released of 6 people killed in Texas plane crash
Pilot and five people aboard the small, twin-engine aircraft died Monday, some 70 miles northwest of San Antonio
Kamala Harris vows to take executive action on guns as president
The California senator previewed the plan during a town hall Monday night, and her campaign plans to unveil the full proposal Tuesday
Officials investigate measles outbreak in Southern California
Some of the locations where people may have been exposed include two college campuses around L.A. and the international terminal at LAX Airport
FDA approves 1st generic nasal spray to treat opioid overdose
It will be the first generic nasal spray version of Narcan, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses
Politics
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Kamala Harris vows to take executive action on guns as president
The California senator previewed the plan during a town hall Monday night, and her campaign plans to unveil the full proposal Tuesday
Democratic leaders urge caution on impeachment as party plots way forward
On a conference call, Pelosi and the chairs of several powerful committees discussed the path forward following the release of the Mueller report
Judiciary Committee subpoenas McGahn, who refused to fire Mueller
McGahn, who refused an order to fire special counsel Robert Muller, must testify before Congress on May 21
"Think of me as the Grim Reaper": McConnell vows to thwart Democratic bills
"If I'm still the majority leader of the Senate after next year, none of those things are going to pass the Senate," McConnell said
Nearly half of young Americans say climate change is a "crisis"
The poll also found Bernie Sanders leads other White House hopefuls in support among young adults between the ages of 18 and 29
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Arizona mayor declares state of emergency amid immigration crisis
More than 24,000 families crossed in the Yuma sector between October of last year and this March
Orphaned gorillas strike a pose in selfie with park ranger
Ranger Mathieu Shamavu took the picture with the endangered apes who appeared to be posing
Pompeo cancels sanctions waivers for Iranian oil imports
It's the latest escalation of the administration's maximum pressure campaign on Tehran
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly may move to Africa
As the royal couple awaits the birth of their baby, reports suggest they could be packing their bags soon
Nissan's Carlos Ghosn indicted a fourth time in Japan
Japanese prosecutors indicted Ghosn on fresh charges expanding their financial misconduct allegations outside Japan
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Luke Perry's final "Riverdale" episode to air this week
"This week's #Riverdale is the last episode Luke filmed," the drama's showrunner revealed on Twitter
PlayStation 5: Everything we know from Sony so far
Sony has begun to take the wraps off its next generation of gaming hardware, kick-starting the console race all over again
Jenna Bush Hager announces 3rd pregnancy
"We weren't really trying to get pregnant," Bush Hager said. "So, it's a little bit of a shock, but it's such great news"
Abigail Disney calls CEO Bob Iger's compensation "insane"
Happiest place on Earth may not be so happy for its 200,000 lesser-paid employees, Walt Disney's granddaughter says
Star-studded climate change music video drops
The song and video were created to raise awareness and money for environmental causes
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PlayStation 5: Everything we know from Sony so far
Sony has begun to take the wraps off its next generation of gaming hardware, kick-starting the console race all over again
Samsung Galaxy Fold launch delayed over screens breaking
Set for a Friday public launch, the $2,000 foldable smartphone will undergo more tests instead
"Mind-blowing": A younger generation pushes South Africa's solar power revolution
With a national electricity grid close to collapse, widespread blackouts and energy shortages are spurring a new generation of entrepreneurs
Earth Matters: Devices working around-the-clock to combat ocean pollution
Researchers are deploying new technologies to filter plastics and other debris that is threatening the viability of our oceans
Sri Lanka blocks social media after attacks
Following a series of bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, the government blocked apps like Facebook and WhatsApp to stem the spread of misinformation. Jennifer Grygiel, an assistant professor of communications at Syracuse University, joins CBSN's David Begnaud to discuss the government's decision.
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How to reduce your carbon footprint
Scientists worldwide have renewed their calls to fight climate change with greater urgency, beginning with reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For Earth Day this year, Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Errol Barnett with a closer look at some of the myths about reducing your carbon footprint and their more eco-friendly alternatives.
"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
"Marfa Martians" win science contest
A group of 10 and 11-year-old students from Marfa, Texas, decided to reach for the stars and enter a nationwide science contest. Now the "Marfa Martians," as they're known, will be sending their experiment to space. Omar Villafranca has their story.
The fight against Amazon deforestation
Scientists say our planet's levels of carbon dioxide are on the rise, partly because so many trees have been cut down in the world's largest tropical rain forest. Vladimir Duthiers reports from Brazil.
John Kerry: Climate change "life & death" issue
As part of our Earth Matters series on this Earth Day, "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell speaks with former Secretary of State John Kerry in our Toyota Green Room. As secretary of state under President Barack Obama, Kerry was instrumental in the international Paris climate agreement, which was signed in 2016.
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Officials investigate measles outbreak in Southern California
Some of the locations where people may have been exposed include two college campuses around L.A. and the international terminal at LAX Airport
FDA approves 1st generic nasal spray to treat opioid overdose
It will be the first generic nasal spray version of Narcan, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses
Abortion will be illegal in these states if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Abortion would be automatically illegal in six states if Roe vs. Wade were overturned.
Fake meat maker plans real IPO
Best known for its plant-based vegan burgers, Beyond Meat hopes to sell its stock on Nasdaq for around $20 a share
Measles nears record in U.S. as cases continue to soar
This is the second-greatest number of cases in a single year since the disease was eliminated in the United States in 2000
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Want to cut your carbon footprint? Myths vs. realities
When it comes to cutting down on carbon emissions, many consumers are focusing on the wrong thing, scientists say
Why thieves smell treasure in used cooking oil
Also known as yellow grease, it's one of the renewable components of biodiesel — and it's in rising demand
Fake meat maker plans real IPO
Best known for its plant-based vegan burgers, Beyond Meat hopes to sell its stock on Nasdaq for around $20 a share
Elizabeth Warren's student loan plan: Could it super-charge economy?
The senator says wiping out college debt could create an "enormous middle-class stimulus." Economists agree -- with caveats
Samsung Galaxy Fold launch delayed over screens breaking
Set for a Friday public launch, the $2,000 foldable smartphone will undergo more tests instead
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Search for missing Illinois boy
Police are searching for a 5-year-old boy who went missing last week. Now officials say the boy's mother has stopped cooperating. Dean Reynolds has the latest.
Officials warned about possible Sri Lanka attack
Another explosion went off Monday in Sri Lanka, as police diffused a bomb that didn't go off in the Easter Sunday suicide attacks. Several other bombs went off as planned the day before, leaving at least 290 people dead. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Mother of missing Illinois boy won't cooperate, police say
JoAnn Cunningham has declined to say anything further to police since her initial report that the boy vanished
Investigating the Sri Lanka bombings
At least nine bombs exploded in three Sri Lankan cities on Easter Sunday, claiming at least 290 lives. Officials are blaming the blasts on a local militant group. CBS News law enforcement analyst Paul Viollis joined CBSN to discuss the investigation, saying the attack was right out of the al Qaeda or ISIS "playbook."
New sketch and video released in 2017 murders of Indiana girls
Investigators describe new "direction" in unsolved 2017 double murder case
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"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
SpaceX suffers Crew Dragon engine test anomaly
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
Rocket launches with cargo for space station
Loaded with 3.8 tons of supplies and equipment, the Cygnus cargo ship will need two days to reach the space station
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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
Photos: Fire burns Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
On April 15, 2019 flames erupted at the landmark cathedral, the most-visited landmark in the French capital
Star Wars Celebration 2019
The four-day convention for fans of the Star Wars saga, held in Chicago, included cosplayers, panels with the filmmakers, and the debut of the trailer for Episode IX of the series
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
The folk art of Bill Traylor
Born into slavery, the self-taught painter who began his artistic life in his 80s is the focus of a retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Harris vows executive action on guns if elected
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris is proposing a series of executive actions she would take as president to enact gun control policies if Congress failed to pass comprehensive legislation within the first 100 days of her administration. Watch her remarks.
Disagreements between Mueller & Barr scrutinized
As Washington continues to digest the Mueller report, some are pointing out the differences between what special counsel Robert Mueller wrote and what Attorney General William Barr said. Darren Samuelsohn, Politico senior White House reporter, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the differences.
4/22/19: Red and Blue
Moving forward from Mueller's report; Congressman Moulton joining the 2020 field
Extremist group linked to Sri Lanka bombings
The Sri Lankan government has said a small Islamist extremist group known as National Thowheed Jamath is likely responsible for a terror attack that killed at least 290 people. The attack was carried out by several suicide bombers that let off explosives in churches and hotels across the country. Asha Castleberry — a national and foreign policy expert as well as a former member of the State Department mission to the United Nations — joins CBSN to discuss the connection between the extremist group and the terror attack.
How to reduce your carbon footprint
Scientists worldwide have renewed their calls to fight climate change with greater urgency, beginning with reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For Earth Day this year, Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Errol Barnett with a closer look at some of the myths about reducing your carbon footprint and their more eco-friendly alternatives.