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Some millennials tap 401(k)s to pay down debt
For a generation defined by unprecedented levels of debt, paying down credit card and student loan bills trumps saving for retirement.
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Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows
April 20 marijuana holiday now a mainstream marketing gimmick, from Lyft's $4.20 credits to Carl's Jr.'s CBD burgers
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
Got $20? You, too, can drink like Dwyane Wade
The retired Miami Heat superstar finished a bottle of rosé while on the golf course this week
Bunny bans seek to stop Easter holiday purchases of live rabbits
Americans looking to buy real live Easter bunnies won't find them for sale at pet stores in California and dozens of cities
Fashion industry's carbon impact is bigger than airline industry's
As consumers learn of toll fast fashion can take on the environment, they're embracing less wasteful alternatives
Fashion industry a big source of emissions
The clothing industry accounts for 8 percent of the world's carbon emissions. So what's it doing to reduce that figure?
How guns sales have changed 20 years after Columbine
Infamous school shooting followed by more bloodshed, with firearms killing nearly 40,000 in 2017 even as fewer people own guns
"Text me $$$": Debt collectors want OK to text and email consumers
A federal agency wants to update rules about how debt collectors contact borrowers. Consumer advocates fear abuses
Debt collectors could soon text and email you
A federal agency says debt-collection regulations need to be updated to reflect new technology like smartphones.
Stop & Shop is "not kosher" to shop at during strike, rabbis say
As Passover nears, rabbis in New England are cautioning against crossing the Stop & Shop picket lines
The many ways "green buildings" save
Retrofitted and newly built structures that meet a varied set of energy-efficiency standards yield many payoffs
Are hailstorms getting worse? Why 2019 could see record damage
While baseball-sized hail stones are common, the biggest this year was the size of a grapefruit and weighed more than half a pound
Pinterest pinned hopes on big IPO. Looks like it got one
Stock price — trading under ticker symbol "PINS" — zoomed to nearly $25 a share from $19 opening bid within hours of NYSE debut
NYC acts to cut carbon emissions
The New York City Council has passed a far-reaching plan to cut building emissions by up to 80%, and other cities could follow.
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"Computer glitch" may be behind Notre Dame fire, rector says
Fire burned through network of oak beams supporting Notre Dame's vaulted stone ceiling, dangerously weakening it
"House of horrors" parents get 25 years to life
The horrific plight of the 13 siblings was revealed in January 2018 when a girl escaped captivity and called 911
Sarah Sanders says Trump never asked her to lie
White House press secretary addresses the Mueller report, which says she told investigators one of her comments about James Comey's firing was a "slip of the tongue"
"Vigilantes unlawfully detaining migrants" near border, ACLU says
CBP said it "does not endorse or condone private groups or organizations that take enforcement matters into their own hands"
Russia mocks Mueller probe for finding "caviar" but no collusion
"There is nothing in it that would be worth paying attention to," Russia's Foreign Ministry tells state-run media
Scientists upgrade last year's Hurricane Michael to Category 5
National Hurricane Center scientists conducted a detailed post-storm analysis for the hurricane
Teen burned to death after refusing to drop sex harassment charges
Protesters demand justice for Nusrat Jahan Rafi in Bangladesh's capital of Dhaka
Pompeo dismisses North Korea's call for him to be replaced
The secretary of state spoke after a meeting with the acting defense secretary and their Japanese counterparts
Trump declares some notes cited in Mueller report "total bullsh**"
President Trump is tweeting his grievances from West Palm Beach on Good Friday
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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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"House of horrors" parents get 25 years to life as kids speak out
The horrific plight of the 13 siblings was revealed in January 2018 when a girl escaped captivity and called 911
Columbine shooting survivors reflect 20 years later
Craig Scott, Amanda Stair, Heather Martin, Michelle Wheeler and Frank DeAngelis spoke with Jeff Glor about their experiences since that day
Scientists upgrade last year's Hurricane Michael to Category 5
National Hurricane Center scientists conducted a detailed post-storm analysis for the hurricane
If my measles shot was years ago, am I still protected?
An expert answers 5 common questions about the measles vaccine
Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows
April 20 marijuana holiday now a mainstream marketing gimmick, from Lyft's $4.20 credits to Carl's Jr.'s CBD burgers
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Pompeo dismisses North Korea's call for him to be replaced
The secretary of state spoke after a meeting with the acting defense secretary and their Japanese counterparts
2020 Dems sidestep impeachment talk after Mueller report release
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Friday that "the House should initiate impeachment proceedings" against President Trump
Preview: Pete Buttigieg's thoughts on the presidency
In an interview for "Sunday Morning" the South Bend, Ind. mayor also talks about his marriage, and why the presidency should be a "moral office"
Russia mocks Mueller probe for finding "caviar" but no collusion
"There is nothing in it that would be worth paying attention to," Russia's Foreign Ministry tells state-run media
Mayor Pete wants Phish at his inauguration
"It's worth a shot, maybe we should ask them," he said
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Fashion industry's carbon impact is bigger than airline industry's
As consumers learn of toll fast fashion can take on the environment, they're embracing less wasteful alternatives
Teen burned to death after refusing to drop sex harassment charges
Protesters demand justice for Nusrat Jahan Rafi in Bangladesh's capital of Dhaka
Russia mocks Mueller probe for finding "caviar" but no collusion
"There is nothing in it that would be worth paying attention to," Russia's Foreign Ministry tells state-run media
Bees atop Notre Dame Cathedral survive fire
European bees don't flee their hives in danger; they stayed put and got drunk on smoke
"Computer glitch" may be behind Notre Dame fire, rector says
Fire burned through network of oak beams supporting Notre Dame's vaulted stone ceiling, dangerously weakening it
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Mayor Pete wants Phish at his inauguration
"It's worth a shot, maybe we should ask them," he said
Star-studded climate change music video drops
Even Leonardo DiCaprio makes a cameo
Review: Terry Gilliam finally wrestles "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote" to the screen
The filmmaker's long-in the-works rendition of the Cervantes legend transforms contemporary times into an age of chivalry
Judge allows sex-trafficking claim against Harvey Weinstein
In addition, the judge dramatically shrank scope of an action trying to treat the former movie producer and various companies like a mob organization
16-year-old TV and film actress collapses and dies
She appeared in the 2013 movie "Cloud Atlas," alongside Tom Hanks and Halle Berry
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"Text me $$$": Debt collectors want OK to text and email consumers
A federal agency wants to update rules about how debt collectors contact borrowers. Consumer advocates fear abuses
Debt collectors could soon text and email you
A federal agency says debt-collection regulations need to be updated to reflect new technology like smartphones.
How to protect data when using health apps
Apps are being used for everything from tracking your diet to your daily steps and even your pregnancy. But that health-related data might not be as safe as you expect. Recent research published in BMJ, the British Medical Journal, found 79 percent of the top medication-related mobile apps shared user data in ways that may compromise sensitive information. Wired senior writer Issie Lapowsky joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest research.
Pinterest pinned hopes on big IPO. Looks like it got one
Stock price — trading under ticker symbol "PINS" — zoomed to nearly $25 a share from $19 opening bid within hours of NYSE debut
Pinterest shares soar on 1st day of trading
Shares in Pinterest soared 28 percent Thursday during the newly public company's first hours of trading under the New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol PINS.
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New York City slashes its biggest source of carbon emissions
In a first, America's largest city is moving to curb emissions by requiring buildings to become more energy-efficient
12-foot, 1,600-lb shark being tracked in Gulf of Mexico
Researchers are OCEARCH are tracking the location of a giant great white shark
"Green" buildings sprouting in record numbers
Buildings around the globe account for roughly 40 percent of the world's carbon emissions. In response, a growing number of cities are adapting old and new structures in ways that save energy and cut down on emissions.
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.
Health
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If my measles shot was years ago, am I still protected?
An expert answers 5 common questions about the measles vaccine
Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows
April 20 marijuana holiday now a mainstream marketing gimmick, from Lyft's $4.20 credits to Carl's Jr.'s CBD burgers
Blood pressure medication recall expanded
It's the latest in a string of recalls over concerns of potential cancer-causing impurities
Girl died of congenital condition, not school fight injuries, prosecutor says
A family attorney, however, says the girl was bullied for years and they still have questions about how she died
Amid measles outbreak, anti-vax mom defends "medical freedom"
There are at least 555 confirmed cases in 20 states, according to the CDC
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Some millennials tap 401(k)s to pay down debt
For a generation defined by unprecedented levels of debt, paying down credit card and student loan bills trumps saving for retirement.
Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows
April 20 marijuana holiday now a mainstream marketing gimmick, from Lyft's $4.20 credits to Carl's Jr.'s CBD burgers
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
Got $20? You, too, can drink like Dwyane Wade
The retired Miami Heat superstar finished a bottle of rosé while on the golf course this week
Bunny bans seek to stop Easter holiday purchases of live rabbits
Americans looking to buy real live Easter bunnies won't find them for sale at pet stores in California and dozens of cities
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"House of horrors" parents get 25 years to life as kids speak out
The horrific plight of the 13 siblings was revealed in January 2018 when a girl escaped captivity and called 911
"House of horrors" parents sentenced
A California couple has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for torturing and holding their 13 children captive for years. David and Louise Turpin pleaded guilty in February to torture and other abuse and neglect. Alex Denis has more.
Girl died of congenital condition, not school fight injuries, prosecutor says
A family attorney, however, says the girl was bullied for years and they still have questions about how she died
Cop fired deadly shot before he could analyze threat, partner testifies
The partner of Mohamed Noor acknowledged under defense questioning he feared an ambush before the shooting
How guns sales have changed 20 years after Columbine
Infamous school shooting followed by more bloodshed, with firearms killing nearly 40,000 in 2017 even as fewer people own guns
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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
Researchers reveal changes to astronaut's body
Retired astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent 340 days in space during an extended stay aboard the International Space Station in 2015-16, did not suffer any major long-term health effects that might raise warning signs for future long-duration flights, scientists reported Thursday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with details.
Israeli spacecraft fails to land on moon
CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood speaks to CBSN about the failed moon landing and Thursday's other headlines: SpaceX's second launch of their Falcon Heavy rocket and NASA's report that astronaut Scott Kelly experienced biological changes during his year-long orbit in space.
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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
America's surprising food recalls
What's in your fridge? Just maybe salmonella, E. coli – and a dead bat?
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Some millennials tap 401(k)s to pay down debt
For a generation defined by unprecedented levels of debt, paying down credit card and student loan bills trumps saving for retirement.
"House of horrors" parents sentenced
A California couple has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for torturing and holding their 13 children captive for years. David and Louise Turpin pleaded guilty in February to torture and other abuse and neglect. Alex Denis has more.
Warriors take series lead on Clippers
The Golden State Warriors rebounded from a blown lead in Game 2 to win Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Bill Reiter of CBS Sports HQ joined CBSN to break down the week's headlines in sports.
Ex-FBI agent to 911: "I may have killed him"
Listen as a 911 dispatcher in Davidson County, N.C., directs Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett how to perform CPR after Martens called for help the night of Aug. 2, 2015. Martens says he had to intervene in self-defense after his son-in-law Jason Corbett got into fight with his daughter.
(Un)Welcome: Sweden's rise of the right
In this installment of CBSN Originals’ ongoing examination at how migration is reshaping the world, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Sweden to examine how a record influx of migrants has coincided with the recently welcoming and politically progressive nation's swift shift to the right.