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.
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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.
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.
Highest-paid NFL players in 2020, ranked
These are the NFL superstars who are expected to earn the most in 2020.
Government could let airlines ban emotional support animals
Proposed new rules would define a service animal as a dog and allow airlines to turn away "emotional support" animals.
Drugmaker says it is working on coronavirus vaccine
Shares of Novavax surged after the biotech announced that it is developing a potential treatment for the virus.
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.
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.
Gold-seated toilet among Frank Sinatra's items up for auction
S&S Auction recently purchased the contents of Sinatra's executive suite at the former Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City.
"I believe in this airplane": Boeing's CEO says 737 Max to fly again
David Calhoun laid out the new timetable for the plane to resume commercial airline service around mid-2020.
More locales weigh replacing apartment security deposits
Lawmakers in North Carolina, Virginia and Vermont said they want to pass legislation similar to Cincinnati, Ohio.
Union membership in the U.S. slid to record low in 2019
Organized labor's decline continues, with just over 10% of workers covered by collective bargaining.
Papyrus to close all its stationery stores nationwide
The 70-year-old stationery and greeting card chain to shutter 254 shops in coming weeks and lay off 1,400 workers.
Trump again blasts impeachment "hoax" before leaving Davos
Mr. Trump says his meetings with political and business leaders from around the world will bring investment into the U.S., as he took a jab at "the prophets of doom."
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: Democrats detail Trump-Ukraine timeline
The House managers presented an exhaustive account of the president's efforts to pressure Ukraine.
Migrant parents separated from kids make historic return to U.S.
When the U.S. separated thousands of migrant families in 2018, it deported hundreds of parents without their children. Nine of them were allowed to return to U.S. to see their children once again.
Coronavirus outbreak: Rush to contain a deadly virus from China
As the World Health Organization mulls a possible global emergency declaration, authorities in China have locked down at least 1 city.
Woman killed and 7 wounded, including 9-year-old, in Seattle shooting
Multiple people opened fire outside a McDonald's in the busiest part of downtown Seattle during the evening commute Wednesday.
Air tanker crash kills 3 Americans battling Australian wildfires
The C-130 was being operated by the Portland, Oregon branch of a Canadian company as Australia's unprecedented fire season continues
Residents paint a picture of Epstein's life on "Pedophile Island"
When Epstein was convicted and serving time for procuring an underage girl in Florida for sex, word of his 13 month sentence and his alleged crimes made their way to St. Thomas.
Virginia Senate passes "red flag" gun law over fierce opposition
Days after tens of thousands of gun-rights activists rallied at the state Capitol, the Virginia Senate passed a so-called "red flag" gun law.
Setback for woman facing charges for going topless at home
Judge refuses to overturn part of Utah's lewdness law; woman may have to register as sex offender for going topless in front of her stepchildren.
Man arrested with nearly $4 million worth of drugs in his car
Logan Lewis Pederson, 30, was pulled over on Interstate 15 near the Utah border earlier this week.
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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
World
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Coronavirus outbreak: Rush to contain a deadly virus from China
As the World Health Organization mulls a possible global emergency declaration, authorities in China have locked down at least 1 city.
Russian court overturns transgender woman's child porn conviction
Friends feared Michelle could be at serious risk if sent to a men's prison as she transitions. She faces re-trial for sharing erotic cartoons on social media.
Migrant parents separated from kids make historic return to U.S.
When the U.S. separated thousands of migrant families in 2018, it deported hundreds of parents without their children. Nine of them were allowed to return to U.S. to see their children once again.
Residents paint a picture of Epstein's life on "Pedophile Island"
When Epstein was convicted and serving time for procuring an underage girl in Florida for sex, word of his 13 month sentence and his alleged crimes made their way to St. Thomas.
U.N. orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide
The world court order for what it calls "provisional measures" came in a case brought by the African nation of Gambia.
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Migrant parents separated from kids make historic return to U.S.
When the U.S. separated thousands of migrant families in 2018, it deported hundreds of parents without their children. Nine of them were allowed to return to U.S. to see their children once again.
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.
Virginia Senate passes "red flag" gun law over fierce opposition
Days after tens of thousands of gun-rights activists rallied at the state Capitol, the Virginia Senate passed a so-called "red flag" gun law.
Residents paint a picture of Epstein's life on "Pedophile Island"
When Epstein was convicted and serving time for procuring an underage girl in Florida for sex, word of his 13 month sentence and his alleged crimes made their way to St. Thomas.
Man dies hurtling 400 feet across river in Mercedes after chase
David Callahan, 58, hit an embankment of the San Joaquin River, launched into the air and landed on the opposite bank on Monday, Fresno police said.
Politics
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Migrant parents separated from kids make historic return to U.S.
When the U.S. separated thousands of migrant families in 2018, it deported hundreds of parents without their children. Nine of them were allowed to return to U.S. to see their children once again.
Virginia Senate passes "red flag" gun law over fierce opposition
Days after tens of thousands of gun-rights activists rallied at the state Capitol, the Virginia Senate passed a so-called "red flag" gun law.
Former NFL player Dhani Jones endorses Mike Bloomberg for president
"He's that leader that is going to adjust the sails of our current political climate," Jones told CBS News in an interview.
Dem Senator Chris Murphy slams Trump for downplaying injuries in Iran attack
"There's smart, dedicated, patriotic people at the Department of Defense who allowed for that lie to be told to all of us for weeks," Murphy told CBS News.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden, Sanders continue to exchange punches
"Biden wants to look at my record, that's fair. I will look at his record. We'll have that debate," said Sanders.
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Grammys CEO’s claims make waves before show
Just days before the Grammy Awards show, suspended CEO Deborah Dugan’s explosive charges against the Academy are making waves within the music industry. Host Alicia Keys has canceled all interviews and the Academy dropped its ceremonial red carpet rollout, scheduled to happen Thursday. Jamie Yuccas shares how industry professionals are reacting to the fallout.
Arrest warrant issued for Antonio Brown
Police were unable to "make contact" with Brown on Tuesday and he has yet to be taken into custody.
Gold-seated toilet among Frank Sinatra's items up for auction
S&S Auction recently purchased the contents of Sinatra's executive suite at the former Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City.
Eli Manning retiring after 16 seasons
Manning will officially announce his retirement on Friday.
Rapper Juice WRLD died of oxycodone and codeine overdose
The death was ruled an accident by the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
Technology
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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.
Science
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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.
Weather service issues alert for falling iguanas in Florida
As the weather gets colder in parts of the state, the cold-blooded animals slow down or become motionless and can drop from trees onto unsuspecting pedestrians.
Lessons from one of the fastest-warming places on Earth
It took CBS News' Roxana Saberi 3 days to reach Elephant Island, on the Antarctic Peninsula, where scientists say declining penguin populations offer a warning to us all.
Greta Thunberg calls for end to all fossil fuel investment "now"
The teen climate activist urges leaders at the World Economic Forum "to act as if you loved your children above all else."
Platypuses at risk of extinction
Climate change and sever periods of drought are among the risk factors threatening the platypus population.
Health
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First U.S. coronavirus patient had at least 16 close contacts
The officials stressed that the risk to the public remains low.
Chinese city quarantines 11 million as virus spreads
The virus has infected more than 500 people. At least 17 have died.
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.
Drugmaker says it is working on coronavirus vaccine
Shares of Novavax surged after the biotech announced that it is developing a potential treatment for the virus.
Planned Parenthood leader speaks out on Roe v. Wade anniversary
Alexis McGill Johnson warned that the impact of an upcoming Supreme Court case could "effectively gut Roe."
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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.
Gold-seated toilet among Frank Sinatra's items up for auction
S&S Auction recently purchased the contents of Sinatra's executive suite at the former Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City.
"I believe in this airplane": Boeing's CEO says 737 Max to fly again
David Calhoun laid out the new timetable for the plane to resume commercial airline service around mid-2020.
More locales weigh replacing apartment security deposits
Lawmakers in North Carolina, Virginia and Vermont said they want to pass legislation similar to Cincinnati, Ohio.
Union membership in the U.S. slid to record low in 2019
Organized labor's decline continues, with just over 10% of workers covered by collective bargaining.
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Residents paint a picture of Epstein's life on "Pedophile Island"
When Epstein was convicted and serving time for procuring an underage girl in Florida for sex, word of his 13 month sentence and his alleged crimes made their way to St. Thomas.
Setback for woman facing charges for going topless at home
Judge refuses to overturn part of Utah's lewdness law; woman may have to register as sex offender for going topless in front of her stepchildren.
Arrest warrant issued for Antonio Brown
Police were unable to "make contact" with Brown on Tuesday and he has yet to be taken into custody.
Man arrested with nearly $4 million worth of drugs in his car
Logan Lewis Pederson, 30, was pulled over on Interstate 15 near the Utah border earlier this week.
Penn State suspends frat during sexual assault investigation
The Phi Sigma Delta Sigma chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity has been placed "on interim suspension" after a third-party report of an alleged assault.
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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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Migrant families reunite after deportations
A group of parents who were deported from the U.S. are back in America, after an unprecedented court ruling. CBS News exclusively captured the moment when 7-year-old Alison reunited with her dad, Fernando, early Thursday morning at Los Angeles International Airport. Fernando also was reunited with his wife and two other daughters. He had been deported in August 2018 after being detained at an ICE facility in Georgia.
Rumors hint at Epstein’s private island life
St. Thomas locals share rumors about Jeffrey Epstein’s life on nearby Little Saint James, where he is accused of trafficking underage girls until at least 2018. Mola Lenghi learns more from residents living near so-called “Pedophile Island.”
Grammys CEO’s claims make waves before show
Just days before the Grammy Awards show, suspended CEO Deborah Dugan’s explosive charges against the Academy are making waves within the music industry. Host Alicia Keys has canceled all interviews and the Academy dropped its ceremonial red carpet rollout, scheduled to happen Thursday. Jamie Yuccas shares how industry professionals are reacting to the fallout.
Dramatic testimony expected in Weinstein trial
Dramatic testimony is expected on day two of Harvey Weinstein’s New York trial as “The Sopranos” actress Annabella Sciorra gets ready to take the stand. Weinstein, who was seen walking into the first day of the trial on Wednesday without his walker, maintains that all relations he’s had were consensual. Jericka Duncan reports on what to expect from the bombshell case.
Manhunt for downtown Seattle shooters
One of the busiest parts of downtown Seattle turned into a deadly shooting zone when several people opened fire and fled. Investigators say shots rang out Wednesday evening after an argument outside a McDonald’s. Nikki Battiste reports on law enforcement's manhunt for the suspects.
