U.S. spending on kids is at its lowest level in 12 years
By 2020, interest payments on the national debt is forecast to exceed government spending on children
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Why are United Auto Workers on strike against GM?
Automaker has raked in $27.5 billion in profits since 2015, when it last negotiated a labor contract with the UAW
What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
World's largest stockpile of emergency oil has been tapped only three times — it may be time for a fourth
450,000 apply for shot at Yang's $1,000 per month offer
Presidential candidate's campaign sees wave of "Freedom Dividend" applicants seeking one of 10 $1,000 per month stipends
U.S. gas prices expected to jump after Saudi Arabia attack
A strike on key oil facilities is likely to disrupt global energy markets and push up prices at the pump
New York prosecutors subpoena Trump's tax returns - AP source
The Associated Press reports Manhattan D.A. Cyrus Vance Jr. recently sent a subpoena to Trump's accounting firm seeking the last eight years of state and federal tax returns for Trump and the Trump Organization
UAW hits GM with nationwide strike
Wages and health care are among the top issues as the walkout by some 46,000 workers hits 55 facilities; contract talks are slated to resume in the morning
UAW strike could cost GM up to $100 million per day
More than 50 factories and warehouses are at a standstill after 48,000 United Auto Workers members went on strike
Kaepernick's Nike commercial wins Emmy
More than a year after the controversial ad first aired, it is being recognized as one of television's best commercials
Even with bankruptcy, Purdue Pharma may not be off the hook
Some states plan to object to a settlement in bankruptcy court and may pursue lawsuits against the Sackler family
Hilton hotels expands paid leave for new parents
Company to offer 12 weeks paid time off for birth mothers and four weeks for dads -- same for maids as for execs
Oil prices spike as Trump admin. blames Iran for attack on Saudi Arabia
Two Trump cabinet members have now blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil facilities that could force the U.S. to dip into its strategic reserve
Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy
Move was expected as part of landmark settlement with many state and local governments of lawsuit over toll opioid crisis has taken on nation
UAW to resume talks with GM, but still plan to strike
United Auto Workers official had said the union's General Motors workers would strike if the automaker "refuses to give even an inch" in contract negotiations
New York governor announces ban on flavored e-cigarettes
Cuomo's executive action comes as the Trump administration is trying to ban flavored vaping products from the market
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Weinstein's lawyer on #MeToo and the "difference between sins and crimes"
Weinstein's attorney, Donna Rotunno, is a former prosecutor who has built her reputation on defending men accused of sexual assault and rape
Abortion clinics report record-high violence
One provider says the movement against abortion access feels similar to when Dr. George Tiller, a well-known abortion doctor, was assassinated in 2009
ISIS suspects in overcrowded Syrian prison say they're Americans
Militia running the facility says if prisoners aren't taken back by their home countries, they'll need help preventing a potentially dangerous mass-escape
Missing woman and 4 kids found dead and her husband arrested
Florida authorities call it case of "pure evil" as bodies of Casei Jones and her 4 children found weeks after they went missing
Taliban bombs kill dozens as U.S. death toll mounts in Afghanistan
American Green Beret is 17th U.S. troop killed this year in the war-torn country, as the Taliban makes good on the threat it levelled after Trump ended peace talks
Elizabeth Warren slams Trump as "corruption in the flesh"
Tells thousands in cheering New York City crowd seen as sign of campaign's growing strength that corruption "is breaking or democracy" and details her plans to combat it
Wife recounts finding Ric Ocasek after he died
Paulina Porizkova says she went to bring Ocasek his Sunday morning coffee and "realized that during the night he had peacefully passed on"
UAW strike could cost GM up to $100 million per day
More than 50 factories and warehouses are at a standstill after 48,000 United Auto Workers members went on strike
Bon Appétit reveals list of the country's 10 best new restaurants
Including a noodle shop in Dallas and a taco restaurant in Portland
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Family entrepreneurs turn a head injury into an opportunity
GooseEgged makes hands-free ice packs in the shape of unicorns and sharks that can stay put on active kids
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.
Good Stock founder wants soup to taste great again
Louisiana native Ben LeBlanc founded Good Stock Soups after not finding quality alternatives in New York City
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
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 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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American cancer survivor sets English Channel swimming record
Sarah Thomas, 37, survived breast cancer last year before swimming 130 miles – four times across the Channel – to set a record
Russia frees U.S. woman jailed a month for marijuana
St. Petersburg court found Audrey Lorber guilty of "attempting to import" pot she had a U.S. prescription for, but freed her on time served
ISIS suspects in dangerously packed Syrian prison say they're Americans
Militia running the facility says if prisoners aren't taken back by their home countries, they'll need help preventing a potentially dangerous mass-escape
Taliban bombs kill dozens as U.S. death toll mounts in Afghanistan
American Green Beret is 17th U.S. troop killed this year in the war-torn country, as the Taliban makes good on the threat it levelled after Trump ended peace talks
Immigrants wait for hearings in "tent courts"
There are 66 mini courtrooms in Brownsville that are connected to judges across the country via video conferencing
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New York Giants bench Eli Manning for Daniel Jones
Daniel Jones, who was selected with No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, has been named the starter
Cokie Roberts, veteran political reporter, has died at age 75
Cokie Roberts was a longtime political reporter and analyst at ABC News and NPR
Congresswoman to file Kavanaugh impeachment resolution
"Sexual predators do not deserve a seat on the nation's highest court," argued Congresswoman Ayana Pressley
White House blocks former officials from attending impeachment hearing
The White House ordered Rob Porter and Rick Dearborn to ignore subpoenas to appear before the House Judiciary Committee
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union launch LGBTQ t-shirts
In April, 12-year-old Zion went to Miami Pride with his stepmom, Gabrielle Union, and got his NBA dad's support
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Congresswoman to file Kavanaugh impeachment resolution
"Sexual predators do not deserve a seat on the nation's highest court," argued Congresswoman Ayana Pressley
White House blocks former officials from attending impeachment hearing
The White House ordered Rob Porter and Rick Dearborn to ignore subpoenas to appear before the House Judiciary Committee
Biden releases new Iowa digital health care ad emphasizing family
The ad is aimed at new parents and will target voters who are engaging with products for newborns
15 new Americans naturalized before first pitch at Phillies game
They were sworn in on the field of Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia before the first pitch Sunday
Abortion clinics report record-high violence
One provider said the movement against abortion access feels similar to when Dr. George Tiller, a well-known abortion doctor, was assassinated in 2009
Entertainment
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Cokie Roberts, veteran political reporter, has died at age 75
Cokie Roberts was a longtime political reporter and analyst at ABC News and NPR
Alex Trebek back to chemotherapy after "numbers went sky high"
Trebek said he lost 12 pounds in one week and that at times his treatment left him in "excruciating pain" and depressed
Bon Appétit reveals list of the country's 10 best new restaurants
Including a noodle shop in Dallas and a taco restaurant in Portland
Shane Gillis fired from SNL
Comedian Shane Gillis was fired from "Saturday Night Live" just days after he was introduced as one of the show's new cast members. His departure comes after racist remarks made on multiple podcasts resurfaced.
Shane Gillis fired by SNL over racist and homophobic videos
A spokesperson for the show says Gillis "will not be joining SNL" and called the comedian's language "offensive, hurtful and unacceptable"
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"Dark web" hackers could target gas pumps
The burgeoning "Internet of Things" connects consumers to the web through everyday devices — where hackers lurk
California's "Uber law" to affect far more than Uber
Proposed law could change the working lives of truckers, house cleaners, janitors and even freelance writers
Apple reveals updated iPhones, watch and Apple TV series
The company's annual product event comes as it's selling fewer and fewer iPhones
Startup can mine people's data from LinkedIn profiles
Company called HiQ Labs wins court OK to scrape profiles on LinkedIn for data about people's lives and connections
48 states launch antitrust investigation into Google
From search to ads to data mining, "an ecosystem where people's whole internet experience is mediated through Google"
Science
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Pacific Ocean "blob" harming marine life
Rising temperatures are causing coral reefs to crumble and another blob could decimate the shellfish industry
Climate change will be an issue for most voters in 2020 — CBS News poll
But compared to other issues, Democrats rate the climate change issue more importantly than Republicans do
Scientists brave the Arctic to study climate change
The scientists are hoping the expedition will raise our understanding of climate change to a new level
Studying Earth's climate by living under the sea
Scientists at an underwater observatory off the Florida Keys are examining the effects of climate change on sea grass beds and the health of ecosystems
5 things to know about climate change
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan explains five things you need to know about climate change and its impact on the world
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Abortion clinics report record-high violence
One provider said the movement against abortion access feels similar to when Dr. George Tiller, a well-known abortion doctor, was assassinated in 2009
Girl dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming
10-year-old Lily Mae Avant died overnight on Monday after fighting for her life in Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth
Woman swallows engagement ring in her sleep
Jenna Evans dreamed she had to swallow her ring to protect it from "bad guys" – except it wasn't just a dream
Even with bankruptcy, Purdue Pharma may not be off the hook
Some states plan to object to a settlement in bankruptcy court and may pursue lawsuits against the Sackler family
Hilton hotels expands paid leave for new parents
Company to offer 12 weeks paid time off for birth mothers and four weeks for dads -- same for maids as for execs
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UAW strike could cost GM up to $100 million per day
More than 50 factories and warehouses are at a standstill after 48,000 United Auto Workers members went on strike
Kaepernick's Nike commercial wins Emmy
More than a year after the controversial ad first aired, it is being recognized as one of television's best commercials
Even with bankruptcy, Purdue Pharma may not be off the hook
Some states plan to object to a settlement in bankruptcy court and may pursue lawsuits against the Sackler family
Hilton hotels expands paid leave for new parents
Company to offer 12 weeks paid time off for birth mothers and four weeks for dads -- same for maids as for execs
Oil prices spike as Trump admin. blames Iran for attack on Saudi Arabia
Two Trump cabinet members have now blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil facilities that could force the U.S. to dip into its strategic reserve
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Russia frees U.S. woman jailed a month for marijuana
St. Petersburg court found Audrey Lorber guilty of "attempting to import" pot she had a U.S. prescription for, but freed her on time served
Police arrest potential killer with genealogy
Police in Florida have arrested a possible serial killer using genealogy and DNA collected from a cigarette. Robert Haye was charged in Palm Beach County with first-degree murder for the death of one woman, and more charges are expected. Police say the 37-year-old is believed to have killed at least four women over more than 10 years. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Missing woman and 4 kids found dead and her husband arrested
Florida authorities call it case of "pure evil" as bodies of Casei Jones and her 4 children found weeks after they went missing
Florida serial killing suspect in court
Police in Florida say Robert Tyrone Hayes, 37, is linked to the murders of at least four women spanning a decade in Daytona Beach and Palm Beach County. Hayes, who has been charged with only one of the murders, appeared in a Palm Beach County court Monday and was ordered held without bail.
DNA leads to arrest of "Daytona Serial Killer" suspect
Police say a man they arrested in a 2016 South Florida murder is also linked to three other killings 200 miles away
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Brad Pitt asks NASA astronaut: Who was better — me or Clooney?
Pitt plays an astronaut in his newest film, "Ad Astra", which will be released nationwide Friday
Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon
Lucky us – the rare occurrence hasn't happened in 19 years
Fire delays rocket launch to the International Space Station
It's not yet known when the HTV-8 cargo ship will be launched to the International Space Station
India fails to land on the moon
India hoped to become the fourth nation to soft-land on the moon with their Chandrayaan-2 space mission. But their space agency, ISRO, lost communication with their lander just before the mission was complete. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss the apparent failure.
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
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Photographer Robert Frank 1924-2019
A look back at the work of one of the most influential of photographers who created intimate, moody portraits of an America struggling to define itself in a post-war world
Photos: Hurricane Dorian's devastation
"Everything's gone! Everything!" one woman said after Dorian slammed into the Bahamas
The most valuable NFL teams in 2019, ranked
Thanks to some pricey TV deals, a relocation, and brand-new stadiums, the NFL has never been more valuable.
Highest-paid NFL players in 2019, ranked
These are the NFL superstars who earn the most cash this season
Ashley Fallis death: A family's fight for justice
Was the Colorado mother's 2012 death a suicide, as her husband maintains, or was it murder, as her parents insist?
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ProPublica: Trump aide exaggerated biography
You may remember Brad Parscale from President Trump's 2016 campaign, and now he's Mr. Trump's 2020 campaign manager. ProPublica senior reporter Peter Elkind joined CBSN to talk about his profile, "The Myths of the 'Genius' Behind Trump's Reelection Campaign."
2009: Abortion doctor killed in Kansas
On May 31, 2009, Dr. George Tiller was shot and killed as he attended church in Wichita, Kansas. Here is Jeff Glor's original report for CBS News.
Drinking culture and American kids
On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.
David Sackler defends Purdue Pharma family
Vanity Fair contributing editor Bethany McClean joined CBSN to discuss her reporting on Purdue Pharma and its involvement in the opioid epidemic. She interviewed David Sackler, who says his family did not cause the crisis.
Warren vows to tackle corruption at NYC rally
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren is vowing to tackle corruption in Washington. She held a big rally at Washington Square Park in New York City Monday night. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss Warren's surge in the polls and the appeal she's making to Democratic voters.
