Why Facebook is getting into blockchain
In a line: Money, more money, different kinds of money, and, oh, yes, ever more data on its massive bank of users
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Facebook and Tesla accused of hiding climate change risks
Investment group say hundreds of big companies are falling short when it comes to disclosing their environmental impact
Elon Musk says he's "deleted" his Twitter account
Musk's account is still listed as active, however, and he changed his display name to "Daddy DotCom" on Father's Day
Products that could get pricier if China tariffs kick in
Companies ranging from Best Buy and Kenneth Cole to Hallmark and fireworks makers say levies will punish consumers
KPMG fined $50M for cheating, SEC calls misconduct "astonishing"
Accounting firm admits it broke audit board rule mandating it carry out its professional duties with integrity
A city's residents got free money -- here's what happened
"I wake up a lot happier," says one participant in the first government-led trial of universal basic income
Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress and jeans queen, has died at age 95
Gloria Vanderbilt was the intrepid heiress, artist and romantic who began her extraordinary life as the "poor little rich girl" of the Great Depression
Plastic pollution continues to worsen despite efforts to address the problem
Is recycling an adequate solution for plastic waste? Some experts now think a far more drastic response is needed
The U.S. minimum wage sets a record -- for not rising
Despite a 10-year economic expansion and an 18% rise in the cost of living, the U.S. base pay hasn't budged since 2009
Mastercard to allow transgender people to use chosen name
Some transgender customers report trouble when showing an ID with a name or gender that doesn't match their appearance
Pillsbury flour among recalled brands in multistate E. coli outbreak
Action by owner Hometown Food action involves about 4,620 cases of product tied to Archer Daniels Midland mill in Buffalo, New York
Thousands of airline food workers to vote on strike threat
Union behind 11,000 caterers who service flights for American, Delta and United airlines is threatening job walkouts
California considers adopting part of Trump's tax law
The state is looking to expand the state's earned income tax credit
Sotheby's acquired by telecom mogul for $3.7 billion
Telecom entrepreneur Patrick Drahi offered a 61% premium for the company, which has been public for three decades
Boeing CEO Muilenburg admits "mistake" in handling 737 warnings
A contrite chief exec said the company's communication with regulators, customers and the public was "unacceptable"
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U.S. sending 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
The move comes just days after the attacks on two oil tankers in one of the world's most important shipping routes
Gunman, a former Army private, killed by officers at Dallas courthouse
The FBI identified the suspect as Brian Isaack Clyde, 22, a former Army private who served for two years
Video of cops pointing guns at family saved lives, father says
The family says their children are "terrified" and "traumatized" after police pointed guns and threatened to shoot their parents
Several people shot near Toronto Raptors celebration rally
Two people have been detained in connection with the shooting and two firearms have been recovered
U.S. cuts millions in aid to Central America, fulfilling Trump's vow
Aid workers in the region believe the move will only exacerbate the widespread poverty in the region — and fuel more migration
Friend of slain former Arkansas senator charged with murder
Former communications director tells CBS News that Linda Collins-Smith was "good friends" with woman charged in her death
Pete Buttigieg says he wouldn't be the first gay president
The 2020 presidential candidate admitted his "gaydar" doesn't work that well, so he can't tell which specific presidents were gay
Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress and jeans queen, has died at age 95
Gloria Vanderbilt was the intrepid heiress, artist and romantic who began her extraordinary life as the "poor little rich girl" of the Great Depression
Bombings hit hospitals inside Syria's Idlib
There have been airstrikes in civilian areas over the last 24 hours
The tree that inspired Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" has fallen over
Dr. Seuss was inspired by a Monterey Cypress to create the fictionalized "Truffula trees" in "The Lorax"
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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
Pearl Street Caviar aims to popularize pricey delicacy
Craig Page is working to change caviar's image and cost as a food for the 1% so it it can be enjoyed by the 99%
Somali entrepreneur brings more than African flavors to America
Former model Hawa Hassan is using a taste from home to tell stories about her culture -- and to make connections
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
This artist plays with fire
Michelle Greene is a Brooklyn-based sculptor whose passion is bringing people together through art
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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
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
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10th suspect in David Ortiz shooting to spend 1 year in prison
Gabriel Alexánder Pérez Vizcaíno is accused of being the liaison between the alleged hit men and the person who paid them
Several people shot near Toronto Raptors rally, police say
Two people have been detained in connection with the shooting and two firearms have been recovered
U.S. cuts millions in aid to Central America, fulfilling Trump's vow
Aid workers in the region believe the move will only exacerbate the widespread poverty in the region — and fuel more migration
U.S. sending 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
The move comes just days after the attacks on two oil tankers in one of the world's most important shipping routes
Bombings hit hospitals inside Syria's Idlib
There have been airstrikes in civilian areas over the last 24 hours
Politics
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U.S. cuts millions in aid to Central America, fulfilling Trump's vow
Aid workers in the region believe the move will only exacerbate the widespread poverty in the region — and fuel more migration
U.S. sending 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
The move comes just days after the attacks on two oil tankers in one of the world's most important shipping routes
Joe Biden says he'll win Republican-leaning states in the the South
"I plan on, if I'm your nominee, winning Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, believe it or not, and I believe we can win Texas and Florida, if you look at the polling data now"
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Democrats try to stand out ahead of first debate
The candidates are trying to distinguish themselves and gain support before the first debate
Presidential candidate Eric Swalwell releases gun control plan
"There's nothing that we propose here today that is at odds with what [the NRA] claims they stand for," California congressman says
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10th suspect in David Ortiz shooting to spend 1 year in prison
Gabriel Alexánder Pérez Vizcaíno is accused of being the liaison between the alleged hit men and the person who paid them
Several people shot near Toronto Raptors rally, police say
Two people have been detained in connection with the shooting and two firearms have been recovered
U.S. cuts millions in aid to Central America, fulfilling Trump's vow
Aid workers in the region believe the move will only exacerbate the widespread poverty in the region — and fuel more migration
U.S. sending 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
The move comes just days after the attacks on two oil tankers in one of the world's most important shipping routes
Pakistan claims women trafficked into prostitution in China
Evidence is growing that hundreds of women and girls are sold into prostitution in China
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Remembering Gloria Vanderbilt
Gloria Vanderbilt, the heiress and designer, has died at age 95. Vanderbilt's extraordinary life has been in the spotlight since she was a child. Maurice DuBois takes a look back at Vanderbilt's life and career.
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Gunman killed outside Dallas courthouse
A man who opened fire on a courthouse in Dallas was killed in a shootout with federal officers. He was a former Army private who had served for two years. His motive is still unknown. J.D. Miles from CBS Dallas/Fort Worth reports.
Taylor Swift releases star-studded "You Need to Calm Down" video
"The Queer Eye" guys, "RuPaul's Drag Race" stars, Ciara and Ryan Reynolds are just a few of the people who appear in the video
James Corden previews celebrity dodgeball game with Michelle Obama
The match between Team U.K., led by Corden, and Team USA, led by Michelle Obama, will air Monday night
Technology
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Elon Musk says he's "deleted" his Twitter account
Musk's account is still listed as active, however, and he changed his display name to "Daddy DotCom" on Father's Day
Why Facebook is getting into blockchain
In a line: Money, more money, different kinds of money, and, oh, yes, ever more data on its massive bank of users
New software designed to help media detect deepfakes
An altered video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that falsely showed her slurring her words has been viewed more than 3 million times
Mining lessons from the blockbuster game Minecraft
One of the bestselling video games of all time has no guns or blood, just chunky building blocks – a virtual Lego universe that has found its way into classrooms
From deepfake to "cheap fake," it's hard to tell what's real online
Cybersecurity experts are concerned that because AI has never been cheaper or easier to use, deepfake videos will be deployed by a diverse set of hackers during the 2020 election
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Warming waters may be changing shark migration patterns
An 8-year-old boy was bit by a shark in the third attack this season along the North Carolina coast
Facebook and Tesla accused of hiding climate change risks
Investment group say hundreds of big companies are falling short when it comes to disclosing their environmental impact
Powerful earthquake hits China; USGS warns casualties possible
The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake has hit Sichuan province in southwestern China
NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
40,000-year-old wolf's head found in Siberia permafrost
Ice Age beast was between the ages of 2 and 4 when it died and was preserved in the permafrost
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Pillsbury flour among recalled brands in multistate E. coli outbreak
Action by owner Hometown Food action involves about 4,620 cases of product tied to Archer Daniels Midland mill in Buffalo, New York
Study: Cosmetic products send kids to E.R. every 2 hours
The study was conducted by the Center for Injury Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Report urges travelers to get MMR vaccine due to European outbreak
According to data from the World Health Organization, 41,000 measles cases were reported from January to June 2018 across 53 European countries
Firefighters battle occupational cancer
Since 2002, almost 2 out of 3 firefighters who died in the line of duty died of cancer, as today's fires produce an ever-more toxic brew of chemicals, yet many sickened first responders are being denied workers' comp benefits
Patients skipping prescriptions as prices rise
When Maryanne Perry lost her health insurance coverage, she discovered a $50 copay would jump to $1,000 a month
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Facebook and Tesla accused of hiding climate change risks
Investment group say hundreds of big companies are falling short when it comes to disclosing their environmental impact
KPMG fined $50M for cheating, SEC calls misconduct "astonishing"
Accounting firm admits it broke audit board rule mandating it carry out its professional duties with integrity
Plastic pollution continues to worsen despite efforts to address the problem
Is recycling an adequate solution for plastic waste? Some experts now think a far more drastic response is needed
Products that could get pricier if China tariffs kick in
Companies ranging from Best Buy and Kenneth Cole to Hallmark and fireworks makers say levies will punish consumers
Mastercard to allow transgender people to use chosen name
Some transgender customers report trouble when showing an ID with a name or gender that doesn't match their appearance
Crime
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10th suspect in David Ortiz shooting to spend 1 year in prison
Gabriel Alexánder Pérez Vizcaíno is accused of being the liaison between the alleged hit men and the person who paid them
Several people shot near Toronto Raptors rally, police say
Two people have been detained in connection with the shooting and two firearms have been recovered
Shooting near Toronto Raptors parade
Several people were wounded after a shooting at a parade celebrating the NBA champions.
Family threatened at gunpoint by police
A family threatened at gunpoint by Phoenix police is calling for the officers to be fired. Cellphone video shows the confrontation after an alleged shoplifting incident. Jeff Pegues reports.
Video of cops pointing guns at family saved lives, father says
The family says their children are "terrified" and "traumatized" after police pointed guns and threatened to shoot their parents
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
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Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
At Jake Patterson's sentencing hearing, prosecutors showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Jayme Closs' parents and the 13-year-old's kidnapping
Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
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6/17/19: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump to officially launch 2020 campaign; Sen. Warren, Rep. Clyburn tacking student debt
Shooting near Toronto Raptors parade
Several people were wounded after a shooting at a parade celebrating the NBA champions.
Egypt's former president Mohamed Morsi dead
Egypt's former president, Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood leader who rose to office in the country's first free elections in 2012 and was ousted a year later by the military, collapsed in court during a trial and died, state TV and his family said. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Pentagon deploying another 1,000 troops
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan announced Monday that the Pentagon will deploy about 1,000 more troops to the Middle East for what he said were "defensive purposes," citing concerns about a threat from Iran. This comes after officials say they have proof Iran is behind an attack on oil tankers last week. CBS News' David Martin reports.
Remembering Gloria Vanderbilt
Gloria Vanderbilt, the heiress and designer, has died at age 95. Vanderbilt's extraordinary life has been in the spotlight since she was a child. Maurice DuBois takes a look back at Vanderbilt's life and career.