Balenciaga sues production company over ad campaign debacle
"This has all been blown out of context," said a spokesperson representing the set designer for one of the shoots.
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Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recalls stainless-steel products sold at Buy Buy Baby and Whole Foods stores across the U.S. and online.
A common Social Security strategy could cost you $182,000
Americans "have to change their thinking" about the government benefits program to get the most out of it, one expert says.
Whole Foods pulls Maine lobster from stores to protect whales
Retail giant "decided to follow the recommendations of misguided environmental groups," charged governor of Maine.
Airbnb has a plan to fix pesky cleaning fees
The company plans to overhaul additional charges that Airbnb hosts can tack on to the nightly rate for a stay.
Biden calls on Congress to avert a nationwide rail crisis
All 12 rail labor unions need to ratify union contracts before Dec. 9 to avoid a shutdown.
Woman sues Kraft over Velveeta Shells & Cheese cooking time
Plaintiff said she wouldn't have paid price for cheesy pasta if she had known it would take over 3½ minutes to cook.
How to save money and earn rewards on holiday travel
If you're booking last-minute, the best strategy is to let the "deal decide where you're going," one travel expert said.
Holiday shoppers may face shorter return windows, restocking fees
Shoppers beware — most retailers are charging additional shipping or restocking fees for returns this holiday season.
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Elon Musk says Twitter verification will re-launch next week
Previous plan to offer a blue check to anyone paying $8 a month was scrapped after a rash of impersonators.
NAACP, ADL call for Twitter ad boycott after Musk reinstates Trump
Social media site's billionaire owner has reneged on promise to form a "content moderation council," civil rights groups say.
Elon Musk says he'll never bring Alex Jones back on Twitter
Twitter's new owner said he has "no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain."
These Twitter accounts have been reinstated by Elon Musk
"We're back. Let that sink in," tweeted satirical right-wing outlet Babylon Bee after being suspended for eight months.
"#RIPTwitter": Memes fly as users wonder if Twitter will survive
Chaos reigns at the beleaguered social media company even as Elon Musk continues to crack jokes.
Musk gives Twitter workers ultimatum to decide job fate
Billionaire tells employees that success at the embattled social media platform will require them to be "extremely hardcore."
Elon Musk is publicly firing workers who argue with him
Musk said he wants "free speech" to flourish on Twitter. But when an employee disagreed with the CEO, he tweeted, "He's fired."
Amazon to lay off thousands of workers, reports say
As the U.S. economy slows, the online retailer plans to cut as many as 10,000 jobs and close unprofitable divisions.
Musk axes content moderators tracking abuse on Twitter
Layoffs will have a "tangible impact on the experience of the platform," a former researcher at the social media company said.
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Biden calls on Congress to avert "potentially crippling national rail shutdown"
All 12 rail labor unions need to ratify union contracts before Dec. 9 to avoid a shutdown.
World's largest active volcano erupting for first time in almost 40 years
Given the huge volcano's history, USGS urged residents "at risk" of lava flows to review their preparation measures.
3 stowaways rescued from oil tanker's rudder in Spanish port
The men were discovered after the Alithini II tanker pulled into port at Las Palmas, Spain, 11 days after leaving Nigeria
Ex-warden of women's prison known as the "rape club" goes to trial
Ray J. Garcia is accused of molesting inmates and forcing them to pose naked in their cells. He has pleaded not guilty.
5 officers charged after Black man paralyzed following ride in police van
The five New Haven police officers were charged with second-degree reckless endangerment and cruelty to persons.
Palestinians say 3 people killed by Israeli fire in West Bank
More than 138 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank and east Jerusalem this year, making it the deadliest year since 2006.
How Republicans have reacted to Trump's dinner with white nationalist Nick Fuentes
The former president had dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort with white nationalist Nick Fuentes and rapper Kanye West.
"Botched" Alabama execution caused pain and torture, attorneys say
Prison staff subjected Kenneth Eugene Smith to numerous needle jabs, including in the neck and collarbone region while an official held his head, attorneys wrote in a court filing.
Protester runs onto field with rainbow flag during World Cup match
Host nation Qatar has faced heavy criticism for its human rights record, treatment of LGBTQ+ people and the working conditions of the migrants who helped build the stadiums.
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Abortion care startup touts the merits of telemedicine
Abortion pill provider reports big increase in online traffic — and high anxiety among patients — after Roe was struck down.
Abortion pill startup sells meds to women who aren't pregnant
Company says giving patients abortion pills before they're needed provides "peace of mind."
Community aids in Filipino food truck's pandemic rebound
Owner encourages customers to "give a high five" to local businesses raising prices. "It means a lot."
Small business faces big challenges: Inflation and 18-hour days
"Would you be comfortable paying $36 for a hamburger? That's kind of what it's worth," says restaurant owner Jenna Petersiel.
For small businesses, looming recession brings uncertainty
But Jessica Johnson-Cope, CEO of a family-owned security services company, remains optimistic even as the U.S. economy darkens.
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Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer craft a scaled-back version of the economic package thwarted by Manchin last year.
A common retirement strategy can erode your savings: watchdog
Workers who move 401(k)s into IRAs can lose significant money to a choice they didn't have to make, new analysis shows.
How can you financially prepare for a recession?
"The quicker you move, the more agency you have in reducing the impact of a recession," one expert says.
Stock drop has erased $3 trillion in retirement savings this year
With Americans' nest eggs mostly held in 401(k)s and IRAs, the swoon could force many to delay their retirement.
Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year
Some lawmakers want to revise the retirement program to shore up its funding and boost benefits for its 69 million recipients.
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"Botched" Alabama execution caused pain and torture, attorneys say
Prison staff subjected Kenneth Eugene Smith to numerous needle jabs, including in the neck and collarbone region while an official held his head, attorneys wrote in a court filing.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to rules narrowing ICE arrests
The rules instruct ICE agents to prioritize the arrest of immigrants with serious criminal records, those deemed to pose a national security risk and migrants who recently entered the U.S. illegally.
A typical Social Security strategy could cost you $182,000
Americans "have to change their thinking" about the government benefits program to get the most out of it, one expert says.
Virginia Congressman Donald McEachin dies at 61
McEachin had won reelection earlier in November.
GOP-controlled Arizona county refuses to certify 2022 midterm election results
If the results aren't included in the state's tally, it would flip the victor in at least two close races from a Republican to a Democrat.
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A typical Social Security strategy could cost you $182,000
Americans "have to change their thinking" about the government benefits program to get the most out of it, one expert says.
Whole Foods pulls Maine lobster from stores to protect whales
Retail giant "decided to follow the recommendations of misguided environmental groups," charged governor of Maine.
Biden calls on Congress to avert a nationwide rail crisis
All 12 rail labor unions need to ratify union contracts before Dec. 9 to avoid a shutdown.
Woman sues Kraft over Velveeta Shells & Cheese cooking time
Plaintiff said she wouldn't have paid price for cheesy pasta if she had known it would take over 3½ minutes to cook.
How to save money and earn rewards on holiday travel
If you're booking last-minute, the best strategy is to let the "deal decide where you're going," one travel expert said.
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Supreme Court to hear challenge to rules narrowing ICE arrests
The rules instruct ICE agents to prioritize the arrest of immigrants with serious criminal records, those deemed to pose a national security risk and migrants who recently entered the U.S. illegally.
Virginia Congressman Donald McEachin dies at 61
McEachin had won reelection earlier in November.
How Republicans have reacted so far to Trump's dinner with white nationalist Nick Fuentes
The former president had dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort with white nationalist Nick Fuentes and rapper Kanye West.
GOP-controlled Arizona county refuses to certify 2022 midterm election results
If the results aren't included in the state's tally, it would flip the victor in at least two close races from a Republican to a Democrat.
Georgia sets one-day early voting record in Senate runoff
The runoff election between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Warnock will be Dec. 6.
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Boil water notice issued in Houston
More than two million people in Houston, Texas remain under a boil water notice after a power outage at a water purification plant on Sunday. Janet Shamlian reports.
COVID lockdown protests sweep across China
Widespread protests in China are calling for an end to Xi Jinping's "zero COVID" policy, which has battered China's economy and locked hundreds of millions of people in their homes. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Houston closes schools again Tuesday as city remains under boil water notice
A power outage caused pressure to drop at a water purification plant, which raised concerns about contaminants potentially entering the water supply.
Health agencies renaming monkeypox to help fight stigma
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recalls stainless-steel products sold at Buy Buy Baby and Whole Foods stores across the U.S. and online.
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Palestinians say 3 people killed by Israeli fire in West Bank
More than 138 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank and east Jerusalem this year, making it the deadliest year since 2006.
Australia retracts 33,000 fines issued over COVID-19 rule breaches
The legal aid organization that brought the court challenge hailed the ruling as a "momentous" victory for the rule of law.
3 stowaways rescued from oil tanker's rudder in Spanish port
The men were discovered after the Alithini II tanker pulled into port at Las Palmas, Spain, 11 days after leaving Nigeria
Protester runs onto field with rainbow flag during World Cup match
Host nation Qatar has faced heavy criticism for its human rights record, treatment of LGBTQ+ people and the working conditions of the migrants who helped build the stadiums.
Apple could be short of iPhone Pros this holiday season
Protests among FoxConn workers spread to major Chinese cities as residents chafe under "zero-COVID" policies.
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Will Smith "completely understands" if people aren't ready for his new film
Will Smith says he would understand if audiences are not ready to see him in his newest film, "Emancipation," so soon after the infamous Oscars slap.
Andrea Bocelli: Keeping Christmas all in the family
The tenor's transcendent voice has made him one of the bestselling classical music artists of all time. Now, he's recorded "A Family Christmas," an album of holiday favorites, with his daughter, Virginia, and son, Matteo.
For Andrea Bocelli, singing is a family affair
Andrea Bocelli's transcendent voice has made him one of the bestselling classical music artists of all time. Now, he's recorded "A Family Christmas," an album of holiday favorites, with his daughter, Virginia, and son, Matteo. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with Bocelli and his children about passing down a passion for music and performance.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Irene Cara ("Fame," "Flashdance … What a Feeling").
Bob Weir on how his long, strange trip turned classical
Recently, at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center, black tie met tie dye when the National Symphony Orchestra shared the spotlight with the Grateful Dead co-founder and his band, Wolf Bros, bringing new life to the Dead's music.
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FBI using robots to sort through top secret files
Decades of FBI case files are now being sorted by robots in a new high-tech facility in Virginia. The agency hopes this will speed up the work of agents investigating new crimes. Scott MacFarlane has more.
U.S. bans imports of equipment made by Huawei, ZTE
It's the first time the FCC has banned sales of new equipment out of national security concerns.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Amazon workers in 30 other countries protest on Black Friday
Activists rallied in front of Bezos' Manhattan penthouse and walked out of St. Louis warehouse to protest working conditions.
Apple faces "major shortages" of iPhone 14, analyst says
Holiday shoppers could struggle to find the tech giant's new iPhone as COVID-19 surge in China hampers production.
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World's largest active volcano erupting for first time in almost 40 years
Given the huge volcano's history, USGS urged residents "at risk" of lava flows to review their preparation measures.
SpaceX sends supplies to space station in 54th launch this year
The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 7,700 pounds of equipment and supplies, including two new solar array panels.
NASA managers thrilled with initial results of moon mission
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
Humans will live on the moon "in this decade," NASA official says
"We're going to be sending people down to the surface and they're going to be living on that surface and doing science," NASA official Howard Hu said.
A bird that hadn't been seen for 140 years has been caught on video, scientists say
The black-naped pheasant-pigeon was photographed with a remote camera trap set up by a research team on an island of Papua New Guinea.
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Ex-warden of women's prison known as the "rape club" goes to trial
Ray J. Garcia is accused of molesting inmates and forcing them to pose naked in their cells. He has pleaded not guilty.
"Botched" Alabama execution caused pain and torture, attorneys say
Prison staff subjected Kenneth Eugene Smith to numerous needle jabs, including in the neck and collarbone region while an official held his head, attorneys wrote in a court filing.
Two women found dead in car after car crash, shootout with police
A 34-year-old woman who was a passenger in the front seat was injured, police said.
Police: Man "catfished" teen before killing family
A former Virginia state trooper is accused of driving across the country to meet a teenage girl in California, murdering her family and then kidnapping her before police killed him. Nikki Battiste shares more.
Buffalo grocery store mass shooter pleads guilty
The gunman who killed 10 people in a racist attack at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, pleaded guilty to state charges. The guilty plea means he will be sentenced to life in prison. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Artemis 1 moonship in good shape midway through mission
Managers say the unpiloted Orion spacecraft is "operating just tremendously well" halfway through its planned 25-day mission.
SpaceX sends supplies to space station in 54th launch this year
The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 7,700 pounds of equipment and supplies, including two new solar array panels.
NASA's Orion capsule entering lunar orbit
NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft will arrive in lunar orbit Friday, revolving in the opposite direction of the moon's natural rotation. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca speaks with Bill Harwood about how the mission is going.
NASA managers thrilled with initial results of moon mission
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
NASA sends Orion capsule past the moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft soared over the moon on Monday as part of the Artemis mission to eventually get astronauts back to the moon. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood dives into the mission.
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Photos: White House Christmas decorations celebrate "We the People"
First lady Jill Biden unveiled a winter wonderland of decorations inspired by the theme, "We the People."
Michael Politte's fight for freedom
An inside look at the case against a 14-year-old boy accused of killing his mother and how decades later, doubt has been cast on his guilt.
A guide to the Biden grandchildren as they celebrate Thanksgiving in Nantucket
The Biden family celebrates Thanksgiving on Nantucket every year.
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After almost 40 years, blood on a victim's glove IDs the killer
The same day that Annette Schnee and Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer went missing from Breckenridge, Colorado, a man was rescued on a mountain pass. Decades later, police tie him to their murders.
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Here Comes the Sun: Gabriel Iglesias and more
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss his childhood, his sold-out Dodger Stadium show and his goal with comedy. Then, Kristine Johnson travels to Austin, Texas to learn about Formula One racing. “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Biden calls on Congress to avert rail strike
President Biden has asked Congress to intervene to avert a “potentially crippling” railroad strike that he says could devastate the economy. Idaho college students returned to campus more than two weeks after four of their own were stabbed to death in a case that’s still without any known suspect. And the Senate is expected to vote in favor of same sex-marriage legislation Tuesday, which will send the bill to the House.
11/28: Red and Blue
Democrats address priorities in lame-duck Congress; Georgia Senate runoff enters final stretch
Eye on America: Tiny homes and more
We introduce you to an Oklahoma nonprofit building tiny homes for at-risk youth. And we go across the country to see why the game of pickleball is gaining popularity. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
These issues are driving Georgia voters
Early voting is underway in the Georgia runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Associated Press deputy Washington bureau chief Steven Sloan joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the larger effect of the race on Capitol Hill and the issues driving a record number of early voters to the polls.