CEOs are getting paid bonuses like there was no pandemic
Some companies saw their chief executives got multimillion-dollar payouts even as COVID-19 pandemic slammed profits.
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Yellen says private sector will need to green economy "gap"
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said tackling climate change would need to take a "whole-of-economy" approach.
Pfizer warns of phony COVID-19 vaccines outside the U.S.
Strong global demand for COVID-19 vaccines is creating fertile ground for criminal schemes, health officials say.
Gun sales hit all-time high amid flurry of mass shootings
An income boost from federal stimulus checks and political change are spurring Americans to buy more firearms.
FDA cites "brown residue" and more at plant making J&J vaccine
Security footage showed peeling paint and workers carrying open bags of medical waste.
Bank worker's heart attack prompts viral post about burnout
Jonathan Frostick wrote he's "really not going to be putting up with any s#%t at work ever again."
Venmo users can now buy and sell crypto
Crypto on Venmo is available now for some users while others will get access in coming weeks, the company said.
More Americans are turning to solar energy to power their homes
Solar tiles and panels are growing in popularity with homeowners as they become more affordable.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Here's how to track your third stimulus check
IRS said it delivered some 161 million payments worth about $379 billion, with an additional 2 million arriving this week.
Driver killed by exploding Takata air bag inflator in South Carolina
The death is the 19th in the U.S. since 2009 and the 28th worldwide caused by faulty air bag inflators.
Lifelike robots are proliferating thanks to the pandemic
Some companies are turning to lifelike robots to take people's temperature, deliver food and interact with customers.
Unemployment claims fall to pandemic-era low
About 547,000 people filed for jobless aid last week, the lowest level of claims in more than a year.
Democrats unveil bill for tuition-free college
New legislation would make four-year public college tuition-free for students from families making less than $125,000.
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Alternate juror in Chauvin trial on testimony that "really got to me"
Lisa Christensen was one of two alternate jurors in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
Watch Live: Funeral held for Daunte Wright
Reverend Al Sharpton will be delivering the eulogy at the funeral of the young man shot and killed by police in a Minneapolis suburb.
House approves bill to admit Washington, D.C., as 51st state
Although the bill passed in the House, it's likely to fail in the Senate.
Demand for water is rapidly increasing as supply dwindles
More than 2 million Americans don't have running water.
Deputy shoots and kills Black man while serving warrant in N.C.
The shooting spurred an outcry from community members who demanded the immediate release of body camera footage.
CEOs are getting paid bonuses like there was no pandemic
Some companies saw their chief executives got multimillion-dollar payouts even as COVID-19 pandemic slammed profits.
Obama urges Black Americans to "keep marching"
Mr. Obama said for the nation to progress, Black Americans "cannot let up during these next four" years.
More bodycam video released after fatal shooting of girl in Ohio
An investigation is underway of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant's death. Protesters hit the streets for the second straight day and night.
Court won't put new limits on juvenile life sentences
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Brett Jones, a Mississippi man who was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing his grandfather when he was 15.
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The gardener by the Bay
Katie Delwiche's San Francisco gardening business is focused on growth — of her plants and in her clients' lives.
How to avoid getting buried in holiday debt
Consumers with credit card debt are willing to pile on even more during the holidays — that's a mistake, one expert says.
Behind on your rent or mortgage? Here's what to do
Renters should check local protections against evictions, while mortgage holders can negotiate with their servicer.
Their small business was big events — then they had to adapt
The Vintage Market had shows with up to 30,000 in attendance. After the pandemic, its owners found new ways to survive.
A restaurant with a heart of gold and nerves of steel
Conscious Eatery in Seattle gives away one meal for every meal purchased. Not even a pandemic could stop that.
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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
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Demand for water is rapidly increasing as supply dwindles
More than 2 million Americans don't have running water.
U.K. apologizes for racism in commemoration of WWI dead
"Whilst we can't change the past, we can make amends and take action," U.K. defense minister says.
Mouse deer as tall as pencil born at Bristol Zoo
The baby mouse deer is just eight inches tall and will be three pounds once fully grown.
Russia says huge military exercises near Ukraine to wind down
Defense minister says military drills in Crimea, the Black Sea and near Ukrainian border proved Russia's "defense capability," and troops will now return to bases.
Greta Thunberg says pandemic proves we can fight climate crisis
Thunberg's new documentary series, titled "Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World," premieres Thursday night on PBS.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon, 4 astronauts bound for space station
It is the first piloted flight of a previously-flown first stage booster and a Crew Dragon capsule making its second flight.
House approves bill that would admit Washington, D.C., as 51st state
Although the bill passed in the House, it's likely to fail in the Senate.
Alternate juror in Chauvin trial on testimony that "really got to me"
Lisa Christensen was one of two alternate jurors in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
Demand for water is rapidly increasing as supply dwindles
More than 2 million Americans don't have running water.
Supreme Court declines to put new limits on juvenile life-without-parole sentences
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Brett Jones, a Mississippi man who was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing his grandfather when he was 15.
Politics
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House approves bill that would admit Washington, D.C., as 51st state
Although the bill passed in the House, it's likely to fail in the Senate.
Supreme Court declines to put new limits on juvenile life-without-parole sentences
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Brett Jones, a Mississippi man who was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing his grandfather when he was 15.
GOP senators unveil $568 billion infrastructure plan
The $568 billion framework that is significantly smaller than the president's $2 trillion plan.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.
Abrams' response to questions on voting rights bill goes viral
GOP Senator John Kennedy asked Abrams if she found the bill racist, and as she answered, he pressed her to "keep going."
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Podcast gives young environmentalists a voice
The co-hosts of the "Inherited" podcast join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their mission to share stories of the youth climate movement. Georgia Wright and Julianna Bradley explain why young people are so energized to tackle this issue and the mental toll the climate crisis has on young people.
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Shows, movies and documentaries you'll want to stream soon.
Cher's race to save the "loneliest elephant"
A new documentary on Paramount+ highlights Cher's journey to rescue an elephant who'd spent three decades in captivity. Her Twitter followers appealed to her for help, but as Anthony Mason reports, she never expected she'd end up traveling to the other side of the world.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
LeVar Burton to join "Jeopardy!" as guest host after fan petition
"Our passionate fans are telling us what they like, and we are listening," the show's executive producer said.
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More Americans are turning to solar energy to power their homes
Solar tiles and panels are growing in popularity with homeowners as they become more affordable.
Lifelike robots are proliferating thanks to the pandemic
Some companies are turning to lifelike robots to take people's temperature, deliver food and interact with customers.
Astronauts prepare for launch to International Space Station
Launch will mark SpaceX's third piloted flight to orbit and the first with a "used" Crew Dragon ferry ship.
Apple unveils new products and colors including purple iPhone
New AirTag device will require iPhone iOS 14.5 software which includes long-awaited App Tracking Transparency.
Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Science
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SpaceX Crew Dragon, 4 astronauts bound for space station
It is the first piloted flight of a previously-flown first stage booster and a Crew Dragon capsule making its second flight.
Greta Thunberg says pandemic proves we can fight climate crisis
Thunberg's new documentary series, titled "Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World," premieres Thursday night on PBS.
Man spends more than year cleaning up trash on Los Angeles trail
He estimates he picked up about 12,000 to 15,000 pounds of trash since May 2019.
SpaceX Crew Dragon launch delayed to Friday
NASA optimistic weather will cooperate for a Friday launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station.
Officials race to empty reservoir to eliminate "voracious predator"
They're trying to rid the lake of northern pike before they devour four species of endangered fish that have been recovering there for more than three decades.
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The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
India marks global record rise in COVID cases for a day: 314,000
The New Delhi High Court called a critical oxygen shortage a "national emergency" and one expert warned the situation may be even worse than the numbers make it look.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
FDA cites "brown residue" and more at plant making J&J vaccine
Security footage showed peeling paint and workers carrying open bags of medical waste.
Women report higher levels of "Zoom fatigue" than men
Back-to-back video conferences are causing what researchers call "Zoom fatigue."
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CEOs are getting paid bonuses like there was no pandemic
Some companies saw their chief executives got multimillion-dollar payouts even as COVID-19 pandemic slammed profits.
Yellen says private sector will need to green economy "gap"
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said tackling climate change would need to take a "whole-of-economy" approach.
Pfizer warns of phony COVID-19 vaccines outside the U.S.
Strong global demand for COVID-19 vaccines is creating fertile ground for criminal schemes, health officials say.
Gun sales hit all-time high amid flurry of mass shootings
An income boost from federal stimulus checks and political change are spurring Americans to buy more firearms.
FDA cites "brown residue" and more at plant making J&J vaccine
Security footage showed peeling paint and workers carrying open bags of medical waste.
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Man who set off pipe bomb in NYC subway gets life in prison
Akayed Ullah apologized before the judge sentenced him, calling the crime "barbaric and heinous."
Chauvin faces decades in prison, but could serve far less
The former Minneapolis police officer will face sentencing in about eight weeks for his convictions in the murder of George Floyd.
Prostitution will no longer be prosecuted in Manhattan
The district attorney dismissed 914 past cases under its new policy, along with 5,080 cases for loitering for the purpose of prostitution.
More bodycam video out of fatal shooting of teen girl in Ohio
An investigation is underway of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant's death. Protesters hit the streets for the second straight day and night.
After Chauvin's guilty verdict, 3 other officers await trial
The trial for three other officers involved in George Floyd's fatal arrest is scheduled to begin August 23.
Space
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SpaceX Crew Dragon, 4 astronauts bound for space station
It is the first piloted flight of a previously-flown first stage booster and a Crew Dragon capsule making its second flight.
NASA's Perseverance rover just made breathable air on Mars
It's the first time oxygen has been made on another planet.
SpaceX Crew Dragon launch delayed to Friday
NASA optimistic weather will cooperate for a Friday launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station.
Astronauts prepare for launch to International Space Station
Launch will mark SpaceX's third piloted flight to orbit and the first with a "used" Crew Dragon ferry ship.
Amazon buying Atlas 5 rockets to launch its internet satellites
Amazon's Kuiper system of internet relay satellites will compete with OneWeb and SpaceX's Starlink program.
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Hidden treasures people found at home
You won't believe what people have discovered under mattresses or behind walls.
Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
You might be surprised by the murder rates in major cities across the U.S.
Locked up for half his life, Crosley Green tastes freedom
A federal judge says Crosley Green was wrongfully convicted of murder. "48 Hours" spends the first hours of freedom with the Florida man.
Prince Philip through the years
Prince Philip, who died at age 99, was the patriarch of the British royal family.
Inside the night that led to Kat West's mysterious death
Authorities who investigated the death of the 42-year-old stay-at-home mom retraced not only the night of her death, but also her online life.
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Behind the hottest housing markets
Some cities across the country are witnessing outsized demand from homebuyers, with competitive bidding and rising property prices. After a sharp drop-off in interest at the start of the pandemic, Americans returned their attention to home-buying with vigor. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi has more on the hottest housing markets.
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
Sheriff's deputy fatally shoots Black man
A sheriff's deputy shot and killed a Black man while carrying out a search warrant in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. State authorities are investigating the shooting. WTKR-TV's Brendan Ponton reports from Elizabeth City.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.