Fed cuts interest rates for second time in seven weeks
Fed shows it's willing to chop rates to ease the effects of U.S. trade wars, and would cut more if tariffs escalate
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One casualty of tight job market: U.S. Army recruitment
After enrolling fewer new soldiers, the U.S. Army overhauled recruitment by reaching out via social media and esports
Empty holding facility for migrant children costs $720,000 a day
A federal official revealed that the government spends $600 per bed, per day, to support the empty facility in Homestead, Florida
What determines the price of gas? Here's some crude math
Jump in gas after Saudi Arabia oil attack marks the largest increase in fuel prices since Hurricane Harvey in 2017
Zantac maker halts heartburn drug's distribution after cancer concerns
Novartis said it's conducting its own investigation into traces of a potentially cancer-causing ingredient in Zantac
200,000 people applied for jobs at Amazon in a single week
While New Yorkers repelled the ecommerce giant's expansion plans, job applications are flying in from other places
New Mexico pitches free college tuition for all residents
If approved, the plan will be the first to offer full coverage without an income requirement
You might have never heard of America's top-paying company
Want to earn six figures? Your best bet is in high tech, which dominates the list of best-paying companies
Woman says Lyft treated her "callously" after alleged assault
Alison Turkos said she was kidnapped and raped during a ride in 2017
How much would you pay to save your pet?
Many pet owners shell out thousands of dollars in vet costs, while animal insurance remains a rarity
New lawsuit against Lyft alleges kidnapping and gang-rape
Alison Turkos said her Lyft driver kidnapped her at gunpoint in New York City in 2017 and then raped her with two men
FedEx stock tumbles after profit miss on "trade tensions"
The delivery company blamed uncertainty over trade and the loss of business from retail giant Amazon
Microsoft engineer by day, serial entrepreneur by night
Dona Sarkar is a Microsoft engineer. But she's also much more. Author? Designer? TedX speaker? Yes, yes and yes.
Oil prices drop on hope for recovery of Saudi output
Crude oil prices rose after reports of progress in restoring production that had been knocked out by an attack
CFOs think U.S. will tumble into recession within a year
Growing economic uncertainty has many of the nation's chief financial officers worried. poll shows
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Father separated from his 3-year-old son for 6 months
Yujany Paz-Rosa fled Honduras with his 3-year-old son Maikol after he was shot and refused to join a gang
Photo shows Justin Trudeau wearing brownface at 2001 party
Trudeau was a 29-year-old teacher at West Point Grey Academy and was attending a party with an "Arabian Nights" theme
Woman says Lyft treated her "callously" after alleged assault
Alison Turkos said she was kidnapped and raped during a ride in 2017
New Epstein lawsuit details abuse and accuses aides
The unnamed accuser claims Epstein sexually abused her for three years starting when she was just 14
Saudi oil attack was approved by Iran's supreme leader, U.S. official says
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday displayed wreckage of what it said were Iranian cruise missiles and drones
Trump won't back universal background checks
A universal background checks bill passed by the House earlier this year is firmly off the table, according to a source familiar with ongoing discussions
Man arrested for threatening Planned Parenthood clinic
Daniel Kibler was arrested on Sunday afternoon when a SWAT team found a homemade "destructive device" located in an "open-top container" in his home
Attorneys denounce new tent courts for asylum seekers
Hearings for some migrants are now being held in makeshift border courthouses surrounded by barbed wire fencing where judges appear via video teleconference
Joe Kennedy III will challenge Ed Markey in Senate primary
Markey has been endorsed by Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Microsoft engineer by day, serial entrepreneur by night
Dona Sarkar is a Microsoft engineer. But she's also much more. Author? Designer? TedX speaker? Yes, yes and yes.
The Muse founders make finding a job less harrowing
The career services site, born out of frustration, seeks to gives job seekers an inside look at potential employers
A calligrapher embraces technology to grow business
After falling haphazardly into the art of calligraphy, she succeeds by embracing her unique style and the latest tech
This homeopath aims to heal mind and body
Jennifer Dominguez was told as a child she had incurable ailments. She says homeopathy changed that.
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
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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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Photo shows Justin Trudeau wearing brownface at 2001 party
Trudeau was a 29-year-old teacher at West Point Grey Academy and was attending a party with an "Arabian Nights" theme
Teens pledge not to have kids until action taken on climate
"It's a really adult decision that I'm having to make because my leaders are acting like children," said the creator of the pledge
Saudi oil attack was approved by Iran's supreme leader, U.S. official says
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday displayed wreckage of what it said were Iranian cruise missiles and drones
Bermuda braces for Category 3 Hurricane Humberto
Forecasters said tropical storm-force winds began hitting the islands of some 70,000 people Wednesday afternoon
Plumber praised for fixing elderly woman's boiler for free
His invoice said "no charge for this lady under any circumstances"
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"John Doe" who accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault dies
The filing triggers a 90-day countdown for an estate to be substituted substiuted for John Doe, attorneys for John Doe said
New Epstein lawsuit details abuse and accuses aides
The unnamed accuser claims Epstein sexually abused her for three years starting when she was just 14
Instagram plans to restrict posts promoting weight loss products
Influencers promoting diet teas, supplements and certain cosmetic surgeries may have their posts hidden or removed completely
Trump touts "virtually impenetrable" barriers during border visit
"This wall, you won't be able to touch it. You can fry an egg on that wall — it's very very hot," the president told reporters
Attorneys denounce new tent courts for asylum seekers
Hearings for some migrants are now being held in makeshift border courthouses surrounded by barbed wire fencing where judges appear via video teleconference
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Photo shows Justin Trudeau wearing brownface at 2001 party
Trudeau was a 29-year-old teacher at West Point Grey Academy and was attending a party with an "Arabian Nights" theme
Trump touts "virtually impenetrable" barriers during border visit
"This wall, you won't be able to touch it. You can fry an egg on that wall — it's very very hot," the president told reporters
Attorneys denounce new tent courts for asylum seekers
Hearings for some migrants are now being held in makeshift border courthouses surrounded by barbed wire fencing where judges appear via video teleconference
Trump won't back universal background checks as gun talks continue
A universal background checks bill passed by the House earlier this year is firmly off the table, according to a source familiar with ongoing discussions
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Warren, Klobuchar get big Iowa endorsements
Klobuchar now has endorsements from 12 current and former state elected officials in Iowa, the most among all the presidential candidates
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Get paid $1,300 to watch Stephen King movies before Halloween
This company is looking for one (un)lucky winner for "the scariest social experiment of the season"
"Bachelor" makes history with show's first LGBTQ proposal
Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty are the first same-sex proposal in the franchise's 17-year history
Scenes from Riot Fest music festival
The 15th annual edition of the Chicago music festival, heavily geared toward punk rock, featured three days of performances by 91 bands and solo acts
New list shows world's best restaurants
Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine magazines have released a new list of the world's best restaurants. Travel + Leisure editor-in-chief Jacqui Gifford joins CBSN to talk about their choices.
Star discusses pressure of turning "Downton Abbey" into a film
The Oscar-nominated actress told "CBS This Morning" about the film, "We want to go back in time. Indulge in the nostalgia of people missing the series, as much as they miss that era"
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Instagram plans to restrict posts promoting weight loss products
Influencers promoting diet teas, supplements and certain cosmetic surgeries may have their posts hidden or removed completely
200,000 people applied for jobs at Amazon in a single week
While New Yorkers repelled the ecommerce giant's expansion plans, job applications are flying in from other places
You might have never heard of America's top-paying company
Want to earn six figures? Your best bet is in high tech, which dominates the list of best-paying companies
Facebook to train AI systems using police videos
Social media company is moving to crack down on extremist material on its platform, including real violence
Despite hot year for IPOs, WeWork's stock sale delayed
The money-losing co-working company is pushing back its IPO amid a frosty reception over its valuation and business model
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Navy official confirms "unidentified aerial phenomena" videos
The admission comes after apparently declassified videos were made public in recent years
New York bans flavored e-cigarettes after 7th death nationwide
Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, had proposed the emergency ban Sunday, citing surging use among young people
Climate change front and center as U.N. gathers for annual summit
An initiative sparked by a young climate activist will steal a lot of limelight, but crises in the Mideast, Asia and even the U.K. will also come to the fore in New York
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
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Children separated from families could suffer long-term health issues
"As they become adults, we see continued anxiety, continued depression, real PTSD"
Cancer concerns halt distribution of heartburn drug Zantac
Drug giant conducting its own investigation into traces of a potentially cancer-causing ingredient in heartburn med
Scientific breakthrough may eventually help blind to see
A handful of volunteers are already seeing the promise of a new device, about 18 months into a five-year clinical study
Michigan sounds alarm on mosquito-borne virus after 3 deaths
Death typically occurs two to 10 days after onset of symptoms but can occur much later, according to the CDC
Abortion rate drops to lowest level since Roe v. Wade
Experts say the drop is because of a declining pregnancy rate and laws targeting the operations of abortion providers
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Woman says Lyft treated her "callously" after alleged assault
Alison Turkos said she was kidnapped and raped during a ride in 2017
How much would you pay to save your pet?
Many pet owners shell out thousands of dollars in vet costs, while animal insurance remains a rarity
New lawsuit against Lyft alleges kidnapping and gang-rape
Alison Turkos said her Lyft driver kidnapped her at gunpoint in New York City in 2017 and then raped her with two men
FedEx stock tumbles after profit miss on "trade tensions"
The delivery company blamed uncertainty over trade and the loss of business from retail giant Amazon
Microsoft engineer by day, serial entrepreneur by night
Dona Sarkar is a Microsoft engineer. But she's also much more. Author? Designer? TedX speaker? Yes, yes and yes.
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"John Doe" who accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault dies
The filing triggers a 90-day countdown for an estate to be substituted substiuted for John Doe, attorneys for John Doe said
New Epstein lawsuit details abuse and accuses aides
The unnamed accuser claims Epstein sexually abused her for three years starting when she was just 14
Woman says Lyft treated her "callously" after alleged assault
Alison Turkos said she was kidnapped and raped during a ride in 2017
Judge barred for posting noose and "MAGA" message
The judge's post was "the very antithesis of law and justice," the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct determined
Man arrested for "terroristic" threat against Planned Parenthood
Daniel Kibler, 28, was arrested on Sunday afternoon when a SWAT team found a homemade "destructive device" located in an "open-top container" in his home
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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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Scenes from Riot Fest music festival
The 15th annual edition of the Chicago music festival, heavily geared toward punk rock, featured three days of performances by 91 bands and solo acts
U.S.-Mexico border wall: What it really looks like
You've heard a lot of talk about the wall. Here's what it's really like.
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.
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White House circulates gun legislation proposal to lawmakers
Attorney General William Barr is meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss gun legislation proposals under consideration by the White House. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss how Republicans and Democrats are reacting.
Daily Trail Markers: Yang leads Harris in new CA poll
A new poll from Emerson College shows Andrew Yang leading Senator Kamala Harris in Harris' home state. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN to discuss recent momentum in Yang's campaign.
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.
Justin Trudeau apologizes for wearing "brownface"
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Wednesday after a photo surfaced of him wearing "brownface."
