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.
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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.
How to manage your retirement account in a bear market
With stocks plunging and inflation at a 40-year high, experts offer tips for riding out the turbulence.
Social Security official: Monthly benefits likely to rise 8%
A cost-of-living adjustment of 8% would be the highest for Social Security beneficiaries since 1981.
Social Security checks could jump 8.6%, expert predicts
Seniors are struggling after a cost-of-living adjustment last year failed to keep up with surging inflation.
Here's how Congress wants to fix America's retirement crisis
Bipartisan bill could help workers save at a time millions of Americans are financially unprepared for retirement.
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.
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Ian, now a tropical storm, is expected to become a hurricane again after leaving Florida.
Russia to annex 4 regions of Ukraine this week after "sham referenda"
The move was widely expected after Russian-backed forces went door-to-door in the occupied regions, helping collecting ballots for the Kremlin-orchestrated votes.
Watch Live: Biden briefed on Hurricane Ian at FEMA headquarters
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are briefing the president on the massive storm Thursday.
Queen Elizabeth II's official cause of death revealed
The death certificate published by Scottish authorities says the monarch died at 3:10 p.m. on September 8 in Balmoral Castle, and for the first time, gives the cause.
How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-and-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
Hae Min Lee's family appeals decision to vacate Adnan Syed's murder conviction
Syed was convicted of Lee's murder in 2000 in a crime that became the subject of the hit podcast "Serial." A Baltimore judge vacated Syed's conviction this month and he was released from prison.
Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 parade mass shooting
The gun-maker is accused of illegally targeting its ads at young men at risk of committing mass violence.
Europe's only reigning queen strips four grandkids of royal titles
The mother of Prince Joachim's two eldest sons told Danish media she was "shocked" by the decision.
Egyptians try new tactic in bid to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
One organizer behind the campaign predicts Britons will no longer tolerate "such cultural violence represented in their own museums."
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Hae Min Lee's family appeals decision to vacate Adnan Syed's murder conviction
Syed was convicted of Lee's murder in 2000 in a crime that became the subject of the hit podcast "Serial." A Baltimore judge vacated Syed's conviction this month and he was released from prison.
3 million richest Americans are wealthier than 291 million
In recent decades, 9 of 10 Americans have seen their share of the nation's wealth shrink, a CBO analysis found.
Live Updates: Hurricane warning for South Carolina after Ian tears through Florida
Ian, now a tropical storm, is expected to become a hurricane again after leaving Florida.
Watch Live: Biden briefed on Hurricane Ian at FEMA headquarters
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are briefing the president on the massive storm Thursday.
How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-and-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
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3 million richest Americans are wealthier than 291 million
In recent decades, 9 of 10 Americans have seen their share of the nation's wealth shrink, a CBO analysis found.
Porsche shares quick off the line in mega-IPO
Investors eager to get slice of luxury automaker, boosting its stock in first day as a public company.
Buckle up, America: The Fed wants to put you out of a job
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
Waffle House closures along Florida coast are ominous storm sign
As Hurricane Ian makes landfall, chain shutters 21 restaurants in evacuation zones and low-lying areas across the state.
In the Biden economy, Trump-voting counties pull ahead on jobs
Yet tight labor markets in Republican-leaning states may be contributing to higher inflation there, a new report found.
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Six GOP-led states suing Biden over student loan forgiveness
Six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt.
Watch Live: Biden briefed on Hurricane Ian at FEMA headquarters
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are briefing the president on the massive storm Thursday.
Ginni Thomas meets in person with House Jan. 6 committee
Thomas, a conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas,
Biden, Harris to attend ceremonial investiture for Ketanji Brown Jackson
Jackson took the constitutional and judicial oaths at the end of June.
Michigan election officials to begin processing absentee ballots earlier
Michigan lawmakers approved legislation Wednesday that would allow larger municipalities to begin processing ballots two days before an election.
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Monkeypox vaccine appears to be working, but CDC still urges precautions
Early data, based on people who were eligible for the shots, found the unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to catch monkeypox.
Uganda is racing to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak
Officials say the current outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus may be to blame for at least 23 deaths, and one expert tells CBS News he sees it "getting worse before it gets better."
Biogen shares rally as Alzheimer's drug results show promise
Late-stage study finds treatment may slow progression of fatal disease that afflicts more than 6 million Americans.
DEA: OD deaths spurred by fake pills with fentanyl — and some look like candy
Rainbow-colored pills are "being marketed and aimed at young people," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
Family gets reprieve from $2,700 ambulance bill after report spotlights the charges
After a car wreck, Peggy Dula was charged far more than her two siblings who were transported to the same hospital.
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Europe's only reigning queen strips four grandkids of royal titles
The mother of Prince Joachim's two eldest sons told Danish media she was "shocked" by the decision.
Egyptians try new tactic in bid to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
One organizer behind the campaign predicts Britons will no longer tolerate "such cultural violence represented in their own museums."
Queen Elizabeth II's official cause of death revealed
The death certificate published by Scottish authorities says the monarch died at 3:10 p.m. on September 8 in Balmoral Castle, and for the first time, gives the cause.
Porsche shares quick off the line in mega-IPO
Investors eager to get slice of luxury automaker, boosting its stock in first day as a public company.
Russia to annex 4 regions of Ukraine this week after "sham referenda"
The move was widely expected after Russian-backed forces went door-to-door in the occupied regions, helping collecting ballots for the Kremlin-orchestrated votes.
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Aaron Judge ties Roger Maris' American League mark of 61 homers in a season
The New York Yankees slugger did it with a tie-breaking, two-run drive in the seventh inning. It was 117.4 mph off the bat and took just 3.8 seconds to land 394 feet away.
Rapper Coolio, best known for "Gangsta's Paradise," dies at 59
Coolio, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died on Wednesday in Los Angeles, his manager said.
Amal & George Clooney's friendship with Julia Roberts
Amal and George Clooney tell Gayle King that their kids call his co-star Julia Roberts "Auntie Juju," adding that they "greatly admire" her family.
R. Kelly to pay $300,000 to victim in sex crimes case
A restitution order that was still being finalized is meant to cover the cost of treatment for herpes and psychotherapy.
George Clooney jokes about Brad Pitt
Is George Clooney the most good-looking person in the world? Brad Pitt seems to think so. "Well, he's right about that," Clooney jokes with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.
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NASA crashes DART spacecraft into asteroid
NASA successfully crashed its DART spacecraft into an asteroid in hopes of altering the space rock's trajectory. Scientists hope to be able to use a similar strategy to protect Earth from future incoming asteroids. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, about the historic implications of this unprecedented test.
NASA tests planetary defense with asteroid collision
NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in a test that could one day be used to prevent a doomsday collision with Earth. Mark Strassmann has more.
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 to hold Prime Day-like shopping event in October
"Prime Early Access" sale will be the first time the retailer holds a major sales promotion twice in a year.
Apple will manufacture iPhone 14 in India
Tech giant is shifting some manufacturing from China amid geopolitical tensions and pandemic restrictions.
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How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-and-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
Egyptians try new tactic in bid to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
One organizer behind the campaign predicts Britons will no longer tolerate "such cultural violence represented in their own museums."
Hurricane hunter pilot discusses his mission
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aircraft play an important role in hurricane forecasting. Captain Jason Mansour, who pilots a Gulfstream-IV Hurricane Hunter for NOAA, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what it's like to fly into a storm.
What is storm surge, and what contributes to the deadly hurricane hazard?
As Hurricane Ian hits Florida's west coast, FEMA warned it is expected to cause "life-threatening storm surge and widespread flooding."
Oldest-ever teeth found in fish fossil catch, researchers say
The findings may help scientists learn how our aquatic ancestors got their bite.
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Hae Min Lee's family appeals decision to vacate Adnan Syed's murder conviction
Syed was convicted of Lee's murder in 2000 in a crime that became the subject of the hit podcast "Serial." A Baltimore judge vacated Syed's conviction this month and he was released from prison.
Man pleads guilty in hit-run death of "Gone Girl" actor Lisa Banes
"Brian Boyd drove recklessly with no regard for pedestrians, fatally striking a beloved actress and New Yorker before speeding off to avoid accountability," the DA said.
6 police officers killed amid cartel turf war in northern Mexico
Five of the officers were shot dead while training at a sports center, the Zacatecas state government said.
Police arrest convicted Vegas bombmaker who escaped prison
Duarte-Herrera was convicted of killing a hot dog stand vendor using a motion-activated bomb in a coffee cup atop a car parked at the Luxor hotel-casino.
Cops unsure if girl killed in shootout was abducted or went "willingly"
The sheriff said there were "some indications" Savannah was shooting at deputies during the chase but didn't provide any details.
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Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
How to watch NASA spacecraft crash into asteroid at 15,000 mph
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Hurricane Ian prompts moon rocket roll back to hangar
The first Artemis program moonshot likely will be delayed to November.
NASA probe crashes into asteroid in planetary defense test
The 14,000-mph impact is designed to test whether a future threatening asteroid can be nudged off course.
NASA spacecraft is about to hit an asteroid "head-on" at 15,000 mph
The DART spacecraft is set to purposely crash into an asteroid — a test for a potential real threat far in the future.
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Hurricane Ian impacts travel across Florida
Some airports around Florida are closed as Ian is making its way through the state. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave discusses travel impacts and what people need to know if they’re stuck.
Daytona Beach mayor on Hurricane Ian concerns
Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the latest on Hurricane Ian conditions in the area as well as some of his biggest concerns when it comes to the powerful storm.
Surveying Tampa storm damage
Tampa, Florida was prepared to get a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, but was spared. Sheriff Chad Chronister joins CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave to discuss the damage the city did experience.
FEMA administrator on Hurricane Ian response
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 4 storm. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell joins “CBS Mornings” to give an update on the federal and state storm response.
Meteorologist Jim Cantore hit by debris in hurricane
The Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore faced the dangers of Hurricane Ian in full force on Wednesday while covering the storm in Punta Gorda, Florida. Winds from the then-Category 4 storm flung a tree branch into him as he was in the street, causing him to fall and struggle to battle the winds back to a safe location.