Amazon will give workers more power to organize a union

Nation's second-largest employer is facing a restless workforce as it continues to expand during the pandemic.

• Dec 23, 2021

Biden says U.S. averted holiday shipping crisis

U.S. consumer confidence is now at its highest level since July -- with more people planning to make a big purchase or go on vacation in the next six months. And there's some relief now for Americans with student loans. Major Garrett has the details.

• Dec 22, 2021

Amazon workers in Chicago stage walkout to demand better pay

Ecommerce giant faces heightened labor activism as warehouse employees push for job enhancements.

• Dec 22, 2021

How to spend your Amazon gift card: 12 great ideas

From wool dryer balls to weighted blankets, here's what to buy with the Amazon gift card you got for the holidays.

• Dec 22, 2021

Holiday shoppers rush to meet shipping deadlines

With just days to go before Christmas, Americans are hitting the stores in search of those last-minute gifts — and hoping to meet shipping deadlines. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Dec 21, 2021

Last minute Christmas gift ideas available on Amazon Prime

Find men's, women's and kids' gifts that arrive in time for Christmas with Amazon Prime

• Dec 20, 2021

Vigil held for Illinois Amazon warehouse victims

Amazon is facing criticism for its treatment of workers after a tornado tore through one of its warehouse facilities in Illinois, killing several people. Bloomberg News tech reporter Spencer Soper joins CBSN to discuss more.

• Dec 18, 2021

These are the best last minute sales and deals on TVs for Christmas

Here's what to know before buying a TV online this holiday season, plus where to find the best TV deals for Christmas

• Dec 17, 2021

Blue Origin launches civilians to space

Michael Strahan and five others, including the daughter of astronaut Alan Shepard, launched into space on Saturday aboard a Blue Origin rocket. The civilian crew safely touched down back on Earth about 10 minutes after takeoff. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Dec 11, 2021

PS5's are hard to get but this social media trend has it down to a science

This is the best way to track the PS5 restock.

• Dec 15, 2021

Best Christmas gift deals under $50 you can shop right now

Find deals under $50 on Christmas gifts at Amazon, Best Buy and more

• Dec 15, 2021

Inflation is whittling raises for frontline workers to "pennies"

Low-wage workers are enjoying some of the biggest pay gains in years. For many, it's still not a living wage.

• Dec 14, 2021

Dozens dead, more than 100 missing after tornadoes

Some of the victims killed in a tornado outbreak were working the late shift at a candle factory in Kentucky and an Amazon warehouse in Illinois. Norah O'Donnell has the latest.

• Dec 13, 2021

6 killed in Amazon warehouse collapse

At least six people were killed when an Amazon warehouse collapsed during a tornado outbreak. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Dec 13, 2021

At least 6 dead after Amazon warehouse collapses

Powerful storms toppled an Amazon warehouse in Illinois on Friday night, killing at least six people, Governor Pritzker said Saturday. Forty-five people were rescued from the site, and officials are now working to recover an unknown number of missing. Watch the governor's remarks here.

• Dec 11, 2021

13 super easy gift ideas on Amazon right now, all under $50

Find gifts under $50 from JBL, Corkcicle, Capri Blue and more at Amazon this year.

• Dec 10, 2021

MacKenzie Scott says she won't disclose how much she donated

Scott, who is worth $59 billion, said she wants the focus to be on the charities rather than the size of her donations.

• Dec 9, 2021

Italy fines Amazon $1.3 billion, saying it hurts other sellers

Penalty is one of the biggest against the online retailer, which Italian authorities accuse of abusing its dominance.

• Dec 9, 2021

Major outage hits Amazon Web Services

The issue primarily affected Amazon web services in the eastern U.S., the company said.

• Dec 7, 2021

Here's what people are actually paying for PS5s this Christmas

When it comes to buying Sony's impossible-to-find gaming system, some people are paying a lot -- and some aren't

• Dec 7, 2021

Gifts for bakers and cookie lovers

Bakers and cookie lovers alike will appreciate these Christmas gifts from Amazon, Le Creuset and more

• Dec 3, 2021

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from December 2, 2013

Investigators have determined that a Metro-North train was traveling 82 miles per hour -- 52 mph over the speed limit -- before it jumped the track and crashed, killing four people; and, Penn State's John Urschel graduated with a degree in mathematics and a perfect 4.0 GPA in just three years. He's also a 300-pound offensive guard for the school's football team with a chance to play in the NFL -- if he doesn't decide to get a Ph.D. first.

• Dec 2, 2013

These are the hottest toys of 2021, according to Amazon. And a bunch are on sale now

Start your Christmas shopping now, before Amazon's picks for the best toys of 2021 sell out

• Nov 30, 2021

Cyber Monday sales expected to surpass $10 billion

Cyber Monday is expected to be the best online shopping day of the year, with Americans predicted to spend more than $10 billion. Retailers have been encouraging shoppers to buy early amid supply chain issues. Meg Oliver has more.

• Nov 29, 2021

Cyber Monday expected to generate huge sales

Consumers are expected to spend more than $11 billion online shopping on Cyber Monday. Meg Oliver reports from inside Amazon's fulfillment center in Robbinsville, New Jersey, where packages are already heading out the door.

• Nov 29, 2021

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