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Amazon.com supports higher corporate tax rate, Bezos says
Bezos said "concessions" will be needed to support President Joe Biden's "bold investments in American infrastructure."
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The Pentagon announced Monday it's providing 200 active-duty soldiers to help with a fire in Washington State; and Lenny Robinson, better known as the "Route 29 Batman," was struck by a car and killed on Sunday.
A New York Times article on the culture at Amazon shows how intense in can be to work at the company
A New York Times article on the culture at Amazon shows how intense in can be to work at the company. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports.
According to a report by New York Times' Jodi Kantor and David Streitfeld, dozens of Amazon employees say their workplace can be brutal
According to a report by New York Times' Jodi Kantor and David Streitfeld, dozens of Amazon employees say their workplace can be brutal. First on "CBS This Morning," Amazon Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs and former White House press secretary Jay Carney responds to the New York Times report.
The online giant is the world's biggest retailer with a market value that is nearly $250 billion. The New York Times is raising questions about Amazon's work culture
The online giant is the world's biggest retailer with a market value that is nearly $250 billion. The New York Times is raising questions about Amazon's work culture, as reporters Jodi Kantor and David Streitfeld spoke with more than 100 current and former employees. Kantor and former White House press secretary and current Amazon Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs Jay Carney joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the report.
As Amazon union vote count drags on, activists say "this is everybody's fight"
Final results might be delayed for days or weeks depending on the number of legal challenges.
Forbes lists wealthiest billionaires in the world
Forbes has revealed the world's wealthiest people — and it's the biggest group in the annual list's 35 years. Here's who sits atop the list.
A new report shows the national average price of gas in July dropped at the fastest pace since January
A new report shows the national average price of gas in July dropped at the fastest pace since January. Also, Amazon's new Dash buttons are now available to its Prime members. Marlie Hall reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
Microsoft rolling out new operating system Windows 10, Twitter revenue is up, Amazon creating its own drone superhighway
Microsoft rolling out new operating system Windows 10, Twitter revenue is up, Amazon creating its own drone superhighway, and more. CBS News Moneywatch's Jill Wagner has the day's business headlines on CBSN.
Amazon has plans for a so-called "superhighway" in the sky so that drones can fly safely without interfering with other aircraft
Amazon has plans for a so-called "superhighway" in the sky so that drones can fly safely without interfering with other aircraft. CNET editor-at-large Tim Stevens joins CBSN with the details.
Amazon posts surprising profit in the last quarter, lawmakers have passed a bill preventing mandatory GMO labeling, and total ad spending for presidential candidates is expected to top $12 billion
Amazon posts surprising profit in the last quarter, lawmakers have passed a bill preventing mandatory GMO labeling, and total ad spending for presidential candidates is expected to top $12 billion. CBS News Moneywatch's Jill Wagner has the day's business headlines.
Membership-only site Jet.com launched Tuesday with a free trial period
Amazon.com is dealing with new competition, as membership-only site Jet.com launched Tuesday with a free trial period. Jet is already selling more than four-and-a-half million products. Subscriptions will cost about $50 a year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether Jet.com is shaking up the online retail business model.
Best Buy is joining Amazon and Walmart by offering a Black Friday-style sale in July
Best Buy is joining Amazon and Walmart by offering a Black Friday-style sale in July. But are all of these stunts actually hurting retailers' bottom lines? CBS News financial contributor joins "CBS This Morning" from Houston to discuss how these businesses could be paying a big price to help you save.
Amazon's "Prime Day" sales, with special offers for the company's 20th anniversary, were a disappointment for many members
Amazon's "Prime Day" sales, with special offers for the company's 20th anniversary, were a disappointment for many members. CNET editor Dan Ackerman spoke to CBSN's about birthday sale criticisms.
Amazon & Walmart are fighting over customers in rival sales, Toyota is recalling 600,000 Hybrid Prius vehicles because of a software glitch, and Honda has agreed to pay a $24 million settlement in a discrimination investigation
Amazon and Walmart are fighting over customers in rival sales, Toyota is recalling 600,000 Hybrid Prius vehicles because of a software glitch, and Honda has agreed to pay a $24 million settlement in a discrimination investigation. CBS News Moneywatch's Jill Wagner has the day's business headlines on CBSN.
CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what's fueling these bargains
As Amazon marks its 20th anniversary by offering exclusive sales Wednesday to its Prime users, Walmart hopes to upstage the online retail giant with a sale of its own. But these bargains come with a thinly-veiled barb. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what's fueling these bargains.
Amazon apologizes for denying that its drivers pee in bottles
Retailer has long dismissed reports of workers struggling to take bathroom breaks. Here's why the issue won't die.
Online retailer Amazon celebrates its 20th anniversary
Online retailer Amazon celebrates its 20th anniversary. CNET senior associate editor Iyaz Akhtar talks to CBSN about the Internet giant.
Acura is recalling more than 100,000 SUVs because of a part that is prone to loosen or break, creating a hazard for other motorists
Acura is recalling more than 100,000 SUVs because of a part that is prone to loosen or break, creating a hazard for other motorists. Also, YouTube stars will soon have an easier path to TV screens on Amazon Fire TV. Brian Webb reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
Some big American retailers say they'll no longer sell Confederate flag themed items. But the controversy over the flag appears to be boosting sales
Some big American retailers say they'll no longer sell Confederate flag themed items. But as CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports, the controversy over the flag appears to be boosting sales.
Minorities working in retail are reportedly paid less than their white counterparts, Amazon is now offering shipping on lighter items and car sales were the highest in nearly a decade
Minorities working in retail are reportedly paid less than their white counterparts, Amazon is now offering shipping on lighter items and car sales were the highest in nearly a decade. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner joins CBSN with the day's money headlines.
Amazon is launching a new service to compete with Etsy
Amazon is launching a new service to compete with Etsy. CNET's Bridget Carey joins CBSN with the details.
Amazon wants to be able to deliver packages directly to the trunk of your car, and you don't have to be anywhere near it when it happens
Amazon wants to be able to deliver packages directly to the trunk of your car, and you don't have to be anywhere near it when it happens. CNET's Dan Graziano joins CBSN with more on how it'll work.
Nicholas Thompson, editor of NewYorker.com and a CBS News contributor, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the business integration
Home services are an $800 billion industry, and major tech companies like Amazon are jumping into the fray. Google is reportedly not far behind. Nicholas Thompson, editor of NewYorker.com and a CBS News contributor, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the business integration.
Nepal flash flood death toll reaches 800, with around 3,000 still missing
Poor weather and challenging terrain have hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal and Tibet.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment
Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time.
Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon National Park after flash floods
No injuries were reported but park officials warned people against accessing the closed areas.
Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
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Iran vows to resist U.S. sanctions as war passes 6-month mark
As the war passes the six-month mark, neither side showed any sign of backing down.
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for his comments about Michigan synagogue attack
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
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Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon National Park after flash floods
No injuries were reported but park officials warned people against accessing the closed areas.
A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
How drones are revolutionizing the search for lost pets
One Southern California city is using a $17,000 drone that utilizes lasers and thermal imaging to pinpoint animal heat signatures over large areas.
Missouri college football player dies after medical emergency during season opener
William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
See which jobs could grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors.
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
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USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment
Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time.
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for his comments about Michigan synagogue attack
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported after U.S. immigration arrest, officials say
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
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Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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Ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus, killing some
A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.
USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment
Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time.
Iceland rejects EU membership talks in referendum vote
The country is already part of the European Economic Area and the Schengen Area, which allows frictionless movement of people, goods, capital and services.
At least 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting in Switzerland
Local police said early Sunday a manhunt was underway and the motives were still unclear.
Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
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Rescue efforts in Nepal, high inflation six months after the Iran war started, plus Dolly Parton's Imagination Library brings books to young readers.
History of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library charity has brought books to thousands of small hands eager to read. Parents of children who were gifted books through the charity praise the late singer, emphasizing their gratefulness.
The most anticipated books of fall 2026
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman discusses some of the most hotly anticipated books of the fall.
Dolly Parton's gift of reading
Tonight, Nashville's Grand Ole Opry will remember Dolly Parton in a star-studded tribute. The beloved country singer was also celebrated for her humanitarian efforts, including her Imagination Library charity, which promoted literacy for young readers. The Dollywood Foundation president Jeff Conyers joined "CBS Saturday Morning" to speak on Dolly's generous soul.
Maggie Rose sings "Gentle Man"
Nashville based singer-songwriter and two-time Grammy nominee Maggie Rose is known for her genre-blending sound and extraordinary voice. Her new album "Half Moon" explores the thrill and uncertainty of new motherhood. Here's Maggie Rose with "Gentle Man."
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Latest on Meta's social media settlement
Tech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others.
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
Closing arguments expected Monday in Tupac trial
Attorneys finalized jury instructions with the judge Friday after witness testimony wrapped Thursday in the trial of Duane Davis, also known as "Keefe D," who's accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has denied the allegations. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Clancy jury still undecided after 9 hours
The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three young children, is still deliberating on whether to accept her postpartum psychosis defense. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi provides legal analysis.
Milo Yiannopoulos placed in ICE custody
British right-wing political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, who supported President Trump's agenda, is being held by ICE for allegedly overstaying his visa. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Protesters and supporters at Clancy trial
Jurors went home for the weekend Friday with deliberations set to resume Monday morning in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but is arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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A Death in the Stairwell
After her husband is found dying at the foot of the stairs, a woman accused of murder fights to clear her name. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
California city finds missing dogs with drone
California is using a $17,000 drone to quickly track down and rescue lost pets by detecting animal heat. Carter Evans reports.
Storms loom over Utah as August wraps up
Park City, Utah, is facing storms and hail, with a funnel cloud spotted south of Salt Lake City. Andrew Kozak has the weather.
Napa farmers in crisis over low wine demand
Grape farmers in California's prized Napa Valley are struggling to make ends meet as the wine industry shrinks, leading to unsold grapes being left to rot in vineyards. Max Darrow has more.
Thousands missing in Nepal as deaths climb
Nepal's foreign minister Shisir Khanal blamed the catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 675 on rising temperatures and called for a global climate change crackdown on Saturday. Ramy Inocencio has the details.