Rich San Francisco businesses could face homeless tax
A ballot initiative backed by at least one top CEO is the latest battle between business and social services advocates
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Jeff Bezos explains decision to work with Pentagon
Bezos was a surprise speaker at the Wired25 conference in San Francisco on Monday
$15 an hour: A higher wage, but hardly a living
Even doubling how much American workers earn per hour would still leave millions struggling to get by
Amazon blinks: Bigger pay raises for longtime workers
Company says "slight adjustments" will up the total pay for warehouse workers already making at least the new $15 minimum
Walmart partners with MGM on video service
Retail giant Walmart is teaming up with MGM to boost video offerings, and more Americans are sharing streaming accounts. Those headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
China hack: Chinese official avoids questions about chip hack report
The questions arose amid allegations that Chinese spies inserted chips into computers at U.S. companies
Amazon's $15 wage is far from a win, some veteran workers say
Long-time workers who already earned $15 an hour will get a small raise, but lose bonuses and stock
$15 minimum wage may crimp Amazon's profit margin
Lower margins could make investors leery in the short term as Amazon digests the higher costs of a pay jump
EBay accuses Amazon of poaching sellers
EBay says Amazon illegally stole sellers, and shopping mall vacancies hit a seven-year high. Those headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Barnes & Noble hangs up "for sale" sign
Facing slumping sales, the nation's biggest retail bookseller says it may strike a deal to sell itself
Amazon's $15 an hour: Calls mount to make it the industry standard
Pressure is on Walmart, McDonald's and many others as a resurgent workers-rights movement gains ground
Mark Judge's memoir offered for $1,800 on eBay
Panned in the literary world, out-of-print book by Brett Kavanaugh's prep-school pal still has hefty price tag
Amazon hikes wages with one hand, cuts bonuses with other
The fine print in the retailer's $15 minimum wage announcement? No stock or productivity bonuses for warehouse workers
Amazon hikes minimum wage to $15 for U.S. workers
The retail giant is the latest to increase minimum wages, following hikes by Target and Walmart. The moves come after a series of protests from labor groups and workers demanding higher pay. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
Bezos ends Gates' 24-year run atop Forbes 400
Gates' 24-year run as the wealthiest person is over -- while President Donald Trump drops to 259th place on Forbes 400
How Amazon's $15 wage could help lift pay elsewhere
The retail giant's minimum wage boost may have a ripple effect, pressuring other companies to lift wages
"Fight for $15" rallies for higher pay, right to unionize
Labor activists, Sen. Bernie Sanders applaud Amazon for hiking pay and pledging to push for higher federal baseline
Amazon raises minimum wage to $15 for all U.S. workers
The pay hike comes after the online retail giant faced criticism for its treatment of warehouse workers
Amazon raises minimum wage to $15 an hour
Amazon said it would increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour on Nov. 1. Dave Clark, the retail giant's senior vice president for worldwide operations, joined CBSN to explain why the company decided to make the change.
The woman taking on the titans of tech
As the European Union's commissioner for competition, Margrethe Vestager has taken on the titans of tech in a way no other government body has been willing to do. As she discussed with Nick Thompson, Wired's editor-in-chief and a CBS News contributor, Vestager believes her antitrust work on tech companies is key to help regulate an unregulated market.
Amazon investigates employees amid data leak
E-commerce giant Amazon is investigating leaks of confidential information, and Apple is expanding its AppleCare options -- for a price. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Bezos says Trump should welcome press scrutiny
President Trump has taken to attacking the Washington Post and its owner, Jeff Bezos
Amazon's Jeff Bezos to start $2 billion charity
The wealthiest man on the planet says he'll help homeless families and start new preschools in low-income areas
Amazon to sell live, full-sized Christmas trees online
The e-commerce giant plans to sell trees including Douglas firs and Norfolk Island pines beginning in November. Amazon says the Christmas trees will be sent within 10 days of being cut.
Amazon's holiday plans: Shipping fresh 7-foot Christmas trees
Starting in November, the online retailer plans to sell and ship full-size Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
What Trump officials say and what videos show in Alex Pretti's killing
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday.
Visual investigation of Minnesota shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before and during the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Private jet crashes at Maine airport, killing 7 and seriously injuring 1
A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
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2 federal hearings in Minnesota after Border Patrol kills Alex Pretti
Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, less than three weeks after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good and amid an ongoing surge in immigration enforcement action across the city.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Israel says remains of last hostage recovered from Gaza
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
Shutdown threat looms as Democrats pledge to block funding after shooting
Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.
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Man helps inspire others after teacher encouraged him to ask for help
Years after an Atlanta-area teacher helped a student seek help for his depression, the two reunite as he helps to make a difference in others' lives.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
How much snow did the storm bring? See lists of snowfall totals.
The winter storm bringing harsh weather to much of the U.S. dumped snowfall totals higher than 20 inches in some states. How much snow did we get?
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Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Payments from Apple lawsuit are now landing in people's bank accounts
Apple users report receiving about $8 per eligible device from the settlement, based on the amount landing in their accounts.
Gold tops $5,000 for the first time. How high could it go?
Wall Street analysts expect the gold rally to continue as investors pile in because of mounting geopolitical uncertainty and economic concerns.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Shutdown threat looms as Democrats pledge to block funding after shooting
Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations leading probe into Alex Pretti shooting
The decision to place HSI in the lead investigative role is unusual and has raised questions among current and former federal law enforcement officials.
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Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
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X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Cyclist knocked off bike by kangaroo, recovers to win Tour Down Under
Jay Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section.
Israel says remains of last hostage recovered from Gaza
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
Lightning injures 89 at rally for former Brazilian President Bolsonaro
Lightning struck near a rally of supporters of Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia, injuring 89 people, according to the fire department.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran.
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Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
"Wonder and awe": The art of Ruth Asawa
In her choice of media, sculptor Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) employed a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm – and in a WWII detention camp for Japanese Americans. She's now the subject of a retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
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Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
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.
Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Differing accounts of Alex Pretti shooting
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Walz, Trump have call about Minnesota shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says President Trump agreed to consider reducing federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota during a phone call on Monday morning. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has the latest.
Ex-CPB commissioner on Minneapolis shooting
Gil Kerlikowske, a former U.S. Customs and Border Patrol commissioner, said it's unprecedented for the federal government to exclude state and local officials from the investigation into Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. "It's wise to be very skeptical of what's going on," Kerlikowske said.
7 people killed in Maine jet crash, FAA says
Seven people died, and one person was seriously injured, in a private jet crash on Sunday night in Bangor, Maine, the Federal Aviation Administration said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Schumer says Democrats will block DHS funding
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Senate Democrats will block the Homeland Security appropriations bill that's part of a government funding package after Border Patrol shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Saturday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Thousands of flights canceled after storms
Thousands of flights have been canceled after a massive winter storm swept across the U.S. over the weekend. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.