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China's stock market plunges after a manufacturing contraction, AAA says gas prices will remain low in 2016 and more. CBS News Moneywatch's Jill Wagner has today's CBSN business headlines.
Uber, the smartphone app that lets you book a ride in a driver’s private car, is expanding rapidly world-wide and calls China its number one priority for the New Year. But as Seth Doane reports, Uber and other ride sharing apps like China's Didi Kuaidi must overcome both legal obstacles and competition on the road.
After claiming it handled its one billionth ride on Christmas Eve, Uber begins 2016 with a hefty goal in mind: expansion to China. Seth Doane has a look at what kind of competition the company could be facing there.
What’s in a name? For one young American entrepreneur living in Shanghai, it’s a business opportunity. It is common for Chinese people to take English nicknames for work or study abroad, but sometimes those nicknames are unusual. So the 26-year-old expat took this cultural oddity and turned it into a viable service for those seeking English names. Seth Doane reports.
China is preparing to end its controversial "one-child" policy, allowing couples to have two children. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports on the new population regulations.
Charles Osgood reviews some of the year's biggest stories from home and abroad over the last 12 months.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate preview what President Obama will face during his final year in office.
A prominent human rights lawyer went on trial in China this week for social media posts that criticized the ruling Communist party. The lawyer faces up to eight years in prison for his comments on China's equivalent of Twitter. Seth Doane found out how the government is taking its stranglehold on the digital age to a new level.
China's environment ministry said pollutants were reduced by a third in Beijing during this week's temporary restrictions to reduce heavy smog.
Imports from China by Walmart have eliminated or displaced more than 400,000 jobs, according to a estimate from the Economic Policy Institute. CBSN's Maurice DuBois has details.
Dangerous smog in Beijing has forced millions to live under unprecedented restrictions like closed schools and a ban on some driving. Heavy pollution triggered the Chinese capital's first-ever red alert. Seth Doane reports.
There’s an ambition effort to export Broadway American musical theater to China, but making it work for Chinese audiences presents some unique challenges. There’s a big cultural divide between Chinese expectations and what happens on a Broadway stage. Then there are the government censors. Seth Doane reports from Beijing.
The president speaks to "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell about trusting China to push its climate change efforts, and the importance of greater transparency and accountability of countries negotiating a global climate deal in Paris.
A Chinese artist who spent 100 days vacuuming up pollution in Beijing has made the smog into solid bricks. CBSN's Ben Tracy takes a look.
Cyber Monday breaks sales records, Toy Maker V-Tech suffers a data breach, China suffers dangerous smog and more. CBS News Moneywatch's Jill Wagner has today's CBSN business headlines.
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At the Global Climate Summit in Paris, President Obama pitched an international deal to cut carbon emissions; after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is here to encourage the holiday spirit of giving
As world leaders meet in Paris to discuss combating air pollution and climate change, residents in China are struggling for a breath of fresh air, particularly in Beijing. Seth Doane is there with a report.
As world leaders meet in Paris for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Beijing is currently experiencing the worst pollution it has seen so far this year. Officials have issued an "orange" alert, which suspends construction, limits factory work and warns residents to stay indoors. Seth Doane reports from Beijing on how the country is fighting to bring life-threatening pollution under control.
As President Obama and his family celebrated Thanksgiving at the White House, yet another jumper managed to make it over a recently reinforced fence; fruits and vegetables are often discarded because they just don't look right
DJI, a China-based company, produces 70 percent of all civilian drones in the world. Seth Doane reports on the company's massive reach -- which isn't always a good thing.
“Singles Day” in China launched in 2009, and the tradition quickly turned into the world's biggest online shopping day of the year. It is nearly five times larger than Cyber Monday in the U.S. Seth Doane takes a behind-the-scenes look at online retailer JD.com, which is dispatching tens of thousands of its signature red trucks and three-wheelers across China.
Sen. Marco Rubio, a Florida Republican who's running for president, gave "Face the Nation" a preview of his foreign policy agenda.
China is preparing to implement one of its most sweeping social changes in the last 35 years, as the government will allow married couples to have two kids. The move comes as China grapples with an aging workforce and a gender imbalance. Seth Doane reports from Beijing, where he met one of the families who fought for the right to expand.
During a DNC fundraiser in Manhattan, President Barack Obama joked that if the 2016 GOP primary field had a hard time with CNBC's moderators, then they will have an even harder time dealing with the likes of China and Russia. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has his remarks.
The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
An Iranian vessel sailed too close to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, and the U.S. fired at the vessel, according to two U.S. officials.
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
Cuba's government says it will release 51 people from prisons, in an unexpected move that comes as the Trump administration puts immense pressure on the country.
Officials praised the "brave" actions of ROTC students who confronted a gunman Thursday after he opened fire in a classroom on the campus of Old Dominion University, killing one person and injuring two others.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
Officials praised the "brave" actions of ROTC students who confronted a gunman Thursday after he opened fire in a classroom on the campus of Old Dominion University, killing one person and injuring two others.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again.
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
Cuba's government says it will release 51 people from prisons, in an unexpected move that comes as the Trump administration puts immense pressure on the country.
An Iranian vessel sailed too close to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, and the U.S. fired at the vessel, according to two U.S. officials.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Cuba's government says it will release 51 people from prisons, in an unexpected move that comes as the Trump administration puts immense pressure on the country.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
John Grisham, who has written 52 bestsellers, reveals the name of his new novel on "CBS Mornings" and talks about how writing about espionage compares to his legal thrillers.
The fourth contestant eliminated from "Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being voted off and playing the game again.
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, said Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance in that medium." Her response comes after Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera sparked backlash.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
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.
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
The FBI is assisting in the Michigan synagogue attack investigation, calling the incident a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community." CBS News' Alysia Burgio, Sam Vinograd and Rodney Harrison have more.
Officials in Michigan gave an update on Wednesday afternoon's synagogue attack in West Bloomfield. The FBI is assisting in the investigation as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community."
Two major active shooting situations occurred in the U.S. on Thursday. The first happened at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, during an ROTC class. A retired Army officer was killed and two other people were injured. The gunman, who was also killed, had previously pleaded guilty in the U.S. over connections to ISIS. In Michigan, a truck rammed into one of the biggest synagogues in the country. A security guard shot killed the suspect who exited the vehicle armed with a rifle. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn, Anna Schecter and Sam Vinograd have more.
The FBI held a briefing Thursday after a gunman killed at least one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University. Officials identified the shooter as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who was previously imprisoned for trying to support ISIS.
Security staffers killed a man after he rammed a car into a Michigan synagogue on Thursday. Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was mostly stopped amid the war in Iran on Thursday, which contributed to rising oil prices. The waterway typically carries around 20% of the world's supply of oil. On Wednesday, President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves. In a statement attributed to Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, he said Iran should keep putting pressure on the critical chokepoint.
NASA says it is rolling the Artemis II rocket back out to its launch pad one week from Thursday in the hopes of an April 1 launch date. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, tells CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi, "If we could fix California it would help the rest of the country," as the state grapples with a growing hospice fraud problem.
An armed suspect with explosives rammed a truck into a Michigan synagogue on Thursday before a security guard shot and killed the suspect. Meanwhile, a deadly shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University, also on Thursday, is being investigated as an act of terrorism. Former FBI special agent Jeff Harp joins CBS News to discuss both attacks.
Police investigating attacks at Old Dominion University and Michigan synagogue; Iran's new supreme leader releases first statement.