The full episode of the CBS Evening News from August 21, 2015 edition
The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day down more than 500 points; and Chris Rosati's mission to spread kindness is proving to be wildly successful.
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CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the factors that contributed to this week's decline
Stock futures are pointing to a higher open Wednesday after the Dow dropped 130 points Tuesday. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the factors that contributed to this week's decline.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the milestone
It was a historic day on Wall Street on Tuesday as the Dow Jones closed above 18,000 for the first time ever. The S&P 500 ended with its 51st record close of the year. It follows news that the economy grew at its fastest pace in more than a decade in the third quarter. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the milestone.
The stock market has shrugged off a range of economic and geopolitical issues to push deeper into record terrain
The stock market has shrugged off a range of economic and geopolitical issues to push deeper into record terrain. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari explains what is driving investor optimism.
What sets these two stock market indexes apart?
What sets the Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 apart? CBS MoneyWatch contributor Ray Martin breaks it down as the two stock market indexes continue to reach new highs.
Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines
The Dow Jones will open below the 17,000 mark for the first time since it reached the milestone last week. Also, Walmart hosted its first "Made in USA" open call. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
Max Wolff, chief economist at financial advisory firm Citizen.VC, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about what the positive numbers mean
When stock market trading resumes after the July Fourth holiday, the Dow Jones will open above 17,000 for the first time, thanks to a surge after a better-than-expected June jobs report. Max Wolff, chief economist at financial advisory firm Citizen.VC, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about what the positive numbers mean.
U.S. unemployment numbers are being released a day early due to the July 4th holiday. Plus, Target is asking customers to not bring guns in their stores
U.S. unemployment numbers are being released a day early due to the July 4th holiday. Plus, Target is asking customers to not bring guns in their stores. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
The Federal Trade Commission is suing wireless carrier T-Mobile for overcharging fees to subscribers. Also, the Dow Jones continues to rise
The Federal Trade Commission is suing wireless carrier T-Mobile for overcharging fees to subscribers. Also, the Dow Jones continues to rise. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
Google will debut some new hardware at today's I/O conference in San Francisco, as well as an Android update
Google will debut some new hardware at today's I/O conference in San Francisco, as well as an Android update. Plus, iPhones may be gettting bigger. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top financial stories.
In a policy meeting yesterday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the unemployment rate would drop to 6 percent, which prompted a rally in the markets
In a policy meeting yesterday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the unemployment rate would drop to 6 percent, which prompted a rally in the markets. Also, Amazon unveils its new smartphone; Jill Wagner reports on the day's top financial stories.
The Dow Jones industrial average slipped below its 50-day moving average, surprising many bullish investors
The Dow Jones industrial average slipped below its 50-day moving average, surprising many bullish investors, says CBS MoneyWatch analyst Anthony Mirhaydari.
Market pro Anthony Mirhaydari says that while the large-cap stocks are holding steady, selling pressure in small-cap stocks is a worrisome sign for investors
Market pro Anthony Mirhaydari says that while the large-cap stocks are holding steady, selling pressure in small-cap stocks is a worrisome sign for investors.
The NASDAQ opens this morning after its steepest one-day drop since 2011
The NASDAQ opens this morning after its steepest one-day drop since 2011. CBS News senior business correspondent Anthony Mason discusses the sell-off on Wall Street and tech stocks with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
New jobless claims rise as coronavirus surges
There was another increase in new unemployment claims last week, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to head in the wrong direction. Feeding America predicts over 50 million Americans will have faced hunger by the end of the year. Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst at Bankrate, joins CBSN to discuss the state of the economy.
Dow Jones hits milestone of 30,000
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 30,000 points for the first time in the history of the blue-chip index. Stocks pushed higher as Pennsylvania certified President-elect Joe Biden's win in that state and investors cheered the White House's moves to pave the way for President Trump's exit from the Oval Office. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports.
Stocks rally in early trading on Election Day
Stocks jumped as Americans headed to the polls on Election Day. The S and P 500 gained 2.3% in morning trading, heading for a second straight day of gains. Melissa Armo, founder and owner of The Stock Swoosh, joins CBSN to explain what the latest numbers mean and how a contentious election could affect them.
For the first time ever, the Dow Jones broke through three thousand-point milestones in the same year. Analysts say this is a signal that the economy is getting better, but some warn of another tech bubble
For the first time ever, the Dow Jones broke through three thousand-point milestones in the same year. Analysts say this is a signal that the economy is getting better, but some warn of another tech bubble. Anthony Mason reports.
Dow dives on China trade fears
Investors are jittery as the Trump administration ratchets up the pressure on tariffs ahead of negotiations with China on Thursday.
Markets open following China tariff hike
The stock market opened Friday following the Trump administration's increase in tariffs on Chinese goods. Senior columnist at Yahoo Finance, Rick Newman, joined CBSN to discuss how the tariffs are impacting the market, and consumers.
Dow Jones plummets amid U.S.-China tensions
Stocks closed sharply lower on Wall Street Monday after China let its currency sink to the lowest level against the dollar in more than a decade. That follows tweets from President Trump last week threatening tariffs on about $300 billion dollars of Chinese goods. CBS News Correspondent Tom Hanson breaks it down.
Markets tumble amid recession fears
The Dow Jones was down on Wednesday after indicators about the global bond market signaled a possible recession looming. This comes after reports U.S. mortgage debt has hit an all-time high. Kevin Cirilli of Bloomberg joined CBSN to break down how this all relates to President Trump's trade war with China.
Is the U.S. headed for a recession?
There are new fears of a recession, and Wall Street took a hit Wednesday. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins the "CBS Evening News" to explain.
Trump downplays recession fears
A strong economy is key to President Trump's reelection campaign. But the trade war with China is fueling concerns about an economic downturn. Paula Reid reports.
Markets fall as China announces tariffs
The Dow lost more than 1% after China announced a round of retaliatory tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. products.
Dueling accounts of ICE shooting of Venezuelan migrant in Minneapolis
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place.
U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid White House push for Greenland
A bipartisan congressional delegation was to meet with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
Machado presents Trump with Nobel Peace Prize medallion
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Gulf states pushing to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says
Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East have engaged in intensive diplomacy between Iran and the United States, aiming to stave off a military conflict, a Gulf official told CBS News.
White House ballroom's original architect picked for commission reviewing project
James McCrery, once President Trump's handpicked architect for the White House ballroom, has been appointed to serve on a commission that will review the project he once led.
Couple says ICE tear-gassed their vehicle with 6 children inside
A couple and their six children say they were trapped inside their vehicle when tear gas exploded underneath.
Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
An 18-year-old child of a deputy county attorney attended the campus event where Kirk was shot and texted with their father.
Mexico seeks answers after, it says, citizen dies in ICE custody in Georgia
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
Could ICE agent in Good's shooting claim immunity from state charges?
The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.
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Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriage
Matthew and Heather Ammel had "a good and loving marriage" before former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema interfered, Heather Ammel alleges in her lawsuit.
Woman's beloved dog disappears after her mysterious shooting
Bruno Rocuba claimed he shot his wife Melissa Rocuba accidentally, but then he started getting rid of all her belongings. "It's like he wanted her erased," said one of their daughters.
Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
An 18-year-old child of a deputy county attorney attended the campus event where Kirk was shot and texted with their father.
Muhammad Ali forever stamp the ultimate reversal of government's view of him
Postal officials have unveiled a forever stamp honoring Muhammad Ali. It marked the ultimate reversal of the government's view of the late boxing legend.
FBI: 1 arrested after protesters smash into unmarked federal vehicles
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
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ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Mortgage rates fall to 3-year low, offering relief for homebuyers
The average interest rate on a typical mortgage dipped to 6.06%, the lowest level since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac.
Bankruptcy filings surged last year. Here's what's behind the rise
The increase in bankruptcy filings comes as Americans face a slate of economic pressures, from sticky inflation to elevated borrowing costs.
Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
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Pentagon making Stars and Stripes, independent military newspaper, "woke"-free
The Pentagon says it's changing the independent military newspaper Stars and Stripes so it no longer includes "woke distractions."
U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid White House push for Greenland
A bipartisan congressional delegation was to meet with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
White House ballroom's original architect picked for commission reviewing project
James McCrery, once President Trump's handpicked architect for the White House ballroom, has been appointed to serve on a commission that will review the project he once led.
Muhammad Ali forever stamp the ultimate reversal of government's view of him
Postal officials have unveiled a forever stamp honoring Muhammad Ali. It marked the ultimate reversal of the government's view of the late boxing legend.
Mexico seeks answers after, it says, citizen dies in ICE custody in Georgia
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
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ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
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U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid White House push for Greenland
A bipartisan congressional delegation was to meet with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
Mummified cheetahs found in caves in Saudi Arabia
Researchers excavated seven mummies along with the bones of 54 other cheetahs from a site near the city of Arar.
Mexico seeks answers after, it says, citizen dies in ICE custody in Georgia
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
Gulf states pushing to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says
Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East have engaged in intensive diplomacy between Iran and the United States, aiming to stave off a military conflict, a Gulf official told CBS News.
Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
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Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
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.
New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.
Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
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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.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Woman's beloved dog disappears after her mysterious shooting
Bruno Rocuba claimed he shot his wife Melissa Rocuba accidentally, but then he started getting rid of all her belongings. "It's like he wanted her erased," said one of their daughters.
FBI: 1 arrested after protesters smash into unmarked federal vehicles
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
26 charged in college basketball gambling scheme
Federal prosecutors have charged 26 people, including many college basketball players, in an illegal gambling probe. Danny Funt, author of "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of Sports Gambling," joins to unpack the alleged scheme.
Busfield held without bond in child sex abuse case
Actor Timothy Busfield is being held without bond in his New Mexico child sex abuse case. Busfield denies the charges. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
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Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
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The museum where iconic signs are celebrated
All his life, Tod Swormstedt has been fascinated, not necessarily by American small businesses, but by their signs, which announce to all the world -- or at least the folks on Main Street -- "we're here." "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil paid a visit to the museum inspired by his passion.
Behind the decline of opioid overdoses in Ohio
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Astronaut in "good spirits" after medical issue
Four space station fliers undocked and plunged back to Earth, safely splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the Southern California coast six days after NASA ordered them home early because of an unspecified medical issue. Mark Strassmann has details.
Feds allege college basketball games were fixed
Federal prosecutors charged 26 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving multiple current and former college basketball players, authorities announced. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Iran tightens grip, regional powers urge restraint
The Iranian regime has appeared to tamp down anti-government protests that have swept across the country in recent weeks. Thousands are estimated to have been killed in the crackdown. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.