Universal income idea gains traction
Universal income, once a fringe idea, is gaining mainstream acceptance. Economist Guy Standing, a proponent of such a plan, explains why it makes sense for today's economy
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Global stock market analysis
Stock markets in Asia took some major hits following Wall Street's plunge. But what happens when a market meltdown starts in China instead of here in the U.S.? CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer Gabe Lipton explains.
Analysis of volatile stock market
U.S. stocks plunged again Thursday, marking the fourth tough trading day for Wall Street. The Dow dropped just over 4 percent as investors worried about signs of inflation. Economist Peter Morici joins CBSN with analysis.
Biden touts funding for cities and states as part of economic recovery
Administration officials argue the lackluster jobs report for April underscores the need for Congress to pass Mr. Biden's $4 trillion jobs and families plans.
Wild week for stocks
After a long period of low volatility, U.S. markets have been rocked by sudden price movements -- leaving investors wondering what to do next.
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Government shutdown looms, lawmakers scramble as the President urges to secure borders; Girl Scouts lobby to rename bridge.
Dow rebounds
After losing more than 1,800 points over the previous two trading sessions, the Dow bounced up and down Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Bianna Golodryga has a look at what the wild ride means for investors.
Stock market correction?
The Dow plunged 1,175 points, or 4.6 percent, on Monday. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson analyzes the recent volatility at the New York Stock Exchange.
Dow plunges Monday
U.S. stocks plunged Monday, marking a second day of steep declines. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger sits down with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor to discuss what we can expect moving forward.
Dow drops 666 points
It was a bad end to a bad week on Wall Street. The Dow plunged 666 points Friday, or 2.5 percent -- the biggest percentage drop in a year and a half. For the year, however, it is still ahead. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses what rattled the market.
Homebuyers facing challenges in hot market
A shortage of homes for sale continues to boost prices by double digits across the country. Those looking to buy are being pushed to extremes to win bids. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN AM to discuss.
State of the Union analysis
President Trump used Tuesday night's State of the Union to tout the successes of his tax plan and the strength of the U.S. economy. Zerlina Maxwell, CBSN contributor and director of progressive programming at Sirius XM, CBSN political contributor Michael Graham and David Nelson, chief strategist at Belpointe Asset Management, join CBSN to fact check the president's remarks.
SOTU in 3 minutes
In his first State of the Union address, President Trump spoke about tax reform, job creation, the economy, immigration and foreign relations. He also announced he plans to keep Guantanamo Bay open. These are the highlights from his speech.
State of the Union address
President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address Tuesday in Washington D.C. Mr. Trump laid out his plan for family-based immigration and pledged to make America "great again for all Americans." He also touched upon tax reform and job creation. Watch his remarks.
Democrats boycotting the State of the Union
More than a dozen Democrats announced they plan to sit out the State of the Union address, while others plan to wear black as a sign of protest against harassment. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
State of the Union preview
Ahead of his first State of the Union address, President Trump said he hopes to unite the country. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett has a look at what he's expected to discuss.
Rep. Maxine Waters on SOTU boycott
President Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address, but a number of Democrats won't be in attendance. Congresswoman Maxine Waters joins CBSN to explain why she's boycotting the speech.
State of the Union preview
As President Trump prepares to give his first State of the Union address, Democratic strategist Emily Tisch Sussman and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN to debate what he needs to do to have a successful night.
Trump says he wants unity
President Trump says he wants to mend divisions and bring unity with his State of the Union address. CBS News digital managing editor for politics Will Rahn joins CBSN to explain the challenges the president faces.
1/29/18: Red and Blue
President Trump delivers first State of the Union address Tuesday; Immigration will be central focus in State of the Union address
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U.S House panel votes to release memo; Super blue blood moon coming
State of the Union panel
"CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson talks with a panel of voters about how they feel the country is doing ahead of President Trump's first State of the Union address.
State of the Union
In his first State of the Union address, President Trump is expected to focus on the economy, his tax cut plan and infrastructure. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan reports.
DC memo, speech preps
As President Trump prepares for his State of the Union address Tuesday, there are new headlines about a secret Republican memo which reportedly reveals Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein approved the surveillance of a former Trump campaign associate. Zeke Miller, White House reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the Russia investigation and what to expect from the president's speech.
The Trump economy
President Donald Trump offered a new variation of his "America First" policy at the World Economic Forum, saying it doesn't mean "America Alone." Economist and University of Maryland professor Peter Morici joins CBSN to discuss the economy under the Trump administration.
Democrats continue push for ICE reforms in emerging DHS shutdown deal
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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Iran war grinds on with Pentagon expected to send 82nd Airborne troops to Middle East
President Trump said several members of his administration were involved in talks with Iran about the ongoing war.
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out – the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
New Mexico jury finds Meta violated protection law over exploitation claims
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
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New Mexico jury finds Meta violated protection law over exploitation claims
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
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FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI
The video game maker is cutting 1,000 workers as it struggles to keep players engaged with Fortnite.
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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
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Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages.
Minnesota officials sue federal government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
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New Mexico jury finds Meta violated protection law over exploitation claims
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
Anthropic's case against Pentagon underway
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic is challenging the Pentagon in court after the Trump administration designated it a national security risk. Tom Dupree, former deputy assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.
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.
Cybersecurity expert on concerns amid war
The war with Iran is raising cybersecurity concerns in the U.S. Vik Desai, global cybersecurity strategy lead at Accenture, joins CBS News to discuss.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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.
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Congress probing hospice fraud in California
Two weeks after a CBS News investigation into hospice care fraud in California, Congress is now probing the issue. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi is following the story.
Amputee cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspect details in murder of Loyola student
Prosecutors say Jose Medina, who is accused of killing a Loyola University student, missed his first court appearance Monday because he has been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. Medina is facing several charges in the fatal shooting, including first-degree murder. DHS says the alleged shooter is a Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally.
Latest news on antisemitic arson attacks
Several Jewish community ambulances were torched in London in a suspected antisemitic arson attack. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman reports.
Top cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee known as one of the top professional cornhole players in the U.S., is facing a series of charges including first-degree murder. Shanelle Kaul reports on the case against Webber.
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NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
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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.
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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Details on Rubio testimony in ex-roommate's trial
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared in court on Tuesday in the case against former Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of illegally lobbying for Venezuela. Rivera, who is also Rubio's former roommate, denies any wrongdoing. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
Congress probing hospice fraud in California
Two weeks after a CBS News investigation into hospice care fraud in California, Congress is now probing the issue. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi is following the story.
How are the U.S., Iran likely communicating?
President Trump says the U.S. is engaged in talks with Iran. He told reporters on Tuesday that Iran gave the U.S. a "very big present" related to oil and gas in the Strait of Hormuz, but didn't offer specifics. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
82nd Airborne Division troops expected to deploy
President Trump claimed Tuesday that the U.S. is already in direct negotiations with Iran and that the country has agreed never to have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, new reporting is emerging about potential troop deployments to the Middle East. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
Is the Senate heading toward a funding compromise?
Senate leaders and the White House are working on a deal to end the partial government shutdown as travelers face chaos at airports. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Meaghan Mobbs join to discuss.