Why did the U.S. lose 92,000 jobs in February?
New jobs data from February shows an unexpected setback for the labor market. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
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Report: Unemployment rose to 4.4% in February
A weaker-than-expected February jobs report is raising new concerns about the economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Iran war could lead to higher airfares, more
The war with Iran has pushed the cost of oil to $80 a barrel. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to unpack the possible repercussions.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
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New jobs report may show a bounce in hiring
A new jobs report is expected to show a rise in hiring for some sectors. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains. (Sponsored by AT&T Business).
Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to halt
Iran's threat to set ships ablaze along the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest trade routes, is raising concerns about the implications for the global economy. Matt Smith, head U.S. analyst at the data firm Kpler, joins with analysis.
Latinos face risks as frontline workers
Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, Latinos and Latinas have been essential workers on the front lines, doing jobs that can't be done through Zoom meetings from the comfort of home. They are keeping the economy going while risking their lives. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
Dow closes 400 points down amid Iran war outbreak
Oil prices continue to climb and U.S. stock markets remain uneasy amid the war with Iran. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Trump announces political risk insurance for ships in Gulf
President Trump on Tuesday said he ordered political risk insurance for the financial security of all maritime trade traveling through the Gulf. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
Gas prices are set to rise. Here's what you could pay at the pump.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
Security and economic impacts of Iran war
The U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran and counterattacks from the Iranian government threaten to destabilize economies across the world. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd and "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Kelly O'Grady speak about the security and economic impacts.
How the Strait of Hormuz impacts oil prices
Iran is attempting to shut down the global flow of oil with its threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, which is the only waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Potential impact of Iran strikes on oil, gas prices
Some Americans are concerned about how attacks on Iran could impact the economy. CBS News' Jericka Duncan discusses the potential impact.
Spring break travel could cost less this year
"CBS Saturday Morning" explores how to make Spring break more affordable this year.
Breaking down the economics of Taylor Swift
Misty Heggness, an economist and professor, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her new book "Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy."
Trump announces new retirement plan
President Trump said he wants to fix what he called the "gross disparity" within the U.S. retirement system during Tuesday night's State of the Union address. He plans to do that with the creation of a new retirement plan for Americans without a 401k or employee-sponsored savings plan. Teresa Ghilarducci, a professor of economics and policy analysis at the New School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Spanberger hits Trump on affordability
In the Democratic rebuttal to President Trump's State of the Union address, newly sworn-in Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger accused the president of driving up costs and causing chaos. Associated Press politics reporter Matt Brown, Wall Street Journal political reporter Sabrina Rodriguez and CBS News political director Fin Gómez join to discuss the major takeaways of the speeches.
Major themes of Trump's 2026 SOTU address
President Trump on Tuesday night delivered the longest State of the Union address in recent history. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins to recap the speech.
Stock markets react to State of the Union
President Trump touted U.S. economic gains during his State of the Union address on Tuesday. Axios national correspondent Emily Peck joins CBS News with more on Mr. Trump's remarks about the stock market.
Economic, health care claims in Trump address
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder join "CBS Mornings" to break down President Trump's claims during his State of the Union address, from the U.S. economy to health care.
3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most
President Trump touted his work during his first year back in office, saying, "inflation is plummeting, incomes are rising fast, the roaring economy is roaring like never before."
Trump's 10% global tariffs take hold
President Trump's revised 10% global tariffs took hold on Tuesday, despite his comments over the weekend stating they would start at 15%. CBS News business contributor Javier David has more on the next steps.
Examining atmosphere around Trump before SOTU
The first State of the Union address of President Trump's second term will take place on Tuesday night. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Marc Short join "The Takeout" with analysis.
What to expect from State of the Union
CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Fin Gómez preview President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address.
CBS News poll: What Americans want to hear in SOTU
New CBS News polling dives into the American mood and sense of the state of our union. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.
First-ever U.S. sea drone rescue for Apache crew near Strait of Hormuz
The cause of an Apache helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz that led to the U.S. military's first-ever sea drone rescue is under investigation.
House to vote on ICE funding, ending months-long impasse
The House will be voting on Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
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Trump hopes for Iran deal in 2 or 3 days, but war in Lebanon continues
Trump voices optimism for a "very good deal" with Iran in just a few days, as a tense truce between Israel and Iran appears to hold.
Watch Live: NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Platner seeks Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Collins in closely watched race
Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Rob Reiner's son Nick seeks $1.5M from trust fund for defense in parents' killings
Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Stellantis recalls more than 1 million Jeeps in U.S. it says could catch fire
Stellantis is recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators in the U.S. that could catch fire even when they're parked and turned off, federal regulators say.
President Trump booed by MSG crowd prior to Game 3 of NBA Finals
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
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Watch Live: NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Meta launches program to train workers for data center jobs
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
Alligator attacks DWI suspect who was fleeing police
A man suspected of driving while impaired was attacked by an alligator after attempting to flee police in Louisiana, authorities said.
Rob Reiner's son Nick seeks $1.5M from trust fund for defense in parents' killings
Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
House to vote on ICE funding, ending months-long impasse
The House will be voting on Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
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Meta launches program to train workers for data center jobs
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
Pentagon adds Alibaba, others to list of sanctioned Chinese companies
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including tech giant Alibaba, to its list of Chinese military companies, keeping them from getting U.S. defense contracts.
Stellantis recalls more than 1 million Jeeps in U.S. it says could catch fire
Stellantis is recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators in the U.S. that could catch fire even when they're parked and turned off, federal regulators say.
OpenAI says it filed confidential IPO as it positions itself for AI arms race
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
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House to vote on ICE funding, ending months-long impasse
The House will be voting on Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
Pentagon adds Alibaba, others to list of sanctioned Chinese companies
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including tech giant Alibaba, to its list of Chinese military companies, keeping them from getting U.S. defense contracts.
Platner seeks Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Collins in closely watched race
Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
U.N. court chief prosecutor suspended over sexual misconduct allegations
Embattled International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended after the court's oversight body referred him for disciplinary proceedings.
President Trump booed by MSG crowd prior to Game 3 of NBA Finals
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
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Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A breakthrough for Type 1 diabetes treatment
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
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Dogs help uncover record haul of drugs hidden in lumber
The drugs found in the lumber were mostly cocaine and ketamine, with an estimated retail value of $8.3 billion, officials said.
First-ever U.S. sea drone rescue for Apache crew near Strait of Hormuz
The cause of an Apache helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz that led to the U.S. military's first-ever sea drone rescue is under investigation.
Bear that caused panic and school closures captured in Japan
The bear sightings had forced the closure of all 94 public primary and middle schools in a city just north of Tokyo.
Drug suspects arrested after vehicle in high-speed chase hits pedestrians
One suspect drove a vehicle "at very high speed and recklessly, even hitting several local residents" before being stopped by authorities, officials said.
Teen charged over London arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances
18-year-old Subhan Ahmed allegedly assisted with the torching of four ambulances used by a Jewish volunteer organization
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Expert on UAPs, Spielberg's "Disclosure Day"
Garry Nolan, a professor of pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine and the executive director of the board for The Sol Foundation, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day," and its exploration of the existence of aliens on Earth.
Biggest winners from the 79th Tony Awards
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin breaks down the biggest wins and performances from the 79th Tony Awards.
Steven Spielberg talks "Disclosure Day"
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg talks to CBS News about his 34th feature film, "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if all of the evidence about UFOs and alien life was released to the entire world and proved we are not alone. He also discusses his opinion on aliens, saying they "have been here and they are here."
Highlights from the Tony Awards
At Broadway's biggest night, "Schmigadoon!" took home the award for best musical. Meanwhile, "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tony Awards, the most of the night. Jamie Wax has more on the winners and top moments.
Tony Awards honor "Schmigadoon!" and more. See the full winners list.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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Meta launches program to train workers for data center jobs
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
New Apple features to keep kids safe
Apple is rolling out an update with new parental controls to help navigate screen time and keep kids safe. Jo Ling Kent explains the changes.
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.
How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach?
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
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Watch Live: NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
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Alligator attacks DWI suspect who was fleeing police
A man suspected of driving while impaired was attacked by an alligator after attempting to flee police in Louisiana, authorities said.
Rob Reiner's son Nick seeks $1.5M from trust fund for defense in parents' killings
Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
Dogs help uncover record haul of drugs hidden in lumber
The drugs found in the lumber were mostly cocaine and ketamine, with an estimated retail value of $8.3 billion, officials said.
Drug suspects arrested after vehicle in high-speed chase hits pedestrians
One suspect drove a vehicle "at very high speed and recklessly, even hitting several local residents" before being stopped by authorities, officials said.
Court appearance for fake boarding pass suspect
A man appeared in a Houston courtroom Monday after he was removed from a United Airlines flight last month for allegedly getting on the plane with a fake boarding pass. Jason Allen reports.
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Watch Live: NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
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Jodie Turner-Smith on political thriller
Actor Jodie Turner-Smith talks about starring in "The Agency" with Michael Fassbender and explains how she relates to her character, who is a political prisoner. She also discusses what it was like being in Taylor Swift's music video for "Opalite."
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The history of Uncle Sam
In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" breaks down the history of Uncle Sam and who inspired the national icon.
Young voters say both parties "get it wrong"
Emma Goldberg, a reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss why young voters feel disillusioned by both the Republican and Democratic parties ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Inside the NBA finals buzz at MSG
Tens of thousands of fans descended on Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Security was heightened at the arena amid President Trump's attendance. CBS News' Jared Ochacher has more details.