Hiring surged in March as businesses eased virus restrictions
U.S. employers added a robust 916,000 jobs last month, while the nation's unemployment rate fell to 6%.
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President Obama says the new budget he unveiled this week is based on the principle of "middle-class economics"
President Obama says the new budget he unveiled this week is based on the principle of "middle-class economics."
President Obama says January's labor report, which showed an increase of 257,000 jobs and a 0.5 percent jump in hourly earnings, makes him optimistic about America's economic trajectory
President Obama says January's labor report, which showed an increase of 257,000 jobs and a 0.5 percent jump in hourly earnings, makes him optimistic about America's economic trajectory.
U.S. job gains were solid in December, but other vital signs suggest the economy remains slack. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari breaks down the Labor Department's latest employment report
U.S. job gains were solid in December, but other vital signs suggest the economy remains slack. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari breaks down the Labor Department's latest employment report
President Obama says the U.S. must honor its veterans by ensuring they have access to high-quality health care and aiding their search for jobs
President Obama says the U.S. must honor its veterans by ensuring they have access to high-quality health care and aiding their search for jobs.
President Obama discusses October's employment report and the prospects for bipartisan compromise with an incoming Republican Congress
President Obama discusses October's employment report and the prospects for bipartisan compromise with an incoming Republican Congress.
Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
The first round of August hiring numbers are due Thursday. Plus, hundreds of fast food workers will walk off the job demanding higher pay. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
"Year Up" trains thousands of disadvantaged youth for internships that often lead to corporate jobs -- jobs that companies have found hard to fill
"Year Up" trains thousands of disadvantaged youth for internships that often lead to corporate jobs -- jobs that companies have found hard to fill. Morley Safer reports on Sunday, July 27 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
President Obama marked the better-than-expected jobs report on Thursday by delivering an economic pep talk at a hub for technology startups in Washington, D.C.
President Obama marked the better-than-expected jobs report on Thursday by delivering an economic pep talk at a hub for technology startups in Washington, D.C.
In his interview with Norah O'Donnell, President Obama discusses his summit on working families and proposals on labor laws.
In his interview with Norah O'Donnell, President Obama discusses his summit on working families and proposals on labor laws.
Kerry Hannon, a career and retirement expert, shares some tips for success
It's a challenge for older workers to win over hiring managers, but these tips can help you succeed, says Kerry Hannon, a career and retirement expert.
The U.S. economy added 217,000 jobs for the month of May as the unemployment rate held steady at 6.3 percent
The U.S. economy added 217,000 jobs for the month of May as the unemployment rate held steady at 6.3 percent. Employment for baby boomers jumped 9 percent in the past six years. But millenials have barely seen any growth at all. Anthony Mason reports.
Jill Wagner reports on the day's top financial stories
Some Walmart workers are planning to walk off the job, newly minted billionaire Dr. Dre drops big bucks on the West Coast -- and more. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top financial stories.
Jill Wagner reports on the day's top financial headlines
President Obama is expected to take historic steps to fight climate change, Apple is promising their best product lineup in 25 years will be unveiled at their annual Worldwide Developers Conference and more. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top financial headlines.
Alexis Ohanian, Bre Pettis and Aaron Shapiro share what they look for in potential new employees
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis and Huge CEO Aaron Shapiro share what they look for in potential new employees and offer up what they feel recent graduates can do to get a leg up as they try and find a job.
President Obama says he's glad to see a report showing employers added 288,000 jobs in April but says there's more work to do to strengthen the economy
President Obama says he's glad to see a report showing employers added 288,000 jobs in April but says there's more work to do to strengthen the economy.
2012 AARP survey of future retirees finds 31 percent plan to stay at work because they enjoy it -- up from 21 percent in 2007
Millions of baby boomers are hitting their retirement years, but a growing number of Americans are staying at work. And, as Jericka Duncan explains, money isn’t always the reason why.
While the economy is not yet operating at full potential, there is some evidence that employment may be picking up some steam
While the economy is not yet operating at full potential, there is some evidence that employment may be picking up some steam. Jill Schlesinger reports on that and more in her look at the business week ahead.
President Obama announces new programs to help community colleges prepare graduates for jobs and connect more Americans with apprenticeships
President Obama announces two new programs to help community colleges prepare graduates for jobs and connect more Americans with apprenticeships.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest welcomes robust job growth, says the administration is not resting on its laurels
White House spokesman Josh Earnest welcomes robust job growth, says the administration is not resting on its laurels.
The unemployment rate stayed the same, at 6.7 percent
New government figures show the job market is bouncing back as the country added 192,000 positions in March. The unemployment rate stayed the same, at 6.7 percent. Charlie Rose reports.
House Republican leaders say President Obama's health care law, with its 30-hour-per-week definition of full-time employment, is driving down wages and hurting the economy
House Republican leaders say President Obama's health care law, with its 30-hour-per-week definition of full-time employment, is driving down wages and hurting the economy.
Jobless claims rise, showing layoffs remain stubbornly high
Over 1 million Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits as pandemic continues to hinder labor market.
Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, advises young people that are new to the work world what they should highlight to get their foot in the door
Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, advises young people that are new to the work world what they should highlight to get their foot in the door.
Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, talks about recent changes to the website's privacy controls
Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, talks about recent changes to the website's privacy controls.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
9/11 changed the U.S.; can we change back?
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, former Carter White House speechwriter James Fallows offers thoughts on the legacy of 9/11 and how American daily life and civic culture changed after the attack.
Remembering 9/11: Andrew Card on the moment everything changed
On the morning of September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was visiting an elementary school in Sarasota, Fla., when his chief of staff, Andrew Card, informed him that America was under attack – a singular moment, captured in an iconic photograph.
Remembering 9/11: Where tragedy left its marks
"Sunday Morning" talks with people forever touched by the 2001 terror attacks, from a man who helped a woman escape the North Tower, to a Marine major who rushed into the Pentagon, to a young woman who lost her dad when Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania.
Detective says cruelty of woman's murder will "stay with me forever"
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
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Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
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Trump, Vance to speak at RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas
Republican National Committee Midterm Convention is a rare mid-cycle gathering of party leaders and delegates President Trump has called as a way to rally the party faithful ahead of November's contests.
Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms
President Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC had previously only given one donation this midterm cycle: about $800,000 to Darline Graham.
Guyana latest "third country" to accept migrants deported from U.S.
Guyana is one of more than 30 nations that have now signed deals with the Trump administration as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
Fetterman texts reveal impatience with constituent duties
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources say
Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
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Remembering 9/11: When Gander provided safe haven in a time of crisis
When U.S. airspace was closed on 9/11, grounding 38 international flights on Newfoundland, a small town's residents gave shelter and comfort to 7,000 stranded passengers and crew members – generosity that inspired the musical "Come From Away."
Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Ukraine after Putin talks in push for peace
After meeting Putin, President Trump's envoys are expected to discuss a proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Indonesia volcano eruptions cancels hundreds of flights in major airport hub
More than 500 flight movements were cancelled after the volcano erupted and spewed ashes into the air.
UN endorses new map that shows Africa's size more accurately
Africa has long been represented as smaller than its real size in maps, which are largely based on an ancient projection.
U.K.'s Nigel Farage said he "wasn't listening" in donation scandal conversation
Nigel Farage has downplayed his involvement in the scandal which has seen the Reform party accused of breaking British electoral law.
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Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson.
"Come From Away": Transforming tragedy into art, darkness into light
Irene Sankoff and David Hein discuss their acclaimed musical about the residents of Gander, Newfoundland, who offered aid and comfort to 7,000 air passengers and crew members stranded in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
From the archives: Jazz artist Cassandra Wilson
Two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson died on Sept. 1, 2026, at age 70. In this 1997 "Sunday Morning" profile, Wilson talked with correspondent Billy Taylor about her early influences, from her parents, to singers like Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens. PLUS: Watch Cassandra Wilson as a "Sunday Morning" correspondent, interviewing musician Robbie Robertson of The Band, at the Woodstock recording studio Big Pink, in a report broadcast in 1998.
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Self-driving AI Uber put to the test
Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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 AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Detective says cruelty of woman's murder will "stay with me forever"
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy trial
A judge in Massachusetts declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children, after jurors said for a third time they could not agree on a verdict.
Luxury brands' labor practices under scrutiny
Italian authorities are turning their attention to the luxury brands at the top of the fashion food chain after allegations of cheap labor and exploitation.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Inside Guantanamo before 9/11 trials
In 2013, Lesley Stahl got unprecedented access to the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, facility where accused 9/11 terrorists were set to face trial
Nature: Newfoundland
We leave you this Sunday morning on the coast of Newfoundland. Videographer: Mike Hernandez.
9/11 changed the U.S.; can we change back?
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, former Carter White House speechwriter James Fallows offers thoughts on the legacy of 9/11 and how American daily life and civic culture changed after the attack.
When a Canadian town provided safe haven on 9/11
The small town of Gander in the Canadian province of Newfoundland saw its population virtually double when U.S. airspace was closed on 9/11, grounding 38 international flights on an island in the Atlantic Ocean. For five days, Newfoundlanders gave shelter and comfort to 7,000 stranded passengers and crew members. Correspondent Conor Knighton talks with Newfoundlanders who volunteered during the emergency, whose generosity to the "plane people" inspired the Broadway musical "Come From Away."
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.