Striking King Soopers workers demand higher pay, citing risks
Thousands of employees at the Kroger-owned grocery chain have walked off the job amid a nationwide upsurge in labor protests.
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Kroger and Walmart hike the price of COVID-19 home tests
A deal with the White House to forego profits has expired, making tests costlier — if they are even in stock.
Inflation is whittling raises for frontline workers to "pennies"
Low-wage workers are enjoying some of the biggest pay gains in years. For many, it's still not a living wage.
Kroger to end paid COVID-19 leave for unvaccinated workers
Grocery chain is also adding a $50 monthly surcharge for unvaccinated employees enrolled in its health care plan.
No, Kroger isn't accepting bitcoin as payment at its stores
News release posted on grocery chain's site claimed it now accepts Bitcoin Cash, but company says announcement is fake.
Accused gunman was asked to leave his job hours before Kroger shooting
Police said the alleged shooter, 29-year-old UK Thang, killed one and injured 14 others before dying of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Gunman in deadly supermarket shooting identified as 29-year-old vendor
One person was killed and 14 others were wounded after a gunman opened fire at a supermarket.
Police update on Tennessee Kroger shooting
Police Chief Dale Lane of Collierville, Tennessee, provided an update on the investigation into Thursday's shooting at a Kroger supermarket that left one woman dead and more than a dozen people wounded. Watch his remarks.
1 killed, 12 injured in shooting at Kroger in Tennessee
Police believe the shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Kroger employee describes deadly shooting
A woman who was working at register 17 inside of a Tennessee Kroger store when a shooting took place Thursday said she never would have believed this would happen. "It sounded a bit like a balloon popping," Brignetta Dickerson said. Watch her interview with CBS affiliate WREG-TV.
Amazon latest big employer to require workers to wear masks
Online retailer joins growing number of major U.S. companies requiring on-site employees to wear masks.
Businesses change mask policies amid surge
As the U.S. tops more than 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases for the first time in more than five months, two of the nation's biggest retailers are changing their mask policies. Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon, joined CBSN to discuss.
Kroger to give away $5 million to promote vaccination effort
Largest U.S. grocery chain plans million-dollar payouts -- and free groceries for a year -- to tout public health campaign.
Kroger to drop mask requirement for vaccinated shoppers
Nation's largest supermarket chain says those immunized against COVID-19 will no longer have to cover their faces.
Grocery union demands vaccines and hazard pay
Grocery workers have fought for hazard pay and expressed concerns for their safety for since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly a year ago. Marc Perrone, president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what would help grocery workers and Kroger's plans to close stores in California and Washington state after local governments required them to give workers hazard pay.
Pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know
Kroger Health says it could immunize nearly 500,000 people a week if all its pharmacies start getting shots.
Kroger to close 2 more stores after workers get "hazard pay"
Largest U.S. supermarket chain says decision was "accelerated" by Seattle mandate of extra pay for grocery workers.
Kroger offers $100 to workers who get vaccinated
Nation's largest grocery chain is latest big company to commit to getting protection during pandemic.
"Hero pay" dispute leaves some grocery workers feeling "scared"
Long Beach city council ordinance mandates temporary wage hike for essential workers; Now, Kroger says they are forced to close two stores.
Kroger shutting stores to avoid giving workers "hazard pay"
Nation's largest supermarket chain faults "misguided action" by local officials for decision to close stores.
Grocery stores closing over "hazard pay"
Kroger, the nation's largest supermarket chain, is shutting down two stores in Long Beach, California, rather than paying workers an extra $4 an hour for working during the coronavirus pandemic. Kroger said both stores were already underperforming. CBS Los Angeles' Chris Holmstrom has more.
1,800 Instacart workers laid off. No one agrees on who fired them.
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Teen allegedly stole some $980,000 from supermarket where he worked
Authorities in suburban Atlanta say he fabricated more than 40 returns for non-existent items over a two-week span.
Drugstore giants rush to hire for mass COVID-19 vaccinations
CVS, Walgreens and Kroger among those hiring as large chains ready to play part in nationwide immunization effort.
HelloFresh recalls meal kits with onions tied to salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials say more than 1,000 people have been sickened by the bacteria-tainted vegetables.
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Video shows deputies pile on top of Irvo Otieno, who died in police custody
Irvo Otieno, a mentally ill man, suffocated to death while in police custody in Virginia. Ten people have been charged with second-degree murder in the case.
Fox News producer says she was pushed to give misleading testimony in Dominion suit
Fox is seeking a temporary restraining order in New York state court in an attempt to keep Grossberg from disclosing privileged conversations with its attorneys.
At least 17 members of Congress had sensitive info exposed in data breach
The hack of the D.C. health insurance data system has triggered at least three probes and a federal civil lawsuit, CBS News has learned.
D.A. saw case against Trump as potentially "charge ready" years ago
In a 2020 interview with CBS News, Alvin Bragg, then a Democratic candidate for Manhattan district attorney, shared some thoughts about the probe into then-President Trump and Michael Cohen.
Should you aim for a big tax refund—or nothing? The debate, explained
Refunds are met with glee each spring, but financial pros note that it represents money you've overpaid to the government.
Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at George W. Bush has one regret
"If time was rewound I would do it all over again," says Muntazer al-Zaid, whose protest brought him prison time but also hero status in his country.
Nearly a quarter of Americans sometimes don't get enough to eat
A surge in grocery costs combined with the end of pandemic programs is causing a spike in hardship, a new study finds.
Gun used in deadly kidnapping of Americans in Mexico came from U.S.
The serial number of a firearm purchased in 2019 matched that of a gun recovered by authorities after the deadly kidnapping of four Americans, according federal court records.
Democratic senators call for crackdown on wealthy tax-dodgers
The richest Americans often use trusts and other legal tax dodges to pass their wealth to their heirs tax-free, lawmakers say.
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Investors are panicked over banks. Will the Fed make things worse?
Inflation's still high, but analysts warn that further rate hikes from the Fed could lead more more banks to topple.
Fox News producer says she was pushed to give misleading testimony in Dominion suit
Fox is seeking a temporary restraining order in New York state court in an attempt to keep Grossberg from disclosing privileged conversations with its attorneys.
New Mexico hiring professional "bear huggers"
Viable applicants "must have ability to hike in strenuous conditions," crawl into bear dens and trust that their coworkers will keep them safe.
Gwyneth Paltrow's trial begins for Deer Valley ski crash
Gwyneth Paltrow goes on trial in the Utah ski town of Park City where the actor is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family ski vacation, leaving him with brain damage and four broken ribs.
Should you aim for a big tax refund—or nothing? The debate, explained
Refunds are met with glee each spring, but financial pros note that it represents money you've overpaid to the government.
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Investors are panicked over banks. Will the Fed make things worse?
Inflation's still high, but analysts warn that further rate hikes from the Fed could lead more more banks to topple.
Should you aim for a big tax refund—or nothing? The debate, explained
Refunds are met with glee each spring, but financial pros note that it represents money you've overpaid to the government.
Democratic senators call for crackdown on wealthy tax-dodgers
The richest Americans often use trusts and other legal tax dodges to pass their wealth to their heirs tax-free, lawmakers say.
Here's how airlines set prices — and how to find cheap flights
Flipping the booking process on its head by prioritizing price, not destination and timing, can save big bucks.
Yellen: We have plan in place in case more banks fail
The treasury secretary says the plan would be set in motion if additional collapses trigger a run on banks.
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Investors are panicked over banks. Will the Fed make things worse?
Inflation's still high, but analysts warn that further rate hikes from the Fed could lead more more banks to topple.
Fox News producer says she was pushed to give misleading testimony in Dominion suit
Fox is seeking a temporary restraining order in New York state court in an attempt to keep Grossberg from disclosing privileged conversations with its attorneys.
Democratic senators call for crackdown on wealthy tax-dodgers
The richest Americans often use trusts and other legal tax dodges to pass their wealth to their heirs tax-free, lawmakers say.
At least 17 members of Congress had sensitive info exposed in data breach
The hack of the D.C. health insurance data system has triggered at least three probes and a federal civil lawsuit, CBS News has learned. Reports say it may have impacted more than 56,000 people overall.
Yellen: We have plan in place in case more banks fail
The treasury secretary says the plan would be set in motion if additional collapses trigger a run on banks.
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Egg freezing is a major fertility topic. Here's what the process is like.
Egg freezing is an increasingly popular procedure that people hope will give them options, even if it's not guaranteed to work.
"Facing Fertility" Part 2: Egg freezing
Our "Facing Fertility" series sets out to educate people about reproductive hurdles and give voice to the many women and men who suffer in silence with infertility. We look at a procedure that's growing in popularity: egg freezing. Nikki Battiste reports.
From addiction treatment to nursing homes, end of COVID rules will bring change
The Biden administration's decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency in May will have ripple effects across the health care system.
What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
The challenges of in-vitro fertilization
Infertility affects millions of Americans who often suffer in silence. In the series "Facing Fertility," Nikki Battiste takes a look at the emotional and financial challenges of in-vitro fertilization.
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Gunmen kill 11 in ambush blamed on decades-old "family feud"
"Dozens of people from both sides have been killed as a result of this family feud so far," a police official in northwest Pakistan says.
Police seize cache of drugs branded with photos of Mafia bosses
Officers seized pure cocaine, hashish and marijuana worth about $215,000 from a warehouse in Marsala, Sicily, Carabinieri police said.
More than 530 killed this year as gang wars worsen in Haiti, U.N. says
The U.N. human rights office says gangs are "randomly shooting at people in their homes or on the streets" in rivals' territory.
Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at George W. Bush has one regret
"If time was rewound I would do it all over again," says Muntazer al-Zaidi, whose protest brought him prison time but also hero status in his country.
Afghan schoolyear begins with empty classrooms under Taliban rule
Afghanistan under the Taliban is the only country in the world to bar teenage girls from school, but even boys appeared unaware of Tuesday's start date.
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Gwyneth Paltrow's trial begins for Deer Valley ski crash
Gwyneth Paltrow goes on trial in the Utah ski town of Park City where the actor is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family ski vacation, leaving him with brain damage and four broken ribs.
Actor D.B. Woodside on "The Night Agent"
Actor D.B. Woodside stars in the new television show, "The Night Agent," on Netflix. Woodside joins "CBS Mornings" and shares why the character is the one he relates to the most, how he prepared to play a secret service agent and if he'd ever want to return to any of his other fan-favorite characters.
Back to school: Ted Lasso's Toheeb Jimoh
Emmy-nominated actor Toheeb Jimoh is best known for his role as Sam Obisanya on "Ted Lasso," and he is starring in the new Prime Video series "The Power." Jimoh takes Anthony Mason back to school where he first honed his soccer skills and fell in love with performing, and he shares an emotional moment with the drama teachers who changed his life.
The Weeknd is the world's most popular artist, Guinness World Records says
The Weeknd recently became the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners on the music streaming platform Spotify.
"Ted Lasso" cast visits White House to promote mental health care
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
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Twitter's press email is automatically "pooping" on the media
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
TikTok parent company under investigation
The Justice Department is investigating TikTok's parent company for possibly spying on American citizens, including journalists, CBS News has confirmed. The popular app is owned by China-based ByteDance. Forbes technology reporter Emily Baker-White said the company improperly accessed her data, and she joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Meta launches paid verification subscription service in U.S.
The launch comes the same week that the company laid off about 10,000 workers.
DOJ investigating TikTok parent company for possible spying on U.S. citizens
News of the probe comes as U.S. lawmakers have ramped up calls for action against the widely popular social media app.
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U.N. warns we must act on climate change
The world must take action to "defuse the climate time bomb," the United Nations secretary-general said as the U.N. released its latest report. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson discusses the warning with Mark Hertsgaard, co-founder and executive director of Covering Climate Now.
Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
Wet weather in West will bring drought relief
NOAA's U.S. spring outlook predicts more wet weather will help improve the severe drought across the Western United States. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBS News to discuss.
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Gunmen kill 11 in ambush blamed on decades-old "family feud"
"Dozens of people from both sides have been killed as a result of this family feud so far," a police official in northwest Pakistan says.
Police seize cache of drugs branded with photos of Mafia bosses
Officers seized pure cocaine, hashish and marijuana worth about $215,000 from a warehouse in Marsala, Sicily, Carabinieri police said.
Gun used in deadly kidnapping of Americans in Mexico came from U.S.
The serial number of a firearm purchased in 2019 matched that of a gun recovered by authorities after the deadly kidnapping of four Americans, according federal court records.
5 journalists receive letter bombs in Ecuador, one explodes
One journalist received a USB stick which exploded when he inserted it into a computer, his employer said.
Irvo Otieno surveillance video obtained
The Washington Post has obtained video showing what led to the death of 28-year-old Irvo Otieno. He died in the admissions office of a Virginia state psychiatric hospital. Seven sheriff's deputies and three hospital workers have been charged with second-degree murder.
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Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
Scientists discover volcanic activity on Venus
NASA's Magellan spacecraft collected images of the planet's surface between 1990 and 1992, and researchers recently searched that data to study the possible activity of the volcanoes in the terrain.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
SpaceX cargo ship docks with space station
The spacecraft delivered more than 3 tons of equipment and supplies, including fresh fruit for the space station crew.
NASA's new moonwalking spacesuit unveiled
NASA and Axiom Space are unveiling the design of the new spacesuit that will be worn by the next man and first woman to land on the moon as part of the Artemis III mission. Mark Strassmann traveled to Houston to get a sneak peek of the new suit.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Michelle Renee case evidence: Kidnapped and threatened with dynamite
A look into the evidence from the 2000 hostage situation and bank robbery that changed a mother and daughter's lives.
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LA public school workers go on strike
Los Angeles Unified School District workers began a three-day strike Tuesday, shutting down the second-largest school system in the country. About 30,000 non-teaching support workers walked off the job over stalled contract talks. The teachers union asked its 35,000 members to also walk out in solidarity. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Kara Finnstrom joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Fed expected to raise interest rates again
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce another round of interest rate hikes on Wednesday. Colby Smith, U.S. economics editor for the Financial Times, joined CBS News to discuss how the Fed's potential decision is tied to the banking crisis.
New exclusive CBS Mornings Deals
On this week's edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show three products designed to help make your day a little bit better, including the Hey Buddy Hey Pal Egg Designer, available for nearly 30% off the retail price. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Actor D.B. Woodside on "The Night Agent"
Actor D.B. Woodside stars in the new television show, "The Night Agent," on Netflix. Woodside joins "CBS Mornings" and shares why the character is the one he relates to the most, how he prepared to play a secret service agent and if he'd ever want to return to any of his other fan-favorite characters.
"Facing Fertility" Part 2: Egg freezing
Our "Facing Fertility" series sets out to educate people about reproductive hurdles and give voice to the many women and men who suffer in silence with infertility. We look at a procedure that's growing in popularity: egg freezing. Nikki Battiste reports.