2/25: Red and Blue
The fight to increase the minimum wage in the U.S.; CPAC set to kick off in Orlando, Florida
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Lowe's announces $55 million bonus for hourly employees to offset inflation
The company is one of many providing bonuses, wage increases or additional benefits as inflation rises and labor shortages persist.
Rising wages fail to keep up with inflation
Average hourly wages have increased by more than 5% over the past year, but the inflation has grown by nearly 8% over that same period. Laura Veldkamp, a professor of finance and economics at Columbia Business School, spoke with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano about how rising prices are outpacing wage increases nationwide.
Following $15 dollar an hour law passage victories in New York, California and Pennsylvania, Fight for 15 protesters advocated in more than 300 cities on Thursday for a nationwide rise in minimum wage and the right to unionize
Following $15 dollar an hour law passage victories in New York, California and Pennsylvania, Fight for 15 protesters advocated in more than 300 cities on Thursday for a nationwide rise in minimum wage and the right to unionize. They marched from Times Square to the annual New York State Republican GOP Gala at the Grand Hyatt Hotel to join protesters rallying against GOP candidates’ opposition to raise wages. Video produced by Anisah Jabar.
Biden adviser on COVID bill and minimum wage
Congress is moving closer to passing President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package without the minimum wage increase the bill originally included. Cedric Richmond, a senior adviser to President Biden, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss plans to push for the $15 minimum wage, as well as calls to eliminate the Senate filibuster, the growing number of unaccompanied migrant children entering the U.S., violence against Asian Americans, and closing racial inequities in the U.S.
Rep. Andy Levin on COVID relief, minimum wage
The House is expected to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package this week. Michigan Democratic Congressman Andy Levin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss why he's pushing for a minimum wage increase to be included in the final package.
Minimum wage in 20 states, cities and counties to rise July 1
The "vital" salary hikes come as the federal minimum wage has been stagnant for nearly 13 years.
Bank of America hikes its minimum wage to $22 per hour
Nation's second-largest bank has said it plans to boost the company's baseline hourly pay to $25 by 2025.
5/4: Red and Blue
Federal Reserve raising interest rates; Hawaii lawmakers pass bill to raise minimum wage
Retail is plagued with workers making less than $15 an hour
More than 90% of workers at Dollar General earn below $15 an hour, according to survey from economic think tank.
Econ adviser Jared Bernstein on "The Takeout"
White House Council of Economic Advisers member Jared Bernstein joins Major to talk about the American Relief Plan, economic inequality caused by the pandemic, and the debate over a $15 national minimum wage on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
States across the country ring in 2022 with new laws that will go into effect
The nation's capital will join 15 states where recreational pot is legal.
Hobby Lobby to pay workers a minimum of $18.50 an hour
Crafts chain's 43,000 employees are getting a big raise next month. Elsewhere, Taco Bell to pay $15 base by mid-2024.
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An international manhunt is underway for the gunman who opened fire inside a crowded Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Eve; The little known story of several unsung heroes of the U.S. space program are finally getting their due on the big screen
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Courts to take a closer look at sexual harassment; woman adopted by American family reunited with Chinese birth parents.
300,000 workers to get raise after higher minimum wage kicks in
Federal contractors in 2022 must pay workers at least $15 an hour, boosting their average income by $3,000 per year.
Should the minimum wage really be $26 an hour?
The gap between what average U.S. workers produce and what they earn has grown ever wider. That's a problem.
Most Americans favor a higher federal minimum wage — CBS News poll
Support for minimum wage hike cuts across income levels, but there are some political divisions.
Walgreens will pay all its workers at least $15 an hour
Drugstore chain joins Chipotle, Southwest Airlines and other big companies moving to raise their hourly wage.
Wisconsin Democrat on his Senate run
Democrats are hoping to expand their slim Senate majority in 2022, and Wisconsin could be at the top of their target list. The incumbent up for reelection in the Badger State is Ron Johnson, and the two-term senator hasn't committed to another run. Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, one of the Democrats running for the seat, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about his campaign.
Biden administration under pressure to block new voting rights laws
As CBS affiliate KHOU-TV's David Gonzalez reports, hundreds took part in four-day march in Texas in support of voting rights. Participants denounced proposed changes to the state's voting laws. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the increased pressure on the White House to pass federal legislation that would protect the right to vote.
Bank of America's minimum wage to hit $25 an hour by 2025
The bank joins Amazon, Chipotle and McDonald's on a short list of big companies that recently hiked their hourly wages.
Disneyland workers demand higher pay
Disneyland workers held a rally to demand a higher minimum wage of at least $20. At least one in 10 of the workers is homeless or living out of their car, and some say they even go without food. Unions for the park staff are in negotiations with management.
Chipotle bumps average wage to $15 an hour
Chipotle Mexican Grill is hiking its average hourly pay to $15 as it vies for workers in an increasingly tight U.S. labor market. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
Chipotle hikes average pay to $15 an hour amid labor squeeze
Mexican-themed food chain says it wants to hire 20,000 workers and open 200 new eateries across the U.S. this year.
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Iran says Israel must pull troops out of Lebanon under deal with U.S.
Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.
Feds reveal new details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
3,600 stock trades in 3 months: Breaking down Trump's flurry of investments
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
8 dead in Air Force B-52 bomber crash at California base
The aircraft was on a routine test mission at Edwards airfield, located in the western Mojave Desert, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says
President Trump, who is in France for the G7 summit, said he didn't like that Israel attacked Lebanon two hours before the U.S. signed an agreement with Iran.
Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today
Voters are casting their ballots in four states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise to be jailed pending trial
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
Explore Trump's 3,600 stock trades from the first 3 months of 2026
View the companies and sectors the president's investment accounts bought and sold.
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"Star Wars" light saber and more iconic film props going up for auction
Luke Skywalker's light saber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Feds reveal new details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
BASE jumping accident kills 2 including well-known extreme athlete Andy Lewis
A BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed two people including a daredevil athlete best known for performing onstage with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl, authorities said.
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Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Electricity costs expected to hit record this summer, new analysis finds
A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.
Hundreds of U.S. cities now have starter homes that cost $1 million
The number of metropolitan areas around the country with basic homes worth at least $1 million has tripled since 2020.
Oil prices sink, stocks soar after Trump announces deal with Iran
Markets rally on expectations that the agreement will ease global energy supply concerns, though analysts warn gas prices may remain elevated for some time.
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Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says
President Trump, who is in France for the G7 summit, said he didn't like that Israel attacked Lebanon two hours before the U.S. signed an agreement with Iran.
Feds reveal new details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today
Voters are casting their ballots in four states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including the runoff race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Iran World Cup team booted from U.S. right after first match, coach says
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
Second Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, official rules
An election official ruled a candidate with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan was involved in a "determined effort and a deliberate attempt" to confuse Alaska voters.
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Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
6/14: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
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Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says
President Trump, who is in France for the G7 summit, said he didn't like that Israel attacked Lebanon two hours before the U.S. signed an agreement with Iran.
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Iran says Israel must pull troops out of Lebanon under deal with U.S.
Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.
Iran World Cup team booted from U.S. right after first match, coach says
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
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America250 announces concert headliners, host
Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
A look at the adaptation of "I Will Find You"
Harlan Coben talks about casting for the Netflix adaptation of his 2023 bestselling novel "I Will Find You." The series stars Sam Worthington, who describes how fatherhood impacted him in his role and how he sees his character.
"Star Wars" light saber and more iconic film props going up for auction
Luke Skywalker's light saber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together again, at Wimbledon
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match.
Billy Porter on "La Cage Aux Folles"
Billy Porter speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the off-Broadway revival of the musical "La Cage Aux Folles," working with Wayne Brady and recent health issues.
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SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
Anthropic to meet Trump officials, Axios says
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
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.
U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
Prediction market traders face long odds
Prediction market platforms give fans the chance to make money on anything from predicting where Taylor Swift will get married to major sports. But a recent study found the top 1% of traders on Polymarket capture more than three-quarters of all gains. Jo Ling Kent spoke with a prediction market trader who wrote an AI-powered computer program to help him win big.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
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.
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Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise to be jailed pending trial
The teen was initially released pending trial after being charged as a juvenile, but after he was charged as an adult, a judge ruled he was no longer subject to rules regarding juvenile detention.
U.S. citizen arrested over alleged child sexual abuse in Colombia
A video of the alleged incident has circulated widely on social media, but Colombia's president later said the man "apparently did not" abuse any children.
Man caught with 150 live venomous scorpions at airport
Police released an image of the venomous scorpions, which appear to be individually wrapped in plastic.
Woman dies after being thrown from bridge without safety cord
In videos of the accident circulating online, two men launch the woman off Skeleton Bridge, while onlookers realize there is no safety mechanism attached.
How an Iowa woman became a key witness in her own murder
The last words spoken by Angela Prichard, 55, an Iowa wife and mother who called 911 to report she was in danger, was the first clue investigators had to identify her killer.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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.
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Georgia voters cast ballots in primary runoffs
Voters in Georgia are headed to the polls Tuesday for key elections, including a GOP Senate primary runoff between Trump-endorsed Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more.
Trump weighs in on Iran deal at G7 Summit
President Trump said that he thinks negotiations with Iran will "go pretty quickly" at the G7 Summit after both countries signed a memorandum of understanding remotely, with an official signing set for Friday. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Imtiaz Tyab have more.
America250 announces concert headliners, host
Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Heavy rain slams Texas
Millions of people in Texas and other areas of the Gulf Coast face a major flooding threat. Days of torrential rain have created dangerous driving conditions and left roads damaged in some areas. Jason Allen reports.
Protests over Iran World Cup match
There were tense moments in Los Angeles on Monday amid Iran's first match at the 2026 World Cup. Protests were held outside of SoFi Stadium against the Iranian regime and later Iran's coach said his team was forced to return immediately to its training base in Mexico. Nicole Valdes reports.