These are the faces of the affordability crisis in the U.S.
A teacher, a police officer and a senior job seeker share the stress and frustration of trying to stay afloat amid surging costs.
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70-year-old widow can't afford to retire
Americans are telling CBS News about their struggles to make ends meet. A 70-year-old woman is out of work, but can't afford to retire on Social Security alone.
The valuable advice of "Old Coots"
A tradition is brewing In Salt Lake City where, every Saturday in the summer, a group of senior citizens who regularly meet and gab at a local coffee shop are offering up free advice to anyone who visits their booth at a farmer's market, under the banner reading "Old Coots Giving Advice." But don't anyone expect all their advice to be good. (Dear Abby, they are not.) Steve Hartman talked with the Old Coots about their pearls of wisdom mixed in with the jokes.
Couple faces retirement fears amid market swings
Like millions of Americans, Alicia and Chu Gomez are experiencing the waves of an uncertain, see-sawing market.
Social Security call wait times soar amid cuts
President Trump insists he isn't touching Social Security -- but he is touching Social Security jobs. About 12% of agency's jobs are expected to be eliminated. Lana Zak reports.
Older L.A. wildfire victims face unique challenges
The long road of recovery continues for thousands chased from their buring homes by the deadly Southern California fires. Most have vowed to rebuild and restart their lives. But for those survivors who thought they could enjoy their golden years, starting over poses its own challenge. Kristine Lazar reports.
Families take on labor and costs of caring for their aging loved ones
Nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime.
Millions take on labor of aging loved ones' care
Nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. An estimated 53 million people are taking care of an aging family member. Mark Strassmann reports.
Expert tips for sleeping better as you age
It's common among older adults to not get a consistent full night's rest, but there are ways to improve sleep issues. A sleep psychologist shares tips.
What an aging population means for future of U.S.
The U.S. is heading toward a demographic cliff. Over the next decade, there will be fewer 18-year-olds available to fill the nation's universities. An analysis of census data projects by 2039, the pool will drop by 15% every year thereafter. Jeff Strohl, director of Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, explains what it means for America's future.
Why some don't get full Social Security benefits
Congress is voting on whether to revamp Social Security so that certain former public sector employees who have been shut out from the system will receive full benefits. Kati Weis explores why some seniors don't receive the full payments and the burden this places on them.
College pianist plays for seniors with Alzheimer's
College sophomore Grace Sun uses her free time to play piano for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It started during the pandemic, when she would play virtually for her isolated grandmother. Now, more than 100 musicians have joined the movement. Carter Evans reports.
How older Americans are grappling with hanging up their car keys
The aging U.S. population raises new questions about how to approach keeping drivers safe behind the wheel.
Saving for retirement a challenge for the "sandwich generation"
Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.
The new middle-class retirement plan: Working into old age
Half of middle-class workers expect to continue to working past the traditional retirement age, either due to finances or to keep active.
Home hospice care in the spotlight as Jimmy Carter turns 100
The vast majority of hospice patients choose to receive care at home, like 98-year-old Joan Prum of Connecticut — and former President Jimmy Carter.
Humans have 2 bursts of aging, study finds
A new study finds that the average person experiences two rapid bursts of aging in their lifetime -- at ages 44 and 60. The research published in the journal "Nature Aging" examined age-related changes in the molecules of more than 100 adults. Stanford researcher Michael Snyder, co-author of the study, joins to discuss.
Why many American seniors are forced to work in retirement
About one in five people over age 65, or approximately 11 million Americans, are still working.
Georgia police dog finds missing elderly woman
A police dog named Pandora is getting a pat on the head and maybe some extra treats after her impressive work in the line of duty. Dave Malkoff has the tale.
Holocaust survivor, teen find friendship at museum
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Stokie, Illinois, for a story about finding friends and sharing history across generations.
96-year-old woman takes to the skies one more time
96-year-old Evelyn Kidd of St. Louis spent many years flying in the skies above Missouri with her late husband. Last month, she received a surprise when her senior home, Cedarhurst Senior Living, granted her wish to fly in a Cessna one more time.
How aging veterans are treated like family at medical foster homes
The Veterans Affairs program provides care for over 700 veterans from approximately 500 caregivers.
Senior LGBTQ+-friendly housing complex in Boston opens its doors
A unique housing complex welcoming LGBTQ+ seniors officially opened its doors on Friday.
Daycare brings seniors and kids together
An intergenerational daycare in Los Angeles brings children and seniors together for quality playtime. For the seniors, it can improve social skills, combat ageism, and give them a sense of purpose, while the kids are able to learn empathy and patience.
105-year-old dons cap and gown, gets overdue degree from Stanford
Eighty-three years after she left Stanford without a master's degree, Virginia Hislop, age 105, has it in hand at last.
Live
U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
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Ukraine ready to sign landmark drone defense deal with U.S., sources say
Sources tell CBS News that Ukraine is ready to sign a landmark drone defense deal with the U.S., as new details of Ukrainian technology helping defend U.S. bases in the Middle East come to light.
Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
Hurricane Polo a very powerful Category 4 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo intensified rapidly in the Pacific off the southwestern Mexican coast, growing into a Category 5 storm before weakening slightly to a Category 4. Here's the latest on its path.
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
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5 moments from Patrick Clancy's 60 Minutes interview
Patrick Clancy sat down with 60 Minutes in New York City for a lengthy conversation about his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's struggles with mental health, his grief and the social media frenzy surrounding him.
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
What is the White House press pool and how does it work?
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
Diesel prices just hit a new record. Would a U.S. export ban bring relief?
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
Have an Apple iPhone 15 or 16? How to file a claim for up to $95.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
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Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
Live
U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Redrawn Missouri congressional map lands before Supreme Court for third time
The fight over Missouri's congressional map returned to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by President Trump.
DOJ charges Utah postal worker for allegedly dumping mail ballots in trash
The Justice Department says a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state's June primary.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
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Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
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Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
Live
U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Ancient wall found under Paris hotel could confirm origins of city
The wall dating from the Gallo-Roman period was discovered beneath a hotel on the Ile de la Cite, a stone's throw from Notre Dame Cathedral.
Venezuela blocks 3 attempts by opposition leader Machado to return, team says
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado tried 3 times to enter her country "by air and sea but has been turned away each time," her team says.
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Ukraine ready to sign landmark drone defense deal with U.S., sources say
Sources tell CBS News that Ukraine is ready to sign a landmark drone defense deal with the U.S., as new details of Ukrainian technology helping defend U.S. bases in the Middle East come to light.
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Hayden Panettiere cause of death revealed
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and several other drugs, according to a coroner in South Carolina. Lilia Luciano reports.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose
A South Carolina coroner revealed Tuesday that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Judge Judy reflects on 30-year career
Judith Sheindlin, known on TV as Judge Judy, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her 30-year career as she passes the torch to her son, Adam.
Grandmaster Flash talks new book on hip-hop
Grandmaster Flash speaks with Nate Burleson about his new book, "Birth of a Culture," where he gives readers an intimate look at his role in the birth of hip-hop.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Technology
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How a "swarm" of AI agents hacked a company
Experts are worried about the dangers of "swarms" of AI models coming together to accomplish a complex task for nefarious reasons. CBS News' Megan Cerullo breaks down what this means.
Downloads surge for Meta's new AI agent Muse
Meta's new AI personal assistant, Muse, has reached the top of the U.S. App Store charts, surpassing competitor ChatGPT. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten details how the app's popularity is helping Meta play catch-up in the AI race.
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.
Trump rejects calls to rein in AI
At the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, President Trump told world leaders that the U.S. rejects efforts to rein in artificial intelligence. Stephen Witt, a journalist focused on AI, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Science
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Science
Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Crime
Concerns over kids' safety getting off the bus
When a school bus stops to pick up kids, the other cars on the road are supposed to stop with it. But thousands of times a day, they do not. As Mark Strassmann reports, some areas have found a way to crack down.
Hayden Panettiere cause of death revealed
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and several other drugs, according to a coroner in South Carolina. Lilia Luciano reports.
Political donations form family tied to suspected Chinese spy
A family tied to a suspected Chinese spy made $4.4 million in donations to California politicians, including Gov. Newsom, a CBS News investigation found. CBS News' Josh Boswell breaks it down.
Man shot by ICE: "I'm not doing well"
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in the back by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Austin, Texas. Garces Perez's lawyer says he had a work permit and was seeking asylum but had missed a deportation order sent to an old address. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
"Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.
Space
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
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.
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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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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Bone Loss: A Silent Disease
About half of women over the age of 50 experience bone density loss, but most don't even know they have a problem. That's why Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein calls it a "silent disease." Dr. Wittstein has been at the forefront of understanding how joint pain and joint health evolve over a woman's lifetime. She tells Norah how you can reverse bone loss and what impact hormones have on bone density.
Trump meets with Zelenskyy at UNGA
President Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the war with Russia in a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly. Zelenskyy is seeking an energy truce with Russia, and there are new details on a drone defense deal with the U.S. CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch has more details.
Inside Trump's Greenland deal with Denmark
President Trump signed a new deal with Denmark and Greenland, which would allow the U.S. to open two new military bases in the Arctic. CBS News' Holly Williams has more on this.
Wife of American in China hopes for release
The wife of a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained in China has not spoken with him for more than 100 days. Sylvia Zin spoke with Margaret Brennan, saying she hopes President Trump pushes Chinese President Xi Jinping to release her husband.