AI pushes some to skilled trade work
As the rapid development of artificial intelligence threatens white-collar work, a growing number of young people are opting for blue-collar careers instead. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
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Construction worker shortage
When the 2008 recession hit homeowners - and homebuilders - hard, more than 1.5 million residential construction workers left the industry. Fewer than half of those jobs have since been recovered, and few young people are looking to careers in construction, plumbing, welding, and other skilled trades. Mark Strassmann looks at the shortage of skilled labor (desperately needed to build or repair housing in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria) and talks with "This Old House" veteran Norm Abram and Mike Rowe, former host of the series "Dirty Jobs," about reconstituting America's blue-collar work ethic.
Trump weighs redistributing Harvard money
President Trump is escalating his feud with Harvard University. On Monday, he threatened to redistribute $3 billion in grant money from the Ivy League to trade schools. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
Trump weighs Harvard money to trade schools
President Trump is escalating his feud with Harvard University. On Monday, he threatened to redistribute $3 billion in grant money from the Ivy League to trade schools. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
Trade classes boom at high school as students eye six-figure jobs
Middleton High School in Wisconsin built a $90 million campus in 2022, putting its technical education program in the spotlight.
What's drawing students back to shop class
The high cost of a college education and the prospect of decades of debt has young Americans looking for an alternative in the trades. Ian Lee reports.
North Minneapolis cosmetology schools aims to cater to all skin tones and textures
A locally-founded cosmetology school in north Minneapolis is teaching beauty techniques for all skin tones and textures.
These jobs saw the biggest pay hikes across the U.S. in 2023
Workers in some jobs, including many who are self-employed, enjoyed double-digit wage gains last year. Here's who got the biggest pay bumps.
Senate approves package to end government shutdown, sending to House
The Senate approved a long-sought funding package that would end the government shutdown late Monday, bringing Congress one step closer to ending a 41-day impasse.
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Diddy's prison life: A chapel gig, drug treatment and early disciplinary action
Sean "Diddy" Combs was disciplined just days into his sentence at a federal prison, an internal prison document obtained by CBS News shows.
Shutdown deal leaves many Dems furious, with little to show on health care
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown
The FAA wants airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
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Gregory Bovino and Border Patrol agents plan to leave Chicago area, sources say
Some Border Patrol agents could soon leave the Chicago area, after taking a leading role in the Trump administration's controversial immigration operations in the nation's third-largest city, officials told CBS News.
Sanders calls deal to end government shutdown a "disaster"
Sen. Bernie Sanders told CBS News he's "very disappointed" by the bill to end the government shutdown, calling a planned vote on health insurance subsidies "meaningless."
High-profile Jan. 6 defendant facing charges of kidnapping, sexual assault
John Banuelos' case was unique among Capitol riot prosecutions because he was the only defendant accused of pulling and firing a gun while on Capitol grounds.
Army gynecologist accused in lawsuit of secretly taking videos of patients
The lawsuit filed Monday against Army Maj. Blaine McGraw involves a woman at Fort Hood, but it also includes allegations from years earlier in Hawaii.
Johnson urges House members to return "right now" for shutdown vote, citing air delays
"You need to begin right now returning to the Hill," House Speaker Mike Johnson told House members on Monday, ahead of a potential
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Army gynecologist accused in lawsuit of secretly taking videos of patients
The lawsuit filed Monday against Army Maj. Blaine McGraw involves a woman at Fort Hood, but it also includes allegations from years earlier in Hawaii.
Incoming IRS criminal chief says evidence, not politics, will guide tax probes
Gary Shapley became a hero of the political right after he blew the whistle on efforts to undermine the Hunter Biden tax probe.
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Diddy's prison life: A chapel gig, drug treatment and early disciplinary action
Sean "Diddy" Combs was disciplined just days into his sentence at a federal prison, an internal prison document obtained by CBS News shows.
MLB, sportsbooks capping bets on individual pitches following rigging scandal
MLB said Monday the limits were agreed to by sportsbook operators representing more than 98% of the U.S. betting market.
British journalist Sami Hamdi to be released after being held by ICE, lawyer says
Sami Hamdi's expected release comes after he accepted the U.S. government's offer to leave the country voluntarily, according to his family and the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
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When would federal workers be paid after the government shutdown ends?
About 1.4 million employees missed their first full paychecks on Oct. 24 after receiving only partial pay on Oct. 10.
What Trump's 50-year mortgage plan could mean for homebuyers
Details are still sparse, but a 50-year loan could meaningfully reshape a housing market where 30 years is the norm.
Warren Buffett says he's "going quiet" in CEO letter to investors
In an eight-page letter published Monday, Warren Buffett said he'll donate 2.7 million of his shares to four family foundations.
President Trump floats sending Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks
President Trump on Sunday floated the idea of tapping his administration's tariff revenue to send checks to most Americans.
Stocks jump as the Senate takes steps to end the government shutdown
Wall Street was buoyed by investor optimism that the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history could be nearing an end.
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Obama has special surprise for vets who came to Washington for Veterans Day
Former President Obama surprised dozens of Korean and Vietnam War veterans by greeting their plane after it arrived in Washington for Veterans Day on a flight organized by a nonprofit group.
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Gregory Bovino and Border Patrol agents plan to leave Chicago area, sources say
Some Border Patrol agents could soon leave the Chicago area, after taking a leading role in the Trump administration's controversial immigration operations in the nation's third-largest city, officials told CBS News.
Incoming IRS criminal chief says evidence, not politics, will guide tax probes
Gary Shapley became a hero of the political right after he blew the whistle on efforts to undermine the Hunter Biden tax probe.
High-profile Jan. 6 defendant facing charges of kidnapping, sexual assault
John Banuelos' case was unique among Capitol riot prosecutions because he was the only defendant accused of pulling and firing a gun while on Capitol grounds.
Sanders calls deal to end government shutdown a "disaster"
Sen. Bernie Sanders told CBS News he's "very disappointed" by the bill to end the government shutdown, calling a planned vote on health insurance subsidies "meaningless."
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Extended: FDA chief on menopause treatments
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells CBS News' Norah O'Donnell in an exclusive interview why the agency decided to drop decades-old "black box" warnings on many hormone therapy drugs used for menopause and perimenopause symptoms.
Infant botulism tied to recalled formula
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more than a dozen cases of infant botulism tied to the formula brand ByHeart, prompting a voluntary recall of the product. Officials say there have been 13 cases across 10 states since August. No deaths have been reported.
FDA chief on change to hormone therapy labels
FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the agency's announcement Thursday that boxed warnings will be removed from many estrogen products used for hormone therapy, a treatment that helps alleviate the symptoms of menopause.
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FDA chief says warning labels deterred menopause care: "It's an American tragedy"
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Bearing the invisible scars of war
When the "Greatest Generation" returned home from World War II, many veterans had suffered psychic wounds that were not diagnosed or understood at the time to be PTSD. For his new book, "The Wounded Generation," historian David Nasaw researched the experiences of WWII veterans – from suffering survivor's guilt, to receiving electro-shock therapy treatments – that give insights into the emotional traumas facing veterans of all wars. Lesley Stahl reports.
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British journalist Sami Hamdi to be released after being held by ICE, lawyer says
Sami Hamdi's expected release comes after he accepted the U.S. government's offer to leave the country voluntarily, according to his family and the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
Trump meets Syrian leader days after his removal from terrorist list
As Trump meets Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the former al-Qaeda leader is expected to tout his fight against ISIS and push for sanctions relief.
U.N. climate talks start in Brazil: "We need to accelerate the fight"
U.N. climate negotiations get underway in Brazil, with leaders urging urgency and cooperation to curb global warming. The Trump administration is not participating.
Police say car explosion in India's capital New Delhi kills at least 8
A car blew up near the historic Red Fort in India's capital New Delhi, killing at least eight people, police said, adding that the cause remained unclear.
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in Pacific kill 6 more people, Hegseth says
As in previous strikes, U.S. officials did not release the identities of those killed, or offer evidence that they were smuggling narcotics or posed a threat to the U.S.
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Wright and Brolin talk "The Running Man"
Actor Josh Brolin and director Edgar Wright talk about the highly anticipated movie, "The Running Man," based on Stephen King's novel. Brolin talks about his role. The two also discuss working with Glen Powell and King.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper and more stars were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports on the star-studded event.
Billy Bob Thornton on the return of "Landman"
The actor, writer and musician has been an unconventional and unforgettable presence, from his Oscar-winning "Sling Blade," to his rock band, The Boxmasters. He's now back in Season 2 of the Paramount+ series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas.
Extended interview: Billy Bob Thornton
In this web exclusive, Oscar-winning actor-writer Billy Bob Thornton talks with Lee Cowan about returning to his character Tommy Norris in the Paramount+ series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas. He also discusses his rock band, The Boxmasters; his relationship to fame; and how Hollywood legend Billy Wilder changed his career.
Billy Bob Thornton on the return of "Landman"
Actor, writer and musician Billy Bob Thornton has been an unconventional and unforgettable presence, from his Oscar-winning "Sling Blade," to his rock band, The Boxmasters. He's now back in Season 2 of the Paramount+ drama series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas. Thornton talks with Lee Cowan about his hillbilly roots, music, and the milestone of turning 70.
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Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
Lawsuits accuse ChatGPT of enabling suicide
At least seven families are suing tech giant OpenAI, claiming that its ChatGPT program drove people to suicide and harmful delusions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson 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.
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Apple blasts EU over competition laws, warning they make "fraud and scams" more likely
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
Meet the woman behind chart-topping AI artist Xania Monet
Artist Xania Monet's voice has been heard by millions around the world, but some are surprised to learn she's a product of artificial intelligence.
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Promising clinical trials for Alzheimer's
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated $300 million to support Alzheimer's research.
Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA, dies at 97
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
Videos show orcas flipping great white sharks and eating their livers
New research suggests that a pod in the Gulf of California specializes in hunting sharks.
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Army gynecologist accused in lawsuit of secretly taking videos of patients
The lawsuit filed Monday against Army Maj. Blaine McGraw involves a woman at Fort Hood, but it also includes allegations from years earlier in Hawaii.
The growth of sports betting in the U.S.
Two Major League Baseball players have been charged with sharing inside information with gamblers, according to a federal indictment unsealed on Sunday. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser looks at how prolific sports betting has become since its legalization in 2018.
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Diddy's prison life: A chapel gig, drug treatment and early disciplinary action
Sean "Diddy" Combs was disciplined just days into his sentence at a federal prison, an internal prison document obtained by CBS News shows.
High-profile Jan. 6 defendant facing charges of kidnapping, sexual assault
John Banuelos' case was unique among Capitol riot prosecutions because he was the only defendant accused of pulling and firing a gun while on Capitol grounds.
Cleveland Guardians' Ortiz appears in court
Cleveland Guardians players Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase were indicted over the weekend in an alleged betting scheme. CBS News breaking news correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
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Building the next space station
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump re-nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to run NASA
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
25 years of International Space Station
Over the past 25 years, the International Space Station has hosted 280 people from 23 countries. Jericka Duncan speaks with former astronauts about their time living 250 miles above Earth.
China sends 3 taikonauts, first live mammals ever, to its space station
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
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Bovino and Border Patrol agents could soon leave Chicago
The Trump administration is making plans for Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of the agents under his command to leave Chicago, perhaps as soon as this week, according to three U.S. officials.
Senate passes bill to end shutdown
The Senate passed a bill on Monday night to end the government shutdown, bringing Congress one step closer to ending the impasse. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the latest.
Doctor reacts to FDA warning label removal
The FDA says it will remove the "black box" warning labels on many hormone therapy drugs used to treat menopause and perimenopause. Dr. Tami Rowen, an associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco, joins to break down the announcement.
The growth of sports betting in the U.S.
Two Major League Baseball players have been charged with sharing inside information with gamblers, according to a federal indictment unsealed on Sunday. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser looks at how prolific sports betting has become since its legalization in 2018.
Lost cat returns home over a year after hurricane
In a corner of western North Carolina still picking up the pieces more than a year after Hurricane Helene, a beloved cat's return brings some good news to a devastated family. Dave Malkoff has the story.