Millions of U.S. seniors can't afford basic necessities
About half of all senior men and women living alone are either in poverty or struggle to afford essentials.
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Social Security checks could get a 10.5% bump due to inflation
June inflation was higher than expected, at 9.1%. That could set up seniors for the biggest payment boost since 1981.
Social Security's cost-of-living bump could be near 11%: Report
Seniors are on track for the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in four decades, according to a new analysis.
Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year
Some lawmakers want to revise the retirement program to shore up its funding and boost benefits for its 69 million recipients.
Social Security official: Monthly benefits likely to rise 8%
A cost-of-living adjustment of 8% would be the highest for Social Security beneficiaries since 1981.
Social Security checks could jump 8.6%, expert predicts
Seniors are struggling after a cost-of-living adjustment last year failed to keep up with surging inflation.
Social Security to allow people to self-select their sex
The agency is "committed to reducing barriers and ensuring the fair treatment of the LGBTQ+ community," an official said.
Social Security checks will receive 5.9% increase in 2022
It's the biggest increase in almost 40 years, and it comes as inflation is eating away at seniors' buying power.
Report finds federal agencies fall short on cybersecurity
A Senate report has finds federal agencies are not meetings government cybersecurity standards. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN AM to discuss the report.
Social Security checks may see biggest hike in four decades
Annual benefit hike could top 6% due to fast-rising inflation. But retirees would have to wait until 2022 to see it.
Biden fires Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
But Saul, who was appointed by former President Trump, is refusing to resign, according to the Washington Post.
30 million seniors face stimulus check delays, lawmakers say
After asking about the delay, lawmakers say the Social Security Administration sent payment data to the IRS on Thursday.
Social Security recipients to get extra $20 a month in 2021
Next year's cost of living adjustment is 1.3%, but some say the adjustment doesn't reflect real costs for seniors.
Social Security's 2021 increase may be among smallest ever
Projected 1.3% bump would come after Social Security benefits have lost almost one-third of their buying power.
Almost 110,000 Americans died waiting for disability hearing
Appeals backlog means people can wait years for their cases to be heard. By then, it's often too late.
Social Security recipients say they're still waiting for stimulus checks
One Social Security recipient who has been waiting for weeks said he's disheartened: "It's not a good system."
Older Puerto Rico residents won't get stimulus checks until June
Residents of U.S. territories who collect Social Security are among some of the last groups to receive their checks.
Americans married to immigrants might not get stimulus checks
The issue could impact more than 1 million U.S. citizens who file joint tax returns with their immigrant spouses.
How to spot Social Security scams
A Senate hearing put the spotlight on Social Security scams.
Americans are losing millions of dollars to Social Security scams
The Department of Justice is trying to crack down on U.S. telecom carriers allegedly facilitating hundreds of millions of scam robocalls.
How to avoid being scammed by Social Security robocalls
In the first half of this year, people filed nearly 73,000 reports of Social Security impostors, reporting losses of $17 million.
Social Security raise for 2020? About $24 a month
The 1.6% cost-of-living increase will take effect in January, lifting the average monthly payment to $1,503
Claiming Social Security too early costs Americans $3.4 trillion
Only 4% of retirees claim the benefit at the optimal time. Everyone else is losing out on $111,000 per household
Your old tax returns could be on sale for $1.04
Identity theft has never been this cheap — you can buy anything from old tax returns to bank accounts on the dark web
Social Security number phone scam costing victims millions: FTC
The FTC said an old scam using Social Security numbers took in $17 million at its peak -- and this one's tab is already $19 million
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FBI took boxes and documents in Trump search, sources say
Sources confirmed to CBS News that the search was related to the Presidential Records Act, which requires former presidents to retain documents
Trump ally Rep. Scott Perry says FBI seized his phone
The House Jan. 6 committee has accused Perry of seeking a pardon from Trump, which Perry denied.
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and Connecticut primary results
Trump and Pence have backed different candidates in the Wisconsin Republican primary for governor.
Trump lawyer who was at Mar-a-Lago for FBI search describes the scene
Lindsey Halligan, a Florida-based attorney for Trump, was at Mar-a-Lago and spoke with CBS News about the FBI search.
U.S. will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
Health officials are citing research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective.
Man charged with murdering 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque
Four Muslim men have been killed in the area over the past several months, and authorities have said their deaths may be linked.
Nebraska woman charged with helping teen daughter have abortion
Investigators uncovered Facebook messages in which the two discussed using medication to induce an abortion and plans to burn the fetus afterward.
Biden didn't know about FBI's Trump search in advance, White House says
"No one at the White House was given a heads-up," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
NFL OK's sale of Denver Broncos to Walmart heir for world record $4.65B
Rob Walton's group paid the highest price in history for a sports franchise anywhere in the world.
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Nebraska woman charged with helping teen daughter have abortion
Investigators uncovered Facebook messages in which the two discussed using medication to induce an abortion and plans to burn the fetus afterward.
Colorado to stop sales tax on diapers and menstrual products
The state estimates the legislation will save Coloradans a combined $9.1 million annually.
Trump lawyer who was at Mar-a-Lago for FBI search describes the scene
Lindsey Halligan, a Florida-based attorney for Trump, was at Mar-a-Lago and spoke with CBS News about the FBI search.
Man charged with murdering 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque
Four Muslim men have been killed in the area over the past several months, and authorities have said their deaths may be linked.
Special election to be held for U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski's seat
The Indiana congresswoman was killed in a car crash Aug. 3, leaving her seat vacant.
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Federal judge denies LIV golfers bid for PGA Tour postseason
A federal judge in California has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour's postseason.
Italy says "arrivederci" to Domino's Pizza
Restaurant chain hoped to export American-style slices to pizza's culinary birthplace, but Italians weren't buying it.
Ford's electric pickup truck will now cost at least $46,974
Rising materials costs push up the basic model for the F-150 Lightning by nearly $7,000, to $46,974.
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
Experts say the bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year.
Novavax shares plunge on weak demand for its COVID-19 vaccine
Biotech CEO said he expects no new revenue for 2022 in the U.S. or through an international partnership.
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Nebraska woman charged with helping teen daughter have abortion
Investigators uncovered Facebook messages in which the two discussed using medication to induce an abortion and plans to burn the fetus afterward.
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and Connecticut primary results
Trump and Pence have backed different candidates in the Wisconsin Republican primary for governor.
Colorado to stop sales tax on diapers and menstrual products
The state estimates the legislation will save Coloradans a combined $9.1 million annually.
Trump lawyer who was at Mar-a-Lago for FBI search describes the scene
Lindsey Halligan, a Florida-based attorney for Trump, was at Mar-a-Lago and spoke with CBS News about the FBI search.
Special election to be held for U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski's seat
The Indiana congresswoman was killed in a car crash Aug. 3, leaving her seat vacant.
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U.S. moves to stretch out monkeypox vaccine supply
The Food and Drug Administration has greenlit the Biden administration's plan to stretch out its limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by allowing shots that use only one-fifth of the usual dose.
U.S. will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
Health officials are citing research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective.
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
Experts say the bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year.
What is vasculitis? Ashton Kutcher says he battled rare disease
"I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis, that like knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium," Kutcher said.
British veteran builds castle to help PTSD
A British veteran struggling with PTSD built a castle in the Welsh Valley to help with his mental health. It's now become a sanctuary for other veterans and military widows. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi has more.
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Stranded beluga whale lifted out of France's Seine river
But while the sea mammal is out of the river, he's far from out of the woods yet, and experts worry he's in poor condition to make it back to sea.
Federal judge denies LIV golfers bid for PGA Tour postseason
A federal judge in California has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour's postseason.
Italy says "arrivederci" to Domino's Pizza
Restaurant chain hoped to export American-style slices to pizza's culinary birthplace, but Italians weren't buying it.
South Korea's heaviest rainfall in 80 years leaves 9 dead in Seoul
Some of the heaviest rain in decades swamped South Korea's capital region, turning streets into car-clogged rivers and sending floods cascading into subway stations.
Survivors recount horrific gang rape that has enraged South Africa
"Some of us tried to run": For eight young models, a potential career break turned into a nightmare, and a grim example of how their country is at war with its women.
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Lamont Dozier, Motown legend, dies at 81
Motown hitmaker Lamont Dozier has died. The Detroit native was part of the legendary songwriting team behind dozens of classics, including "You Can't Hurry Love," "Stop in the Name of Love," "Reach Out, I'll Be There," and more.
Marshawn Lynch arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas
"Through the course of the investigation, officers determined that Lynch was impaired and conducted an arrest," Las Vegas police said.
What is vasculitis? Ashton Kutcher says he battled rare disease
"I had this weird, super rare form of vasculitis, that like knocked out my vision, it knocked out my hearing, it knocked out like all my equilibrium," Kutcher said.
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
Stars and friends pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John
"Hopelessly Devoted to YOU, Olivia Newton John": Stars share their memories with the singer and actress, who died at age 73 after a long battle with cancer.
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Biden signs bill to boost U.S. chip production
President Biden has signed the bipartisan Chips and Science Act, designed to help boost manufacturing of computer chips in the U.S. and decrease reliance on overseas manufacturing of the components that power nearly all facets of modern technology. Meg Oliver reports.
Online prices fall for the first time in two years
Drop in online prices, driven by discounts on electronics and apparel, raises hopes inflation may be turning the corner.
Bankrupt company drops plan to rehire ex-CFO at $93K a month
Investors had panned the proposal while pleading for release of frozen funds: "I'm begging you," wrote one 72-year-old woman.
Curiosity rover celebrates 10 years
Ten years ago, NASA successfully landed its fourth robot on Mars: the Curiosity rover. It has driven only 18 miles, but what a ride it has been. Michelle Miller has more.
Crypto service Nomad offers "bounty" after $200 million theft
The attack is the latest to target a crypto bridge. Cross-chain bridges have lost $1 billion to theft so far in 2022.
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Evidence of "bone-crushing" dog found at Tennessee fossil site
The university says this is the first evidence of a dog at the site that was a densely forested habitat with plants and tree-dwelling animals.
"Terrifying" study links climate hazards to hundreds of infectious diseases
"There is no speculation here whatsoever," the study's lead author said. "These are things that have already happened."
Due to climate change, Nevada says goodbye to grass
In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada, just one step being taken to address rising temperatures and shriveling reservoirs.
Experts call for more public urgency on climate change
In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with climate and water experts about the steps being taken (or not) to address rising temperatures; and with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about the lack of urgency he says is hampering humanity's ability to counter this existential threat to our planet.
Curiosity rover celebrates 10 years
Ten years ago, NASA successfully landed its fourth robot on Mars: the Curiosity rover. It has driven only 18 miles, but what a ride it has been. Michelle Miller has more.
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Nebraska woman charged with helping teen daughter have abortion
Investigators uncovered Facebook messages in which the two discussed using medication to induce an abortion and plans to burn the fetus afterward.
Man charged with murdering 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque
Four Muslim men have been killed in the area over the past several months, and authorities have said their deaths may be linked.
Irvine doctor allegedly caught on camera poisoning her husband with Drano
Yue Yu, 45, was arrested last Thursday for poisoning her husband of 10 years.
Charges in murders of 2 Muslim men
A 51-year-old man has been detained and charged with murdering two Muslim men, and he may be linked to two other killings, Albuquerque police announced Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest with the investigation.
Grand jury declines to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham
A grand jury in Mississippi declined to indict the White woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago. Carolyn Bryant Donham, now 88, initially claimed that Till made unwanted advances toward her, prompting her husband and brother-in-law to abduct, torture and lynch the 14-year-old.
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How to watch the Sturgeon moon – the last supermoon of the year
The Sturgeon moon will be the last supermoon until August of 2023.
Scientist apologizes after posting image of star that was actually sausage
Etienne Klein apologized for misleading some Twitter followers with his "scientist's joke."
SpaceX launches Korean moon probe
South Korea's first moon mission will search for ice in permanently shadowed polar craters.
Blue Origin launches 6 passengers on sub-orbital trip to space
It was the sixth crewed flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard sub-orbital spacecraft.
Space Force early warning satellite launched into orbit
The $1.2 billion SBIRS satellite is the sixth and final member of a space-based fleet of infrared early warning stations.
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The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
Inside the case against Steven Pankey, a former political candidate who was tried for the kidnapping and murder of a Colorado 12-year-old.
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Deadliest states for drug overdoses
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The disappearance of Carole Baskin's then-husband Don Lewis
An inside look at the puzzling disappearance of the Florida millionaire
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Impact of FBI search on possible Trump 2024 bid
Former President Donald Trump has been hinting at another run for the White House in 2024. Will the FBI search of his Florida home affect his political plans? David Drucker, senior political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Latest on FBI search of Mar-a-Lago
The FBI searched former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Monday, after approval by officials at the highest level of the Justice Department. It's all part of an investigation into potential mishandling of classified material. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa join Lana Zak with the latest.
Fallout from FBI search of Mar-a-Lago
We are learning more about an FBI search warrant executed at former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Multiple sources tell CBS News the search was connected to White House records. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Charges in murders of 2 Muslim men
A 51-year-old man has been detained and charged with murdering two Muslim men, and he may be linked to two other killings, Albuquerque police announced Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins Lana Zak to discuss the latest with the investigation.
Infectious disease expert on monkeypox, COVID
The FDA has approved a plan to stretch the nation's supply of monkeypox vaccines with smaller doses, now that more than 9,000 cases have been reported so far in the Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with details on the FDA's plan and the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.