What's behind the gift-free party trend?
Wall Street Journal consumer trend reporter Rachel Wolfe joined CBS News to discuss how uncertainty in the economy has led some party hosts to ask their guests leave the gifts at home.
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DOJ investigating SVB's collapse
Dave Michaels is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal. He joins CBS News to discuss what the DOJ probe means moving forward.
Maneuvering the housing market slowdown
Existing home sales declined once again in January for the 12th straight month, to the lowest level posted in more than 12 years. Veronica Dagher, a personal finance reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss how you should maneuver the market if you're looking for a new home.
Migrant workers being offered higher pay
Business owners are saying they're paying migrant workers more money as part of a push to attract workers amid a severe shortage. The hourly positions being filled by temporary visa holders are mostly in the restaurant, construction and hospitality industries. Santiago Perez, deputy editor for Latin America at The Wall Street Journal, joined "CBS News Mornings" with more on how the visa process is playing a major role in the shortage.
Murdoch pulls plug on possible merger of News Corp. and Fox
Media mogul withdraws proposal to reunite owner of Wall Street Journal with TV broadcaster.
World Bank cuts 2023 global growth projection
As high inflation elevates the risk of a worldwide recession, the World Bank has lowered its growth forecast for the global economy. Paul Hannon, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Some employers offer largest raises in years
Employers are, on average, offering their highest raises in decades as they look to hold on to employees who might otherwise switch companies or jobs for a salary boost. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel Rubin joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down how salaries compare for workers who are staying put versus those who are jumping ship.
Fewer young Americans joining the workforce
Workforce participation has dropped since before the pandemic and one group seeing the biggest shift is Americans ages 20-24. New York Times business reporter Emma Goldberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what makes Gen Z different in the workplace and some of the causes between less of a desire to participate in it.
Rishi Sunak to become U.K.'s next prime minister
The United Kingdom will have a new prime minister for the third time in less than two months. Former finance minister Rishi Sunak will take over for Liz Truss, becoming the first prime minister of color in British history. Wall Street Journal report Paul Hannon joins CBS News to discuss more.
MoneyWatch: Concerns about global food supply
Ukraine is the world's leading producer and exporter of corn, and according to the USDA, Russia and Ukraine combine for more than a quarter of the world's wheat exports. With planting season around the corner, there's a growing concern about additional disruptions to the global food supply. Patrick Thomas, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal covering agriculture business, joined CBS News to discuss.
MoneyWatch: Fed announces interest rate hike
The Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% interest rate hike -- the first increase since 2018. The Wall Street Journal's chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos, author of "Trillion Dollar Triage: How Jay Powell and the Fed Battled a President and a Pandemic and Prevented Economic Disaster," joins CBS News to explain what this means for American consumers.
U.S. stock funds avoid the bear market
William Power, features editor for The Wall Street Journal, joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero to discuss the bear market at the close of the market Tuesday.
MoneyWatch: Sanctions slam Russian economy
The U.S. and its allies are announcing additional sanctions against the Russian financial system over the invasion of Ukraine. The Russian ruble tanked on Monday, with the currency's value falling to record lows. Georgi Kantchev, a business reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss the impact sanctions are having on the Russian economy.
Is Trump benefiting from social media ban?
A Wall Street Journal article suggests former President Donald Trump is benefiting from being banned by major social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, which suspended his accounts after the January 6 assault on the Capitol due to his continued false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. Wall Street Journal reporter Michael Bender joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the impact.
Experts struggle to predict job gains
The pandemic has made it even more difficult for experts to predict job growth. Josh Mitchell, a staff reporter with the Wall Street Journal, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain why.
White House options to address gun violence
What possible actions are on the table for President Biden to address gun violence? CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "Red & Blue" to discuss this, plus rising inflation and record-high gas prices.
Remaining U.S. troops to exit Afghanistan by August
Ninety-percent of U.S. forces have been withdrawn from Afghanistan after spending nearly two decades in Afghanistan. The Pentagon says the remaining 10% will leave by the end of August. Nancy Youssef, a national security correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the country's future and the American legacy left behind.
Report suggests plane intentionally crashed
A preliminary U.S. assessment suggests that the China Eastern plane crash in March was intentional. All 132 people on board were killed. Andrew Tangel, an aviation reporter who co-authored the Wall Street Journal piece about the report, joins Elaine Quijano on CBS News.
MoneyWatch: New hires "ghosting" employers
Some business are seeing a trend of new hires not showing up after accepting a job offer. Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter co-authored the article, "Hiring Is Hard Enough. Now New Workers Are Vanishing Before They Even Start," and he joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain why workers are doing this and how it's impacting companies.
Marcos Jr. leads in Philippines election
The unofficial vote count in the Philippines projects Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will win the country's presidential election in a potential landslide victory. His father and namesake, Ferdinand Marcos, ruled the country as a dictator between 1965-1986. The Washington Post's Philippines correspondent Regine Cabato joins CBS News to discuss the election and what a Marcos Jr. victory could mean for the country.
MoneyWatch: Americans embrace freelance work
A growing number of Americans are trading in full-time jobs for contract work. Kathryn Dill, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who wrote about the subject, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the rise of contract work and consulting.
Consumer Price Index jumped 7% in 2021
According to the Department of Labor, the Consumer Price Index jumped 7% in 2021. But some economists believe inflation will improve in the coming year. Wall Street Journal reporter Harriet Torry joined CBSN to discuss expert's predictions and possible moves by the government.
Activision Blizzard board stands by company's CEO
More than 1,500 Activision Blizzard employees are calling for the resignation of the company's CEO, Bobby Kotick. The calls come after a Wall Street Journal investigation revealed Kotick knew about multiple sexual assault allegations, including rapes, at the video game giant and failed to report them to the company's board. Ben Fritz, co-author of the article and the Wall Street Journal's West Coast bureau chief, joins CBSN to discuss the investigation's findings.
Companies face religious exemption requests
The Wall Street Journal reports U.S. companies are taking a range of approaches to dealing with employee requests for religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter joins CBSN AM to discuss how some companies are handling the issue.
Verizon and AT&T delay 5G rollout
Concerns over aircraft safety have caused AT and T and Verizon to postpone the launch of their new 5G wireless networks, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Federal Aviation Administration claims 5G service could interfere with cockpit safety systems, but the telecom providers say they're skeptical. Andrew Tangel, an aviation reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain.
Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
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ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
Senate GOP kills war powers effort to limit Trump on Venezuela, with Vance breaking tie
Two Republicans switched their votes after pressure from the White House.
Trump administration investigates 5 Democrats over their video to troops
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Iranian mom searched morgue, sifting through hundreds of bodies, to find her daughter
Rubina Aminian's mother forced her way into a morgue in search of her daughter, who her family says was shot in the head at close range.
Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
"Fundamental" differences remain over Greenland's future, Denmark says after U.S. meeting
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
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Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Why Chicago's "death gap" has existed on the West Side for decades
The life expectancy for residents of The Loop is 87.3 years, according to numbers from the Chicago Department of Public Health. For West Garfield Park, it is 66.6 years.
Astronauts head home early after medical issue
Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space.
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Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Verizon customers report phone service outages across U.S.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Chew on this: U.S. food prices are still up 19% since 2022
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
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Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Trump administration investigates 5 Democrats over their video to troops
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
Trump administration to suspend immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
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Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it
Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device that could be linked to the debilitating condition.
Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
U.S. says it's moving into next phase of Gaza peace plan, warns Hamas
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
Trump told Iranians help is coming, so what might it look like?
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
After a bloody crackdown, Iran vows to teach protest backers a lesson
Iran's rulers want the world to know they've weathered a storm, and they're threatening a harsh "lesson" for anyone deemed to have supported protests.
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Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
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Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
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.
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Indicted Virginia coach still missing
The search continues in Virginia for a high school football coach charged with possessing child sexual assault material and using a computer to solicit a minor. CBS News breaking news correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Au pair testifies in man's murder trial
A trial is underway in northern Virginia for a man accused of plotting his wife's murder with help from his affair partner - the family's au pair. The former au pair was the first witness called to testify against Brendan Banfield. Jericka Duncan reports on the case.
Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Man plotted murder to "get rid of" his wife after affair, au pair testifies
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
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Astronauts head home early after medical issue
Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
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Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
Judge weighs law banning masks for ICE agents
Legal representation for the state of California and the federal government were in court on Wednesday over the Golden State's new law that bans federal agents from wearing face coverings during operations. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos reports.
Next steps in Iran after Trump says killing stopped
President Trump says his administration has been notified that the killings and executions of anti-government protesters in Iran have stopped. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
Chicago believes again as the Bears catch fire
It's a long winter in Chicago when the Bears are bad, but walk into any bar in the city, especially after last week's comeback win over the Packers, and the winter is gone. Tony Dokoupil has details.
Chicago mayor on life expectancy disparities
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses what's driving disparities between different areas of the city, and what officials are doing to address them.