12/21: Red and Blue
Congress set to vote on stimulus relief bill; Statue of Robert E. Lee removed from Capitol
Unemployment
Trapped in Unemployment, Treating Depression, Mozart of Chess
Scott Pelly reports on a new jobs program that is helping the long term unemployed; Then, a Harvard scientist says the placebo effect, not a drug's active ingredient, is helping people with depression; Finally, go inside the mind of 21-year-old chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen.
Unemployment claims remains stuck at high level
Some 730,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, the fewest in months but still above Great Recession levels.
Food bank demand surges among military families
Military families are struggling to keep food on the table amid the financial crisis caused by COVID-19. Mark Strassmann has more.
Unemployment funds frozen for some Californians
California's state unemployment agency is still struggling to deal with a crush of claims during the pandemic - and a staggering amount of fraud. But many unemployed Californians with legitimate claims of fraud tell CBS News they question whether the bank that supplies the debit cards which hold the unemployment funds is really investigating. Anna Werner reports.
How unemployment affects your taxes
This tax season, pandemic-related financial assistance could complicate things for millions of Americans. CBS affiliate WNEM-TV's Jamie Sherrod breaks down what's different.
Should the federal government provide jobs?
Millions of Americans are still struggling to find work during the pandemic. But one idea gaining traction among some lawmakers and economists is for the federal government to provide jobs. New York Times economics reporter Eduardo Porter joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the potential measure, which was previously implemented during the Great Depression.
First-time unemployment claims rose last week
The Labor Department reports 861,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims the week ending February 13. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBSN to explain what the latest numbers mean for the state of the economy.
Unemployment claims rise for the first time in a month
Roughly 861,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, reversing several weeks of steady declines.
How the pandemic could impact tax filing
Tax confusion is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what people can deduct and what payments are taxable in 2020 returns.
Jobless aid could cost Americans $50 billion at tax time
Unemployment benefits, stimulus checks, home office costs: Here's how to prepare for a tax season unlike any other.
Unemployment filings dip for third week in a row
But layoffs around the U.S. remain elevated, with over 1 million Americans applying for jobless aid last week.
Biden confident COVID relief bill will get some GOP support
Top Senate Democrats met with President Biden on Wednesday to discuss his COVID stimulus plan and the possibility of a compromise. Mr. Biden said he's confident the bill will have Republican support despite little public evidence. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Democrats hammering out relief bill details
Details are coming into focus in President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill — including an increased tax credit for families with young children. Weijia Jiang reports.
Biden calls COVID "national emergency"
In President Joe Biden's first interview since his inauguration, he tells "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell that women from the labor force and the closing of schools —along with the mental health issues for children that could arise — during the COVID-19 pandemic constitute a "national emergency." Watch the full interview that aired ahead of the Super Bowl.
Yellen: Job market still "in a deep hole"
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she is "afraid that the job market is stalling."
Biden flexible on relief qualifications
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, President Biden discusses a wide range of topics including the next coronavirus relief plan, former President Trump, and his son Hunter's struggle with drug addiction. Christina Ruffini has more with a preview of the interview, which will air prior to Super Bowl LV.
Biden pushes his COVID-19 relief plan
After another round of disappointing jobs numbers, President Biden continues to push for Republicans to support his COVID-19 relief plan. But some GOP members say the $1.9 trillion plan is too big and too expensive. Christina Ruffini reports.
Biden pushing relief bill even without GOP
Just four days ago, President Biden met with Republicans and said he hoped they'd find a way to work together on COVID-19 relief. But he said Friday he wants to act fast without them, if necessary, arguing that the country can't afford to wait. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden: "No need" for Trump to receive intel briefings
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, President Joe Biden said former President Trump should not be still receiving intelligence briefings. O'Donnell's full interview will air Sunday during the 4 p.m. ET hour ahead of the Super Bowl, only on CBS.
Unemployment falls to lowest level since before the pandemic
Jobless rate fell to 6.3% last month, but the gains went to white-collar employees while service workers struggled.
Jobless claims hit lowest level in 2 months
U.S. jobless claims declined for the week ending January 30. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
1 million Americans sought jobless aid last week
Unemployment claims dipped to 779,000, while more than 300,000 self-employed workers applied for benefits.
9/17/20: Red and Blue
When will the COVID19 vaccine be available?; Pa. Supreme Court rules on Green Party candidate
Senate Democrats move ahead with $1.9 trillion plan
President Biden is pushing ahead with his $1.9 trillion economic relief plan, telling Senate Democrats that the Republican counteroffer of $600 billion was not enough to combat the coronavirus crisis. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Trump says "settlement" reached on Iran, signing could happen this weekend
President Trump said earlier Thursday he called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
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Relative of suspect in Anna Kepner's killing calls for her parents to face charges
Timothy Hudson, 16, is accused of sexually assaulting and killing Anna Kepner, his 18-year-old stepsister, while the family was on a cruise.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira and a home team victory
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
1 killed in Iowa as severe storms, suspected tornadoes slam Midwest
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.
Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
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White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
1 killed in Iowa as severe storms, suspected tornadoes slam Midwest
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.
SpaceX's first employee remains on mission: "Space is super important"
Tom Mueller, Elon Musk's first hire at SpaceX, expects the company's IPO to help power a new era in space exploration.
Proposed data center near Nashville Zoo sparks heavy pushback
Residents packed a public hearing in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday, looking to stop a nearly 70,000-square-foot data center from being built near the Nashville Zoo.
She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the chatbot's design led to her daughter's suicide.
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SpaceX's first employee remains on mission: "Space is super important"
Tom Mueller, Elon Musk's first hire at SpaceX, expects the company's IPO to help power a new era in space exploration.
The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted.
Wholesale prices see biggest spike since 2022 as energy costs climb
A surge in the Producer Price Index signals that businesses are paying more for goods and services, which could push up consumer costs.
GoPro under intense pressure from rising costs and competition
GoPro cameras have enabled the adventurous to record images of their experiences for nearly 25 years. But the company is under extreme pressure from intensifying competition, rising costs and more.
In a tough economy, many U.S. teachers forced to work second jobs
According to a recent survey, 71% of U.S. public school teachers said they work at least one second job.
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White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
Markings that appear to show "86 47" seen on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
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Thai princess dies at age 47 after 3 years in hospital
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of the king's seven children, has died at 47 after three years in a hospital, royal officials said. She was an advocate for women's rights.
U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira and a home team victory
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
U.S. cruise passengers accused of assaulting police in Bahamas
Four police officers were injured, including one who was taken to the hospital, authorities said.
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KISS on Songwriters Hall of Fame induction
KISS' Paul Stanley says it's an honor to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame along with his band member Gene Simmons. "This is what the American dream is about," Simmons tells "CBS Mornings."
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
G Flip on song becoming a hit in "Off Campus"
Musician G Flip first rose to fame in Australia but has become a global star since their song "Bed of Fire" appeared in the series "Off Campus." They speak to "CBS Mornings" about how the song's popularity has impacted their music, family support and advice for young artists.
Amazon's best books of the year so far
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny in Spain
Pope Leo XIV met with music superstar Bad Bunny in Spain as the pontiff continues his multi-city tour. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
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She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the chatbot's design led to her daughter's suicide.
Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
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.
Diving into smart glasses' pros and cons
Major tech players are racing to put AI on your face, literally, with smart glasses. Ziad Asghar, senior vice president and general manager of XR, Wearables and Personal AI for Qualcomm, joins CBS News to discuss.
America's birth rate has plunged. Are smartphones to blame?
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
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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.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
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Relative of suspect in Anna Kepner's killing calls for her parents to face charges
Timothy Hudson, 16, is accused of sexually assaulting and killing Anna Kepner, his 18-year-old stepsister, while the family was on a cruise.
Relative of teen charged in Anna Kepner killing speaks out
The step-grandmother of Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, who has been charged in her death and sexual assault, says Kepner's father and stepmother should be charged with parental neglect.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict
Karmelo Anthony's mother Kala Hayes told CBS News that her son "didn't mean to hurt anyone" and "was defending himself" when he stabbed another student, Austin Metcalf.
U.S. cruise passengers accused of assaulting police in Bahamas
Four police officers were injured, including one who was taken to the hospital, authorities said.
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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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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.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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How Americans are coping with rising costs
As the war in Iran continues and prices keep rising, CBS News is following stories about everyday Americans finding new ways to cope with the increasing costs.
Employers seeking critical thinking skills
As artificial intelligence cements its role across more U.S. job sectors, career training experts say the technology is actually reviving the need for liberal arts skills and diminishing the need for more traditional technical skills. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Midwest battered by dangerous storms
Severe weather broke out in the Midwest on Thursday, day three of a multi-day threat. More than 120 million people are in the path of potentially dangerous storms. In Des Moines, a man was killed after a tree broke apart and fell on him as storms passed through. Rob Marciano reports and has the forecast.
What comes next if Iran agreement finalized?
President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S.had reached a "settlement" with Iran that would begin talks to possibly end the war. Andrew Borene, a senior fellow at the National Security Institute and a former senior intelligence official, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
6/11: The Takeout with Major Garrett
U.S. and Iran expected to have 60 days to reach deal upon letter of intent signing; Thune under pressure from Trump to fire Senate parliamentarian.