U.S. added 311,000 jobs in February as hiring remained strong
The U.S. job market has remained robust despite the Federal Reserve's concerted push to slow economic growth.
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The U.S. job market has remained robust despite the Federal Reserve's concerted push to slow economic growth.
Losing your job hurts. But a tight labor market and low unemployment are cushioning the blow for many of those who get axed.
The number of Americans working part-time voluntarily rose by 1.2 million in December and January compared months prior. Professor of economics and labor-employment relations Lonnie Golden joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the growing trend.
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Yahoo is the latest tech company to announce mass layoffs. Courtenay Brown, an economics reporter for Axios, joins CBS News' Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano to discuss what's behind the layoffs, why they are happening amid historically low unemployment numbers and how the layoffs could affect the Federal Reserve.
The job market remains red-hot despite the Federal Reserve's push to slow economic growth.
U.S. hiring surged well beyond analysts' expectations last month, and the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since 1969. Javier David, CBS News contributor and managing editor of business and markets for Axios, joins Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian to break down the January jobs report.
Economists braced for the first jobs report of the year as they predict the overall health of the U.S. economy. Frances Stacy, director of strategy at Optimal Capital, joins "CBS News Mornings" with analysis.
Feelings of guilt, paranoia and anxiety often kick in among those who survive layoffs. Here's how to cope.
American labor market remains hot despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool it down.
Around seven million men in their prime working age neither have jobs nor are looking for one, creating a huge hole in the labor market and costing businesses in male-dominated fields like manufacturing millions of dollars. Tony Dokoupil talks to "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe and the CEO of a manufacturing company about the reasons behind this phenomenon.
If you're looking for a job or a boost in your career, experts say January and February are the best months to do it. Daniel Zhao, lead economist with Glassdoor, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss why and if a looming recession should cause alarm.
The economy is fighting back against inflationary pressures, but many economists say that won't last, and the economy could slow down in 2023 as an intended consequence of the Federal Reserve's efforts to rein in inflation by raising interest rates. Economist and Harvard University professor Jeffrey Frankel joined CBS News to discuss what the latest GDP data could mean for the economy moving forward.
A large number of American men between 25 and 54 years old are not working or even looking for work.
The U.S. GDP rose 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022, and last week new unemployment claims dropped. Javier E. David, a CBS News contributor and managing editor of business and markets for Axios, joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what these reports signal for the U.S. economy.
There is some positive news in the battle to tame inflation: the Consumer Price Index fell slightly from November to December, marking the sixth straight month of decelerating prices. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins us with more.
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.
The tax agency said it just finished sending the refunds to workers who paid tax on unemployment benefits that they didn't owe.
New government data shows the U.S. added 223,000 jobs in December while unemployment fell to a 50-year low of 3.5%, as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to the highest level in 15 years in an effort to cool the economy and tamp down inflation. Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano break down the numbers with CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice.
The U.S. saw solid gains in the labor market in December, but concerns about a possible recession still linger. Bank of America's chief economist Michael Gapen joins CBS News' Catherine Herridge with his economic forecast for 2023.
CBS News contributor Javier David joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with to discuss the latest jobs report, which shows U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs in December.
Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
Unemployment fell to a three-month low as the private sector added roughly 235,000 jobs. Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief of The Balance, joins CBS News to look at what's driving the economy and what's worrying investors.
Policymakers are looking for signs the red-hot hiring market has slowed down, but will hope to avoid a crash.
The job market remains strong — a good sign for workers but a blow to the Fed's efforts to cool inflation.
Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
A 27-year-old Cuban man died in ICE custody in Miami after an apparent suicide attempt, the agency said, adding to a string of recent detainee deaths locally and nationwide.
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
A reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, about 47 miles west of Rockford, has caused extensive storm damage, including possibly to schools that had students inside at the time.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
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.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Join "48 Hours" correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Peter Van Sant as they discuss the case of Kim Langwell, who was missing for more than two decades until her body was discovered under the floor of her ex-boyfriend's house.
Pope Leo XIV visited Cameroon on his tour of Africa. He garnered a crowd of around 120,000 people for mass in Douala. He also spoke with students and faculty at the Catholic University of Central Africa and attended a Catholic hospital. The visit came amid his ongoing feud with President Trump.
Pope Leo was in Angola on Friday for the third leg of his tour of Africa after he held a mass in Cameroon in front of roughly 120,000 people. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports and Michelle Boorstein, a religion reporter at the Washington Post, has more.
U.S. officials tell CBS News that days after the war with Iran started, U.S. intelligence detected that China was weighing whether to supply Iran with advanced radar technology. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
President Trump and Iran proclaimed on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is open. Political strategists Hannah Muldavin and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" with analysis.