The U.S. was briefly a trade partner with Wakanda
The USDA added the fictional east African nation during a software test. Wakanda has since then been removed.
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Why proposed food stamp changes could make "the poor more poor"
An estimated 3.7 million Americans could lose their SNAP benefits next year if the government implements the changes
Impact of proposed changes to food stamps
For more than 34 million Americans, food stamps help them survive. Now there's concern proposed changes in the USDA's SNAP program could drastically cut those benefits, as the Trump administration says it wants to reduce waste. Adriana Diaz reports.
Trump's food-stamp cuts could increase "deaths of despair"
Experts say USDA proposals to curb access to food aid would likely boost hunger and increase "deaths of despair"
More than two million pounds of chicken recalled
Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. issued a voluntary recall after discovering the contamination during a routine safety check
Exposing injustice against black farmers
A black farmer sent to jail in what he calls a wrongful animal cruelty conviction is set to have a hearing next week. Michael Stovall will try to clear his name and also find out why the USDA denied him the same grant loans and other aid white farmers in similar financial situations received. Katti Gray, a fellow at the Fund for Investigative Journalism, looked into the injustices black farmers are facing and joined CBSN AM with her reporting.
Dole recalls baby spinach over salmonella
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling baby spinach sold in 10 states after a random sample tested positive for salmonella. Consumers with the spinach being recalled were urged not to consume the product, but to discard it, according to a company notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Anyone with questions can call 1-800-356-3111.
Perdue recalls nearly 16 tons of organic chicken products
Consumers complained about finding pieces of bone in the "Simply Smart" line of tenders, breast strips and nuggets
Recalled Vienna Beef hot dogs might contain metal fragments
Maker of Chicago-style hot dogs says 2,000 pounds of beef frank links may be contaminated with "extraneous material"
Tyson recalls nearly 12M pounds of chicken
The USDA said the products may contain "extraneous materials, specifically pieces of metal"
Housing's hidden crisis: Rural Americans struggle to pay rent
Low wages and a lack of affordability are landing a one-two punch on rural regions from Maine to Oregon
USDA says cats will no longer be used in deadly research tests
USDA officials have discontinued a controversial animal testing procedure that has killed kittens
Sausage products recalled over possible metal contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall for North Country Smokehouse, of Claremont
Kale added to list of fruits and veggies with most pesticides
Consumer advocacy group finds chemical residues on nearly 70 percent of conventionally grown produce in the U.S.
Pork patties sold at Kroger, Walmart and other stores may contain rubber
Wisconsin sausage producer shipped more than 48,000 pounds of possibly tainted meat to retailers nationwide
Perdue recalls chicken nuggets for possible wood contamination
Company reports customer complaints that wood was found in its gluten-free Organics Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets
Recalls of hazardous meat and poultry up 83 percent, report finds
"Something is rotten in our slaughterhouses and our fields"
Millions could face severe cuts to food stamps due to shutdown
The partial government shutdown glided into its third week Saturday with no end in sight
Food stamps funded through February despite shutdown, USDA says
The pledge comes as the government shutdown continues, risking aid for the program's 40 million recipients
What government shutdown means for mortgages
Many can expect minor delays -- or worse -- with the already complicated process of getting and managing a mortgage
164,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products recalled
"Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them"
Trump's food stamp proposal: Add work requirements in some states
The administration wants to add work requirements for the SNAP program after the Farm Bill failed to include the provision
Ground beef recall grows to over 12M pounds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a recall for another 5.1 million pounds of raw beef due to salmonella concerns. That's on top of an October recall of nearly 7 million pounds. CBSN's Reena Ninan has more.
More than 12M pounds of beef recalled amid salmonella outbreak
The recall is impacting stores across the country
Salmonella outbreak linked to turkey
Consumer Reports is urging the USDA to identify which brands of turkey have been linked to an ongoing salmonella outbreak that's sickened dozens of people over the past year. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has details.
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Michael Cohen back on the stand to wrap up Trump trial testimony
Michael Cohen is back on the stand for a fourth day of testimony, the last appearance he is expected to make.
Iran's president and foreign minister found dead at helicopter crash site
Iran's president and foreign minister were killed when their helicopter crashed in mountains in dense fog, state media say.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called assault weapons, allowing legal proceedings to play out.
Genesis to pay $2 billion to victims of alleged cryptocurrency fraud
New York prosecutors allege that bankrupt crypto lender Genesis hid more than $1 billion in losses.
How top aides are addressing fears they have for safety of lawmakers, staff
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.
County sheriffs wield lethal power, face little accountability
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
Dog food sold by Walmart recalled as it may contain metal pieces
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
Dali refloated weeks after collapse of Key Bridge. Here's what happens next.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday. Now it's headed to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
Red Lobster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Red Lobster's owner has said the pandemic and rising costs hurt the seafood chain's financial performance.
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Ivan Boesky, notorious trader who served time for insider trading, dead at 87
In the 1980s, Ivan Boesky helped prosecutors expose a massive insider trading scandal and bust "junk bond king" Michael Milken.
France selling scratch-and-sniff baguette stamps
If you live in France or are traveling there for vacation, you can now send your friends overseas an authentic French fragrance in the mail.
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Prosecution rests its case in Trump trial after Michael Cohen's testimony
The prosecution in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial has rested its case.
How top aides are addressing fears they have for safety of lawmakers, staff
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.
Hims & Hers to sell GLP-1 weight loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
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BMW, VW used parts made with Chinese forced labor, says Senate report
A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.
Ivan Boesky, notorious trader who served time for insider trading, dead at 87
In the 1980s, Ivan Boesky helped prosecutors expose a massive insider trading scandal and bust "junk bond king" Michael Milken.
Hims & Hers to sell GLP-1 weight loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
Genesis to pay $2 billion to victims of alleged cryptocurrency fraud
New York prosecutors allege that bankrupt crypto lender Genesis hid more than $1 billion in losses.
Dog food sold by Walmart recalled as it may contain metal pieces
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
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BMW, VW used parts made with Chinese forced labor, says Senate report
A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.
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Prosecution rests its case in Trump trial after Michael Cohen's testimony
The prosecution in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial has rested its case.
How top aides are addressing fears they have for safety of lawmakers, staff
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.
House GOP says revived border bill "dead on arrival" as Senate plans vote
House Republican leadership said a Senate effort to revive a once-failed border security measure is "dead on arrival" in the lower chamber. But the legislation may not make it out of the Senate.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called assault weapons, allowing legal proceedings to play out.
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Hims & Hers to sell GLP-1 weight loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
Dog food sold by Walmart recalled as it may contain metal pieces
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
Cost of diabetes, obesity drugs often out of reach for low-income patients
While it may seem like everyone is taking Ozempic, not everyone can afford to. The high price of popular diabetes drugs prevents many people from getting them.
Map shows states where COVID is "likely growing"
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
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France selling scratch-and-sniff baguette stamps
If you live in France or are traveling there for vacation, you can now send your friends overseas an authentic French fragrance in the mail.
Man seriously injured by grizzly bear while hunting with father
Despite suffering broken bones and lacerations during the attack, the man was able to defend himself with his gun and the bear ran off.
Pope Francis on media's "serious responsibility"
Pope Francis tells Norah O'Donnell about the role of communication media and its lasting impact on young people in a historic interview airing on CBS.
Soldiers' drawings, possible Napoleon hanging, found on 18th-century door
A door to a French Revolution-era watchtower in England is engraved with more than 50 drawings, including gruesome depictions of people being hanged.
Who replaces Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and what happens next?
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, but his death is unlikely to spark any political crisis. Here's what happens next.
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Tony marks 5 years as CBS Mornings anchor
"CBS Mornings" celebrates Tony Dokoupil as he marks five years as an anchor on the show.
Vlad celebrates 5 years on "What to Watch"
"CBS Mornings"celebrates the 5-year anniversary of Vlad Duthiers hosting "What to Watch" by taking a look back at some favorite moments.
"Diddy" apologizes for 2016 assault
Sean "Diddy" Combs is apologizing after a disturbing video surfaced over the weekend. The video appears to show the hip-hop mogul assaulting his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016. Warning: This video contains content that is graphic and disturbing.
Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes for alleged assault seen in 2016 video
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A Monopoly on fun
Monopoly is the top-selling modern board game of all time, available today in 114 countries and 47 languages, and a myriad of variations. Hasbro's senior VP of board games Brian Baker explains to correspondent Susan Spencer the most important design element to a game's success.
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Pope Francis on media's "serious responsibility"
Pope Francis tells Norah O'Donnell about the role of communication media and its lasting impact on young people in a historic interview airing on CBS.
Behind the wheel of a $3 million car
The Hennessey Venom F5 is not just a sports car; its twin turbo V8 engine can muster more than 1,800 horsepower, almost twice that of a Formula 1 racing car. And yes, you can drive it on the street, for the cool price of $3 million. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes inside the design of a machine that shuns the mundane.
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.
TikTok influencers sue U.S. government
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Samsung trolls Apple after failed iPad Pro "crush" ad
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
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Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
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Arizona man learns his fate 7 years after wife was buried alive
"Sandra was kidnapped from her home while her children slept nearby, bound in packing tape, driven to a remote location and buried alive," prosecutors said.
Man acquitted in killing of pregnant woman, boyfriend in Kansas
Camrah Trotter, was killed as she called 911 after her boyfriend, 23-year-old Dominique Ray, was fatally shot.
9 more killed in attacks on political candidates before Mexico elections
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
County sheriffs wield lethal power, face little accountability
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
A young Chicago mother shot to death. How the system failed her
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
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America's 1st Black astronaut candidate
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally reached space on a Blue Origin flight at 90 years old. The 10-minute flight ended Dwight's 60-year journey for a chance to travel beyond Earth. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more on Dwight's legacy.
Blue Origin takes oldest man ever into space
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket lifted off Sunday, carrying the oldest man ever to go into space. Ed Dwight, 90, trained to become NASA's first Black astronaut candidate 60 years ago, but he didn't get to fly then.
Blue Origin launches first Black astronaut candidate 60 years after rejection
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
Launch of Boeing's hard-luck Starliner delayed yet again
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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America's 1st Black astronaut candidate
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally reached space on a Blue Origin flight at 90 years old. The 10-minute flight ended Dwight's 60-year journey for a chance to travel beyond Earth. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more on Dwight's legacy.
How Iran is reacting to Raisi's death
Iranian regime supporters are mourning the death of President Ebrahim Raisi after a deadly helicopter crash that is shaking up Iran's leadership. Dr. Eric Lob, an associate professor at Florida International University, joins CBS News with more on the political implications.
Biden, Trump hit campaign trail
President Biden and former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail over the weekend ahead of the 2024 general election. Mr. Biden addressed Morehouse College students in Atlanta, and Trump spoke to members of the National Rifle Association, which formally endorsed him for president in Dallas. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Cohen's 4th day of Trump trial testimony
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former attorney and "fixer," is back on the stand Monday for what is expected to be his last day of testimony at the former president's "hush money" criminal trial. CBS News' Robert Costa breaks down the latest in the case.
Dali ship in Key Bridge collapse refloated
The process to refloat the Dali cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge involved dive crews and other meticulous steps to move the vessel. CBS News' Skyler Henry explains.