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White House lays out new deportation policy; Wells Fargo fires 4 execs over sham-accounts scandal; and Wal-Mart reports impressive sales jump. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
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White House lays out new deportation policy; Wells Fargo fires 4 execs over sham-accounts scandal; and Wal-Mart reports impressive sales jump. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Amazon is making it easier to get free shipping for online orders. The retailer has lowered its free-shipping minimum from $49 to $35 for non-Prime members. The move comes less than two months after Walmart started offering free two-day shipping on eligible orders of at least $35. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from Chicago to discuss the retailers' goals.
Walmart has launched free 2-day shipping, a move to challenge rival retailer Amazon. CNET senior editor Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with more.
FBI says hackers can make ATMs dispense cash; Big Apple Circus goes bust; and Walmart to start Cyber Monday shopping on Friday. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
To the dismay and bafflement of his top advisers, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump went on a pre-dawn Twitter reprise of his mocking of the 1996 Miss Universe winner Alicia Machado's post-pageant weight gain; In a Walmart parking lot in Eagle Point, Oregon, 28-year-old cowboy Robert Borba stopped a would-be bike thief armed with little more than a lasso.
At least one man is dead after a shooting at a Walmart in Kansas. Nathan Vickers of CBS affiliate KCTV joins CBSN with the latest.
A Florida Walmart store's tribute to 9/11 sparked a backlash on social media. The store created a Coke display shaped like the World Trade Center. CBSN's Errol Barnett has more on the controversy.
Walmart reports $3.8B in second-quarter profits; Aetna CEO warned insurer would pull back from Obamacare over merger concerns; and Target will add private bathrooms to address concerns about transgender policy. These headlines and more from CBSMoneyWatch.
In response to court documents critical of Trump University, Hillary Clinton is calling Donald Trump a fraud; the FDA is suggesting food companies and restaurants gradually reduce sodium levels in food by a third over the next decade
For as long as people have been putting money in wallets, pickpockets have been stealing them. But techology has changed the game -- scammers now use "credit card skimmers" to steal information. Don Dahler warns it's starting to happen at major retail chains.
Twitter may stop counting photos and links as characters, making your comments longer; oil prices are the highest they have been all year; and Walmart is America's most popular store. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has the day's business headlines on CBSN.
The FDA has declared a breakthrough for treatment against a vicious form brain cancer; In an attempt to fortify its cyber security, the Pentagon made an unprecedented and unexpected move
This week's earnings report did not bring good news for traditional retailers. Kohl's said profits fell 87 percent last quarter and Macy's says its first quarter income was down 40 percent. Carter Evans explains how they are trying to turn things around.
Walmart has yanked hoverboards off their website; and a security researcher says the Nissan "Leaf" cars are easy to hack. Those business headlines and more from CBS Moneywatch's Hena Daniels at the New York Stock Exchange.
U.S. housing recovery lifts Home Depot's results to new heights; and Amazon yanks Canadian serial killer's book from its offerings.
Walmart has closed 154 stores in 27 states, resulting in over 10,000 employee layoffs. Many of the stores that closed were the only source of groceries in the areas they served. David Begnaud is in Whitewright, Texas, where residents now have to drive 22 miles for groceries.
More than 100 Walmarts around the country shut their doors for good Thursday, many of them in small towns and rural areas with few other shopping options. The retailer cites a long-term strategy shift and financial performance, with company shares down 25 percent over the past 12 months. The closures will also impact thousands of Walmart employees, but in Whitewright, Texas, a town of 1,700, the fallout doesn't end there. David Begnaud reports.
Leaders from more than 100 of the most powerful companies in the U.S. met virtually this weekend to discuss how to respond to restrictive voting laws passed in various states. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM from Washington with more.
In a first-of-its-kind Zoom call, leaders from more than 100 major U.S. companies across industries brainstormed ways to combat the wave of restrictive voter laws sweeping the country. Groups ranging from American Airlines and United to Walmart and AMC Theatres came together virtually in the hopes of fighting voter suppression, making it clear they do not fear reprisals for stepping into politics. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Norovirus is discovered at a Boston Chipotle, Walmart tests its wwn mobile payment system and more. CBS News Moneywatch's Jill Wagner has today's CBSN business headlines.
Imports from China by Walmart have eliminated or displaced more than 400,000 jobs, according to a estimate from the Economic Policy Institute. CBSN's Maurice DuBois has details.
Advice that will save you some money, especially when it comes to "big ticket" tech items
A Walmart in Ohio is under fire for telling a retired U.S. Marine that he can't stand inside the store to collect toys and money for a charity, even though he's done it for more than a decade. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more the backlash.
It’s not always the hottest bargains that attract shoppers. Holiday commercials are hitting the airwaves and the Internet, as retailers compete for business. Republican strategist and CBS News contributor Frank Luntz joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how a focus group responded to holiday commercials, second by second.
A video review of Patti LaBelle's pies that went viral caused Walmart to run out of the baked treats. CBS affiliate KCBS' Pat Harvey and Paul Magers explain.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
Foundayo is the first oral GLP-1 weight loss pill that doesn't require fasting.
They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News.
The opinion from the Office of Legal Counsel said that because it believes the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional, President Trump does not need to comply with it.
The commission, which is chaired by a White House staffer, voted 9 to 1 to approve the design, which includes a ballroom with seating for 1,000 guests.
The engine firing is timed to provide a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it up to some 25,000 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a four-day trek to the moon.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.
The coffee chain said it will also pay its workers weekly to provide more financial flexibility.
Stocks rebound after sliding in early-day trade, with investors buoyed by reports that Iran and Oman could monitor ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, it now costs almost $145 to fill up a Ford F-150 pickup truck, a new analysis finds.
The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it."
Foundayo is the first oral GLP-1 weight loss pill that doesn't require fasting.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
The opinion from the Office of Legal Counsel said that because it believes the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional, President Trump does not need to comply with it.
The commission, which is chaired by a White House staffer, voted 9 to 1 to approve the design, which includes a ballroom with seating for 1,000 guests.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it."
Two gay Iranian men seeking asylum in the U.S. could face execution if they're deported to Iran, a move the Trump administration has not ruled out.
Thousands were killed and wounded during the Battle of Copenhagen, considered one of Adm. Horatio Nelson's "great battles."
Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals details about Wednesday's historic "Survivor" episode, including who was voted off.
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
The FBI arrested eight people on Thursday for allegedly scheming to defraud Medicare out of more than $50 million. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has been following the story for several months and joins "The Daily Report" with more details.
The FBI has arrested eight people in California connected to a $60 million health care fraud scheme. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi was at the scene of one of the arrests and joins "The Takeout" with more.
The Department of Justice announced multiple people have been charged after an investigation into hospice care fraud in California involving Medicare.
The NYPD is seeking information after a 7-month-old baby in a stroller was fatally shot. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Prosecutors have charged a man allegedly connected to two deaths tied to the "Texas Killing Fields," a site where dozens of bodies have been found since the 1970s.
The engine firing is timed to provide a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it up to some 25,000 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a four-day trek to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
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.
Baggage handlers went viral after a struggle to fold a stubborn baby stroller. Tony Dokoupil has more.
A 7-month-old baby sitting in her stroller was killed by a stray bullet in what is believed to have been a "gang-motivated" shooting Wednesday afternoon in New York City, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. CBS News' Jared Ochacher has more.
Maui anesthesiologist Dr. Gerhardt Konig took the stand, hoping to persuade a jury that hitting his wife repeatedly with a rock was self-defense. Jonathan Vigliotti has details.
The Trump administration says it will relocate the U.S. Forest Service headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah, and will shut down research facilities in 31 states. Gabrielle Canon, senior climate reporter for The Guardian, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
An Arizona girl who vanished in 1994 has been found alive, the Gila County sheriff said. Tom Hanson reports.