Walmart takes on Amazon
Walmart buys e-commerce companies Bonobos, ModCloth, and Jet.com in quick succession as retailer ramps up online selling. Nick Martell, co-founder of Market Snacks, joins CBSN to discuss the new developments.
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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.
Free shipping wars
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.
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Walmart has launched free 2-day shipping, a move to challenge rival retailer Amazon. CNET senior editor Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with more.
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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.
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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.
Deadly Walmart shooting
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.
9/11 display outrage
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.
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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.
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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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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.
The retailer cites a long-term strategy shift and financial performance, with company shares down 25 percent over the past 12 months
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.
Business leaders push back on voting bills
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.
Over 100 CEOs meet to talk voter restrictions
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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Trump "not satisfied" with new peace deal offered by Iran
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps after Supreme Court ruling
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
Spirit Airlines could shut down as soon as Saturday
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Judge rebukes prosecutors in hearing for accused correspondents' dinner gunman
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated"
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.
Trump tightens U.S. sanctions on Cuba, signaling a warning to the island, expert says
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
Federal telecom regulators can revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts say the FCC would face a tough road in forcing ABC to go dark.
Bard College president to retire after revelations of his ties to Epstein
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
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Bard College president to retire after revelations of his ties to Epstein
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps in wake of Supreme Court ruling
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
After a fire torched their Nebraska ranch, anonymous donors came to their rescue
Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.
Appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone in U.S.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
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Ford CEO says company is focusing on making vehicles more affordable
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."
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Pickleball Inc. $225 million deal creates new home for sport
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
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Ford CEO says company is focusing on making vehicles more affordable
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."
What would a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers?
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights if the budget airline ceases operations this weekend.
Here's when businesses will start getting refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
The first refund payments will go out later this month as the portal works through kinks to return money to businesses.
Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
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Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps in wake of Supreme Court ruling
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
Trump tightens U.S. sanctions on Cuba, signaling a warning to the island, expert says
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
Judge rebukes prosecutors in hearing for accused correspondents' dinner gunman
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
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Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Judge blocks Trump from ending deportation protections for Yemenis
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more than 2,800 Yemeni nationals.
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Appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone in U.S.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
FDA expands access to drug helping pancreatic cancer patients
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, 54, called daraxonrasib "a miracle drug" that was allowing him to live longer and with less pain.
Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
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Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated"
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.
Book excerpt: "The New Tourist" by Paige McClanahan
Journalist Paige McClanahan writes about how tourism shapes societies and individuals, and about the need to redefine the meaning of "tourist" in today's shrinking world.
Superdry co-founder James Holder convicted of rape in England
James Holder, 54, was found guilty by a jury in Gloucester Crown Court of one count of rape for the May 2022 assault.
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Trump "not satisfied" with new peace deal offered by Iran
Iran said it had offered a new proposal to the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
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Gold House reveals the Gold100 list
Gold House revealed its 2026 Gold100 list honoring Asian Pacific culture. Co-founder and CEO Bing Chen joins CBS News with more.
Book excerpt: "A Course Called Home" by Tom Coyne
The bestselling author and editor of The Golfer's Journal teed up for a challenge – taking over operations of a failing nine-hole community golf course in New York's Catskill Mountains – and writes of the tribulations that were par for the course.
Lizzo: "There's a long list" of things the public gets wrong about me
The pop star sat down with Gayle King for an exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Lizzo on what the public gets wrong about her
Lizzo sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss what the public misunderstands about her.
A look at Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
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Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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.
Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
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Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
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3 months since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Friday marked exactly three months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing. Briana Whitney, a breaking news reporter for the Crime Junkie podcast, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
WHCA scholarship recipients on shooting
For more than 100 years, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has celebrated the First Amendment and freedom of the press. The annual event is also a fundraiser for journalism scholarships. This year, the White House Correspondents' Association awarded $156,000 in grants to 30 college students. Two recipients, Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the shooting.
New video in D.C. dinner shooting
Newly released video shows the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect and his movements ahead of the attack. Other video also shows a clearer image of the confrontation between law enforcement and the suspect. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
Missing Florida doctoral student's body found
A body found in Tampa Bay has been identified as the second missing student from the University of South Florida, according to the sheriff, who called their killings a "monstrous crime." Cristian Benavides reports.
New video before D.C. dinner attack
According to investigators, a gunman was inside the D.C. Hilton last Friday, waiting for his chance to assassinate President Trump and members of his Cabinet. New video offers the clearest view yet of what happened just before the attack. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Watch: May Day protests
Americans took to the streets on Friday for May Day, also referred to as International Workers' Day. The day commemorates the 1886 Haymarket Affair, when a Chicago protest for an eight-hour workday turned into a violent clash between demonstrators and police. Some cities saw "Workers Over Billionaires" rallies and marches this year.
Who's favorited heading into Kentucky Derby?
Saturday marks the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. 20 horses are set to run for the roses in the first leg of the triple crown. Hannah Vanbiber, a senior editor at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to preview what's dubbed the most exciting two minutes in sports.
3 months since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Friday marked exactly three months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing. Briana Whitney, a breaking news reporter for the Crime Junkie podcast, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
How Americans prioritize spending
Consumers are cutting back on goods with sharp price increases, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. From December to February, spending on clothing fell 7%, spending on furniture fell 5% and spending on sports equipment fell 6%. The Wall Street Journal economics reporter Rachel Wolfe writes in her recent piece that recent inflation is not driven by consumer demand, but by companies passing on increased costs to customers. She joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
WHCA scholarship recipients on shooting
For more than 100 years, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has celebrated the First Amendment and freedom of the press. The annual event is also a fundraiser for journalism scholarships. This year, the White House Correspondents' Association awarded $156,000 in grants to 30 college students. Two recipients, Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the shooting.