Second stimulus check: IRS says the $600 payments are on their way
The tax agency said it began distributing direct deposits Tuesday night, and will start mailing paper checks December 30.
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Google workers form union in latest show of discontent
The Alphabet Workers Union will have an elected board of directors and be open to all employees and contractors.
Trans athlete Chris Moiser on inspiring change
Chris Mosier, a hall-of-fame triathlete and six-time member of Team USA, is credited with prompting the International Olympic Committee to change its policy on transgender athletes.
Minority-owned businesses were last to receive PPP loans
Many "were being turned down in the first and second round of funding," said president of U.S. Black Chambers.
For younger workers, the coronavirus has been a disaster
Most younger employees have either lost a job or taken a pay cut. For some, this is their second recession in a decade.
D.C. National Guard to activate troops for pro-Trump rally
Thousands of Trump supporters are expected to protest the election results this week.
Slack suffers global outage
"Customers may experience issues connecting to Slack to loading channels at this time. Our team is on the case and we will keep you posted. Apologies for any disruption," the company said in a statement.
U.S. COVID death toll tops 350,000 as hospitals fill up
The situation at some Los Angeles County hospitals has grown so dire, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was called in to help.
Curry becomes second oldest player to score 60 in a game
The 32-year-old scores a career high in a statement win after facing criticism for a slow start.
U.K. judge rejects U.S. request to extradite WikiLeaks' Julian Assange
Judge says extradition on espionage charges with maximum 175-year sentence would be "oppressive" due to the secret-spilling website founder's mental health.
How small pharmacies play a big role in vaccine distribution
One pharmacy in tiny Magnolia, Texas quickly booked 500 appointments for shots.
Pelosi reelected House speaker as new Congress is sworn in
The California Democrat is set to shepherd her party through a new Congress with the slimmest majority in years.
Trump heard on phone call urging Georgia officials to change 2020 election results
"I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have," Mr. Trump told Georgia's secretary of state, according to audio obtained by CBS News.
Prince's estate undervalued by about $80 million, IRS says
The discrepancy primarily involves Prince's music publishing and recording interests, according to court documents.
"Time for us patriots to rise up": Bar owner fights COVID penalties
Owner of bar in Minneapolis suburb is being defiant in face of possible five-year suspension of liquor license.
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Hero passengers on Fly Dubai flight speak
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns
U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
