Science journalist says earth is on "verge of another mass extinction"
The New Yorker's Elizabeth Kolbert spoke to CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett this week on "The Takeout" podcast.
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Kristin Cavallari on how to support mom-owned businesses
"Surrounding yourself with other mom entrepreneurs...and sharing your stories and helping each other out, I think, is really important," Cavallari said.
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Testimony complete in Chauvin trial after ex-cop says he will not testify
The fired cop charged in George Floyd's death spoke from the defense table, telling a judge he will invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege.
Pennsylvania woman leaves career to serve veterans
Her charity, Roots for Boots, has changed the lives of veterans.
Tennessee student killed in officer-involved shooting in school bathroom
There's no active threat to the public and the Austin-East Magnet High School has been secured, officials said.
Facebook reaches 100% renewable-energy milestone
The company said it now buys enough renewable electricity to power all its data centers and offices around the world.
Dow passes 34,000 as U.S. economy regains signs of life and normalcy
Thanks to COVID-19 vaccinations and massive economic stimulus, Wall Street expectations are high for a pandemic rebound.
Business owners of color had a harder time getting loans, report finds
Black and Latino business owners were less than half as likely to be fully approved for loans than White business owners.
CBS names two new presidents of unified news and television division
CBS News President Susan Zirinsky, who has led the network's newsgathering for more than two years, is in discussions for a "significant" role at a new CBS News Content Studio, the company said.
NBA stars, "Steve Urkel" actor pile into growing cannabis biz
Jaleel White, who portrayed the quirky nerd in the 1990s sitcom "Family Matters," is launching a cannabis line.
More colleges requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccine
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway says that getting students immunized is vital for schools to reopen.
Moderate Republicans float counteroffer on infrastructure
Several moderate Senate Republicans are discussing a potential counteroffer to President Biden's infrastructure plan.
Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant at Hall of Fame induction
Jordan and Bryant were close. He delivered a stirring speech at Bryant's memorial service, saying he was a "like a little brother" to him.
Senate will hold final vote on hate crimes bill next week
Schumer said that he and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are negotiating amendments to be added to the bill.
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over Chinese espionage concerns
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"Forever cruise" arrested at Singapore port, court records show
Gunman who carried out Poland mass shooting has died, police say
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Iran downplays new U.S. task force aimed at disrupting land routes
These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet
GOP Rep. Hill says he'll weigh whether Hegseth's actions merit impeachment
Leading Dem on midterms aftermath: "We're still in the fight of our lives"
