Tesla stock falls on first day in S&P 500
On paper, Tesla is worth more than Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors, Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Nissan and Daimler combined.
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House Democrats issue subpoenas in probe of interference at CDC
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis said "efforts to interfere with scientific work at CDC were far more extensive and dangerous than previously known."
Holiday toy shortage, shipping backlog causing "imperfect storm"
The backlog has some people resorting to novel strategies to snag that hard-to-find product just in time for Christmas.
What we know about the new strain of COVID in the U.K.
"It's probably not more lethal," Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CBS News, but added that "It seems like this new strain is more contagious."
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, then earthquake rattles area
Eruption on state's Big Island prompted warning about falling ash, triggers minor earthquake.
The gardener by the Bay
Katie Delwiche's San Francisco gardening business is focused on growth — of her plants and in her clients' lives.
Biden receives first dose of COVID vaccine, stressing its safety
Mr. Biden joins a growing list of public officials who have shared their experiences getting inoculated against COVID-19 as part of efforts to build public trust in its safety.
Jupiter and Saturn will form the first "double planet" in 800 years
The largest planets in our solar system will soon align for the great conjunction — the greatest skywatchers have observed since medieval times.
Shipments of Moderna's COVID vaccine begin distribution in the U.S.
Workers began packaging boxes of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the United States — and are expected to be given out starting Monday.
Ariana Grande is engaged to boyfriend Dalton Gomez
The 27-year-old shared a photo of a gleaming diamond ring on her left finger with the caption "forever and then some."
Fort Drum soldier held in shooting death of fellow soldier
Authorities say Cpl. Hayden Harris left upstate New York base to meet Jamaal Mellish for "some type of vehicle exchange."
Employers can bar unvaccinated workers, government says
Although some people may be exempt, most workers could be required to get a shot, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has said.
Lawmakers reach agreement on COVID economic relief package
Overall government funding was also extended another day to avoid a shutdown and provide time to add the virus package to the funding bill.
Paragliding Santa rescued after getting caught In power lines
"He was just flying over here to drop off some candy canes for the kids," one neighbor said.
Alfred Farrar, ex-Tuskegee Airman, dies just short of 100th birthday
He would have hit the century mark this week. His son says he never said much about his military service. The elder Farrar was an FAA engineer for four decades.
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
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Susie Wiles' old lobbying firm in crosshairs of MAGA feud
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.
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Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader
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