Employers added 177,000 jobs in April, topping analyst forecasts
Employers across the U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, a sign the labor market remains healthy despite concerns rising U.S. tariffs.
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What to know about the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal
The joint economic investment between the U.S. and Ukraine comes after China restricted exports of some rare earth minerals to the U.S.
Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
Are Trump's tariffs just punishing China for being good at what it does?
A Chinese exporter says Trump's tariffs simply aren't fair, while a U.S. buyer hopes for a trade war truce, because "China produces what you want."
That $119 swimsuit? With tariffs it will cost you $360.
Some retailers have started breaking out the cost of tariffs on customer purchases, highlighting the impact on consumers.
McDonald's cites tariffs in reporting biggest sales slump since COVID
The fast food giant said economic uncertainty sparked by tariffs is weighing on its customers and hurting in-store traffic.
Will Trump's tariffs lower your taxes? Here's what tax experts say.
President Trump says steep tariffs on U.S. imports will lead to lower taxes for Americans. Is he right?
Here the safest vehicles for new teen drivers
Millions of new drivers hit the road every year. An annual report highlights the safest vehicles for teen drivers at different price points.
Chamber of Commerce asks for tariff exemptions for small businesses
The Chamber of Commerce warns that U.S. small businesses do not have the capitol reserves to survive tariffs on foreign imports.
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Does gold lose value in a recession?
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What to do if your CD account matures this May
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MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising
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Americans fear going broke in retirement more than death, study finds
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Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
3 questions to ask about your retirement savings when stocks plunge
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What has DEI actually done for U.S. workers and employers?
President Trump has painted a bullseye on diversity, equity and inclusion. But what exactly is DEI, and what has it achieved?
The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.
Want to work at Chipotle? Be prepared to chat with AI.
Chipotle plans to deploy a conversational AI hiring system, dubbed "Ava Cado," across more than 3,500 restaurants.
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A loophole expires Friday. Here's what that means for shoppers.
Cheaper goods from China are no longer exempt from import duties, which could sharply raise points for consumers.
Plan for possible military parade on Trump's birthday includes troops, vehicles
Army plans for a potential military parade on President Trump's birthday in June include military vehicles and "thousands" of troops.
Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
Trump says his administration is revoking Harvard's tax-exempt status
"We are going to be taking away Harvard's Tax Exempt Status. It's what they deserve!" the president said in a post to Truth Social.
Employers added 177,000 jobs in April, topping analyst forecasts
Employers across the U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, a sign the labor market remains healthy despite concerns rising U.S. tariffs.
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A loophole expires Friday. Here's what that means for shoppers.
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Are Trump's tariffs just punishing China for being good at what it does?
A Chinese exporter says Trump's tariffs simply aren't fair, while a U.S. buyer hopes for a trade war truce, because "China produces what you want."
Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
Employers added 177,000 jobs in April, topping analyst forecasts
Employers across the U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, a sign the labor market remains healthy despite concerns rising U.S. tariffs.
What to know about the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal
The joint economic investment between the U.S. and Ukraine comes after China restricted exports of some rare earth minerals to the U.S.
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Plan for possible military parade on Trump's birthday includes troops, vehicles
Army plans for a potential military parade on President Trump's birthday in June include military vehicles and "thousands" of troops.
Are Trump's tariffs just punishing China for being good at what it does?
A Chinese exporter says Trump's tariffs simply aren't fair, while a U.S. buyer hopes for a trade war truce, because "China produces what you want."
Trump says his administration is revoking Harvard's tax-exempt status
"We are going to be taking away Harvard's Tax Exempt Status. It's what they deserve!" the president said in a post to Truth Social.
High-profile attorney launches new firm to push back on Trump crusade
Lowell has hired several attorneys who left firms that cut deals with the Trump administration.
Trump signs executive order cutting funding to PBS, NPR
The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies "to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS."
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RFK Jr. asks CDC for new measles treatment guidance
Kennedy claimed that drugs like budesonide and clarithromycin "have been shown very effective" for measles, but doctors say they don't fight the infection itself.
HHS redirects $500M to Trump appointee's vaccine project, bypassing reviews
The Department of Health and Human Services said it is redirecting funding from what it calls a wasteful Biden-era project on next-generation COVID vaccines.
Weight loss drugs may reverse signs of fatty liver disease, study finds
Researchers say semaglutide, the medication in Ozempic and Wegovy, may help reverse MASH, a progressive liver condition affecting millions of Americans.
SharkNinja recalls 1.8 million pressure cookers after burn injuries
The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries.
Diabetes deaths fall to lowest levels in years, in early CDC figures
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Earthquake, tsunami warning off coast of Chile and Argentina
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.
Are Trump's tariffs just punishing China for being good at what it does?
A Chinese exporter says Trump's tariffs simply aren't fair, while a U.S. buyer hopes for a trade war truce, because "China produces what you want."
U.K. court rejects Prince Harry's appeal over security
Prince Harry had been appealing a previous ruling by the U.K. High Court that let the British government significantly scale back his close protection detail while he's in the country.
Russell Brand appears in U.K. court on rape and assault charges
Actor and comedian Russell Brand has denied the allegations of sexual assault and other charges.
Teen detained after triple murder at hair salon is freed; 4 men arrested
Three youths aged 15 to 20 were killed in broad daylight at a hair salon in central Uppsala, about 45 miles north of Stockholm.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
Sean "Diddy" Combs rejects plea deal in sex trafficking, racketeering case
Sean "Diddy" Combs formally rejected a plea deal offer in court Thursday. It came during the final pre-trial hearing in his sex trafficking and racketeering case.
Nate Burleson faces his fear of sharks in cage-free dive
Nate Burleson dives into open waters in Hawaii to swim with Galapagos sharks, challenging his fear and changing his perspective.
Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri on podcast
Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, the voices behind the hit podcast "Jocks in Jills," share how their love for women's hockey is turning up the volume on the sport's excitement and potential.
Wilmer Valderrama on season finale of "NCIS"
Wilmer Valderrama talks with "CBS Mornings" about the upcoming "NCIS" finale, his nine seasons on the hit series, and why the show continues to draw millions of viewers worldwide.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
Ex-TV meteorologist fights deepfakes after her image was doctored in scams
Bree Smith, a Nashville mom, says the deepfakes quickly multiplied, accompanying offers for private dinners and intimate acts in exchange for hundreds of dollars.
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.
Mastercard launches AI program
Mastercard is working with companies to use artificial intelligence to help shoppers shop and make payments. William Antonelli, a contributor at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
Apple violated injunction in antitrust case, judge finds
Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite," filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging that Apple had built an illegal monopoly around its popular App Store.
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15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
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Karen Read trial key witness testifies
Jennifer McCabe, a key witness in Karen Read's second trial for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe, is back on the stand to tell her story of what occurred on the night O'Keefe died. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman has more.
Sean "Diddy" Combs rejects plea deal
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs rejected a plea deal offer on Thursday. The 55-year-old recording artist is facing federal charges that include sex trafficking and racketeering. He has pleaded not guilty. Jury selection is set to begin on Monday for his trial.
Teen detained after triple murder at hair salon is freed; 4 men arrested
Three youths aged 15 to 20 were killed in broad daylight at a hair salon in central Uppsala, about 45 miles north of Stockholm.
Student murdered by ex thought she was meeting him one last time
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Ex-agent, wife murdered after he testified against drug lord's son
Ivan Morales was a prosecution witness in the U.S. trial of Ruben Oseguera Gonzalez, the son of the country's most wanted man, "El Mencho."
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Astronaut joins all-female spacewalk 6 years after missing out
An astronaut who missed out on the first all-female spacewalk is getting her chance six years later.
Satellite launches on mission to "weigh" the world's 1.5 trillion trees
The European Space Agency's Biomass satellite is currently in orbit over the Amazon rainforest.
NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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Is Waltz's potential move a promotion?
News of Mike Waltz leaving his national security adviser post in the Trump administration was followed by confirmation that the president wanted him to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. CBS News' Weijia Jiang breaks down what this means for Waltz.
Karen Read trial key witness testifies
Jennifer McCabe, a key witness in Karen Read's second trial for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe, is back on the stand to tell her story of what occurred on the night O'Keefe died. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman has more.
Looking ahead on Trump's term
The Trump administration marked 100 days of the president's second term in office earlier this week. While the first 100 days are used as a benchmark, there are more than 1,300 days left. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez break down what to expect from the president and Congress.
Misty Copeland on fan letters inspiring book
Ballerina Misty Copeland made history nearly a decade ago as the first Black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Her new book, "Letters to Misty: How to Move Through Life with Confidence and Grace" offers advice on issues like body image and friendship, based on letters she's received from fans throughout her career.
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