Inflation rate rose by 2.7% in July, CPI report shows
The inflation rate was cooler than expected, with July's CPI rising 2.7% on an annual basis.
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Trump delays China tariff hike for another 90 days
President Trump has extended a temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade war, preventing tariffs on China from leaping to at least 80%.
Bed Bath & Beyond brand returns with new store in Nashville
The first Bed Bath & Beyond Home store will open Friday in Nashville, where shoppers will be able to use legacy coupons to get discounts.
Trump names new BLS head after firing old commissioner amid weak jobs report
President Trump announced E.J. Antoni as his nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Monday, after he fired the former commissioner and blamed her for a weaker-than-expected jobs report.
Nvidia, AMD to pay U.S. government 15% of AI chip sales to China
The agreement between the chipmakers and the U.S. government will allow Nvidia and AMD to obtain export licenses to resume sales to China.
Ford to invest $5 billion in EV production. Here's what to know.
Ford unveiled a new assembly line on Monday, which CEO Jim Farley called the most radical change at Ford "since the Model T."
AOL to end its dial-up service in September
AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service and "associated software" on Sept. 30.
Paramount acquires UFC rights in 7-year deal with TKO Group
Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. and 30 "Fight Nights," TKO Group announced.
What to know about Trump's push to open 401(k) to crypto and private equity
President Trump signed an executive order that he says will democratize alternative investments for workers saving for retirement.
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Reverse mortgage pros and cons experts say to know in today's economy
A reverse mortgage can be a helpful tool, but this borrowing option has drawbacks, especially in this market.
What homebuyers shouldn't do before a September rate cut, according to experts
Certain missteps during this limbo period can hurt your chances of securing favorable loan terms, experts say.
Does debt forgiveness still make sense with inflation holding steady?
Debt forgiveness is typically a viable option worth considering, but is that true in this inflationary environment?
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Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
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What to know about Trump's push to open 401(k) to crypto and private equity
President Trump signed an executive order that he says will democratize alternative investments for workers saving for retirement.
Trump opens the door for crypto and private equity in your 401(k) plan
Under a new executive order signed by President Trump, workers could add higher-risk assets like cryptocurrencies to their 401(k)s.
How the FIRE movement is inspiring early retirees
Nik and Adinah Johnson, who retired in their forties, are part of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), a movement that looks at work as a means to an end, and where frugality buys freedom from the rat race.
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Women making strides at work have one thing in common: a college degree
New research shows a growing divide between women in the workforce who hold a college degree and those who do not.
Recent college graduates face a new obstacle in finding a job: AI
Unemployment is rising among recent college grads as employers turn to artificial intelligence to handle entry-level work.
Layoffs across the U.S. reach highest level since 2020. Here's why.
Companies have reported more than 744,000 job cuts this year — the highest figure since the first six months of 2020, according to an outplacement firm.
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Watch Live: Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees today
Earlier this year, President Trump ousted the Kennedy Center board members who had been appointed by former President Biden and took over as chairman of the board.
3-month-old endangered panther kittens killed by vehicle in Florida
Two panther kittens were found dead in Florida after a suspected vehicle strike, officials said. Their deaths mean at least 12 of the endangered animals were killed this year.
A record-low 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, new poll shows
Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
Drone video shows great white shark lurking near popular beaches
Clam fisherman David Lancaster was able to take drone footage of the shark swimming just beneath the surface.
Record glacier-related flooding predicted in Alaska's capital
Alaska's capital of Juneau is bracing for what could be record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.
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GE Appliances moving some output from China, Mexico to U.S. as part of $3B plan
GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations in the U.S.
McDonald's Japan scraps Pokemon card Happy Meals after grownups get greedy
McDonald's Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores.
DermaRite recalls antiseptic soaps and topical lotion due to infection risk
DermaRite Industries announced on Friday that it was voluntarily recalling three skin-cleansing products and an anti-itch lotion over microbial contamination concerns.
U.S. stocks rally toward record highs after better-than-expected inflation data
The U.S. stock market on Tuesday rose toward records after data suggested inflation in July was a touch better than economists expected.
Musk threatens to sue Apple over its exclusion of X or Grok from top apps
As of early Tuesday, the top app in Apple's App Store was TikTok, followed by Tinder, Duolingo, YouTube and Bumble.
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Watch Live: Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees today
Earlier this year, President Trump ousted the Kennedy Center board members who had been appointed by former President Biden and took over as chairman of the board.
mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
GE Appliances moving some output from China, Mexico to U.S. as part of $3B plan
GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations in the U.S.
California and Trump spar in court over military deployment in L.A.
Lawyers for President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom faced off over the National Guard deployment in Los Angeles — and debated whether they were subject to a "constitutional exception."
After CDC shooting, leadership vacuums and delays frustrate staff
CDC Director Susan Monarez held an all-hands meeting as staff remain shaken by the shooting rampage targeting the agency's headquarters in Atlanta.
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A record-low 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, new poll shows
Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
"Flesh-eating" bacteria risk increasing as ocean temperatures rise
Vibrio vulnificus, a so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria, lurks in warm ocean waters like those along Florida's Gulf Coast.
DermaRite recalls antiseptic soaps and topical lotion due to infection risk
DermaRite Industries announced on Friday that it was voluntarily recalling three skin-cleansing products and an anti-itch lotion over microbial contamination concerns.
Tennis star Monica Seles diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What is it?
Monica Seles is opening up about her journey with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with three years ago.
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New species of "deceptively cute" ancient whale found on beach
Scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying the species was "deceptively cute" but a dangerous predator.
McDonald's Japan scraps Pokemon card Happy Meals after grownups get greedy
McDonald's Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores.
Trump, Zelenskyy, NATO nations hold call ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Presidents Trump, Zelenskyy and numerous NATO leaders were holding a virtual meeting Wednesday ahead of Friday's scheduled summit between Mr. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
New human rights reports scale back criticism of El Salvador, but fault U.K.
The State Dept. said the 2024 reports on countries were "adjusted" to be "aligned to the administration's executive orders."
Zelenskyy on Trump-Putin summit: "Talks about us, without us, will not work" for Ukraine
Russia has signaled to the U.S. that it may be willing to end the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Tuesday.
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Taylor Swift fans gear up for new album
In a special "Talk of the Table" segment, USA Today's Taylor Swift reporter Bryan West joins "CBS Mornings" from Nashville to discuss the announcement and fan excitement.
Kid Cudi opens up in new memoir
Rapper and actor Kid Cudi, born Scott Mescudi, talks about his memoir "Cudi: The Memoir" where he recounts his struggles and the personal milestones that have brought him peace today.
Child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60
Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening!!," died Monday after a battle with cancer. She was 60.
Extended interview: Kid Cudi on new memoir
In his first TV interview about his new book, "Cudi: The Memoir," Scott Mescudi, known as rapper Kid Cudi, sits down with CBS News' Anthony Mason for one of his most candid conversations in recent years.
Danielle Spencer, child star from "What's Happening!!," dies at 60
Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening," Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 60.
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AI accounts impersonate doctors online
Artificial intelligence accounts that impersonate medical professionals on social media are on the rise. CBS News Confirmed producer Alex Clark joins to discuss.
ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission
ULA's Vulcan is replacing the company's workhorse Atlas 5 rocket and the already-retired Delta 4 family of launchers.
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.
Breaking down Trump's deal with Nvidia, AMD
The U.S. government has given artificial intelligence giants Nvidia and AMD the green light to sell some chips to China in exchange for a 15% cut of the revenue. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to dig into the deal and some of the other top AI stories.
Musk threatens to sue Apple over its exclusion of X or Grok from top apps
As of early Tuesday, the top app in Apple's App Store was TikTok, followed by Tinder, Duolingo, YouTube and Bumble.
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mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
New species of "deceptively cute" ancient whale found on beach
Scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying the species was "deceptively cute" but a dangerous predator.
Why ASMR is making a lot of noise
ASMR (or autonomous sensory meridian response) is the tingling sensation some people experience from certain sounds or visuals – a "brain massage," in the words of Maria Viktorovna, who's been called the "ASMR queen." Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Viktorovna about her wildly successful "Gentle Whispering" videos, and with physiology professor Craig Richard, who discusses ASMR's physical effects. Salie also visits Whisperwave, New York City's first ASMR spa. [Originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.]
Meteorite that ripped through Georgia home's roof is older than Earth
A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina.
Butterfly populations rapidly declining in Midwest
A new study finds that butterfly populations are rapidly declining in the Midwest. Elise Zipkin, one of the authors of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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National Guard troops arrive in D.C.
National Guard troops have arrived in Washington, D.C., following President Trump's announcement to combat crime. D.C. police were also placed under federal control. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Some CDC staff blame misinformation for attack
Law enforcement officials are sharing new details about last Friday's deadly attack on the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control. The update comes as some workers blame misinformation for the attack. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the story.
Police investigate after 2 bodies found in South Carolina clearing
The bodies appear to have been deliberately placed in a cleared rural area, Sumter County police said.
Authorities provide update on CDC shooting
The gunman in the deadly shooting outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Atlanta headquarters had no known criminal history, but had left a written note expressing his "discontent with the COVID-19 vaccination," the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a news conference Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more details.
Woman describes deadly Texas shooting
Three people, including a child, were killed after a gunman opened fire outside of a Target in Austin, Texas, police said. A woman was doing back-to-school shopping for her children when the shooting happened. "Everyone was afraid," she said. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has more details.
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ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission
ULA's Vulcan is replacing the company's workhorse Atlas 5 rocket and the already-retired Delta 4 family of launchers.
Meteorite that ripped through Georgia home's roof is older than Earth
A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina.
Space station astronauts return to Earth after 5-month mission
The splashdown off San Diego closed out a 148-day mission for two NASA astronauts, a Japanese flier and a Russian cosmonaut.
4 space station fliers undock, head for Saturday splashdown
Crew 10 is the first NASA-sponsored crew that will land in the Pacific Ocean. All previous NASA Crew Dragon flights ended with splashdowns off the Florida Gulf coast or the Atlantic Ocean.
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dies at age 97
Astronaut Jim Lovell circled the moon on Apollo 8 and helped bring Apollo 13 home safely despite a mishap far from Earth.
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Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Sneak peek: Who Poisoned Angela Craig?
ENCORE: A mother of six becomes deathly ill with unusual symptoms. Investigators suspect she was murdered with a poisoned protein shake. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Why more women are leaving the U.S. workforce
More than 200,000 women who are 20 years or older have left the U.S. workforce since January, new jobs report data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows. Alana Semuels, a senior correspondent at TIME, joins with more.
Trump, Zelenskyy hold virtual meeting
President Trump and Vice President Vance will participate on Wednesday in a virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies ahead of Friday's Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. The White House has said Friday's meeting between Mr. Trump and Putin is not expected to bring a peace deal, but it will potentially lead to a meeting between the two leaders and Zelenskyy.
Taylor Swift fans gear up for new album
In a special "Talk of the Table" segment, USA Today's Taylor Swift reporter Bryan West joins "CBS Mornings" from Nashville to discuss the announcement and fan excitement.
Kid Cudi opens up in new memoir
Rapper and actor Kid Cudi, born Scott Mescudi, talks about his memoir "Cudi: The Memoir" where he recounts his struggles and the personal milestones that have brought him peace today.