Trump fires labor statistics chief after disappointing job numbers
President Trump said he ordered his administration to fire Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after the July jobs report.
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Tesla ordered to pay $200 million in punitive damages over fatal crash
Tesla must pay a total of $329 million in damages after a court found the electric car maker partially liable for a 2019 crash.
AI is leading to thousands of job losses, report finds
The advent of AI in the workplace is one factor behind a spike in layoffs this year, new labor data shows.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end operations after federal cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a nonprofit that provides funds to public radio and TV stations, including NPR and PBS.
Employers added 73,000 jobs in July, falling short of forecasts
Hiring across the U.S. was weaker than expected in July, a sign the labor market is shifting into lower gear.
Stocks slide as investors digest hiring slowdown and new U.S. tariffs
Stocks are slumping after labor data showed that hiring across the U.S. was weaker than expected in July and investors assessed the impact of tariffs.
Trump unveils new tariffs on dozens of countries
The Trump administration is poised to hit dozens of nations around the world with higher tariffs.
Student loan interest for millions resumes on Aug. 1. Here's what to know.
Millions of borrowers in forbearance through the SAVE plan will see interest start accruing on Friday. Here's what to know.
How new U.S. tariffs on the EU and U.K. could affect the cost of booze
Steep American tariffs on the European Union and United Kingdom could mean higher prices for imported wines and spirits, merchants say.
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$10,000 3-month CD vs. $10,000 high-yield savings account: Which earns more interest now?
Both CDs and high-yield savings accounts have high rates now. Here's which earns more interest on a $10,000 deposit.
$100,000 HELOCs: 3 questions homeowners should ask before borrowing equity now
Homeowners should avoid jumping into a $100,000 HELOC without knowing the answers to these three timely questions.
Why 1-ounce gold bars could be a smart investment this August
Want to add physical gold to your investment portfolio? If so, 1-ounce gold bars could be your best bet right now.
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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.
MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
Retirement
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.
Americans are holding off on retirement over money concerns, study finds
About 23% of people over 50 want to delay their retirements over financial readiness and economic worries, a survey found.
Half of all private-sector workers lack access to a retirement plan
Tens of millions of Americans are unable to save for retirement through their jobs. "That's not a gap — it's a crisis," one expert says.
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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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Trump claims banks discriminate against conservatives through debanking
President Trump said two major banks turned down his business. Here's why conservatives are concerned with so-called debanking.
Trump fires 5 members of Puerto Rico's financial oversight board
A White House official said the five were fired because of their exorbitant salaries and ineffective oversight.
Manhunt for Montana bar shooter is state's highest priority, governor says
As the search for Michael Paul Brown stretched into its fifth day, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed an executive order freeing up more resources for local law enforcement.
New study showcases where home prices dropping the most
U.S. home prices are dropping the most in the South and West, according to a new report from Realtor.com.
A cancer diagnosis can cause out-of-pocket costs to surge, study finds
New research underscores the financial burden a cancer diagnosis can impose on patients.
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Trump claims banks discriminate against conservatives through debanking
President Trump said two major banks turned down his business. Here's why conservatives are concerned with so-called debanking.
New study showcases where home prices dropping the most
U.S. home prices are dropping the most in the South and West, according to a new report from Realtor.com.
A cancer diagnosis can cause out-of-pocket costs to surge, study finds
New research underscores the financial burden a cancer diagnosis can impose on patients.
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.
The labor market just hit a wall. Here's what it means for the economy.
Friday's unexpectedly weak jobs report signals that some sectors are cutting back on hiring amid economic uncertainty.
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Trump fires 5 members of Puerto Rico's financial oversight board
A White House official said the five were fired because of their exorbitant salaries and ineffective oversight.
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys argue against unsealing grand jury testimony
"Jeffrey Epstein is dead. Ghislaine Maxwell is not," Maxwell's attorney David Markus wrote in the court filing.
Trump administration officially ends "5 things" emails for federal workers
The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week has officially ended the practice.
DOJ publishes list of 35 "sanctuary" jurisdictions, vowing more lawsuits
The DOJ published a list of "sanctuary" jurisdictions, vowing to sue them for limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents.
Crime down in every category in 2024, FBI report says
Murder, other violent crimes and motor vehicle thefts all declined in 2024, according to the latest report from the FBI.
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No reward in Trump's law for states that rejected Obama's Medicaid expansion
GOP lawmakers in 10 states have refused for a decade to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. But when President Trump got another whack at Obamacare, these holdout states went unrewarded.
Study finds sharp spike in colon cancer cases
A new report from the American Cancer Society found that over a four-year period, the number of colon cancer cases among Americans ages 45 to 49 has nearly doubled. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Florida officials warn about risks of raw milk after 21 people sickened
Florida health officials say 21 people, including six children, were sickened by E. coli and campylobacter bacteria linked to raw milk, and seven were hospitalized.
More early stage colon cancers found due to more screenings, research shows
As more people aged 45-49 are getting screened for colon cancer, more early stage diagnoses are being made, according to new research from the American Cancer Society.
Medical groups respond to being kicked out of CDC vaccine process
The nation's top medical organizations are speaking out after U.S. health officials told them they will no longer help establish vaccination recommendations.
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Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, death certificate shows
The death certificate for Ozzy Osbourne listed his occupation as "Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend."
200 crocodiles killed after reptiles resorted to "cannibalistic behavior"
A video that circulated on social media this year showed teenagers throwing stones at the crocodiles, prompting authorities to take action.
4 dead, 50 missing after flash floods and landslide hit Indian village
The flash floods, triggered by a cloudburst, swept through the village of Dharali, a popular tourist destination dotted with hotels and restaurants.
Titan sub's owner used "intimidation tactics" to avoid scrutiny, report finds
The U.S. Coast Guard issued its final report on the deadly 2023 incident, which killed five people aboard OceanGate's Titan submersible when it imploded on an expedition to see the wreckage of the Titanic.
American climate journalist Alec Luhn missing on Norwegian glacier
A search is underway for award-winning climate journalist Alec Luhn, a Wisconsin native, who is missing on a Norwegian glacier.
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MTV announces 2025 Video Music Award nominees. See the full list.
Lady Gaga tops the list of nominees for the 2025 Video Music Awards. Here are all the VMA nominations, and how you can vote for your favorite artists.
Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, death certificate shows
The death certificate for Ozzy Osbourne listed his occupation as "Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend."
The Fray reunites with new music
Nearly two decades after their breakout hit "How to Save a Life," The Fray is back. Band members Joe King, Dave Welsh and Ben Wysocki join "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about reuniting, their next chapter, and what fans can expect on tour.
Daniel Dae Kim on new series "Butterfly"
Named one of TIME's 100 most influential people of 2025, Daniel Dae Kim stars and serves as executive producer in the upcoming series, "Butterfly." He joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's high-stakes story.
First MTV VMA nominations revealed
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals select nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, with big names featured across Best Pop, Best Country and Best Album categories.
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The A.I. Divide | America Unfiltered
A.I. is advancing faster than ever. This week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicted that superintelligent artificial intelligence is within reach — and claims it will unlock a new era of personal empowerment. But how do everyday Americans feel about this? In this episode of America Unfiltered, CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down new national polling data and hears directly from people across the country to explore the question: Is A.I. a breakthrough for humanity — or a threat to it? America Unfiltered is a bold and revealing segment from the CBS News Streaming Originals team. Each installment begins with fresh polling data on cultural flashpoints that shape daily life — but don't always make the headlines. Mixing data, raw commentary, and diverse perspectives, this series offers an honest look at what unites us, divides us, and how we really feel about the world we're living in.
AI is leading to thousands of job losses, report finds
The advent of AI in the workplace is one factor behind a spike in layoffs this year, new labor data shows.
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.
How an app is using AI to help parents track their children's online habits
The CEO of Aura said he used medical experts to help him create the app. The professionals train AI models to analyze a child's language patterns, online tone, emotional state and late-night activity.
How AI can can detect kid's mood when online
A new online tool by digital security company Aura is trying to tackle the mental health crisis. The feature called Balance is marketed as the first to use artificial intelligence technology to monitor a child's online habits and wellbeing.
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Coast Guard report on OceanGate accident
The U.S. Coast Guard released its report on the OceanGate submersible implosion that occurred in June 2023. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Billions of starfish died in a decade-long epidemic. Scientists now know why.
A sea star wasting disease sparked a mass die-off from Mexico to Alaska, devastating more than 20 species and continuing today.
Lightning "megaflash" recognized as new world record
A lightning flash that extended 515 miles from eastern Texas to near Kansas City, Missouri, in 2017 is recognized as being the longest horizontal distance.
Researchers say they've discovered the potato's origins
The origin of potatoes has puzzled scientists for years, but researchers now say they've found an unlikely ancestor: tomatoes.
Special cards await astronaut at ISS
SpaceX Falcon 9 is scheduled for liftoff Thursday, carrying a crew to the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Zena Cardman is the commander of the mission. She was supposed to launch last year, but issues with Boeing's Starliner changed those plans. Now set to blast off into space, Cardman has special notes from her father, sent before he died last August, waiting for her at the ISS.
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Manhunt for Montana bar shooter is state's highest priority, governor says
As the search for Michael Paul Brown stretched into its fifth day, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed an executive order freeing up more resources for local law enforcement.
Crime down in 2024, FBI report shows
Crime decreased in every category in 2024, according to new FBI data released Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Key House committee subpoenas over Epstein
The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed multiple people over the Jeffrey Epstein files, including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more details.
Details of quadruple murder suspect's arrest
A man suspected of murdering four family members in Tennessee has been captured after a four-day manhunt, authorities said. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
In a first, Tennessee executes man with implanted heart device
Byron Black's execution marked the first time a man has been put to death with a working defibrillator in his chest, experts say.
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Crew Dragon docks with space station after problem-free rendezvous
The arrival of Crew 11 clears the way for four other station fliers to return to Earth next week after a 145-day stay in space.
NASA and SpaceX launch crew to space station on second try
The three-man one-woman crew plans to spend at least six months and possibly longer aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX launch to ISS scrubbed
A SpaceX rocket set to launch a NASA crew to the International Space Station has been delayed for bad weather. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood have more.
Former astronaut twins Mark and Scott Kelly on NASA cuts, SpaceX flight
Mark and Scott Kelly, twin brothers and former NASA astronauts, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about how the agency is set to lose 20% of its workforce, the SpaceX flight and more.
SpaceX rocket to launch crew to ISS
NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, who was bumped from an earlier flight to the International Space Station, could launch into space today on a SpaceX rocket. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
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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
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.
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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Zelenskyy has "productive" talk with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that he had a productive talk with President Trump focused on ending the war with Russia. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
2025 MTV VMA nominations: What to know
The nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced with Lady Gaga on the ballot in 12 categories, leading all artists. Chris Willman, senior music writer and chief music critic at Variety, joined CBS News to discuss the awards.
Trump: We're entitled to 5 more seats in Texas
President Trump is urging Texas Republicans to re-shape the state's congressional districts in order to flip five U.S. House seats ahead of next year's midterms. The president said in a phone interview on CNBC Tuesday morning that his party is entitled to those seats. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos and David Becker have more.
Analysis of how much DOGE is actually saving
President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency maintains it is cutting costs in a major way, but a new CBS News analysis finds the savings are just a fraction of what DOGE claims they are.
Details on House subpoenas over Epstein files
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday issued subpoenas to several former attorneys general and FBI directors, as well as former President Bill Clinton, for testimony related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.