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Elon Musk had claimed that DOGE found evidence of 150-year-olds receiving Social Security benefits.
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Elon Musk had claimed that DOGE found evidence of 150-year-olds receiving Social Security benefits.
The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.
Ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has an uncommon style of giving that has brought meaningful change to charities, a new report finds.
The recall involves "Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes" packs that contain undeclared wheat and eggs, posing a risk for those with allergies.
USDA said it's trying to rescind the firings this weekend of several employees who had worked on the bird flu.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a lower-cost version of the iPhone 16. The new phone includes AI features.
President Trump said his administration is considering dividend checks based on savings found by DOGE. Economists are skeptical.
Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits, but executives expressed caution about an uncertain economic landscape.
Pet owners cautioned after tests confirm Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two cats living in different households.
Considering a gold investment? Here's everything you should know right now.
Homeowners looking to borrow $60,000 worth of home equity should crunch the monthly costs. Here's what it costs now.
Short-term CD account interest rates are still relatively high. Here's what a $5,000 CD can earn if opened now.
The proposed merger would join two internet TV bundles that together have 6.2 million subscribers.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
Scammers are using AI-powered voice-cloning tools to prey on people. But experts say there's a simple way to protect you and your family.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — the two richest people on the planet — are squabbling over social media. No, really.
Trading in Trump Media, owner of Truth Social, was halted briefly on Tuesday after the stock suddenly plunged.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, long a powerful Republican leader in the Senate, won't be running for reelection in 2026.
"It requires speaking out. It requires saying, 'That violates the law. That violates the authorities of the executive,'" Sen. Lisa Murkowski said.
President Trump said his administration is considering dividend checks based on savings found by DOGE. Economists are skeptical.
President Claudia Sheinbaum also said Mexico will expand its legal action against U.S. gun manufacturers following the decision to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Kerry Doyle expected to hear up to 700 cases a year regarding asylum, permanent residence and removal – until she was fired under the Trump administration.
Hamas released the bodies of 4 Israeli hostages including, it's believed, the youngest captive taken in the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack, Kfir Bibas, and his brother and mother.
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on Kash Patel's nomination to serve as director of the FBI.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
Hanceville Police Chief Jason Marlin and four of his officers are accused of multiple crimes, including removing evidence from the department's evidence room.
Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning.
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
President Trump said his administration is considering dividend checks based on savings found by DOGE. Economists are skeptical.
Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits, but executives expressed caution about an uncertain economic landscape.
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, long a powerful Republican leader in the Senate, won't be running for reelection in 2026.
The latest bird flu detections come as the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to rehire bird flu experts that were fired as part of DOGE cost-cutting efforts.
President Trump said his administration is considering dividend checks based on savings found by DOGE. Economists are skeptical.
Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits, but executives expressed caution about an uncertain economic landscape.
The recall involves "Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes" packs that contain undeclared wheat and eggs, posing a risk for those with allergies.
Elon Musk had claimed that DOGE found evidence of 150-year-olds receiving Social Security benefits.
The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.
President Trump said his administration is considering dividend checks based on savings found by DOGE. Economists are skeptical.
Kerry Doyle expected to hear up to 700 cases a year regarding asylum, permanent residence and removal — until she was fired under the Trump administration.
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, long a powerful Republican leader in the Senate, won't be running for reelection in 2026.
President Claudia Sheinbaum also said Mexico will expand its legal action against U.S. gun manufacturers following the decision to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
"It requires speaking out. It requires saying, 'That violates the law. That violates the authorities of the executive,'" Sen. Lisa Murkowski said.
The latest bird flu detections come as the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to rehire bird flu experts that were fired as part of DOGE cost-cutting efforts.
The recall involves "Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes" packs that contain undeclared wheat and eggs, posing a risk for those with allergies.
Pet owners cautioned after tests confirm Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two cats living in different households.
A clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the effects of a targeted mRNA vaccine on early-stage pancreatic cancer patients.
Krystena Murray is seeking a jury trial, $75,000 in judgment and other damages after the IVF mix-up.
Egypt is promising a viable alternative to Trump's controversial Gaza plan with broad support that would keep Palestinians "in their homeland."
President Claudia Sheinbaum also said Mexico will expand its legal action against U.S. gun manufacturers following the decision to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
A court has found former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for forcibly kissing player Jenni Hermoso after their World Cup win.
Four men were sentenced to 25 years for the "honor killing" of a woman stabbed to death in broad daylight in front of her three-year-old daughter.
"His friend witnessed the crocodile resurface, maul the victim's body and drag it into the current," police said.
"Beyond the Gates" is making history as the first soap opera in decades to feature a Black family at its center as it follows the powerful Dupree family.
CBS's new drama "Beyond the Gates" is the first daytime soap opera greenlit in 25 years—and the first Black-led soap in over three decades. The series follows the powerful Dupree family navigating life in an affluent Maryland suburb. Tamara Tunie and Daphnée Duplaix join "CBS Mornings."
Blake Lively alleged she was not the only woman concerned about Justin Baldoni's "unwelcome and uncomfortable behavior."
Cynthia Erivo is set to host the 2025 Tony Awards, which will take place on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Here's when nominations will be announced.
In "Dream State," by Eric Puchner unveils a story of life's sudden realizations and relationships. In this excerpt, Garrett grapples with his emotions and his unexpected happiness as he watches Cece, whose presence stirs long-forgotten feelings.
Apple has revealed its new budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone 16e, starting at $599 and touting new AI features and a stronger battery. Bridget Carey, editor-at-large for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new phone.
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down Apple's newest basic iPhone that will be available later this month. The 16e has AI tools and is a lower-cost option compared to the iPhone 16.
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.
A school in Minnesota is encouraging its students to ditch their phones during "phone-free February." CBS News Minnesota's Kirsten Mitchell has the details and reaction.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a lower-cost version of the iPhone 16. The new phone includes AI features.
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
A clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the effects of a targeted mRNA vaccine on early-stage pancreatic cancer patients.
Archaeologists in Egypt have found the tomb of King Thutmose II — the first discovery of an ancient royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
Hanceville Police Chief Jason Marlin and four of his officers are accused of multiple crimes, including removing evidence from the department's evidence room.
Four men were sentenced to 25 years for the "honor killing" of a woman stabbed to death in broad daylight in front of her three-year-old daughter.
Two teenagers are under arrest for allegedly plotting what the FBI is calling "a mass casualty attack" at a Houston-area high school.
Bryan Kohberger's lawyers argued law enforcement violated his constitutional rights when they used Investigative Genetic Genealogy to identify possible suspects.
Andrew Lester pleaded guilty in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang the White man's doorbell by mistake.
The debris left spectacular luminous trails visible in the sky in western Poland, according to witnesses.
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he would not seek reelection to the Senate after his current term. McConnell has been a U.S. senator from Kentucky since 1985. See McConnell's full remarks from the Senate floor.
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director as Democrats warn he could use the agency to target President Trump's perceived political enemies. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) tells the Associated Press he won't run for reelection in 2026. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
The Vatican has given an encouraging update on Pope Francis' condition, saying there was a slight improvement in his blood testing as the pontiff's hospital stay for pneumonia continues. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane reports.
A court has found former Spanish Soccer Federation president Luis Rubiales of sexual assault for non-consensually kissing player Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the Women's World Cup in 2023. Rubiales will not face jail time and has been ordered to pay a fine of 10,800 euros.