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
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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.
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Federal Reserve governor to step down from role early
Adriana Kugler will resign from her role as a Federal Reserve governor — opening up a vacancy on the board as President Trump pressures the Fed to slash interest rates.
Multiple people shot in Montana, ATF says
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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.
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.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, moved to federal prison in Texas
Ghislaine Maxwell has been serving a 20-year prison sentence after she was convicted in 2021 for her role in helping Jeffrey Epstein recruit and abuse underage girls.
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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.
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.
Freeze dried fruit sold at Sam's Club recalled due to listeria
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Federal Reserve governor to step down from role early
Adriana Kugler will resign from her role as a Federal Reserve governor — opening up a vacancy on the board as President Trump pressures the Fed to slash interest rates.
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.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, moved to federal prison in Texas
Ghislaine Maxwell has been serving a 20-year prison sentence after she was convicted in 2021 for her role in helping Jeffrey Epstein recruit and abuse underage girls.
Trump says 2 nuclear subs to be positioned following Medvedev remark
President Trump says he has "ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions," after comments from Russia's former president.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end operations after federal cuts
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Freeze dried fruit sold at Sam's Club recalled due to listeria
Member's Mark freeze dried fruit variety packs were distributed and sold in Sam's Club retail stores across the majority of the country.
Americans are still waiting on Trump's pledge of IVF treatment for all
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Trump program for health data sharing
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Justin Timberlake reveals "relentlessly debilitating" Lyme disease diagnosis
Justin Timberlake, who wrapped up a two-year tour Wednesday, shared he has Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness, on Instagram.
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Trump says 2 nuclear subs to be positioned following Medvedev remark
President Trump says he has "ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions," after comments from Russia's former president.
Pre-Incan tomb with 1,000-year-old remains unearthed in Peru
Utility workers excavating trenches to expand an underground gas network in the capital of Peru unearthed two pre-Incan tombs.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Mike Huckabee visit Gaza aid site
President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited southern Gaza on Friday amid international outrage over starvation, aid shortages and deadly chaos near aid distribution sites.
African countries brace for impact as Trump announces further tariffs
South Africa, which has a strained relationship with President Trump, is the only African country singled out in the announcement with a 30% tariff increase on August 7.
South Korea's jailed ex-leader resists questioning by taking off his clothes
South Korea's jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol again refused to attend questioning by investigators Friday, using a new method to resist: He took off his prison uniform and lay down on the floor at his detention room.
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Directors of "Amy Bradley is Missing" say the family holds onto hope
"Amy Bradley is Missing," directed by Ari Mark and Phil Lott, explores the baffling case of 23-year-old Amy Bradley, who vanished while on a Caribbean cruise.
Paula Deen abruptly closes famous Georgia restaurant
Former Food Network star Paula Deen did not say why she suddenly closed the Georgia restaurant she and her sons opened in 1996.
Justin Timberlake says he has Lyme disease
Superstar Justin Timberlake, who recently finished his world tour, revealed in an online post that he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease. Before announcing his diagnosis, fans online expressed disappointment over Timberlake's performance at recent concerts.
Justin Timberlake reveals "relentlessly debilitating" Lyme disease diagnosis
Justin Timberlake, who wrapped up a two-year tour Wednesday, shared he has Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness, on Instagram.
Hulk Hogan's cause of death was a heart attack, medical examiner says
Hulk Hogan, 71, was pronounced dead at a hospital less than 90 minutes after medics arrived at his home in Clearwater, Florida.
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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 an app is using AI to help parents track their children's online habits
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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 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.
Mark Zuckerberg touts "personal superintelligence" — and glasses
Future generations of AI will help people realize their personal goals, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a blog post.
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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
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Here's what experts say about tsunami warnings in Hawaii, Japan and Russia
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Exploring embryo DNA modification and ethics
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Multiple people shot in Montana, ATF says
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said on social media that the shooting happened at a business in Anaconda, Montana.
Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to Texas prison
Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell has been transferred to a Bryan, Texas, prison, CBS News confirms. Maxwell was previously held in Tallahassee, Florida.
Trump clarifies comments on Epstein
President Trump made further comments about Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre's time at Mar-a-Lago. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
Netflix docuseries revisits Amy Bradley's disappearance
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Giuffre's family on Trump's Epstein claims
Virginia Giuffre's family is commenting on President Trump's remarks about his falling out with Jeffrey Epstein, which included mention of Giuffre's work at Mar-a-Lago. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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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
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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
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Artemis II on track for 2026 moon trip
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Trump on nuclear subs as response to Medvedev
President Trump says he ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in the "appropriate regions" as a response to comments made by Russia's former president. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Trump orders McEntarfer's firing
President Trump said he's ordered his administration to fire Dr. Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, on the same day new data was released showing weak job growth in July. The Labor Department also revised down the jobs data for May and June. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to Texas prison
Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell has been transferred to a Bryan, Texas, prison, CBS News confirms. Maxwell was previously held in Tallahassee, Florida.
White House reacts to alarming jobs report
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed new jobs data that may signal changes in the U.S. economy. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.
SpaceX rocket launches to ISS
A SpaceX rocket carrying four crew members to the International Space Station took off from Florida after its planned launch was scrubbed Thursday. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.