GOP bill could shift wealth from young to older generations, study finds
Older, wealthier Americans would see the biggest lifetime benefit from the Republican budget bill, while younger generations could see losses, a new analysis says.
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U.S. economy shrank more than previously thought in early 2025
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Too sick to work, some Americans worry Trump's bill will strip their insurance
Republicans claim 4.8 million Americans on Medicaid who could work choose not to. The GOP's work-requirement legislation could sweep up disabled people who say they're unable to hold jobs.
Nestle to stop using artificial dyes in U.S. foods, beverages by mid-2026
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In-N-Out Burger sues YouTuber who it says posed as an employee
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Fortnite players charged for unwanted items set for $126 million refund
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New GDP data shows the U.S. economy shrank at an 0.5% annual pace from January through March, the first quarterly drop in three years.
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The State Department could begin laying off hundreds of Washington, D.C.-based staff, according to internal correspondence.
Supreme Court lets South Carolina block Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court rejected Planned Parenthood's challenge to South Carolina's attempt to bar the organization from participating in its Medicaid program.
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U.S. economy shrank more than previously thought in early 2025
New GDP data shows the U.S. economy shrank at an 0.5% annual pace from January through March, the first quarterly drop in three years.
GOP bill could shift wealth from young to older generations, study finds
Older, wealthier Americans would see the biggest lifetime benefit from the Republican budget bill, while younger generations could see losses, a new analysis says.
Too sick to work, some Americans worry Trump's bill will strip their insurance
Republicans claim 4.8 million Americans on Medicaid who could work choose not to. The GOP's work-requirement legislation could sweep up disabled people who say they're unable to hold jobs.
Nestle to stop using artificial dyes in U.S. foods, beverages by mid-2026
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Fortnite players charged for unwanted items set for $126 million refund
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White House pushes "big, beautiful bill" as GOP faces roadblocks in Senate
The White House is making a push on the centerpiece legislation of President Trump's second term, hosting "One, Big, Beautiful Event" on Thursday.
State Dept. layoffs could start as soon as Friday, as high court decision looms
The State Department could begin laying off hundreds of Washington, D.C.-based staff, according to internal correspondence.
Supreme Court lets South Carolina block Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood
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Too sick to work, some Americans worry Trump's bill will strip their insurance
Republicans claim 4.8 million Americans on Medicaid who could work choose not to. The GOP's work-requirement legislation could sweep up disabled people who say they're unable to hold jobs.
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RFK Jr.'s vaccine committee votes on new RSV immunization, flu shots
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Nestle to stop using artificial dyes in U.S. foods, beverages by mid-2026
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CDC to hire former head of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr.
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3 years since Roe v. Wade was overturned
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How AI is helping solve an ancient mystery from the Roman Empire
An expert said there could be more scrolls out there as artificial intelligence and other new technology helps to decipher the ancient messages.
Selfies of woman "dripping in diamonds" prompt her arrest for jewelry theft
A woman in the U.K. has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for stealing hundreds of expensive accessories from a jewelry store that she previously managed.
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Iran's leader issues claims of victory over Israel and the U.S.
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Bear on runway halts flights at airport: "We're in a stalemate"
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"18 Months" tells adoption story
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AI is helping to solve an ancient mystery
Artificial intelligence is helping to solve an ancient mystery from the Roman Empire. It involves scrolls from a library that was buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Bumble to lay off 30% of workforce as it moves to slash costs
Bumble plans to cut hundreds of jobs, with CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd saying the online dating business is at an "inflection point."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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SpaceX rocket lifts off for historic mission
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Anthropic wins AI copyright case, but must face trial on pirated books
Anthropic didn't violate U.S. copyright law when the AI company used millions of legally purchased books to train its chatbot, judge rules.
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First close-up images of Mars ridges show "dramatic evidence" of water
The new images by the Curiosity rover on Mars show "dramatic evidence" of ancient groundwater in crisscrossing low ridges, NASA said.
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Trump administration's cuts to National Science Foundation blocked
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
French scientists discover new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
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Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
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Selfies of woman "dripping in diamonds" prompt her arrest for jewelry theft
A woman in the U.K. has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for stealing hundreds of expensive accessories from a jewelry store that she previously managed.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against reports about preliminary intelligence assessments regarding the strikes against Iran's nuclear sites. CBS News' Olivia Gazis and Willie James Inman have more.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed leaks of initial intelligence assessments regarding President Trump's strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. CBS News' Sam Vinograd and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Supreme Court to decide on major case
The Supreme Court's term is about to end, and several cases are still pending. An opinion on a case regarding nationwide injunctions is expected, and it could impact President Trump's birthright citizenship order. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Supreme Court case on Medicaid funds
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court is allowing South Carolina to block Planned Parenthood from accessing Medicaid funds. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
New details on strikes against Iran sites
The Pentagon provided more details on the mission to strike several of Iran's nuclear sites approved by President Trump. The details were made public during a press conference with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with more.