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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Anna Wintour stepping back from editorial role at U.S. Vogue
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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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Photos: Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez's wedding draws celebrity crowd
While the ceremony itself is set for Saturday at an undisclosed location, movie stars, TV personalities and business titans were seen arriving at the Madonna dell'Orto church on Thursday.
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Climate movement strikes back with class action lawsuit against EPA
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Photos: Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez's wedding draws celebrity crowd
While the ceremony itself is set for Saturday at an undisclosed location, movie stars, TV personalities and business titans were seen arriving at the Madonna dell'Orto church on Thursday.
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Anna Wintour stepping back from editorial duties at U.S. Vogue
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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.
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Climate movement strikes back with class action lawsuit against EPA
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Senate Democrats question "obliteration" of Iran's nuclear sites
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Experts say halting U.S. funds for Gavi vaccine alliance will cost lives
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RFK Jr.'s vaccine committee votes against rarely used flu shot preservative
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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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CDC to hire former head of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr.
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Lalo Schifrin, composer of iconic "Mission: Impossible" theme, dies at 93
The Argentine won four Grammys and was nominated for six Oscars, including five for original score for "Cool Hand Luke," "The Fox," "Voyage of the Damned," "The Amityville Horror" and "The Sting II."
Photos: Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez's wedding draws celebrity crowd
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco found guilty of sex abuse
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North Korea to open its biggest tourist site, still largely blocks foreigners
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Senate Democrats question "obliteration" of Iran's nuclear sites
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Lalo Schifrin, composer of iconic "Mission: Impossible" theme, dies at 93
The Argentine won four Grammys and was nominated for six Oscars, including five for original score for "Cool Hand Luke," "The Fox," "Voyage of the Damned," "The Amityville Horror" and "The Sting II."
With "Princess of Power," MARINA steps into her next era
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Josh Gondelman on new special
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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
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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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James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
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First close-up images of Mars ridges show "dramatic evidence" of water
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Killer whales caught on video grooming each other with seaweed
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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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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco found guilty of sex abuse
Wander Franco was accused of having a relationship with a girl who was 14 at the time, and of transferring thousands of dollars to her mother to consent to the illegal relationship.
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The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
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Texas hikes tuition for undocumented students
Undocumented college students in Texas will now have to pay out-of-state tuition beginning in the fall. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the details.
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A rare solar eclipse on Saturn, caused by its moon Titan, is now visible from Earth with a telescope -- if you can catch a glimpse of it.
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