Social Security garnishment for defaulted student loans is paused
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OECD forecasts a sharp economic slowdown in the U.S., citing tariffs
U.S. economic growth is likely to "slow markedly" this year and next, due to tariffs and uncertainty under the Trump administration.
Florida man says he suffered "catastrophic injuries" from Disney ride
Eugene Strickland is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for $50,000 over injuries he said he sustained after using one of the park's water slides.
Alaska Airlines reveals its first European destination
Alaska Airlines plans to expand service to a dozen global destinations over the next several years, starting with this European capital.
Disney lays off hundreds of employees
Walt Disney Co. confirmed it is laying off several hundred employees as part of a cost-cutting measure.
Budget bill would increase inequality, Nobel-winning economists say
Six Nobel laureate economists say GOP-backed "big beautiful bill" will hurt millions of Americans and weaken the U.S. economy.
McDonald's Snack Wrap is returning to U.S. menus. Here's what to know.
McDonald's iconic Snack Wrap is returning to the fast-food chain's menu on July 10.
Bill Gates says most of his $200 billion fortune will go to Africa
Bill Gates said on Monday that most of the $200 billion he plans to donate over the next two decades will be aimed at helping Africa.
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Judge scraps rules requiring employers to offer time off for abortions
Federal judge strikes down government regulations requiring most U.S. employers to accommodate workers for abortions.
What has DEI actually done for U.S. workers and employers?
President Trump has painted a bullseye on diversity, equity and inclusion. But what exactly is DEI, and what has it achieved?
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When a senator's husband landed on a travel watchlist, a phone call got him removed
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's husband, William Shaheen, had been briefly trailed by an air marshal.
"Ice battery" system being used to cool buildings and lower energy costs
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CDC official overseeing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations resigns
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
McDonald's Snack Wrap is returning to U.S. menus. Here's what to know.
McDonald's iconic Snack Wrap is returning to the fast-food chain's menu on July 10.
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Sarah Milgrim's parents and older brother spoke to CBS News for their first network TV interview since the deadly shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum.
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Alaska Airlines reveals its first European destination
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Social Security garnishment for defaulted student loans is paused
The Trump administration last month started garnishing paychecks and Social Security benefits to collect defaulted loans.
OECD forecasts a sharp economic slowdown in the U.S., citing tariffs
U.S. economic growth is likely to "slow markedly" this year and next, due to tariffs and uncertainty under the Trump administration.
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When a senator's husband landed on a travel watchlist, a phone call got him removed
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White House asks Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in approved funding
The package would cancel $9.4 billion in funding that Congress previously appropriated for NPR, PBS and USAID.
Trump admin. threatens California with legal action over transgender athletes
Days after a transgender high school athlete won two California track events, the Trump administration is threatening legal action.
Boulder suspect's family detained by ICE, set for expedited removal, Noem says
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem called the Boulder attack suspect Mohamed Soliman an "illegal alien" and "terrorist."
Judge says government must provide hormone therapy to transgender inmates
Three transgender inmates sued the Trump administration after President Trump issued an executive order that sought to restrict their access to gender-affirming care.
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CDC official overseeing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations resigns
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
Will norovirus surge early again this year? CDC urges tracking of new strain
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
Trump's budget bill continues GOP efforts to roll back Obamacare
President Trump's domestic policy legislation the House advanced in May includes a substantial rollback of the Affordable Care Act.
Pepto Bismol didn't help prevent travelers' diarrhea, small CDC study found
The active ingredient in Pepto Bismol, bismuth subsalicylate, may not help with prevention of diarrhea while traveling, a study found.
Measles vaccination rates have declined in most U.S. counties, study finds
Of the 2,066 counties the study looked at, 78% saw a decline in MMR vaccination rates. But rates can vary substantially within a state.
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5 police officers killed in Mexico ambush; patrol vehicle set on fire
Officials released an image of the slain officers' charred patrol vehicle after being completely engulfed in flames on a roadway.
Trump admin. intends to move Greenland from U.S. European Command
Moving Greenland to U.S. Northern Command, which is in charge of defending the homeland, is a symbolic statement.
New search launched 18 years after U.K. toddler vanished in Portugal
Madeleine McCann vanished from her family's vacation home in Portugal almost two decades ago. A new search is underway near a cottage previously used by the sole suspect.
Winner emerges in South Korea's election sparked by impeachment
South Korea's voters cast their ballots in a snap presidential election sparked by the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.
3 Brits accused of smuggling drugs face death penalty in Indonesia
Convicted drug smugglers in Indonesia are sometimes executed by firing squad.
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At Tribeca Festival 2025, music rules on screen and on stage
Documentaries and fiction films centered on musical artists dominate NYC's 2025 Tribeca Festival, with films devoted to Billy Joel, Miley Cyrus, Metallica, Billy Idol, Boy George and more.
Audra McDonald on "Gypsy"
Already the most Tony-nominated actor of all time, Audra McDonald could become the winningest performer ever if she takes home her seventh Tony Award this Sunday for her role as Mama Rose. She spoke to Gayle King about her journey.
Broadway star Audra McDonald reflects on what "legend" means to her
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Jonathan Joss, "King of the Hill" voice actor, killed in San Antonio, police say
Jonathan Joss was known for lending his voice to the role of John Redcorn in the animated sitcom "King of the Hill."
Disney lays off hundreds of employees
Walt Disney Co. confirmed it is laying off several hundred employees as part of a cost-cutting measure.
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Meta signs nuclear power deal for AI energy
Meta has signed a 20-year agreement to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy, joining the growing list of tech giants turning to nuclear energy to meet the demands of artificial intelligence. Bloomberg News tech reporter Riley Griffin has more.
Blue Origin spacecraft carries 6 to edge of space
A Blue Origin sub-orbital spacecraft successfully rocketed to an altitude more than 60 miles above the Earth Saturday with a crew of six. After separating from its booster, the capsule touched down in the West Texas desert about 10 minutes after liftoff.
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.
Colleges try to tackle A.I. in the classroom
Some colleges are turning to classic tactics to try to keep A.I. out of the classroom. Sales of lined composition test books — known as "blue books" — which students used to use to handwrite essays and answers on exams, are on the rise, the Wall Street Journal reported. Here's how schools are trying to tackle the exploding use of A.I.
Google, DOJ antitrust case ending soon
Google and the Justice Department are set to begin closing arguments in the historic antitrust case that started nine months ago when a federal judge ruled Google has a monopoly over the search engine market. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the latest updates.
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Astronomers' hunt for elusive "Planet Nine" takes surprising twist
U.S. astronomers hunting for "Planet Nine" have instead stumbled on what appears to be a new dwarf planet in the solar system's outer reaches.
More heat records, stronger storms almost certain in next 5 years, experts warn
Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world's top weather agencies forecast.
NOAA reveals 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
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Boulder attack suspects' family detained
The family of the man charged with attacking a group of pro-Israeli demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday has been taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
DOJ working to fight sextortion cases
The Justice Department is working to fight a growing number of sextortion cases which have quintupled over the last five years. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Sarah Milgrim's family speaks with CBS News
Robert Milgrim, the father of Sarah Milgrim, who was fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. last month, told CBS News that he's "a different person now than before this happened." Milgrim's family spoke with CBS News for their first network TV interview, airing Wednesday on "CBS Mornings" and "CBS Evening News."
Washington state dad sought after 3 young daughters found dead
A Washington state father is wanted for murder after his three young daughters were reported missing and then found dead.
Hotel security guard testifies in Combs trial
A former security guard at Los Angeles' InterContinental Hotel testified Tuesday that Sean "Diddy" Combs bribed him for the security video that showed Combs attacking Cassie Ventura. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest on the Combs trial.
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The northern lights could be visible in some U.S. states tonight
The northern lights — also called aurora borealis — could be visible in Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, northern parts of Idaho, Wyoming, Iowa, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire.
Trump withdraws NASA post nomination
President Trump withdrew his nomination for Jaren Isaacman, an Elon Musk ally, to lead NASA. Mr. Trump said he would soon announce a new nominee. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
White House pulls nomination for Trump's pick to lead NASA
Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who has close ties to Elon Musk, was President Trump's pick to serve as NASA administrator.
Blue Origin launches 6 passengers on sub-orbital trip to edge of space
It was Blue Origin's 12th flight carrying passengers to the edge of space and back since company founder Jeff Bezos flew the first such crewed mission in 2021.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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 a dozen or more people who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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FEMA chief questioned over comments
There was confusion among staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, after its acting chief said during a briefing he wasn't aware the U.S. had a hurricane season, three sources told CBS News. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Boulder attack suspects' family detained
The family of the man charged with attacking a group of pro-Israeli demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday has been taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
DHS: FEMA head's hurricane remarks were jokes
The Department of Homeland Security is responding after the acting head of FEMA reportedly said he wasn't aware the U.S. had a hurricane season. While DHS insists David Richardson was only joking, the comments still concerned some FEMA staff. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
DOJ working to fight sextortion cases
The Justice Department is working to fight a growing number of sextortion cases which have quintupled over the last five years. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Ukraine strikes key Russian bridge
Ukraine said it attacked the bridge linking Russia and the Crimea Peninsula on Tuesday. The bridge has since reopened. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more details.