Student visa applicants advised to censor their social media posts
Counselors are urging foreign students applying to U.S. colleges to avoid certain topics online as the State Department scrutinizes their social media.
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Crypto kidnappings on the rise as criminals resort to "wrench attacks"
A rash of attacks on cryptocurrency owners is combining cybercrime with old-fashioned thuggery, experts say.
As Trump's tariffs face legal challenge, here are his other options
President Trump has a number of options at his disposal to implement tariffs, but none are as broad and aggressive as IEEPA.
These U.S. metro areas are among the best for first-time homebuyers
Personal finance site SmartAsset ranked these cities as the best markets for first-time buyers in terms of affordability and other factors.
Poll: Americans feel concern more than they feel secure about finances
Prices and finances are big factors in how Americans decide their summer plans.
Aldi accused by Oreo maker Mondelez of copying its packaging
Mondelez food company alleges Aldi "blatantly copies" distinctive packaging of its most popular snacks, including Oreo, Wheat Thins and Chips Ahoy!.
Trump says China is violating its trade agreement with the U.S.
President Trump said on Friday that China is violating the "fast deal" it made with the nation to pare back tariffs during negotiations.
Dog attacks on USPS workers rose last year. See cities with most attacks.
Incidents involving dog attacks against U.S. Postal Service workers rose to more than 6,000 cases last year, the USPS said.
Concern grows over whether the Hollywood industry can survive in California
After peaking in 2021, television production in the greater Los Angeles area fell by 58% in three years.
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Considering a gold investment this June? Here are four critical things to know about its price right now.
How much does a $200,000 annuity pay monthly?
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Credit card debt, interest rates and what borrowers should do right now
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CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
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Americans fear going broke in retirement more than death, study finds
Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement
Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
3 questions to ask about your retirement savings when stocks plunge
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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?
The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.
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2025 hurricane names include Andrew, Barry, Chantal. See the full list.
The 2025 list of hurricane names was last used in 2019. This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have an above-normal number of storms.
Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Concern grows over whether the Hollywood industry can survive in California
After peaking in 2021, television production in the greater Los Angeles area fell by 58% in three years.
Canadian wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate
More than 180 active wildfires were burning across Canada as of Saturday.
Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine mNexspike approved by FDA
The new COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna, mNexspike, is made in a way that allows for a lower dose.
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Concern grows over whether the Hollywood industry can survive in California
After peaking in 2021, television production in the greater Los Angeles area fell by 58% in three years.
Las Vegas may still dazzle, but its sparkle is coming at a steeper price
Higher prices haven't stopped convention traffic in Las Vegas, but casual trips are down.
As Trump's tariffs face legal challenge, here are his other options
President Trump has a number of options at his disposal to implement tariffs, but none are as broad and aggressive as IEEPA.
Key U.S inflation gauge shows price growth cooled in April
Consumer spending slowed despite rising incomes, potentially an early reaction to higher prices on some imported goods.
What we know about the bitcoin torture case in New York City
The investigation into the bitcoin torture case in New York City has revealed gruesome details about the alleged kidnapping and beating of an Italian man.
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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.
New German leader Friedrich Merz meeting Trump next week at the White House
Merz's office said the new German leader, who took the helm of Europe's biggest economy on May 6, will meet Trump on Thursday — the first in-person meeting between the two.
Pete Hegseth reassures allies that U.S. will support them against China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China.
Short-staffed NWS enters hurricane season in "uncharted territory"
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins during a tumultuous period at the National Weather Service, following significant cuts at the country's forecasting agency.
Trump fires director of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
President Trump announced Friday that he was ousting Director Kim Sajet, calling her a "highly partisan person, and a strong supporter of DEI, which is totally inappropriate for her position."
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Moderna's new COVID-19 vaccine mNexspike approved by FDA
The new COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna, mNexspike, is made in a way that allows for a lower dose.
Doctors found a tumor on her spine. They removed it through her eye.
Karla Flores was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. A misplaced MRI found a second, nearly inoperable, tumor on her spine.
Trump administration ending multiple HIV vaccine studies
"This is a setback of probably a decade for HIV vaccine research," one scientist said.
Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers sickens dozens
Nearly four dozen people are sick with salmonella food poisoning tied to an expanding cucumber recall, health officials say.
CDC steps up measles travel warning after spread in airplane
The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel.
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Canadian wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate
More than 180 active wildfires were burning across Canada as of Saturday.
Paris officials investigate vandalism at Holocaust memorial, 3 synagogues
The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed it had opened a probe for "damage committed on the grounds of religion."
New German leader Friedrich Merz meeting Trump next week at the White House
Merz's office said the new German leader, who took the helm of Europe's biggest economy on May 6, will meet Trump on Thursday — the first in-person meeting between the two.
Hamas says it responded to ceasefire proposal
Meanwhile, the U.N. Food Program said 77 trucks carrying aid were stopped by hungry people who took the food before the trucks were able to reach their destination.
Iran has increased its near weapons-grade uranium stockpile, watchdog says
The U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels.
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Fans turn out for estate sale at home of Tom Petty
Hundreds of rock and roll fans turned out this weekend for an estate sale at the Malibu, California, home of the late Tom Petty, who died of an overdose in 2017.
Concern grows over whether the Hollywood industry can survive in California
After peaking in 2021, television production in the greater Los Angeles area fell by 58% in three years.
Hollywood industry faces headwinds in California
In the wake of the Hollywood writers and actors strikes in 2023, film and television production in California has struggled mightily. The state lost roughly 40,000 film and TV jobs that year alone, according to federal data. Carter Evans examines whether the industry can rebound in California as it faces competition from across the globe.
Patti LuPone apologizes after Broadway community's open letter on her behavior
Hundreds of Broadway performers are speaking out against three-time Tony Awards winner Patti LuPone over what they say is a pattern of "inappropriate and unacceptable public comments."
Valerie Mahaffey, actress in "Desperate Housewives" and "Northern Exposure," dies at 71
Valerie Mahaffey died in Los Angeles Friday after battling cancer, her publicist said.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Meta to help develop new AI-powered military products
Meta is teaming with defense startup Anduril Industries to create new defense products that use AI and augmented reality.
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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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Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
What to know about Trump's flurry of pardons
President Trump flexed the power of his office this week, issuing a blitz of pardons and commutations. The president also said he would consider pardoning the men convicted in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Ali Bauman has more.
Feds arrest addiction CEO for allegedly conspiring to stalk journalists
Eric Spofford, 40, was accused of targeting journalists employed by New Hampshire Public Radio in retaliation for negative coverage.
Friends, family of New Orleans fugitives arrested for aiding jail escape
The 10 men who escaped from a New Orleans jail in mid-May received help from at least 15 people, many of them friends and family.
Two indicted in NYC crypto torture case
Two cryptocurrency investors have been indicted in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist in New York City. The disturbing case comes on the heels of a series of kidnappings targeting crypto magnates in Europe.
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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.
What to know about SpaceX's satellite launch
On Friday, SpaceX launched an advanced GPS satellite into medium-Earth orbit. SpaceX experienced some launch hiccups earlier this week and the Federal Aviation Administration is calling for an investigation. Micah Maidenberg, a space reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" with more. Plus, Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams reflect on their unexpected nine-month stay on the International Space Station.
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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a GPS III-7 navigation satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday. Here's how we covered it on "CBS News 24/7."
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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.
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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.
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
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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14 million honeybees escape after truck rollover
About 14 million honeybees escaped when a commercial truck overturned in Washington state Friday, near the border of Canada. More than two dozen beekeepers rushed in to help with the rescue effort.
Matchmaking service helps homeowners cut costs
In the middle of a housing crisis, a San Francisco startup is zeroing in on an untapped market with a surprising matchmaking app that is helping both college students and homeowners cut costs. Itay Hod explains.
Fans turn out for estate sale at home of Tom Petty
Hundreds of rock and roll fans turned out this weekend for an estate sale at the Malibu, California, home of the late Tom Petty, who died of an overdose in 2017.
My Mother's Murder Trials - Part 2
A daughter suspects her mother of a double murder. Years later, courtroom drama brings unsettling answers. CBS News chief correspondent Jim Axelrod reports for "48 Hours."
Hollywood industry faces headwinds in California
In the wake of the Hollywood writers and actors strikes in 2023, film and television production in California has struggled mightily. The state lost roughly 40,000 film and TV jobs that year alone, according to federal data. Carter Evans examines whether the industry can rebound in California as it faces competition from across the globe.