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Express files for bankruptcy, plans to close nearly 100 stores Ohio-based clothing retailer intends to use bankruptcy process to facilitate sale of company to WHP Global. 10M ago

Hotter temperatures mean higher utility costs for millions of Americans Over half of U.S. counties face potentially higher utility expenses as the mercury rises, a new analysis finds. 1H ago

U.S. News lists its best electric and hybrid vehicles for 2024 Foreign automakers dominate U.S. News' list of the best new EVs and hybrids, while Tesla is shut out. 3H ago

House passes legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. The company said the legislation would "trample the free speech rights" of TikTok users. Apr 20

VW workers vote for union in Tennessee in major win for organized labor UAW claims historic victory, with an overwhelming majority of VW workers at Chattanooga factory voting to unionize. Apr 20

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Listen Live: Supreme Court to weigh anti-camping ordinances aimed at homeless The Supreme Court will weigh whether efforts to address homelessness in Grants Pass, Oregon, violated the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. updated 22M ago

Trump "hush money" trial opening statements get underway Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to be called as the first witness in Trump's "hush money" trial in New York. updated 1M ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says "we are preparing" for a major Russian offensive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it is crucial troops receive foreign military aid in time to fight another major Russian offensive. 16H ago

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Rural jails turn to community health workers to help the newly released succeed To reduce recidivism, some rural counties are hiring community health workers or peer support specialists to connect people leaving custody to mental health, substance use treatment, medical services and jobs. 3H ago

U.S. measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022's large outbreaks The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago. Apr 19

Trader Joe's pulls fresh basil in 29 states after salmonella outbreak Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened. Apr 19

Scotland halts prescription of puberty blocking hormones for minors A landmark review for Britain's National Health Service found young people have been let down by "remarkably weak" evidence backing medical interventions in gender care. Apr 18

Pesticides pose significant risk in 20% of fruits and veggies, report says Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues. Apr 18

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Biden implied his uncle was eaten by cannibals. Papua New Guinea's leader pushes back. Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has accused President Biden of disparaging the South Pacific island nation by implying that an uncle had been eaten by "cannibals" there during World War II. 44M ago

Baby saved from dying mother's womb after Israeli airstrike named in her honor A tiny baby rescued from the womb after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed her mother is doing well after being moved to a new hospital. 1H ago

Israel lashes out over possible U.S. sanctions against army battalion Israel's leader says he'll fight any U.S. sanctions against his forces stemming from alleged pre-Gaza war human rights violations. updated 30M ago

Poland "ready" to host NATO nuclear weapons, its president says Poland is "ready" to host nuclear arms if NATO decides to deploy them there in the face of Russia reinforcing its armaments in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Andrzej Duda says. 3H ago

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Entertainment Matthew Hussey on secrets to finding love Best-selling author and dating coach Matthew Hussey, known for his popular podcast "Love Life with Matthew Hussey" and his popular YouTube videos, unveils his new book, "Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily -- No Matter What." 1H ago 04:36

Taylor Swift’s new album breaks records Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,'' became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day while selling 1.6 million units. It’s on track to sell more than 2 million copies in its first week 2H ago 01:52

Julie Andrews on finding her voice again, as a children's book author The singer and actress began a new career when she teamed with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a hugely successful series of children's books. Their 35th, "Waiting in the Wings," about a troupe of theatrical ducks, is based on a true story. Apr 21

Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton, mother-daughter writing team Singer and actress Julie Andrews began a new career when she teamed with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a hugely successful series of children's books. Their 35th, "Waiting in the Wings," about a troupe of theatrical ducks, is based on a true story. "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley talks with Andrews and Hamilton about a remarkable mother-daughter collaboration. Apr 21 08:44

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Technology How innovative technology protects ocean life More than 100 nations have agreed to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. One way of doing this is to create what are known as Marine Protected Areas, where human activity is restricted or banned. Ben Tracy reports on how a mix of AI and satellite vessel tracking data can help. 2H ago 05:09

Inside Intel's Oregon computer chip plant Computer chip maker Intel is at the center of the latest high-tech race between the U.S. and China. Jo Ling Kent visited their state-of-the-art facility in Oregon for an in-depth report. Apr 19 02:33

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. Mar 28 03:27

Lawmakers push for fusion power development A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill supporting the development of nuclear fusion power. Hank Jenkins-Smith, professor of public policy at the University of Oklahoma, joins CBS News to discuss. Apr 18 04:55

Latest version of House TikTok bill gets crucial support in Senate Sen. Maria Cantwell is backing an amended bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. Apr 18

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How countries are using innovative technology to preserve ocean life More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. 1H ago

What is biodiversity and why is it important? Here's what to know. This Earth Day, learn about the millions of species of plants and animalsand the vital role they all play in the planet's future. 2H ago

How innovative technology protects ocean life More than 100 nations have agreed to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. One way of doing this is to create what are known as Marine Protected Areas, where human activity is restricted or banned. Ben Tracy reports on how a mix of AI and satellite vessel tracking data can help. 2H ago 05:09

Photographer James Balog on documenting climate change Photographer James Balog has become one of the foremost chroniclers of human-caused climate change, as his cameras have tracked the dramatic effects – vanishing ice, rising seas, fires, and the toll climate change is taking on all living things. He tells correspondent Ben Tracy that his photos are his testimony, a record of our past and present, and a message for the future. Apr 21 06:36

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Feds bust another illegal grow house in Maine Federal law enforcement officials have brought charges against Xisen Guo, who is accused of creating an illicit marijuana-growing operation off the beaten path in rural Maine. 10H ago

In one woman's mysterious drowning, signs of a national romance scam epidemic Officials say the story of a woman found dead, her savings drained, after meeting a con artist on an online dating site is part of a national crisis unfolding largely in secret. 22H ago

At least 2 killed, 6 others wounded in Memphis block party shooting The shooting occurred during a block party with an estimated 200 to 300 people in attendance, authorities said. 23H ago

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Lyrid meteor shower to peak tonight. Here's what to know The Lyrid meteor show is set to peak as the week begins. 2H ago

When and where you can see April's Pink Moon April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday, but it will appear full from Monday morning through Thursday morning. 18H ago

Object that crashed through Florida home's roof was from space station NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station. Apr 16

NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes. Apr 15

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Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. Apr 6 16 photos

PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River. Mar 26 16 photos

Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice? When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand? Jan 27 38 photos

CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024) We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting. Jan 23 18 photos

Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident. Jan 18 19 photos