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The staggering cost of fertility treatments

About 13 in 100 American couples have trouble getting pregnant. Infertility treatments like IVF cost more than $10,000 per cycle and freezing your eggs on average is between $30,000 and $40,000. Refinery 29 senior vice president Julie Alvin joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the anonymous infertility diary they released which chronicles one woman’s difficult journey. After an initial consultation nearly two years ago, she had three rounds of intra-uterine insemination and is in the middle of her first round of IVF. She has already spent more than $26,000.

Aug 20, 2019
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The story behind the protests in Puerto Rico

Protesters in Puerto Rico are continuing to call for Governor Ricardo Rosselló's resignation after leaked messages showed him making derogatory comments. Refinery 29's senior writer Andrea González-Ramírez joined CBSN AM to explain what led up to this movement and the history of Puerto Rico's relationship with the U.S.

Jul 19, 2019
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How women can be more successful in salary negotiations

One of the women behind Refinery 29's "Salary Stories" series shares tips for closing the gender wage gap

Jul 2, 2019

How women can succeed in salary negotiations

In this Eye on Money segment, we focus on how women negotiate salary. Refinery 29 just published their latest "Salary Stories," in which women discuss how they negotiate pay. Refinery 29's Julie Alvin joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how women handle this issue.

Jul 2, 2019
04:27

"Money Diaries" writer on removing the fear over finances

Refinery 29 editor Lindsey Stanberry says demystifying money and taking control over how you use it can be empowering for women

Sep 3, 2018

Money Diaries: Demystifying personal finance

A recently published report paints an alarming picture of the state of many Americans' personal finances. The Federal Reserve says four in 10 could not come up with $400 to cover an unexpected expense and two in 10 cannot pay their monthly bills in full. Lindsey Stanberry is the author of the new book, "Refinery29 Money Diaries: Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Your Finances... And Everyone Else's." The book is based on Refinery29’s popular "Money Diaries" series, where women publicly track all of their expenses for one week for everyone to see and pick apart. Stanberry joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why women still feel awkward talking about money, the importance of savings and tips for changing the way you spend.

Sep 3, 2018
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Refinery29 represents "real" women

As part of our My Generation series with Refinery29, we explore the often overlooked 67 percent of women in America who are considered plus size. Despite being a majority of the population, women sizes 14 and up only make up a reported one to two percent of what we see in the media. Refinery29 co-founder and executive creative director Piera Gelardi and plus-size model Denise Bidot join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their efforts to change the imbalance.

Nov 15, 2017
05:44

Hundreds rescued in Houston; flood watch affects millions in Texas, Oklahoma

The U.S. Coast Guard said they had medevaced an hours-old baby from Cleveland, Texas, amid the floodwaters.

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Commencement Ceremony Held At University Of Michigan Amid Ongoing Pro Palestinian Protests On Campus

Anti-war protesters interrupt University of Michigan graduation

Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.

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Police investigate multiple bomb threats against New York City synagogues

Police say multiple bomb threats were reported against synagogues across New York City on Saturday.

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3 bodies found in Mexican region where Australian, American surfers went missing

Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend have not been seen since April 27.

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Frank Stella, artist known for his pioneering work in minimalism, dies at 87

The painter, sculptor and printmaker created work that was hailed as landmarks of the minimalist and post-painterly abstraction art movements.

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Detective's affair exposed during wife's murder investigation

Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.

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Police fatally shot student after he pointed pellet rifle at them, DOJ says

Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.

9H ago

5 men impersonating police officers charged in 2006 kidnapping, murder

Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.

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Detective's affair exposed during wife's murder investigation

Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.

updated 52M ago

Frank Stella, artist known for his pioneering work in minimalism, dies at 87

The painter, sculptor and printmaker created work that was hailed as landmarks of the minimalist and post-painterly abstraction art movements.

2H ago

Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby in stunning photo finish

It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.

3H ago

5 men impersonating police officers charged in 2006 kidnapping, murder

Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.

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Horses must be healthy to race. This clinic makes sure their caretakers are, too.

Laborers, many of whom are migrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela or other Latin American countries, head to the tracks six days a week to help keep the $2.7 billion racing economy galloping.

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Berkshire Hathaway has first annual meeting since Charlie Munger's death

Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."

11H ago

Walgreens limits Gummy Mango candy sales to one bag per customer

The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.

May 3

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Trump Media's auditor is charged with "massive fraud" by the SEC

Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.

May 3

"now hiring" sign posted on business door

Employers added 175,000 jobs last month, marking a hiring slowdown

U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.

May 3

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Here are the job candidates that employers are searching for most

Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.

May 3

Politics

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Alabama Supreme Court declines to revisit controversial frozen embryo ruling

The decision prompted a wave of public backlash as women saw fertility treatments canceled or put in jeopardy after the ruling.

May 3

House Intelligence Committee Hears Testimony On The 2024 Annual Threat Assessment

CIA director in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks

The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.

May 3

Outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Announces She's Stepping Down From Party Leadership Role

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on federal bribery charges

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.

May 3

Former government employee charged with making false Jan. 6 accusations

Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.

May 3

Some 100,000 "dreamers" likely to get Obamacare under new rule, White House says

Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.

May 3

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CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps

The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.

May 3

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Want an easy way to relieve stress? Try this doctor-approved method.

Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.

May 2

Halle Berry speaks during news a conference on bipartisan legislation to raise federal research on menopause and women's midlife health, outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation

Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.

May 2

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Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows

New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.

May 3

UnitedHealth Group CEO reports cyberattack

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.

May 2
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London mayor wins historic third term

Sadiq Khan, the Labour Party's mayor of London, has romped to victory, securing a record third straight term at City Hall, on another hugely disappointing day for the U.K.'s governing Conservatives ahead of a looming general election.

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Still no deal in truce talks as Israel downplays chances of ending war

An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that "the end of the war will come with the end of Hamas in Gaza."

3H ago

At least 14 killed after flood and landslide hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island

Torrential rain pounding the area since Thursday triggered a landslide in Luwu district in South Sulawesi province, officials say.

15H ago

Tanzania hit by power blackouts as Cyclone Hidaya strengthens

In the past few weeks, flooding in Kenya and Tanzania killed hundreds after heavy rain during the region's monsoon season, officials said.

16H ago

Demonstrators As Canada Gave Details Linking India Government To Sikh Murder

Canadian police made 3 arrests in slaying of Sikh separatist leader

Three suspects were arrested and charged in the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar by masked gunmen outside Vancouver.

May 3

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Renowned artist Frank Stella dies at 87

Renowned artist Frank Stella, whose large-scale minimalist "Black Paintings" took the art world by storm in the 1950s, has died at the age of 87.

3H ago
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Kevin Spacey addresses new allegations of inappropriate behavoir

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey fired back at fresh allegations of sexual harassment and assault from men who will feature as part of a documentary on British television.

14H ago

"China: Through The Looking Glass" Costume Institute Benefit Gala - Arrivals

29 iconic Met Gala looks from the best-dressed guests since 1973

We're counting down some of the most iconic Met Gala looks from the best dressed stars, like Rihanna, Bad Bunny, Zendaya and more.

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Book excerpt: "The Year of Living Constitutionally" by A.J. Jacobs

In an effort to fully understand our nation's founding document, the New York Times bestselling author and humorist embarked on a year-long quest to be the original originalist. Muskets were involved.

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Old 97's performs "Where The Road Goes"

Old 97's first started in Dallas as a popular bar band in the 90s, but since then, they've garnered a national fan base and critical acclaim. Now, three decades later, the alt-country pioneers are making a return visit to Saturday Sessions with their new studio album. From their new album "American Primitive," here are Old 97's with "Where The Road Goes."

15H ago
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Students use "Sidechat" app for protests

Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.

May 3
03:40

Microsoft expanding biometric passkey access

Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.

May 3
03:35

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

Columbia University Issues Deadline For Gaza Encampment To Vacate Campus

What is Sidechat? The controversial messaging app, explained

Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.

May 3

New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia

Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.

May 2
05:50

Science

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Bumblebee nests are under attack – and it's killing their babies

There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.

May 3

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Boeing to launch astronauts on new spacecraft

On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.

May 3
04:27

New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia

May 2
05:50

Historic cicada event underway in parts of U.S.

For the first time since 1803, two groups of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground at the same time in parts of the Midwest and South. However, a small section of Central Illinois marks the only place where both the 13-year and 17-year cicadas are emerging in the same place. Dave Malkoff reports on the extraordinary event.

May 2
02:09

Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring

Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."

May 2

Crime

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Detective's affair exposed during wife's murder investigation

Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.

updated 52M ago

5 men impersonating police officers charged in 2006 kidnapping, murder

Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.

6H ago

Wisconsin police fatally shot student after he pointed pellet rifle at them, state DOJ says

Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.

9H ago

After striped bass poachers busted, New York alters fishing rules

In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.

May 3

Detective searches gunshot residue testing site days before wife killed

Massachusetts investigators uncover a suspicious web history after Brian Fanion reports his wife Amy's death as a suicide.

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Boeing to send astronauts to space

Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.

May 3
04:42

In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon

It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.

May 3

Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight

Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.

May 1
06:14

New NASA images show iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail

The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.

Apr 30

Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights

Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.

Apr 25

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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 22
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chicago school achieves 100% college acceptance rate

This marks the 11th year in a row that that every member of the graduating class at Southland College Prep Charter High School in suburban Chicago has been admitted to college. Noel Brennan explains the school's streak of academic excellence.

3H ago
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Long Beach's iconic Queen Mary reins again

The majestic ocean liner the Queen Mary, once the playground for the rich and famous, fell into disrepair and was in danger of sinking until officials in Long Beach, California, gave it another shot. Tom Wait has more.

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Caitlin Clark makes WNBA preseason debut

Basketball star Caitlin Clark made her WNBA preseason debut Friday before a sold-out crowd in Arlington, Texas. Clark finished with a team-high 21 points, but her Indiana Fever fell to the Dallas Wings 79-76.

3H ago
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Gaza cease-fire talks held in Egypt

While CIA Director William Burns and Hamas representatives were in Cairo Saturday for cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas war, Israel said it is not sending a delegation until the militant group replies to Israel's latest proposal. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.

3H ago
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Renowned artist Frank Stella dies at 87

Renowned artist Frank Stella, whose large-scale minimalist "Black Paintings" took the art world by storm in the 1950s, has died at the age of 87.

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