4/17: America Decides
Senate rejects Mayorkas articles of impeachment; Biden pitches economic strategy to steelworkers
Senate rejects Mayorkas articles of impeachment; Biden pitches economic strategy to steelworkers
If you haven't filed your taxes yet, the deadline is quickly approaching with returns and extension requests due by Monday. IRS commissioner Danny Werfel joined CBS News to discuss tax season.
For the third straight month, prices have risen more than expected as inflation refuses to come down. Prices rose 3.5% in March compared to a year ago. That’s the biggest increase in six months.
The annual inflation rate hit 3.5% in March, the highest since September. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent at "TheStreet," joins CBS News to examine what's behind the increase and what it means for interest rate cuts.
The Wall Street Journal reports Americans are turning to social services helpline 211 in economic emergencies. Rachel Wolfe, consumer trends reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss.
Inflation rose more than expected for the third straight month. Gas, rent and grocery prices are the major categories keeping inflation stubbornly high. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% last month largely due to the cost of rent and gas. Prices are up 3.5% over the past 12 months, and the latest numbers cast doubt on interest rate cuts. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
The buying price of gold futures has hit multiple record highs this year, rising more than 14% in value since Jan. 2. Campbell Harvey, professor of finance at Duke University, joins CBS News to explain what's motivating buyers.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held economic talks with Chinese officials in Beijing over the weekend, calling them "productive, direct and extensive." Scott Kennedy, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess what Yellen's trip to Beijing will mean for the relationship between the world's largest economies.
The 2024 eclipse also brought with it an economic boom for cities and towns in the path of totality. Millions of people from around the world traveled to get a glimpse of the celestial event. Janet Shamlian has more.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is wrapping up her trip to China where she discussed economic policies that affect Americans and the Chinese. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has the latest on the talks.
The White House wants to create a time system for the moon, in part to help promote economic opportunities for lunar travel.
New data from the Labor Department shows the U.S. added 303,000 jobs in March, beating the Dow Jones estimated gain of around 200,000 jobs. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the numbers and acting Labor Secretary Julie Su joins CBS News with her reaction.
Wall Street is closely watching the jobs report and next week's inflation data to predict when the Fed might cut rates.
Crews are facing daunting challenges in reopening the Port of Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Meanwhile, a federal program is offering loans to small businesses impacted by the disaster. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
The village of Makanda, Illinois, is home to roughly 600 people. But thousands are expected to come for Monday's total solar eclipse, with Makanda directly in the path of totality, just as it was back in 2017. Roxana Saberi has the story.
Gen Z is increasingly saying no to degrees from four-year colleges and universities and instead going the trade school route, according to new reporting from the Wall Street Journal which dubs Gen Z as "the toolbelt generation." Te-Ping Chen, the Wall Street Journal reporter who wrote the story, joined CBS News to discuss the trend.
Tesla has reclaimed the title of largest electric vehicle seller in the world, so why did its stock fall 5% on Tuesday? Rebecca Elliott, reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss.
Workers in California who are sick of work calls and emails after hours might be getting some back-up from the state legislature. A new bill would give workers the right to ignore calls and messages from their bosses until they're back on the clock. It would be the first law of its kind in the U.S., though France already has a similar law on the books and Australia will implement one later this year. California assemblymember Matt Haney proposed the legislation and joined CBS News to talk about it.
Fast food workers in California will now earn a minimum of $20 an hour. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more details. Then, economy and labor journalist Margot Roosevelt joins to discuss what the wage changes mean for the industry and Californians.
Fast-food workers in California are now the highest paid in the U.S. as a $20 per hour minimum wage takes effect. Carter Evans reports on the increase and its detractors.
A total solar eclipse will cross a large section of the U.S. on April 8, and up to 4 million people are expected to travel to be in the “path of totality” for the rare event. It will pump an estimated $1 billion into local economies.
The highest state minimum wage for fast food workers in the country will go into effect Monday in California. Jeff Nguyen takes a look at the possible impacts.
On April 8, a total eclipse will be visible from Texas to New England. If you're thinking of traveling to one of the places in the path of totality, get ready for crowds and high prices. CBS News' Robbie Owens reports.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and other officials gave an update Friday on the Key Bridge collapse, announcing the U.S. Navy is supplying four heavy lift cranes to help clear the wreckage. The governor emphasized the "mission isn't just about Maryland" because the economic impacts affect the entire U.S. as the port of Baltimore is responsible for more cars and farm equipment than any other port in the country.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial is set to continue for a second day Thursday.
The president says he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
Former Spirit AeroSystems worker Santiago Paredes was responsible for checking 737 Max fuselages before they were shipped to Boeing.
The changes immediately open new doors for LGBTQ members — but over a quarter of U.S. congregations have already left the UMC, and more could follow.
More than 1,400 teens from ages 13 to 17 participated in the survey last fall, answering questions on various aspects of their relationship with video games.
Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
More than 1,400 teens from ages 13 to 17 participated in the survey last fall, answering questions on various aspects of their relationship with video games.
The changes immediately open new doors for LGBTQ members — but over a quarter of U.S. congregations have already left the UMC, and more could follow.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial is set to continue for a second day Thursday.
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
Justice Department accuses Hyundai Capital America of failing to obtain court orders before repossessing service members' cars.
The median U.S. rent now hovers around $2,000 a month, consuming a growing chunk of people's paychecks.
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
If it feels like everyone in New York City is richer than you, it's because they probably are.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial is set to continue for a second day Thursday.
Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
The Biden administration is planning to announce a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
The trend of teens and tweens obsessing over skin care is "at its max," one dermatologist says.
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful" flame retardants.
Nine men were found dead in the city of Morelos in Zacatecas — a day after nine bodies were found on an avenue in the city of Fresnillo.
A Japanese breakmaker "would like to apologize deeply for causing trouble" after black rat parts were found in 2 sliced break packets.
Human Rights Watch says Sudan's RSF forces are waging "an ethnic cleansing campaign" in Darfur, warns another massacre may be looming.
The suspect's girlfriend reportedly told investigators he showed up at her house and told her he had done something to "three gringos."
Rescue work was turning into a victim recovery effort after an apartment building collapsed in South Africa, trapping dozens of construction workers.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
As part of AAPI month, "CBS Mornings" partnered with the organization Gold House to celebrate its A 100 list, which recognizes this year's most impactful Asian-Pacific leaders. One of the honorees is actor Hoa Xuande. You may recognize him for his lead role in the HBO show "The Sympathizer." He stars alongside Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. Jo Ling Kent met the rising star, whose unlikely Hollywood journey shows no signs of stopping.
Billboard's Carl Lamarre joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the heated feud between hip-hop artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
An undercover sting operation in New Mexico is renewing calls by law enforcement for social media platforms to do more to protect kids online. Bodycam video exclusively obtained by CBS News shows how police took down a suspected sexual predator allegedly targeting kids on Facebook messenger.
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.
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.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News to discuss.
Santiago Paredes spent a decade doing final inspections on 737 fuselages for Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's largest suppliers. He says he filed an ethics complaint when his managers asked him to speed up inspections about where he was finding issues, and when he was ignored, he eventually resigned. He spoke exclusively to Kris Van Cleave.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Nine men were found dead in the city of Morelos in Zacatecas — a day after nine bodies were found on an avenue in the city of Fresnillo.
The suspect's girlfriend reportedly told investigators he showed up at her house and told her he had done something to "three gringos."
Campus police discovered an assault rifle registered to the student, as well as several high-capacity magazines, ammunition and "hand-drawn images in a journal depicting a violent act."
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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?
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.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent candidate for president, confirmed doctors found a dead worm in his brain over a decade ago, but his spokesperson says he is now in good health. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains more about it.
An undercover sting operation in New Mexico is renewing calls by law enforcement for social media platforms to do more to protect kids online. Bodycam video exclusively obtained by CBS News shows how police took down a suspected sexual predator allegedly targeting kids on Facebook messenger.
The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership role. Fewer than a dozen Republicans joined Greene in the vote as Democratic leaders showed their support for Johnson.
In a major shift in U.S. policy, President Biden said the U.S. will not supply weapons for any invasion of Rafah as Israel considers a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city.
When her mother disappears, 7-year-old Nicki Bates begins a lifelong search to find her and bring her killer to justice. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, May 11 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.