Millions facing weeks of delays for $600 stimulus checks
Jackson Hewitt says as many as 13 million checks may have been sent to closed or invalid bank accounts.
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What are the chances of a $2,000 or $1,400 stimulus check?
Democratic sweep in the Georgia Senate runoff elections opens door for another round of stimulus checks.
8 million people to get prepaid cards with stimulus money
Cards will be mailed in envelopes with clearer identification than those in first round, which some people threw away.
Second stimulus check: How to track when you'll get your payment
The IRS "Get My Payment" site is now operational, but some people are still left with questions about their $600 checks.
Here's who won't be getting a $600 stimulus check
Second federal stimulus checks are now hitting people's bank accounts, but some won't qualify for the payments.
Second stimulus check: IRS says the $600 payments are on their way
The tax agency said it began distributing direct deposits Tuesday night, and will start mailing paper checks December 30.
Fate of $2,000 stimulus check up in the air
President Trump cut his vacation short and returned to Washington on Thursday, amid a battle in the Senate over bigger stimulus checks. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rejected a push for the Senate to take up a bill to increase payments from $600 to $2,000. CBS News White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN's Jamie Yuccas to discuss that and more.
Second stimulus check: Will you get $2,000, $600 or nothing?
The House voted to pass a bill that would increase the $600 checks to $2,000. But opposition in the GOP-led Senate seems unyielding,
McConnell dashes hopes for $2,000 coronavirus relief checks
McConnell said the House-passed bill increasing direct payments from $600 to $2,000 "has no realistic path to quickly pass the Senate."
Unemployment aid: When would the $300-per-week benefit begin?
President Trump's delay in signing the $900 billion stimulus deal raises questions about the timing of benefits.
Senator Chris Coons on stimulus checks debate
Senator Chris Coons joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the debate in the Senate over higher stimulus checks as well as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
McConnell rejects standalone $2,000 checks, ties increase to other Trump requests
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked an attempt to vote on the $2,000 stimulus checks, but reintroduced the $1,400 increase — with a catch.
$2,000 stimulus an issue in Georgia runoffs
The debate over raising stimulus checks to $2,000 could have a ripple effect in Georgia's Senate runoffs, which will decide which party controls the chamber. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne spoke to CBSN's Chip Reid about what this could mean for the January 5th elections.
Tough choices for Georgia's GOP senators
The fight over increasing stimulus payments to $2,000 and a vote to override the president's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act could have big implications for Georgia Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue as they campaign to keep their seats in the January 5th runoffs. Patricia Murphy, politics reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, spoke with Jamie Yuccas on CBSN about what's at stake and the large early voting turnout in the Peach State.
Senate to vote on $2,000 relief checks
CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest on efforts to increase coronavirus stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000, and how President Trump's conversation with Senator Lindsey Graham during a game of golf influenced the president's decision to sign the funding bill.
House passes bill to increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill faces an uncertain future in the Senate, since Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has not indicated if he will bring a vote to the floor.
America's unemployed face a bleak Christmas
Millions are looking at a holiday season with barely enough to pay all their bills, let alone cook for a crowd or buy gifts.
Republicans block Democratic effort to increase direct checks to $2,000
Republicans blocked a request by Democrats to pass the bill by unanimous consent.
Americans waiting for $600 stimulus checks
"Americans are waiting for final approval of the bipartisan $900 billion COVID-19 relief deal, which includes $600 individual stimulus checks. But the bill remains delayed as President Trump calls on Congress to increase the checks to $2,000 each. Stephen Gandel, senior reporter for CBS MoneyWatch, joined CBSN to break down the status of the economic relief package. "
Breaking down Trump's final weeks in office
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Trump's final weeks in office, the slew of pardons and commutations he announced and the COVID-19 stimulus bill.
Trump blasts COVID-19 economic relief package and demands changes
The House and Senate passed the legislation overnight but it still needs the president's signature.
What's in the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill?
Congress passed a massive coronavirus relief bill on Monday that includes direct checks and unemployment benefits.
Eye Opener: Trump upends relief negotiations
President Trump is asking Congress to amend their coronavirus relief bill, calling for $2,000 personal checks rather than the $600 included in the package. Also, U.S. deaths are expected to top 3 million this year because of the pandemic, making it the deadliest year in the nation's history. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
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President Trump delays signing of $900 billion relief bill; Federal judge has yet to rule on future of DACA
Trump blasts Congress' COVID relief package
President Trump indicated Tuesday night that he would not sign the massive COVID-19 economic relief package, bringing new risk to the effort to provide financial aid to millions of Americans struggling during the pandemic. The bill passed in Congress less than 24 hours earlier. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Tom Hanson with the latest.
Trump tells Christian voters "they won't have to vote anymore" if he's elected
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
Israeli airstrike hits girls' school in central Gaza, killing at least 30
Israel's military deployed multiple airstrikes in Deir Al-Balah, one of the areas most populated with displaced families in central Gaza, killing at least 30 people at a girls' school.
Harris has begun "thorough" process to pick VP, campaign manager says
Vice President Kamala Harris is looking at "probably one of the most important processes and decisions that she will make," her campaign manager told CBS News in an exclusive interview in Arizona.
3 members of gospel quartet The Nelons killed in plane crash
The group was traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska, according to a statement from Gaither Music Group.
Team USA's first medal at the Paris Olympics came in synchronized diving
Sarah Bacon, 27, and Kassidy Cook, 29, won silver in Saturday's 3-meter synchronized springboard competition at the Aquatics Centre.
Pentagon invests in Asian partners as China flexes with Russia
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making his 11th trip to the Indo-Pacific as secretary just days after Chinese and Russian bombers were intercepted for the first time ever off the coast of Alaska.
Here's what records Simone Biles could break at the Paris Olympics
In her third Olympic appearance at the 2024 Paris Games, decorated gymnastics great Simone Biles could set multiple new records.
Raging Park Fire in California continues its rapid growth; suspect arrested
A Cal Fire official said the blaze was spreading at a rate of 4,000 to 5,000 acres per hour.
DOJ says TikTok collected U.S. user views on sensitive issues
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
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Trump tells Christian voters "they won't have to vote anymore" if he's elected
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
DOJ says TikTok collected U.S. user views on sensitive issues
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Trump says he will continue outdoor rallies with more Secret Service protection
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
3 members of gospel quartet The Nelons killed in plane crash
The group was traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska, according to a statement from Gaither Music Group.
The 5 gymnastics moves named after Simone Biles
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has five gymnastics skills named after her. Here's what to know about them.
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DOJ says TikTok collected U.S. user views on sensitive issues
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
In more than 200 U.S. cities, $1 million only gets you a starter home
Half of all U.S. states have at least one city where a relatively modest residence costs $1 million, according to a new analysis.
The more wealth you have, the happier you get, research finds
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
Charles Barkley dunks on NBA's new broadcast deal: "It just sucks."
"Inside the NBA" host Charles Barkley is decrying the NBA's new broadcast pact, saying Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT "never had a chance."
Boar's Head recalls liverwurst across the U.S. over listeria risk
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
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Trump tells Christian voters "they won't have to vote anymore" if he's elected
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
DOJ says TikTok collected U.S. user views on sensitive issues
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Trump says he will continue outdoor rallies with more Secret Service protection
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
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Harris campaign chief signals she would keep Biden's border crackdown
In June, President Biden enacted a partial ban on asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border using his executive authority.
Harris has begun "thorough" process to pick VP, campaign manager says
Vice President Kamala Harris is looking at "probably one of the most important processes and decisions that she will make," her campaign manager told CBS News in an exclusive interview in Arizona.
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What fuels an Olympian? 3 athletes share what they eat in typical day.
We asked three Olympic athletes — gymnast Suni Lee, rugby player Steph Rovetti and swimmer Cullen Jones — what they eat in a day. Here's what they said.
Boar's Head recalls liverwurst across the U.S. over listeria risk
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Latest shingles vaccination may also help delay dementia, study finds
There may be new hope against dementia after recent research that found the latest shingles vaccine appears to delay the onset of the memory-impairing condition.
Could "rock solid" beds at Olympics impact athletes? A sleep expert weighs in.
The Olympic village beds are "rock solid," according to some athletes on social media. Oh, and there's no AC. A sleep expert explains how these conditions could impact performance.
This Olympic swimmer almost drowned as a kid. Now, he's a lesson advocate.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
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Samoa boxing coach dies at Olympic Village, officials say
Lionel Elika Fatupaito died from a cardiac arrest on Friday, shortly before the 2024 Games' opening ceremony, the AFP reported.
Inside the Olympic venue 10,000 miles from Paris: Tahiti
The village of Teahupo'o on the tropical island of Tahiti – nearly 10,000 miles away from the French mainland – will serve as the location for the Olympic surfing competition.
Israeli airstrike hits girls' school in central Gaza, killing at least 30
Israel's military deployed multiple airstrikes in Deir Al-Balah, one of the areas most populated with displaced families in central Gaza, killing at least 30 people at a girls' school.
What fuels an Olympian? 3 athletes share what they eat in typical day.
We asked three Olympic athletes — gymnast Suni Lee, rugby player Steph Rovetti and swimmer Cullen Jones — what they eat in a day. Here's what they said.
Pentagon invests in Asian partners as China flexes with Russia
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making his 11th trip to the Indo-Pacific as secretary just days after Chinese and Russian bombers were intercepted for the first time ever off the coast of Alaska.
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How a father's death inspired a son's art
Rising Nashville star Stephen Wilson Jr. has a sound that blends country, rock and grunge. His debut album, "søn of dad", has its roots in tragedy: His father's death in 2018. Wilson said it's that painful moment that made the sprawling, 22-track album possible. Jeff Glor has more.
Timberlake's lawyer claims singer wasn't intoxicated when arrested for DWI
In a statement provided to CBS New York, Justin Timberlake's attorney claimed police made "a number of very significant errors in this case" and "we are confident that this charge will be dismissed."
Video game voice and motion actors announce second strike over AI concerns
Physical performances by actors are being treated as "data," said SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez said at a news conference.
Jennifer Aniston responds to JD Vance's "childless cat ladies" remark
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Meet Team USA's Olympic athletes for the 2024 Paris Games
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
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CrowdStrike says 97% of Windows sensors are online
One week after the global computer outage, Windows systems are nearly fully operational, according to CrowdStrike.
Jennifer Wexton makes House floor speech using AI
Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia delivered what is believed to be the first speech ever from the House floor using artificial intelligence voice technology. Wexton was diagnosed last year with a rare neurological disorder that robbed her of her ability to speak clearly.
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.
Meta warns of sextortion scams
Social media giant Meta is issuing a warning over the increasing number of sextortion scams where fake profiles are used to get people to send nude photographs and then threaten to release them unless victims pay up. On Wednesday, Meta said it has removed 6,300 Instagram accounts of scammers in Nigeria who frequently target adult men in the U.S.
3 reasons tech stocks, once hot, are suddenly not
A tech selloff caused the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to have their worst days since 2022. Here's why tech stocks are fading.
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Wildfires rage in Canada and California
In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.
India lost its vultures, and scientists say humans have paid the price
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
Man arrested in connection with Park Fire
Wildfires are spreading across the western U.S. and Canada. In Northern California, the Park Fire has burned over 71,000 acres, and officials have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of arson for starting the fire. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Italian archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
Wildfires burning across western U.S., Canada
Multiple wildfires on the West Coast and in Canada have forced thousands of people to evacuate. Crews are fighting flames in California, Oregon, Utah and Idaho. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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Deputy in Sonya Massey shooting had troubled past
CBS News has learned that the sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. He was also discharged from the Army in 2016 for misconduct after receiving a DUI. Roxana Saberi reports.
2 Sinaloa cartel leaders arrested in Texas
Two leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, including one of the sons of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo," Joaquín Guzmán López, were apprehended Thursday in Texas. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a cofounder of Sinaloa, was lured to Texas by López, according to sources. Manuel Bojorquez has details.
How the FBI captured 2 Sinaloa cartel leaders
The FBI arrested the leader of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel and a son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman near El Paso on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is in Irving, Texas, with more details.
Sonya Massey autopsy report released
An autopsy report released Friday confirms Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman who was fatally shot inside her home earlier this month by a sheriff's deputy, died from a gunshot wound to the head. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest from Chicago.
Cartel leader was duped by El Chapo's son to orchestrate arrest in U.S., sources say
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
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Astronauts aboard ISS amid Starliner issues
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule faces crucial tests
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
NASA releases never-seen-before images of Peacock galaxy
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
Moon fests, moon movie and full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
Marking 55 years since Apollo 11 moon landing
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
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Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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Stephen Wilson Jr. performs "Year To Be Young 1994"
Rising Nashville star Stephen Wilson Jr. is best known for his blend of country, rock and grunge. His debut album "søn of dad" is soaring up the charts. From "søn of dad," here is Stephen Wilson Jr. with "Year To Be Young 1994."
Stephen Wilson Jr. performs "Grief Is Only Love"
Rising Nashville star Stephen Wilson Jr. has a sound that blends country, rock and grunge. His debut album "søn of dad" is soaring up the charts. From "søn of dad," here is Stephen Wilson Jr. with "Grief Is Only Love."
Stephen Wilson Jr. performs "Patches"
Rising Nashville star Stephen Wilson Jr. is best known for his blend of country, rock and grunge. His debut album "søn of dad" is soaring up the charts. From "søn of dad," here is Stephen Wilson Jr. with "Patches."
How a father's death inspired a son's art
Rising Nashville star Stephen Wilson Jr. has a sound that blends country, rock and grunge. His debut album, "søn of dad", has its roots in tragedy: His father's death in 2018. Wilson said it's that painful moment that made the sprawling, 22-track album possible. Jeff Glor has more.
Art at the Paris Olympics
Like every host city of the Olympics, Paris is opening its doors to thousands of athletes and millions of spectators. Dana Jacobson sits down with an American artist who's helping Paris welcome the crowds in a perhaps unexpected way.