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The president announced new expansions to the nation's unemployment insurance program, including increased wage insurance and expanded coverage
Is Cruz right when he says the U.S. has the lowest percentage of Americans working in almost 30 years?
The latest weekly report shows a drop of 10,000, keeping the total well below the 300,000 mark considered as healthy
More than one-third of the country isn't working or looking for a job, and some of the reasons may surprise you
Even with a rise of 20,000 to 287,000, the U.S. labor market looks solid heading into 2016
Can the country reach elusive "full employment," and will workers finally see bigger paychecks?
The latest weekly tally shows a drop of 5,000 to 267,000 as the U.S. economy keeps bucking global headwinds to add jobs
It's estimated that Texas has lost 60,000 to 70,000 oil and gas related jobs in the last 15 months. The job loss has started to drastically affect the Lone Star state's unemployment numbers. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
It's estimated Texas has lost 60,000 to 70,000 oil and gas related jobs in the last 15 months
It's estimated Texas has lost 60,000 to 70,000 oil and gas related jobs in the last 15 months. The job loss has started to drastically affect the Lone Star state's unemployment numbers. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
As U.S. central bank readies to make its first rate increase since 2006, there's case to be made for staying at zero -- or not
Even with a jump of 13,000 last week, the trend remains near record lows amid a job market that's still strengthening
Fed chief points to positive signals on job growth and inflation, setting stage for December hike in interest rates
While the gender pay gap remains stubborn, there's a growing share of women who out-earn their husbands
They came in at 271,000, remaining well below the 300,000 threshold that indicates a healthy labor market
Nearly evenly split, doomsayers and optimists both offer compelling arguments -- whose do you find more convincing?
Three weeks after falling to the lowest rate since 1973, applications for unemployment benefits remain muted
The labor department announced the U.S. economy added 271,000 jobs last month, the strongest growth so far this year. Unemployment dropped to five percent, the lowest since 2008. Now that salaries are starting to go up, new employee perks are being offered as well. Jill Schlesinger has a report.
U.S. intelligence officials say it was "likely a bomb" that brought down the Russian passenger jet over Egypt, but they can't be entirely sure since they haven't examined the evidence first-hand; tattoos are no longer rare, you can find them in nearly every segment of society
Now that 271,000 jobs were created in October and unemployment has dropped to five percent, Anthony Mason discusses how the good news may push interest rates up.
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but employers are hesitant to let go of workers
Americans are reluctant to spend, but faltering economic growth hasn't yet led businesses to chop employees
A look at some of the claims made Tuesday night in Las Vegas
It's illegal in this country to discriminate on the basis of sex, race or age -- but are there any protections for the long-term unemployed?
Unemployment in central Florida is so acute that some families are now living in their cars. So how did Scott Pelley's team track down people without addresses?
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
Before temperatures dip to single digits, the cranberry bogs at the Lee Brothers Cranberry Farm will have to be flooded to keep the fragile buds from drying out.
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
Here's what a noted housing expert thinks will happen to mortgage rates next year as Donald Trump outlines his priorities.
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could increase U.S. gas prices by up to 70 cents a gallon, energy experts say.
Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
The Trump transition team has yet to sign key agreements with the Justice Department or General Services Administration, White House officials say.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russian "tactics of terror" are clear with the latest massive attack on energy infrastructure as temperatures plummet.
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
Iconic band The Grateful Dead, is remembering one of the band's original members, Phil Lesh, who died in October at 84 years old. The surviving original members of the band credit Lesh for the impact he made in each of their lives and revealed they were hoping to play together one more time.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Irish band The Script continues to inspire with hits like "Hall of Fame," while moving forward after the loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan. Danny O'Donoghue talks to Natalie Morales about the band's journey, and how boxing helps him cope.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
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.
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
Daniel Andreas San Diego, a suspect in in two 2003 northern California bombings, was arrested in the U.K. this week. San Diego, who had been one of the FBI's most wanted terror suspects, now faces extradition.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Scrim the rescue dog has become a familiar sight to some in New Orleans, as his face has been plastered on missing posters more than once. The well-known rescue dog has escaped once again, but recent sightings give people hope he'll be home again soon. Kati Weis has the story.
The FBI is investigating multiple threats made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's administration picks like Susie Wiles, Pam Bondi, Howard Lutnick and others. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more on the attacks and the Trump transition.
Sean "Diddy" Combs will not get out of jail on bail after a federal judge denied his latest request Wednesday.
The fighting between Israeli forces and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah forced over a million people to leave their homes. Some began returning to Southern Lebanon on Wednesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Something is in the air in New York City --it's the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons! CBS News New York reporter Alecia Reid has more on the characters to expect and what's behind the fun display.