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One of the most experienced economists ever nominated to head the Fed, Yellen faces big challenges if she's confirmed; and, Police have finally identified the mother of a murdered child who was found inside a cooler in Manhattan in 1991. Also, American Express chairman Ken Chenault worries that if the U.S. Treasury defaults on its debts, the world's financial system will unwind.
Bill Bartman and his company CFS-2 believe the best way to collect on someone's debt is to help them start earning again
Twitter has revealed plans to raise up to $1 billion in a public offering, plus more of the latest MoneyWatch headlines
The increase in natural gas production has had a devastating impact on coal country, forcing many miners to seek employment elsewhere
Gov't shutdown may delay jobs report and more MoneyWatch headlines
Rare diamond hits the auction block and more Moneywatch headlines
Blackberry reported Friday that it lost nearly $1 billion in the second quarter of 2013, and because of that, it will lay off 4,500 workers
Fewer homes entered foreclosure track and more of the latest MoneyWatch headlines
The latest jobs report showed that employers hired a relatively modest 169,000 new workers in August
The Syrian government was able to double the size of its fighting force in less than a year by issuing guns and bullets to civilians. Elizabeth Palmer spent the day with the militia fighters on the front lines of the civil war; and, Steve Hartman meets Connie Going, a social worker who struggled to find a home for one young man - until discovered the perfect fit in the most unexpected of places.
Chattanooga, Tenn., beat out 400 other cities to be the home of a new VW plant, which created jobs for 2,500 people
More Americans stopped looking for work, plus more MoneyWatch headlines
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Weekly jobless claims near five-year low and more of the latest MoneyWatch headlines
Economists place much of the blame on a labor market that hasn't recovered from the Great Recession
Labor Department figures show unemployment rates rose in 28 states in July and fell in just eight in July
The State Department issued a travel alert for Americans traveling abroad, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East, due to an increased threat of a terrorist attack by al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula; and, Steve Hartman goes On the Road to meet a New York photographer who asks strangers on the street to pose as though they're couples, friends or family.
Latest unemployment numbers show continued difficulty for those struggling to find work
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew acknowledges most Americans still healing from the deep recession
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke explained that the nation's economic recovery is still fragile
NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman said the lead pilot of Asiana Flight 214 that crashed in San Francisco Saturday was serving as flight instructor for first time; and, three women who were held captive in a Cleveland home for a decade broke their silence in a new video, thanking the public for their support.
North Carolina borrowed $2.5 billion from the federal government to cover its unemployment claims. The state cut long-term unemployment benefits to pay back the loan early, which Gov. Pat McCrory says will help increase hiring. Jim Axelrod reports.
The chances of finiding a job as a high school dropout are slim. Mark Strassmann shares the story of a company giving young people a chance
he June jobs report from the Labor Department shows employers added a respectable 195,000 jobs last month, however the unemployment rate remained steady at 7.6 percent
Some struggling to find work are settling for any job they can get regardless of their background
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
Less than two full days into a ceasefire, Israel's military and Hezbollah were both claiming isolated breaches of the deal.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
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.
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.
Neighbors are collecting cards for John Reichart and his wife — find out how to send one here.
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
A resident named Esther Keim has been flying low and slow in a small plane over rural parts of south-central Alaska, dropping frozen turkeys to those who can't simply run out to the grocery store.
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
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.
A missing hiker was found alive this week in the remote Canadian wilderness, where he had been missing since October.
Amalka, a female, slipped out of a carrier cage on November 19 during an unloading operation.
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Iga Swiatek is a 23-year-old from Poland who was ranked No. 1 most of the past two seasons but is now at No. 2.
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
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.
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 full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon 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.
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
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.
Ponchos and umbrellas added to the atmosphere at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a steady rain-soaked Midtown Manhattan. But for the three million people estimated to have lined the two-and-a-half mile route, the wet weather didn't dampen spirits. Tom Hanson reports.
Retailers are preparing for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with two-thirds of holiday shoppers expected to make purchases this week. The biggest discounts Friday will likely be on electronics like televisions, appliances and gaming consoles. Nancy Cordes reports.
Authorities are investigating how a woman got through security at John F. Kennedy International Airport and then boarded a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris without a boarding pass. French police took the woman into custody after the plane landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Lilia Luciano has details.
For the second time in two weeks, Russia on Thursday took aim at Ukraine's energy infrastructure with a nationwide missile and drone strike that left more than a million homes and businesses without power. Ramy Inocencio has details.
It was a wet and chilly Thanksgiving in the Northeast, with some places getting up to three inches of rain. Snow was in the forecast for upstate New York and New England, while the Great Lakes region was bracing to be buried under several feet in the coming days. Rob Marciano has the forecast.