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Stocks nosedive as investors fret over signs of U.S. economic slowdown Stocks fell sharply after new economic data raised concerns the economy could be slowing faster than expected. updated 5M ago

Google's Gemini AI Olympics-themed ad sparks fierce backlash Viewers took issue with the ad in which a little girl's father uses Gemini AI to help her write a fan letter. Here's why. 1H ago

Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X for $35 million, claiming fraud Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and his social media platform after the billionaire abruptly scrapped a content partnership with the former CNN anchor. 2H ago

Cardi B announces she is pregnant with third child Cardi B shared the pregnancy news on social media showing images of herself in a flowing red gown that exposes her baby bump. 2H ago

Here are 9 restaurant chains now offering deals on their food Fast-food and sit-down restaurants are dishing out promos to try to lure budget-conscious consumers back to their tables with value meals. 1H ago

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Trump loses appeal of gag order in New York "hush money" case A gag order put in place before former President Donald Trump's criminal trial will remain through his sentencing in September. 2H ago

Biden hails deal freeing Americans from Russia: "Their brutal ordeal is over" President Biden said the deal would not have been possible without the help of U.S. allies, saying today is "a powerful example of why it's vital to have friends in this world." 2H ago

Trump's big cryptocurrency bet Former President Donald Trump, who once called bitcoin "a scam," is now pitching himself as the pro-crypto presidential candidate. So what's fueling this change and how is the crypto industry reacting? 4H ago

Election deniers win key Arizona primaries, raising alarms with voting groups Candidates who pushed election conspiracies won primaries for offices that control elections across Arizona. 5H ago

Senate fails to advance major tax bill that would expand Child Tax Credit A major tax package that would bolster the popular Child Tax Credit and cut taxes for businesses failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday in the face of widespread Republican opposition. updated 59M ago

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Nearly 50% of insured in U.S. get surprise medical bills, poll says Most don't contest billing errors or denied coverage, even though doing so frequently works, the Commonwealth Fund says. 2M ago

Gen X, millennials have greater risk of developing certain cancers, study finds Gen Xers and millennials have a higher risk of developing more than a dozen cancers than older generations, according to new research from the American Cancer Society. 2H ago

Lung cancer screenings save lives but are unfamiliar to most. Here's what to know. The majority of people are unfamiliar with life-saving screenings available for the disease, according to a survey from the American Lung Association. Here's what to know about risk factors and getting screened. 4H ago

Small-town patients face big hurdles as rural hospitals cut cancer care Chemotherapy deserts are expanding across the United States as hospitals winnow services to save money, creating financial and logistical hurdles for rural patience seeking cancer treatment. 11H ago

14 risk factors for Alzheimer's disease — and what you can do about them A new study highlights new risk factors for dementia, as well as 12 previously known risk factors, and ways to combat them. Jul 31

World

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Suspect in woman's Boston murder ordered extradited to U.S. from Kenya Kenyan national Kevin Kangethe, accused of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her body in an SUV at Boston's Logan Airport, will face U.S. justice. 2H ago

Russian assassin among those walking free in U.S.-Russia prisoner swap A Russian assassin jailed for life in Germany is among the Russians being released as part of the U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange. 2H ago

Argentina plans to use AI to "predict future crimes" and prevent them The government says a new artificial intelligence unit in Argentina will use the technology to ensure "faster and more precise responses to threats." 3H ago

Team USA wins first rowing gold in men's four since 1960 Team USA won the men's four rowing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a historic win in a category not won since 1960. 6H ago

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Cardi B announces she is pregnant with third child Cardi B shared the pregnancy news on social media showing images of herself in a flowing red gown that exposes her baby bump. 2H ago

Shania Twain on bringing "Come On Over" back to Las Vegas Shania Twain returns to Las Vegas with her third residency, "Come On Over," at Planet Hollywood. The show celebrates her record-breaking album and reflects on her career. Jul 31

MTV's "The Challenge" celebrates 40th season Longtime MTV "The Challenge" host TJ Lavin discusses the new season, his favorite part of hosting and why the series has become a global phenomenon. Jul 31 05:17

StubHub's "drip pricing" under fire StubHub faces allegations of misleading customers by adding significant fees at the final checkout stage, a practice known as "drip pricing." This tactic has prompted a lawsuit from Washington D.C.'s attorney general, who claims that StubHub's hidden fees can increase the total cost of tickets by up to 40%. Jul 31 03:02

Shania Twain prepares for latest Vegas residency Shania Twain, whose album "Come On Over" remains the best-selling by a female solo artist, is set to return to Las Vegas for her third residency at Planet Hollywood. Anthony Mason sat down with the country-pop superstar to discuss her career, songwriting and iconic looks. Jul 31 08:37

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Ailing Etsy rolls out first loyalty program in move to spark growth Etsy Insider members will receive free shipping on purchases and discounts on certain products, among other perks. Jul 31

Trusting Google to deliver best search results can hurt your wallet, study finds Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others. Jul 30

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

Microsoft experiencing outages for some 365 Office and cloud programs Microsoft said some of its 365 apps are experiencing problems, with the problems coming less than two weeks after the CrowdStrike outage. Jul 30

OpenAI announces SearchGPT OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, are launching SearchGPT, a highly-anticipated search engine powered by artificial intelligence that gives users real-time information from across the internet. Kylie Robison, senior AI reporter for the Verge, joined CBS News to discuss how it works. Jul 30 03:29

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Miniscule drones mimicking insects being tried for dangerous human tasks Patterns like those of birds and bees are influencing Dutch scientists' research on "self-flying" swarms of tiny drones. 8H ago

Heat to hinder Park Fire containment efforts As of Wednesday evening, California's Park Fire has grown to more than 389,000 acres and is only 18% contained. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has been following the developments. 21H ago 01:41

California's Park Fire makes state history As of Monday evening, California's Park Fire had burned through 370,000 acres -- roughly half the size of Rhode Island. It's the biggest fire in the Golden State since 2020. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more. Jul 29 02:04

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. Jul 26 02:16

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. Jul 26

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Crime Trump rally shooting site new video New video appears to show the shooter who targeted former President Donald Trump on top of a building moments before he fired at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports. 1H ago 03:48

Trump loses appeal of gag order in New York "hush money" case A gag order put in place before former President Donald Trump's criminal trial will remain through his sentencing in September. 2H ago

Inmate sentenced in prison killing of infamous gangster "Whitey" Bulger An inmate was sentenced to more than four years in prison Thursday for his role in the 2018 killing of the infamous gangster James "Whitey" Bulger. 4H ago

Teen brother of U.S. airman killed by deputy is fatally shot in Georgia Slain Airman Roger Fortson's brother, Andre Fortson, was killed this week near Atlanta, attorney Ben Crump said. 4H ago

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Space Atlas V rocket launches with secret payload A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Tuesday, carrying a secret payload for the U.S. Space Force into orbit for a national security mission. The launch also marked the 100th national security mission carried out by ULA. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with more. Jul 30 03:42

Atlas 5 blasts off on final classified military mission Tuesday's flight was the Atlas 5's final national security mission as builder United Launch Alliance transitions to new Vulcan rockets. Jul 30

SpaceX returns to flight with rapid-fire tripleheader SpaceX put 67 Starlinks into orbit while Boeing carried out successful tests of its Starliner capsule. Jul 28

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. Jul 26 02:21

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. Jul 25

Latest Galleries

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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. Jul 28 44 photos

Summer music heats up 2024 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. Jul 22 25 photos

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? Jun 22 33 photos

Donald Sutherland The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games." Jun 20 49 photos

Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest. May 29 30 photos