White House says it wants to avoid government shutdown
“At the end of the day we don’t want to shut down the government, we want to shut down the border,” Sarah Sanders said Categories: National, US & World News
Archives: 2018
A credit bump for paying utility, wireless bills on time
Consumers with subprime credit or little financial history could hike their scores by adding recurring payments Categories: National, US & World News
Rep. Martha McSally appointed to finish McCain’s term in Senate
McSally lost a race for the Senate in November to Democratic Rep. Krysten Sinema, but now both will head to the chamber Categories: National, US & World News
Elderly neighbor’s Christmas generosity melts hearts
2-year-old Cadi now has a special present to open every Christmas until she is 16 years old Categories: National, US & World News
Man in alleged GoFundMe scam could face jail on traffic charges
Mark D’Amico, his girlfriend and a homeless veteran allegedly concocted a good Samaritan story to scam donors Categories: National, US & World News
How business owners can stand out amid market’s noise
Entrepreneurs can build great products, but without a distinct brand, marketplace noise will drown them out. Categories: National, US & World News
Station plays “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” for hours in protest
“WE LOVE THE SONG” the radio station proclaimed after several others banned it Categories: National, US & World News
Huge floating device isn’t trapping plastic in Pacific Ocean
The young innovator behind the project said a fix was in the works Categories: National, US & World News
Court hearing scheduled for Rep. Chris Collins in insider trading case
The New York Republican, charged with insider trading, is accused of sharing information with his son about a biotech company in which he held the largest shares Categories: National, US & World News
Girl punches schoolmate who was wearing hijab
Authorities in suburban Pittsburgh say they consider the school bathroom incident bullying, not a hate crime, at least right now. The altercation was caught on video. KDKA’s Bob Allen reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Denver may ban conversion therapy for minors
Denver City Council considers a proposal to ban the discredited practice that aims to change a LGBTQ person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or expression Categories: National, US & World News
New generation of GPS satellites launching
The Air Force will launch the first of a powerful new generation of GPS satellites. The satellite is nicknamed “Vespucci” after America’s namesake explorer Amerigo Vespucci. It will blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This is the first national security launch for SpaceX. Mark Strassmann reports. Categories: National, US & World News
“Grain Brain”: How your food choices can determine your brain’s destiny
For many Americans, eating healthier will be a top New Year’s resolution. One expert says we should start by eliminating gluten. Dr. David Perlmutter claims eating foods high in carbohydrates causes brain inflamation and can trigger neurological disorders like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. He revised and updated his best-selling 2013 book “Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and…
Gary Cohn: Economy “strong,” but U.S. has “huge debt problem”
This week marks one year since the passage of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, which reduced the corporate and individual tax rate Categories: National, US & World News
“Vice’s” Christian Bale and Adam McKay chronicle Dick Cheney’s rise to power
To play the former vice president, Bale shaved his head and packed on some 40 pounds Categories: National, US & World News
Ray Rice says he doesn’t want a second chance – he already got one
In February 2014, surveillance video showed the former Baltimore Ravens running back punching his fiancee in an elevator Categories: National, US & World News
Former CBS CEO Leslie Moonves denied $120 million severance
CBS says former chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves will not get the $120 million severance payment his contract called for. The CBS board of directors said Monday there “are grounds to terminate” Moonves “for cause,” allowing the company to block that payout. Jericka Duncan reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Gary Cohn on “strong” U.S. economy, and why you “never” want a government shutdown
This week marks one year since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The legislation reduced tax rates for individuals and increased the standard deduction. It also cut the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. As part of our series, Issues That Matter, we’re taking a closer look at the impact of those tax cuts…
Eye Opener at 8: Michael Flynn to be sentenced today
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Subscribe to get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox. Categories: National, US & World News
Fed rate moves for 2019: The suspense is building
With one more hike likely this week, the betting on what happens next year has plenty of wild cards in play Categories: National, US & World News
Teen caught on video attacking another, wearing hijab, in school
Authorities in suburban Pittsburgh say they deem the bathroom incident bullying, not hate crime for now Categories: National, US & World News
Alfonso Ribeiro sues Fortnite maker for using “Carlton dance”
The maker of the popular video game Fortnite, with around 200 million users worldwide, faces more lawsuits from celebrities for allegedly using their famous dance moves. “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star, Alfonso Ribeiro, is suing Fortnite’s creator over his iconic “Carlton dance.” Vladimir Duthiers reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Foundation brings dogs to brighten people’s days
The Good Dog Foundation brings pups to people in need of some love Categories: National, US & World News
Ray and Janay Rice speak out on recent NFL assault incidents
In 2014, NFL player Ray Rice was seen punching and knocking out his then-fiancée in an elevator. The Baltimore Ravens dropped him and Rice hasn’t played professional football since. Rice and his fiancée, Janay, married just weeks after the incident and now have two children together. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King sits down with the couple to discuss why…