Now's the time to change your passwords
Consider it a vital New Year's resolution you can accomplish before the ball even drops
Your Holiday Financial Guide
How banking moves now can make 2017 holidays merrier
Automating savings, avoiding fees, and getting a one-year CD are good ways to prep for next year's holiday spending
Use the holidays to plot your course on college debt
The year-end is a great time to work out your family's college selection strategy, especially how to pay
Four questions to ask before throwing out a product box
Sometimes it's useful to save the nice packaging your new device came in – and sometimes it's just hoarding
What to do with unwanted gift cards
Staring at a gift card you'll probably never use? You have options, from regifting it to selling it to donating it to charity
Last-minute gift ideas, vetted by Consumer Reports
Still shopping? Then you'll want to choose something reliable and safe -- and recommended by a sensible and impartial source
What's the best way to consolidate holiday debt?
Store credit cards come with high rates -- here are pros and cons of two alternatives: balance transfers and personal loans
5 smart saving strategies for 2017
As interest rates rise, it’s time think about how to make the most from your cash in the coming year
5 year-end moves to shrink your tax bill
No matter how busy you are during the holidays, it will pay to set aside some time to take care of tax business
Avoid these digital-safety pitfalls while traveling
Getting hacked or infected with malware when you travel can take the joy out of the holidays
Last-minute tech gifts
If you got a late start on your Christmas shopping, don't worry. CNET senior editor Ashley Esqueda joins CBSN with some ideas for last-minute tech gifts you can snag in time for the holidays.
Can't chase that store credit? These apps do it for you
Many stores credit the difference between new price and old if shoppers produce receipts in time -- and there are apps for that
6 top food boxes for the holidays and beyond
Look for variety and taste when picking a meal-subscription service to give to friends, family or yourself
The challenge of last-minute holiday travel
It’s the toughest time to find flights and hotels for unplanned excursions, but it’s not impossible if you know some tricks
7 year-end tax moves to consider now
Just a few weeks are left in 2016, but that’s still enough time to take some steps that will cut your tax bill
Gift-giving at work: Do’s and don’ts
Here are some guidelines for avoiding potentially awkward workplace encounters during the holidays
20 top tech products for the holidays
Here’s help from Best Buy for cutting through the clutter of possible tech gifts, from virtual reality gear to hairdryers
That “missed delivery” notice may be a holiday scam
It's a seasonal twist on fraudsters' attempts to get you to part with your valuable personal information
Looking for the perfect gift? Here’s what not to buy
Here's expert advice on how to keep your gifts from being among the millions that get returned every year
9 ways to save on your holiday display
These talented decorators have some savvy tips for decking the halls without breaking the bank
Are you paying too much for your Christmas tree?
With holiday tree prices on the rise in some parts of the U.S., here’s how to make sure you don’t overpay
10 cool holiday gifts for the geeks on your list
From Batman boxers to a build-your-own robot, we’ve got the lowdown on some of the geekiest stuff out there
Coping with charities’ pleas during the holidays
Even as the pressure builds to give something to some group, it always pays to do your homework first
Give a gift card -- but only as a last resort
Too often, gift cards are what you give when you don’t have a clue about what makes the recipient tick
Holiday travel gifts
Looking for the perfect gift for someone who's always on the move? Mark Murphy, president of travAlliancemedia, joins CBSN with the best travel gifts this season.
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What swing states say about state of the U.S. economy
An uneven recovery has left electorally crucial states in the dumps, while others are bouncing back. Ohio, Georgia and Arizona tell the tale.
Las Vegas job losses take toll: "I cry and pray a whole lot"
Economic fallout from COVID-19 was "a punch in the gut" to thousands of workers on and off the famous Vegas Strip.
USPS mail delivery is getting worse, putting ballots at risk
First-class mail had "awful" on-time delivery rates in October, with 14% of mail arriving late, one expert says.
"Who the hell elected you?" Big Tech defends itself against charges of political bias
Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai defend their approach to moderating online speech.
Stocks tank as coronavirus cases continue to spread globally
Optimism the pandemic may have been brought under control dissipates as infections rise in Europe and the U.S.
How much Americans plans to spend on holiday gifts this year
With the economy still hurting from the coronavirus, consumers say they are cinching their Santa belts.
Bank of America ends pandemic pay, citing "business as usual"
Financial giant, with $12 billion in profits this year, had been offering some workers an extra $400 a month.
Senate adjourns without passing COVID bill before Election Day
The Senate has adjourned until November 9, making it unlikely that Congress will pass a relief bill ahead of the election.
Pfizer to seek OK for COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next month
Nearly all planned 44,000 participants enrolled in final-stage trial. If found safe, vaccine could see use in November.
Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
How losing Obamacare could cost you and your family
Health law's impacts are so pervasive, nearly every American could be affected if it were struck down by Supreme Court.
Are you coming in clear? How to ace a virtual job interview
Career experts offer simple tips for making a winning impression over your computer screen.
NYU researchers in showdown with Facebook over data collection
Social network wants researchers to stop collecting data showing who is being micro-targeted by political ads.
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
President Trump left the door open to stimulus checks, but experts say the odds of a deal are dwindling fast.
Dow plunges 900 points as coronavirus cases keep rising
Among the few companies seeing shares go up as Election Day nears: Stay-at-home economy stalwarts Amazon and Zoom.
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59 bodies found in hidden graves in Mexico
Guanajuato has been the scene of bloody turf battles between the Jalisco cartel and the Sinaloa cartel.
Germany imposes partial lockdown to control COVID's spread
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged people to stay home in November so families and friends can meet again during the Christmas season.
Woman beheaded and 2 others killed in knife attack at French church
Attack comes as nation on high alert over tensions related to publication of caricatures of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad in the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo.
Wisconsin faces "urgent" COVID crisis as U.S. cases surge
"There is an imminent risk to you, your family members, your friends, your neighbors, and the people you care about," said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
Telescope gives closer look at asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion
16 Psyche is one of the most massive objects in the solar system's main asteroid belt — and it appears to be made entirely of metal worth approximately $10,000 quadrillion.
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Tropical storm Zeta racing through Southeast with strong winds
It hit Louisiana as a strong Category 2 hurricane but quickly lost punch and was downgraded to a tropical storm after speeding through Mississippi into Alabama.
DHS chief claims some deported parents "have chosen to separate" from their kids
Wolf was asked about a recent court filing that said 545 parents who were separated from their children at the southern border have yet to be located.
Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs face Senate grilling
Six days before the election, the heads of America's largest tech companies defended their regulation of online speech.
FBI warns of "imminent" ransomware attacks on hospital systems
Experts say cybercriminals, likely from eastern Europe, perhaps with Kremlin ties, are seeking money as COVID surges but aren't targeting election systems.
Hurricane Zeta hits Louisiana as strong Category 2 storm
Hurricane Zeta made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana, on Wednesday with 110 mph winds and quickly approached Mississippi and Alabama.
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DHS chief claims some deported parents "have chosen to separate" from their kids
Wolf was asked about a recent court filing that said 545 parents who were separated from their children at the southern border have yet to be located.
Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs face Senate grilling
Six days before the election, the heads of America's largest tech companies defended their regulation of online speech.
SCOTUS denies GOP effort to fast-track ruling on Pa. ballot deadline
The Supreme Court declined to expedite a ruling on a Pennsylvania court ruling extending the deadline for absentee ballots.
What swing states say about state of the U.S. economy
An uneven recovery has left electorally crucial states in the dumps, while others are bouncing back. Ohio, Georgia and Arizona tell the tale.
The races that could determine who controls the Senate
Although the presidential race is at the top of everyone's mind, there are also several heated Senate races this year.
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LeBron James wants parade for Dodgers and Lakers
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti didn't dismiss the idea.
Chrissy Teigen opens up about losing baby in emotional essay
"He just wouldn't survive this, and if it went on any longer, I might not either," Teigen wrote of losing her son, who she and husband John Legend had already named Jack, at 20 weeks.
Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series for first title since 1988
They defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 to gain the seventh championship in franchise history. They were in the World Series three out of the last four years.
Jamie Foxx's sister, DeOndra Dixon, has died at 36
Dixon, who had Down syndrome, was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
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Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs face Senate grilling
Six days before the election, the heads of America's largest tech companies defended their regulation of online speech.
GM sells out first year of production of its electric Hummer
The next version of the truck, the $100,000 Hummer EV 3X, isn't scheduled to begin production until the fall of 2022.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors
The decision is a major milestone in the transportation companies' labor battle with the state.
Instagram apologizes for incorrectly flagging #EndSARS posts as false
On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.
Amazon offers 1-hour pickup at Whole Foods stores across U.S.
Curbside pickup increasingly in demand as pandemic changes consumer behavior in ways that could prove permanent.
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Hurricane Zeta hits Louisiana as strong Category 2 storm
Hurricane Zeta made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana, on Wednesday with 110 mph winds and quickly approached Mississippi and Alabama.
SpaceX engine swap should clear way for astronaut launch
SpaceX is replacing two suspect engines in the Falcon 9 rocket that will boost four astronauts to the space station.
Telescope gives closer look at asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion
16 Psyche is one of the most massive objects in the solar system's main asteroid belt — and it appears to be made entirely of metal worth approximately $10,000 quadrillion.
Firefighters rescue little owl from California wildfire
A crew with the Orange County Fire Authority saved a little owl from the Silverado Fire, an official said.
85 "murder hornets" killed, 13 captured alive: "Only the start"
Researchers were disturbed to see a children's playset only about 30 feet away form the nest.
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Germany imposes partial lockdown to control COVID's spread
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged people to stay home in November so families and friends can meet again during the Christmas season.
Midwest hospitalizations on the rise as COVID-19 cases surge
Hospitals in the Midwest and the Great Plains are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients — a 50% spike in the last month in the U.S.
Hundreds of inmates test positive as COVID rips through New York prison
Nearly 40% of inmates housed at the Elmira Correctional Facility have tested positive for coronavirus.
Wisconsin faces "urgent" COVID crisis as U.S. cases surge
"There is an imminent risk to you, your family members, your friends, your neighbors, and the people you care about," said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
Doctors urge flu shots in light of COVID-19. Here's what you need to know.
Why is getting a flu shot so important this year? Are there enough flu shots to go around?
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What swing states say about state of the U.S. economy
An uneven recovery has left electorally crucial states in the dumps, while others are bouncing back. Ohio, Georgia and Arizona tell the tale.
Las Vegas job losses take toll: "I cry and pray a whole lot"
Economic fallout from COVID-19 was "a punch in the gut" to thousands of workers on and off the famous Vegas Strip.
USPS mail delivery is getting worse, putting ballots at risk
First-class mail had "awful" on-time delivery rates in October, with 14% of mail arriving late, one expert says.
"Who the hell elected you?" Big Tech defends itself against charges of political bias
Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai defend their approach to moderating online speech.
Stocks tank as coronavirus cases continue to spread globally
Optimism the pandemic may have been brought under control dissipates as infections rise in Europe and the U.S.
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FBI warns of "imminent" ransomware attacks on hospital systems
Experts say cybercriminals, likely from eastern Europe, perhaps with Kremlin ties, are seeking money as COVID surges but aren't targeting election systems.
"48 Hours" podcast: "My Life of Crime" with Erin Moriarty
An immersive, true-crime podcast for fans of "48 Hours"
NXIVM founder Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison
A jury convicted Raniere on seven charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and forced labor conspiracy, in 2019.
FBI agent reveals quest to outsmart swindling seductress
For decades, moving from state to state, the FBI says Dana Lawrence swindled victims – wealthy businessmen, a pilot, a rabbi, a private school administrator and her own friends and lovers.
Police fatally shoot Black man, sparking protests in Philadelphia
One witness told CBS Philly that he and several others tried to get the man with the knife to drop it prior to the shooting.
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SpaceX engine swap should clear way for astronaut launch
SpaceX is replacing two suspect engines in the Falcon 9 rocket that will boost four astronauts to the space station.
Telescope gives closer look at asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion
16 Psyche is one of the most massive objects in the solar system's main asteroid belt — and it appears to be made entirely of metal worth approximately $10,000 quadrillion.
More water and ice found on the moon
NASA scientists have found evidence of more water and ice on the moon than previously known. KPIX-TV reporter Kiet Do has details.
Moon may have a lot more water than once thought
Studies suggest there could be ice stored in permanently shadowed "cold traps" at lunar polar regions.
NASA plans November 14 launch for next SpaceX Crew Dragon
The launch will mark the first operational flight by SpaceX's commercially developed Crew Dragon spacecraft.
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The most popular dog breeds in America
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Fourteen years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case.
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Sisters create designer wheelchair covers
Izzy Keane, who has spina bifida, used to always decorate her wheelchair for holidays and birthdays. She and her sister, Ailbhe, decided they wanted to help other wheelchair users express themselves this way. So the two sisters from Ireland started their own company for designer wheel covers, Izzy Wheels.
Trump defends record on "60 Minutes"
In an interview that's made headlines this week, Lesley Stahl presses President Trump on once-again rising coronavirus cases and what his priorities would be if re-elected. Stahl also speaks with Mr. Trump's running mate, Vice President Mike Pence.
Joe Biden makes his case to "60 Minutes"
The former vice president talks with Norah O'Donnell about the pandemic, taxes, the Supreme Court, and the "stark" differences between himself and President Trump. O'Donnell also speaks with Mr. Biden's running mate, California Senator Kamala Harris.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.
America's Right to Vote
"America's Right to Vote" showcases Caitlin Huey-Burns' on-the-ground reporting on voting rights and voter access in battleground states including Ohio, Michigan, Florida, and Georgia with a specific focus on barriers to voting for minority communities. The special also highlights improvements to the process and ways access to voting has increased across the country.