Kimberly-Clark to acquire Tylenol maker Kenvue in $48.7 billion deal
Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in an approximately $48.7 billion cash-and-stock deal, creating a massive consumer health goods company.
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Low-income families face looming financial cliff as shutdown threatens aid
"I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.
Book excerpt: "1929" by Andrew Ross Sorkin
The New York Times financial columnist's new book looks back to Wall Street's most catastrophic market collapse.
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol rules out a value menu as chain revamps
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol doesn't expect AI to replace baristas as the coffee chain focuses on improving the "human-to-human experience" for customers.
Furloughed federal workers are taking out loans to help pay the bills
Federal workers are turning to low-cost loans to help tide them over financially as the U.S. government shutdown drags on.
Cafe offers the world's most expensive coffee at $980 a cup
The new record staggered some people, though residents also said it was par for the course for the desert city with a luxury lifestyle.
Supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
580,000 bottles of a blood pressure drug recalled over cancer risk
The FDA says more than 580,000 bottles of a blood pressure medication have been recalled over concerns that it may contain a cancer-causing chemical.
6 deaths, 27 illnesses tied to outbreak from prepared pasta meals
The CDC said there have been two additional deaths and seven new illnesses tied to a listeria outbreak from meals sold at major grocery chains.
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What happens if you fail the Chapter 7 bankruptcy means test?
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Americans are living longer, but lack proper planning, study finds
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Government shutdown delays Social Security's cost-of-living announcement
Citing the shutdown, the Social Security Administration postponed its announcement of the annual payment bump beneficiaries will receive in 2026.
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USCIS clarifies who must pay $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
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6 deaths, 27 illnesses tied to outbreak from prepared pasta meals
The CDC said there have been two additional deaths and seven new illnesses tied to a listeria outbreak from meals sold at major grocery chains.
Brace for travel delays as government shutdown drags on, experts warn
Air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck last week as the government shutdown approaches a record length.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
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The government shutdown stretches into Day 34 on Monday as the Senate is set to reconvene. Follow live updates here.
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6 deaths, 27 illnesses tied to outbreak from prepared pasta meals
The CDC said there have been two additional deaths and seven new illnesses tied to a listeria outbreak from meals sold at major grocery chains.
Brace for travel delays as government shutdown drags on, experts warn
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Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Kimberly-Clark to acquire Tylenol maker Kenvue in $48.7 billion deal
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Book excerpt: "1929" by Andrew Ross Sorkin
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Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Trump: "Hard for me" to give money to NYC if "communist" Mamdani is mayor
Days before Election Day, the president told correspondent Norah O'Donnell that he would potentially withhold federal funds if front-runner Zohran Mamdani wins the election for NYC mayor.
China denies Trump's claim that it's testing nuclear weapons
China rejects Trump's claim to 60 Minutes about clandestine nuclear tests, as a senior official seeks to clarify the president's plans for U.S. tests.
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Government shutdown nears record for longest ever as Senate returns
The government shutdown stretches into Day 34 on Monday as the Senate is set to reconvene. Follow live updates here.
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Election Day 2025 is almost here, with consequential races in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and a redistricting ballot measure in California.
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6 deaths, 27 illnesses tied to outbreak from prepared pasta meals
The CDC said there have been two additional deaths and seven new illnesses tied to a listeria outbreak from meals sold at major grocery chains.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
From Narcan to gun silencers, opioid settlement cash pays law enforcement tabs
Local governments have received hundreds of millions of dollars from the opioid settlements to support addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts.
Inside the global running boom
Ahead of Sunday's New York City Marathon, CBS News' Nancy Chen explores why long-distance running's popularity has exploded in recent years, with some runners using races to travel the world.
How a broken limb led to non-smoker's lung cancer diagnosis years later
Leslie Stoll was an active athlete who had never smoked. She was shocked when a chance scan spotted something unusual.
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Videos show orcas flipping great white sharks and eating their livers
New research suggests that a pod in the Gulf of California specializes in hunting sharks.
Netherlands set to return 3,500-year-old stolen sculpture to Egypt
A day after attending the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the leader of the Netherlands said an ancient statue discovered at an art fair would be returned.
Drones near base storing U.S. nukes could be spying, Belgium says
Belgium's defense minister confirmed that drones had flown into the area near the Kleine Brogel air base in northeast Belgium in two phases.
Survey reveals Americanisms most adopted by U.K. kids, and who's using them
Of 10,000 U.K. teachers surveyed, 50% reported hearing their students say "trash" or "garbage" instead of the more typical British terms.
Avalanche in Nepal kills 5 foreign climbers, 2 guides
An Armed Police Force spokesperson said five other people were hurt at the base camp.
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Rami Malek on historical drama "Nuremberg"
Academy Award-winning actor Rami Malek stars in "Nuremberg." Based on true events, Malek plays U.S. Army psychiatrist Lt. Col. Douglas Kelley, who was assigned to assess the mental state of the surviving members of the Nazi regime, including Hitler's second in command. Malek talks to "CBS Mornings" about the historical drama and his role.
King Charles wants brother Andrew stripped of his final military title
The former Prince Andrew is set to lose his final military title, as King Charles continues shunning his younger brother over historic ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
George Clooney on "Jay Kelly," fame and family
In his latest film, George Clooney plays a familiar role – one of the world's biggest movie stars – who nonetheless tries to reconcile professional success and his personal shortcomings.
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George Clooney on "Jay Kelly," fame and family
In his latest film, "Jay Kelly," George Clooney plays a familiar role – one of the world's biggest movie stars – who nonetheless tries to reconcile professional success and his personal shortcomings. Clooney talks with Seth Doane about how he is different from the character of Jay Kelly, and what he doesn't regret about living the life of an A-List celebrity. He also talks about how he works hard to create a "normal existence" for his children.
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Almanac: November 7
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Meta stock falls after AI commitment
Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet recently reported their quarterly earnings and one thing is certain: the jaw-dropping investments in artificial intelligence are only just getting started. This all comes just days after Nvidia became the world's first-ever $5 trillion company. Jacob Ward, technology journalist, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Are we in an AI bubble?
The health of the U.S. stock market on any given day depends on a number of variables, but the New York Times reports that lately, it almost entirely hinges on the success of artificial intelligence and the companies behind this technology. Evan Gorelick, writer for "The Morning" newsletter at the New York Times, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Book argues super AI could end in extinction
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Videos show orcas flipping great white sharks and eating their livers
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Scientists say they've solved debate about origins of mysterious dinosaur
The discovery "rewrites decades of research on Earth's most famous predator," the study's co-author said.
"Fertility tourism" booming as U.S. couples seek affordable treatments abroad
A Florida couple traveled to Colombia to make their dream of a family a reality through the booming "fertility tourism" business.
Fish named Arnie swims a record 530 miles, mostly upstream
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U.K. train stabbing spree suspect's charges
A 32-year-old man suspected of carrying out a bloody stabbing on a United Kingdom train is facing at least 10 criminal charges. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Judge to rule on National Guard in Portland
A federal judge is expected to issue on a decision on Friday regarding the National Guard being deployed to Portland, Oregon. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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The shooting happened at an Airbnb in Bath Township, about 15 miles northwest of Akron. It was not immediately clear if all nine people were shot.
Sonya Massey's family speaks out
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Suspects face charges in 5-year-old Idaho boy's 2021 disappearance
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China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
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Weak spot in Earth's magnetic field keeps growing, satellites show
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Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue
Manufacturing giant Kimberly-Clark is set to acquire Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, for $48.7 billion. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more details.
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Trump to tap SNAP contingency fund
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has told a federal court it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial November benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
SNAP recipients struggle with funding lapse
Millions of Americans are concerned after SNAP benefit funding lapsed on Saturday amid the government shutdown. Meanwhile, President Trump called congressional Democrats "crazed lunatics" on "60 Minutes" as senators remain deadlocked. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Caitlin-Huey Burns have the latest.
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