Job growth slowed down sharply in March, but unemployment remained at its lowest level in over a decade. Businesses added 103,000 jobs, the Labor Department reported Friday. The figure fell far short of predictions and followed a blockbuster February that saw 326,000 jobs added. The weather was partly to blame: […]
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EPA officials demoted, removed after voicing complaints: Report
At least five officials at the Environmental Protection Agency were demoted, removed, reassigned, put on leave or asked for new jobs after voicing concerns about embattled EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, the New York Times reported Thursday. Pruitt is in hot water after dominating the news cycle this week with reports […]
Sesame Place is world’s first certified autism center theme park
Sesame Place — Pennsylvania’s “Sesame Street”-themed amusement park — has just become the world’s first amusement park designated as a certified autism center. The park announced the news on Facebook this Monday, in honor of Autism Awareness Day, writing: “It’s our goal to provide every family with an enjoyable and […]
Russian TV airs alleged phone call from daughter of poisoned ex-spy
MOSCOW — At the U.N. Thursday, Russia’s ambassador pushed back hard against allegations that Moscow poisoned a former spy and his daughter in the U.K. He said British officials are “playing with fire” and will be sorry. This comes after Russian state television said it has a new recording of […]
Facebook breach shows “we share too much and think too little”
Facebook’s (FB) acknowledgement that all 2 billion of its users likely had their information “scraped” without their knowledge or consent should serve as a wake-up call to consumers. Watch what you share — not just on social media, but also on apps and in online quizzes. “People are giving out enough […]
5.3 magnitude quake rattles Southern California
Last Updated Apr 5, 2018 4:46 PM EDT Officials at CalTech are holding a press conference — which you can watch in the video player above. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck off the coast of Southern California on Thursday, officials at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) say. […]
Service dogs in training get trip to Disneyland
Some young service dogs in training celebrated a big milestone in any kid’s life last week — their first trip to Disneyland! Volunteers from Canine Companions brought their furry friends on the field trip to the amusement park in Anaheim, California. Volunteers posted the photos on Twitter and the group […]
Woman accused of beating her infant daughter to death
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A 28-year-old woman has been charged with murder for allegedly beating her 16-month-old baby to death, reports CBS affiliate WUSA. Faneshia Scott, 28, pleaded not guilty in court and was ordered to undergo a mental evaluation. Prosecutors allege that she tortured her daughter, Rhythm Fields, for 3 […]
Facebook is used to promote tobacco, despite policies against it
New research finds tobacco products are being marketed and sold through unpaid content on Facebook despite policies from the social media company restricting or prohibiting the promotion of these items. In many of these instances, there is no safeguard in place to prevent access to minors. “Facebook has a portfolio […]
Pruitt wanted to use sirens to get through D.C. traffic
Several weeks after taking the helm of the Environmental Protection Agency, Administrator Scott Pruitt was running late and stuck in Washington, D.C., traffic. Sources tell CBS News that he wanted to use his vehicle’s lights and sirens to get to his official appointment, but the lead agent in charge of […]