Residency program aims to address teacher shortage
A Tennessee school district is addressing teacher shortages with a residency program that offers free education and paid teaching experience. Meg Oliver takes a look.
Employment
More Americans are leaving full-time jobs for freelance work
For those with the right skills, contract work can offer flexibility — and even six-figure incomes.
Furniture makers desperate for skilled labor
American manufacturers need skilled workers to craft furniture. With demand booming, furniture makers are having a hard time filling orders without properly trained labor. Nikki Battiste reports.
Veterans face challenges finding jobs after service
Many veterans struggle to find work after leaving their military jobs, despite being qualified. A nonprofit, American Corporate Partners, is providing veterans with resources to help them find employment. Norah O'Donnell takes a look.
Truck drivers train amid nationwide shortage
A nationwide shortage of truck drivers is at an all-time high. Norah O'Donnell takes a look at what could be the solution to the shortage.
LinkedIn chief economist on employment trends
The U.S. Labor Department reports a slight decrease in the number of people quitting their jobs in the month of December. But many Americans are still exploring career changes and flexible work options. LinkedIn chief economist Karin Kimbrough joined CBS News to discuss "The Great Resignation" and U.S. employment trends.
Child care crisis keeping women out of workforce
Many women have considered leaving or changing their jobs during the pandemic amid a lack of affordable child care. Nikki Battiste reports.
Arianna Huffington's advice on burnout
Many people around the world are experiencing workplace burnout, especially as the pandemic persists. Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global, joined CBS News' Jericka Duncan to discuss.
U.S. inflation choking pay raises
Americans are making more money than they were a year ago, but inflation is impacting those higher wages. Stacey Vanek Smith, co-host of NPR's The Indicator podcast, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss more
U.S. News reveals best jobs of 2022
U.S. News & World Report's senior editor for consumer advice, Antonio Barbera, joins "CBS Mornings" to exclusively reveal the publication's list of best jobs for 2022. He shares the criteria used to rank these occupations and explains why tech and healthcare jobs hold the top spots.
Hospitals struggling with surge of COVID cases
Healthcare workers across the country are once again being pushed to the brink as hospitalizations fueled by the Omicron variant increased by 60% in just the past week. One out of four medical centers are reportedly experiencing critical staff shortages. Lilia Luciano reports.
Meet Japan's very busy "Do Nothing Rent-a-Man"
People always told Shoji Morimoto he was a slacker, so he dedicated himself fully to the pursuit of doing nothing, with others, as required.
Florida breaks single-day COVID case record
Several states are hitting new COVID case records, including Florida, where cases are up more than 50% in the last week. The state is being criticized for new guidelines discouraging testing for people who have been exposed to COVID but don't have symptoms. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Hospitals plagued by COVID-related staff shortages
The latest COVID-19 surge is straining health care workers, with many out sick. Nikki Battiste takes a look at how it's having an effect on one New Jersey hospital.
Fighting COVID-19 in 2022
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with CBSN's Skyler Henry about the medical trends that could help define the fight against the coronavirus in 2022.
U.S. tops 2.5 million COVID cases in one week
As COVID cases surge across the U.S., many cities are scaling back New Year's Eve celebrations. Nancy Chen takes a look.
Number of workers filing for jobless aid near historic low
Only 205,000 Americans applied for unemployment last week, showing businesses remain reluctant to cut staff.
App pairs gig workers with employers
A popular app that connects businesses with hourly workers became indispensable during the pandemic — for businesses and those who recently lost their jobs. Carter Evans reports.
Layoffs rise slightly, but stay at pre-pandemic level
The number of workers filing for jobless aid each week is at its lowest level in 50 years.
Jobless claims fall to 52-year low as layoffs decline
Only 184,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, the lowest number since 1969.
Experts say economy needs some pandemic retirees to "unretire"
Americans are already working more days, longer hours and later in life than people in other industrial countries, but the average age of retirement ticked down during the pandemic.
U.S. economy added only 210,000 jobs in November
The November jobs report fell far short of expectations. Weijia Jiang has reaction from the White House.
Economic analyst on November jobs numbers
The Department of Labor said the economy added only 210,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%. Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Greene to discuss the numbers.
Where Americans are quitting their jobs at the highest rates
As the tight job market continues, some states have experienced an outsized jump in resignations.
CBS Evening News, March 28, 2020
Trump considers quarantine of people coming from New York metro area; College seniors concerned about graduating and employment amid coronavirus crisis
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
What to know about Election Day 2025
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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Latino voters cite affordability, economy as top concerns in new poll
According to the Unidos Bipartisan Poll of Hispanic Voters: The Road to 2026, 53% of Latino voters cite the cost of living and inflation as their leading concern.
Trump says ICE raids "haven't gone far enough"
President Trump said he's OK with tactics used by ICE agents during raids "because you have to get the people out."
Judge again blocks deployment of National Guard troops to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut said she "found no credible evidence" that protests in the city grew out of control before the president federalized the troops.
Trump on nuclear testing, the government shutdown, immigration and tariffs
Watch as President Trump discusses testing nuclear weapons, U.S.-China relations, Israel, the government shutdown, immigration, tariffs, and whether he'll try to stay in the White House beyond 2028.
Hamas returns 3 more Israeli hostages' remains, leaving 8 still in Gaza
Among the 8 deceased Israeli hostages whose remains are yet to be returned from Gaza is soldier and U.S. citizen Itay Chen.
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.
California law seeking to shield Jewish students from antisemitism challenged
A new California law designed to protect Jewish students antisemitism is being challenged on free speech grounds.