High stakes as Fed Chair Powell goes before Congress
While stocks have recouped most of their losses from the February freakout, the downward forces aren't going away
Employment
America's 10 most sought-after jobs
The postings on LinkedIn that received the most attention from job-seekers include some surprises
Should employers keep testing workers for pot?
As medical and recreational weed gets more green lights, some experts are arguing for an end to the practice
Does bringing Amazon to your town boost employment?
Cities and states have offered lavish incentives to lure the online retailer's warehouses, but the benefits aren't clear
Job growth picked up in January -- and so did pay
In a good sign for the economy, wages rose at the fastest rate in eight years as businesses added 200,000 jobs
Death of retail jobs may be greatly exaggerated
The country's largest private-sector employer, with 28 million jobs, offers changing opportunities for all kinds of workers
Retail sales end a robust 2017 with solid December rise
Last month's results capped a 4.2 percent annual rise, the most in three years, while 2017 inflation stayed at 2.1 percent
Retail workers feel the brunt of shifting shopping habits
As e-commerce and technology advance, millions of store employees are struggling to cope, but some are thriving
African-American unemployment hits record low
The reasons range from a greater number of black Americans with college degrees to a growing need for employers in a tight job market to widen the pool of people they hire from
Working while stoned: How will companies cope?
Legal recreational pot is rapidly creating a tug of war in the workplace between employers and employees
How the new tax law could ripple through 2018
It promises to have wide-ranging impacts on wages, jobs, spending, inflation, interest rates, stock prices and more
Should you quit your job without another lined up?
Unless you're working in an abusive environment, stay in place while you double down on the job search and supercharge savings
A holiday gift for seasonal workers
This year a tight labor market has retail, restaurant and hospitality companies hiking wages
America's employment problem isn't in manufacturing
This industry is now the biggest employer of low-wage workers, who say it's often a dead-end job with high stress
Employment panel rules Uber drivers have pay, time off rights
The British ruling has broad implications for the gig economy and could impact as many as 40,000 Uber drives in the U.K.
Higher wages: It could be now or never
After years of waiting, it's looking more likely that American workers are finally about to get a raise
She's hiring 3,000 people this year -- here's her interview advice
Panasonic's director of talent acquisition says there is one question job candidates should always ask
New jobless claims fall, and worker productivity rises
The two latest labor reports are a double dose of good news, especially the latter's biggest jump in three years
Private-sector hiring jumps to 7-month high
Payroll processor ADP reports October hiring rebounded by a strong 235,000 after September's hurricane-led slowdown
What do gig workers really want?
The answer, at least according to one new study, could be as old as the idea of getting paid for work
U.S. loses 33,000 jobs after hurricanes slam Texas, Florida
The drop in September hiring is the first loss in six years, but unemployment dropped to 4.2 percent
New York's jobs reach highest level since Great Recession
More than 9 million New Yorkers worked a job last year -- nearly as many as did in 2008
Private businesses add 178,000 workers in July
ADP's monthly survey of nongovernment employers shows a solid gain in hiring, though manufacturers cut 4,000 jobs
Private sector hiring slowed in June
Payroll processor ADP reports that nongovernment employers added just 158,000 new jobs, mostly in services
Why so few teens work summer jobs these days
For several reasons, the longer-term trend for teen employment is down, and it's likely to stay that way
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year. Follow live results here.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, at least 7 killed, officials say
The number of fatalities is expected to increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
California voters pass Prop 50 to redraw the state's congressional maps, CBS News projects
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure that will redraw the state's congressional districts.
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Here's what Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
Potential consequences of Prop 50's redistricting measure — beyond California
California's approval of Proposition 50 sets in motion a redistricting plan that could result in pickups of five seats for Democrats in the Golden State — an effort that may ripple beyond California's borders.
Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general's race despite texting scandal
At the beginning of October, Jay Jones' violent text messages from in 2022 resurfaced and were condemned by both parties.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.