America's fastest-growing tech cities aren't on the coasts
An analysis of job listings shows the need for tech workers is growing fastest in the South and Midwest
Employment
States where job ads produce "the sound of crickets"
Colorado, New Hampshire and other places with ultra-tight labor markets are creating headaches for businesses
Jobless benefit claims drop for second week in a row
In another show of labor market strength, the number of people applying for unemployment checks fell by 8,000 to 237,000
Trump's plan to fill jobs via apprenticeships
He wants companies and schools to team up to fill positions that need specific training, but without more federal money
Endangered rite of passage: Teen summer jobs
The group's labor force participation has been on a 30-year slide, but it's not because the kids are getting lazier
Weekly jobless claims post a drop of 10,000
The latest reading puts the total at 245,000, the 118th week it has stayed below 300,000
Small companies fuel a private sector hiring surge in May
ADP's monthly report on nongovernment job creation shows U.S. businesses added a strong 253,000 positions
Trump's budget says poverty aid doesn't work -- is that so?
That's a deeply debated notion, and surely, many Trump supporters depend on food stamps and disability benefits
5 ways college grads can get jobs outside their majors
Sure, many grads with tech degrees get high-paying jobs, but you can still do well -- even if you didn't do well in math or science
The 5 most important job numbers to know right now
To understand how the U.S. labor market is really doing, look no further than these critical data points
Businesses ramped up hiring in April as economy regained speed
Employers added 211,000 jobs last month, with the unemployment rate falling to its lowest rate in nearly a decade
New jobless claims reverse a 2-week rising trend
A drop of 19,000 shows a healthy labor market, with new claims staying below 300,000 for well more than two years
The Class of 2017 is finally back to 2007 wages
Yes, that's progress, but a lost decade has taken a harsh toll on young Americans, and high school grads are still behind
The AI revolution may not be simply a jobs destroyer
The rise of artificial intelligence is sparking a hiring boom, at least in tech -- and overwhelmingly on the West Coast
9 college majors with the biggest gender pay gap
The divergence in salaries among men and women with the same degrees can get pretty stark five years after graduation
Mixed signals from a weather-whipped economy
A weak jobs report and slowing auto sales are bad signs, but Mother Nature could be the real culprit -- and spring is here
The best news about the job market no one is talking about
Small and midsize businesses have been slow to hire during the recovery, but that's finally changing
Jobless claims tumble 25,000 in latest week
The big drop shows that Americans are enjoying increasing job security as layoffs remain extremely low
Why Americans' wage growth is so sluggish
Given the labor market's apparent resurgence, workers should be enjoying healthy gains by now -- but that's not the case
Jobless claims jump but labor market stays strong
15,000 more people filed for unemployment benefits in the latest week while the total remained well below 300,000
The backlash against Bill Gates' call for a robot tax
Critics on all sides are blasting his proposal as "protectionism against progress," "naive" and downright "Luddite"
Deconstructing President Trump's jobless numbers
He told Congress "94 million Americans are out of the labor force." How accurate is that? An economist answers -- warning: equations ahead
Age discrimination is alive and well
Employers routinely overlook older job seekers, especially women -- but proving it has been the problem, until now
9 jobs with the oldest American workers
These professions have the biggest share of 55 and older workers, and that's prompting some to look for younger recruits
Why men are having problems getting married
Some are flunking out of the marriage market because of declining job opportunities
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.
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.
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.
Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Supreme Court hears arguments today over Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
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.
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.