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How does RFK Jr. factor into 2024 election?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called on the White House to de-escalate tensions with Russia and even suggested the president should meet with Vladimir Putin while speaking in New Hampshire Tuesday night. Kennedy is challenging President Biden for the party's nomination. He is also an anti-vaccine activist and has been accused of spreading misinformation. James Pindell, a political reporter for the Boston Globe, joined CBS News to talk about Kennedy Jr.'s campaign.

Jun 21, 2023

New Zealand public radio chief apologizes for "pro-Kremlin garbage"

A journalist from Radio New Zealand has been placed on leave pending the results of an investigation into a number of altered wire stories.

Jun 12, 2023

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Tech companies and election misinformation

Some big tech companies are rolling back policies put in place to curb misinformation around the 2020 election, spurring concerns voters may find it difficult to decipher what information is real and what's fake in the 2024 presidential election cycle. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more.

Jun 7, 2023
05:57

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Dominion-Fox News settlement fallout

Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems have come to terms on a $787.5 million settlement. The settlement allows both parties to avoid going to trial, but the deal did not require an on-air apology from Fox News. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

Apr 19, 2023
04:14

Murdoch: Fox hosts maybe" went too far"

New documents released in Dominion's defamation lawsuit against Fox News show chairman Rupert Murdoch did not believe the 2020 election lies spread by his news network. There is also bipartisan outrage after Fox News host Tucker Carlson tried to rewrite history with cherry-picked surveillance footage from the Capitol riot, falsely calling it a mostly peaceful protest. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.

Mar 8, 2023
03:50

Supreme Court to review federal law

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this week that could hold social media outlets accountable for some of the information and videos they recommend to their users. Jan Crawford reports.

Feb 21, 2023
04:08

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Concerns raised about AI misinformation and bias

Tech companies are beginning to launch ventures into artificial intelligence, such as Microsoft's investment into the ChatGPT bot. New York Times technology reporter Cade Metz spoke with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about the benefits and potential downfalls of the new technology.

Feb 10, 2023
04:54

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As elites meet in Davos, conspiracy theories gain traction online

Annual gathering in Switzerland has increasingly become the target of bizarre claims circulating on social media.

Jan 16, 2023

Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming for decades, study says

Energy giant's own scientists were working on precise forecasts even as company publicly doubted warming was real.

Jan 12, 2023

Elizabeth Holmes' ex-lover faces sentencing in Theranos case

Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani could face more than a decade behind bars after being convicted of fraud and conspiracy.

Dec 6, 2022

Twitter ends COVID misinformation policy

Twitter has ended its policy against COVID-19 misinformation. The change is the latest of several imposed by new owner Elon Musk. Rebecca Kern, a tech policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss the significance.

Nov 30, 2022
04:16

Twitter stops enforcing its COVID misinformation policy

Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.

Nov 29, 2022

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Elon Musk granting "amnesty" to suspended Twitter accounts

Billionaire announced the move after posting a poll that let people vote on whether to restore previously banned accounts.

Nov 24, 2022

Twitter, other social media sites slipped on removing hate speech, EU says

European Union data shows that Twitter took longer to review hateful content and removed less of it in 2022 compared with the previous year.

Nov 24, 2022

Musk axes content moderators tracking abuse on Twitter

Layoffs will have a "tangible impact on the experience of the platform," a former researcher at the social media company said.

Nov 14, 2022

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Musk tweet backing GOP calls Twitter neutrality into question

Some advertisers, users have left platform amid growing concern over company's ability to deal with hate speech, misinformation.

Nov 8, 2022

Kyrie Irving suspended from Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving has been suspended from the Brooklyn Nets for at least five games without pay. Former NBA star and Nets assistant coach Amar’e Stoudemire, who converted to Judaism, says he doesn’t think Irving is antisemitic — but cautioned against spreading misinformation.

Nov 4, 2022
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Disinformation allegedly targeting Latinos

There are allegation of misleading and false information spreading on Spanish-language media platforms including radio shows. CBS News correspondent Enrique Acevedo has been following the claims and the role Latinos are playing this midterm election cycle.

Nov 3, 2022
03:26

Politicians respond to Paul Pelosi attack

The man who allegedly attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi is set to be arraigned Tuesday. Both federal and state-level charges were announced against him, which include attempted murder and kidnapping. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga and congressional correspondent for The New York Times Annie Karni join "CBS News Mornings" for a panel discussion on the extent of the charges and how political figures on both sides of the aisle are responding to the attack.

Nov 1, 2022
08:44

Misinformation spreads on Paul Pelosi attack

CBS News has confirmed that the suspect in the attack on Paul Pelosi had a list of other possible targets. This comes as conspiracy theories continue to spread online about the assault, with the new owner of Twitter, Elon Musk, sharing misinformation in a since-deleted post. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti breaks down what we've learned about the attacker and the false information swirling online.

Oct 31, 2022
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Misinformation spreads ahead of election

What can you believe ahead of the midterm elections? Nancy Watzman, spokesperson and adviser at New York University's Cybersecurity for Democracy program, joins CBS News to break down social media misinformation and how people are using these platforms to manipulate voters.

Oct 24, 2022
04:32

Supreme Court won't intervene in MyPillow CEO's defamation case

Dominion Voting Systems accused MyPillow's Mike Lindell and Trump allies of defamation for falsely accusing the company of rigging the 2020 election against Trump.

Oct 3, 2022

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Twitter had "no locks on the doors," whistleblower tells Senate

Twitter's former security chief, Peiter Zatko, said the tech giant is a "decade behind" in protecting user safety.

Sep 13, 2022

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Faces Securities-Fraud Trial

Jury selection begins in EV startup Nikola founder's fraud trial

Trevor Milton pleaded not guilty of making false claims about company's technology, and has been free on $100 million bail.

Sep 12, 2022

5 takeaways from Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko

Revelations from Twitter's former head of security raise serious questions about what the platform tells users and regulators.

Aug 24, 2022

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Florida sheriff's office releases video of deputy fatally shooting U.S. airman

The Florida sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after the deadly shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.

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Hunter Biden's bid to toss gun charges rejected by U.S. appeals court

Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.

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Mo Wilson's family sues convicted killer Kaitlin Armstrong for over $1 million

Wilson's parents are asking for over $1 million in damages in the wrongful death lawsuit.

1H ago

Eurovision 2024 hit by protests over Israel taking part amid Gaza war

Demonstrators chanting anti-Israeli slogans have descended on the Swedish city hosting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.

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Ex-Rep. Jeffrey Fortenberry charged over illegal foreign donations "scheme"

An appeals court determined in December that Rep. Jeff FortenberryThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in December tossed out the Republican congressman's conviction.

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Candidate RFK Jr. Holds Cesar Chavez Day Event As He Pushes Latino Outreach In His Presidential Bid

Brain worms like RFK Jr.'s are more common than you think, doctor says

Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said he contracted over a decade ago, are real — and more common in certain parts of the world than you might think.

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Plate filled with unhealthy processed meats and cheese

Limit these ultra-processed foods for longer-term health, study suggests

New research links higher consumption of certain ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of death.

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Does college pay off? For many, it only takes a few years, study says.

A new study of low- and moderate-income students in California finds that most recoup their educational costs after only a few years.

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Trump trial live updates as defense grills Stormy Daniels

Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.

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New genus of tiny, prehistoric hornless deer found at Badlands National Park

Researchers identified a previously unknown genus of prehistoric hornless deer, which were roughly the size of modern house cats, in South Dakota.

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Mo Wilson's family sues convicted killer Kaitlin Armstrong for over $1 million

Wilson's parents are asking for over $1 million in damages in the wrongful death lawsuit.

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Limit these ultra-processed foods for longer-term health, study suggests

New research links higher consumption of certain ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of death.

1H ago

Florida sheriff's office releases video of deputy fatally shooting U.S. airman

The Florida sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after the deadly shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.

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Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices

The price of a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal has more than doubled since 2014, data show.

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Ford's recall of Bronco and Escape raises "significant safety concerns" federal regulators say

Highway safety regulators say automaker's remedy for a fuel injector recall does not actually fix the problem.

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Neuralink brain-chip implant encounters issues in human patient

Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.

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Disney and Warner Bros. are bundling their streaming platforms

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a combined Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming service this summer.

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Does college pay off? For many, it only takes a few years, study says.

A new study of low- and moderate-income students in California finds that most recoup their educational costs after only a few years.

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Trump trial live updates as defense grills Stormy Daniels

Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.

22M ago

Ex-Rep. Jeffrey Fortenberry charged over illegal foreign donations "scheme"

An appeals court determined in December that Rep. Jeff FortenberryThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in December tossed out the Republican congressman's conviction.

updated 32M ago

Hunter Biden's bid to toss gun charges rejected by U.S. appeals court

Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.

2H ago

Democratic Senate Candidate Lucas Kunce Holds Campaign Rally Near St. Louis

Democrats seek to make GOP candidates pay for threats to reproductive rights

Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.

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Barron Trump selected as Florida delegate to Republican National Convention

The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.

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Limit these ultra-processed foods for longer-term health, study suggests

New research links higher consumption of certain ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of death.

1H ago

Neuralink brain-chip implant encounters issues in human patient

Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.

3H ago

Brain worms like RFK Jr.'s are real and more common than you think, doctor says

Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said he contracted over a decade ago, are real — and more common in certain parts of the world than you might think.

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Over 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to overdose over 10 years, study finds

Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.

22H ago

Hy-Vee, Schnucks recall cream cheese spreads due to salmonella risk

Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.

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Eurovision 2024 hit by protests over Israel taking part amid Gaza war

Demonstrators chanting anti-Israeli slogans have descended on the Swedish city hosting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.

28M ago

Famous Iranain director sentenced to lashings, prison ahead of Cannes

Mohammad Rasoulof has become the latest artist targeted in a widening crackdown on all dissent in the Islamic Republic.

1H ago

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WWII pilot from Idaho accounted for 80 years after plane was shot down

Allan W. Knepper, 27, was among a squadron that encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire during an attack on Axis powers in July 1943.

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At least 7 killed in an armed attack in Jewish settlement at East Jerusalem

Israel's far-right blasts Biden as Netanyahu promises Rafah assault

One member of Israel's government says Hamas loves Mr. Biden, but other Israelis worry their leaders are losing the vital war for global support.

3H ago

"Absolutely stunning" rare electric blue lobster caught in England

The blue lobster could have sold for roughly $30 based on her size, but it was decided to donate her to an aquarium to keep her safe instead.

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Eurovision 2024 hit by protests over Israel taking part amid Gaza war

Demonstrators chanting anti-Israeli slogans have descended on the Swedish city hosting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.

28M ago

Rainn Wilson's new podcast shines light on spirituality

In "The Office" actor Rainn Wilson's new podcast "Soul Bloom," he speaks with comedians, experts and authors about creativity, spirituality and psychology.

3H ago

Rainn Wilson on hosting podcast "Soul Boom"

Award-winning actor Rainn Wilson, famed for his role as Dwight Schrute in "The Office," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about hosting the new podcast 'Soul Boom,' inspired by his bestselling book.

7H ago
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Miss Teen USA gives up title days after Miss USA resigned

UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.

19H ago

Travis Kelce joins upcoming horror TV series "Grotesquerie"

"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.

May 8

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Sting operation stresses social media dangers

An undercover sting operation in New Mexico is renewing calls by law enforcement for social media platforms to do more to protect kids online. Bodycam video exclusively obtained by CBS News shows how police took down a suspected sexual predator allegedly targeting kids on Facebook messenger.

8H ago
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Microsoft: More workers are adopting AI

A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.

20H ago
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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.

Mar 28
03:27

The ethical challenges of AI on battlefield

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News to discuss.

20H ago
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Spirit AeroSystems whistleblower speaks out

Santiago Paredes spent a decade doing final inspections on 737 fuselages for Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's largest suppliers. He says he filed an ethics complaint when his managers asked him to speed up inspections about where he was finding issues, and when he was ignored, he eventually resigned. He spoke exclusively to Kris Van Cleave.

20H ago
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Video shows plasma swirling on sun in "exquisite detail"

In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.

May 8

NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"

The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.

May 7

Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed

Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.

May 6
01:58

Hammerhead flatworm sightings in Canada

Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.

May 6
03:28

Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)

When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.

May 5

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Mo Wilson's family sues convicted killer Kaitlin Armstrong for over $1 million

Wilson's parents are asking for over $1 million in damages in the wrongful death lawsuit.

1H ago

18 bodies — 9 left with messages — found in Mexico

Nine men were found dead in the city of Morelos in Zacatecas — a day after nine bodies were found on an avenue in the city of Fresnillo.

6H ago

Details emerge about alleged killer of Australian and U.S. surfers

The suspect's girlfriend reportedly told investigators he showed up at her house and told her he had done something to "three gringos."

8H ago

UC Riverside student accused of building AR-15-style rifle in campus apartment

Campus police discovered an assault rifle registered to the student, as well as several high-capacity magazines, ammunition and "hand-drawn images in a journal depicting a violent act."

19H ago

New Mexico AG again accuses Meta of failing to address child exploitation

A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.

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"God's Hand" revealed in "ominous" new image

In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.

5H ago

Thick atmosphere detected around planet twice as big as Earth

The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.

May 8

Video shows plasma swirling on sun in "exquisite detail"

In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.

May 8

Starliner launch delayed to at least May 17 to replace suspect valve in Atlas 5 rocket

United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.

May 7

NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"

The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.

May 7

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