DNC warns 2020 Democratic campaigns to avoid Russian-made FaceApp
Artificial face-aging app has exploded in popularity, but given tech experts' concerns over privacy, DNC says "benefits of avoiding the app outweigh the risks"
Cybersecurity
Florida city to pay hackers big ransom for seized computer systems
Lake City to fork out $460,000 to retake email and other servers in 2nd ransomware payout by a Florida city in a week
Your old tax returns could be on sale for $1.04
Identity theft has never been this cheap — you can buy anything from old tax returns to bank accounts on the dark web
Dating apps expose lovebirds to scams and hackers
Mobile apps have transformed the dating experience but they can also expose sensitive information to fraudsters
Hackers are stealing medical records – and selling them on the dark web
How easy is it for criminals to get hold of these patient files? It only took a few seconds
Hacker confesses to stealing data from German leader, other politicians
Officials said the hacker leaked the data because he was "annoyed" by some of the victims' public statements
Hack exposes German politicians' data, but spares far-right party
Data from hundreds of officials reportedly includes cellphone numbers, addresses, party communications, bills and credit card details
Experts: Don't send sensitive info on Facebook Messenger
"I would not trust Facebook with any of my information in a million years," one cybersecurity expert told CBS News
Hacking group "Charming Kitten" targets nuclear experts and Treasury officials
A cybersecurity group tied the hackers to the Iranian government
Chinese hackers behind Marriott data breach?
Reuters report says, hackers left clues suggesting they may have been working for Chinese intelligence
Quora data breach exposes 100 million users' personal info
Information sharing website says it detected "unauthorized access" to one of its systems "by a malicious third party"
Marriott data breach: 5 steps to protect yourself after the hack
Experts recommend taking these 5 steps to safeguard your finances after Marriott disclosed the massive breach
Marriott data breach may expose 500 million guests
Hotel chain says hack may have compromised people's names, phone numbers and passport numbers
Google Plus shutting down after user data exposed
Maybe even worse: Google executives chose not to disclose the data-security debacle when it was uncovered last March
Data exposed for up to 500,000 Google+ users
Google never disclosed security vulnerability that affected Google+ users from 2015 to 2018, says Wall Street Journal
Dutch say Russian cyberattack on global chemical weapons agency thwarted
Netherlands defense chief says operation against OPCW by 4 agents of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency was disrupted in April
U.K. says Russian cyberattacks are "actions of a pariah state"
British defense chief, meeting with Jim Mattis and other NATO counterparts, vows "will be exposing" nefarious acts by Moscow
Hackers targeting direct payroll deposits: FBI
Feds warn people working in education, healthcare and commercial aviation to be especially on guard for fraudsters
Microsoft president on "first line of defense" in cybersecurity
Brad Smith spoke first on "CBS This Morning" about the AI for Humanitarian Action initiative, a $40M program that the tech giant says would save lives
$60M in virtual currency stolen in hack
Virtual currency exchange operator in Japan says bitcoin, monacoin, and bitcoin cash stolen after server illegally accessed for transfer
How to hack the midterm election with social media
Coordinated social media influence campaigns may be the most effective method of meddling with elections
Justice Dept. announces charges against North Korean hacker in Sony attack
The announcement came only hours after President Trump praised North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
What can we learn from the "most devastating" cyberattack in history?
Wired investigates cyberweapon NotPetya, which paralyzed major companies and caused $10 billion in damage
Facebook removes 652 pages linked to Iran, Russia
Facebook said it had uncovered an influence campaign, while Twitter said it removed accounts that were engaging in "coordinated manipulation"
Hackers reportedly target PGA's servers, demand Bitcoin ransom
Golfweek is reporting the PGA of America is trying to regain control of computer servers that have kept officials from accessing files
Technology
"Dark web" hackers could target gas pumps
The burgeoning "Internet of Things" connects consumers to the web through everyday devices — where hackers lurk
California's "Uber law" to affect far more than Uber
Proposed law could change the working lives of truckers, house cleaners, janitors and even freelance writers
Apple reveals updated iPhones, watch and Apple TV series
The company's annual product event comes as it's selling fewer and fewer iPhones
Startup can mine people's data from LinkedIn profiles
Company called HiQ Labs wins court OK to scrape profiles on LinkedIn for data about people's lives and connections
48 states launch antitrust investigation into Google
From search to ads to data mining, "an ecosystem where people's whole internet experience is mediated through Google"
Zuckerberg declines again to testify to international panel
It's the third time the Facebook CEO has refused an invitation to appear before a gathering of global lawmakers investigating disinformation
Lost AirPods cost consumers more than half a billion dollars annually
Now hear this: Apple's AirPod sales could exceed $10 billion this year, with 5% to 7% of sales to replace lost ear buds
Facebook leaked 400 million users' phone numbers, report says
Swipe left? TechCrunch says more than 400 million unique IDs and phone numbers of Facebook users exposed on a server
Lyft sued over alleged sexual assaults by drivers
Lawsuit claims Lyft mishandled complaints against drivers and allowed them to continue working after alleged assaults
Feds meet tech firms at Facebook HQ to discuss election security
"Attendees talked about how industry and government could improve how we share information and coordinate our response to better detect and deter threats"
Carmakers to add alerts to prevent child heatstroke deaths
Automakers agree to install technology by 2025 to remind people to retrieve children from a vehicle's back seat
Twitter moves to foil hackers after Chloe Grace Moretz's feed hijacked
A tweet from the Hollywood actress's account claimed to reveal Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's Social Security number
Need birth control? Planned Parenthood has an app for that
In 27 states, Planned Parenthood patients will be able to purchase birth control options through a new mobile app
Ransomware attacks on rise — and small towns are in crosshairs
"We see them because attackers see that they're successful," said one cybersecurity pro of spike in municipal hacks
Google fined $170 million for violating kids' privacy on YouTube
Video platform illegally harvested children's online data without getting their parents' consent, FTC says
World
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At least 6 dead as torrential rain floods coastal Spain
Local authorities said some towns and cities reported their heaviest rainfall on record
Pompeo blames Iran for strike on Saudi oil facilities
The attack likely will heighten tensions further across the Persian Gulf amid an escalating crisis between the U.S. and Iran over its unraveling nuclear deal with world powers
Afghan women fear their freedom is in jeopardy as Taliban talks resume
"You just sit and walk and look at the world and the city from the windows of your house," one woman said of what life was like under Taliban rule
Tropical storm warning lifted for weary Bahamas
The storm will likely take a sharp turn northeast away from coastal Florida
Don't blame Flores Agreement for migration wave, experts say
In a combative filing Friday, lawyers and experts said the government is wrong to claim terminating a landmark court agreement will deter migration
U.S.
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Ed Markey supporters urge Joe Kennedy III to stand down
Kennedy is considering a primary challenge against Ed Markey in 2020
The Hollywood Ripper: How "48 Hours" helped crack the case
Four young women attacked, only one survivor — inside the investigation and trial of the serial, sexual thrill killer
Dozens arrested during ICE protest at New York Microsoft store
The protest was organized by Close The Camps NYC as a response to Microsoft doing business with ICE
One suspect dead after Border Patrol agent shot at traffic stop
Two agents pulled over a vehicle Friday evening near Brackettville when a person inside the vehicle fired on them, officials said
Dispute between parents leads to shooting at peewee football game
According to police, the son of one of the parents involved arrived at the scene with a handgun and started shooting
Politics
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Ed Markey supporters urge Joe Kennedy III to stand down
Kennedy is considering a primary challenge against Ed Markey in 2020
Trump's upcoming gun control proposal is a mystery
The White House has been talking to a trio of lawmakers who all support tougher background checks
Trump official says asylum changes will drive down backlog
The Supreme Court's decision this week to allow sweeping regulations to take effect while litigation
2020 Daily Trail Markers: 2020 Daily Trail Markers: Co-hosts for fourth Democratic debate are announced
And after the third Democratic debate, Julian Castro defended his remarks to Joe Biden. He talked with Ed O'Keefe on CBSN
Schiff subpoenas acting intel chief over whistleblower complaint
Schiff is concerned that Joseph Maguire may be withholding a whistleblower disclosure involving "serious misconduct" by the "President of the United States and/or other senior White House officials"
Entertainment
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James Corden slams Bill Maher's calls for fat-shaming
"We're not all as lucky as Bill Maher. We don't all have a sense of superiority that burns 35,000 calories a day"
Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in jail
The popular television actress admitted to paying $15,000 in an effort to boost her eldest daughter's SAT score.
Raphael Saadiq opens up about his most personal project yet
"I went down a rabbit hole and said,' it's time for me to talk about it'"
The Dish: Chef Amanda Haas shares her signature recipes
Including pan-seared scallops and a green bean and snap pea salad
Raphael Saadiq performs "This World Is Drunk"
Singer, songwriter and record producer Raphael Saadiq has been working in the music industry for more than 30 years. He started his career with the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!. Now he’s back with his most personal solo effort yet.
Technology
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"Dark web" hackers could target gas pumps
The burgeoning "Internet of Things" connects consumers to the web through everyday devices — where hackers lurk
California's "Uber law" to affect far more than Uber
Proposed law could change the working lives of truckers, house cleaners, janitors and even freelance writers
Apple reveals updated iPhones, watch and Apple TV series
The company's annual product event comes as it's selling fewer and fewer iPhones
Startup can mine people's data from LinkedIn profiles
Company called HiQ Labs wins court OK to scrape profiles on LinkedIn for data about people's lives and connections
48 states launch antitrust investigation into Google
From search to ads to data mining, "an ecosystem where people's whole internet experience is mediated through Google"
Science
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Nature up close: How an insect is key to grizzly bears' survival
The loss of a key food source – whitebark pine trees – to bark beetles can have a devastating effect on bears' ability to hibernate
Protesters dangle from Houston bridge and close part of shipping channel
Sheriff's deputies said at a morning press conference that they would not attempt to force a rescue
NOAA scientist rips "political" backing of Trump's Dorian claims
Craig McLean, NOAA's acting chief scientist, wrote an email to colleagues that called the agency's response "political"
Company pledges to clean up oil from facility damaged by Dorian
Norwegian-based Equinor says it was unclear how big the spill was at its oil terminal on Grand Bahama
Nature up close: Beavers, the master engineers
A keystone species for animals and plants, beavers are crafty builders who continually reshape parts of Wyoming's Snake River
Health
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FDA finds cancer-causing chemical in Zantac
U.S. agency found low levels of a "probable" cancer-causing chemical in Zantac and generic heartburn medications
Teen with vape-related lung illness sues Juul Labs
According to the lawsuit, the 18-year-old had been vaping for about a year and a half but was recently hospitalized for severe lung damage
Sackler family accused of hiding $1 billion in Swiss accounts
The transfers bolster allegations by New York and other states that the Sacklers worked to shield their wealth in recent years over fears of legal threats
New research offers clues to the effects of vaping
According to the CDC, at least 380 people have had vaping-related illnesses
FDA recommends approval for peanut allergy treatment
The treatment is designed to "trick" a patient's immune system
MoneyWatch
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$1.25 million toilet stolen from Winston Churchill's birthplace
Police said the toilet was taken early Saturday by thieves who used at least two vehicles
PG&E reaches $11B settement with insurers over California wildfires
The deal covers just half of the $20 billion insurance companies wanted, and needs to be approved by a bankruptcy court
China tol lift punitive tariffs on U.S. soybeans and pork
The decision may be a possible goodwill gesture ahead of trade negotiations in October
U.S. budget deficit surpasses $1 trillion
Gap between what the government spends and how much money it takes in reaches highest level since 2012
As the U.S. cracks down on vaping, Juul expands to China
Its online storefronts in China are selling devices and flavored pods, now under fire in the U.S. for luring teens
Crime
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The Hollywood Ripper: How "48 Hours" helped crack the case
Four young women attacked, only one survivor — inside the investigation and trial of the serial, sexual thrill killer
Expert: Serial murderers' victim selection "often very specific"
Forensic psychologist Kris Mohandie explains what drives serial killers like Michael Gargiulo
Dispute between parents leads to shooting at peewee football game
According to police, the son of one of the parents involved arrived at the scene with a handgun and started shooting
Black transgender woman Bee Love Slater found burned to death
The Human Rights Campaign said Bee Love Slater is the 18th transgender woman to be killed this year
Black transgender woman found burned to death
Investigators have identified the body of a transgender woman found burned in a vehicle in Florida. A candlelit vigil was held for 23-year-old Bee Love Slater. WINK's Gina Tomlinson reports.
Space
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Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon
Lucky us – the rare occurrence hasn't happened in 19 years
Fire delays rocket launch to the International Space Station
It's not yet known when the HTV-8 cargo ship will be launched to the International Space Station
India fails to land on the moon
India hoped to become the fourth nation to soft-land on the moon with their Chandrayaan-2 space mission. But their space agency, ISRO, lost communication with their lander just before the mission was complete. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss the apparent failure.
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
Trump launches U.S. Space Command
President Trump held a Rose Garden event to commemorate the establishment of the U.S. Space Command Thursday, as the president pushes for the creation of his sixth branch of the military, the Space Force. CBS News' Bofta Yimam reports.
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Photographer Robert Frank 1924-2019
A look back at the work of one of the most influential of photographers who created intimate, moody portraits of an America struggling to define itself in a post-war world
Photos: Hurricane Dorian's devastation
"Everything's gone! Everything!" one woman said after Dorian slammed into the Bahamas
The most valuable NFL teams in 2019, ranked
Thanks to some pricey TV deals, a relocation, and brand-new stadiums, the NFL has never been more valuable.
Highest-paid NFL players in 2019, ranked
These are the NFL superstars who earn the most cash this season
Ashley Fallis death: A family's fight for justice
Was the Colorado mother's 2012 death a suicide, as her husband maintains, or was it murder, as her parents insist?
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The Hollywood Ripper on Trial [Part 2]
Part 2: Four young women attacked, only one survivor. "48 Hours"' Maureen Maher has been on the trail of serial killer Michael Gargiulo for more than a decade. How "48 Hours" helped crack one of the cases.
The Hollywood Ripper [Part 1]
Part 1: Four young women attacked, only one survivor. "48 Hours"' Maureen Maher has been on the trail of serial killer Michael Gargiulo for more than a decade. How "48 Hours" helped crack one of the cases.
Drinking culture and American kids
On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.
Inside the mind of the Hollywood Ripper
Forensic psychologist Kris Mohandie explains what drives serial killers like Michael Gargiulo.
Newsom expected to sign new legislation for "gig workers"
California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign new legislation intended to help the Legion of Independent Workers in the so-called gig economy. The law would make "gig workers" eligible for benefits. But companies like Uber, Lyft, and Doordash are spending big, trying to put the brakes on the bill. Carter Evans reports.
