As ride-sharing booms, some cabbies turn to suicide
With their livelihoods under threat, at least five New York taxi drivers have killed themselves since December
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Media use in America up a full hour over just last year
The typical American adult is using media for a full hour a day more than just last year
From Enigma to Edward Snowden: The evolution of spy tactics
Modern technology has transformed the playing field for spies and hackers all over the world
The evolution of spying: From WWII to the Web
How modern technology has transformed the playing field for spies and hackers all over the world
"An entire platoon wearing wearable robots"
DARPA is sometimes known as the Pentagon's own team of mad scientists, and CBS News has been given a rare peek at what they're cooking up
In digital age, money continues to evolve
From digital currencies like Bitcoin to e-commerce, the way we use and think about money is changing
Will digital currency go mainstream?
Money has evolved from coins to credit cards to digital currencies, but will consumers buy in to the latest trend?
The evolution of the television set
Along the way to becoming the ubiquitous device we know today, the TV has been through a lot of changes
How the phone became the center of digital life
A look at how the telephone has changed over the years, and how it's changed us
The power grid evolves to fuel the future
As America's hunger for electrical power continues to grow, new technologies help keep up with demand
Historic disruption from TV to the jet engine
Josh Tyrangiel, the editor of Bloomberg Businessweek, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the ideas shaking up the industry
Hawking: Artificial intelligence a threat to humanity
The eminent theoretical physicist says humans evolve too slowly to ever compete with such an advanced system
Robots help Amazon fill its holiday orders
To quicken the pace at its warehouse fulfillment centers, the online retailer has enlisted self-guided robots to retrieve products
50th anniversary of NASA's first mission to Mars
To commemorate half a century of exploration, one company plans to send 90,000 messages to the Red Planet
The future of food: Bugs, chemical elixirs and apps
David Pogue samples the latest from the frontlines of culinary tech. including recipes created by a computer
Almanac: The vacuum tube
On November 16, 1904, British inventor John Ambrose Fleming patented an electronic receiver that revolutionized communications
Mobile payment systems: Pros and cons
With Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and other mobile payment solutions competing for your attention, how do they compare?
45th anniversary of first Internet message
The system crashed after the first two letters came through
Elon Musk: artificial intelligence summons demons
Artificial intelligence is "our biggest existential threat," said the SpaceX and Tesla founder
Almanac: Auguste Lumiere, father of cinema
The film-making pioneer, who with his brother first publicly exhibited movies, was born on October 19, 1862
Almanac: The discovery of penicillin
On September 28, 1928, an accident in the lab of Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming revolutionized medicine
"Robo Brain" could help make robots smarter
A new system will help robots figure out human behavior from information found on the Internet
New tech helps parents keep teen drivers safe
Ford MyKey, GM Family Link and other options let parents set limits and track their teens on the road
Robotic butlers could revolutionize room service
The Aloft Hotel in Silicon Valley has a pool, a bar and now... robots
The Google Lunar Xprize: The next great space race
With $30 million in prize money at stake, independent teams compete to launch a rover to the moon
Technology
5G expansion is giving this industry a boost
Technical advances in cellphone service have sparked a demand for climbers with technical skills and strong stomachs to install new gear atop cellphone towers.
That text about a FedEx "package"? It could be a scam
Delivery giant warning customers about a text message scam that could cost them almost $100 a month.
Tech withholds data that could prove innocence
Omar Ameen is an Iraqi refugee accused of carrying out an ISIS hit in Iraq in 2014 before coming to the United States.
Tesla's Elon Musk in line for massive $340 million payout
Billionaire CEO could get even richer now that his electric car maker has passed a key stock market benchmark.
Saudi Arabia denies hacking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone
The United Nations calls for further investigation of evidence it says suggests Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent Bezos a file carrying malware.
Top election security official details past, current and future threats
"We do not assess that any other country influenced the United States election in 2016 on the scale of what the Russians did," Shelby Pierson tells Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters" this week.
Wednesday is deadline to file claim for Equifax data breach
You want the cash? Or a decade of free credit monitoring through Equifax? Here's what to do before the January 22 deadline.
Google CEO: AI's "negative consequences" need regulating
Tech chief acknowledges "nefarious" risks in face-recognition and other programs that can beat humans to the punch.
Almanac: Neon lights
On January 19, 1915, French inventor Georges Claude received a U.S. patent for his "System of Illuminating by Luminescent Tubes" ... tubes filled with neon gas
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
Kidnapped 14-year-old girl alerted friends of her location on Snapchat
"Where am I?" the girl messaged friends.
Lawsuit demands Zuckerberg give up control of Facebook
Anti-trust suit by stalled rivals calls Facebook "one of the largest unlawful monopolies ever seen in the United States."
Google parent Alphabet joins $1 trillion club
Investors still high on Big Tech despite mounting political concerns about the industry's size and influence.
Microsoft plans to erase its entire carbon footprint since 1975
Company promises to cut its emissions via reforestation, soil management and, eventually, high-tech carbon capture.
Twitter suspends Grindr over privacy concerns
Dating apps gave advertisers data about user "personalities, predispositions and secret desires," privacy group claims.
World
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Fear mounts as deadly new coronavirus spreads faster
The coronavirus outbreak that started in central China has left at least 81 people dead and infected thousands.
Who is Prince Andrew, the U.K. royal linked to the Epstein case?
A number of scandals have surrounded the royal's friendship with billionaire sex offender Epstein, who was found dead in his New York jail cell
Major cruise lines cancel operations in China
Royal Caribbean, MSC and other cruise operators have halted trips in China because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Kobe Bryant will be mourned for a week in Italy
The Italian basketball federation announced that every pro basketball team will dedicate a minute of silence to Kobe Bryant at all games for seven days.
Kobe messaged Shaquille O'Neal's son hours before crash
Bryant's helicopter went down around 10 a.m., authorities said in a press conference on Sunday, leaving the 20-year-old athlete's response unanswered.
U.S.
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Impeachment trial: Trump team resumes defense amid Bolton revelations
The president's attorneys largely sidestepped new revelations reportedly contained in a manuscript of a book by John Bolton.
Fear mounts as deadly new coronavirus spreads faster
The coronavirus outbreak that started in central China has left at least 81 people dead and infected thousands.
Meadows: Republicans would face "repercussions" for breaking with Trump
O'Donnell sat down with impeachment defense surrogates Meadows, Doug Collins, Elise Stefanik and Debbie Lesko.
World mourns loss of Kobe Bryant after helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people were killed in crash northwest of Los Angeles.
Natural foods chain Lucky's Market declares bankruptcy
Specialty grocer to keep a handful of stores open in select states after being forced to file for Chapter 11.
Politics
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Meadows: Republicans would face "repercussions" for breaking with Trump
O'Donnell sat down with impeachment defense surrogates Meadows, Doug Collins, Elise Stefanik and Debbie Lesko.
Klobuchar: I can govern with GOP reshaped by Trump better than Biden can
The Minnesota senator argues she's the better pick than Joe Biden in the Iowa caucuses.
ICYMI: Here's what you missed on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Defense of the president in the impeachment trial and beyond is driving key administration allies to go to the mat for the White House
Supreme Court greenlights "public charge" immigration rule
The high court allowed U.S. officials to implement a sweeping rule that critics warn will shut America's doors to low-income immigrants and people of color. The merits of the case will continue to be argued in lower courts.
The candidates who've qualified for February's debate so far
Seven candidates — one more than in January — have so far qualified for the eighth debate of the primary season, which will be held in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Entertainment
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Kobe Bryant will be mourned for a week in Italy
The Italian basketball federation announced that every pro basketball team will dedicate a minute of silence to Kobe Bryant at all games for seven days.
Michelle Obama wins Grammy, inching closer to EGOT status
The former first lady won a Grammy for best spoken word album for the audiobook version of her best-selling memoir, "Becoming."
Kobe Bryant honored at Grammy Awards
The Staples Center, where Kobe Bryant celebrated some of his greatest victories with the Los Angeles Lakers, provided the stage for the 62nd annual Grammy Awards, where tributes to the fallen NBA star were front and center. "Entertainment Tonight" host Kevin Frazier joins CBSN with highlights.
"You got this": Kobe Bryant was dad and coach to Gianna
Bryant said fans would come up and tell him he should have a boy to carry on his legacy. His daughter would tell them, "I got this."
Kobe Bryant remembered as beloved father and coach
Bryant said he had moved on from basketball until his daughter Gianna picked up where her dad left off.
Technology
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5G expansion is giving this industry a boost
Technical advances in cellphone service have sparked a demand for climbers with technical skills and strong stomachs to install new gear atop cellphone towers.
That text about a FedEx "package"? It could be a scam
Delivery giant warning customers about a text message scam that could cost them almost $100 a month.
Tech withholds data that could prove innocence
Omar Ameen is an Iraqi refugee accused of carrying out an ISIS hit in Iraq in 2014 before coming to the United States.
Tesla's Elon Musk in line for massive $340 million payout
Billionaire CEO could get even richer now that his electric car maker has passed a key stock market benchmark.
Saudi Arabia denies hacking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone
The United Nations calls for further investigation of evidence it says suggests Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent Bezos a file carrying malware.
Science
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Amazon workers criticize company on climate despite job risk
Employees are calling out Amazon's record on climate change despite a threat of job losses for speaking out.
SpaceX to press ahead with planned launch of more satellites
The latest batch of Starlink internet relay satellites will push SpaceX's total to 240 orbiting relay stations.
Nature up close: Are humans really the smartest species?
Attributing human actions and thoughts to non-human animals that appear to mimic our behavior may be fanciful, but we may be getting it backwards
Scientists say this planet could unlock insights about Earth
Venus' heat-trapping atmosphere – 97% carbon dioxide – and 900-degree average surface temperature present both a challenge and an opportunity for learning about Earth's formation.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to fix $2 billion cosmic ray detector
The last in a series of spacewalks should put a $2 billion scientific instrument back in business.
Health
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Fear mounts as deadly new coronavirus spreads faster
The coronavirus outbreak that started in central China has left at least 81 people dead and infected thousands.
Major cruise lines cancel operations in China
Royal Caribbean, MSC and other cruise operators have halted trips in China because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Dow down another 460 points on China virus fears
Emerging impact of China's coronavirus on overseas travel and business wipes out the Dow's gains so far for 2020.
Floridians are fighting over sunscreen bans
Environmentalists say chemicals destroy coral reefs that support tourism, but some state lawmakers see skin cancer danger.
Phoenix woman fights to keep frozen embryos
The new law says in the case of a divorce, frozen embryos will go to the spouse who intends to use them to have a baby.
MoneyWatch
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Natural foods chain Lucky's Market declares bankruptcy
Specialty grocer to keep a handful of stores open in select states after being forced to file for Chapter 11.
Wegmans ditches plastic bags in New York
More than half a dozen U.S. states now bar plastic grocery bags, raising heat on large retailers to take action.
Floridians are fighting over sunscreen bans
Environmentalists say chemicals destroy coral reefs that support tourism, but some state lawmakers see skin cancer danger.
Delta fined $50,000 for booting off Muslim passengers
U.S. Transportation Department levies penalty for violating anti-bias laws over removals of Muslim-American passengers
Stocks fall as coronavirus cases appear in U.S.
Wall Street saw its worst day in months, with shares of health care and travel companies taking big hits.
Crime
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Weinstein accuser testifies: "I couldn't get away from him"
The rape trial of the disgraced movie mogul enters its second week of testimony on Monday.
Healing continues 30 years after prom night murders
More than three decades after the 1989 murders of her mother, stepfather and two sisters, Jessi Toronjo shares her emotional journey from a scared child to a woman intent on maintaining justice for her family.
Evidence photos: Pelley family quadruple murder
On April 30, 1989, police in Lakeville, Indiana encountered a crime scene they'd never forget: two adults and two children found shot dead in their home.
A lifelong friendship rekindled through tragedy
The Pelley family murders tore two friends apart for 20 years; when they finally reconnected, they discovered a funny coincidence
Rapper YG arrested on robbery charges at Los Angeles home
The 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Keenon Jackson, was taken into custody when sheriff's deputies served a search warrant at his home.
Space
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SpaceX to press ahead with planned launch of more satellites
The latest batch of Starlink internet relay satellites will push SpaceX's total to 240 orbiting relay stations.
Scientists say this planet could unlock insights about Earth
Venus' heat-trapping atmosphere – 97% carbon dioxide – and 900-degree average surface temperature present both a challenge and an opportunity for learning about Earth's formation.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to fix $2 billion cosmic ray detector
The last in a series of spacewalks should put a $2 billion scientific instrument back in business.
"Vampire" star discovered in the midst of a feeding frenzy
A previously unknown dwarf star is sucking the essence away from its neighbor, astronomers said Friday.
Space Force or Star Trek? Trump unveils new Space Force logo
"Star Trek" fans may set their phasers to stun after seeing the new Space Force logo.
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Grammy Awards 2020: Red carpet arrivals
See what music's biggest stars wore on music's biggest night in Los Angeles.
Kobe Bryant: A life in pictures
The basketball legend and retired Lakers veteran, along with his teen daughter and seven others, died in a helicopter crash.
Evidence photos: Pelley family quadruple murder
On April 30, 1989, police in Lakeville, Indiana encountered a crime scene they'd never forget: two adults and two children found shot dead in their home.
Biggest movie franchises, ranked
These series aren't just big – they're really, really big.
All about Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Now a father, the younger brother of William and sixth in line to the British throne wants to do things his way.
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Meadows on "repercussions" of breaking with Trump
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Congressman Mark Meadows said there would be repercussions if Republicans break with President Donald Trump on impeachment. O'Donnell sat down with impeachment defense surrogates Representatives Meadows, Doug Collins, Elise Stefanik and Debbie Lesko.
Minnesota begins early primary voting
Early primary voting in Minnesota is underway for the first time in nearly 30 years. Early voting in the state began on January 17 ahead of Super Tuesday, which is on March 3. Esme Murphy, a reporter and anchor at CBS Minnesota, joins CBSN to discuss how the new system could impact voter turnout in the state.
Giuliani responds to Parnas video
Video obtained by CBS News appears to show President Trump ordering the removal of Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch at an April 2018 dinner, a year before she was forced out of her position in Ukraine. In the recording, Rudy Giuliani's former associate, Lev Parnas, is heard describing Yovanovitch as a potential risk. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Remembering NBA star Kobe Bryant
NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed Sunday in a helicopter crash in California. CBS Sport writer James Herbert joins CBSN to discuss Kobe Bryant's lasting impact on the game and beyond.
Wally Szczerbiak on Kobe Bryant's legacy
NBA superstar Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles. Bryant's daughter Gianna and seven other people were also killed. Wally Szczerbiak, a CBS Sports analyst and former NBA player, joins CBSN to discuss Bryant's legacy.
