Kids need free time, not screen time, this summer
Overscheduling isn't good for children, especially on summer break, pediatricians say
Digital Family Life
High-tech sensors help kids keep eye on aging parents
Smart home devices give older adults a way to stay safe at home, while giving their children peace of mind
One-third of kids use touchscreens by age one
New research finds many kids are digitally literate before they can even talk, and toddlers are spending an hour a day on devices
Should parents snoop on their kids online?
With new tools available to monitor everything kids do, parents face new choices about how far to go to keep them safe
Keeping "smart homes" safe from hackers
Experts weigh in on what needs to be done to make smart home technology safe and secure
Smart home technology can let homeowners network systems together into a completely automated home
Smart home technology can let homeowners network together entertainment, security, environmental control, and other systems into a completely automated home. But there are a few things you need to know before you make your smartphone the key to your smart home.
Kids with cell phones: How young is too young?
Some cellular carriers are marketing to children as young as five
Some cellular carriers are marketing to children as young as five
Some cellular carriers are marketing to children as young as five. Lindsey Boerma reports.
After a hacker broke into celebrities' cloud-base storage systems online, it leaves many Americans wondering if they could be at risk too
After a hacker broke into celebrities' cloud-base storage systems online, it leaves many Americans wondering if they could be at risk too. CNET.com's senior editor Dan Ackerman joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss.
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
A wave of new gadgets, apps and features offer parents some control when their kids are behind the wheel. Alexander Trowbridge reports.
A wave of new gadgets, apps and features offer parents some control when their kids are behind the wheel. Alexander Trowbridge reports.
With OpenTable, you can use your phone to make a reservation and pay for your meal
With OpenTable, you can use your phone to make a reservation and pay for your meal. Dan Ackerman, senior editor at CNET.com, discusses this latest advancement in restaurant apps.
New tech helps kids, parents fight cyber-bullies
New apps offer some high-tech solutions to the problem of bullying on social media
New technology is empowering kids, parents and schools to fight back against cyber-bullies
A growing number of teenagers say they've been bullied online. But now new technology is empowering kids, parents and schools to fight back against cyber-bullies. CBS News' Naomi Choy Smith reports.
Following over $11 billion of fraud in just 2012, a new app allows you to fight back against credit card thieves
Following over $11 billion of fraud in just 2012, a new app allows you to fight back against credit card thieves. Tim Stevens, editor-at-large for CNET.com, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to talk about the app.
Medical apps let doctors diagnose by smartphone
One million people had virtual appointments last year on medical consultation apps; but there are concerns about replacing in-person doctor visitors
Distracted teen drivers often on cellphone with parent
Talking or texting while driving is a major concern, and parents may be setting a bad example
High-tech solutions to car safety for teens
Technology can contribute to distracted driving, but these tech tools might actually make teen drivers safer
Internet of Things not secure, researchers warn
Many Internet-connected devices and home appliances could leave users exposed to hackers, researchers say
Target introduces image-recognition shopping app
Image-recognition technology has improved, and retailers are looking for new ways to improve sales
Coming in 2015: "World's first family robot"
The robots are taking over -- and this one could be in your home by next December
The $5 million cooler
A cooler with built-in blender, Bluetooth and more becomes a Kickstarter sensation, giving new meaning to the word "cool"
Kid-friendly wearables ease parents' minds
Wearable devices can help parents keep track of wandering kids
Kids still getting too much screen time
Three-quarters of children aged 12 to 15 spend more than the recommended amount of time watching TV and using a computer each day
Wearable health monitoring has gone to the dogs. Voyce is just one of the technologies that allows owners to track their pet's health and activity, and the company recently showed CBS News how it works
Wearable health monitoring has gone to the dogs. Voyce is just one of the technologies that allows owners to track their pet's health and activity, and the company recently showed CBS News how it works.
Technology
How a shocking environmental disaster was uncovered after 70 years
The lasting effects of DDT contamination are killing an alarming number of California sea lions.
Scammers are selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards online
One seller, whose Shopify store is now defunct, was selling a pack of four bogus vaccination ID cards for $80.
Intel report warns of "more intense" global challenges before 2040
The more frequent and intense challenges are likely to put even more stress already brittle governments and international organizations, the report says.
Twitter will not archive tweets from Trump's suspended account
Twitter permanently suspended then-President Trump two days after the deadly riot at the Capitol.
How to find out if your Facebook info was offered to hackers
Personal details for half a billion Facebook users surfaced on a hacker forum. Here's how to protect yourself.
Oral COVID-19 vaccine being tested in LA-area research center
If proven safe and effective, it would be given by itself or in conjunction with a shot or shots.
Maintaining U.S. technological superiority
On "Intelligence Matters," former top national security officials discuss the American Edge Project, a political advocacy group promoting investment in U.S. innovation and technology, with host Michael Morell
As Amazon union vote count drags on, activists say "this is everybody's fight"
Final results might be delayed for days or weeks depending on the number of legal challenges.
Will Biden's clean energy push lead to jobs boom?
Investing billions in solar, wind and other renewables offers promise for some workers but perils for others.
Inside Factory Zero, where GM is betting big on electric vehicles
Batteries, which make up about 70% of an electric vehicle's cost, are now getting cheaper and helping lower the cost.
NASA's Ingenuity mini-helicopter survives first night alone on Mars
Craft is slated to attempt historic flight in coming days. Red Planet's nighttime temperatures can plunge as low as minus-130 degrees.
Amazon apologizes for denying that its drivers pee in bottles
Retailer has long dismissed reports of workers struggling to take bathroom breaks. Here's why the issue won't die.
Data for 500M Facebook accounts surfaces on hacker site
Information included people's full name, phone number and email address, according to one report.
LG to close its money-losing mobile phone business
After losing ground in phones, South Korean electronics maker will instead focus on robotics, AI and other products.
CEO of Google car spinoff Waymo is stepping down
Chief executive who helped turn the company into an autonomous driving pioneer to exit after five years at the helm.
World
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Iran calls blackout at atomic facility "nuclear terrorism"
While there was no immediate claim of responsibility, suspicion fell immediately on Israel.
Hideki Matsuyama becomes first male Japanese player to win Masters
Matsuyama is the sixth first-time green jacket winner in the last seven Masters Tournaments, with Tiger Woods' rousing victory in 2019 the lone outlier.
"Nomadland" wins 4 BAFTA awards, including best picture
Prince William, who had been due to attend and make a speech in his role as president of Britain's film academy, was absent following the death of his grandfather.
Who will be the next Duke of Edinburgh?
With the death of Prince Philip, the title will be passed to other members of the royal family.
Remembering Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
As consort to Queen Elizabeth II, he was Britain's "first gentleman"; "Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of Prince Phillip, who died this week at the age of 99.
U.S.
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Western U.S may be entering worst drought in modern history
The stage is set for an escalation of extreme dry conditions, with widespread water restrictions expected and yet another dangerous fire season ahead.
Hideki Matsuyama becomes first male Japanese player to win Masters
Matsuyama is the sixth first-time green jacket winner in the last seven Masters Tournaments, with Tiger Woods' rousing victory in 2019 the lone outlier.
Gottlieb urges federal government to surge vaccines to Michigan
"It's a request that's been made for weeks now, and I think we should have done it weeks ago," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, said.
Whitmer pushes feds for more vaccines as COVID cases surge in Michigan
Whitmer attributed the surge in coronavirus cases to new variants.
Transcript: Tony Thurmond on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with California Public School Superintendent Tony Thurmond, that aired Sunday, April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Politics
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More than 100 corporate leaders meet to discuss state voting laws
Organizers also stressed that the meeting was being put together long before Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell denounced companies' reactions to Georgia's law.
Gottlieb urges federal government to surge vaccines to Michigan
"It's a request that's been made for weeks now, and I think we should have done it weeks ago," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, said.
Whitmer pushes feds for more vaccines as COVID cases surge in Michigan
Whitmer attributed the surge in coronavirus cases to new variants.
Transcript: Tony Thurmond on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with California Public School Superintendent Tony Thurmond, that aired Sunday, April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Entertainment
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Hideki Matsuyama becomes first male Japanese player to win Masters
Matsuyama is the sixth first-time green jacket winner in the last seven Masters Tournaments, with Tiger Woods' rousing victory in 2019 the lone outlier.
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Venues across the country are carefully opening to audiences
Henry Timms, President of Lincoln Center in New York City, calls on communities to support local arts organizations as artists faced severe setbacks during the pandemic.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
"Nomadland" wins 4 BAFTA awards, including best picture
Prince William, who had been due to attend and make a speech in his role as president of Britain's film academy, was absent following the death of his grandfather.
Technology
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How a shocking environmental disaster was uncovered after 70 years
The lasting effects of DDT contamination are killing an alarming number of California sea lions.
Scammers are selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards online
One seller, whose Shopify store is now defunct, was selling a pack of four bogus vaccination ID cards for $80.
Intel report warns of "more intense" global challenges before 2040
The more frequent and intense challenges are likely to put even more stress already brittle governments and international organizations, the report says.
Twitter will not archive tweets from Trump's suspended account
Twitter permanently suspended then-President Trump two days after the deadly riot at the Capitol.
How to find out if your Facebook info was offered to hackers
Personal details for half a billion Facebook users surfaced on a hacker forum. Here's how to protect yourself.
Science
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Western U.S may be entering worst drought in modern history
The stage is set for an escalation of extreme dry conditions, with widespread water restrictions expected and yet another dangerous fire season ahead.
Gottlieb urges federal government to surge vaccines to Michigan
"It's a request that's been made for weeks now, and I think we should have done it weeks ago," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, said.
Pelosi says "the door is open" for bipartisan infrastructure bill
Pelosi, however, batted down the suggestion that the $2 trillion plan be trimmed down to earn Republican support.
How a shocking environmental disaster was uncovered after 70 years
The lasting effects of DDT contamination are killing an alarming number of California sea lions.
Why Earth's most beloved creatures are headed toward extinction
Scientists have found that more than 90% of land-based endemic species and 95% of marine ones are facing the devastating consequences of greenhouse has emissions.
Health
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Gottlieb urges federal government to surge vaccines to Michigan
"It's a request that's been made for weeks now, and I think we should have done it weeks ago," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, said.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Pelosi says "the door is open" for bipartisan infrastructure bill
Pelosi, however, batted down the suggestion that the $2 trillion plan be trimmed down to earn Republican support.
Supreme Court says California cannot restrict religious household gatherings
"This is the fifth time the Court has summarily rejected the Ninth Circuit's analysis of California's COVID restrictions on religious exercise," the opinion states.
Children are in the spotlight in the coronavirus battle
Pfizer wants to extend its COVID-19 vaccine to those as young as 12 years old and has asked the FDA for authorization to do that.
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Half of S&P 500 report more money for foreign taxes than U.S. taxes
While Disney, Netflix and other big public companies made most of their money in the U.S. last year, their filings show more tax money flowing overseas than to Washington.
Scammers are selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards online
One seller, whose Shopify store is now defunct, was selling a pack of four bogus vaccination ID cards for $80.
Amazon beats back union effort in Alabama
Two-thirds of votes in historic union election oppose joining, but legal challenges will prolong final decision.
Nike settles lawsuit against company that produced "Satan Shoes"
The company will issue a voluntary recall as a condition of the settlement, Nike said.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
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Army officer sues Virginia police over violent traffic stop
In body camera and cell phone video, Army Second Lieutenant Caron Nazario, still in his uniform, can be seen with his hands visible out of the window of his new car. "I've not committed any crime," Nazario said.
Did Kat West's online life play a role in her mysterious death?
An Alabama wife and mother made money posting adult content online on OnlyFans. Did she pay with her life?
Bad grammar may link gamer to dark web murder-for-hire plot
A teen learns she's the target of a hit ordered on the dark web — "48 Hours" goes on a global manhunt to find the shadowy figure behind murder-for-hire sites.
Brain of South Carolina gunman, ex-NFL player to be tested for trauma
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, has been found in former football players who have been subjected to repeated head trauma.
Medical examiner: Heart disease, drugs a factor but didn't cause Floyd's death
Hennepin County medical examiner Andrew Baker, who conducted the autopsy on George Floyd, took the stand Friday.
Space
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Space
Soyuz launches crew to space station
A Soyuz spacecraft lifted off from Kazakhstan carrying NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station. Watch NASA's live coverage of the launch.
Soyuz launch kicks off space station crew rotation
A NASA astronaut joins two Russians for Friday's trip to the International Space Station.
Lyrids meteor shower marks return of shooting stars
After a months-long meteor drought, the Lyrids are back to illuminate Earth Day.
Does photo show a rainbow on Mars? NASA answers the mystery
Is it a "dustbow?" Is it an "icebow?"
SpaceX Crew Dragon makes way for next crew to space station
The short "taxi" flight clears the way for arrival of another Crew Dragon later this month.
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Prince Philip through the years
Prince Philip, who died at age 99, was the patriarch of the British royal family.
Inside the night that led to Kat West's mysterious death
Authorities who investigated the death of the 42-year-old stay-at-home mom retraced not only the night of her death, but also her online life.
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Wildest celebrity fashion
Celebrities have been stepping out in wild outfits for years... some more often than others.
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Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
"Nomadland" wins 4 BAFTA awards
Gig-economy Western "Nomadland" won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent. CBS Los Angeles reports.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.
Hideki Matsuyama reflects after Masters win
Hideki Matsuyama became the first male Japanese golfer to win the Masters on Sunday. He answered questions, via a translator, on topics including his inspiration for children in Japan and the upcoming Olympic games. Read more here.
Do We Still Need the Electoral College?
This documentary in the CBSN Originals "Speaking Frankly" series explores whether the Electoral College helps or hurts American democracy.