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
Keep your "smart home" from being hacked
Smart home technology can let homeowners network systems together into a completely automated 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.
Is your cloud-based storage at risk of being hacked?
After a hacker broke into celebrities' cloud-base storage systems online, it leaves many Americans wondering if they could be at risk too
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
How new tech could help parents keep teen drivers safe
A wave of new gadgets, apps and features offer parents some control when their kids are behind the wheel. Alexander Trowbridge reports.
OpenTable reservation app pushes digital wallet movement forward
With OpenTable, you can use your phone to make a reservation and pay for your meal
New tech helps kids, parents fight cyber-bullies
New apps offer some high-tech solutions to the problem of bullying on social media
Teens use the power of tech to fight cyber-bullies
New technology is empowering kids, parents and schools to fight back against cyber-bullies
New app lets you turn credit cards on and off
Following over $11 billion of fraud in just 2012, a new app allows you to fight back against credit card thieves
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 tech for pets? Devices are not just for humans
Data from wearables could help humans take care of their beloved pets
Technology
Shares in workplace software phenom Slack soar 50% in first day of trading
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become dominant form of workplace collaboration
City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number of U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Why YouTube "could be a lot safer" for kids
CBS News has confirmed that YouTube is under federal investigation, and is accused of illegally collecting data on children. The platform has also been accused of exposing children to inappropriate content and failing to police videos featuring minors. Both YouTube and the FTC declined to comment when we asked about the FTC investigation. Wired reported in February about pedophiles using YouTube comment sections to guide other predators to videos of children. The magazine's editor-in-chief, Nick Thompson, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how YouTube "could be a lot safer."
Bitcoin price hits 1-year high on boost from Facebook's Libra plan
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts see Facebook's move into digital money as "the catalyst everyone's been looking for"
Instagram accounts exploiting Sudan crisis
As the political crisis in Sudan worsens, global humanitarian organizations have turned to social media to raise both awareness and money. It turns out, some of those accounts are actually fake. In her latest piece for The Atlantic, Taylor Lorenz highlights how some Instagram accounts claim to be helping people in Sudan, when they're actually just a ploy to gain more followers. She joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero.
Why Facebook is minting its own currency
Social media company, no stranger to controversy, is diving into the brave new world of virtual money
Google commits $1 billion to ease housing crisis in the Bay Area
CEO Sundar Pichai said the internet company will pave the way for 20,000 new homes in the region over the next decade
Facebook unveils Libra cryptocurrency
Facebook is jumping into the cryptocurrency market. The company unveiled a new digital currency called Libra on Tuesday. It will be used on a blockchain-based system called Calibra, which will oversee security of users' financial data. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins CBSN with details.
Meet Facebook's Libra, a digital currency for the social network
The company is partnering with big names like Visa, Mastercard, Uber and Spotify to create a new global cryptocurrency
U.S. continues battle against ex-CIA software engineer tied to WikiLeaks
Joshua Adam Schulte was indicted on 13 counts in 2018, including the illegal transmission of lawfully possessed national defense information as well as three charges related to child pornography
Elon Musk says he's "deleted" his Twitter account
Musk's account is still listed as active, however, and he changed his display name to "Daddy DotCom" on Father's Day
New software designed to help media detect deepfakes
An altered video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that falsely showed her slurring her words has been viewed more than 3 million times
O.J. Simpson joins Twitter
O.J. Simpson launched a Twitter account with a video post in which the former football star said he's got a "little gettin' even to do." The 71-year-old, who lives in Las Vegas, told his followers would get to read all his thoughts and opinions on "just about everything."
Bitcoin entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.
They became famous as the privileged pair of Harvard athletes who believe Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea for Facebook. Now, entrepreneurs Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have shifted their focus from social media to cryptocurrency, becoming among the first bitcoin billionaires, and launching a digital currency exchange mobile app, Gemini. Wired Magazine editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson talks with the Winklevoss twins, and with Ben Mezrich, author of "Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption."
Mining lessons from the blockbuster game Minecraft
One of the bestselling video games of all time has no guns or blood, just chunky building blocks – a virtual Lego universe that has found its way into classrooms
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"Jeopardy James" honors Alex Trebek with donation
James Holzhauer gave $1,109.14 to pancreatic cancer research for "Alex Trebek and all the other survivors"
Supreme Court takes case on Puerto Rico financial crisis
The justices said Thursday they are adding the issue to their term that begins in October
Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales despite Trump veto threat
The $8 billion arms sale included precision guided munitions, other bombs and ammunition and aircraft maintenance support
Tech with a twist: Innovative youth program combines coding and dance
"With dancing, you have to look at the steps and figure out how do they fit into one another. Same with coding"
K9 officer helps find $1 million worth of meth
K9 Officer Gunner was purchased by the sheriff's department with funds raised by local citizens
Politics
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Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales despite Trump veto threat
The $8 billion arms sale included precision guided munitions, other bombs and ammunition and aircraft maintenance support
Saudi Arabia's standing worsens in State Department human rights report
The State Department has released its 2019 human trafficking report
Trump says he considers Mexico a friend "this week"
President Trump made the comments in his first interview on Spanish-language television airing Thursday night
Trump says he believes drone strike by Iran was not intentional
The president, lawmakers and officials condemned Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone
Trump says someone "loose and stupid" could be behind drone shooting — live updates
President Trump appeared to undermine the message of his own Pentagon Thursday
World
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Trump says he believes drone strike by Iran was not intentional
The president, lawmakers and officials condemned Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone
Oil prices surge after Trump tweets "Iran made a very big mistake!"
Rising friction between the U.S. and Iran is driving up the cost of crude around the world
Water runs out for millions in one of India's biggest cities
Reservoirs dry up after poor monsoon season, leaving residents, schools and businesses to tap dirty wells and pay for bottled water
After David Ortiz mistakenly shot, alleged motive comes to light
Police say the alleged mastermind in the shooting is a fugitive in the U.S.
Biden slams Trump's Iran policy as a "self-inflicted disaster"
"By walking away from diplomacy, Trump has made military conflict more likely. Another war in the Middle East is the last thing we need" Biden said.
Entertainment
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"Jeopardy James" honors Alex Trebek with donation
James Holzhauer gave $1,109.14 to pancreatic cancer research for "Alex Trebek and all the other survivors"
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Singer says Carrie Underwood copied her song, offers video to prove it
Songwriting team sues Carrie Underwood, the NFL and NBC, saying they stole a song and "slightly modified" it to introduce "Sunday Night Football" to viewers last season
Pride Plays festival marks Stonewall's 50th anniversary
The Pride Plays festival aims to "capture the prideful spirit of the LGBTQ community" on stage
Granger Smith shares heartbreaking last moments with son
"Love those close to you, soak up those moments, live for today, live in the present, because we're not guaranteed tomorrow," Smith said in an emotional video
Technology
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Shares in workplace software phenom Slack soar 50% in first day of trading
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become dominant form of workplace collaboration
City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number of U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Bitcoin price hits 1-year high on boost from Facebook's Libra plan
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts see Facebook's move into digital money as "the catalyst everyone's been looking for"
Why Facebook is minting its own currency
Social media company, no stranger to controversy, is diving into the brave new world of virtual money
Google commits $1 billion to ease housing crisis in the Bay Area
CEO Sundar Pichai said the internet company will pave the way for 20,000 new homes in the region over the next decade
Science
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Water runs out for millions in one of India's biggest cities
Reservoirs dry up after poor monsoon season, leaving residents, schools and businesses to tap dirty wells and pay for bottled water
Spy satellites show glaciers losing ground to climate change
Declassified spy satellite photos lead scientists to some startling conclusions
Hundreds of dead dolphins on Gulf Coast leave scientists perplexed
Almost 300 dead and dying dolphins have washed up on the shores of four Gulf Coast states – three times the usual number
Starving polar bear wanders into Siberian city looking for food
Hundreds of miles from where it should be hunting, emaciated bear seen poking around on industrial estate for food
Bear killed in Oregon after officials say it became too friendly
The bear had become "habituated" or accustomed to the area after people left food for it
Health
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How to get a good night's sleep during long summer days
The summer solstice is a thrilling prospect for some, but for those already grappling with sleep anxiety it's yet another roadblock to getting a good night's rest
Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Study: 1 out of 6 hospital trips result in "surprise" medical bills
A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that millions with solid coverage from large employers are exposed to "out-of-network" charges that can amount to thousands
9/11 first responder who testified with Jon Stewart enters hospice
Retired NYPD detective Lou Alvarez tugged at hearts with his testimony on day before what was to be his 69th round of chemotherapy
Driving while high: Offenders don't think they'll be arrested
AAA says in the last 30 days, almost 15 million drivers got behind the wheel within an hour of using marijuana
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Shares in workplace software phenom Slack soar 50% in first day of trading
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become dominant form of workplace collaboration
Oil prices surge after Trump tweets "Iran made a very big mistake!"
Rising friction between the U.S. and Iran is driving up the cost of crude around the world
City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number of U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Fed wary of economic clouds, but leaves rates unchanged
Central bank officials say the economic outlook is increasingly uncertain -- and signal their readiness to cut rates
Crime
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K9 officer helps find $1 million worth of meth
K9 Officer Gunner was purchased by the sheriff's department with funds raised by local citizens
Whitey Bulger's girlfriend moved to halfway house
Greig had been in federal prison since 2011 for her role in assisting the notorious crime boss
Witnesses: Navy SEAL killed prisoner, called him "ISIS dirtbag"
Gallagher has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder stemming from his service in Iraq
Inside the nationwide crime lab backlog
A growing backlog at crime labs nationwide is leaving victims waiting for justice. A recent government report found the backlog for DNA analysis increased almost 85 percent from 2011 through 2017. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Father of murdered Alaska teen: "My daughter trusted these people"
Cynthia "Cee Cee" Hoffman was allegedly killed by a teen seeking a $9 million payment from an online stranger
Space
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
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Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
At Jake Patterson's sentencing hearing, prosecutors showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Jayme Closs' parents and the 13-year-old's kidnapping
Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
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Pentagon: Drone was not in Iran's airspace
The Pentagon is denying Iran's claim that a U.S. drone was flying over Iranian airspace when it was shot down. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin, CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid, and Washington Post reprorter Jacqueline Alemany joined CBSN with the latest on the escalating tensions.
Trump doubts Iran meant to shoot down drone
President Trump said he doubts Iran meant to shoot down a U.S. drone that was intercepted over the Strait of Hormuz. In a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Oval Office, the president told reporters he thought Iran "made a very big mistake. "
Restraint and seclusion in public schools
A new study say over 70% of school districts are inaccurately reporting the number of restraint and seclusion incidents involving their students. WAMU reporter Jenny Abamu has been investigating and joined CBSN to discuss what she found.
Hong Kong protesters refuse to back down
Protesters in Hong Kong are refusing to back down after the city's embattled leader Carrie Lam ignored a deadline to permanently scrap a controversial extradition bill. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Hong Kong.
Pride Plays festival celebrates LGBTQ theater
Pride Plays co-producers Doug Nevin and Michael Urie joined CBS News to discuss their 5-day theater festival in New York. It commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, which led to greater recognition for gay rights.