"FarmVille," "Family Guy" mobile games are must-downloads
"Farmville" finally goes mobile, and Peter Griffin and the giant chicken cause havoc in Quahog on this week's episode of "Eye on Apps"
Eye On Apps
Useful mobile apps for saving energy and money
Tools for conservation can be found in the palm of your hands. We've rounded up some cool apps for going green
Hiking mobile apps for treks in the great outdoors
A roundup of useful mobile apps for hiking enthusiasts
Beauty on-demand? Check out apps for efficient primping
Believe it or not, an app can deliver a hair stylist to your home or office -- find out how
Beauty apps to keep you looking sharp
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun with hair and makeup
Gardening apps for fabulous flowers, herbs and vegetables
Give those green thumbs a workout with these fun and useful mobile apps
Apps to get your garden growing
Spring is here and flowers are starting to bloom
Brain training mobile apps to sharpen your mind
Studies have shown that brain-training games can help sharpen your memory, reasoning and speed -- here are a few great apps
Brain training mobile apps to feed your mind
CBSNews.com’s technology editor rounds up the best brain training mobile apps
NCAA March Madness: Mobile apps for making it through the Final Four
CBSNews.com’s technology editor Chenda Ngak rounds up mobile apps that will get you through the Final Four
Secret, Whisper apps highlight desire for anonymous sharing
We take a look at a few of the more popular secret sharing apps.
Mobile apps that make Instagram better
We round up some cool apps that take Instagram photography to the next level
Forget "Flappy Bird," try these amazing new mobile games
We round up some great new games to fill the void left by "Flappy Bird"
If you’re stuck indoors, mobile games can keep you entertained
If you’re stuck indoors, mobile games can keep you entertained. CBSNews.com’s technology editor Chenda Ngak rounds up some of the best new games to download now.
Instagram is fun, but these photo apps are one of a kind
Developers are adding interesting twists to photo sharing apps
Photo-sharing apps are sizzling hot, but there are so many to choose from
Photo-sharing apps are sizzling hot, but there are so many. CBSNews.com’s technology editor Chenda Ngak rounds up some cool new apps.
Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics: There’s an app for that
Keep up with the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics using these nifty mobile apps
If you don’t have a front-row seat to the Winter Olympics, mobile apps can keep you in the loop
If you don’t have a front-row seat to the Winter Olympics, mobile apps can keep you in the loop. CBSNews.com’s technology editor Chenda Ngak rounds up some great apps for following the Games.
Ever hear of Tinder? Your next date could be on it
If OK Cupid or Match aren't working out, a handful of lesser-known apps might do the trick
Dating apps that are flying under the radar
Match.com and OK Cupid aren’t the only dating apps around. CBSNews.com’s technology editor Chenda Ngak discovers some lesser-known apps for finding love and planning dates.
Zen apps for mindful living and meditation
We’ve rounded up mobile apps to help you meditate and be mindful
Mobile devices do not have to be a distraction. CBSNews.com's technology editor Chenda Ngak shares some apps to help you get centered.
Mobile devices do not have to be a distraction. CBSNews.com's technology editor Chenda Ngak shares some apps to help you get centered.
Smartphone apps help track steps, heart rate and sleep
Mobile apps act as health-tracking tools that fit in your pocket
Mobile apps to track movement, heartbeats and sleeping
CBSNews.com's technology editor Chenda Ngak shares some apps that can help you monitor your sleeping patterns, heart rate and exercise
Exercise apps for fitness fanatics and beginners
Mobile apps that can act like virtual personal trainers are highlighted
Technology
Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
Amazon launches flying camera for the home
Technology giant also unveiled a new gaming platform, a line of entertainment products and car security gear.
Facebook to reject ads claiming election win before results declared
The announcement represents an about-face for the company, which has previously said it would not fact-check political ads made by presidential candidates.
TikTok owners await approval for Chinese export license
ByteDance says it has applied to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce for the license and is awaiting a reply.
Justice Dept moves to make it easier to sue internet companies
It's the latest move to amend a 24-year-old law that shields social media companies from most lawsuits.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries
But battery breakthroughs fail to energize investors hoping for immediate breakthroughs from electric car maker.
Walmart agrees to back Trump's TikTok "education fund"
President Trump has touted $5 billion fund dedicated to teaching "real history" of the U.S.
Biden foreign policy adviser Antony Blinken on top global challenges
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Antony Blinken about Biden's foreign policy priorities and his approach to top global security challenges.
Twitter users say the platform crops out Black faces
Social media platform launched probe after users complained that its photo preview tool appears biased.
New app creates jobs in a burgeoning field: Evictions
Civvl offers to help people find work evicting others, saying "there is plenty of work due to the dismal economy."
NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission
Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.
Space Force deploys its 1st squadron outside of the U.S.
The "core space operators" deployed by the U.S. military's controversial newest branch aren't in orbit, they're in Qatar.
Feds charge 6 people with bribing Amazon employees
Suspects allegedly paid employees at the ecommerce giant to help some third-party sellers gain "unfair advantages."
Commerce Department bans downloads of TikTok and WeChat in U.S.
Order ostensibly to protect U.S. users' data raises pressure to find U.S. buyer for TikTok.
World
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Suspect in Paris stabbings targeted Charlie Hebdo, official says
The newspaper, which routinely mocks religious figures of all kinds, decided to republish the caricatures the day before the trial into the 2015 attacks opened earlier this month.
Transcript: Don McGahn on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former White House Counsel Don McGahn that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: American Airlines CEO Doug Parker on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with American Airlines CEO Doug Parker that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Mark Meadows on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Australia begins disposal of over 350 dead whales after mass stranding
Officials were able to rescue 108 whales from the nation's largest-ever mass beaching.
U.S.
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Joe Montana thwarts alleged kidnapping of 9-month-old grandchild
Police said Montana's wife was able to pry the child out of the alleged kidnapper's arms after a tussle between her and Montana.
Watch live: Trump's news conference after announcing SCOTUS pick
Mr. Trump announced Saturday he intends to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Gottlieb warns of "very dangerous season" ahead as virus cases rise
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. continues to rise, and hospitalizations are no longer declining.
McGahn says there was no "hesitancy" about nominating Barrett in 2018
In his first television interview since leaving the White House in late 2018, McGahn also praised President Trump for his nominations to the lower courts.
Meadows expects "pretty aggressive" timeline for Barrett nomination
Meadows said the White House will begin delivering information to Capitol Hill on Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Monday.
Politics
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Biden: Trump using court pick as "loophole" to strike down ACA
Biden said Mr. Trump and Republicans believe "they've found a loophole in the tragedy of Justice Ginsburg's death."
Watch live: Trump's news conference after announcing SCOTUS pick
Mr. Trump announced Saturday he intends to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Gottlieb warns of "very dangerous season" ahead as virus cases rise
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. continues to rise, and hospitalizations are no longer declining.
McGahn says there was no "hesitancy" about nominating Barrett in 2018
In his first television interview since leaving the White House in late 2018, McGahn also praised President Trump for his nominations to the lower courts.
Meadows expects "pretty aggressive" timeline for Barrett nomination
Meadows said the White House will begin delivering information to Capitol Hill on Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Monday.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
“Sunday Morning” Matinee: “Balm in Gilead”
Performing in isolation, members of the Pasadena, Calif.-based arts organization MUSE/IQUE join virtually to present “Balm in Gilead,” a poignant spiritual fitting for these troubled times. Performers include vocalists Ben Harper and Maiya Sykes, drummer Jimmy Paxson, bassist Michael Valerio, violinist Charles Yang, and keyboardist Deron Johnson, joined by Herman Cornejo, principal dancer with American Ballet Theater.
The renaissance of roller skating
A craze from the past is once more on a roll
Mariah Carey on the darkest chapters of her life
The singer-songwriter with a record 19 chart-topping hits talks about her new memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," and of a bleak and scary childhood that she spun into gold and platinum
Mariah Carey and her vision of success
With a record 19 chart-topping hits, singer and songwriter Mariah Carey spun a bleak and scary childhood into gold and platinum. Now 50 and the devoted mother to nine-year-old twins, she talks with Jane Pauley about her new memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," and about escaping the darkest chapters of her life.
Rube Goldberg contraptions: Do try this at home!
This year the annual Rube Goldberg Machine Contest offered families under coronavirus lockdown a way to make good use of their time, by building contraptions that are utterly useless, except to accomplish mundane tasks in the time-honored fashion of the legendary cartoonist. Correspondent Mo Rocca witnesses some of the craziest devices.
Technology
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Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
Amazon launches flying camera for the home
Technology giant also unveiled a new gaming platform, a line of entertainment products and car security gear.
Facebook to reject ads claiming election win before results declared
The announcement represents an about-face for the company, which has previously said it would not fact-check political ads made by presidential candidates.
TikTok owners await approval for Chinese export license
ByteDance says it has applied to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce for the license and is awaiting a reply.
Science
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First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta slam Texas with rain and flooding
Bayous are overflowing their banks as some areas are inundated by more than a foot of relentless rain.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Health
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What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Brain-eating amoeba found in Texas city's water supply
The city of Lake Jackson first became aware of the amoeba after it infected a six-year-old boy.
Less than 10% of Americans had virus antibodies as of July, study finds
"This research clearly confirms that despite high rates of COVID-19 in the United States ... we haven't come close to achieving herd immunity," said study author Dr. Julie Parsonnet.
U.S. soars past 7 million COVID-19 cases as some states relax restrictions
"We're going to be able to host a Super Bowl in February," said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said. "We expect to do a full Super Bowl."
Florida lifts all coronavirus restaurant restrictions statewide
"There will not be limitations," Governor Ron DeSantis said Friday.
MoneyWatch
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As fossil fuel jobs falter, renewables come to the rescue
"People don't realize it, but there is a 100% renewable revolution going on right underneath our feet."
Company to pay $60 million for deceptive pelvic mesh marketing
C.R. Bard failed to inform women of "serious and life-altering risks" related to permanent pelvic mesh devices.
Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Berkeley poised to ban junk food in store checkout aisles
California city may become first in U.S. to prohibit displays of unhealthy snacks for shoppers waiting to pay.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
Crime
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Joe Montana thwarts alleged kidnapping of 9-month-old grandchild
Police said Montana's wife was able to pry the child out of the alleged kidnapper's arms after a tussle between her and Montana.
A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
Breonna Taylor's mom says she "never had faith" in attorney general
Taylor's family wants the release of transcripts of the grand jury that declined to indict three officers in her death.
2 charged over virus outbreak at veterans home where 76 died
Since March, 76 veterans who contracted COVID-19 at Holyoke Soldiers' Home have died.
A farmer's wife is found impaled on a corn rake. Was it an accident or murder?
Amy Mullis was discovered in a shed on her Iowa farm with a corn rake sticking out of her back. The heavy-duty tool had four sharp tines, but when doctors examined Amy's body, they found six puncture wounds.
Space
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NASA astronaut to cast her ballot from 200 miles above Earth
"If we can do it from space, then I believe folks can do it from the ground, too," Kate Rubins said.
First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
Latest Galleries
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Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
America's favorite actors in 2020, ranked
From Will Smith to Betty White to Danny DeVito, here are America's most beloved performers.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
The highest-paid U.S. athletes in 2020, ranked
Here's the definitive list of the athletes who earn the most money in the NBA, NFL and MLB
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CBSN Originals "Socialism"
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
"CBS Weekend News" headlines for September 27, 2020
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Jamie Yuccas."
Experts warn of "twindemic" with flu season
As coronavirus cases surge in the U.S., doctors and health experts say the country could face what they're calling a potential "twindemic" just as the flu season is set to begin. Dr. Max Cooper, an emergency room physician, joins CBSN to discuss what people need to do in the coming months.
The Lumineers perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “III,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You.”
CBSN Originals: "Feminism"
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.