"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
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
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. CBSNews.com's technology editor Chenda Ngak shares her favorite beauty apps.
Gardening apps for fabulous flowers, herbs and vegetables
Give those green thumbs a workout with these fun and useful mobile apps
Spring is here and flowers are starting to bloom
Spring is here and flowers are starting to bloom. CBSNews.com's technology editor Chenda Ngak rounds up cool gardening apps for hobbyists and green thumbs alike.
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
CBSNews.com’s technology editor rounds up the best brain training mobile apps
Your brain is a muscle that needs exercise. CBSNews.com’s technology editor rounds up the best brain training mobile apps.
CBSNews.com’s technology editor Chenda Ngak rounds up mobile apps that will get you through the Final Four
Have you locked in your March Madness brackets? 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
Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Roblox moves to address sexual content on gaming platform
Gaming service popular with kids and teens has struggled to keep sexually explicit material off its platform.
Why you should update your iPhone software today
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
Amazon threatened layoffs during union drive, labor group says
Union that led failed campaign to organize Amazon warehouse workers claims company used "blatantly illegal conduct."
CBS News poll — Eye on Earth: What drives views on electric cars?
Just a third of people say they'll consider one. Most would still consider a traditional gasoline-powered car.
GameStop CEO to exit as video game retailer pivots to digital
Chewy founder Ryan Cohen, a major investor in GameStop, is pushing the old-school game store to reinvent itself.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter makes maiden flight on Mars
Ingenuity became the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
SpaceX Crew Dragon cleared for launch
The flight will mark the third piloted launch of SpaceX's futuristic astronaut ferry ship.
Bezos vows to make Amazon "Earth's Best Employer"
Bezos said in a letter to shareholders that he isn't comforted by the failure of the unionization effort in Bessemer, Alabama.
Facebook reaches 100% renewable-energy milestone
The company said it now buys enough renewable electricity to power all its data centers and offices around the world.
NBA stars, "Steve Urkel" actor pile into growing cannabis biz
Jaleel White, who portrayed the quirky nerd in the 1990s sitcom "Family Matters," is launching a cannabis line.
NFL star Malcolm Jenkins opens door for Black tech investors
The New Orleans Saints' Malcolm Jenkins launched Broad Street Ventures to help spur tech investment by people of color.
Instagram tests letting users choose whether to see like counts
The company says the test is an effort to create a healthier experience for users.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin moves closer to passenger launches
After Wednesday's 15th unpiloted test flight, the system appears to be on the verge of commercial operations, giving six passengers at a time a few minutes of weightlessness and an out-of-this-world view.
These companies pay interns more than $8,000 a month
Internships at some big companies come with a hefty paycheck as businesses battle to attract young talent.
World
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Russia restricts airspace near Ukraine amid wargames in the Black Sea
Moscow unilaterally declares parts of the Black Sea, and the airspace above it, no-go zones as EU says Putin has put 100,000 troops in Crimea and along Ukraine's border.
Table Mountain wildfire burns historic University of Cape Town library
Firefighters were battling "extreme circumstances" for a 3rd day to put out the blaze on the slopes of the iconic South African mountain.
Longtime president of Chad killed battling rebels, military says
Death of President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the African nation for more than 3 decades, came just hours after he was granted a new 6-year term.
12 European soccer clubs announce new breakaway Super League
UEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
As carbon emissions surge, can China and Japan quit the coal?
Scientists say COVID rebound fueling 2nd sharpest spike in carbon emissions ever, as some of the most advanced nations have serious old-school fuel addictions.
U.S.
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Biden calls George Floyd's family ahead of verdict in Chauvin trial
Press secretary Jen Psaki said the president called Floyd's family to "check in" and "share that the family was in his prayers."
Florida signs "anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement" bill into law
Opponents call the bill racist, saying that it seeks to fix a problem that doesn't actually exist in Florida.
Grizzly bear kills guide outside Yellowstone National Park
The 420-pound bear was later shot and killed when it charged wildlife workers investigating the attack.
Chauvin's fate in the hands of the jury: "The world is watching"
Prosecutors argued Derek Chauvin squeezed the life out of George Floyd while the defense argued the former cop acted reasonably.
Property is a pandemic obsession — especially in smaller cities
Americans are buying homes in cities like Austin, Texas and Boise, Idaho as they seek more space amid still-low interest rates.
Politics
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Biden calls George Floyd's family ahead of verdict in Chauvin trial
Press secretary Jen Psaki said the president called Floyd's family to "check in" and "share that the family was in his prayers."
U.S. ambassador to Russia returning to Washington for "consultations"
Sullivan's return to Washington comes after President Biden announced sweeping sanctions against Russia for election interference and the SolarWinds hack.
Green New Deal set to be reintroduced by Markey and Ocasio-Cortez
The last iteration of the joint resolution was a climate protection wish list for progressives and became a prime point of attack for conservatives.
Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
Entertainment
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12 European soccer clubs announce new breakaway Super League
UEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
New on Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, Hulu and more
Shows, movies and documentaries you'll want to stream soon.
Top basketball recruit Chet Holmgren heading to Gonzaga Bulldogs
The 7-foot, 190-pound center is also considered a favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
"Real World" star says a lot has changed in 30 years, but this hasn't
"Our show was Rodney King, L.A. riots, rebellion — our show now, we literally had the insurrection of January 6 and we have this Derek Chauvin trial happening," Kevin Powell said Monday on CBSN.
Technology
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Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Roblox moves to address sexual content on gaming platform
Gaming service popular with kids and teens has struggled to keep sexually explicit material off its platform.
Why you should update your iPhone software today
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
Amazon threatened layoffs during union drive, labor group says
Union that led failed campaign to organize Amazon warehouse workers claims company used "blatantly illegal conduct."
CBS News poll — Eye on Earth: What drives views on electric cars?
Just a third of people say they'll consider one. Most would still consider a traditional gasoline-powered car.
Science
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All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
As carbon emissions surge, can China and Japan quit the coal?
Scientists say COVID rebound fueling 2nd sharpest spike in carbon emissions ever, as some of the most advanced nations have serious old-school fuel addictions.
CBS News Poll - Eye on Earth: What do Americans think can be done on climate?
Americans weigh in on climate change objectives and how achievable they seem.
One senator's proposal to save forests and create jobs
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet introduces legislation that would put billions into restoring and maintaining forests, watersheds and rangelands in the West.
Tyrannosaurs may have been social carnivores, not loner predators
Discovery in Utah of third mass grave site of the ferocious creatures may lend credence to the theory, but not all researchers agree.
Health
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Health
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
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.
Moderna plans to have third vaccine booster shot ready by fall
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
After child's death, feds warn against using Peloton treadmill
Consumer Product Safety Commission cites a fatality and 38 other cases of kids and a pet injured by exercise equipment.
MoneyWatch
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Why you should update your iPhone software today
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
Property is a pandemic obsession — especially in smaller cities
Americans are buying homes in cities like Austin, Texas and Boise, Idaho as they seek more space amid still-low interest rates.
Teacher raised $41K to help others. He now owes $16K to IRS
Situation highlights pitfalls of fundraising through online services like Facebook rather than an IRS-approved charity.
Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Roblox moves to address sexual content on gaming platform
Gaming service popular with kids and teens has struggled to keep sexually explicit material off its platform.
Crime
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Florida signs "anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement" bill into law
Opponents call the bill racist, saying that it seeks to fix a problem that doesn't actually exist in Florida.
FedEx shooting puts spotlight on "red flag" laws
The order would have forced Brandon Scott Hole to appear before a judge to determine if he should be allowed to possess firearms.
Cities brace for violence as Derek Chauvin verdict looms
Minneapolis and other cities across the country are increasing security as the jury deliberates.
Nevada killer seeks firing squad over lethal injection
Zane Michael Floyd says it would be more humane. His lawyers say it's not a delaying tactic. He shot four people to death in 1999.
Jury begins deliberations in Derek Chauvin trial
Closing arguments were held Monday in the trial of the ex-cop charged in the death of George Floyd.
Space
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Amazon buying Atlas 5 rockets to launch its internet satellites
Amazon's Kuiper system of internet relay satellites will compete with OneWeb and SpaceX's Starlink program.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter makes maiden flight on Mars
Ingenuity became the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
New study challenges laws of physics
A recent scientific experiment could impact our understanding about the laws of physics. It found evidence from the behavior of an atomic particle that points to undiscovered forces in the universe that may have played a critical part in its creation and expansion. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of the new book "Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going," joins CBSN AM to talk about the discovery.
Life aboard the International Space Station
One of the most out-of-this-world travel destinations is 250 miles above the Earth, where scientific studies include the effects of long-term exposure to weightlessness, and the feasibility of extended travel into deep space.
NASA astronaut returns safely to Earth after six months in space
Astronaut Kate Rubins arrived in a parachute landing southeast of the town Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
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Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
You might be surprised by the murder rates in major cities across the U.S.
Locked up for half his life, Crosley Green tastes freedom
A federal judge says Crosley Green was wrongfully convicted of murder. "48 Hours" spends the first hours of freedom with the Florida man.
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.
New on Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, Hulu and more
Shows, movies and documentaries you'll want to stream soon.
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Asia's coal usage challenges climate efforts
The White House is hosting a summit this week with global leaders to address carbon emission reduction. Foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports for CBSN on the key role of coal-dependent countries such as China and Japan in the climate change fight.
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
Book explores Nancy Pelosi's political career
"Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power" is a new biography that goes inside some of the biggest political moments of the past several years. Author and USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what she learned and some of the most surprising moments from her interviews with the House Speaker.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.