The great broadband divide: Living without high-speed internet access
For about half of Americans, high-speed internet — a modern necessity, especially now during the COVID pandemic — is either unavailable or unaffordable.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon heads for Sunday splashdown
Splashdown will set the stage for operational Crew Dragon flights to begin later this year.
Trump says he plans to ban TikTok from U.S.
"We're banning them from the United States," the president said.
Wall Streeters see Amazon stock passing $4,000 in next year
Investors ignore antitrust concerns, instead betting Amazon's market dominance will send shares into stratosphere.
Twitter says high-profile hack was the result of phishing
Cyberattack targeted 130 public figures including Jeff Bezos, Joe Biden, Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian West.
Big Tech companies report mixed earnings amid pandemic
Amazon and Apple had a blowout quarter, while Facebook stalled and Google saw its first revenue drop in history.
Mars rover poised for launch atop Atlas 5 rocket
NASA's Perseverance rover is the first step in a decade-long program to bring martian rock samples back to Earth.
Mackenzie Bezos gives $1.7 billion to equality, health and climate causes
Ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos still owns a 4% stake in the company that puts her net worth at $36 billion.
Facebook, Twitter scrub false virus "cure" video shared by Trump
The clip was viewed millions of times before it was scrubbed from the social media platforms.
Trump Jr.'s Twitter account suspended for sharing misleading video
President Trump, who shared the same video, did not have his account suspended.
YouTube has a bitcoin scam problem, too, lawsuit says
Twitter isn't the only social media platform to be targeted by scams involving the cryptocurrency.
Congress set to grill Big Tech CEOs — here's what to expect
The chiefs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google will face questions over whether their companies are too dominant.
Google employees will work from home until summer 2021
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said to make the move with working parents, whose kids' schedules are uncertain, in mind.
Questions about scooter company behind fatal crash
Revel's electric mopeds are sprouting up on city streets, but one rider's death is putting the startup under scrutiny.
Russian cargo ship sent to space station with nearly 3 tons of supplies
The Progress cargo ship docked at the International Space Station after a speedy two-orbit rendezvous.
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Trump says he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of 2020
His comments come after Democrats and White House negotiators failed to reach a deal Friday.
Biden met with Gretchen Whitmer last Sunday about VP spot
This is the first known meeting of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee with a potential vice presidential partner.
Washington NFL Team drops player after domestic violence arrest
Guice, 23, turned himself in to authorities and was released on $10,000 bond, officials said.
Intel shows Russia trying to "denigrate" Biden
The U.S. intelligence community has provided an update on attempted influence on the 2020 election.
"I want to get out": Desperate Lebanese say they're stuck after explosion
Even before this week's blast, the country of 6 million was suffering through a severe economic recession.
80,000 airline workers face furloughs due to COVID-19
Carriers and unions prepare to shrink amid what one executive calls the "biggest demand contraction" in airline history.
Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs
Skaggs, who was 27, was found dead in his hotel room in Southlake, Texas, in 2019.
Amber Guyger appeals murder charge in death of Botham Jean
Guyger has requested to be either acquitted of murder or receive a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide because "she had the right to act in deadly force."
Plane skids off runway in India, killing 17
CBS News has confirmed that the 2 pilots were among those killed; officials say there were 184 passengers, including 10 infants.
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"I want to get out": Desperate Lebanese say they're stuck after massive explosion
Even before this week's blast, the country of 6 million was suffering through a severe economic recession.
Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Critics fear Philippines could use COVID crisis to crack down on dissent
"In an environment of horrific rights abuses and impunity, the situation is bound to worsen," a human rights watchdog said.
Plane skids off runway in India, killing 17 and injuring over 100
CBS News has confirmed that the 2 pilots were among those killed; officials say there were 184 passengers, including 10 infants.
Ex-Florida State player, 27, dies after collapsing during training
Michael Ojo died after collapsing during training in Serbia, his former team Red Star Belgrade said.
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Amber Guyger appeals murder charge in death of Botham Jean
Guyger has requested to be either acquitted of murder or receive a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide because "she had the right to act in deadly force."
ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Washington NFL Team drops player after domestic violence-related arrest
Guice, 23, turned himself in to authorities and was released on $10,000 bond, officials said.
U.S. intel finds Russia using a "range of measures" to "denigrate" Biden
U.S. intelligence shows that Russia is trying to "denigrate" Joe Biden, and China prefers that President Trump lose reelection, an assessment described by the ODNI says.
Adopted boy is on a mission to save old dogs who need a home
Robbie Gay loves an underdog.
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Biden met with Michigan Gov. last Sunday about VP spot
This is the first known meeting of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee with a potential vice presidential partner.
U.S. intel finds Russia using a "range of measures" to "denigrate" Biden
U.S. intelligence shows that Russia is trying to "denigrate" Joe Biden, and China prefers that President Trump lose reelection, an assessment described by the ODNI says.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. placed on leave
Falwell has politicized the university, a conservative Christian school in southwest Virginia.
Trump says he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of 2020
His comments come after Democrats and White House negotiators failed to reach a deal Friday.
This week on "Face the Nation," August 9, 2020
White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
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NFL player DeAndre Baker charged with armed robbery
Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party.
Oprah Winfrey seeks justice for Breonna Taylor
Oprah Winfrey is spearheading a high-profile campaign to bring attention to Breonna Taylor's case. Winfrey featured Taylor on the cover of September's issue of her magazine and set up 26 billboards in Louisville, Kentucky, demanding charges against the officers involved in her death.
Award-winning producer arrested on sex assault and felony charges
Detail — who has worked with artists such as Beyoncé and Wiz Khalifa — allegedly committed the assaults on women ranging in age from 18 to 31.
66 players opt out of NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic
No team has come close to New England in losing players for the upcoming season. Eight Patriots players have opted out.
Michelle Obama reveals she has depression
Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed on the second episode of her Spotify podcast she has a low-grade form of depression.
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ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Private equity wants to own your DNA
It's not like your hacked credit card number, one private expert said. You can't change your DNA.
Trump signs order to bar transactions with TikTok's parent company
It is not clear if the ban will affect the millions of U.S. users who are avid fans of the app.
Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
Nintendo sales surge as COVID-wary homebound turn to gaming
Quarterly profits for the maker of Pokemon, Super Mario and Animal Crossing have soared more than 600% since last year.
Science
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Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Scientists discover "hell ants" killed with scythe-like jaw
A "hell ant" some 99 million years ago used its scythe-like jaws to trap a baby roach for its next meal — but then the pair got stuck in sap and were preserved for scientists to discover centuries later.
Canada ice caps formed roughly 5,000 years ago are completely gone
Scientists predicted that the ice caps wouldn't completely melt until 2022.
Should we name heat waves like we name hurricanes?
Although heat waves rarely get the attention that hurricanes do, they kill far more people per year in the U.S.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Health
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More recalls of prepared foods for onions tied to salmonella
Giant Eagle, Kroger and Walmart sold ready-to-eat meals with vegetable implicated in more than 600 illnesses in 43 states.
California surpasses 10,000 coronavirus deaths
There have been more than 10,000 deaths due to COVID-19 in California as of Friday.
Private equity wants to own your DNA
It's not like your hacked credit card number, one private expert said. You can't change your DNA.
7-year-old boy is now the youngest COVID-19 victim in Georgia
The boy, who had no underlying conditions, is the youngest confirmed coronavirus death in the state.
COVID model projects U.S. death toll could hit 300,000 by December
Nowhere in the U.S. is there more of a life and death struggle than on the Texas border, where doctors say they are desperate for help and hospital beds.
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Trump says he'll extend unemployment benefits through the end of 2020
His comments come after Democrats and White House negotiators failed to reach a deal Friday.
More recalls of prepared foods for onions tied to salmonella
Giant Eagle, Kroger and Walmart sold ready-to-eat meals with vegetable implicated in more than 600 illnesses in 43 states.
80,000 airline workers face furloughs due to COVID-19
Carriers and unions prepare to shrink amid what one executive calls the "biggest demand contraction" in airline history.
Financial losses pile up for U.S. Postal Service
$2.2 billion of red ink in just 3 months, despite more package deliveries. Losses could top $20 billion in two years.
Trump signs order to bar transactions with TikTok's parent company
It is not clear if the ban will affect the millions of U.S. users who are avid fans of the app.
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Amber Guyger appeals murder charge in death of Botham Jean
Guyger has requested to be either acquitted of murder or receive a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide because "she had the right to act in deadly force."
Washington NFL Team drops player after domestic violence-related arrest
Guice, 23, turned himself in to authorities and was released on $10,000 bond, officials said.
NFL player DeAndre Baker charged with armed robbery
Baker, 22, is accused of stealing cash and watches from four men at a house party.
Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs
Skaggs, who was 27, was found dead in his hotel room in Southlake, Texas, in 2019.
Vanessa Guillén's murder a "tipping point," Army secretary says
Fort Hood has one of the highest rates of murder, sexual assault and harassment in the Army, Secretary Ryan McCarthy said.
Space
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ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Astronauts describe thrilling SpaceX splashdown
With a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.
SpaceX launches Starship prototype on dramatic test flight
The Starship test rocket's single Raptor engine boosted the vehicle into the sky above Boca Chica, Texas, atop a plume of flaming exhaust and billowing clouds of smoke.
Astronauts talk about their SpaceX mission
NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley held a news conference after their return from the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first commercial spacecraft to carry astronauts into orbit. Watch a portion of their remarks.
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"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
Fast food capitals of America, ranked
These cities have endless fast food options... want fries with that?
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Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos
Krystal Lee shows investigators where she says she was told to clean up the crime scene after Patrick Frazee beat Kelsey Berreth to death with a baseball bat
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Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
White House and Congress fail to reach new stimulus deal
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
California wildfires force evacuations
Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.
Inside Lalibela, the mysterious holy site
In the northern highlands of Ethiopia stand 11 churches that the Ethiopian Orthodox Church says were built by angels. Scott Pelley reports.