Microsoft Teams services are down, as thousands of users report issues
Microsoft said Friday it's working to restore Teams services, after a network issue caused outages on the messaging platform.
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Record number of Americans are homeless amid nationwide rent surge
Rents over the last two decades have risen much faster than employee pay, contributing to an escalating homelessness crisis in the U.S.
E. Jean Carroll book mentioned in Trump trial soars to $2,100 a copy
A 1980s essay collection by E. Jean Carroll is fetching big bucks after former President Donald Trump's attorney questioned its title in defamation case.
Amazon is a threat to the movie industry, Hollywood director says
"Road House" director Doug Liman is blasting Amazon-owned MGM Studios over its decision to stream a film originally aimed at the big screen.
Vet who faked wheelchair use for 20 years got extra $660,000 in benefits
New Hampshire resident Christopher Stultz was seen lifting his wheelchair into his car and walking normally through a mall, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
Flying on a Boeing 737 Max 9? Here's what to know.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
Having trouble finding remote work? Foreign companies might hire you.
International firms are hiring American employees who want to work from home, as remote job opportunities in U.S. decline.
Funeral homes warned after undercover phone sweep finds misleading pricing
Violations of the FTC's funeral rule can result in fines of over $50,000.
Alaska Airlines returns the 737 Max 9 to service
Alaska Airlines Flight 1146 from Seattle to San Diego on Friday will mark the 737 Max 9's return to service following a mid-air blowout.
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5 helpful tips for buying a home while mortgage rates are high
Mortgage rates are high, which can hinder homebuyers, but there are some tips to help you find smart options.
3 ways today's high rates impact your debt payoff plan
Today's high interest rates can throw a wrench in your debt payoff plan. Here's how.
How to make extra cash in your free time
Inflation is hitting home and more money can help. Here are five ways to make extra cash in your free time.
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Apple halting Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales. Here's why.
Apple said it will stop selling the devices later this month in order to comply with a U.S. import ban.
Elon Musk restores X account of far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.
Think twice before scanning a QR code — here's why
More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
OpenAI says Sam Altman returning as CEO days after board sacked him
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman says he's looking forward to returning to the company, with the support of Microsoft's CEO, to build the 2 companies' "strong partnership."
Elon Musk says X will donate ad, subscription revenue tied to Gaza war
Musk, who is under fire for supporting an antisemitic post, said the money will be donated to hospitals in Israel and to the Red Cross in Gaza.
Microsoft hires Sam Altman 3 days after OpenAI fired him as CEO
Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.
Elon Musk endorses antisemitic post on X as "the actual truth"
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, said he agreed with an X post that claims that Jews are pushing "hatred against whites."
Okta's stock slumps after security company says it was hacked
Shares of the security software maker, which protects some of the world's biggest companies, fell after it said a customer tool was compromised.
Countries halt funds to U.N. agency over claim staff involved in Hamas attack
Australia, Italy, the U.K. and other key donors halted funding to U.N. agency over claim staff involved in Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7.
Last victim of Maui wildfires identified months after disaster
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
Houthis target U.S. destroyer in latest round of missile attacks
The attack on the destroyer USS Carney marked a further escalation in the biggest confrontation at sea the U.S. Navy has seen in the Middle East in decades.
Jay Leno files for conservatorship over his wife's estate due to her dementia
The comedian filed for a conservatorship over the estate of his wife of 43 years, Mavis Leno, after she was diagnosed with dementia, according to court documents.
World's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, begins maiden voyage
Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, was officially christened Tuesday with help from soccer legend Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates.
Maryland's Bay Bridge closed after major multi-vehicle crash
A multi-vehicle crash injured multiple people and caused major delays on the US-50 Bay Bridge on Saturday morning, Maryland officials say.
Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong caught after answering ad for a yoga instructor
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
Husband's 911 call key in reaching verdict in Alabama mom's murder
Jason Crawford was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to 99 years in prison. In an exclusive interview with "48 Hours," Crawford maintains he's innocent and that his wife shot herself, despite what a jury decided.
Aryna Sabalenka wins back-to-back Australian Open titles
Aryna Sabalenka ensured she wasn't a one-hit wonder by clinching back-to-back Australian Open titles with a win over Zheng Qinwen on Saturday.
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You're probably planning for retirement wrong. Here's why.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans understands the basics of longevity, or how long they'll live in retirement. Can you pass the test?
Millions of older workers are nearing retirement with nothing saved
Over the next few years, the U.S. could see a surge in seniors living in poverty, one retirement expert predicts.
Here's how much money Americans think they need to retire comfortably
The gap between what people think they'll need for old age and their actual savings is massive, even for those nearing retirement.
Social Security's 2023 COLA was 8.7%. It may be stingier in 2024.
Seniors and other recipients of the Social Security program may get a cost-of-living adjustment of 3.1% next year, one forecast says.
Inflation is ruining Americans' efforts to save for retirement
Even a brief interruption in plan contributions can affect people's financial goals years down the road, experts say.
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Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong caught after answering ad for a yoga instructor
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
Husband's 911 call key in reaching verdict in Alabama mom's murder
Jason Crawford was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to 99 years in prison. In an exclusive interview with "48 Hours," Crawford maintains he's innocent and that his wife shot herself, despite what a jury decided.
Jay Leno files for conservatorship over his wife's estate due to her dementia
The comedian filed for a conservatorship over the estate of his wife of 43 years, Mavis Leno, after she was diagnosed with dementia, according to court documents.
Zebras and camels rescued from trailer fire in Indiana
The Grant County Sheriff's Office in Indiana said there were no animals injured.
Last victim of Maui wildfires identified months after disaster
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
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Flying on a Boeing 737 Max 9? Here's what to know.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
Amazon is a threat to the movie industry, Hollywood director says
"Road House" director Doug Liman is blasting Amazon-owned MGM Studios over its decision to stream a film originally aimed at the big screen.
Record number of Americans are homeless amid nationwide rent surge
Rents over the last two decades have risen much faster than employee pay, contributing to an escalating homelessness crisis in the U.S.
Vet who faked wheelchair use for 20 years got extra $660,000 in benefits
New Hampshire resident Christopher Stultz was seen lifting his wheelchair into his car and walking normally through a mall, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
Microsoft Teams services are down, as thousands of users report issues
Microsoft said Friday it's working to restore Teams services, after a network issue caused outages on the messaging platform.
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Houthis target U.S. destroyer in latest round of missile attacks
The attack on the destroyer USS Carney marked a further escalation in the biggest confrontation at sea the U.S. Navy has seen in the Middle East in decades.
N.Y., Justice Dept. reach settlement on reforms related to Cuomo accusations
The department said at least 13 state employees were victims of unwelcome conduct. Previous disclosures listed 11 women, but not all were state employees, including several Cuomo met at public events.
Texas AG refuses to grant federal agents full access to border park
Texas National Guard soldiers took control of a park in Eagle Pass earlier this month, and have since prevented Border Patrol agents from processing migrants in the area.
Haley faces uphill battle as South Carolina Republicans rally behind Trump
Trump has received endorsements from the South Carolina governor, its two senators, and five of the state's six House Republicans.
Rep. Nancy Mace's former chief of staff files to run against her
Rep. Nancy Mace's former top aide, Daniel Hanlon, has filed to run for Mace's seat in South Carolina.
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King Charles III admitted to hospital for enlarged prostate treatment
"His Majesty's condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure" for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said of King Charles III.
Lucy Perez is on mission to close women's health gap
Lucy Perez has spent the last year working on an extensive report that highlights inequity in women's health care, dubbed the women's health gap, and presents solutions as well.
Experimental gene therapy helps kids with inherited hearing loss
"It's the first time hearing has been restored in a child — really in a human being — for a hereditary type of hearing loss," Dr. John Germiller of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia told CBS News.
Robitussin cough syrup sold nationwide recalled due to contamination
Recalled cough syrup could result in severe or life-threatening fungal infection if used by immunocompromised people, Haleon said.
Factory failed to test applesauce for lead before poisonings, FDA says
FDA testing found "extremely high levels of lead contamination" in the cinnamon applesauce pouches, which have been recalled.
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Aryna Sabalenka wins back-to-back Australian Open titles
Aryna Sabalenka ensured she wasn't a one-hit wonder by clinching back-to-back Australian Open titles with a win over Zheng Qinwen on Saturday.
Countries halt funds to U.N. agency over claim staff involved in Hamas attack
Australia, Italy, the U.K. and other key donors halted funding to U.N. agency over claim staff involved in Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7.
He survived the Holocaust; her father was a Nazi soldier. They fell in love.
Some predicted Werner and Martha Salinger's marriage wouldn't last, but their love thrived against all odds.
Houthis target U.S. destroyer in latest round of missile attacks
The attack on the destroyer USS Carney marked a further escalation in the biggest confrontation at sea the U.S. Navy has seen in the Middle East in decades.
93 Americans died after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic over 14 years
The CDC noted that so-called medical tourism is becoming more common among Americans seeking cheaper procedures quickly.
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Vince McMahon resigns from WWE
Embattled wrestling mogul Vince McMahon resigned Friday from the WWE, the company he founded six decades ago, following allegations of sexual assault made public in a lawsuit a day earlier.
World's largest cruise ship begins maiden voyage
It was anchors away and bon voyage for those who booked passage for Saturday's maiden voyage on the 250,000-ton engineering marvel, the Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship. Cristian Benavides reports.
More highlights from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
As the festival concludes this weekend, read reviews of notable documentaries and narrative films, presented in-person in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, and streaming online through January 28.
Jay Leno files for conservatorship over his wife's estate due to her dementia
The comedian filed for a conservatorship over the estate of his wife of 43 years, Mavis Leno, after she was diagnosed with dementia, according to court documents.
NYC museum closes 2 Native American halls
New York City's American Museum of Natural History is closing two halls featuring Native American objects.
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California kitchen incorporates robot chefs
Entrepreneurs and engineers are putting AI robots to work in the kitchen. In California, one restaurant is using the technology to handle dangerous kitchen tasks like working frying machines. CBS News' Joy Benedict has more.
Taylor Swift deepfakes spread online
Graphic artificial intelligence-generated images of superstar Taylor Swift, known as "deepfakes," have been circulating on social media. The manipulated images, videos and audio recordings seem eerily legitimate, and mark the latest example of how artificial intelligence is developing far faster than U.S. laws and regulations. Jo Ling Kent has more.
How to get your resume past AI
Hundreds of resumes can be sent for a job posting and only a few are called for an interview. Corporate leadership specialist Robyn Garrett joins CBS News to explain what's happening and how to make your application stand out.
Recent deepfakes raise new concerns about AI
A robocall impersonating President Biden and fake explicit images of Taylor Swift are the latest deepfakes raising questions about the threats of artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Tech companies are slashing thousands of jobs as they pivot toward AI
Technology companies are axing jobs as they pile deeper into artificial intelligence, with one expert calling it a "sobering signal."
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How a tiny invasive ant is forcing lions to change the way they hunt
A study highlights the potentially profound impacts of invasive species, which are spreading at an increasing rate.
Maps, data show how climate change could affect some major U.S. ports
New USGS data shows port cities like Boston and New York are exposed to coastal hazards, making communities potentially unlivable in the next decade.
Guns, coins found in wrecks of ships that vanished with 129 on board
In 1848, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror were lost in the frigid waters off the coast of Canada. None of the 129 men on board survived.
Japan says lunar lander achieved major goals despite battery woes
Japan's SLIM lunar lander tipped over on touchdown, but still captured imagery of the moon while demonstrating high-precision landing technology.
Storm system flooding southern U.S.
Heavy rain is soaking the south as a system makes its way east from Texas, putting 11 million people under flood watches. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has a look at the conditions from Houston.
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Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong caught after answering ad for a yoga instructor
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
Husband's 911 call key in reaching verdict in Alabama mom's murder
Jason Crawford was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to 99 years in prison. In an exclusive interview with "48 Hours," Crawford maintains he's innocent and that his wife shot herself, despite what a jury decided.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Plastic surgery helped murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong stay on the run
Kaitlin Armstrong, wanted for the murder of Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, avoided capture in Costa Rica when the U.S. Marshals first landed because she was in a clinic getting plastic surgery.
Alabama takes criticism for nitrogen gas execution
The state of Alabama was criticized by several groups, including the United Nations and the European Union, after it executed a death row inmate Thursday night using the controversial method of nitrogen hypoxia. Kenneth Smith's spiritual adviser said the nitrogen method amounted to torture, but Alabama officials disagree. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
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Virgin Galactic launches sixth commercial space tourism flight
Four paying customers and two pilots soared out of the discernible atmosphere in a sub-orbital up-and-down trip to space.
NASA's Mars helicopter finally ends marathon mission
Living long past its design lifetime, the Ingenuity helicopter was finally done in by rotor damage during a presumed off-kilter landing.
Japan says lunar lander achieved major goals despite battery woes
Japan's SLIM lunar lander tipped over on touchdown, but still captured imagery of the moon while demonstrating high-precision landing technology.
When and where to see the Wolf Moon, first full moon of 2024
January's first full moon, known as the Wolf Moon, will appear full for around three days, according to NASA.
Video shows asteroid burning up as it zooms through skies over Germany
The "fireball" — or shooting star — disintegrated while hurdling toward the ground about 30 miles west of Berlin early Sunday morning, experts said.
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Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Kassanndra Cantrell disappearance: Inside the investigation
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Recent deepfakes raise new concerns about AI
A robocall impersonating President Biden and fake explicit images of Taylor Swift are the latest deepfakes raising questions about the threats of artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Will Ravens or Lions reach Super Bowl?
The Baltimore Ravens will face the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend while the Detroit Lions will play against the San Francisco 49ers for the NFL conference championships. Which team will make it to the Super Bowl? Adam Vinatieri, a four-time Super Bowl champion, joins CBS News with his take on the final step before the biggest game of the season.
Trump says he will appeal defamation verdict
Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages in a defamation trial. The decision by a New York City jury comes less than a year after Carroll won $5 million in her sexual abuse and defamation trial against Trump. On social media, Trump said the legal system was being used as a political weapon, and attorney said they would appeal. CBS News' Errol Barnett has more.
Mysterious freezing deaths of Chiefs fans
Authorities are investigating the deaths of three Chiefs fans who went to watch a football game and never came home. All three men were found frozen to death outside a friend's house two days after watching the game there. Jordan Willis says he had no idea his friends were outside and authorities have said there are no obvious signs of foul play. CBS News' Michael George has more.
U.S. scientist stirs salty debate about British tea
The tradition of tea drinking runs deep in Britain, but trouble is brewing over the best brew thanks to one U.S. scientist. Ian Lee has the story.