Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
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Time is running out for U.S. lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.
UAW widening strike against GM and Stellantis
United Auto Workers chief Shawn Fain said the strike would expand to 38 GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers, but highlighted progress with Ford.
Amazon to run ads with Prime Video shows — unless you pay more
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
Consumer groups says Mastercard is selling cardholders' data without consent
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Apple workers go on strike in France right as the iPhone 15 hits stores
Some 2,100 workers from Apple stores across France joined picket lines, vying for sidewalk space with customers eager to get the new iPhone 15.
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Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
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Millions of older workers are nearing retirement with nothing saved
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Inflation is ruining Americans' efforts to save for retirement
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Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
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Rack up charges playing Fortnite? You may be able to claim a refund.
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Apple's latest smartphone looks much like its predecessors, but has some useful new features the others don't.
France bans iPhone 12 sales over high radiation-emission levels
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TikTok officially debuts TikTok Shop to U.S. consumers
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
London police considers army backup as armed officers hand in gun licenses
Dozens of London police officers refuse to go out on armed patrols as a colleague faces a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed Black man.
Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro dies months after capture
When Matteo Messina Denaro died, "he took with him his secrets" about Cosa Nostra, state radio said.
New Jersey's Menendez to hold news conference days after indictment
Powerful Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted on Friday on federal bribery charges.
Ex-NHL player Nicolas Kerdiles killed in motorcycle crash at age 29
Nicolas Kerdiles drove his motorcycle through a stop sign and hit the driver's side of an SUV, Nashville police said.
Sophia Loren recovering from surgery after a fall at her Geneva home
Just days after her 89th birthday, Sophia Loren suffered fractures requiring hip surgery in a fall at her home in Geneva.
Lego drops prototype recycled blocks in blow to sustainability drive
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise − how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus, known as flesh-eating bacteria, can cause necrotizing fasciitis — and typically kills 1 in 5 Americans who get an infection.
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The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
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Taylor Swift roots for Travis Kelece at Kansas City Chiefs game
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce later walked out of Arrowhead Stadium together, further fueling to the speculation that they are dating.
Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise — how to protect yourself
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YouTube CEO says tough decisions can be "tradeoff between two bad choices"
Neal Mohan, the CEO of YouTube, stepped into the role earlier this year.
9/11 illnesses have killed same number of NYC firefighters as day of attacks
Two more FDNY members have died from diseases caused by working in rescue and recovery at the World Trade Center after 9/11, fire officials said.
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Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Lego drops prototype recycled blocks in blow to sustainability drive
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
Tiny town of Dinosaur, Colorado, could be state's cannabis capital
A small town close to the Colorado-Utah state line strikes it rich with marijuana sales.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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New Jersey's Menendez to hold news conference days after indictment
Powerful Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted on Friday on federal bribery charges.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Sept. 24, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former national security adviser Robert O'Brien that aired Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 24, 2023.
Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 24, 2023.
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CDC recommends Pfizer's RSV vaccine during pregnancy
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
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Are you getting enough vitamin D? Here's what to know.
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London police considers army backup as armed officers hand in gun licenses
Dozens of London police officers refuse to go out on armed patrols as a colleague faces a murder charge in the shooting of an unarmed Black man.
Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro dies months after capture
When Matteo Messina Denaro died, "he took with him his secrets" about Cosa Nostra, state radio said.
Lego drops prototype recycled blocks in blow to sustainability drive
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
Sophia Loren recovering from surgery after a fall at her Geneva home
Just days after her 89th birthday, Sophia Loren suffered fractures requiring hip surgery in a fall at her home in Geneva.
Canada House speaker apologizes for honoring man who fought for Nazis
Speaker Anthony Rota introduced Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for a Nazi military unit in World War II, and lawmakers applauded the 98-year-old.
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Usher says Super Bowl performance is "going to be a celebration"
Super Bowl LVIII will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Usher to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
Grammy winner Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11.
Sophia Loren recovering from surgery after a fall at her Geneva home
Just days after her 89th birthday, Sophia Loren suffered fractures requiring hip surgery in a fall at her home in Geneva.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Usher to perform at Super Bowl halftime show
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, the NFL announced Sunday.
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Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
YouTube CEO defends decision to demonetize Russell Brand's channel
YouTube suspended Russell Brand's ability to earn money from his online videos earlier this week after multiple women accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse — allegations he denies.
Amazon to run ads with Prime Video shows — unless you pay more
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
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Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
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Man imprisoned 22 years "cried like a baby" after murder charges dropped
Joey Watkins was 20 years old when he was convicted and sentenced to serve life plus five years in prison for the 2000 slaying of Isaac Dawkins.
Kidnapped teen rescued from California motel room after 4 days
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Toddler and 2 adults shot dead in Florida, authorities say
A 3-year-old child and two adults are dead after being shot at a Jacksonville apartment complex, officials said. Another adult was hurt.
Settled suits over police misconduct cost taxpayers
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Feds open investigation into claims Baton Rouge police tortured detainees
Lawsuits allege that the Baton Rouge Police Department's now shuttered Street Crimes Unit abused drug suspects in a narcotics processing facility known as the "Brave Cave."
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NASA successfully retrieves asteroid material
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
NASA mission to asteroid returning to Earth
A small saucer-shape capsule carrying a half-pound of rocks and dust collected from an asteroid called Bennu is expected to slam into Earth's atmosphere at a blistering 27,650 mph on Sunday and then parachute down to the ground. NASA senior scientist Amy Simon joined CBS News to discuss the purpose and logistics of the mission.
NASA says asteroid samples will land on Earth Sunday after fiery descent
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NASA image shows "unprecedented detail" of moon's south pole region
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
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Usher to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
Grammy winner Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11.
WGA, studios reach tentative deal
Nearly five months after the start of the WGA strike, Hollywood writers and studios have reached a tentative deal on a new labor contract. Terms of the deal, which were not immediately made public, must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.
Government shutdown less than a week away
Tensions are mounting in Washington as the October 1 deadline to avoid a government shutdown quickly approaches. Over the weekend, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met with Republicans to try to shore up support for a conservative spending plan and to keep the government funded. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Eye Opener: WGA reaches tentative deal
The WGA has reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Also, a government shutdown creeps closer as negotiations fail on Capitol Hill. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
"Dork Diaries" authors on new book
The bestselling "Dork Diaries" are back with a European adventure. Author Rachel Renee Russell and her daughter Nikki Russell, who co-writes and illustrates the books, join us to talk about "Dork Diaries 15: Tales From A Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure" and the real-life inspirations for the popular series.