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Apple's new iPhone 16 unveiled at "Glowtime" event
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the iPhone 16 is designed specifically to make use of AI, "raising the bar" on what the device can do.
Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital for emergency heart surgery
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Norfolk Southern investigates possible misconduct by CEO
Railroad company's board of directors has hired a law firm to independently probe allegations involving Alan Shaw.
Reality check: What's up with the economy?
The economy is the No. 1 issue for voters, and polls say most Americans are pessimistic. But according to many indicators, the economy is actually doing quite well.
Discount retailer Big Lots declares bankruptcy, citing inflation
Big Lots files for Chapter 11 protection after years of declining sales and hundreds of store closures.
J. Crew revives its iconic catalog 7 years after turning the page
The first issue, launching this month, features an interview with actress Demi Moore, channeling the look of an editorial publication.
U.S. regulators open probe into reports of Jeep SUVs, pickups catching fire
The probe covers more than 781,000 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles from the 2021 through 2023 model years.
A quarter of U.S. homeowners unprepared for costs of extreme weather
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Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Tesla sales drop as competition in electric vehicle market heats up
Tesla accounted for 80% of electric vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2020, but that figure fell to 55% last year.
Virtual valentine: People are turning to AI in search of romance
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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
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Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
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OpenAI says Sam Altman returning as CEO days after board sacked him
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Elon Musk says X will donate ad, subscription revenue tied to Gaza war
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Trump and Harris' first presidential debate is on tap. Here's what to know.
Tonight's ABC News-hosted debate will be the first time Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off on the issues.
Kentucky highway shooting suspect vowed to "kill a lot of people," warrant says
Joseph Couch, the man suspected of opening fire on a Kentucky highway, wounding five people, sent a text message vowing to "kill a lot of people," authorities said in an arrest warrant.
SpaceX launches billionaire on mission slated to have first private spacewalk
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James Earl Jones, Tony-winning actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at age 93
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JD Vance repeats baseless claim about Haitian migrants and cats
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CBS News poll: Democrats lead in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin Senate races
Democrats are leading in Senate races in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, but there are still enough undecided voters for all three races to tighten.
Dozens killed in Israeli strike on humanitarian area, Gaza officials say
An Israeli strike on an area in Gaza that is home to displaced Palestinians has killed at least 40 people and wounded 60 others, Palestinian authorities said.
Tropical Storm Francine forms, expected to become hurricane
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Deshaun Watson accused of sexual assault by another woman
Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault in a new civil lawsuit brought by a woman who says the Cleveland Browns quarterback forced himself on her four years ago, while he was with Houston.
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Service members killed in Afghanistan to be honored in congressional ceremony
Three years after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul in 2021 will be honored at the Capitol posthumously.
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Kentucky highway shooting suspect vowed to "kill a lot of people," warrant says
Joseph Couch, the man suspected of opening fire on a Kentucky highway, wounding five people, sent a text message vowing to "kill a lot of people," authorities said in an arrest warrant.
Nebraska, Missouri abortion rights ballot measures face legal challenges
Abortion rights ballot measures in Nebraska and Missouri are facing legal challenges ahead of looming ballot certification deadlines.
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Here's how much your Social Security benefits could fall without a fix
Social Security's trust fund could run out of money as soon as 2033, resulting in a $16,500 annual benefits cut, experts warn.
Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital for emergency heart surgery
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Apple's new iPhone 16 unveiled at "Glowtime" event
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Norfolk Southern investigates possible misconduct by CEO
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Discount retailer Big Lots declares bankruptcy, citing inflation
Big Lots files for Chapter 11 protection after years of declining sales and hundreds of store closures.
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Three years after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul in 2021 will be honored at the Capitol posthumously.
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Nebraska, Missouri abortion rights ballot measures face legal challenges
Abortion rights ballot measures in Nebraska and Missouri are facing legal challenges ahead of looming ballot certification deadlines.
JD Vance repeats baseless claim about Haitian migrants and cats
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Harris leads Trump on "excitement factor" in 3 battleground states
Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in the "excitement factor" in three battleground states heading into Tuesday's debate.
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Despite years of national strategies to address the suicide crisis in the U.S., rates continue to rise.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
Mammogram patients will soon be told about their breast density. Here's what to know.
The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms begins this week.
Polio vaccination effort continues in Gaza
The United Nations' polio vaccination campaign continued this weekend in Gaza, even as Israel continued striking other parts of the strip. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
State trooper donates kidney, liver to strangers
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Dozens killed in Israeli strike on humanitarian area, Gaza officials say
An Israeli strike on an area in Gaza that is home to displaced Palestinians has killed at least 40 people and wounded 60 others, Palestinian authorities said.
Princess Kate says chemotherapy over, but "path to healing" continues
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Russian "spy whale" was not shot to death, police say
The beluga whale, which was first spotted in 2019 not far from Russian waters with a harness reading "Equipment St. Petersburg," was found dead on Aug. 31.
Typhoon sweeps away vehicles and a bridge, killing dozens in Vietnam
Officials in Vietnam have blamed at least 59 deaths on Typhoon Yagi, which has also crippled business in the country's industrial heartland.
Golden eagle attacks toddler, 3 others: "It kept coming back"
The youong bird "likely had a behavioral disorder" that prompted the attacks, an eagle expert said.
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Deshaun Watson accused of sexual assault by another woman
Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault in a new civil lawsuit brought by a woman who says the Cleveland Browns quarterback forced himself on her four years ago, while he was with Houston.
Actor James Earl Jones dies at 93
Actor James Earl Jones, whose unmistakable voice would become internationally recognized as that of Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise, has died at 93. Vladimir Duthiers looks back on his life and career.
James Earl Jones, Tony-winning actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at age 93
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Beyoncé shut out of Country Music Award nominations
Beyoncé's name was noticeably absent from the list of 2024 Country Music Award nominations released Monday morning.
Princess Kate says chemotherapy over, but "path to healing" continues
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
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How the new iPhone 16 makes use of AI
In a product launch Monday, Apple unveiled a slate of new gadgets that feature artificial intelligence. The announcement included details about the new iPhone 16, which is expected to hit U.S. stores in October. CBS News' Danya Bacchus has the details.
Google's 2nd antitrust trial underway
For the second time in less than a year, Google is going to trial over alleged monopolistic practices. This time, it's over advertisements online. Nico Grant, technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins CBS News to examine the case.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Apple's new iPhone 16 unveiled at "Glowtime" event
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the iPhone 16 is designed specifically to make use of AI, "raising the bar" on what the device can do.
Will Apple's iPhone 16 be worth it?
Apple is teasing new AI tools with their anticipated iPhone 16 release, but do users really care about AI features? CNET editor-at-large Bridget Carey joined CBS News to break down the upcoming model and what users want out of an upgraded phone.
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California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
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State of emergency over California Line Fire
Firefighters are battling triple-digit temperatures as they fight Southern California's Line Fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency with thousands evacuating ahead of the blaze. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
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Kentucky highway shooting suspect vowed to "kill a lot of people," warrant says
Joseph Couch, the man suspected of opening fire on a Kentucky highway, wounding five people, sent a text message vowing to "kill a lot of people," authorities said in an arrest warrant.
Georgia school shooting: New suspect details
On Monday, police released new information regarding the suspect in last week's school shooting in Winder, Georgia, and his father, Colin Gray. CBS News' Mark Strassman has more.
Possible warning signs before Georgia shooting
Newly-released police video from 2023 shows the now 14-year-old accused gunman in the Apalachee High School shooting and his father telling officers they were not a threat. Mark Strassman has more on the warning signs that may have been missed.
Kentucky shooting suspect still on the loose
Schools in several Kentucky counties were closed Monday as the FBI and the U.S. Marshal Service joined the manhunt for a gunman suspected of opening fire along Interstate 75 over the weekend, wounding five people. The arrest warrant for the suspect, 32-year-old Joseph Couch, alleges he vowed to "kill a lot of people" in a text message minutes before he shot and wounded five people on Saturday night.
Shooting suspect's apparent text to mom
The alleged Georgia high school shooting suspect may have reached out to his mother through text on the day of the shooting where four died and nine were wounded, according to the suspect's maternal grandfather. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has the latest.
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Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
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The mission features the first non-government spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX crew trainer Sarah Gillis.
Boeing Starliner departs ISS without crew
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday just after 6 p.m., starting a journey back to Earth without any crew on board. The ship is expected to drop out of orbit and plunge to a landing at White Sands, New Mexico, just after midnight Eastern Time.
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The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.
Starliner returning to Earth with no crew
NASA has decided to fly Boeing's Starliner spacecraft back from the International Space Station without astronauts due to safety concerns. The spacecraft is expected to land in New Mexico just after midnight, weather permitting, marking another setback in the troubled multi-billion-dollar program.
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In a product launch Monday, Apple unveiled a slate of new gadgets that feature artificial intelligence. The announcement included details about the new iPhone 16, which is expected to hit U.S. stores in October. CBS News' Danya Bacchus has the details.
Google's 2nd antitrust trial underway
For the second time in less than a year, Google is going to trial over alleged monopolistic practices. This time, it's over advertisements online. Nico Grant, technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins CBS News to examine the case.
Princess Kate to resume limited public duties
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Harris, Trump virtually tied in battlegrounds
The latest CBS News polling released over the weekend shows Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remain in a virtual tie in the battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania ahead of Tuesday's debate. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins to dig through the numbers.
House GOP pushes to ban noncitizen voting
Federal law makes it illegal for noncitizens to vote in statewide or national elections. Nevertheless, House Republicans are pushing legislation to make noncitizen voting illegal. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to set the record straight.