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Elon Musk and Twitter: Is he in over his head?
The man behind cutting-edge companies Tesla and SpaceX recently bought Twitter for $44 billion. What followed has been a chaotic period for the social media platform (and its advertisers), as the modern-day "town square" has been shaken to its core.
Justice Department seeks independent probe of FTX's meltdown
DOJ officials want to investigate "allegations of fraud, dishonesty, incompetence, misconduct and mismanagement."
OPEC maintains oil targets amid uncertainty over Russian sanctions
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producers including Russia aren't changing their targets for shipping oil to the global economy.
Stock market mixed after strong hiring data fans inflation worries
Stronger-than-expected wage data raised expectations Fed hikes will be more aggressive to get inflation under control.
Infowars host Alex Jones files for personal bankruptcy
Jones said on his show Infowars that he is "officially out of money."
Real or artificial: Which Christmas tree is better?
Both real and artificial trees are rising in price. One has a lower carbon footprint.
Workers still want remote jobs — but these roles are drying up
Fewer companies are hiring people in remote jobs, even though workers still want the flexibility of work-from-home roles.
Millions of laundry, cleaning products recalled due to bacteria risk
Unilever-owned The Laundress knows of 11 reported infections; items are sold online and by retailers nationwide.
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Twitter stops enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Some health officials worry that lies about COVID-19 could spread more easily, while others say policy wasn't that effective.
Elon Musk says Twitter verification will re-launch next week
Previous plan to offer a blue check to anyone paying $8 a month was scrapped after a rash of impersonators.
NAACP, ADL call for Twitter ad boycott after Musk reinstates Trump
Social media site's billionaire owner has reneged on promise to form a "content moderation council," civil rights groups say.
Elon Musk says he'll never bring Alex Jones back on Twitter
Twitter's new owner said he has "no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain."
These Twitter accounts have been reinstated by Elon Musk
"We're back. Let that sink in," tweeted satirical right-wing outlet Babylon Bee after being suspended for eight months.
"#RIPTwitter": Memes fly as users wonder if Twitter will survive
Chaos reigns at the beleaguered social media company even as Elon Musk continues to crack jokes.
Musk gives Twitter workers ultimatum to decide job fate
Billionaire tells employees that success at the embattled social media platform will require them to be "extremely hardcore."
Elon Musk is publicly firing workers who argue with him
Musk said he wants "free speech" to flourish on Twitter. But when an employee disagreed with the CEO, he tweeted, "He's fired."
Amazon to lay off thousands of workers, reports say
As the U.S. economy slows, the online retailer plans to cut as many as 10,000 jobs and close unprofitable divisions.
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Blinken says U.S. still "actively engaged" with Russia over prisoner swap
Blinken said the U.S. is working "almost every day" on freeing WNBA star Brittney Griner and retired U.S. Marine Paul Whelan from Russian custody.
Supreme Court again confronts case pitting free speech against LGBTQ rights
The court is hearing oral arguments in the case from Lorie Smith five years after hearing the case brought by Jack Phillips, a Colorado baker who refused to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding.
Elon Musk and Twitter: Is he in over his head?
It's been a chaotic period for the social media platform (and its advertisers), as the modern-day "town square" has been shaken to its core.
Warnock, Walker make final pitches to Georgia voters in Senate runoff
More than 1.8 million voters have already cast their ballots in the high-stakes race.
Iran shutting down morality police after 2 months of protests, official says
Women-led protests have swept Iran since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died three days after her arrest by the morality police in Tehran.
Eric Holder "extremely concerned" about Supreme Court elections case
The court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case involving the "independent state legislature theory."
Raskin on Jan. 6 committee and Trump: "People are hungering for justice"
The January 6th Committee will soon release a sweeping report about the violent attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Will the report urge the Justice Department to prosecute the former president?
Experts say system designed to protect children can break up families
Critics say the policies of child welfare agencies, rather than acting for the benefit of children, in many cases harm families, by separating parent from child, and creating legal barriers for families to reunite.
Smithsonian exhibit explores how entertainment shaped America
"Entertainment Nation/Nación del espectáculo," a new exhibition at the National Museum of American History, features artifacts from 150 years of music, sports and moving images, from "Star Wars" and "The Wizard of Oz" to Prince.
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Abortion care startup touts the merits of telemedicine
Abortion pill provider reports big increase in online traffic — and high anxiety among patients — after Roe was struck down.
Abortion pill startup sells meds to women who aren't pregnant
Company says giving patients abortion pills before they're needed provides "peace of mind."
Community aids in Filipino food truck's pandemic rebound
Owner encourages customers to "give a high five" to local businesses raising prices. "It means a lot."
Small business faces big challenges: Inflation and 18-hour days
"Would you be comfortable paying $36 for a hamburger? That's kind of what it's worth," says restaurant owner Jenna Petersiel.
For small businesses, looming recession brings uncertainty
But Jessica Johnson-Cope, CEO of a family-owned security services company, remains optimistic even as the U.S. economy darkens.
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Dems propose raising taxes on high earners to preserve Medicare
Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer craft a scaled-back version of the economic package thwarted by Manchin last year.
A common retirement strategy can erode your savings: watchdog
Workers who move 401(k)s into IRAs can lose significant money to a choice they didn't have to make, new analysis shows.
How can you financially prepare for a recession?
"The quicker you move, the more agency you have in reducing the impact of a recession," one expert says.
Stock drop has erased $3 trillion in retirement savings this year
With Americans' nest eggs mostly held in 401(k)s and IRAs, the swoon could force many to delay their retirement.
Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year
Some lawmakers want to revise the retirement program to shore up its funding and boost benefits for its 69 million recipients.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Dec. 4, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Rep. Mike Turner joined Margaret Brennan.
Supreme Court again confronts case pitting free speech against LGBTQ rights
The court is hearing oral arguments in the case from Lorie Smith five years after hearing the case brought by Jack Phillips, a Colorado baker who refused to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding.
Transcript: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan that aired Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Eric Holder "extremely concerned" about Supreme Court elections case
The court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case involving the "independent state legislature theory."
Transcript: Eric Holder on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Attorney General Eric Holder that aired Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Elon Musk and Twitter: Is he in over his head?
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OPEC maintains oil targets amid uncertainty over Russian sanctions
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producers including Russia aren't changing their targets for shipping oil to the global economy.
Infowars host Alex Jones files for personal bankruptcy
Jones said on his show Infowars that he is "officially out of money."
Real or artificial: Which Christmas tree is better?
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Horrible boss? Here's how to deal.
First, identify the type of bad boss you have. Then, figure out if you can mitigate their impact — or if it's time to quit.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Dec. 4, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Rep. Mike Turner joined Margaret Brennan.
Supreme Court again confronts case pitting free speech against LGBTQ rights
The court is hearing oral arguments in the case from Lorie Smith five years after hearing the case brought by Jack Phillips, a Colorado baker who refused to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding.
Eric Holder "extremely concerned" about Supreme Court elections case
The court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case involving the "independent state legislature theory."
Transcript: Rep. Pete Aguilar on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California that aired Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Eric Holder on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Attorney General Eric Holder that aired Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Man charged with threatening Boston doctor caring for transgender children
Prosecutors say the suspect called and threatened the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center after misinformation spread online about procedures at Boston Children's Hospital.
U.K. officials issue warning after 6 children die of Strep A infections
Health officials have seen higher numbers of cases caused by Group A streptococci, bacteria that can cause respiratory and skin infections including strep throat, impetigo and scarlet fever.
Children's clothes recalled over lead poisoning risk
Some children's clothing featuring Disney and Star Wars characters have been recalled over a risk of lead poisoning. The clothes were sold at T.J. Maxx, Amazon and other retailers.
Middle school students treated for suspected overdoses
Panicked parents and first responders rushed to Van Nuys Middle School in Los Angeles, where 10 students were treated for suspected drug overdoses on Thursday. Danya Bacchus reports.
NYC hiring rat czar for $170,000: "Swashbuckling" required
The city's new director of rodent mitigation should be "highly motivated and somewhat bloodthirsty," job listing says.
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Blinken says U.S. still "actively engaged" with Russia over prisoner swap
Blinken said the U.S. is working "almost every day" on freeing WNBA star Brittney Griner and retired U.S. Marine Paul Whelan from Russian custody.
Full transcript: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on "Face the Nation"
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Iran shutting down morality police after 2 months of protests, official says
Women-led protests have swept Iran since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died three days after her arrest by the morality police in Tehran.
OPEC maintains oil targets amid uncertainty over Russian sanctions
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producers including Russia aren't changing their targets for shipping oil to the global economy.
China reports 2 new COVID deaths as some restrictions eased
China has reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions following increasingly vocal public frustrations.
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Brendan Fraser on his comeback performance in "The Whale"
The actor was a leading man in blockbusters in the 1990s and early 2000s, until he put the brakes on his Hollywood career. Now, Brendan Fraser is back with an acclaimed, soulful performance as a morbidly obese man in Darren Aronofsky's drama.
Brendan Fraser returns in "The Whale"
The actor was a leading man in blockbusters in the 1990s and early 2000s, until he put the brakes on his Hollywood career. Now, Brendan Fraser is back with an acclaimed, soulful performance as a morbidly obese man in "The Whale." He talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about how he identified with his character.
David Bird's whimsical Becorn sculptures
The artist and toy designer was inspired to create fanciful, tiny sculptures out of acorns, sticks, ferns and feathers – art he has dubbed "Becorns" – which are attracting curious birds and wildlife (and plenty of humans, too).
Becorns: Whimsical creations sculpted from Nature
Rhode Island artist and toy designer David Bird was inspired to create fanciful, tiny sculptures out of acorns, sticks, ferns and feathers – art he has dubbed "Becorns" – which are attracting curious birds and wildlife (and plenty of humans, too). Correspondent Faith Salie reports.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including singer-songwriter-keyboardist Christine McVie of the band Fleetwood Mac.
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Elon Musk and Twitter: Is he in over his head?
The man behind cutting-edge companies Tesla and SpaceX recently bought Twitter for $44 billion. What followed has been a chaotic period for the social media platform (and its advertisers), as the modern-day "town square" has been shaken to its core.
Is Elon Musk in over his head?
Elon Musk, the man behind cutting-edge companies Tesla and SpaceX, recently bought Twitter for $44 billion. What followed has been a chaotic period for the social media platform, during which Musk has invited back some users who had previously been banned or otherwise restricted; fired employees en masse; and rolled back content moderation. To what end? Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with tech journalist Kara Swisher and cybersecurity expert Alex Stamos about Musk's impact on the company so far.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Air Force unveils B-21 Raider, new stealth bomber
After years of development, the Pentagon Friday unveiled America’s newest nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, in Palmdale, California.
Teen hacking group to be investigated by Cyber Safety Review Board
The group targeted Uber, Microsoft, Okta and Samsung for extortion, in some cases, DHS Secretary Mayorkas said, "with relatively unsophisticated techniques."
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Mauna Loa volcano lava flow slows as it nears key Hawaii highway
It is oozing at a speed of less than 50 yards per hour, meaning it takes about two hours to move the length of a football field.
Sole U.S. finalist for Earthshot Prize turns carbon pollution into products
"It's real. It's not science fiction," said the Chicago-based company's CEO.
Pollutant to product
A U.S. company has found a way to collect carbon emissions and recycle them to be used in everything from plastic to clothing fabric, and it's earned them a royal spotlight. Ben Tracy has more.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft is sending back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.3-million-mile journey around the moon.
Where Mauna Loa's lava is coming from
Some scientists think the magma could come from as far as 1,800 miles beneath Earth's surface.
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Mass North Carolina power outage investigated as possible crime
Officials estimate that the blackout left at least 40,000 people in the state's Moore County without electricity, which has yet to be restored.
Son's coach ID'd as Florida mom's killer decades after her murder
Joseph Mills, a coach and role model to the victim's youngest son, was sentenced to life in prison without parole 41 years after the rape and murder of Linda Slaten in her Lakeland home.
Suspect wanted in stabbing deaths of Massachusetts couple captured in Florida
The elderly couple were found "bludgeoned and stabbed" in their home earlier this week, authorities said.
Man charged with threatening Boston doctor caring for transgender children
Prosecutors say the suspect called and threatened the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center after misinformation spread online about procedures at Boston Children's Hospital.
Oklahoma man allegedly told woman he killed 4 men, "cut them up"
Joseph Kennedy told a woman that he killed and dismembered the four men because they were stealing from him, according to an affidavit filed by prosecutors.
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Spacewalkers continue solar power upgrade on space station
Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio float outside the space station to install the third of six new roll-out solar blankets.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft is sending back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.3-million-mile journey around the moon.
China sends astronauts to its space station
China has sent three astronauts to its recently built Tiangong space station, marking a major step for China's independent space program. Plus, NASA is celebrating the successes of its Artemis 1 mission. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood discussed the latest.
China launches new crew to Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou 15 crew will take over from three fellow space station fliers as China establishes a permanent presence in low-Earth orbit.
NASA breaks record on moon mission
NASA's Orion capsule has reached the farthest distance from Earth of any spacecraft intended to carry humans, and it sent back incredible new pictures of the surface of the moon. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports on the latest on the Artemis I lunar mission.
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Linda Slaten's sons: "We wanna know who killed our mom"
After Linda Slaten was murdered in 1981, her sons Jeff and Tim spent almost 40 years hoping their mother's case would get solved. Take a look inside the investigation.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
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Photos: White House Christmas decorations celebrate "We the People"
First lady Jill Biden unveiled a winter wonderland of decorations inspired by the theme, "We the People."
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Face The Nation: Aguilar, Holder, Moynihan
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on leadership in the House of Representatives, Supreme Court cases on state government election procedures and recession predictions for 2023.
Warnock, Walker make final pitch before Georgia runoff
CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta on what's at stake in Tuesday's runoff election for the Senate in Georgia.
Bank of America CEO sees mild recession in 2023
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says he expects a "shallow recession" over the next year.
Holder "extremely concerned" by Supreme Court elections case
Former Attorney General Eric Holder expressed concern about an upcoming Supreme Court case over a theory that state legislatures are solely responsible for governing election procedures.
Aguilar: McCarthy catering to "MAGA extremists"
Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar said House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is "practically auctioning off real estate in the Capitol in order to secure the votes" to become speaker of the House.