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From what I hear, the rate that pink slips are being passed out is falling, but it's still pretty nasty out there. If you've been caught in the Economic End Times, I've got six tips for dealing with your imminent layoff and the hunt for the next job. Don't be shy -- tell your social networ...
Ending months -- or is it years? -- of speculation, Microsoft announced yesterday that Windows 7 will be generally available on October 22. That means it will likely "release to manufacturing" (or RTM, in software-speak) in late July or early August so that computer makers have time to start in...
Oh, sweet merciful Jeebus, I want this thing. Now. The NeatDesk is a sheetfed scanner that has individual slots for documents, receipts, and business cards, and software to automatically OCR and e-file them all. See if watching this promo video doesn't make your wallet leap straight out of your pock...
Building PowerPoint-style presentations in your browser is nothing new, but that hasn't stopped Adobe from throwing its hat into the ring: Acrobat Presentations lets you create and collaborate on slideshows. And unlike most Adobe products, this one's free (for now, anyway). Though currently i...
Surely by now you've heard about Wolfram Alpha, a revolutionary search engine that doesn't just aggregate Web sites which appear to keyword match your input, but instead uses expert systems to actually answer the question you ask. The real question -- and one Wolfram Alpha couldn't answer (I tried a...
Getting a group of co-workers together can be like herding cats. Well, put your kitty lasso away, because MeetingMade makes meeting scheduling easy. The premise of MeetingMade is simple: Just specify some attendees and some dates and times that work best for your meeting. Then each attendee g...
Microsoft took the wraps off the Bing search engine, heir apparent to the unfortunately named Live Search, a few days early. Quick verdict: better, but far from a Google-killer. Before I explain that, you might want to watch Microsoft's promo video, which dubs Bing a "decision engine" that helps ...
At the risk of excessive horn-tooting: Wow, did we post some killer stuff last week. Like what, you ask? Well, like this: Edit Your Google Docs Offline in Microsoft Office with OffiSync Fight Conficker, Other Security Threats with OpenDNS Nail Your Response to an Online Job Ad Verizon MiFi...
Given the number of times I've told you about tools and tricks to avoid sending a message without its attachment, you might think me somewhat obsessive. But I've finally found the Holy Grail of attachment detectors for Outlook: Forgotten Attachment Detector is the ultimate tool for preventing embarr...
Despite tons of stiff competition, TechSmith's Snagit is perhaps the best screen capture tool available. And you can get a copy for free through the end of day Friday, June 5 -- with a caveat. Screen capture tools are a dime a dozen. Indeed, Windows Vista even comes with Snipping Tool, an awe...
We've done social networking. We've done cell-phone bans. We've done instant-messaging and PC power conservation. In fact, we've covered a whole host of topics in our mega-popular, smash-hit, even-our-Moms-like-it Guy Vs. Guy debates. And now we want to hear from you: What should we do next? We'v...
The jury's in: Twitter has bona fide business value. Of course, as heavy users quickly discover, it's not always the easiest service to manage. Enter Splitweet, which helps you manage multiple Twitter accounts and monitor your brand. Specifically, the free service lets you tweet to one or mor...
If you're like me, you are routinely frustrated by the sharp line that separates your near-obsessive Star Trek role playing from your professional life at work. Well, no more: Sophos has released a real anti-virus app that just happens to be in Klingon. Don't believe me? Check out the video. ...
Sure, any number of services can sync your files to "the cloud," but most of them revolve around uploading and downloading. ZumoDrive stores your files online but makes them accessible in real-time, effectively giving you Web storage that behaves as if it's local storage. That's a potentially kil...
If you've been tinkering with Windows 7, you've probably discovered Jump Lists: context-sensitive pop-up lists that provide quick access to recent documents/Web sites or frequently used tasks. It's a terrific feature that quickly becomes indispensable once you start using it. Alas, while there's ...
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials say.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Joseph Duggar's arrest comes almost five years after his older brother Josh Duggar was convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images.
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Honolulu officials said the Wahiawa dam is failing or expected to fail soon and residents nearby should evacuate.
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday condemned the deaths of three Mexican nationals in ICE custody this year.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Action star Chuck Norris has died at age 86, his family announced Friday. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul's booking photo for an apparent incident in 2023 has emerged. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner joins with more details.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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.
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Another attempt to end the partial government shutdown failed on Friday after 35 days at a standstill. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
President Trump said he is considering "winding down" the military efforts against Iran. However, multiple sources tell CBS News that Pentagon officials are preparing for the possibility of sending U.S. ground forces into Iran. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang.
Lawmakers and community leaders are responding to the sexual assault allegations against the late civil rights and labor icon Cesar Chavez. Many events honoring Chavez have been canceled, and California intends to rename his eponymous holiday to "Farmworkers Day." Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández of New Mexico joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Earlier this week, CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with former hostages held by Iran. Brennan joins "The Takeout" with a preview of the conversation.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said border czar Tom Homan will be back on Capitol Hill on Friday night to continue talks with Democrats about funding the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.