TikTok CEO faces intense questioning from House panel amid calls for ban
CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
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CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
Friedman is a TikTok star at age 85, thanks to her 17-year-old grandson.
Tova Friedman is a TikTok star at age 85, thanks to her 17-year-old grandson.
CEO Shou Zi Chew plans to tell a House panel that TikTok's parent company "is not an agent of China or any other country."
CEO Shou Zi Chew will speak to a House Committee on Thursday, Jan Carabeo reports.
"If protecting national security is the objective, divestment doesn't solve the problem," a TikTok spokesperson told CBS News in a statement.
The break from TikTok comes after Ms. Rachel and her co-star, Jules, who uses they/them pronouns, started receiving backlash online last month.
Congress banned the popular app from federal government devices in December.
A bill passed last year requiring federal agencies to ditch the social media app.
National consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi reports.
The Supreme Court is for the first time considering the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties.
Authorities say videos on the social media platform may have led to multiple car accidents and eight fatalities.
Pennsylvania could be the next state to ban TikTok from state-owned devices and networks, if a proposal by state Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) becomes law.
Gov. Phil Murphy says his administration is barring "high risk" social media apps like TikTok on state devices. It comes after a third of U.S. states and the House have moved to ban the platform.
Montgomery County Police say people are doing show-and-tell videos on how to steal certain cars with the help of common household items.
Madeleine Wright reports.
Madeleine Wright reports.
TikTok recommends self-harm and eating disorder content to some users within minutes of joining the platform, according to a new report published by the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
In each video, Graziano would sit Noodle upright to see if the dog could stand on his own. If he stood up by himself, it was a "bones day" -- which quickly became internet code for a day to get out of bed and make the most of your day.
It's the busiest time of the year for the McHugh School of Irish Dance as they prepare for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
The Miss Black America Pageant celebrated its 58th anniversary, and to celebrate, you have to go back to its storied beginning.
As the Trump administration says it's winning the war with Iran, Tehran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and Dubai airport, and warns banks are next.
Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Boscola says she plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily pause Pennsylvania's gas and diesel taxes amid rising fuel costs.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Wednesday in the Philadelphia region due to a line of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms.
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
It's the busiest time of the year for the McHugh School of Irish Dance as they prepare for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Wednesday in the Philadelphia region due to a line of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms.
The Miss Black America Pageant celebrated its 58th anniversary, and to celebrate, you have to go back to its storied beginning.
As the Trump administration says it's winning the war with Iran, Tehran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and Dubai airport, and warns banks are next.
It's the busiest time of the year for the McHugh School of Irish Dance as they prepare for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
The Miss Black America Pageant celebrated its 58th anniversary, and to celebrate, you have to go back to its storied beginning.
The city of Philadelphia is preparing to celebrate its rich Irish heritage at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade this weekend.
Pre-sale tickets are now available to see Jilly from Philly as she prepares to embark on her world tour.
The furture is now just a click away as Uber Eats launches its autonomous delivery robot program in Philadelphia.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
The Eagles made two moves at tight end Tuesday by agreeing to terms with Johnny Mundt and bringing back Grant Calcaterra, according to multiple reports.
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will be sidelined for at least three weeks because of a tendon injury in the small finger of his right hand.
The Eagles and former Seahawks Pro Bowl cornerback Riq Woolen reached an agreement Tuesday on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Officials said the barge fire on the Delaware Bay was brought under control early Wednesday morning. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
A line of storms accompanying a cold front will pass through the Philadelphia area on Wednesday evening, bringing high winds, hail, downpours, thunder and a chance of an isolated tornado. We've issued a NEXT Weather Alert for these storms, and Meteorologist Kate Bilo is breaking down the timing and impacts you can expect for your commute home and afterward.
Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor will be laid to rest next week after he was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop. Meanwhile, a memorial is on display outside the Embreeville, Pennsylvania, barracks where he worked. Brandon Goldner reports.
Exciting news from the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey: it will reopen on Thursday, March 12 as The Westmont. The business is on Cuthbert Boulevard near Haddon Township High School.
Israel launched new airstrikes in Beirut, Lebanon on Wednesday, saying the strikes were targeting Hezbollah strongholds in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.