Man convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was robbing him
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
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William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
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The Justice Department is suing Uber, accusing it of allegedly discriminating against passengers with disabilities. The rideshare company denies the claims. Ryan Honick, who is named in the lawsuit, joins CBS News to discuss his experience.
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Federal law enforcement officials say they have taken down a coordinated scam ring that targeted grandparents. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex has the details.
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He's the son of an immigrant family who fled Tehran and the Iranian revolution. He's also the chief executive officer of Uber. He talks about the road to high-tech success, and about unsettling times for a nation of immigrants.
He's the son of an immigrant family who fled Tehran and the Iranian revolution. He's also the chief executive officer of Uber, who has worked to change the culture of the company he took over in 2017, helping make it a leading transportation platform. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about the road to high-tech success, and about unsettling times for a nation of immigrants.
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Tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, Uber, and WeWork have all faced criticism for their workplace culture. Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz argues that many companies miss the mark when developing their culture. Horowitz joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture."
Troubling new details about how Uber responded to a massive hack attack raise questions about the way it handled sensitive customer information. In an exclusive interview, the U.S. attorney who investigated the 2016 hack detailed how Uber handled the theft of millions of users' data – and the very different response from fellow tech giant LinkedIn. It comes as two hackers pleaded guilty Wednesday. Kris Van Cleave reports.
A new Uber service will operate shuttles in select cities along set routes, offering pickups every 20 minutes.
Uber has released its annual lost and found index, listing some of the most commonly left behind items and the "most unique" ones.
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Australia's Macquarie Dictionary picks "ens***tification" as its word of 2024, tapping into a sense that digital services are getting worse as companies prioritize profits.
Uber says it will appeal a $324 million fine imposed by the Dutch Data Protection Authority over the company's handling of drivers' personal information.
Lawmakers on Saturday night came to a last minute deal to keep the rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, in the state.
With just 45 days to go until Uber and Lyft plan to leave Minnesota, other rideshare companies are already rolling in with intentions of picking up the slack.
Both the alleged shooter and the Uber driver appeared to have been targets of scam phone calls, the Clark County Sheriff's Office said.
An 81-year-old man is charged with murder after thinking the victim was connected to a scam. William Brock received a threatening call last month from someone demanding money. The scammers also called Loletha Hall, an Uber driver, to pick up a package from Brock’s home. Brock confronted Hall with a gun, believing she was connected to the threats. He is now charged with her murder. Warning: The video in this story is disturbing.
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Uber and Lyft let travelers reserve trips in advance but the service comes with extra costs some people aren't aware of. Lyft says riders can lock in the price and avoid surges. Uber assures users can see the fare calculation breakdown, including the reservation fee, before booking and says the process is beneficial to drivers. Clint Henderson, managing editor for The Points Guy, joined CBS News to talk about his views of the impact on riders.
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President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon would be canceling troops' attendance at some of the nation's top universities.
Stocks fell in afternoon trading after a report showed higher-than-expected inflation and as Wall Street continues to fret over AI-related disruption.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon would be canceling troops' attendance at some of the nation's top universities.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
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"If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.
Stocks fell Friday after a report showed higher-than-expected inflation and as Wall Street continues to fret over AI-related disruption.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon would be canceling troops' attendance at some of the nation's top universities.
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran have made "substantial progress" toward a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi told CBS News on Friday.
The designation enables the U.S. to punish Iran for detaining Americans for political leverage
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran have made "substantial progress" toward a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi told CBS News on Friday.
The designation enables the U.S. to punish Iran for detaining Americans for political leverage
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President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
One official calls a newborn boy "a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples."
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President Trump ordered the federal government to cut ties with tech start-up Anthropic. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also said he will designate Anthropic a supply-chain risk to national security. Brendan Bordelon, AI and tech influence reporter for Politico, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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President Trump on Friday ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's artificial intelligence technology. The company was in a dispute with the Pentagon over the military's use of its AI. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, joins to discuss.
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On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
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Neil Sedaka, the singer and songwriter behind such hits as "Breaking Up is Hard to Do," "Calendar Girl," and "Love Will Keep Us Together," died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at age 86. In this 2020 "Sunday Morning" story, David Pogue talked with Sedaka – as well as Valerie Simpson (of Ashford & Simpson), author John Seabrook, and producer Oak Felder – about the elements that go into writing a hit song.
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