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Report: Amazon ramps up worker surveillance

Amazon has faced criticism from its workforce over allegedly unsafe conditions in fulfillment centers and the treatment of employees. Vice News recently reported the company is actually ramping up surveillance of its workers, after publishing two job postings for intelligence analysts tasked with tracking "labor organizing threats." The author of that article, Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, a senior staff writer at Vice's Motherboard, joins CBSN to discuss.

Sep 2, 2020
05:41

Walmart launches competitor to Amazon Prime

The service, which comes 15 years after Amazon launched its Prime membership, will cost $98 a year or $12.95 a month.

Sep 2, 2020

Amazon package-delivery drones approved by FAA

Amazon is still testing the concept in hopes of realizing its goal of unmanned deliveries for Prime members.

Sep 2, 2020

Jeff Bezos now worth an astounding $200-plus billion

Amazon's founder and the world's richest man has crossed another milestone in his escalating net worth.

Aug 27, 2020

Apple and Tesla announce stock splits

Apple and Tesla are both splitting their stocks to make them more affordable for small investors who can't afford to buy individual shares at their current prices. Akiko Fujita, an anchor and reporter for Yahoo Finance, joins CBSN to discuss what that could mean for the companies and investors.

Aug 20, 2020
06:14

Rick Caruso, mall mogul and CEO of Caruso Affiliated, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the decline of the American shopping mall, which could be extinct by the next decade.

Feb 8, 2014
03:42

Anthony Mason reports on people who post comments on Amazon that draw attention to some of the web site's most outrageous items

Anthony Mason reports on people who post comments on Amazon that draw attention to some of the web site's most outrageous items, and how they have a growing number of followers, eagerly awaiting the next review.

Dec 11, 2013
02:23

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos revealed "Prime Air" -- a drone delivery system that he hopes could deliver packages in 30 minutes -- to Charlie Rose in an interview for "60 Minutes"

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos revealed "Prime Air" -- a drone delivery system that he hopes could deliver packages in 30 minutes -- to Charlie Rose in an interview for "60 Minutes." Bezos hopes to have the drone fleet in the air by 2015, but there are still a few hurdles to clear before the project takes flight. Mark Strassmann reports.

Dec 2, 2013
02:05

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shares his company's latest innovation - a delivery drone know as an Octocopter

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shares his company's latest innovation - a delivery drone know as an Octocopter. Charlie Rose reports on the unmanned devices, which are still several years away from being in use.

Dec 2, 2013
03:44

A CareerBuilder survey shows 54 percent of employees are planning to shop while at work on Cyber Monday

Markets opened mixed as investors keep an eye on retail stocks; a CareerBuilder survey shows 54 percent of employees are planning to shop while at work on Cyber Monday; and FedEx expects to move 22 million shipments today, double the average amount. Wendy Gillette reports.

Dec 2, 2013
01:24

Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder and CEO, explains why he once handed over 20 percent of the company and what he got in return.

Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder and CEO, tells Charlie Rose why he once handed over 20 percent of the company and what he got in return. Bezos says, "Lot of people did very well in that deal."

Dec 1, 2013
01:11

Bezos wasn't shopping for a newspaper when he bought The Washington Post. He explains how he went from skeptic to buyer.

Jeff Bezos wasn't shopping for a newspaper when he bought The Washington Post. Bezos explains how Donald Graham, Chairman of the Washington Post Company, convinced him he was the right buyer.

Dec 1, 2013
00:53

Amazon's secret R&D project aimed at delivering packages to your doorstep by "octocopter" mini-drones with a mere 30-minute delivery time

Dec 1, 2013
04:40

A Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) fire brigade member holds a dead anteater while attempting to control hot points in a tract of the Amazon jungle near Apui

Brazil's leader calls Amazon fires a "lie." Images show otherwise.

Fires in the Amazon rainforest are surging as Brazil's president claims they don't exist.

Aug 12, 2020

Wall Streeters see Amazon stock passing $4,000 in next year

Investors ignore antitrust concerns, instead betting Amazon's market dominance will send shares into stratosphere.

Jul 31, 2020

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Big Tech companies report mixed earnings amid pandemic

Amazon and Apple had a blowout quarter, while Facebook stalled and Google saw its first revenue drop in history.

Jul 30, 2020

Tech CEOs face lawmaker questions about their market dominance

Antitrust panel grills Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Apple's Tim Cook, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Google's Sundar Pichai.

Jul 29, 2020

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Key issues as big tech CEOs face Congress

The CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google are expected to face some tough questions about stifling competition in the tech industry at a congressional hearing on antitrust issues Wednesday. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper and CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN with a preview.

Jul 29, 2020
12:50

Big tech CEOs to testify on Capitol Hill

CEOs from Facebook, Apple, Google and Amazon are preparing to testify on Capitol Hill as lawmakers conduct an antitrust probe into the nation's biggest tech companies. Franklin Foer, a staff writer for The Atlantic, joins CBSN to discuss the issues.

Jul 24, 2020
14:32

Tech CEOs to testify at antitrust hearing

The CEOs of Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Apple are testifying on Capitol Hill today as lawmakers conduct an antitrust probe into the companies. CNET executive editor Roger Cheng joins CBSN to discuss what's at stake.

Jul 29, 2020
08:27

Congress set to grill Big Tech CEOs — here's what to expect

The chiefs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google will face questions over whether their companies are too dominant.

Jul 28, 2020

Sanders echoes Trump in Washington Post feud

Senator Bernie Sanders is attacking the Washington Post on the campaign trail, saying the paper is harsh on him because of his criticism of its owner, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The rhetoric mimics some of President Trump's attacks on media outlets. Washington Post reporter Sean Sullivan and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss that and the day's other political news.

Aug 13, 2019
10:53

The helmet of a Washington Redskins player rests on the field during warmups before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2007, in Tampa, Florida.

Amazon removes Washington Redskins merchandise from site

Several of the country's largest retailers have said they will stop selling merchandise featuring the team's name, which is considered a slur.

Jul 9, 2020

Big tech companies expand amid crisis

While many businesses are closing as a result of the coronavirus economic crisis, the country's five largest tech companies have continued to grow and invest in their future. New York Times technology reporter Mike Isaac joined CBSN to discuss why business is booming for Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Google.

Jun 17, 2020
06:44

Whole Foods, Amazon water has "concerning" arsenic: report

Starkey Spring Water has arsenic levels that are three times as high as other brands, Consumer Reports claims.

Jun 24, 2020

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Minneapolis police chief says "people have had enough" after fatal shooting

The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."

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Judge grants temporary restraining order against DHS after Alex Pretti's killing

U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud granted a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Saturday, barring the department from altering or destroying evidence in the killing of Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.

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Walz to Trump: "You clearly underestimated the people of this state"

Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."

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Federal officers at scene of shooting in Minneapolis

Videos, witness accounts of deadly shooting at odds with official statements

Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Prett in Minneapolis.

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Bondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls, welfare data to "help bring back law and order"

Attorney General Pam Bondi is pushing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to let the federal government access state voter rolls and welfare data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed by immigration agents.

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Latest forecast maps show fresh predictions for winter storm

As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, 20 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.

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Sen. Angus King says he won't vote for package with ICE funding

Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine said Sunday that he won't vote for a package to fund the government if it includes funding for ICE, but he urged that "we don't have to have a shutdown."

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Power out for more than a million, roadways snarled with ice and snow

Power outages were reported in numerous states as a monster storm swept across much of the country.

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What we know about latest shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis

A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection. Here's what we know so far.

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Walz to Trump: "You clearly underestimated the people of this state"

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise join Margaret Brennan.

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Sen. Angus King says he won't vote for package with ICE funding

Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine said Sunday that he won't vote for a package to fund the government if it includes funding for ICE, but he urged that "we don't have to have a shutdown."

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Minneapolis police chief says "people have had enough" after fatal shooting

The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."

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Power out for more than a million, roadways snarled with ice and snow

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Here's what it takes to achieve an 800 credit score

Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.

Jan 23

Bank of America may introduce credit card with 10% APR

Facing pressure from President Trump, credit card issuers are exploring ways to ease borrowing costs.

Jan 23

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How to heat your home safely as fierce winter storm grips the U.S.

Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.

Jan 23

What to know about EVs as the winter storm brings bone-chilling temps

Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.

Jan 23

Tesla Cybertruck sales plunged 48% in in 2025

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Jan 23

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Walz to Trump: "You clearly underestimated the people of this state"

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise join Margaret Brennan.

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Sen. Angus King says he won't vote for package with ICE funding

Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine said Sunday that he won't vote for a package to fund the government if it includes funding for ICE, but he urged that "we don't have to have a shutdown."

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Minneapolis police chief says "people have had enough" after fatal shooting

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Bondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls, welfare data to "help bring back law and order"

Minnesota's secretary of state rejected a request from Attorney General Pam Bondi for federal access state voter rolls and welfare data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed by immigration agents.

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Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.

Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.

Jan 24

Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says

After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.

Jan 21

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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status

An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."

Jan 20

Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows

A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.

Jan 17
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Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"

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Jan 17

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Transcript: Sen. Angus King on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Angus King, a Maine independent, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Republican Divisions Threaten Scalise's Ascent To House Speaker

Transcript: Steve Scalise on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Transcript: Brian O'Hara on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.

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How Trump's designs on Greenland are testing the U.S.-Denmark alliance

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The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel

As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.

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The adventures of Lauren Hutton

She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."

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Passage: In memoriam

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.

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"Wonder and awe": The art of Ruth Asawa

In her choice of media, sculptor Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) employed a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm – and in a WWII detention camp for Japanese Americans. She's now the subject of a retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art.

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"Wonder and awe": The art of Ruth Asawa

Artist Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) made a name for herself as a sculptor in the San Francisco Bay Area, creating works using a wide range of media, employing a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm in Southern California – and in a detention camp for Japanese Americans during World War II. She's now the subject of a retrospective on view at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Faith Salie reports.

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Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved

Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.

Jan 23

Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit

Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

Jan 22
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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.

Mar 28, 2024
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Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people

The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.

Jan 22

YouTube looks to get rid of fake AI videos

YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.

Jan 22
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself

"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.

Jan 24
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Almanac: January 18

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

Jan 18
00:40

Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years

The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.

Jan 16

Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study

Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.

Jan 15
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged

Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.

Jan 8

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Walz to Trump: "You clearly underestimated the people of this state"

36M ago

Daughter defends loving dad now accused in her mom's cold case murder

For more than 30 years the murder of Debe Atrops in suburban Oregon remained unsolved. Then, an Oregon cold case team took a fresh look at the case and thought there was enough to prosecute Bob Atrops, Debe's estranged husband at the time. Their daughter thinks they have the wrong man.

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Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?

Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.

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Official: Feds blocked shooting scene access

Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Prevention, spoke after federal agents killed a Minneapolis man on Saturday. Evans said federal investigators blocked his agency's access to the shooting scene.

Jan 24
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Officials on 5-year-old boy detained by ICE

Trump administration officials are denying accounts from witnesses who say they saw what occurred during a Minnesota ICE raid where a 5-year-old boy and his father were detained.

Jan 23
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NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle

Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.

Jan 17
02:12

NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight

Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.

Jan 17

NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad

NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.

Jan 17
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NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad

Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.

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Federal officials double down on Minneapolis

Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Greg Bovino continued to defend the actions of federal agents during a news conference on Sunday in the deadly shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis on Saturday. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Nicole Sganga have more.

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Gov. Walz says "this is an inflection point"

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the state's Attorney General Keith Ellison gave an update on Sunday in the aftermath of Border Patrol's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.

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