Google's hometown voters to decide on "head tax"
It's similar to the business levy Seattle tried – and failed – to institute, but the rate would be much lower
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Amazon starting deliveries with Amazon-branded vans
Online retailing giant will pay startup companies to operate the vans, which will add to, not replace, its usual delivery methods
Tech workers protest business ties with government
Workers at Amazon, Google and Microsoft are questioning the ethics of their employers' ties to the U.S. government
Big tech stocks stand alone on Wall Street
Despite the Dow's worst string of losses since the 1970s, a handful of tech stocks remain buoyant -- that's worrisome
Amazon facial recognition software uproar
Amazon employees have asked the company's CEO, Jeff Bezos, not to sell facial recognition software to law enforcement after the ACLU revealed Amazon had provided the technology to authorities. The employees expressed concerns over how it would be used against citizens. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson joins CBSN to discuss the issue.
States can collect internet sales tax, Supreme Court rules
States can force online shoppers to pay sales tax—affecting billions of dollars from the likes of Amazon
Supreme Court rules on online shopping tax
The Supreme Court ruled that states can require online shoppers to pay sales tax even if the retailer has no physical presence in the state. The justices decided it in a 5-4 ruling on Thursday. Ilya Shapiro of the Cato Institute and CBS News' Jan Crawford have more on the ruling.
Hulu is a key to the Comcast vs. Disney bidding war for Fox
"Certainly," says one analyst, "it's one of the gems that Disney sees in this whole deal" -- as does Comcast
Atul Gawande to lead Amazon-Berkshire health venture
The company, to be based in Boston, will look to control rising health care costs for 1 million-plus corporate employees
Alexa, send up breakfast: Amazon debuts Echo for hotels
Amazon's version of Alexa for hotels allows guests to order room service or fresh towels
Family dairy farms are staring at extinction
These small operations are in trouble as falling milk prices and the rise of corporate farms destroy their business
Crafts marketplace Etsy hikes its seller fees
Bid to boost earnings cheered by investors, but certain to be less welcome by those peddling their wares on platform
AT&T's Time Warner deal raises the specter of AOL
Time Warner is again involved in a megamerger, just like during the dotcom bubble. Why will this time be different?
Seattle repeals tax on large businesses aimed at combating homelessness
The tax was proposed as a progressive revenue source aimed at tackling one of the nation's highest homelessness numbers
Amazon's push gets Seattle to repeal new business tax
The levy, meant to raise funds to combat homelessness, faced fierce opposition from the city's big companies
Tech stocks in a bubble? Wall Street can't decide
The likes of Apple and Amazon have pushed Nasdaq to new highs, but at least some analysts see a big fall ahead
Delivery man sees message, hides package
An Amazon delivery man is being praised for following some unique instructions on a novelty doormat: "Please hide packages from husband." Surveillance video shows Gilberton Montanez placing the package behind a chair. The couple met their delivery man and praised him for being humble and kind.
Inside Amazon Alexa's "smart homes" by Lennar
Online giant teams up with one of largest home builders to market voice-activated technology throughout the house
Amazon, Lennar team up on "smart homes"
Amazon is joining forces with home builder Lennar to market its smart home technology. CBS News' Danielle Nottingham reports on what consumers can expect.
11 Amazon Prime tips that can save you money
These tips will help members and non-members alike get the most from the ecommerce giant's shopping club.
11 Amazon Prime hacks: How to get the biggest bang for your buck
Although membership costs for the popular shopping club have jumped, there are simple ways to save money
Here's how to get an $800 value out of your $119 Amazon Prime account
That's what a JPMorgan analysis pegs the value at, but it depends on making full use of the service
Banned from Amazon? It can happen with too many returns
Online retailer is barring customers who've shipped back too many items and sparked apparent reviewer-fraud concerns
Amazon bans frequent returners
Online retail giant Amazon says it can terminate accounts for users who abuse its return service. Business Insider reporter Kate Taylor joins CBSN to discuss the policy changes.
How to keep voice-enabled gadgets from listening to private chats
You can minimize the odds of unpleasant privacy surprises with these tips
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources tell CBS News.
Visual investigation of Minnesota shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before and during the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Private jet crashes at Maine airport; 6 on board presumed dead, police say
The police in Bangor, Maine, said all six people on a private business jet are presumed dead after the plane crashed in a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
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Some Border Patrol agents in Alex Pretti shooting had body cams, officials confirm
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis had body cameras. Also on Monday, President Trump and Gov. Walz both confirmed they are in conversation about scaling down the federal surge in Minnesota.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Senators continue to press for answers over death of Renee Good
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee said the Justice Department's "refusal to investigate is a complete abdication of responsibility."
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Team USA names Winter Olympics roster of 232 athletes
Olympic veterans, including skier Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, are among the seven Americans making their fifth trips to the games.
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, three sources tell CBS News.
Tax season starts today. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
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Tax season starts today. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
Bettors wagered millions on expected snowfall across the U.S.
This weekend's snowstorm could prove to be lucrative for some online bettors.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Politics
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Senators continue to press for answers over death of Renee Good
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee said the Justice Department's "refusal to investigate is a complete abdication of responsibility."
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, three sources tell CBS News.
American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
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Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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Team USA names Winter Olympics roster of 232 athletes
Olympic veterans, including skier Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, are among the seven Americans making their fifth trips to the games.
American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Cyclist knocked off bike by kangaroo, recovers to win Tour Down Under
Jay Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section.
Israel says remains of last hostage recovered from Gaza
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
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Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
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.
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."
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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Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
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.
Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
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.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
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.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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.
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.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Differing accounts of Alex Pretti shooting
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
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.
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.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Minneapolis attorney on Alex Pretti probe
A federal immigration officer shot and killed another U.S. citizen in Minnesota on Saturday, 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti. Joe Tamburino, a Minneapolis-based attorney and legal analyst, joins to discuss the case.
Firearms instructor on Alex Pretti killing
Certified firearms instructor Stephen Gutowski joins CBS News to discuss the Border Patrol killing of Alex Pretti last Saturday in Minneapolis.
Thousands in South without power after storm
A thick coating of ice brought down trees and electrical lines in the southern U.S., knocking out power for hundreds of thousands. Meanwhile, the winter storm upended air travel. CBS News' Nicole Valdes and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Snow still falling in New England
Lingering snow from this weekend's massive winter storm is still falling in parts of New England Monday. At least 12 deaths have been attributed to the weather event. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast and CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports from Boston.
Inside the hearings over ICE Minnesota
Minnesota state and local officials are trying to argue in court that the federal deployment of immigration agents in Minneapolis is illegal. Two separate hearings Monday will focus on the ongoing surge in the state, one weighing whether the Trump administration's operations are constitutional and another looking at evidence related to the killing of Alex Pretti. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.