Bill Gates Sr., father of Microsoft co-founder, has died at 94
In an obituary, the family credited the patriarch with a "deep commitment to social and economic equity"
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Bill Gates questions FDA's credibility on COVID-19 vaccine
Philanthropist bashes White House's pandemic response, calling it "a mismanaged situation every step of the way."
Bill Gates, famous icons celebrate teachers
As teachers around the nation are gearing up for the start of a school year unlike any other, four famous icons share their words of support. Bill Gates, Josh Groban, LeVar Burton and Chelsea Clinton shout out the teachers that changed their lives and offer encouragement to educators during these challenging times.
Authorities say teen was "mastermind" of Twitter hack
A 17-year-old Tampa resident is accused of being the "mastermind" behind the massive Twitter hack in mid July. The hacks targeted several high-profile accounts, including those of former President Barack Obama, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates.
Bill Gates on the handling of the coronavirus
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on public health and has committed more than $350 million for the development of vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics in the fight against the coronavirus. Bill Gates joined "CBS Evening News" with more on the U.S.' pandemic response and the progress of finding a vaccine.
Multiple COVID-19 vaccine doses may be necessary, Bill Gates says
"None of the vaccines at this point appear like they'll work with a single dose," Gates said.
Bill Gates on "serious mistakes" in COVID response
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates said Wednesday that the U.S. has made "serious mistakes" in its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Gates urged the country to ramp up its testing capacity, and in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell, he also discussed progress toward a vaccine and the challenges of safely reopening schools.
Twitter accounts targeted in bitcoin scam
High-profile Twitter accounts, including those of Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Kanye West, were hacked in an apparent scam asking for bitcoin payments. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with the details.
Group of black activists endorse Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren has been endorsed by a group of more than 100 black activists. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico national political reporter Elena Schneider joined CBSN with the latest on the 2020 race.
MIT professor on paid leave over Epstein ties
An MIT professor is on paid administrative leave following a review into donations the school received from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to Goodwin Procter, the law firm that conducted the investigation, professor Seth Lloyd knew donations from the late financier would be controversial and that MIT might have rejected them. Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon joined CBSN to discuss Epstein's extensive history with the university and its faculty.
Gates resigns from Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway
Bill Gates announced he is resigning from the boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway in order to spend more time helping others. The Gates Foundation has pledged $100 million to fight the coronavirus.
Rules hold up at-home coronavirus tests funded by Bill Gates
The SCAN program aims to let both healthy and sick people in the Seattle area test themselves from the comfort of their own homes.
Bill Gates calls for nationwide social isolation policy to slow virus
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist has been warning the public about the threat of a global pandemic since 2015.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan to fund virus treatment research
He and Priscilla Chan announced the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative's plans to partner with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to begin exploring possible COVID-19 treatments.
Bill Gates warned us multiple times about a deadly pandemic
"The impact of a huge epidemic ... would be phenomenal because all the supply chains would break down," Gates told CBS News in 2017.
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft's board of directors
Microsoft announced the news on Friday, saying that the company's co-founder plans to focus on global health, development, education, and climate change.
Gates Foundation to provide at-home coronavirus test kits in Seattle
Washington state has the most confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in the U.S.
World's billionaires hold more wealth than 4.6 billion people
The world's 2,153 billionaires have as much wealth as 60% of the world's population, anti-poverty group Oxfam says.
Woman receives Secret Santa gifts from Bill Gates
Among the gifts she received was a donation to the American Heart Association in memory of her mother, who died earlier this year.
Warren's wealth tax: Who pays and how much?
Here's what to know about one of the most popular policy ideas in the 2020 presidential race so far.
Elizabeth Warren to Bill Gates: I will explain my wealth tax to you
Gates — worth an estimated $109 billion — wondered if he'd pay $100 billion under her plan to target country's largest fortunes
Calendar: Week of October 28
From National Cat Day to Halloween, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Trump jumps 51 spots on Forbes billionaires list
The world's billionaire class is poorer by $400 billion, Forbes reports, citing stock market drops and global slowdowns
Bill and Melinda Gates on what surprised them in 2018
In their 11th annual letter, Bill and Melinda Gates are reflecting on the things that they didn't see coming in 2018
As Beyond Meat readies IPO, going mainstream is on the menu
The company behind the Beyond Burger says it wants to appeal to carnivores as well as vegans and vegetarians
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Israel vows major West Bank operation after attack kills 2 troops
Deadly shooting in Paris suburb may be terrorist act, officials say
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