Bill Gates on global health, DACA and "ctrl-alt-delete"
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation warns future progress on child mortality and extreme poverty is in jeopardy
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Bill Gates on global health, DACA
Thanks in part to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, global childhood mortality has dropped by more than 55 percent since 1990. But in a new report, the Gates warn that future progress is in jeopardy because there is "more doubt than usual about the world's commitment to development." Bill Gates joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the report's findings, the frontier of artificial intelligence, why he feels bad about ctrl-alt-delete, and how improving U.S. education can be harder than improving global health.
Jeff Bezos no longer richest man
Online retail giant Amazon saw its stock price surge Thursday, giving the world a new richest person for the first time since 2013. The jump vaulted founder Jeff Bezos past Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, according to Bloomberg. But Amazon's quarterly earnings missed estimates, which sent shares lower and returned Bezos to second place. Jeff Glor reports.
Jeff Bezos becomes the world's richest person
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The myth of the college dropout
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Donald Trump's wealth ranking tumbles 200 spots on Forbes list
The president's net worth shrinks by $1 billion, down to 544th place, in the magazine's billionaire rankings
Bill Gates, Trump meet to discuss foreign aid
The two met at the White House to discuss the U.S. role in foreign aid and domestic education
The backlash against Bill Gates' call for a robot tax
Critics on all sides are blasting his proposal as "protectionism against progress," "naive" and downright "Luddite"
Melinda Gates on making a successful life
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation brings data, and tens of billions of dollars, to its commitment to improve global public health
Bill Gates vs. epidemics
Bill Gates, the planet's richest man, shares with CBS News his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's latest plans to fight the next great epidemic.
Bill Gates on how to "outsmart" global epidemics
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Lucky woman got Bill Gates as her Reddit Secret Santa
She opened the box and was stunned to discover, "BILL GATES IS MY FREAKIN SANTA!!!!!!!!"
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Billionaire Bill Gates showered a Reddit user with gifts during the website's annual Secret Santa gift exchange. After hearing the woman got blown off by her secret santa last year, Gates sent a box of thoughtful gifts including video games, movies, and a personal note. CBS Morning News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
What is Giving Tuesday -- and how you can contribute
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Huge names dominate Obama's last group of Medal of Freedom recipients
Michael Jordan, DeNiro, Springsteen, Bill and Melinda Gates, Vin Scully among 21 getting nation's highest civilian honor
Gates Foundation announces new $5B investment in Africa
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates said his foundation will invest another $5 billion in Africa over the next five years
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Bill Gates speaks out on Apple, FBI in Reddit AMA
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Meet the world's richest people of 2016
Of 1,810 billionaires around the world with a net worth of nearly $6.5 trillion, Forbes' annual list on them puts an American up top
Forbes magazine's 2016 list of billionaires features 1,810 billionaires around the world, down 16 from last year
Forbes magazine's 2016 list of billionaires features 1,810 billionaires around the world, down 16 from last year. Those billionaires have a total net worth of almost $6.5 trillion. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is the richest for the third year in a row with $75 billion. Forbes assistant managing editor of wealth Luisa Kroll joins "CBS This Morning” to reveal the list.
"Angry" San Bernardino families back FBI on iPhone hack
Victim's father says phone could reveal other extremist plots or that other people were involved in planning San Bernardino attack
Why Apple's feud with the FBI matters to you
Bill Gates recently told Charlie Rose that Apple should cooperate with the FBI in terms of unlocking the encrypted data on the San Bernardino shooters' phone
Charlie Rose asked Gates to expand on the security versus privacy fight on Rose's PBS program Monday
Bill Gates is backing the government in its battle with Apple. The Microsoft founder told the Financial Times the San Bernardino case is a limited and unique request for information. Gates' stance is a break from his technology industry peers. Charlie Rose asked Gates to expand on the security versus privacy fight on Rose's PBS program Monday.
Bill Gates sides with feds in iPhone hack battle
Says Apple should help unlock San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, adding it wouldn't set precedent in privacy vs. national security debate
Bill and Melinda Gates: Young needed to help solve major world problems
Couple has made a tradition of releasing annual letter on philanthropy; this year's letter calls on youth to be a driving force for innovation and change
Hunter Biden's lawyers to announce whether he will testify at gun trial
Hunter Biden's trial on federal gun charges is entering its second week.
France's Macron dissolves parliament, calls for snap legislative elections
The move comes as the first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary election.
Trump and Biden neck and neck nationally and in battlegrounds — CBS News poll
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Key witness who says he bribed Bob Menendez continues testifying
Jose Uribe, a star witness in the prosecution's case against Sen. Bob Menendez, will continue testifying about buying Nadine Menendez a luxury car.
Human remains found in former home of man convicted in wife's murder
The coroner confirmed that human remains were found in the basement, calling the death "highly suspicious."
Bull hops fence at Oregon rodeo, injuring 3
A bull at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon hopped a fence, injuring at least three people before being captured.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win first French Open title
The match marked the first time a men's final at Roland Garros didn't include at least one of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer since 2004.
Man who drove off embankment saved after dog runs 4 miles for help
"One of his dogs traveled the nearly four miles to their camp, which alerted the rest of the party that something was wrong," police said.
Huge section of Wyoming highway collapses, blocking critical transit route
A huge section of the Wyoming mountain highway Teton Pass collapsed in a landslide Saturday. Officials said it will be closed indefinitely.
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Man who drove off embankment saved after dog runs 4 miles for help
"One of his dogs traveled the nearly four miles to their camp, which alerted the rest of the party that something was wrong," police said.
$450,000 of cocaine found washed up on Alabama beach
The discovery on Dauphin Island came just one day after divers found 25 kilograms of suspected cocaine off Key West.
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee reveals eczema journey: "You are not alone"
Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee shares her longtime journey with eczema, an inflammatory skin condition also known as atopic dermatitis.
Human remains found in former home of man convicted in wife's murder
The coroner confirmed that human remains were found in the basement, calling the death "highly suspicious."
Key witness who says he bribed Bob Menendez continues testifying
Jose Uribe, a star witness in the prosecution's case against Sen. Bob Menendez, will continue testifying about buying Nadine Menendez a luxury car.
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When students graduate debt-free
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
Mortgage closing fees are in the hot seat. Here's why feds are looking into them.
As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house.
As consumers pump the brakes on EV purchases, hybrid production ramps up
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
Kia recalls nearly 460,000 Tellurides, tells drivers to park outside
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
United Airlines passengers to see targeted ads on seat-back screens
United Airlines is personalizing in-flight marketing as the carrier seeks to cash in on passenger data.
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Key witness who says he bribed Bob Menendez continues testifying
Jose Uribe, a star witness in the prosecution's case against Sen. Bob Menendez, will continue testifying about buying Nadine Menendez a luxury car.
Hunter Biden's lawyers to announce whether he will testify at gun trial
Hunter Biden's trial on federal gun charges is entering its second week.
"Famine could happen" south of Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war, Cindy McCain says
Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, said on "Face that Nation" that the south of Gaza is "right on the edge" of famine amid the war between Israel and Hamas
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 9, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain join Margaret Brennan.
Graham says Tuberville is an "outlier" on Putin and Ukraine
Sen. Lindsey Graham said his Republican colleague Sen. Tommy Tuberville is an "outlier" within the party when it comes to his stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine.
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Olympic gymnast Suni Lee reveals eczema journey: "You are not alone"
Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee shares her longtime journey with eczema, an inflammatory skin condition also known as atopic dermatitis.
After an MS diagnosis, this man started running marathons
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FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults in their 50s
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
These ultrasound mobile units are helping pregnant women in cities lacking care
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At least 9 killed in attack on bus carrying Indian pilgrims in Kashmir
Indian police say militants attacked a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims in the Kashmir region, where Muslim separatists have operated for decades.
Councilwoman shot dead outside her home in Mexico
Esmeralda Garzon is the second female politician to be killed in Mexico since Claudia Sheinbaum was elected president.
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille discharged from hospital
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille, who was sworn in just last week, was hospitalized for an undisclosed condition.
France's Macron dissolves parliament, calls for snap legislative elections
The move comes as the first projected results from France on Sunday put the far-right National Rally party well ahead in the European Union's parliamentary election.
Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz resigns from government
Benny Gantz, a popular centrist former military chief, joined Netanyahu's government shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in a show of unity.
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Howard University cuts ties with Sean "Diddy" Combs after assault video
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus on "Tuesday" and podcast "Wiser Than Me"
Acclaimed for her comic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," the actress now stars in the drama "Tuesday," as a mother with a terminally-ill daughter; and hosts the podcast, "Wiser Than Me," sharing conversations with older women she admires.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus on "Tuesday," podcast "Wiser Than Me"
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Lionel Richie on the continuing power of "We Are the World"
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
Lionel Richie on the making of "We Are the World"
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it. Richie talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the making of "We Are the World," and how – following the new Netflix documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop" – the song is back on the charts, continuing to raise millions for those in need.
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YouTube implementing tougher policy on gun videos to protect youth
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Stock market rallies around AI boom
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Could better safety tech help protect kids from hot cars?
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Warning over leaving kids in cars
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
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Las Vegas sets new heat record
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
Rare juvenile T. rex fossil found by children in North Dakota to go on display
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Joro spider photos: Get up close and personal as they trek north
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Wary of giant, parachuting Joro spiders? Here's what to know.
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Maps show how "Tornado Alley" has shifted in the U.S.
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat.
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Human remains found in former home of man convicted in wife's murder
The coroner confirmed that human remains were found in the basement, calling the death "highly suspicious."
Councilwoman shot dead outside her home in Mexico
Esmeralda Garzon is the second female politician to be killed in Mexico since Claudia Sheinbaum was elected president.
At least 10 hurt in Wisconsin shooting incident, police say
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
She survived being shot at point-blank range. Who wanted Nicki Lenway dead?
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
Texas girl played dead to survive shooting that killed her family
A Texas family is gunned down in a deadly home invasion — but the shooter unknowingly leaves behind a witness.
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Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
From the archives: Bill Anders, Apollo 8 and the "Earthrise" photo
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William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing Starliner docks at space station
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
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