3/19/18: Red and Blue
President Trump unveils opioid plan in New Hampshire; Lara Logan: People risked a lot to cover the Iraq war.
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A consulting firm that once worked for the presidential campaigns of Ted Cruz and Donald Trump secretly collected the personal data for millions of Facebook users with the intent of using that information to influence the 2016 U.S. election. Sam Biddle, a technology reporter for The Intercept, explains what this means for Facebook users and what the tech giant can do to prevent this breach of trust from happening again.
Christopher Wylie: "I'm taking responsibility"
Ex-Cambridge Analytica research director Christopher Wylie told CBS News that he's "taking responsibility" and "owning up" amid revelations that the data firm collected information about millions of people. See more of his interview with CBS News' Charlie D'Agata here.
Facebook investigates Cambridge Analytica
Facebook says it's investigating after revelations the social media site may have mishandled data from more than 50 million users. That allowed Cambridge Analytica, a consulting firm once used by the Trump campaign, to access data and try to sway users' votes. CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson explains how.
Lawmakers demand answers from Facebook
Facebook is under fire after a political consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, gained access to over 50 million Facebook users' information. Now, lawmakers want answers. TechRepublic senior writer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss the fallout.
Lawmakers demand answers from Facebook
Facebook is facing mounting backlash over its failure to protect users' personal information. Lawmakers in the U.S. and U.K. want answers over how Cambridge Analytica -- a political consulting firm with ties to the Trump campaign -- got ahold of private information from more than 50 million Facebook users without their permission. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson takes CBSN through the latest.
What to know about Cambridge Analytica
On Friday, Facebook suspended Cambridge Analytica, a prominent data analytics firm, after a whistleblower claims they exploited Facebook data to harvest "millions" of profiles of U.S. voters without their authorization. Here's what you should know.
Facebook data misused
Reports in the New York Times and Britain's Observer suggest Facebook data was misused to sway voters in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil reports.
Cambridge Analytica fallout
Facebook says data firm Cambridge Analytica violated its policies after extracting data from millions of its users. Dan Patterson, senior writer for TechRepublic, joins CBSN with the latest.
Facebook role data misuse
A data firm with ties to the Trump 2016 election campaign, mined data from Facebook profiles of millions of Americans without their permission, and used the data to support President Trump's candidacy. Annalisa Merelli, a geopolitics reporter for Quartz, joins CBSN to discuss.
Facebook suspends data firm
A data firm involved in President Trump's campaign has been accused of harvesting 50 million Facebook profiles of U.S. voters without permission. Wired editor-in-chief and CBS News contributor Nick Thompson joins CBSN with the latest.
Facebook under fire
A prominent data firm that worked with President Trump's campaign exploited Facebook data to harvest millions of profiles of U.S. voters without their permission. Guardian reporter Carole Cadwalladr joined CBSN to discuss the whistleblower who once worked at the firm.
"Mind hacking"
A data firm linked to President Trump's 2016 election campaign is accused of harvesting millions of Facebook profiles of U.S. voters. Dan Patterson, senior writer for TechRepublic, joins CBSN to explain "mind hacking" and the latest developments.
Facebook suspends data firm
Facebook has suspended a data firm that worked with President Trump’s campaign team over a violation of the site’s privacy policies. The Guardian is reporting that Cambridge Analytica used personal information from Facebook profiles of millions of U.S. voters without permission. David Carroll, an associate professor at Parsons School of Design, joins CBSN to discuss.
Whistleblower weighs in on Facebook ruling
The Facebook Oversight Board is upholding the social media giant's suspension of former President Trump following the January 6 Capitol riot. Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie, who exposed the Facebook data privacy scandal in 2018, joins CBSN to discuss his view on Wednesday's ruling and why he thinks social media algorithms need to be regulated to prevent further harm.
Trump campaign data analyst
Almost every major forecast predicting the presidential election favored Hillary Clinton to win, but shortcomings in polling, analysis and interpretation led the public astray. President-elect Donald Trump's campaign used a London-based data analytics company to help advise strategy. Cambridge Analytica product head Matt Oczkowski joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what they discovered.
How a billionaire GOP donor became a cop
GOP megadoner billionaire Robert Mercer is known for being an ally of President Trump, one of the founders Cambridge Analytica and bankrolling Breitbart News. But Zachary Mider from Bloomberg News found he was also was a cop in a small town in New Mexico. Mider joins "Red & Blue" to discuss his findings.
4/11/18: Red and Blue
Zuckerberg says his own info was shared by Cambridge Analytica; Former Navy SEAL discusses Bin Laden raid.
Analyzing the Facebook CEO's testimony
Facebook shares jumped Tuesday as CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before lawmakers. TechRepublic's Dan Patterson, Syracuse University assistant profession of communications Jennifer Grygiel, and CNET News executive editor Ian Sherr join "Red & Blue" to discuss what members of the House might ask Zuckerberg on Wednesday.
Analyzing Zuckerberg's testimony
Sen. Lindsey Graham asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about regulation -- one of the biggest questions facing the tech world right now. TechRepublic's Dan Patterson, Syracuse University assistant profession of communications Jennifer Grygiel, and CNET News' Ian Sherr joined "Red and Blue" to discuss Zuckerberg's first day of testimony on Capitol Hill.
4/10/18: Red and Blue
Facebook CEO testifies in marathon session on Capitol Hill; What members of the House might ask Mark Zuckerberg
4/9/18: Red and Blue
FBI agents raid the home and office of President Trump's lawyer; The view from Iowa, tariffs expected to become central midterm issue
Analysis: Mark Zuckerberg's Capitol Hill testimony
CNET News executive editor Ian Sherr joins "Red & Blue" to discuss what we can expect from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's hearings on Capitol Hill. He will address the social media company's massive mishandling of its users' data.
Clinton adviser on how campaign handled Facebook data
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, former Clinton campaign communications director Jennifer Palmieri tells Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" that privacy concerns were part of the reason the campaign rejected an offer from Facebook to embed its employees with campaign staff. Palmieri is the author a new book, "Dear Madam President: An Open Letter to the Women Who Will Run the World."
3/27/18: Red and Blue
Inside the Clinton campaign, Jennifer Palmieri on the use of Facebook user data in 2016; Former Supreme Court Justice calls for repeal of 2nd Amendment
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
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Iran declares it has won the war as U.S. turns to economic warfare
Iran's president said Friday the world had "approved" the country's victory, as Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have."
Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain in Hawaii
Hawaii is still cleaning up from Hurricane Lala, which dumped massive amounts of rain on the islands.
Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms
Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000. The storms brought record rainfall that flooded several communities.
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver mourning death of 2-year-old son
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
How an oil trail led to suspect in South Carolina hit-and-run homicide
A trail of clues — including an oil leak, security video and data from a truck's onboard computer — lead S.C. investigators to a jealous man suspected of running down a romantic rival.
Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms
Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000. The storms brought record rainfall that flooded several communities.
Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain in Hawaii
Hawaii is still cleaning up from Hurricane Lala, which dumped massive amounts of rain on the islands.
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver mourning death of 2-year-old son
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
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Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
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Olympian Jenny Simpson shares rare diagnosis
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
How a teen found "a sense of control" as she fought cancer
Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma the summer before her senior year of high school.
Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster"
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.
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European wildfires expose, detonate buried explosives from past wars
The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have revealed World War I and II ordnance lurking beneath the blackened landscape.
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 10 after deadly mall drone strike
The attacks come a day after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown killed 16 people.
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Sword attack at school in Sweden kills 17-year-old girl, officials say
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school on Friday in central Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring at least two others.
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
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8/22: CBS Saturday Morning
U.S.-Canada tariff deal falls through, NYC cracks down on wage theft, plus Grace Potter is back. All this and more on "CBS Saturday Morning."
Grace Potter performs "Run Baby Run"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Run Baby Run."
Grace Potter sings "Main Street USA"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Main Street USA."
Grace Potter sings "Love Me Not"
Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter returns to "CBS Saturday Morning" to jam out. Her seventh album, "Trespasser," is inspired by road trips from her California home to her native Vermont. Here's Grace Potter with "Love Me Not."
Iconic props up for grabs at movie auction
Iconic film props and other movie memorabilia from classic Hollywood flicks are up for auction. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
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.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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How an oil trail led to suspect in South Carolina hit-and-run homicide
A trail of clues — including an oil leak, security video and data from a truck's onboard computer — lead S.C. investigators to a jealous man suspected of running down a romantic rival.
Uber driver gets roped into police car chase
A Houston Uber driver found himself involved in police activity after two officers jumped into his vehicle in pursuit of a suspect. Lana Zak has the story.
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony a new trial
Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence are staying in place after a Texas judge denied his request for a new trial.
Child social media addiction trial underway
A landmark trial which accuses tech giant Meta of harming children through addictive social media products is underway in Oakland. Kenny Choi has the details.
Fighting wage theft in New York City
The Economic Policy Institute estimates that workers lose more than $50 billion a year to wage theft. New York City is cracking down on the crime and other abuses of low-income workers.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Retiree helps families bond with free tables
Brian Unger tells the story of a Georgia retiree who built a second career crafting tables for families in need.
Big Bend residents concerned over border wall
A new $7.5 billion border wall construction project in Big Bend, Texas, is drawing bipartisan outrage in the community. Nicole Sganga has more.
Uber driver gets roped into police car chase
A Houston Uber driver found himself involved in police activity after two officers jumped into his vehicle in pursuit of a suspect. Lana Zak has the story.
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony a new trial
Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence are staying in place after a Texas judge denied his request for a new trial.
Child social media addiction trial underway
A landmark trial which accuses tech giant Meta of harming children through addictive social media products is underway in Oakland. Kenny Choi has the details.