Amazon sued over allegedly punitive workplace absence practices
A class action lawsuit filed in a New York federal court on Wednesday claims Amazon uses a "punitive absence control system" against its employees.
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Anthropic to pay $1.5 billion to settle authors' copyright lawsuit
Book authors will receive about $3,000 each after alleging that Anthropic had used pirated copies of their works to train its chatbot.
UnitedHealth sued by investors over its response after CEO's killing
UnitedHealth Group is facing a class action lawsuit from investors, who allege the company misled them after the December killing of top executive Brian Thompson.
Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Johnson & Johnson reaches $700 million settlement in talc baby powder case
More than 50,000 claims have been filed against the company, mostly on behalf of women who developed ovarian cancer.
Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
Some Verizon customers can claim part of $100 million settlement. Here's how.
The deadline for eligible current and former subscribers to submit a claim or mail it is Monday, April 15, 2024.
3M sending payments to vets as part of $6 billion earplug settlement
U.S. service members alleged that 3M's combat earplugs were defective, leaving them with hearing loss and tinnitus.
Florida woman suing Hershey for $5 million over looks of Reese's holiday candy
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company is facing a lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages over the wrappers on Reese's peanut butter candies.
Apple users can claim part of a $25 million settlement. Here's how.
Customers who used Apple's Family Sharing service may be eligible for a payment after settlement over "deceptive" ads.
Women say they had cancer after using relaxer
A lawsuit launched in 2022 claims many hair relaxers use chemicals that may be linked to uterine cancer diagnoses. Mike Spector, a U.S. corporate crisis correspondent at Reuters, joins CBS News with more on the lawsuit that claims these products were overwhelmingly marketed to women of color.
Philips Respironics agrees to $479 million CPAP settlement
The company will also set aside $15 million for customers who want to replace their Philips-brand breathing devices.
Millions of Apple customers may get up to $90 each in settlement
Roughly three million iPhone owners who filed claims by Oct. 6, 2020 could receive part of a $500 million settlement from the tech giant.
LGBTQ+ veterans sue Defense Department
Over the last six months, CBS News has spoken with multiple veterans who were kicked out of the military and denied honorable discharges because of their sexual orientation. After trying, with little success, to get the Pentagon to address this, the vets have now filed a class action lawsuit. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod spoke to one of the plaintiffs.
Google to pay $23 million class action settlement
Google has agreed to a $23 million settlement to resolve claims it shared searches with third-party websites and companies without user consent. The deadline to submit a claim is July 31. CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett report.
Delta's "carbon-neutral" claim is greenwashing, lawsuit alleges
Suit alleges airline relied on shoddy carbon "offsets" in order to market itself as climate-friendly.
Shaquille O'Neal served FTX complaint during broadcast of NBA game
Court papers were delivered to the Hall of Famer after he eluded them for months, an attorney said.
Burger King to pay $8 million to customer who slipped and fell
Florida Burger King will pay millions to a customer who alleges he injured his back in the restaurant's bathroom.
Goldman Sachs settles gender bias lawsuit for $215 million
The Wall Street giant will reevaluate its promotion and evaluation processes as part of settlement.
Shaquille O'Neal served in FTX lawsuit, lawyers say
Attorneys had been given a deadline of Monday to serve O'Neal, who they claimed had been avoiding service for several months.
Tesla driver sues company for allegedly accessing private videos
Tesla owner sued car maker after a report that employees were sharing and making memes of "sensitive" customer footage.
Buffalo Wild Wings sued over boneless wings: "false and deceptive marketing"
"It's true. Our boneless wings are all white meat chicken," the brand wrote in a tweet.
Former NFL players sue over disability claims, accuse league of systematic bias
The plaintiffs said that the board's behavior was "motivated by financial considerations to limit the payment of benefits" from the disability plan.
Lawsuit: Fireball Cinnamon mini bottles "misleading," don't contain whiskey
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the labeling on Fireball Cinnamon bottles looks misleadingly similar to the labeling on Fireball Cinnamon Whisky bottles.
Artists seek billions from "parasite" AI app that used their work
Cutting-edge AI can now create millions of artworks almost instantaneously. Artists say the technology is stealing their work.
Senate reaches deal ahead of shutdown deadline to fund government, continue ICE talks
The deal comes ahead of the Saturday shutdown deadline, but it will also need the approval of the House, which isn't scheduled to return until Monday.
Trump says he's announcing new Fed chair nominee tomorrow morning
President Trump says he will announce his nominee for Federal Reserve chair Friday morning, as he presses the central bank to cut interest rates.
Prosecutors in Minneapolis say more could resign over handling of shootings
Prosecutors expressed concern to a U.S. attorney that they weren't allowed to probe the federal officers who shot and killed Renee Good or Alex Pretti, sources said.
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Border czar Homan speaks in Minnesota: "I'm staying till the problem's gone"
Border czar Tom Homan gave his first news conference Thursday morning since arriving in Minnesota at the request of President Trump.
Man arrested for impersonating FBI agent to try to free Luigi Mangione
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione.
Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in U.S.
President Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America's northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands.
Former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey gets 20 years in prison
Sean Grayson, who was found guilty of second-degree murder in the Sonya Massey shooting last year, is being sentenced in Springfield Thursday.
Severe cold persists as forecasters track another potential East Coast storm
Maps show where the next blast of Arctic air and a potential winter storm are expected to travel this weekend, according to the latest forecast models.
4 people shot, 2 killed in Mount Airy, North Carolina
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said the SBI and Surry County Sheriff's Office are investigating. Two of the four people who were shot have died. The condition of the other two people is unclear.
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4 people shot, 2 killed in Mount Airy, North Carolina
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said the SBI and Surry County Sheriff's Office are investigating. Two of the four people who were shot have died. The condition of the other two people is unclear.
Prosecutors in Minneapolis say more could resign over handling of shootings
Prosecutors expressed concern to a U.S. attorney that they weren't allowed to probe the federal officers who shot and killed Renee Good or Alex Pretti, sources said.
The No. 1 skill employers are looking for, according to a LinkedIn expert
Job seekers can raise their chances of landing a position by highlighting a particular kind of work experience, says LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher.
Family shelters newborn calf inside amid extreme cold: "She was just frozen"
A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze.
First Brands founder Patrick James, brother Edward indicted for fraud
The James brothers face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud.
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Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in U.S.
President Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America's northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands.
The No. 1 skill employers are looking for, according to a LinkedIn expert
Job seekers can raise their chances of landing a position by highlighting a particular kind of work experience, says LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher.
First Brands founder Patrick James, brother Edward indicted for fraud
The James brothers face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud.
Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
The U.S. dollar just fell to its lowest level in 4 years. Here's why.
The greenback has slumped as investors "Sell America." Several factors explain why the dollar is shedding value.
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Trump threatens tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba.
Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in U.S.
President Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America's northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands.
Trump says he's announcing new Fed chair nominee tomorrow morning
President Trump says he will announce his nominee for Federal Reserve chair Friday morning, as he presses the central bank to cut interest rates.
Senate reaches deal ahead of shutdown deadline to fund government, continue ICE talks
The deal comes ahead of the Saturday shutdown deadline, but it will also need the approval of the House, which isn't scheduled to return until Monday.
Prosecutors in Minneapolis say more could resign over handling of shootings
Prosecutors expressed concern to a U.S. attorney that they weren't allowed to probe the federal officers who shot and killed Renee Good or Alex Pretti, sources said.
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Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Gerber recalls some arrowroot biscuits over potential plastic, paper pieces
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
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Trump threatens tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba.
Gymnast Jordan Chiles granted appeal in Olympic bronze medal ruling
A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Why Trump's threatening to punish Iraq if a former leader is reelected
Trump says if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is reelected, the U.S. "will no longer help Iraq." Here's what's behind the intervention in Iraq's democracy.
Indonesian couple caned for sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol
The Sharia police chief in Indonesia's Banda Aceh province is unapologetic about the latest canings, imposed for behavior he said, "tarnishes our name."
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Alex Warren on journey to music career
Alex Warren's hit song "Ordinary," a love letter to his wife, became Billboard's song of the summer in 2025. He spoke to "CBS Mornings" about his music journey and the challenges that came along the way, including losing his father to cancer at a young age. Natalie Morales reports.
Longtime high school band director wins 2026 Music Educator Award
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
Ralph Macchio looks back on playing "The Karate Kid"
On Jan. 29, 2026, the Library of Congress named "The Karate Kid" – a beloved 1984 tale of a young boy learning important life lessons from his mentor, a martial arts instructor – to the National Film Registry, to be preserved for future generations. In this 2024 interview with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan, "Karate Kid" star Ralph Macchio talked about auditioning for the role; his relationship with co-star Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi; and why he believes the film has resonated with audiences.
New batch of movie classics added to National Film Registry
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen releases new song, "Streets of Minneapolis"
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
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Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
New AI features for Gmail users
This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
TikTok's new privacy policy is sparking a backlash. Here's what to know.
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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.
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4 people shot, 2 killed in Mount Airy, North Carolina
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said the SBI and Surry County Sheriff's Office are investigating. Two of the four people who were shot have died. The condition of the other two people is unclear.
Man testifies he didn't plot wife's killing
A man accused of double homicide in Virginia returned to the stand on Thursday as he testified that he did not plot to kill his wife despite having an affair with his family's au pair. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Man allegedly tried to free Luigi Mangione
A man armed with a "barbeque type fork" allegedly tried to free Luigi Mangione by impersonating an FBI agent on Wednesday night. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Man arrested for allegedly impersonating FBI agent to try to free Luigi Mangione
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Details on Sean Grayson's 20-year sentence
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey in 2024, has received a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. CBS News correspondent Karen Hua has more.
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Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission
For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.
Inside Artemis II astronauts' training
NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.
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.
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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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Trump to announce new Fed Chair pick Friday
President Trump on Thursday night said he will announce his pick to lead the Federal Reserve on Friday morning. Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell is set to exit the role in May.
Monks' walk for peace captures national attention
In October of last year, a group of Buddhist monks gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, and started a 2,300-mile walk for peace. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has the story of what happened next.
Man accused of double murder, affair with nanny
Former IRS special agent Brendan Banfield is accused of staging a double murder to kill his wife and frame a stranger -- all while having an affair with his family's live-in nanny. Elaine Quijano is following the case.
Sonya Massey family reacts to ex-deputy's sentence
Sean Grayson has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of Sonya Massey in Sangamon County, Illinois, in 2024. Jericka Duncan has details and new reaction from Massey's family.
Fulton County officials defiant after FBI raid
Fulton County officials were defiant a day after FBI agents raided the county's election hub, hauling away 700 boxes that contained ballots from the 2020 election, along with private voter data. Skyler Henry has more.