Dogecoin surges after Twitter changed its logo from a bird to a doge
In a move that may have looked like a late April Fools joke, users checking Twitter this week found the familiar bird logo was replaced with an internet-famous dog.
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Shiba Inu behind "Doge" meme has cancer and liver disease, owner says
In a series of Instagram posts, the dog's owner said she is in "very dangerous condition."
FTX’s collapse wipes out nearly $1 billion
The collapse of FTX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is reverberating around the financial world as investors reportedly lost nearly $1 billion in assets. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Astrid Martinez has more.
Crypto exchange FTX files for bankruptcy
The cryptocurrency world is reeling after the meltdown of one of its most popular trading platforms. The exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy protection as fallen crypto-king Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down as CEO. Vladimir Duthiers has the details.
Elon Musk addresses Twitter employees
Tesla CEO Elon Musk took questions from Twitter employees as his bid to take over the social media giant is still underway. He’s also now facing a massive lawsuit over his promotion of the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has the latest.
Dogecoin inventor: Cryptos are for the "desperate" and "naive"
Jackson Palmer blasts digital currencies as "inherently right-wing, hyper-capitalistic technology."
Wall Street, Main Street firms embraced bitcoin. Now it's crashing.
A sudden downdraft in the price of bitcoin is casting doubts about the future of cryptocurrencies.
Tracking the wild swings of bitcoin
The price of cryptocurrencies took a dive recently, with bitcoin leading the declines. Its value dropped below $30,000 earlier this week after surging to $63,000 in April. CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joined CBSN to discuss the future of digital money.
Cryptocurrency investment scams soar 1,000% since fall
Scammers are posing as celebrities to poach bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from investors, the FTC said.
Regulating the cryptocurrency industry
A battle is brewing in Washington over how to regulate the cryptocurrency industry, and industry leaders want to make sure they have a say. According to a report in the New York Times, some digital currency companies have hired lobbyists, lawyers and consultants in an effort to gain greater influence over how much, or how little the industry is regulated. Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for the Times, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
SpaceX launches astronauts to ISS
SpaceX successfully launched NASA astronauts to the International Space Station using a recycled rocket booster and capsule. Mark Strassmann has more on this historic accomplishment.
Venmo users can now buy and sell crypto
Crypto on Venmo is available now for some users while others will get access in coming weeks, the company said.
Hope Hicks called to testify at Trump trial
Hope Hicks, who was one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, has been called to the stand to testify at Trump's criminal trial in New York.
CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Idaho suspect's lawyer: Prosecution has "withheld" audio of key video
Bryan Kohberger's attorney Anne Taylor said that prosecutors have not provided the full video that shows his car near the residence where four University of Idaho students were killed.
Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Gore, Ledecky and more
President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients on Friday.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar expected to be indicted, source says
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.
Former government employee charged with making false Jan. 6 accusations
Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata with tie is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
France's leader again doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine
Russia says the French president's remarks about a hypothetical troop deployment to Ukraine are "very important and very dangerous."
Here are the job candidates that employers are searching for most
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
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CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
What to know about the 2024 Kentucky Derby
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be held for the 150th time Saturday.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar expected to be indicted, source says
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.
Former government employee charged with making false Jan. 6 accusations
Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (May 5)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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Employers added 175,000 jobs last month, marking a hiring slowdown
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Here are the job candidates that employers are searching for most
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
Peloton, once hailed as the future of fitness, is now sucking wind
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy exits as it lays off more staff. What's ailing the fitness company?
Employer who fired 78-year-old must now pay her $78,000
A Georgia senior living community fired an elderly worker shortly after honoring her as an employee of the year, regulators allege.
IRS says number of audits about to surge. Here's who it is targeting.
The IRS is tapping Inflation Reduction Act funding to hire more agents and go after more tax cheats. Here's where it is focusing.
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Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar expected to be indicted, source says
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.
Former government employee charged with making false Jan. 6 accusations
Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
Some 100,000 "dreamers" likely to get Obamacare under new rule, White House says
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.
Hope Hicks called to testify at Trump trial
Hope Hicks, who was one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, has been called to the stand to testify at Trump's criminal trial in New York.
Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Gore, Ledecky and more
President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients on Friday.
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CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Want an easy way to relieve stress? Try this doctor-approved method.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO reports cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
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Man arrested 30 years after companion's disappearance in Belgium
The woman — identified by the Brussels Times as Annie De Poortere — disappeared on November 12, 1994.
Ex-U.K. leader Johnson turned away from polling station for forgetting ID
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station for failing to bring a photo ID - required under a law introduced by his government.
France's leader again doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine
Russia says the French president's remarks about a hypothetical troop deployment to Ukraine are "very important and very dangerous."
Search underway for missing Australian, American surfers in Mexico
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend have not been seen since April 27.
In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
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An exclusive look inside the making of singer Randy Travis' new AI-created song
Preview: More than a decade after a stroke robbed the country artist of his cherished singing voice, computer technology has helped create his new single, "Where That Came From."
Marc Summers unveils life story in one-man show
Marc Summers says bringing his play to New York City has been a "dream," after a career that's often has played out in front of a live audience.
Meet The Smashing Pumpkins new guitarist, Kiki Wong
Kiki Wong got her first guitar from Costco at 13 years old. Now she's joining The Smashing Pumpkins.
Marc Summers talks TV journey
The classic kids' game show "Double Dare" premiered in 1986, and was a massive success for Nickelodeon, which became one of the biggest cable channels of the 1990s. Behind much of that success was TV host Marc Summers. He's enjoyed a long career in front of and behind the camera, hosting and producing shows for Nick, Food Network and others. "CBS Mornings" met with the 72-year-old on the set of his new one-man play in New York City, called "The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers."
Walker Hayes shares his battle with addiction in new songs
Three years ago, Walter Hayes burst onto the music scene with "Fancy Like," a song that became a sensation and established his presence in the country music world.
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Microsoft expanding biometric passkey access
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
What is Sidechat? The controversial messaging app, explained
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
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.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Google makes antitrust closing arguments
Google made its closing arguments Thursday in the antitrust case brought by the Department of Justice. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Bumblebee nests are under attack – and it's killing their babies
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
Boeing to launch astronauts on new spacecraft
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Historic cicada event underway in parts of U.S.
For the first time since 1803, two groups of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground at the same time in parts of the Midwest and South. However, a small section of Central Illinois marks the only place where both the 13-year and 17-year cicadas are emerging in the same place. Dave Malkoff reports on the extraordinary event.
Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
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Man arrested 30 years after companion's disappearance in Belgium
The woman — identified by the Brussels Times as Annie De Poortere — disappeared on November 12, 1994.
NYC man pleads guilty to selling exotic animal parts
Usher Weiss, 26, must pay a $5,000 fine and surrender all contraband.
Idaho suspect's lawyer: Prosecution has "withheld" audio of key video
Bryan Kohberger's attorney Anne Taylor said that prosecutors have not provided the full video that shows his car near the residence where four University of Idaho students were killed.
Karen Read trial: Jurors to visit crime scene
Jurors in Karen Read's murder trial will travel to the scene of the alleged crime Friday. Read is accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022 by hitting him with her SUV, but Read's lawyers claim that she is being framed as part of a cover-up. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
How violence erupted at UCLA protest
Dozens of protesters were arrested on the University of California, Los Angeles campus as CBS News Radio affiliate KNX reporter Jon Baird reported live from the scene. Baird joins CBS News with more on how violence erupted in the middle of the night.
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In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
New NASA images show iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Strategist on possible Trump running mates
Former President Donald Trump is set to headline the Republican National Committee's spring donor retreat in Florida this weekend. Some potential vice presidential picks are expected to attend, including Sens. Marco Rubio, Tim Scott and J.D. Vance, along with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss that and the rest of the week's political news.
Preview: Randy Travis' new AI-assisted single
In 2013 country artist Randy Travis suffered a stroke, which robbed him of his singing voice. In this preview of a feature to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" May 5, Travis' longtime record producer Kyle Lehning discusses with correspondent Lee Cowan the process of using AI to create Travis' first song in more than a decade, "Where That Came From."
Hope Hicks takes stand in Trump trial
Former Trump campaign press secretary and White House communications director Hope Hicks has taken the stand in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial where he's accused of falsifying business records of payments to cover up alleged sex scandals. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on who Hope Hicks is and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down how important her testimony could be.
Microsoft expanding biometric passkey access
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
More crackdowns on campus protests
There was another crackdown on a protest over the war in Gaza Thursday night as police cleared an occupied library at Oregon's Portland State University. New video shows damage and graffiti inside the building. According to the Associated Press, more than 2,000 people have been arrested at college protests across the U.S. since April 18. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.