FTC is eyeing apps that harm kids' privacy, chair says
Around the country, parents' concern has deepened over the impact of social media on kids.
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FTC to probe largest prescription benefit managers
Feds examining PBMs to determine what pharmacies are paid and how they choose where patients fill their prescriptions.
Should gun makers be held responsible for advertising?
The family of one of the victims of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is demanding information from gun manufacturer, Daniel Defense, on its marketing techniques. Mary Engle, executive vice president of policy for BBB National Programs, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss this issue.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal "on hold"
Elon Musk says his $44 billion takeover bid for Twitter is "on hold" as he seeks more information on the platform's spam accounts. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on that, plus how Musk is also reportedly facing a SEC investigation for late disclosure after buying a substantial stake in the company.
Gas prices and GDP raise concerns
Gas prices are once again rising, with the national average now around $4.14 per gallon. Democrats are proposing new legislation to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on price gouging. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Oklahoma passes tough new abortion bill
Following in Texas’ footsteps, Oklahoma lawmakers have approved legislation that bans abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy. Congress is moving toward empowering the Federal Trade Commission to crack down more on oil and gas companies. And James Corden announced he’s leaving "The Late Late Show" in the spring of 2023.
Feds sue TurboTax maker, alleging it lies about "free" filing
Federal regulators allege the popular tax prep tool isn't really free, as software maker claims in its ads.
FTC surveys Amazon, Walmart and 7 others in supply chain probe
Companies like Kraft Heinz have 45 days to submit documents related to pricing and profit margins, the FTC says.
Biden wants FTC to investigate gas prices
The cost of gasoline is up nearly 50% from a year ago, the latest Consumer Price Index showed.
Dad of journalist killed during live TV report takes on Facebook
Andy Parker says the company is violating its own terms of service in hosting videos on Facebook and its sibling service Instagram that glorify violence.
Investigating McDonald's McFlurry machines
The FTC is investigating McDonald's ice cream machines. Customers have joked for years about the McFlurry machines that seem to always be broken, and some workers and store managers say the machines are overly complicated and difficult to fix. Wall Street Journal restaurant reporter Heather Haddon, who first reported on the FTC investigation, joins Christina Ruffini on CBSN with details.
FTC refiles complaint against Facebook
The federal government has refiled a suit against Facebook, claiming the company is responsible for illegal monopoly activity. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain.
Feds double down in Facebook monopoly case
The Federal Trade Commission is doubling down on accusations the social media giant illegally squashes tech rivals.
Biden order could make it easier to quit
President Biden's latest executive order promoting competition in the U.S. economy could make it easier for Americans to quit their jobs. Mr. Biden is proposing the Federal Trade Commission curtail the use of noncompete agreements, which are contracts that often restrict lower-paid employees from taking another job within their industry. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
FTC votes to defend "right to repair" with "new vigor"
Allowing consumers to make repairs themselves keeps electronics "off the scrap heap," says PIRG campaign director.
Feds crack down on brothers behind 45 million illegal robocalls
Unlawful telemarketing campaign included millions of calls to those on FTC's Do Not Call Registry, agency says.
Facebook says FTC chair is too biased to pursue antitrust case
It's the second company after Amazon to ask the legal scholar to recuse herself from an antitrust investigation.
Biden signs order promoting economic competition
President Biden signed an executive order on Friday promoting economic competition, which will give his administration the power to crack down on some businesses who use monopolizing practices. Jeff Stein, an economics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden names leading critic of Big Tech as FTC head
The president's appointment of Lina Khan signals and aggressive approach toward tech giants.
Cryptocurrency investment scams soar 1,000% since fall
Scammers are posing as celebrities to poach bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from investors, the FTC said.
FTC finds over 400,000 COVID-related scams since pandemic
Americans have lost close to $400 million in fraud that seeks to exploit the pandemic, federal regulators said.
Consumers targeted in COVID-related scams
The Federal Trade Commission says it has tracked more than 400,000 scams related to COVID-19, and it warns more are on the horizon. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports.
University of Phoenix students to get $50 million in refunds
Settlement follows FTC claims that the for-profit college's ads misled students about their job prospects.
How FTC missed chance to rein in Google
A new report reveals how Federal Trade Commission's antitrust regulators missed an opportunity to challenge Google's dominance of the search engine space in 2013. Politico reporter Leah Nylen joins CBSN AM to discuss the findings.
FTC opens probe into Big Tech's data collection practices
Federal regulators order Amazon, Facebook and others to detail how they use people's personal data.
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Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee
It happened the day after an aide to ex-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told the panel Cipollone pushed back on Trump's efforts to go to the Capitol on January 6.
Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice today
Jackson will be sworn in on Thursday at noon, when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official.
2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
Rep. Jamie Raskin defends Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony
An attorney for Cassidy Hutchinson, who gave blockbuster testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, said she "stands by all of the testimony she provided yesterday."
Arrest warrant for woman who accused Emmett Till found nearly 70 years later in basement
Emmett Till's relatives say they want Carolyn Bryant Donham brought to justice.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R&B star R. Kelly was facing 25 years in prison when he was sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
Convicted leaker Reality Winner asks Biden for pardon
Winner spent four years in prison for leaking a top-secret document in 2017.
Woman shot in head and killed while pushing baby stroller in NYC
The suspect remains at large. The child wasn't hurt. No motive was known.
Judge clears Trump of contempt in New York fraud investigation
The judge had demanded affidavits from dozens of Trump Organization employees and attorneys, and Trump himself is scheduled to be deposed next month.
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Texans view state's economic growth as good but feel higher prices' pinch
Most Texans are having to drive less and cut back on spending.
Researchers warn Cape Cod beachgoers: "Large sharks are here"
July tends to be when great white sharks appear in earnest as the cape's waters warm, scientists say.
Details emerge about how bear attack victim was found in remote wilderness
The man had bear spray but the bear surprised him and he didn't have time to use it, the sheriff's statement said.
The other Manchin in D.C.: Gayle Manchin and her work for Appalachia
"I'm probably one of the few people in the world that doesn't think of 'politics' as a dirty word," Gayle Manchin said.
These U.S. companies are covering travel costs for abortions
Bellwethers from finance, technology and retail industries are bankrolling workers who need to access reproductive services.
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Texans view state's economic growth as good but feel higher prices' pinch
Most Texans are having to drive less and cut back on spending.
Salmonella found in world's biggest chocolate plant
It's run by Swiss giant Barry Callebaut, in Belgium. Production's been stopped. The company says it's unlikely any contaminated chocolate has made it to store shelves.
These U.S. companies are covering travel costs for abortions
Bellwethers from finance, technology and retail industries are bankrolling workers who need to access reproductive services.
Abortion pill: Can women in anti-abortion states still get it?
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Why data privacy is a concern in the wake of Roe reversal
With abortion now illegal or severely restricted in half of U.S. states, Big Tech companies face calls to limit tracking.
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Texans view state's economic growth as good but feel higher prices' pinch
Most Texans are having to drive less and cut back on spending.
The other Manchin in D.C.: Gayle Manchin and her work for Appalachia
"I'm probably one of the few people in the world that doesn't think of 'politics' as a dirty word," Gayle Manchin said.
Former Jan. 6 panel investigator launches run for Missouri Senate seat
John F. Wood will need to collect 10,000 signatures by Aug. 1 to get on the ballot.
Florida may be "last oasis" for abortion in the South — but a 15-week ban looms
The 15-week ban is slated to go into effect on Friday — but several groups are challenging the law.
Convicted leaker Reality Winner asks Biden for a pardon
Winner spent four years in prison for leaking a top-secret document in 2017.
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These U.S. companies are covering travel costs for abortions
Bellwethers from finance, technology and retail industries are bankrolling workers who need to access reproductive services.
State abortion bans face legal challenges
Last week's Supreme Court decision which struck down Roe v. Wade has left a patchwork of state laws, and created confusion about where women can go for an abortion. As Omar Villafranca reports, many are going to Florida.
Abortion pill: Can women in anti-abortion states still get it?
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
FDA warns against baby neck floats after death and hospitalization
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
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Putin fires back, says Western leaders would look "disgusting" shirtless
At the G7 summit in Spain, several mocked the famous photo of the bare-chested Russian president riding a horse.
Salmonella found in world's biggest chocolate plant
It's run by Swiss giant Barry Callebaut, in Belgium. Production's been stopped. The company says it's unlikely any contaminated chocolate has made it to store shelves.
Ben & Jerry's to return to West Bank as Unilever sells Israeli assets
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
Journalist killed, daughter wounded while leaving house in Mexico
He is the 12th journalist killed this year in the country.
Lone surviving attacker from 2015 Paris attacks sentenced to life in prison
The court found that his explosives vest malfunctioned, dismissing his argument that he ditched the vest because he decided not to follow through with his attack.
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Queer artists are reclaiming religion for the kids they used to be
As movements like #exvangelicals continue to grow, CBS News spoke to three queer artists who have reclaimed elements of their religion in their art.
Mira Sorvino reflects on her career
Actress Mira Sorvino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her movie, "Most Guys Are Losers," her career and why "Romy" from “Romy and Michele's High School Reunion” is one of her favorite roles.
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James Corden brings "The Late Late Show" to London for the last time
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
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Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
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West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
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Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Manhunt on for gunman who shot and wounded 2 deputies in Alabama
One of the wounded deputies is in critical condition.
2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face the death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
U.S. homicide clearance rate at all-time low
CBS News is launching a new investigative series that looks at the disturbing rise in unsolved murder cases nationwide. CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports, and CBS News investigative data journalist Christopher Hacker joins Lana Zak to discuss more on the findings.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R&B star R. Kelly was facing 25 years in prison when he was sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
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SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be sworn in as a Supreme Court associate justice at noon -- just when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official. Emmett Till’s family is demanding an arrest - after an unserved warrant was found 66 years later, charging Carolyn Bryant Donham in his 1955 kidnapping. And pack patience for any July 4 travel. Besides flights being canceled all week -- AAA says road travel is expected to hit an all-time high.
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