Google and Facebook reportedly "very close" to deal to pay for news content
Australia is poised to adopt legislation that would wreck the way the internet works, according to the tech companies.
Google PAC won't give to lawmakers who objected to Electoral College
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Google threatens to shut down in Australia over proposed tech law
The legislation would force big tech companies to pay news outlets to use their content. Google says that would make its business model unworkable.
What was social media's role in Capitol riot?
When a mob of pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, disturbing footage of the insurrection flooded social media platforms. It wasn't until days later in some cases that tech companies began taking a more rigid approach to monitoring their platforms with Twitter, followed closely by Facebook, banning President Trump then Apple, Google and Amazon cracking down on Parler, but some experts said the effort to censor potentially harmful content on the web came too late. Roger McNamee, author of the New York Times bestseller "Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe," joined CBSN to discuss.
Tech companies cutting off Parler could be a "kiss of death"
In wake of Capitol assault, Amazon suspends the social media forum from its web hosting service, saying violent content on the site violated its terms of service.
Google, Apple suspend Parler for not moderating violent posts
The suspension comes as numerous posts erupted on the app calling for more people to inflict violence in Washington, D.C.
Google workers form union in latest show of discontent
The Alphabet Workers Union will have an elected board of directors and be open to all employees and contractors.
Google slapped with third antitrust suit in 2 months
Thirty-five states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam say search giant illegally squashed competition.
Google sued by 10 states for alleged "anti-competitive conduct"
Suit announced by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is himself facing a legal probe over alleged misconduct, says Google is using "monopolistic power" to control online ad pricing.
Russia denies hacking U.S. federal agencies
Hackers breached several U.S. government agencies, including the Treasury and Commerce departments. Russia, a leading suspect behind the cyberattack, is denying any involvement. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more, and CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss the investigation, plus new data on the reach of misinformation on social media.
Google services including Gmail and YouTube suffer outage
Services including Google Drive and Google Classroom suffered a widespread outage on Monday morning.
Google's 2020 searches highlight one of strangest years ever
"Dalgona coffee" and "banana bread recipes" hit an all-time high in a year when coronavirus and the election dominated search results.
Google accused of firing employees pushing for workplace rights
Search giant "surveilled" and "interrogated" activist workers and then illegally fired two, labor watchdog charges.
Georgia Senate runoffs could be hampered by digital political ad bans
Facebook and Google banned political ads in the wake of the election to prevent abuse of their platforms, disinformation and confusion about the results.
Here's how Biden will work with Big Tech
Biden didn't campaign on tech, but he faces issues including social media regulation and bridging the digital divide.
How Biden may handle "Big Tech"
As President-elect Joe Biden begins work on his transition, there are growing questions about what the Biden administration's relationship might look like with the powerful tech industry. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more.
Small businesses say they can't afford to compete on Google
Some say their companies don't show up in Google searches unless they pay heavily on ads.
Big Tech, recovered from pandemic, reports record earnings
Amazon's profits tripled from a year ago, while Facebook and Google rode a major rebound in ad spending.
Tech CEOs testify before Senate
Members of the Senate Commerce Committee grilled the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google over how they moderate content on their platforms. Wednesday's hearing focused on the law known as Section 230, which protects social media companies from liability for content published by users. Politico technology reporter Steven Overly joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs face Senate grilling
Six days before the election, the heads of America's largest tech companies defended their regulation of online speech.
Tech CEOs clash with senators at hearing
CEOs from Facebook, Google and Twitter testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on the importance of the law known as Section 230, which protects social media companies from liability for content published by platform users. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson and Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN to discuss the battle over social media networks, censorship and free speech on their platforms.
What Big Tech can expect from next administration
Tech companies fear that a "blue wave" would bring more lawsuits, data privacy laws or even new enforcement agencies.
Department of Justice sues Google for antitrust violation
Feds and 11 states charge that search giant paid billions to carriers and web browsers to maintain its dominance.
DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against Google
Google is vowing to fight the Justice Department in court after prosecutors accused the company of locking out competition with an illegal monopoly. Jeff Pegues has more on the case.
DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against Google
The Department of Justice filed suit against Google for allegedly violating antitrust regulations. The DOJ alleges that Google, which is a division of Alphabet, paid billions of dollars to Apple and other mobile-phone manufacturers and web browser companies so they would keep Google as their default search engine. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
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Iran insists it's ready for a new U.S. attack as Trump arrives in China
Iran's military says it's trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as Trump predicts a "long talk" about the war with China's President Xi in Beijing.
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, orders new trial
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
Justice Department investigating oil market trading, sources say
The Justice Department is probing suspicious trading timed to market swings, two sources say.
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Trump promised to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo. It's mostly empty.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
Trump administration pauses Medicare enrollments for hospice providers
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it would be put a six-month moratorium on new Medicare enrollments by hospice and home health agencies to target fraud.
Convicted Utah author's son reveals new details about night his dad died
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year, CDC data shows
This marks the longest decline in overdose deaths in decades, according to preliminary government data.
How diet and nutrition may help boost your brain health
Alzheimer's Association CEO and president Joanne Pike shares some recommendations on which foods to eat, and which foods to limit, for better brain health. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
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Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year, CDC data shows
This marks the longest decline in overdose deaths in decades, according to preliminary government data.
Justice Department investigating oil market trading, sources say
The Justice Department is probing suspicious trading timed to market swings, two sources say.
Top U.S. CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, orders new trial
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
U.S. students' "reading recession" continuing but some places bucking the trend
Researchers say the U.S. is experiencing a "reading recession" that predates the pandemic. But some places are bucking the trend, chalking up higher test scores.
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Top U.S. CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China
The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.
Will Trump seek investment to join China in a "dark factory" future?
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
Businesses starting to receive their IEEPA tariff refunds
"I'd been checking the status feverishly to see if anything was in my bank account," one small business owner said.
Searing U.S. energy prices are driving the hottest inflation in years
CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach nearly 4% in 2027
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
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Justice Department investigating oil market trading, sources say
The Justice Department is probing suspicious trading timed to market swings, two sources say.
Trump administration pauses Medicare enrollments for hospice providers
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it would be put a six-month moratorium on new Medicare enrollments by hospice and home health agencies to target fraud.
Developer scraps Trump Tower Australia plans, citing Iran war
The Trump Organization says its former Australian construction partner is just distracting from "his own defaults and failures" as he bails on plans for a Trump Tower.
Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
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Trump promised to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo. It's mostly empty.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
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Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year, CDC data shows
This marks the longest decline in overdose deaths in decades, according to preliminary government data.
How diet and nutrition may help boost your brain health
Alzheimer's Association CEO and president Joanne Pike shares some recommendations on which foods to eat, and which foods to limit, for better brain health. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
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A recent survey by the Alzheimer's Association found most adults think maintaining brain health is very important, but they don't know what steps to take. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
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How exercise can improve brain health
Daily physical activity is one of the important steps to building healthy habits to lower the risk of dementia. As part of a three-part series, "Brain Health: From Awareness to Action," Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Joanne Pike joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on incorporating exercise into your routine as part of their "(re)think your brain" initiative. Learn more about their "6-Step Challenge" at rethinkyourbrain.org (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association)
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Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
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Bear kills worker at uranium mining company's facility in Canada
A black bear killed a man working for a Canadian uranium exploration and acquisition company in Saskatchewan.
Princess Kate visits Italy on first overseas trip after cancer treatment
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, is in Italy for her first foreign trip after undergoing cancer treatment.
Developer scraps Trump Tower Australia plans, citing Iran war
The Trump Organization says its former Australian construction partner is just distracting from "his own defaults and failures" as he bails on plans for a Trump Tower.
Menacing "monster wolf" robots in high demand to scare off bears
"Monster Wolf" is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.
Shots fired in Philippines Senate, where a wanted senator is holed up
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa of the Philippines is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in the killings of at least 32 people.
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Geena Davis talks new series "The Boroughs"
Actor Geena Davis talks about starring in the new series "The Boroughs," if there are parallels between herself and the character she plays, and why she's drawn to supernatural projects. She also addresses representation in the entertainment industry.
"Top Gun" celebrates 40 years
The action movie "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise, was released 40 years ago. To celebrate its anniversary, the film and its sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," are returning to AMC theaters nationwide for one week. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Stars of "Dutton Ranch" on reprising roles
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of "Dutton Ranch," sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising their "Yellowstone" roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks "Dutton Ranch"
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
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The good behind the rise of AI
Josh Tyrangiel, a producer, journalist and author, breaks down the potentially positive uses of artificial intelligence amid concerns. Tyrangiel explains how AI can help solve meaningful problems and breaks down its use in schools.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies at trial
In federal court on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified about his leadership and pushed back against claims made by co-founder Elon Musk. Musk, who has since launched his own AI company, is suing Altman and OpenAI, claiming it flipped its original structure as a neutral nonprofit in favor of a for-profit business.
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.
White House invites business titans on China trip
The White House invited 16 top U.S. executives to join President Trump on his trip to China. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the move could signal to Beijing.
Latest details on Musk-OpenAI court battle
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself against a lawsuit brought by his former business partner, Elon Musk. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins to unpack the case so far.
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Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, orders new trial
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Judge shot dead while heading to gym without her bodyguards
Lady Pachar was shot that day while traveling by car to a gym in the southwestern city of Machala.
Convicted Utah author's son reveals new details about night his dad died
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
New details about Boston-area highway gunman
The suspect who allegedly fired into a major road near Boston had prior criminal convictions. Jericka Duncan reports on new details about the shooting and the suspect.
Charges after Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
The Justice Department announced criminal charges against the ship operator in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse that killed six people in 2024. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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New data on skin cancer in the U.S. makes a stronger case for monitoring and preventative measures. Joseph Sardano, the CEO of Sensus Healthcare, joins CBS News with more details.
Trump in China for high-stakes summit with Xi
President Trump is meeting in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a highly-anticipated summit. The two world leaders are expected to discuss Iran, Taiwan, trade and more. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
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Gunshots were reported from inside the Philippines' senate building after a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court resisted arrest, officials said. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
Trump arrives in China as Iran war looms
President Trump touched down in Beijing on Wednesday ahead of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Courtney Kealy and Ramy Inocencio have the latest.
Elon Musk, Tim Cook joining Trump in China
Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook are attending the Trump-Xi summit in China, as talks on critical minerals and economic partnerships are expected. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more details.