Facebook let companies access users' friends data
Zuckerberg 2012 email: Sharing "may be good for the world but it's not good for us unless people also share back to Facebook"
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Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg requested investigation into George Soros
Sandberg's request came after Soros criticized Facebook in a speech in Davos, Switzerland
Is it time for Zuckerberg to go?
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his company have faced intense criticism over the last year, with some calling for him to resign. John Stoll, a business columnist for the Wall Street Journal, wonders if Zuckerberg should leave the company he built — before it's too late.
Facebook executive grilled by unprecedented group of lawmakers from 9 countries
The hearing comes just days after a British Member of Parliament seized a cache of documents that Facebook has spent months fighting to keep sealed
Parliament seizes Facebook docs that American court ordered sealed
The documents, from a lawsuit in California, could shed light on actions by Facebook executives
Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg under fire as scandals mount
Despite calls for new leadership at Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said both he and she are staying
Facebook CEO defends company amid scandals
Mark Zuckerberg, in an interview Tuesday night on CNN, defended his company amid allegations it concealed Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. He also said it's "not the plan" the step down as CEO.
Facebook's CEO says resigning isn't "the plan," amid series of scandals
"I am responsible for everything that happens here," Facebook's CEO told CNN in an interview Tuesday night
3 more countries join committee targeting Zuckerberg
Elected officials from eight countries are now part of an unprecedented effort to probe disinformation and election meddling across the globe
Senators press Facebook for response to reports that they retaliated against critics
Democratic senators sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg requesting that he respond to reports that the company retaliated against its critics
Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg to CBS: "We absolutely did not pay anyone to create fake news"
Facebook COO refutes claims made against her in a scathing New York Times report
George Soros' foundation blasts "Facebook’s smear campaign"
The New York Times reports that Facebook hired a public relations firm to tie its critics to the billionaire philanthropist
Zuckerberg won't address unprecedented gathering of parliaments probing disinformation
Facebook says its CEO "is not able to be in London on November 27th" to attend the "international grand committee" of at least five governments investigating disinformation and election influencing
"We can hold him in contempt": Will Zuckerberg address officials?
As more nations investigating election influence demand meeting with Facebook's CEO, pressure is building for the social media baron to respond
5 nations demand Zuckerberg testify
The U.K., Canada, Argentina, Ireland and Australia are demanding that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testify on misinformation and influence campaigns on the site. The international committee is unprecedented. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates and CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss.
U.K.-Canada committee wants to question Zuckerberg on Facebook's "malign use"
Peeved that the Facebook CEO has no-showed their investigations, the two Parliaments are joining together to apply pressure
Facebook is caught in an ever-tightening squeeze
It has to spend heavily on solving hate-speech and security problems while showing results that keep investors happy
"Far from an honest mistake": Facebook accused of inflating ad data
A group of advertisers say the social media giant knowingly inflating the amount of time users viewed videos by as much as 900 percent
Facebook working on "unsend" button for messages
The social network has been working on an "unsend" function, six months after CEO Mark Zuckerberg's messages to users suddenly disappeared from their inboxes
Facebook says it will ban voting misinformation ahead of midterms
The expanded policy includes statements about whether a ballot will be counted and misleading posts about how to vote
Commentary: Is this the future of American politics?
The 2020 presidential field may have as many TV stars as traditional politicians
Bezos ends Gates' 24-year run atop Forbes 400
Gates' 24-year run as the wealthiest person is over -- while President Donald Trump drops to 259th place on Forbes 400
Details on the Facebook security breach
Fifty million Facebook users were impacted after hackers exploited a vulnerability on the social network. The tech giant says it is doing a thorough investigation into the incident. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson and CBS News contributor and WIRED editor-in-chief Nick Thompson joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
WhatsApp co-founder: "I sold my users' privacy" to Facebook
"I made a choice and a compromise," Brian Acton said about the 2014 sale to Facebook for $22 billion
Facebook's struggle with hate speech in Myanmar
"It led to riots. People died. I mean this really is a life and death situation"
White House declassifies info on secret FBI probe into Trump's firing of Comey
The FBI investigated whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen as soon as today
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
Abdul El-Sayed says "there's a lot of healing to do" after Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed has a narrow led in the state's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
El-Sayed holds narrow lead in tight Michigan Democratic Senate primary race
Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary race remains unsettled, with progressive Abdul El-Sayed holding onto a narrow lead over moderate Haley Stevens with votes still being counted.
Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles in Iran war, sources say
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestreaming acts of self-harm, officials say
In the livestream, which has since been taken down, Hilton appears to be bloodied and in a distressed mental state.
Norah O'Donnell: 7 things I learned from trainer Kira Stokes
Kira Stokes, who has been in the fitness industry for three decades, taught me to treat movement as medicine for both your body and mind.
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Abdul El-Sayed says "there's a lot of healing to do" after Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed has a narrow led in the state's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
Disney partners with TikTok to offer creator content on its app
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestreaming acts of self-harm, officials say
In the livestream, which has since been taken down, Hilton appears to be bloodied and in a distressed mental state.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen as soon as today amid talks
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
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Disney partners with TikTok to offer creator content on its app
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Chipotle removes jalapeños linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Dow soars 900 points on strong corporate profits, hopes of Iran deal
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
More adult children live at home now than during the pandemic
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
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Abdul El-Sayed says "there's a lot of healing to do" after Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed has a narrow led in the state's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
Rep. Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid after sexual harassment allegations
The House Ethics Committee said there is "substantial reason to believe" Rep. Chuck Edwards violated House rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces. Edwards denied any wrongdoing.
Former Virginia Gov. Youngkin launches new conservative policy group
The group, called Empowering America's Parents, will focus on expanding awareness about the Education Freedom Tax Credit.
House Democrats targeting 12 new GOP districts, including Lauren Boebert's seat
With 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen as soon as today amid talks
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
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Norah O'Donnell: 7 things I learned from trainer Kira Stokes
Kira Stokes, who has been in the fitness industry for three decades, taught me to treat movement as medicine for both your body and mind.
Exercise: Your Insurance Policy for the Future
In this episode of Healthful, Norah O'Donnell is joined by her personal trainer and fitness expert, Kira Stokes. Since they started exercising together 12 years ago, Kira pushed Norah to lift heavier weights - something Norah initially resisted. Norah has since learned that you lose up to 8-percent of your muscle mass every decade after the age of 30. The two discuss the emotional connection between movement and mental health, how to get started exercising, and what about those weighted vests! Plus - Norah answers what her favorite and least favorite exercises are. We'd love to hear what topics you want to hear covered on Healthful. Text Norah at 202-217-1107.
Chipotle suspected in salmonella outbreak
At least 110 people have fallen ill from salmonella in Minnesota, the vast majority of whom reported having eaten at the Mexican chain Chipotle. Tom Hanson has the story.
Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
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Popular influencer shot dead during livestream outside restaurant
Cesar Gastelum, who had more than 600,000 followers on TikTok, was broadcasting with two friends when he was killed.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen as soon as today amid talks
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
Video shows drone attacking a street vendor in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the footage shows how Russian soldiers "take pleasure in killing" civilians.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles, sources say
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
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Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Ariana Grande on her plans to take break
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Jordan Roth talks "The Shards"
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
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Disney partners with TikTok to offer creator content on its app
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
Myspace plans relaunch
Y2K nostalgia is in full swing -- and soon, 2000s social media site Myspace may be making a full comeback to the World Wide Web. TechRadar editor-at-large Lance Ulanoff shares his reaction.
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.
SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Top AI execs may meet with Trump officials
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
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Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
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Crime
What is postpartum psychosis?
Massachusetts mom Lindsay Clancy is on trial for murder after she allegedly killed her three children. Her lawyers say that she was overmedicated during her mental health crisis, which sparked postpartum psychosis. Dr. Veerle Bergink, director of Mount Sinai Women's Mental Health Center, explains more about postpartum mental health.
Lindsay Clancy speaks in court at her trial
In court on Tuesday, Lindsay Clancy spoke for the first time as she agreed to a "stipulation of facts" that would fast-track her trial. Her lawyers claim she was mentally ill and not responsible for her actions when she killed her three young children. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Popular influencer shot dead during livestream outside restaurant
Cesar Gastelum, who had more than 600,000 followers on TikTok, was broadcasting with two friends when he was killed.
Lindsay Clancy speaks in court for first time
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy testifies in court
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, expected to leave large crater
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Abdul El-Sayed on Democratic Party, Israel
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed talks with "CBS Mornings" about the Senate primary race against Rep. Haley Stevens, spending for Israel and other allies and how the Democratic Party can unite.
Trump touts progress on Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz could be open soon. Meanwhile, concerns are growing over the apparent depletion of U.S. military stockpiles. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the latest.
Man arrested near Trump golf club
Police arrested a man near the Trump National Golf Club in California, saying that they found a gun and ammunition in his car. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Stevens closely trails El-Sayed
Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Ed O'Keefe have the latest details.
Myspace plans relaunch
Y2K nostalgia is in full swing -- and soon, 2000s social media site Myspace may be making a full comeback to the World Wide Web. TechRadar editor-at-large Lance Ulanoff shares his reaction.