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Mexico's Cemex could gain from U.S. border wall; Verizon reportedly eyes Charter Communications; and Mark Zuckerberg reconsiders Hawaii land suits. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
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Mexico's Cemex could gain from U.S. border wall; Verizon reportedly eyes Charter Communications; and Mark Zuckerberg reconsiders Hawaii land suits. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Proposed legislation in Hawaii is taking aim at Mark Zuckerberg over his purchase of a huge spread on the island of Kauai. Some Hawaiians say they have a legal and moral claim to the land, tracing their ancestry and connection to the place back generations. Now, Zuckerberg is "reconsidering" his legal battles. John Blackstone reports.
Steve Mnuchin faces Senate confirmation hearing; most Americans think U.S. will pay for Mexican border wall; and Mark Zuckerberg sues to protect Hawaii estate. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Mark Zuckerberg is defending Oculus Rift, the virtual reality headset company he purchased in 2014, from allegations that it stole technology from a video game publisher. CNET associate editor Dan Graziano joins CBSN with more details on the lawsuit.
Critics say Facebook should have done more to stop false news stories from spreading during the campaign season. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the idea that phony stories influenced the election is "crazy." CNET's Dan Ackerman joins CBSN to discuss Facebook's role in helping to shape public opinion.
Fortune magazine is revealing its Businessperson of the Year list. They evaluated 10 different metrics, including company financial performance. It also looked at more personal criteria like business influence and leadership style. Fortune editor-in-chief Alan Murray joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss who made the list.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing backlash for building a wall on his Hawaii property. Residents in the area say it is "immense" and blocks their view. CBS affiliate KGMB in Honolulu has the story.
Even the founder of Facebook isn't immune to hacking. A hacker group was able to break into Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter and Pinterest accounts. Elaine Quijano has more.
Facebook says it has found no evidence of systematic political bias in its "Trending Topics" feature. American Conservative Union chairman Matt Schlapp joins CBSN with his reaction to the results of Facebook's investigation into the alleged suppression of conservative content.
Bernie Sanders was defiant Wednesday, saying his campaign did not encourage the chaos at Nevada's Democratic convention over the weekend; The creative mind behind one of the most popular television ad campaigns passed away last week.
Facebook held a summit with 15 leading conservatives Wednesday to, as Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg said, "Have a direct conversation about what Facebook stands for." The social media site has been criticized for reports that it censors conservative news. John Blackstone has more.
Some leading conservatives are heading to Silicon Valley to sit down with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the "trending topics" controversy first reported by Gizmodo. CBS' Jan Crawford explains what the entrepreneur is expected to tell them.
A group of influential conservatives will gather Wednesday at Facebook's Silicon Valley headquarters. The highly-anticipated meeting with CEO Mark Zuckerberg follows allegations Facebook suppressed politically conservative stories from its "trending topics." Jan Crawford reports.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will have a meeting with conservative leaders this week amid accusations that the social media site has a liberal political bias. CNET senior editor Dan Ackerman joins CBSN to discuss the details.
Mark Lane, a leading JFK assassination conspiracy theorist, has died. Lane challenged the Warren report conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in his best-selling book. He was 89.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is defending his company against claims that the site is politically biased. But Gizmodo technology editor Michael Nunez told "CBS This Morning" that Facebook employees favor liberal stories in the trends section. Jan Crawford has more.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is defending his company against accusations of political bias. He invited conservative leaders to meet about a report that said the site favors liberal views in its trending topics. Jan Crawford reports on how Facebook is being forced to reveal secrets.
UFOs and aliens have always fascinated people, but a new project announced this week by famed physicist Stephen Hawking, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Russian billionaire Yuri Milner takes space exploration and the search for intelligent life in the universe a step further. Jeffrey Kluger, Time magazine’s editor-at-large, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the implications of the venture.
At Facebook's F8 developer's conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg blasted what he called “fearful voices” who want to limit trade and build walls -- a barely-veiled attack on GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump. He also unveiled the company's ambitious roadmap for the next decade with goals of developing artificial intelligence, advancing virtual reality and increasing connectivity through drone-delivered Internet service. John Blackstone reports.
Facebook is planning big changes for the future, with messengerbots and planes that will provide internet for millions around the world. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg made the accouncement, and also got a little political during the Facebook F8 developer's conference in San Francisco. CNET senior writer Ben Rubin joins CBSN to talk about the future of Facebook.
Forbes magazine's 2016 list of billionaires features 1,810 billionaires around the world, down 16 from last year. Those billionaires have a total net worth of almost $6.5 trillion. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is the richest for the third year in a row with $75 billion. Forbes assistant managing editor of wealth Luisa Kroll joins "CBS This Morning” to reveal the list.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is calling out his employees after someone erased the "Black Lives Matter" slogan from the signature wall at the company's headquarters. NewYorker.com editor Nick Thompson joins CBSN with more.
ISIS targets the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter in a new video, a rescue ship needs a rescue of its own, and more. Here are today's most clicked on stories from CBSNews.com.
Facebook's Oversight Board is reviewing President Trump's ban from company's platforms. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Elaine Quijano to discuss if the former president could be allowed back on Facebook and Instagram.
After meeting with his national security team, President Obama decided to address the nation; orchestras are looking for new ways to fill seats and they're turning to unlikely tunes to achieve that
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various traditions.
The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces.
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Actor Mandy Patinkin and writer and director Aram Rappaport are behind the new murder mystery series, "The Artist," which is a work of historical fiction set in the Gilded Age. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about the series and how it got started. Patinkin also reflects on the life of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
In late 19th-century Florida, hunters pushed flamingos into functional extinction. But something changed over the last 25 years when hurricanes in the Caribbean chased them into the Everglades. Mark Strassmann reports.
Thousands traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual tree lighting ceremony in Manger Square -- the first such celebration since 2023. As Imtiaz Tyab reports, there's hope for a brighter future and lasting peace.
At least two people were killed, and about 20 others were taken to hospitals, after a gas leak is believed to have sparked two explosions and a fire at a nursing home in Pennsylvania. Lilia Luciano has more on the victims and the investigation.
The hills of Altadena, California, scorched at the beginning of this year by a wildfire, are now sliding amid heavy rain. Andres Gutierrez spoke to one homeowner who plans to ride out the storm. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
The Christmas Eve drive was anything but a holiday gift for many across Los Angeles as heavy rain turned roads into rivers in some areas. At LAX, the last-minute dash to make it home before Christmas had flyers lining up early hoping the storm didn't keep them grounded. Kris Van Cleave reports.