Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson vows company will continue
Watson said last week's closure announcement was "premature." The media startup is facing questions about its operations.
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Ozy to shut down after questions about media company's claims
Closure comes less than a week after allegations that its co-founder impersonated a YouTube executive.
Carlos Watson on 2016 race
Carlos Watson, founder and CEO of OZY Media, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss some of the latest news in politics, including the presidential candidates' battle over foreign policy and Hillary Clinton's new positive campaign ad. OZY Media has also launched an eight-hour documentary series airing on PBS called "The Contenders: 16 for '16," which examines some of the most influential presidential campaigns in modern history.
Milton on path for Florida landfall as potentially historic major hurricane
Hurricane Milton was barreling across the Gulf of Mexico as a powerful Category 5 storm on a path headed toward Tampa, Florida.
Afghan national arrested for plotting ISIS-inspired Election Day terrorist attack
Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was charged with planning a terrorist attack in the U.S. on Election Day.
Supreme Court probes limits of ATF rule regulating ghost guns
The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost guns to the same requirements as commercially made firearms.
Maps show forecast path of Hurricane Milton toward Florida
Forecasters predict Hurricane Milton is on a path to make landfall around the Tampa Bay area late Wednesday or early Thursday as a major hurricane.
Disney World joins theme park closures ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton's approach has Disney World readying to close its doors along with other theme parks across Florida.
Trump gifted Putin a COVID test machine early in pandemic, book claims
In his new book "War," Bob Woodward claims Donald Trump has had at least seven phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office.
"The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
TikTok sued by multiple states over app's impact on kids' health
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
Harris and Trump's positions on Iran and Israel as tensions flare
The next president will have to manage a delicate situation as the threat of an all-out war escalates.
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Trump gifted Putin a COVID test machine early in pandemic, book claims
In his new book "War," Bob Woodward claims Donald Trump has had at least seven phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office.
Video shows dozens of hungry raccoons surrounding Washington home
A woman in Poulsbo, northwest of Seattle, spent decades feeding raccoons. Six weeks ago, that turned into a problem for her.
Omaha neighborhood sees quiet battle between red and blue dots
Nebraska awards electoral votes by congressional district, and Omaha is at the heart of the state's second district.
Afghan national arrested for plotting ISIS-inspired Election Day terrorist attack
Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was charged with planning a terrorist attack in the U.S. on Election Day.
North Carolina Republican pushes back on hurricane misinformation
Rep. Chuck Edwards debunked some of misleading information spread by former President Donald Trump and others.
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Americans are flocking to U.S. regions most threatened by climate change
The number of Americans moving to high-risk areas from low- and moderate-risk areas has doubled after the pandemic.
Disney World joins theme park closures ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton's approach has Disney World readying to close its doors along with other theme parks across Florida.
Hurricane Milton snarls travel by air, land and sea. Here's what to know.
Hurricane Milton is scrapping hundreds of U.S. flights and forcing cruise ships to take evasive action.
Hurricane fraud is on the rise, feds warn. Beware these scams.
Hurricanes Milton and Helene are likely to bring out scammers eager to exploit people's impulse to help those in need. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Kamala Harris proposes Medicare pay for more in-home health care
Still, Vice President Kamala Harris "The View" co-hosts that "not a thing" comes to mind that she would do differently than President Biden.
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Trump gifted Putin a COVID test machine early in pandemic, book claims
In his new book "War," Bob Woodward claims Donald Trump has had at least seven phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office.
Omaha neighborhood sees quiet battle between red and blue dots
Nebraska awards electoral votes by congressional district, and Omaha is at the heart of the state's second district.
Afghan national arrested for plotting ISIS-inspired Election Day terrorist attack
Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was charged with planning a terrorist attack in the U.S. on Election Day.
North Carolina Republican pushes back on hurricane misinformation
Rep. Chuck Edwards debunked some of misleading information spread by former President Donald Trump and others.
Nebraska Senate race surprise: It's "more competitive than it should be"
Independent Dan Osborn is running a surprisingly competitive Senate race in deep-red Nebraska in his bid to unseat two-term Sen. Deb Fischer.
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"The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
3 reasons behind the rise in breast cancer, including some you can control
There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, an American Cancer Society report shows, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.
How living in extended-stay hotels can affect the health of poor kids
Living in extended-stay hotels, often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness, can lead to or exacerbate various children's physical and mental health issues, advocates say.
Research on worms leads to Nobel Prize
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
CDC to screen travelers for Marburg, as outbreak of Ebola-like disease grows
The CDC will urge Americans to "reconsider nonessential travel" to Rwanda.
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Brazil's Supreme Court lifts ban on social media site X
In late August, Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered that X be suspended in Brazil after owner Elon Musk refused to name a legal representative in Brazil.
Harris and Trump's positions on Iran and Israel as tensions flare
The next president will have to manage a delicate situation as the threat of an all-out war escalates.
CBS News' Marwan al-Ghoul on a year trapped in the Israel-Hamas war
CBS News relies on producer Marwan al-Ghoul to help tell the story of the war in Gaza, where he and his family have been trapped for a year.
Public's help sought to identify women in 46 cold cases
The original initiative launched to identify 22 women saw about 1,800 tips received from the public.
Israel and Hamas at war: A timeline of major events since Oct. 7, 2023
A look at key moments since Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel, sparking a war that, a year later, threatens to ignite the Middle East.
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How Lisa Marie Presley's matching tattoo with son Ben helped her grieve
Lisa Marie Presley found a unique way to honor her connection with her son Benjamin Keough after he died in 2020.
7 revealing moments from Oprah's interview with Elvis' granddaughter
Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, shares intimate details about her famous family in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, which includes never-before-heard audio recordings from Lisa Marie Presley.
"The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Read an excerpt of Lisa Marie Presley's memoir, "From Here to the Great Unknown"
The late Lisa Marie Presley and her daughter, Riley Keough, give a raw look inside their famous family's lives at Graceland and beyond in a new memoir.
Riley Keough on emotional journey completing Lisa Marie Presley's memoir
On Tuesday, Oprah Winfrey announced "From Here to the Great Unknown" is her latest book club selection.
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TikTok sued by multiple states over app's impact on kids' health
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it
Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.
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.
What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
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Research on worms leads to Nobel Prize
Two scientists' groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
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Supreme Court hears arguments around ghost guns
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving ghost guns, which are assembled with build-it-yourself kits sold online with no background checks. The justices appeared to signal they were leaning toward upholding the Biden administration's crackdown on the guns, which would require serial numbers and background checks. Jan Crawford reports.
Retired Houston officer gets 60 years for deaths of couple during drug raid
A former Houston police officer was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the murder of a married couple during a raid that revealed corruption in the narcotics unit.
TikTok addictive features allegations
14 attorneys general allege in several lawsuits filed against TikTok that the social media app is harming children's mental health and relies on "addictive features." Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell broke down the commonwealth's allegations Tuesday.
Public's help sought to identify women in 46 cold cases
The original initiative launched to identify 22 women saw about 1,800 tips received from the public.
Only suspect in Maddie McCann case acquitted of unrelated rape charges
A court in Germany has acquitted Christian Brueckner, the only suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann, on unrelated rape and sexual abuse charges.
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SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Stormy weather, approaching hurricane, threaten launch delays
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
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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.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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CBS News producer in Gaza on one year of war
In the year since Israel declared war on Hamas in retaliation for the Oct. 7 terrorist attack, Gaza's health ministry estimates more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed, many of them women and children. With limited access to the territory, CBS News relies on producer Marwan al-Ghoul to show the world what is happening there. Warning: some of the images are disturbing.
Americans spending more time at home: Study
Some think Americans became homebodies during the pandemic. However, a new Princeton University study found that the average amount of time Americans spent at home had been increasing from 2003 to 2019, with the all-time high occurring in 2020. Princeton University sociology professor Patrick Sharkey joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
Why Hurricane Milton is so strong
Florida's Gulf Coast region sees many hurricanes, but the storms have grown significantly stronger in the past few years. Hurricane Milton, which is heading towards the Tampa Bay area, has maximum sustained wind speeds of 165 miles per hour, as meteorologists and politicians call it potentially catastrophic. CBS News chief meteorologist and hurricane specialist Ivan Cabrera explains why the storm is so strong.
Hezbollah, Israel trade strikes
On Tuesday, Hezbollah forces fired a barrage of rockets at Israel while more Israeli troops crossed the border into southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military killed the potential next leader of the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday after killing its leader Hassan Nasrallah last month. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports on the recent fighting.
New book details Trump, Putin calls
A new book from veteran journalist Bob Woodward claims former President Donald Trump has had at least seven calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office. Woodward's book, "War," also reveals Trump sent Putin a COVID-19 testing kit early on in the pandemic. Scott MacFarlane has more.