DOJ investigating TikTok parent company for possible spying on U.S. citizens
News of the probe comes as U.S. lawmakers have ramped up calls for action against the widely popular social media app.
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News of the probe comes as U.S. lawmakers have ramped up calls for action against the widely popular social media app.
When an interview clip of Gwyneth Paltrow talking about her wellness routine was shared on TikTok, the comments were peppered with one phrase: "almond mom."
The Biden administration is calling for TikTok's China-based parent company to divest itself or face a possible U.S. ban. But TikTok's CEO told The Wall Street Journal that's not the answer. Wall Street Journal reporter Stu Woo joins CBS News to discuss his interview.
TikTok said Wednesday that the Biden administration has asked the social media platform to divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or potentially face a nationwide ban. Anna Werner has the details.
"If protecting national security is the objective, divestment doesn't solve the problem," a TikTok spokesperson told CBS News in a statement.
Millions of social media users are experimenting with hyperrealistic AI-powered filters to enhance their looks.
Four dead after midair plane collison in central Florida; Bipartisan bill would crack down on TikTok.
A restaurant waiter at an Omaha restaurant made a TikTok thanking Jason Derulo for giving him a $5,000 tip.
The growing number of Democrats backing a ban on the massively popular video app reflects an increased willingness to confront Beijing, experts say.
U.S. intelligence officials said China poses "the most consequential threat" to the nation's national security. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more on the key takeaways from Wednesday's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on the most significant worldwide threats.
It all started with a daughter's TikTok to help her family's struggling restaurant, and ended with another influencer and a community coming together to save it. David Begnaud reports.
"Project Clover" is intended to strengthen existing protections for user data in Europe.
A new bipartisan proposal could expand White House power to restrict TikTok and other apps tied to China. A dozen Democratic and Republican senators have co-sponsored the bill. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Senators introduced a bill Tuesday that would enable the government to take action to block foreign technology products like TikTok. Axios technology reporter Ashley Gold speaks with CBS News about the proposed legislation.
The trend of making and consuming "borgs," or "blackout rage gallons," became popular on TikTok.
A bipartisan Senate bill announced Tuesday seeks to give the executive branch more power to regulate TikTok and other tech companies with foreign ties.
The White House said it supports the legislation, the first time it has formally endorsed a plan that could lead to a ban on TikTok.
A TikToker named Bella says her mom, who is deaf, didn't watch the Super Bowl. But Bella wanted her mom to see Justina Miles, the ASL performer during Rihanna's halftime show. She filmed her mom's priceless reaction to the performance, and it has gone viral.
The break from TikTok comes after Ms. Rachel and her co-star, Jules, who uses they/them pronouns, started receiving backlash online last month.
In case you missed it, new words were added to Dictionary.com and we learned how to stay safe in the midst of bears. Pro tip: Don't push your slower friends down so you can escape.
TikTok has announced that it will implement a one-hour time limit for users under the age of 18. Under the new restrictions, kids and teens would have to enter a passcode to continue scrolling. Axios senior business reporter Hope King joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers to discuss.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly is slashing the price of insulin to no more than $35 a month. A key House committee has voted to give President Biden the power to ban TikTok. And the second time was a charm: SpaceX and NASA launched a four man crew to the space station after an aborted launch earlier this week.
The popular social media app TikTok announced it will roll out a 60-minute daily limit for all users under the age of 18. Sara Morrison, a senior reporter for Vox, joins CBS News to discuss.
Several countries and territories share U.S. officials' concern that data TikTok controls could end up in the hands of China's government.
The move could curb amount of time teens spend on platform, but many will be able to bypass limit by entering passcode.
Trump says he scrapped a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf allies as "serious negotiations" on a peace deal are underway.
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement deal between the Justice Department and Mr. Trump.
Four Republicans voted with nearly all Democrats to advance the Iran war powers measure, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joining the Republican defectors for the first time.
One Republican lawyer close to the administration told CBS News that they expect the fund to face court challenges even though "a lot of people in MAGA world are already counting their money."
The indictment, which was first reported by CBS News, marks the latest in a series of probes by the Justice Dept. related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Luigi Mangione supporters have loudly made their feelings known outside every court appearance, but several are now in court with official press passes.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
Luigi Mangione supporters have loudly made their feelings known outside every court appearance, but several are now in court with official press passes.
The indictment, which was first reported by CBS News, marks the latest in a series of probes by the Justice Dept. related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A summer job was once a seasonal tradition for millions of American teenagers. No more — here's why fewer young people are expected to clock in when school ends.
Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.
Buyers can still find lower-cost homes in some midsize cities, especially across the Rust Belt and Sun Belt, a new analysis finds.
A summer job was once a seasonal tradition for millions of American teenagers. No more — here's why fewer young people are expected to clock in when school ends.
Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.
Buyers can still find lower-cost homes in some midsize cities, especially across the Rust Belt and Sun Belt, a new analysis finds.
Many Americans are signaling disapproval of the technology amid fears that it will eclipse already competitive entry-level jobs.
Police in Spain arrested the son of Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of the Spanish fashion brand Mango, for allegedly having played a role in his December 2024 death.
Four Republicans voted with nearly all Democrats to advance the Iran war powers measure, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joining the Republican defectors for the first time.
The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement deal between the Justice Department and Mr. Trump.
The indictment, which was first reported by CBS News, marks the latest in a series of probes by the Justice Dept. related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
One Republican lawyer close to the administration told CBS News that they expect the fund to face court challenges even though "a lot of people in MAGA world are already counting their money."
There is concern among some in the Justice Department that the pending charges against him are weak, sources said.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
A missionary doctor who was serving in Congo will receive treatment in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. Skyler Henry has the latest.
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Four Republicans voted with nearly all Democrats to advance the Iran war powers measure, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joining the Republican defectors for the first time.
There is concern among some in the Justice Department that the pending charges against him are weak, sources said.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Iranian state media showed wedding ceremonies in Tehran for dozens of couples said to have volunteered for "self-sacrifice" in the war with the U.S.
Sana Yousaf's murder in June drew nationwide condemnation and reignited debate over women's safety.
Actor Beanie Feldstein told "CBS Mornings" she and wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts are expecting a baby girl.
Actor Beanie Feldstein talks about the theme of her debut children's book, which focuses on the power of friendship. She also discusses becoming a parent soon and starring in a new film with Robert De Niro.
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
Privacy concerns about artificial intelligence are growing after people discovered that chatbots are sharing their real phone numbers. Eileen Guo, investigative tech reporter for MIT Technology Review, joins to discuss.
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its top executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
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.
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Imam Taha Hassan of the Islamic Center of San Diego tells CBS News about the beloved security guard and members of his mosque who died "sacrificed their lives for the entire community" during Monday's shooting.
Investigators gave an update Tuesday on Monday's deadly shooting at a mosque in San Diego. CBS News' Lana Zak and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Luigi Mangione supporters have loudly made their feelings known outside every court appearance, but several are now in court with official press passes.
Officials in San Diego took questions Tuesday about Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, giving new details on some of the heroic actions taken by the three victims to draw the shooters away from the children who were present at the mosque. Following the news conference, CBS News national correspondent Lana Zak provided additional reporting.
Mayor Todd Gloria joins CBS News to discuss Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
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."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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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.
For weeks, President Trump has been on a crusade to impose party discipline by devoting his energy and millions upon millions in GOP dollars to defeating wayward Republicans. The biggest contest of Mr. Trump's purity passion play comes on Tuesday night: Rep. Thomas Massie's primary race against Ed Gallrein in Kentucky. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Privacy concerns about artificial intelligence are growing after people discovered that chatbots are sharing their real phone numbers. Eileen Guo, investigative tech reporter for MIT Technology Review, joins to discuss.
Imam Taha Hassan of the Islamic Center of San Diego tells CBS News about the beloved security guard and members of his mosque who died "sacrificed their lives for the entire community" during Monday's shooting.
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday questioned UPS, Boeing and other aviation officials about maintenance and possible safety failures related to the deadly 2025 UPS plane crash in Kentucky. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Investigators gave an update Tuesday on Monday's deadly shooting at a mosque in San Diego. CBS News' Lana Zak and Anna Schecter have the latest.