Congress set to grill Big Tech CEOs — here's what to expect
The chiefs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google will face questions over whether their companies are too dominant.
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Apple's Tim Cook on a "giant leap" in social progress
Tim Cook has been the CEO of Apple for nearly a decade now, and still carries on an Apple tradition: their Worldwide Developers Conference, which starts tomorrow (though in an age of social distancing, this marquee event will be virtual). "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson talks with Cook about societal changes, corporate responsibility, and the role of smartphone cameras in helping advance social progress.
Apple CEO Tim Cook on the nexus of technology and social change
On the eve of Apple's first virtual Worldwide Developers Conference, the exec talks about the democratization of tools for social progress.
Apple CEO Tim Cook puts focus on privacy
In an interview with Norah O'Donnell, incoming anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News," Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the company's new focus on privacy. Apple announced it is building in more protections for users at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference.
Apple lays out plan for the future
Apple unveiled new privacy features Monday at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. It also announced an end to iTunes. The announcements come as Apple, along with other tech giants, are under federal investigation for possible antitrust violations. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports.
Tim Cook insists Apple is "not a monopoly"
CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, the incoming anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News," sat down with Apple CEO Tim Cook in San Jose, California, for an exclusive interview after his keynote address at Monday's annual Worldwide Developers Conference. O'Donnell asked Cook about the changes the company announced and ramped-up government scrutiny.
Apple CEO Tim Cook worries about fake news
In an exclusive interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke with incoming "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell about the problem of fake news as the 2020 presidential election approaches. O'Donnell joined CBSN to talk more about their wide-ranging interview.
Tim Cook talks immigration, tariffs
At the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple unveiled a focus on user privacy, a new version of iOS and the end of iTunes. After his keynote address, CEO Tim Cook sat down with incoming "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell for a wide ranging interview that covered issues like privacy, fake news and the upcoming election.
Tim Cook urges Supreme Court to save DACA
Top executives at Apple - including CEO Tim Cook - have written a brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block the Trump administration from terminating the DACA program, an Obama-era policy that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants, known as "Dreamers," from deportation. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with more.
Apple closes all stores outside China over coronavirus
The company said stores in China will now reopen.
Apple will pay up to $500 million to settle iPhone lawsuit
Affected customers can file a claim after the company admitted slowing older iPhones to extend their battery life.
Apple's Tim Cook urges Supreme Court to save DACA
"This is an issue where one's head and heart lead to the same conclusion. We collectively owe it to the Dreamers to hold up our end of the bargain," Apple executives wrote in a filing to the Supreme Court
Tim Cook on the work still needed for LGBTQ equality
With Pride Parades happening across the country, Cook comments on how far gay rights have come in the 50 years since the Stonewall Riots and the road ahead
Apple moving production of U.S.-built Mac Pro computer to China
The disclosure comes after the company last week said it may move 30% of production out of China
Tim Cook on tariffs, immigration and spending too much time on our phones
The Apple CEO sat down with incoming "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell
Tim Cook: "We should all be concerned" about fake news
"I worry that the fake news is not under control," Apple CEO Tim Cook told CBS News' Norah O'Donnell
Facing possible antitrust probe, CEO Tim Cook insists Apple "not a monopoly"
Federal regulators along with Congress are planning an unprecedented and sweeping review of the world's largest tech companies
Tim Cook: Apple is "moving privacy protections forward"
Apple revealed new privacy features Monday at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference
Inside Silicon Valley's surprising push to help people unplug
This week at its annual F8 Conference, Facebook announced new features for Instagram, including a de-emphasis on "likes"
Apple unveils subscription streaming service
Apple is betting big on a partnership with Hollywood to counter slowing sales of its devices. The tech giant unveiled its move into subscription streaming entertainment Monday during a splashy event at its Silicon Valley headquarters. CEO Tim Cook introduced the Apple TV+. Jamie Yuccas reports. Monday before a Boston judge. More than two dozen parents are scheduled to make court appearances before the end of next week. Carter Evans reports.
New AirPods get wireless charging
The new generation of AirPods will start at $159
International "fake news" committee to demand testimony from tech giants
The "International Grand Committee" wants to hear from Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, and other industry giants
Apple shares jump as earnings clear lower bar
CEO Tim Cook sees better days: "It's not in our DNA to sit around and wait for macroeconomic conditions to improve"
Earnings week for Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon
High-tech giants in Wall Street spotlight as investors look for signs that explosive growth is holding up
Apple CEO: You deserve privacy online
Apple CEO Tim Cook is calling for greater online privacy for consumers and asking Congress to pass legislation to help make it happen. In a Time magazine op-ed, Cook says government should regulate how data brokers can store and sell your data. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson explains what lawmakers can do and what role Apple can play.
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Iran retaliates after Israel struck Beirut, accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire
Israel said Sunday that Iran has launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April.
Himes says Pulte in intelligence role is Trump's "worst and most dangerous" appointment
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."
Lawsuit attempts to stop UFC fight at White House on Trump's birthday
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
Teen dies after showing symptoms of heat-related illness on Grand Canyon hike
An 18-year-old died last week on a hike deep in the Grand Canyon, after showing symptoms of heat-related illness, the National Park Service said.
Khanna condemns Platner's past actions, but "they didn't come as a surprise" to Maine voters
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
Missing Auburn University student in Japan found dead, mother says
James Higginbotham was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother said.
Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort stokes days of protests in Albania
The so-called "Flamingo Revolution" has taken up the cause of protecting the Albanian coast from a development led by the president's son-in-law.
Golden Tempo wins the Belmont Stakes after also taking the Kentucky Derby
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
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Lawsuit attempts to stop UFC fight at White House on Trump's birthday
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
Teen dies after showing symptoms of heat-related illness on Grand Canyon hike
An 18-year-old died last week on a hike deep in the Grand Canyon, after showing symptoms of heat-related illness, the National Park Service said.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
Khanna condemns Platner's past actions, but "they didn't come as a surprise" to Maine voters
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
Young applicants discuss the challenges of today's job search
With the unemployment rate for young workers about twice as high as the national average, "Sunday Morning" talks with recent graduates from across the country about how AI is affecting both their prospects and the hiring process itself.
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Young applicants discuss the challenges of today's job search
With the unemployment rate for young workers about twice as high as the national average, "Sunday Morning" talks with recent graduates from across the country about how AI is affecting both their prospects and the hiring process itself.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
Second Facebook privacy settlement payment is coming soon
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
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Lawsuit attempts to stop UFC fight at White House on Trump's birthday
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
Khanna condemns Platner's past actions, but "they didn't come as a surprise" to Maine voters
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
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The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A breakthrough for Type 1 diabetes treatment
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
U.S. doctor with Ebola recovers from deadly virus, German hospital says
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Veteran runs to fight "life-changing disease" after minor symptoms
Dr. Sara Whittingham thought she would know if something was wrong. But her minor symptoms had a surprising cause.
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Alexander Zverev becomes Grand Slam champion with French Open win
In his fourth major final, Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday.
Transcript: Rep. Don Bacon on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 7, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
Russian strikes kill 3, damage nuclear fuel storage site near Chernobyl
Russian drone strikes killed three people at a bus stop in southeastern Ukraine and damaged a nuclear storage site near Chernobyl, officials said.
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6/7: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley: Featured: The Tony-nominated musical "Ragtime"; Steven Spielberg on "Disclosure Day"; GLP-1 medications; college grads' job search woes; a tour of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona; an exhibit of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion; and a honey sommelier.
The fashion of Queen Elizabeth II
During her lifetime, and her 70-year reign as Britain's monarch, Queen Elizabeth II's wardrobe was as important diplomatically as any speech she gave. A new exhibition on view at Buckingham Palace in London, "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style," is the most comprehensive look at her wardrobe, covering every decade of her life. Correspondent Alina Cho pays a visit, and also talks with fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu about how the Queen inspired his work.
"Disclosure Day" director Steven Spielberg on alien visitations
As a child, Steven Spielberg stared at a meteor shower and began his love affair with the sky. The director of the 1977 classic "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" returns with "Disclosure Day," which imagines closely-held secrets surrounding alien visitations.
Extended interview: Steven Spielberg
In this web exclusive, director Steven Spielberg talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his latest film, "Disclosure Day," and the science fiction influences on his work. He also discusses his beliefs about alien civilizations, given his depictions of extra-terrestrial life in some of his most popular movies.
Steven Spielberg on "Disclosure Day" and alien visitations
As a child, Steven Spielberg stared at a meteor shower on a wondrous starry night and began his love affair with the sky. The director of the classic "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" has returned to the sci-fi genre with "Disclosure Day," which imagines closely-held secrets surrounding alien visitations. He talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about UAP/UFO phenomena, the paranormal, and his own beliefs regarding intelligent life beyond Earth.
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Prediction markets have become a draw for young men. Here's why
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Anthropic on global pause on AI development
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
New details on SpaceX IPO plans
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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The Plot to Eliminate Alyssa Burkett
A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Ex-boyfriend and fiancée behind fatal stabbing, shooting of Texas mom
What appeared to be an open-and-shut case for Texas investigators turned out to be a twisted murder plot involving victim Alyssa Beard's ex-boyfriend Andrew Beard and his fiancée Holly Elkins – who detectives say was the mastermind.
Police give update on shooting near festival
At least 12 people were wounded in a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials said Saturday. The Toledo Police Department gave a press briefing on the incident.
L.A. police chase ends in deadly shooting
The freeways of Los Angeles saw two big police pursuits on Friday. The first chase ended when authorities reported that a robbery suspect was shot and killed on the busy 405 Freeway during morning rush hour. In the second incident, an alleged carjacker was taken down by a police K-9 following a meandering three-hour chase. Carter Evans has more.
Marine veteran fights off armed attackers
A Marine veteran was working on his truck in front of his home in Oxon Hill, Maryland, this week, when four teens tried to rob him at gunpoint. That is when his military training kicked in. Tom Hanson reports.
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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6/7: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley: Featured: The Tony-nominated musical "Ragtime"; Steven Spielberg on "Disclosure Day"; GLP-1 medications; college grads' job search woes; a tour of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona; an exhibit of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion; and a honey sommelier.
Face the Nation: Bacon, Krebs, Buchanan
Missed the second half of the show? GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebrask, cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs and former Biden AI adviser Ben Buchanan discuss artificial intelligence, while Rye Barcott, the co-founder of With Honor and author of "Courage Can Save Us: Ten Extraordinary Americans and the Fight for Our Future," also joins.
6/7: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Reps. Ro Khanna, Jim Himes and Don Bacon join. Plus, a panel on artificial intelligence with Chris Krebs and Ben Buchanan.
Marine veteran on public service
Rye Barcott, a Marine veteran who co-founded With Honor, a group that works to elect service members, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that one of the key takeaways for his new book "Courage Can Save Us" is "to find a route into public service, and that's one of the goals with this."
Cybersecurity experts on AI technology
CBS News contributor Chris Krebs, who ran CISA in the first Trump administration, and Ben Buchanan, who advised President Biden and is now a professor at Johns Hopkins and an adviser to Anthropic, joined "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss whether the government should regulate AI -- and if so, how it should be regulated.