Uber driver accused of rape
Detectives outside Atlanta say a 16-year-old girl was raped by an Uber driver who was giving her a ride home early Monday. Abdoulie Jagne, a 58-year-old from College Park, was arrested Thursday on a charge of rape.
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Uber trade secrets unit?
The Justice Department reportedly is investigating whether Uber stole trade secrets from its competitors. The allegations were revealed in a letter by the lawyer of a former Uber manager who claims the company has a secret internal unit dedicated to gathering intelligence on rivals, hiding evidence, and influencing lawsuits. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the new evidence could affect the trade secrets trial between Uber and Google's Waymo.
Uber's data breach
Uber's new CEO reportedly knew about the data breach of rider and driver data for more than two months before revealing it publicly this week. Information from about 57 million riders and 600,000 drivers was exposed in October 2016. Uber paid the hackers $100,000 to delete the stolen data, but it's unclear if they did. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from San Francisco to discuss to impact of the latest revelations. We reached out to Uber for a statement, but have yet to hear back.
Uber's secret hacking payout
New York's attorney general launched an investigation after Uber admitted it failed to disclose a massive data breach for more than a year. The ridesharing company said Tuesday that hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers. That includes names, email addresses and phone numbers. Carter Evans reports.
Massive Uber breach
Hackers stole personal data for 57 million Uber customers and drivers, the ride-hailing company said Tuesday. The stolen information includes names, home addresses, mobile phone numbers and emails of 50 million people who have used Uber around the world. The breach also exposed the driver's licenses and other information for roughly 7 million drivers for the company, including 600,000 in the U.S.
Is NYC ready for driverless cars?
Uber said Monday that it plans to buy as many as 24,000 self-driving cars from Volvo starting in less than two years. New York's governor wants to bring driverless cars to the Big Apple even sooner. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NFL investigates Jameis Winston
The NFL is investigating Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston after an Uber driver accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2016. Winston has since denied the allegation. CBS Sports' Bill Reiter, the host of "Reiter Than You," joins CBSN with more.
Prosecutor caught on tape
A Dallas assistant district attorney is out of a job following accusations made by an Uber driver. Shaun Platt told police he picked up Jody Warner outside a pub and that she tried to use her job to intimidate him after he refused to drive her home. Steve Pickett of CBS station KTVT reports.
Uber call center training
Uber is unveiling a company-wide effort to raise awareness of sexual assault, as it revamps how it handles customer complaints. Uber has faced multiple allegations of criminal behavior by its drivers, and a reported culture of harassment inside the company led to the resignation of its founder, Travis Kalanick, as CEO. Adriana Diaz reports.
Saipov passenger speaks out
In an interview with CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Uber passenger Damian Erskine describes Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov was "totally, totally normal" days before he committed a terror attack that left eight people dead in lower Manhattan on Halloween.
Uber deactivates NY suspect
A law enforcement source says the New York terror suspect's personal car was seen on surveillance coming in and out of Manhattan numerous times, but it's not known whether these were part of his job as an Uber driver or whether he was scoping out an attack. Jeff Glor reports.
Gladwell on self-driving cars
November's issue of "Car and Driver" looks into the race to get self-driving cars on the streets. Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell edited the issue as well as contributed two articles. He joined CBSN to discuss the new technology.
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Uber and London
The ride-hailing giant may be driven out of one of its biggest overseas markets, crimping growth and adding another hurdle to its operations
London and Uber
Uber is being driven off the streets of London. Transportation officials said today they will not renew the ride-hailing company's license to operate in the city. Uber has 21 days to repeal. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Uber under orders to leave London
London's public transport authority announced Friday it will not renew Uber's license that expires next week. The decision not to renew affects more than 40,000 drivers and more than three million Londoners who use Uber as a cheaper alternative to the city's iconic but costly black cabs. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
What lies ahead for new Uber CEO?
Uber's new CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, calls himself a fighter and says his company needs to change. The former Expedia chief executive took over this week, replacing Travis Kalanick who resigned after a string of scandals. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how Khosrowshahi got the jobs and the challenges he faces.
Uber cleaning fees
Forget anger over surge pricing -- some Uber customers say they are being charged cleaning fees for messes they didn't make. CBS News' Kenneth Craig reports.
Sharing economy booming in China
A recent study found that more than 55 million Americans will use a sharing economy service like Uber or Airbnb at least once this year. But nowhere in the world is the sharing economy more popular than in China. Last year more than 600 million people used a sharing service. Ben Tracy reports.
Meet Uber's new chief brand officer
Uber is trying to move past recent scandals and the resignation of CEO Travis Kalanick by changing its corporate culture. Those scandals include sexual assault allegations and safety issues. The ride-hailing giant hired Bozoma Saint John as its Chief Brand Officer last month to turn around the $68 billion company's image. Gayle King reports.
Driverless future
Car makers are promising mass-market, fully self-driving cars by 2021, and tech companies like Uber and Google could deploy them much sooner. But only 23 states and the District of Columbia have laws on the books that deal with self-driving cars. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Lyft president pushes for growth
While ride-hailing giant Uber battled chaos and controversy this year, competitor Lyft was making big gains. The company has added service to 150 U.S. markets, making it available in more than 350 areas across the country. Lyft president and co-founder John Zimmer speaks to John Blackstone about the future of ride-sharing and competition with Uber.
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Some Uber employees launched a petition to keep CEO Travis Kalanick, and Tesla may launch a music streaming service. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch
What's next for Uber?
Uber is looking for a new CEO after Travis Kalanick resigned under pressure this week. CNET's Dan Ackerman joins CBSN to discuss the Uber shakeup.
Who will replace Travis Kalanick?
The departure of Uber's CEO leaves a big hole at the top. Here's a look at some of the names being floated to lead the ride-hailing company.
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Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
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The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
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FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests
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Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
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2 tons of cocaine seized after boat chased down in Pacific, video shows
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Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
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Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
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Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
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New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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College basketball rigging allegations
A newly unsealed indictment details an apparent point-shaving scheme involving college basketball players. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
ICE officer shot a man in Minneapolis
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Astronauts return after mission cut short
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Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
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