Verizon data breach reveals millions of customers' info
Customers' names, addresses and PINs were left on a server that anyone could access, but Verizon says no one did
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Why Comcast and Charter are eyeing Sprint -- and wireless
As cord-cutting erodes the cable companies' core video business, they're being forced to look elsewhere for growth
Cellphone, internet outages reported across U.S.
Many Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T customers reported outage issues on Monday
It's official: Verizon finally takes over Yahoo
Phone giant swallows 1990s Internet pioneer in $4.5B deal to combine Yahoo and AOL content into advertising engine for Verizon
Verizon to buy Straight Path for $3.1 billion
In bidding war, wireless provider outduels AT&T for right to acquire holder of spectrum licenses
Marissa Mayer to exit Yahoo with $186 million payout
The beleaguered Internet company's CEO is stepping away with far more than her $23 million golden parachute
Verizon reportedly takes Oath as name for Yahoo, AOL
Telecom giant sees promise -- and future profits -- in offering news and entertainment to its 100 million-plus wireless users
Verizon, AT&T pull ads from Google over extremist videos
The companies join a growing list of brands suspending ads over concerns about offensive YouTube videos
Yahoo's Marissa Mayer gives up her 2017 bonus
Given the massive breach of users' data, the CEO instead asks that her bonus money be given to Yahoo employees
Verizon slashes offer price for Yahoo over data breaches
Wireless provider will get discount on its purchase of the Internet company after multiple hacks exposed user data
Yahoo issues yet another security warning to users
Hours after reportedly reaching a new deal with acquirer Verizon, Yahoo says even more user accounts may have been compromised
Verizon reportedly trims $250M off price for Yahoo
The deal, originally $4.8B, has been stalled since Yahoo revealed massive data hacks involving more than a billion accounts
The unlimited data challenge for wireless networks
Responding to consumer demand, all the major carriers now have all-you-can-use data plans -- and that could be a problem
Verizon's unlimited data plan is back after 6-year hiatus
Having acquired two large media companies, country's largest wireless carrier is bringing back all-you-can-stream data
Latest Yahoo hack tanks stock amid Verizon merger worries
Will telecom giant scrap $4.8 billion deal or lower its offer after news that thieves swiped Yahoo account data a second time?
These smartphones are tops for customer satisfaction
JD Power recently surveyed consumers for their take on not just their favorite devices, but also platforms and carriers
Broadband privacy rules approved despite industry pushback
Federal regulators approved new broadband privacy rules that make internet service providers ask permission before using customer data
Time Warner's Jeff Bewkes could have a hefty payday
The media company CEO's stock options could be worth as much as $375 million, depending on how the share price fares
Another buyout of Time Warner -- should investors run?
Its $85 billion purchase by telecom provider AT&T comes just a generation after disastrous takeover by Internet pipeline AOL
AT&T's takeover of Time Warner already drawing flak
Critics from Donald Trump to Al Franken raise concerns of too much power in the latest media megamerger
Twitter tanks as the last potential suitor says no
The microblogging company's shares fall sharply after Salesforce.com reportedly balks, saying "it wasn't the right fit"
Verizon customers bombard FCC with gripes of overcharges
There were more consumer complaints against the wireless carrier in September than during the first eight months of the year
Verizon says Yahoo data breach could impact buyout
Telecom may seek change in price or terms of its pending $4.8 billion acquisition of internet company, general counsel says
Samsung temporarily halts production of Galaxy Note 7
AT&T and T-Mobile announced earlier they would stop giving consumers the replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7s after reports they were catching fire
Verizon cuts jobs in stores as wireless growth slows
Union representative says hundreds or even thousands of jobs cut by telecommunications company
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Iran calls deadly attack on Kuwait retaliation for latest U.S. strikes
After Trump insisted talks with Iran were "going on continuously," Iran fired a deadly missile and drone salvo at Kuwait, claiming retaliation for new U.S. strikes.
Bass to advance in LA mayor's race as Pratt and Raman vie for final spot
CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot.
California bank hostage situation ends after suspect shot dead
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday morning, the Bakersfield Police Department said.
Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Senate prepares to move forward with reconciliation bill after lengthy delay
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies as soon as Wednesday.
Supreme Court lets Alabama use House map that favors GOP in midterms
The Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a House map that is more favorable to Republicans, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
Far-right politicians claim U.K. teen's murder shows "two-tier policing"
Protesters angry over the murder of Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by officers after being fatally stabbed clashed violently with British police.
Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
At least 21, mostly foreign nationals, dead in fire at India hotel
The fire started in the ground floor restaurant of an India hotel popular with patients at a nearby healthcare facility.
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Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
Senate prepares to move forward with reconciliation bill after lengthy delay
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies as soon as Wednesday.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
CBS News fires longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
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Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Gas prices likely to remain high for months, energy experts say
"It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
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Senate prepares to move forward with reconciliation bill after lengthy delay
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies as soon as Wednesday.
Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heads to runoff as Toby Doeden advances
Businessman and self-described outsider Toby Doeden will advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News has projected, after a competitive and frequently contentious primary.
Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Zach Lahn wins Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump-backed rival
MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year's race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
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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.
At least 21, mostly foreign nationals, dead in fire at India hotel
The fire started in the ground floor restaurant of an India hotel popular with patients at a nearby healthcare facility.
Cruise ship passenger found dead on Caribbean island after vanishing during hike
Police on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts and Nevis say they found the body of a Chinese cruise ship passenger who went missing last week.
Far-right politicians claim U.K. teen's murder shows "two-tier policing"
Protesters angry over the murder of Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by officers after being fatally stabbed clashed violently with British police.
Gang leader "Black Cat" arrested over 19 killings in Honduras
The killings took place in the restive Bajo Aguan region of Honduras where rival gangs have fought over control of palm farms and drug trafficking routes.
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Jon Hamm talks "Your Friends & Neighbors"
Jon Hamm previews "Your Friends & Neighbors" season 2 finale, saying "it is satisfying" and provides some answers for fans. He also talks about the relatability of the show's characters and reflects on "Mad Men."
André De Shields on Tony nomination
André De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination.
Tribeca at 25: NYC festival celebrates music, Broadway and New York stories
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom
The sci-fi horror flick "Backrooms" was the number one movie in the U.S. as of Tuesday. The filmmaker behind the movie, 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is now the youngest director with a number one film globally. Brooks Barnes, The New York Times' chief Hollywood correspondent, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
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Some companies question cost of AI over humans
Developments in artificial intelligence are happening very quickly, and so are mass layoffs as corporations rapidly embrace the technology. But now some companies like Uber and Microsoft are starting to second-guess aggressive AI adoption. Reyhan Harmanci, director of features at Wired magazine, joins to discuss the state of AI in corporate America.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
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.
Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman
Florida has filed a civil suit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of deceiving users. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Early details on Anthropic's IPO filing
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, setting up one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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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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Hostage situation ends at California bank
The FBI shot and killed a person suspected of holding people hostage at a bank in Bakersfield, California, police said, adding that all hostages are safe. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Lynette Hooker's disappearance probed
Lynette Hooker's disappearance is being investigated as a possible murder, an official says, after her husband reported her missing during a sailing trip in the Bahamas. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
2 California bank standoff hostages released
Negotiations continue after a bank standoff in Southern California that began Tuesday, where hostages were taken. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Blanche slammed for "anti-weaponization" fund
Republican and Democratic lawmakers grilled acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that the Trump administration has backed away from following intense bipartisan backlash. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Hostage situation at California bank
Police say a man barricaded himself inside a bank in Bakersfield, California, on Tuesday and appeared to have a bomb strapped to his body. The suspect also took several people hostage. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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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.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Trump touts Iran progress, Tehran hits Kuwait
President Trump said Wednesday that Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, Tehran fired at U.S. troops in Kuwait. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Weijia Jiang have more.
Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal, warship
Ukraine struck a Russian oil terminal and a warship, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, as the countries ramp up attacks against each other. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more.
Hostage situation ends at California bank
The FBI shot and killed a person suspected of holding people hostage at a bank in Bakersfield, California, police said, adding that all hostages are safe. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Rubio on Pulte's intelligence credentials
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, where he was asked about Bill Pulte's intelligence credentials after President Trump appointed him to be the acting director of national intelligence.
Lawmaker presses Rubio on impacts of Iran war
New York Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio about his warnings to President Trump before the Iran war erupted, and pressed him on Mr. Trump's apparent stock investments that may be linked to companies involved in U.S. military infrastructure. Texas GOP Rep. Michael McCaul then allowed Rubio to use his time during the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing to respond to Meeks' questions.