The government might allow debt collectors to text consumers
A federal agency wants to update rules about how debt collectors contact borrowers. Consumer advocates fear abuses
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Debt collectors could soon text and email you
A federal agency says debt-collection regulations need to be updated to reflect new technology like smartphones.
How to protect data when using health apps
Apps are being used for everything from tracking your diet to your daily steps and even your pregnancy. But that health-related data might not be as safe as you expect. Recent research published in BMJ, the British Medical Journal, found 79 percent of the top medication-related mobile apps shared user data in ways that may compromise sensitive information. Wired senior writer Issie Lapowsky joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest research.
Pinterest pinned hopes on big IPO. Looks like it got one
Stock price — trading under ticker symbol "PINS" — zoomed to nearly $25 a share from $19 opening bid within hours of NYSE debut
Pinterest shares soar on 1st day of trading
Shares in Pinterest soared 28 percent Thursday during the newly public company's first hours of trading under the New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol PINS.
Uber to roll out new safety push notification feature
Ride-share app Uber is taking measure to improve safety for its passengers. Users will not receive a push notification reminding them to check they have the right driver when getting picked up. CBSN New York has the details.
NYC acts to cut carbon emissions
The New York City Council has passed a far-reaching plan to cut building emissions by up to 80%, and other cities could follow.
Zoom's stock soared 54,000% — for a very bad reason
A tiny Chinese company seems to have hitched a profitable ride on Zoom Video Communications' hot IPO
Mueller report exposes Russian hacking
The Mueller report includes many details about how Russian operatives hacked into U.S. computer systems and manipulated social media in an elaborate misinformation campaign. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson, political contributor Molly Hooper and legal contributor Keir Dougall join CBSN with analysis.
In rare defeat, Amazon retreats from its China business
Retailer is pulling the plug on its Amazon.cn marketplace amid fierce competition from players like Alibaba and JD.com
Your tax returns may be on the dark web
Identity theft has never been this cheap — you can buy anything from old tax returns to bank accounts on the dark web. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova has more on the newest cyberthreat.
MoneyWatch headlines: Apple & Qualcomm settle
Qualcomm's stock jumped after a surprise settlement with Apple, and T-Mobile's merger with Sprint could be in jeopardy. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Your old tax returns could be on sale for $1.04
Identity theft has never been this cheap — you can buy anything from old tax returns to bank accounts on the dark web
Apple & Qualcomm reach settlement
Apple and mobile chip maker Qualcomm have settled a bitter financial dispute centered on some of the technology that enables iPhones to connect to the internet.
Selfie leads to two women's deaths
The pursuit of the perfect picture cost two women their lives last weekend. Both were college students taking photos at dangerous heights. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Two teens arrested in connection with journalist's killing
Lyra McKee, 29, was a rising star of investigative journalism
Severe weather wreaks havoc on holiday weekend travel
Thousands were without power Saturday morning as several towns tried to recover from days of devastating weather
Immigrants can be denied citizenship over marijuana
Immigrants involved with cannabis in any way — even in states where it has been legalized — could disqualify them from naturalization
Florida man arrested for making threats to members of Congress
John Kless is accused of making threatening calls to U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Eric Swalwell and Sen. Cory Booker, and allegedly made threats against Rep. Ilhan Omar in those calls
Seagram's heiress pleads guilty in NXIVM sex slave case
Clare Bronfman agreed to forfeit $6 million from a fortune prosecutors say is worth $200 million
"I may have killed him" former FBI agent tells 911
An Irish businessman is killed by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father -- was it self-defense or murder?
Boy who plunged from mall balcony showing "signs of recovery"
"New test results have been positive, though he remains in intensive care with a long road ahead," an attorney for the family said
Adele and husband Simon Konecki separate
"They are committed to raising their son together lovingly," Adele's representatives said in a statement
Warren calls on Congress to begin impeachment proceedings
Warren became the first Democratic presidential candidate to call for impeachment in the wake of the Mueller report's release
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A couple is getting married at an airport's baggage claim, where they met
Baggage claim No. 6 holds a special meaning for the couple
Columbine shooting survivors reflect 20 years later
Craig Scott, Amanda Stair, Heather Martin, Michelle Wheeler and Frank DeAngelis spoke with Jeff Glor about their experiences since that day
Immigrants can be denied citizenship over marijuana
Immigrants involved with cannabis in any way — even in states where it has been legalized — could disqualify them from naturalization
Seagram's heiress pleads guilty in NXIVM sex slave case
Clare Bronfman agreed to forfeit $6 million from a fortune prosecutors say is worth $200 million
Severe weather wreaks havoc on holiday weekend travel
Thousands were without power Saturday morning as several towns tried to recover from days of devastating weather
Politics
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Maria Butina seeks a sentence of time served
tThe government has indicated it filed a motion that Butina has provided "substantial assistance" with them by cooperating
Florida man arrested for making threats to members of Congress
John Kless is accused of making threatening calls to U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Eric Swalwell and Sen. Cory Booker, and allegedly made threats against Rep. Ilhan Omar in those calls
Dems decline Barr's offer to view a less redacted Mueller report
The proposal would allow 12 members of Congress to review a version of the report with fewer redactions
Romney "sickened" by "dishonesty" in the White House
Romney also said it was "good news" that the president was not charged with obstruction of justice
Warren calls on Congress to begin impeachment proceedings
Warren became the first Democratic presidential candidate to call for impeachment in the wake of the Mueller report's release
World
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Egypt votes on changes that would allow president to rule until 2030
The referendum comes amid an unprecedented crackdown on dissent
Two teens arrested in connection with journalist's killing
Lyra McKee, 29, was a rising star of investigative journalism
Giant "lion" fossil found inside drawer at Kenyan museum
If it were standing today, the beast would be larger than a polar bear
Fashion industry's carbon impact is bigger than airline industry's
As consumers learn of toll fast fashion can take on the environment, they're embracing less wasteful alternatives
Teen burned to death after refusing to drop sex harassment charges
Protesters demand justice for Nusrat Jahan Rafi in Bangladesh's capital of Dhaka
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Adele and husband Simon Konecki separate
"They are committed to raising their son together lovingly," Adele's representatives said in a statement
Star-studded climate change music video drops
The song and video were created to raise awareness and money for environmental causes
Rapper Cardi B rejects plea deal in strip club fight
Cardi B has rejected a plea deal in a case stemming from a New York strip club melee last August
Mayor Pete wants Phish at his inauguration
"It's worth a shot, maybe we should ask them," he said
Review: Terry Gilliam finally wrestles "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote" to the screen
The filmmaker's long-in the-works rendition of the Cervantes legend transforms contemporary times into an age of chivalry
Technology
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The government might allow debt collectors to text consumers
A federal agency wants to update rules about how debt collectors contact borrowers. Consumer advocates fear abuses
Debt collectors could soon text and email you
A federal agency says debt-collection regulations need to be updated to reflect new technology like smartphones.
How to protect data when using health apps
Apps are being used for everything from tracking your diet to your daily steps and even your pregnancy. But that health-related data might not be as safe as you expect. Recent research published in BMJ, the British Medical Journal, found 79 percent of the top medication-related mobile apps shared user data in ways that may compromise sensitive information. Wired senior writer Issie Lapowsky joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest research.
Pinterest pinned hopes on big IPO. Looks like it got one
Stock price — trading under ticker symbol "PINS" — zoomed to nearly $25 a share from $19 opening bid within hours of NYSE debut
Pinterest shares soar on 1st day of trading
Shares in Pinterest soared 28 percent Thursday during the newly public company's first hours of trading under the New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol PINS.
Science
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Giant "lion" fossil found inside drawer at Kenyan museum
If it were standing today, the beast would be larger than a polar bear
New York City slashes its biggest source of carbon emissions
In a first, America's largest city is moving to curb emissions by requiring buildings to become more energy-efficient
12-foot, 1,600-lb shark being tracked in Gulf of Mexico
Researchers are OCEARCH are tracking the location of a giant great white shark
"Green" buildings sprouting in record numbers
Buildings around the globe account for roughly 40 percent of the world's carbon emissions. In response, a growing number of cities are adapting old and new structures in ways that save energy and cut down on emissions.
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Health
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Allergy season kicks off as pollen counts explode nationwide
A recent study found climate change may be making things worse
If my measles shot was years ago, am I still protected?
An expert answers 5 common questions about the measles vaccine
Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows
April 20 marijuana holiday now a mainstream marketing gimmick, from Lyft's $4.20 credits to Carl's Jr.'s CBD burgers
Blood pressure medication recall expanded
It's the latest in a string of recalls over concerns of potential cancer-causing impurities
Girl died of congenital condition, not school fight injuries, prosecutor says
A family attorney, however, says the girl was bullied for years and they still have questions about how she died
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Gas prices above $4 in California for first time in five years
Fuel prices are up nationwide, too, as unexpected repairs put refineries out of action in West Coast and Rocky Mountains
1 in 4 millennials raiding 401(k)s early to pay debt
A generation defined by high levels of debt often thinks paying off credit cards and student loans trumps saving for retirement
Earth Day challenge for gardeners: Don't poison bees
To help, more garden centers are curbing, ending or labeling plants treated with potentially bee-harming pesticides
Fiat Chrysler recalls 320,000 cars due to rollaway risk
Transmission problem in Dodge Dart compact cars made from 2013 through 2016, when company stopped producing them.
Some millennials tap 401(k)s to pay down debt
For a generation defined by unprecedented levels of debt, paying down credit card and student loan bills trumps saving for retirement.
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Seagram's heiress pleads guilty in NXIVM sex slave case
Clare Bronfman agreed to forfeit $6 million from a fortune prosecutors say is worth $200 million
Maria Butina seeks a sentence of time served
tThe government has indicated it filed a motion that Butina has provided "substantial assistance" with them by cooperating
Florida man arrested for making threats to members of Congress
John Kless is accused of making threatening calls to U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Eric Swalwell and Sen. Cory Booker, and allegedly made threats against Rep. Ilhan Omar in those calls
Parents sentenced in abuse case
It was an emotional day in court as a California couple was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for keeping their children shackled and hungry for years. For the first time, some of the children spoke. John Blackstone reports.
"I may have killed him" former FBI agent tells 911 after attack on son-in-law
An Irish businessman is killed by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father -- was it self-defense or murder?
Space
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Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
Rocket launches with cargo for space station
Loaded with 3.8 tons of supplies and equipment, the Cygnus cargo ship will need two days to reach the space station
Researchers reveal changes to astronaut's body
Retired astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent 340 days in space during an extended stay aboard the International Space Station in 2015-16, did not suffer any major long-term health effects that might raise warning signs for future long-duration flights, scientists reported Thursday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with details.
Israeli spacecraft fails to land on moon
CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood speaks to CBSN about the failed moon landing and Thursday's other headlines: SpaceX's second launch of their Falcon Heavy rocket and NASA's report that astronaut Scott Kelly experienced biological changes during his year-long orbit in space.
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Photos: Fire burns Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
On April 15, 2019 flames erupted at the landmark cathedral, the most-visited landmark in the French capital
Star Wars Celebration 2019
The four-day convention for fans of the Star Wars saga, held in Chicago, included cosplayers, panels with the filmmakers, and the debut of the trailer for Episode IX of the series
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
The folk art of Bill Traylor
Born into slavery, the self-taught painter who began his artistic life in his 80s is the focus of a retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
America's surprising food recalls
What's in your fridge? Just maybe salmonella, E. coli – and a dead bat?
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Susto performs "If I Was"
Led by singer-songwriter Justin Osborne, the South Carolina band Susto first earned notice while opening for acts like The Lumineers and Band of Horses. Then came a breakthrough album in 2014 and a TV debut here on "CBS This Morning: Saturday" in 2017. They've just released their third full-length studio collection, "Ever Since I Lost My Mind."
Susto performs "Weather Balloons"
Led by singer-songwriter Justin Osborne, the South Carolina band Susto first earned notice while opening for acts like The Lumineers and Band of Horses. Then came a breakthrough album in 2014 and a TV debut here on "CBS This Morning: Saturday" in 2017. They've just released their third full-length studio collection, "Ever Since I Lost My Mind."
Susto performs "Homeboy"
Led by singer-songwriter Justin Osborne, the South Carolina band Susto first earned notice while opening for acts like The Lumineers and Band of Horses. Then came a breakthrough album in 2014 and a TV debut here on "CBS This Morning: Saturday" in 2017. They've just released their third full-length studio collection, "Ever Since I Lost My Mind."
How John Fraser became a vegetarian chef
John Fraser grew up in a Los Angeles suburb eating fruits and veggies from his family's backyard and fish caught on camping trips. He's brought a love of fresh, local produce to restaurants throughout his career including his current New York venues the vegetarian restaurant The Nix and The Loyal, a neighborhood brasserie. Now he's in charge of all the dining options at Ian Schrager's new Times Square Edition Hotel.
(Un)Welcome: Sweden's rise of the right
In this installment of CBSN Originals’ ongoing examination at how migration is reshaping the world, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Sweden to examine how a record influx of migrants has coincided with the recently welcoming and politically progressive nation's swift shift to the right.