Apple's AirTags pose stalking risk, tech expert warns
After testing the new Bluetooth device, Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler worries it could be misused.
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First fully civilian flight to space station moves forward
The flight will be the second fully commercial launch of civilians to low-Earth orbit and the first to the International Space Station.
Prosecutors urge Facebook to stop plans for Instagram for kids
Attorneys general from 44 states and territories are calling on Facebook to abandon its plans to create a version of Instagram for children under 13.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Dogecoin-funded lunar satellite
Musk, the self-proclaimed "Dogefather," called the mission the first crypto and first meme in space.
Berkeley student from Uganda helps bring her education home
Gloria Tumushabe began teaching weekly computer science classes to girls back home who might not have otherwise had the opportunity to learn the subject.
Chinese rocket remnants re-enter atmosphere
The Chinese space agency said most of the rocket was destroyed during re-entry.
Illustrating the power of emoji
No word would suffice to express the fluency with which these shorthand icons in texts and emails and on social media have become a language unto themselves. Find out how new symbols are added to the lexicon.
Cyberattack prompts major pipeline operator to halt operations
The Colonial Pipeline Company said the attack involves ransomware.
Robinhood raked in $110 million from "meme stock" rally
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says regulators will examine controversial fees key to the trading app's business.
Peloton apologizes for not recalling deadly treadmills sooner
Exercise equipment maker's chief says company will "get back on the right side of the line with trust and safety."
Broadband industry sent millions of fake comments to FCC, report finds
New York AG says an industry-funded effort to repeal net neutrality led to 8 million fake comments being sent to regulators.
Facebook Oversight Board upholds Trump suspension but orders review
Indefinitely suspending former president after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was "inappropriate," board finds.
SpaceX successfully launches — and lands — Starship prototype
The Starship launch and landing capped a remarkable three weeks for the California-based rocket builder.
Bidding is open for ride aboard Jeff Bezos' space rocket
Blue Origin auctioning a ticket to suborbital space, promising that a ride "will change how you see the world."
Facebook can't "invent sanctions" for users: Oversight body co-chair
"What we have said is basically less about Mr. Trump, and more about Facebook and the rights of users," co-chair Helle Thorning-Schmidt told "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
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Israel to ramp up deadly assault on Gaza as rockets rain down
The conflict in the heart of the Middle East is flaring up yet again, with almost 30 Palestinian deaths in the Gaza Strip and at least two in southern Israel.
NRA wrong to file for bankruptcy, Texas judge rules
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Harlin Hale's decision means the NRA cannot escape oversight by New York state — at least for now.
Drivers scramble for gas as pipeline shutdown continues
Motorists, especially in Southern states, are finding long lines at many stations. Some are out of gas. And prices could rise.
What's at stake in the vote to oust Liz Cheney
If Cheney loses the job, it will further solidify former President Trump's hold on the party.
3 plead not guilty to hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery's killing
The three men were already facing state murder counts in the death of Arbery, who was pursued and gunned down last year.
Voting rights bill advances in Senate over GOP objections
Democrats claim the legislation is necessary to counter new voting restrictions being considered by multiple states.
Colorado Springs police identify victims of birthday party shooting
"At the core of this horrendous act is domestic violence," said Colorado Springs Police Department Chief Vince Niski.
Companies "rigged" CEO pay during pandemic: study
Review of filings shows companies boosted CEO comp by average of 29% in 2020, yet cut pay of regular employees by 2%.
Cheney says "I will not sit back" in speech on eve of vote
Representative Chip Roy said that Cheney "forfeited her ability to be our spokesperson" but warned that Stefanik is not conservative enough.
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Afghan forces "have to be ready" as U.S. withdraws, top commander says
General Austin Scott Miller said Afghan forces "have the capabilities" to hold back the Taliban after the U.S. leaves.
71 dead bodies found floating in India's Ganges River
Authorities said they haven't determined a cause of death as the country battles a ferocious surge in coronavirus infections.
Israel to ramp up deadly assault on Gaza as rockets rain down
The conflict in the heart of the Middle East is flaring up yet again, with almost 30 Palestinian deaths in the Gaza Strip and at least two in southern Israel.
Queen Elizabeth II gives speech following husband's death
In a 10-minute speech, the queen highlighted 30 laws Parliament hopes to pass.
Paul McCartney on Queen Elizabeth: "She's very down to Earth"
McCartney, former President Barack Obama and others reflect on the extraordinary reign of Elizabeth II in "The Queen Carries On."
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Border apprehensions remained at a 20-year high in April
Most of the migrants apprehended along the U.S.-Mexico border in April were single adults, the majority of whom are being expelled to Mexico under a public health order.
California governor proposes $12 billion to assist state's homeless
Nearly $9 billion would fund specific housing projects and billions more would go to services, such as mental health, to support people coming out of homelessness.
Colorado Springs police identify victims of birthday party shooting
"At the core of this horrendous act is domestic violence," said Colorado Springs Police Department Chief Vince Niski.
Baffert says Derby winner was treated with ointment that contains steroid
If Medina Spirit fails a second drug test, the horse will be stripped of its title.
8-year-old Virginia boy on a mission to help the homeless
Zohaib Begg contacted businesses to donate food and other essential items to include in kits he gave to the homeless in Washington, D.C.
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Border apprehensions remained at a 20-year high in April
Most of the migrants apprehended along the U.S.-Mexico border in April were single adults, the majority of whom are being expelled to Mexico under a public health order.
California governor proposes $12 billion to assist state's homeless
Nearly $9 billion would fund specific housing projects and billions more would go to services, such as mental health, to support people coming out of homelessness.
Arizona governor signs law to remove some voters from early voting list
Infrequent voters will be removed from a list that enabled them to automatically receive a mail ballot for every election.
Voting rights bill advances in Senate over GOP objections
Democrats claim the legislation is necessary to counter new voting restrictions being considered by multiple states.
NRA wrong to file for bankruptcy, Texas judge rules
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Harlin Hale's decision means the NRA cannot escape oversight by New York state — at least for now.
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"Hamilton" and "The Lion King" set Broadway return date
The show will go on starting September 14.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Paul McCartney on Queen Elizabeth: "She's very down to Earth"
McCartney, former President Barack Obama and others reflect on the extraordinary reign of Elizabeth II in "The Queen Carries On."
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Bebe Rexha on new album, mental health
Two-time Grammy nominee Bebe Rexha is honest and vulnerable in her new album "Better Mistakes." Rexha joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her songwriting process and why she chose to be open about her mental health in her new music.
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Apple's AirTags pose stalking risk, tech expert warns
After testing the new Bluetooth device, Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler worries it could be misused.
First fully civilian flight to space station moves forward
The flight will be the second fully commercial launch of civilians to low-Earth orbit and the first to the International Space Station.
Prosecutors urge Facebook to stop plans for Instagram for kids
Attorneys general from 44 states and territories are calling on Facebook to abandon its plans to create a version of Instagram for children under 13.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Dogecoin-funded lunar satellite
Musk, the self-proclaimed "Dogefather," called the mission the first crypto and first meme in space.
Berkeley student from Uganda helps bring her education home
Gloria Tumushabe began teaching weekly computer science classes to girls back home who might not have otherwise had the opportunity to learn the subject.
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Pfizer vaccine could be available for ages 2 and up by fall
The drugmaker is also conducting clinical trials on their vaccine for babies aged 6 months and older.
Spacecraft carrying historic asteroid samples begins journey to Earth
The spacecraft is returning from the asteroid Bennu, and it marks NASA's first-ever asteroid sample return mission.
First fully civilian flight to space station moves forward
The flight will be the second fully commercial launch of civilians to low-Earth orbit and the first to the International Space Station.
Space experts call China "negligent" for gambling with rocket re-entry
NASA boss says Beijing "failing to meet responsible standards" for space debris, and one expert agrees, but warns it won't "be constructive just to yell at the Chinese."
N.Y. doctor sends ventilators to India to help with COVID surge
There was a welcome sight at Mumbai International Airport tarmac when a shipment of much-needed medical aid and ventilators arrived.
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Pfizer vaccine could be available for ages 2 and up by fall
The drugmaker is also conducting clinical trials on their vaccine for babies aged 6 months and older.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Emergency use granted for Pfizer vaccine for kids aged 12-15
An analysis that included 1,005 vaccine participants in this age group found the vaccine was 100% effective in preventing COVID-19.
Distracted nurse gives woman 6 doses of COVID vaccine in one shot
Italian hospital apologizes for lapse on a busy day, but says the young woman has shown no adverse reaction to the overdose of the Pfizer vaccine.
95-year-old becomes oldest organ donor in U.S. history
Cecil Lockhart died last week and his liver was donated to a woman in her sixties.
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Gov. Kemp suspends Georgia fuel tax as prices rise
Georgia governor suspends fuel taxes, increases weight limits for trucks transporting fuel to alleviate high gas prices.
NRA wrong to file for bankruptcy, Texas judge rules
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Harlin Hale's decision means the NRA cannot escape oversight by New York state — at least for now.
What first-time homebuyers need to know
Preparation is key with heightened competition and pandemic-fueled market factors.
Large companies "rigged" CEO pay during pandemic, study claims
Review of filings shows companies boosted CEO comp by average of 29% in 2020, yet cut pay of regular employees by 2%.
Drivers start scrambling for gas as pipeline shutdown continues
Motorists, especially in Southern states, are finding long lines at many stations. Some are out of gas. And prices could rise.
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Colorado Springs police identify victims of birthday party shooting
"At the core of this horrendous act is domestic violence," said Colorado Springs Police Department Chief Vince Niski.
Ex-nursing aide gets life in prison for deaths of 7 veterans
The judge called Reta Mays "the monster that no one sees coming."
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
"The Capitol Attack is likely the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice," the government said in a court filing.
Prosecutor to seek hate crime charges in deadly spa shootings
Robert Aaron Long, 22, was indicted on murder charges in the March 16 killing of eight people, six of them women of Asian descent, in the Atlanta area.
3 plead not guilty to hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery's killing
The three men were already facing state murder counts in the death of Arbery, who was pursued and gunned down last year.
Space
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Spacecraft carrying historic asteroid samples begins journey to Earth
The spacecraft is returning from the asteroid Bennu, and it marks NASA's first-ever asteroid sample return mission.
First fully civilian flight to space station moves forward
The flight will be the second fully commercial launch of civilians to low-Earth orbit and the first to the International Space Station.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Dogecoin-funded lunar satellite
Musk, the self-proclaimed "Dogefather," called the mission the first crypto and first meme in space.
Space experts call China "negligent" for gambling with rocket re-entry
NASA boss says Beijing "failing to meet responsible standards" for space debris, and one expert agrees, but warns it won't "be constructive just to yell at the Chinese."
Chinese rocket debris falls over Indian Ocean
A huge piece of space junk made an uncontrolled re-entry back into Earth's atmosphere Saturday night. The remnants of a Chinese rocket re-entered the atmosphere and crashed into the Indian Ocean north of the Maldives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports. Read more here.
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Richest women in the world, ranked by net worth
Their fortunes start at $6.99 billion and go up — way up — from there
Searching for Gretchen Anthony: The evidence
Investigators searching for a missing Florida mother soon realized someone was using the COVID-19 pandemic to cover up her disappearance.
In photos: These migrant families with young children just crossed the U.S. border
CBS News spoke to several families with young children pursuing asylum claims in the U.S. about why they decided to leave their home countries and what it was like to undertake the perilous journey to the border.
The Kristin Smart disappearance
The prime suspect in the Kristin Smart disappearance is arrested almost 25 years after the college student went missing and authorities say a podcaster helped make it happen.
Best U.S. national parks, ranked by popularity
National parks are finally reopening after sporadic COVID-19-related shutdowns. Here's where all 62 of them rank in popularity.
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Preview: "The Queen Carries On: A Gayle King Special"
Former President Barack Obama, Sir Paul McCartney and a maid of honor to the Queen at her coronation reflect on the extraordinary reign of Queen Elizabeth II in "The Queen Carries On: A Gayle King Special." The special airs Friday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and is available to stream live and on demand with the Paramount+ streaming service.
Navigating pandemic-era real estate market
Buying a home for the first time can be complicated, and adding in current pandemic-era market factors like low inventory, low mortgage rates and increasing demand could lead to even more headaches. Daryl Fairweather, a chief economist at the real estate brokerage Redfin, joins CBSN AM with tips on how to navigate the competitive market.
Cheney speaks on eve of vote
Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who faces a vote Wednesday to remove her from her leadership position in the House, vowed to continue to fight former President Trump. "Millions of Americans have been misled by the former president. They have only heard his words and not the truth as he continues to undermine our democratic process, sowing seeds of doubt over whether democracy works at all," she said. Watch her remarks and read more here.
Spa shooting suspect could face death penalty
The Fulton County district attorney says she will seek hate crime charges and the death penalty against the man accused of murdering eight people at Atlanta-area spas. Six of the victims were Asian women. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
Regulating the cryptocurrency industry
A battle is brewing in Washington over how to regulate the cryptocurrency industry, and industry leaders want to make sure they have a say. According to a report in the New York Times, some digital currency companies have hired lobbyists, lawyers and consultants in an effort to gain greater influence over how much, or how little the industry is regulated. Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for the Times, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.