Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Technology
Overstock shares sink after CEO comments about "Deep State"
Investors are fleeing retailer Overstock after its CEO issued a bizarre statement about the "deep state" and "men in black"
U.S. lawmaker joins international Facebook investigation
Rep. David Cicilline joins the International Grand Committee on Disinformation and "Fake News," as lawmakers from a dozen countries seek answers on election influencing
WeWork filed its IPO — now meet its We Double
A Wyoming company with a Chinese address and $441 in the bank seems poised to benefit from WeWork's buzzy IPO
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Facebook contractors listened to Messenger chats
Facebook said it's ended the practice of having contractors listen to and transcribe the recordings
Teen tweets from LG smart fridge, goes viral
15-year-old Dorothy figured out how to tweet from a Nintendo DS, a Wii and her fridge
Apple lifted by delay in U.S. tariffs on China
With the tech company set to roll out its latest iPhones in September, higher levies on Chinese imports would hurt
Teens forced to work overtime to make Amazon devices: report
Amazon said it's investigating a report that Foxconn allegedly made Chinese teens to work overtime, violating laws
Hearing aids: You ain't heard nothing yet
Only about 20% of adults with hearing loss actually use hearing aids, but advances in technology and a new law may drive down prices – and be music to consumers' ears
Apple offers $1 million reward to anyone who can hack an iPhone
Apple is expanding its bug bounty program — and it's no longer invite-only
Video games don't make you a mass shooter, expert says
"When it comes to actual serious criminal violence, there's virtually no evidence that video games matter," Virginia Tech professor James Ivory told CBS News
ABC, ESPN delay video game tourney broadcast after shootings
The X Games Apex Legends tournament won't air this weekend amid controversy over the link between games and violence
Walmart removes violent video game displays after shootings
Retail giant still faces criticism for its decision to remove video game displays while continuing to sell guns
Uber lost $5 billion last quarter—its biggest loss ever
Stock-based payouts after Uber's IPO have helped make 2019 the "peak" year for losses, company CEO says
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Portland braces for possible violence at far-right rally
In recent years, Portland has become a magnet for protests, with some of them turning ugly
Peter Fonda, "Easy Rider" star, dies at 79
The cause of death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer, the family said
He worried no one would attend wife's funeral. Hundreds came
Reckard's husband, Antonio Basco, had invited the community to attend, saying he had no family in the area and did not want to be alone
CBP computer outage leads to long lines at U.S. airports
Some of the airports affected included JFK Airport in New York City, Dulles International Airport and LAX in Los Angeles
Jeffrey Epstein's death ruled a suicide by hanging
Epstein, 66, was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City on August 10
Tlaib cancels Israel trip, citing "oppressive conditions"
"I can't allow the State of Israel to take away that light by humiliating me," Tlaib tweeted of her connections to the Palestinian people
Trump calls supporter he mocked at rally
President Trump called a supporter he mistook for a protester and mocked at his New Hampshire rally
Stocks end roller-coaster week on a higher note
Financial markets closed up after swinging sharply this week on fears of a recession and a global slowdown
Woman arrested for holding black teens at gunpoint
The boys, who were raising money for their school football team, told police that the woman cursed at them and threatened to shoot them if they moved
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Greenland residents react to Trump's idea to buy the island
Sources told CBS News that Mr. Trump is interested in Greenland's strategic and military significance
Iranian oil tanker is free, but may be going nowhere fast
Grace 1 is free to go after official release by Gibraltar, but without a willing captain the ship may stay put, and give U.S. room to maneuver
Greenland rebuffs Trump, saying it's "not for sale"
"This is a complete and total catastrophe," a former U.S. ambassador to Denmark said
Tlaib cancels Israel trip, citing "oppressive conditions"
"I can't allow the State of Israel to take away that light by humiliating me," Tlaib tweeted of her connections to the Palestinian people
#BoycottMulan trends after comments by Disney star
#BoycottMulan is trending worldwide after "Mulan" star Liu Yifei voiced support for the police crackdown in Hong Kong
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Woman arrested for holding black teens at gunpoint
The boys, who were raising money for their school football team, told police that the woman cursed at them and threatened to shoot them if they moved
Peter Fonda, "Easy Rider" star, dies at 79
The cause of death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer, the family said
Elizabeth Smart's father reveals he is gay
"As an openly gay man, the Church is not a place where I find solace any longer," Smart wrote
He worried no one would attend wife's funeral. Hundreds came
Reckard's husband, Antonio Basco, had invited the community to attend, saying he had no family in the area and did not want to be alone
Greenland residents react to Trump's idea to buy the island
Sources told CBS News that Mr. Trump is interested in Greenland's strategic and military significance
Politics
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Harris unveils "Camp Kamala en Español"
Harris looks to train Spanish-speaking volunteers, Klobuchar pitches gun control in South Carolina, and Democrats target Amash's seat
Warren releases massive plan to address issues facing Native Americans
Native American leader praises Warren's proposal ahead of candidate forum on indigenous issues
Trump calls supporter he mocked at rally
President Trump called a supporter he mistook for a protester and mocked at his New Hampshire rally
House Judiciary to return from August recess to consider gun bills
"To keep our communities safe, we must act," said committee chair Jerry Nadler
McConnell recovering from "successful" shoulder surgery
The Senate majority leader tripped and fractured his shoulder outside his Kentucky home earlier this month
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Peter Fonda, "Easy Rider" star, dies at 79
The cause of death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer, the family said
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
NFL's deal with Jay-Z faces scrutiny
The NFL announced it will partner with Jay-Z's Roc Nation to lead initiatives in entertainment and social justice. But some have called the league out for not including Colin Kaepernick in those efforts. John Breech of CBS Sports joined CBSN to explain how people around the league are reacting.
What to stream this weekend
TV Guide senior editor Krutika Mallikarjuna joined CBSN to talk about the best shows to stream this weekend: "The Terror: Infamy," "Why Women Kill" and "Mindhunter."
Carlos Santana on lessons of Woodstock 50 years later
"More important than the mescaline or Jerry Garcia or Woodstock or the music is how these people were able to co-exist with unity and harmony"
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Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Overstock shares sink after CEO comments about "Deep State"
Investors are fleeing retailer Overstock after its CEO issued a bizarre statement about the "deep state" and "men in black"
U.S. lawmaker joins international Facebook investigation
Rep. David Cicilline joins the International Grand Committee on Disinformation and "Fake News," as lawmakers from a dozen countries seek answers on election influencing
WeWork filed its IPO — now meet its We Double
A Wyoming company with a Chinese address and $441 in the bank seems poised to benefit from WeWork's buzzy IPO
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Science
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NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Varnish and rubber found in Arctic snow, according to study
The study postulated that the pollutants were potentially carried via air
July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth
On the last day of the month alone, 11 billion tons of ice melted across Greenland — contributing to record low sea ice levels
Nature up close: Theodore Roosevelt, the conservation president
The conservation movement in the U.S. dramatically advanced under the 26th president's watch, as he established 5 national parks, created the National Wildlife Refuge System and U.S. Forest Service, and oversaw the protection of 230,000,000 acres
12-year-old discovers apparent woolly mammoth tooth in Ohio
Jackson Hepner was taking photos with his family when he spotted the giant tooth along the edge of a creek
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Salmon caviar recalled due to botulism fears
Product sold in four states is possibly tainted with toxin that can cause life-threatening illness or death
Tyson recalls chicken patties because of "extraneous matter"
Some consumers reported finding pieces of a mechanical seal or gasket in the Weaver fully cooked patties
Ebola outbreak spreads, claiming first victims in a new region
Government in Congo's previously unaffected South Kivu province says 1 person there has died and their child is being treated
FDA wants to put graphic warnings on cigarette packs
In a move to amplify the health risks, images would show neck tumors, feet with amputated toes, and diseased lungs
Crying on the job? 8 in 10 workers say they've sobbed at work
Workplace weeping is a common experience, with almost half of workers blaming their boss or colleagues
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Salmon caviar recalled due to botulism fears
Product sold in four states is possibly tainted with toxin that can cause life-threatening illness or death
Recession fears are back -- should you be worried?
The longest economic expansion in U.S. history suddenly looks wobbly -- but here's why it's too soon to freak
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
If black families had white wealth, economy would be $1.5 trillion bigger
The typical white family in America has 10 times as much as the typical black family—and that hurts everyone
IRS budgets cuts costing the feds billions of dollars
A sharp decline in funding for the tax agency has impaired its ability to audit big corporations and millionaires
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Woman arrested for holding black teens at gunpoint
The boys, who were raising money for their school football team, told police that the woman cursed at them and threatened to shoot them if they moved
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Woman sues Kroger after father's death
The mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso has brought attention to the gun policies of major retailers. One woman is challenging Kroger after her father was murdered. Jericka Duncan reports.
Medical examiner rules Epstein died by suicide
New York City's chief medical examiner said an autopsy on Jeffrey Epstein shows he hanged himself in his jail cell. The findings shoot down theories that Epstein may have been strangled. Don Dahler reports.
Body camera video shows police fatally shooting black teen
Police release body camera video nearly two weeks after the death of De'Von Bailey following calls from his family for the footage to be made public
Space
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NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Our galaxy's black hole suddenly flashed a bright light
Scientists called the flashes "unprecedented"
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower peak Monday night
Anyone trying to watch the Perseid meteor shower should try to stay away from bright city lights
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Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
Manson Family murders: The terrifying story in pictures
A look at the cult slayings that shocked – and scared – America
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Warren unveils Native American policy proposals
2020 Democratic hopeful Senator Elizabeth Warren unveiled a new set of policy proposals that she says will "honor and empower tribal nations and indigenous peoples." CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Zak Hudak joins to discuss Warren's plan.
House committee to take up gun safety bills
The House Judiciary Committee announced Friday that it will return from its August recess early to consider three gun safety bills. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Lauren Claffey join CBSN to discuss the role the issue will play in the 2020 election.
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Trump touts strong economy
Stocks rallied Friday after a tumultuous week on Wall Street. But despite growing fears of a recession, President Trump continues to tout a strong economy which he believes will win him a second term. Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss.
