FTC bars company from selling "stalking" apps
Federal regulators said hackers used one company's technology to spy on users' location and online activities
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Facebook unveils efforts to protect 2020 election process
The new initiatives comes after Facebook faced yet another controversy over its use of misleading political ads
California blackouts push homeowners to battery storage
"It's controlled chaos right now," said one solar installer amid surging demand after electricity shutdown
Mitt Romney confirms secret Twitter account, "Pierre Delecto"
Little is known about Romney's alter ego – except he seems to be French and he likes to "lurk"
Zuckerberg confirms he recommended Facebook colleagues to Buttigieg
Zuckerberg and Buttigieg attended Harvard at the same time. Buttigieg was one of Facebook's first 300 users
Cybercriminals are doing big business in the gaming chat app Discord
Why use the dark web when you can use Discord? Hackers are using the startup's technology to sell everything from allegedly hacked American Express accounts to forged currency and malware
Mark Hurd, Oracle CEO, dies at 62
Software giant's chief was on leave of absence for health issues, and no cause of death was disclosed
Facebook might have prevented the Iraq war, Zuckerberg says
Elizabeth Warren and Bernice King blast Facebook founder after he defends policy of permitting lies in political ads
Facebook drops from ranks of top 10 brands
A series of scandals appear to be tarnishing the social media company's corporate reputation
Verizon outage hits customers across the U.S.
Verizon said it's fixed the problem and recommends customers try restarting their phones if they still have problems
8 apps and video games China has a hand in
Chinese companies are involved in some of the world's most popular tech products, posing a conundrum for U.S. businesses
Italian university offers online influencer degree
Students study things like fashion psychology, the philosophy of language and intercultural communication
How to get up to $358 in the Yahoo data breach settlement
If you had an account with the portal between 2012 and 2016, you could be eligible for cash or free credit monitoring
Google debuts new Pixel 4 smartphone and more
The new phone boasts better facial recognition technology, a second camera lens, and motion-sensing technology
Blizzard says China had "no influence" in video gamer ban
Gaming company exec defends move to suspend Hearthstone player after he expressed support for Hong Kong protests
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McConnell denies telling Trump his Ukraine call was "innocent"
Asked if the president was lying about the interaction, McConnell replied, "You'd have to ask him"
Top diplomat in Ukraine gave "damning" testimony, Dems say — live updates
Democrats emerging from William Taylor's deposition called his 15-page opening statement "very dramatic," "detailed" and "lengthy"
Lori Loughlin facing new charges in admissions scandal
Loughlin, her husband and nine others are now accused of conspiring to commit federal program bribery
NYC and California sue USPS over shipping illegal cigarettes
State officials allege postal workers have illegally shipped foreign cigarettes to U.S. customers for years
Iraq says U.S. troops leaving Syria can't stay in Iraq
Mark Esper will meet with Iraqi leaders on Wednesday, hours after the ceasefire ends in northern Syria
Trump calls impeachment inquiry a "lynching"
Several lawmakers have spoken out against the president's use of the word – including Sen. Tim Scott, the only black Republican in the Senate
Man convicted in assault of transgender woman who was later killed
Muhlaysia Booker's gang assault and her unrelated murder drew national attention to violence against transgender people
British government loses key vote on Brexit timetable
The vote likely makes it impossible for Boris Johnson to fulfill his vow to take Britain out of the EU on October 31
Alanis Morissette on her third bout of postpartum depression
The Grammy Award-winning singer says she's dealing with the condition for a third time following the birth of her son in August
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Abortion is no longer illegal in Northern Ireland
"This is a hugely significant moment and the beginning of a new era for Northern Ireland," Amnesty International says
British government loses key vote on Brexit timetable
The vote likely makes it impossible for Boris Johnson to fulfill his vow to take Britain out of the EU on October 31
Iraq says U.S. troops leaving Syria can't stay in Iraq
Mark Esper will meet with Iraqi leaders on Wednesday, hours after the ceasefire ends in northern Syria
Man steals ambulance and hits several people, including baby
Police said those struck by the vehicle included a woman with a stroller and an elderly couple
U.K. cops coming to U.S. to question American woman about fatal crash
In a press conference Monday night, police said Sacoolas asked to be interviewed by investigators in person
U.S.
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Anonymous author of NYT op-ed writes tell-all book
The author, an official inside the Trump administration, will remain anonymous and plans to donate any money made off of the book
2 college students charged for allegedly shouting racial slur
Jarred Karal, of Plainville, and Ryan Mucaj, of Granby, were both identified by police as 21-year-old white men.
Lori Loughlin among parents hit with new charges in admissions scam
Loughlin, her husband and nine others are now accused of conspiring to commit federal program bribery
NYC and California sue USPS over shipping illegal cigarettes
State officials allege postal workers have illegally shipped foreign cigarettes to U.S. customers for years
Exxon's climate accounting goes on trial
The biggest U.S. fossil fuel company is accused of lying to its investors about the cost of carbon emissions to its business
Politics
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Anonymous author of NYT op-ed writes tell-all book
The author, an official inside the Trump administration, will remain anonymous and plans to donate any money made off of the book
McConnell denies telling Trump his Ukraine call was "innocent"
Asked if the president was lying about the interaction, McConnell replied, "You'd have to ask him"
Kentucky gubernatorial race tied as Trump, Pence prepare to visit the state
A new poll found GOP Governor Matt Bevin and Democrat Andy Beshear tied, each with 46% support from voters
Trump calls impeachment inquiry a "lynching"
Several lawmakers have spoken out against the president's use of the word – including Sen. Tim Scott, the only black Republican in the Senate
Iraq says U.S. troops leaving Syria can't stay in Iraq
Mark Esper will meet with Iraqi leaders on Wednesday, hours after the ceasefire ends in northern Syria
Entertainment
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"E.T." star Henry Thomas arrested for DUI in Oregon
The 48-year-old actor who played Elliott in the 1982 classic movie faces misdemeanor charge
Glamour Magazine’s 2019 Women of the Year honorees
Glamour Magazine announced their 2019 Women of the Year honorees and they include FIFA World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe, filmmaker Ava DuVernay and environmental activist Greta Thunberg. CBS This Morning's Gayle King sat down with Samantha Barry on Tuesday, the magazine's editor in chief.
New "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" trailer released
"Star Wars" fans were taken back to a "galaxy far, far away" Monday night with a new trailer for the film coming out in December
Meghan Markle: Adopting a stiff upper lip is "probably really damaging"
Duke and Duchess of Sussex open up about the pressures of the royal family and their complicated relationship with the tabloid press
Meghan reveals hardships of royal life
Meghan and Harry are opening up about the hardships of royal life. In a new documentary, an emotional Harry also defends his relationship with his brother. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Technology
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FTC bars company from selling "stalking" apps
Federal regulators said hackers used one company's technology to spy on users' location and online activities
Facebook unveils efforts to protect 2020 election process
The new initiatives comes after Facebook faced yet another controversy over its use of misleading political ads
California blackouts push homeowners to battery storage
"It's controlled chaos right now," said one solar installer amid surging demand after electricity shutdown
Mitt Romney confirms secret Twitter account, "Pierre Delecto"
Little is known about Romney's alter ego – except he seems to be French and he likes to "lurk"
Zuckerberg confirms he recommended Facebook colleagues to Buttigieg
Zuckerberg and Buttigieg attended Harvard at the same time. Buttigieg was one of Facebook's first 300 users
Science
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Exxon's climate accounting goes on trial
The biggest U.S. fossil fuel company is accused of lying to its investors about the cost of carbon emissions to its business
Oyster shortages follow record floods: "Never been this bad"
Extreme weather linked to climate change is wreaking havoc in oyster production in parts of the U.S.
Space heavyweights join Jeff Bezos' moon lander project
Amazon founder says proposed moon lander could be ready within five years
California blackouts push homeowners to battery storage
"It's controlled chaos right now," said one solar installer amid surging demand after electricity shutdown
Astronauts say all-female spacewalk a sign of the times
Historic spacewalk shows increasing diversity at NASA and across the science and technology world
Health
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Always drops female symbol from packaging to be more inclusive
Advocates said removing the symbol may relieve some of the dysphoria felt by transgender and non-binary people during menstruation
How to talk about mental health, according to the experts
"CBS This Morning" will be dedicating most of its broadcast Wednesday to a live special focusing on mental health
Alanis Morissette on her third bout of postpartum depression
The Grammy Award-winning singer says she's dealing with the condition for a third time following the birth of her son in August
Families fight insurers for life-saving care for loved ones with mental illness
Every year, an estimated 1 in 5 American adults experiences mental illness
"Did I cause this?" Getting past the stigma of miscarriages
I've realized that grieving the loss of this child was important ... but forgiving myself is just as important and something I'm still working on
MoneyWatch
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Always drops female symbol from packaging to be more inclusive
Advocates said removing the symbol may relieve some of the dysphoria felt by transgender and non-binary people during menstruation
NYC and California sue USPS over shipping illegal cigarettes
State officials allege postal workers have illegally shipped foreign cigarettes to U.S. customers for years
FTC bars company from selling "stalking" apps
Federal regulators said hackers used one company's technology to spy on users' location and online activities
Under Armour founder Kevin Plank stepping down as CEO
A new chief executive for the sporting goods company that 47-year-old Plank launched more than two decades ago
Zuckerberg confirms he recommended Facebook colleagues to Buttigieg
Zuckerberg and Buttigieg attended Harvard at the same time. Buttigieg was one of Facebook's first 300 users
Crime
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2 college students charged for allegedly shouting racial slur
Jarred Karal, of Plainville, and Ryan Mucaj, of Granby, were both identified by police as 21-year-old white men.
Massive California fentanyl bust
Last week, police in Orange County, California, seized enough of the powerful opioid fentanyl that it could kill the entire county's 3.2 million residents three times over. Authorities say the problem is very dangerous and getting worse. CBSN Los Angeles' Stacey Butler reports.
"E.T." star Henry Thomas arrested for DUI in Oregon
The 48-year-old actor who played Elliott in the 1982 classic movie faces misdemeanor charge
Lori Loughlin among parents hit with new charges in admissions scam
Loughlin, her husband and nine others are now accused of conspiring to commit federal program bribery
Alleged gunman arrested after California school shooting
An alleged gunman and accomplice have been arrested in a shooting just outside a Northern California high school Tuesday that wounded a teenager and locked down thousands of students and staffers in a complex with three schools for hours, authorities said. CBSN Los Angeles has the details.
Space
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Space heavyweights join Jeff Bezos' moon lander project
Amazon founder says proposed moon lander could be ready within five years
Astronauts say all-female spacewalk a sign of the times
Historic spacewalk shows increasing diversity at NASA and across the science and technology world
Orionids meteor shower peaks tonight. Here's how to watch
Considered to be one of the most beautiful meteor showers of the year, the Orionids will light up the night sky tonight
Trump talks to astronauts during spacewalk
President Trump congratulated NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir in a phone call from the White House as the two wrapped up the first all-female spacewalk in history. Mr. Trump also talked about plans for future NASA missions to the moon and Mars.
Historic all-female spacewalk a milestone for NASA
NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir got a congratulatory phone call from President Trump
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Evidence photos: The Heather Bogle murder case
See evidence related to the April 10, 2015 murder of the 28-year-old Ohio woman and how her killer was caught
Halloween comes early at New York Comic Con
The largest pop culture event on the East Coast drew hordes of sci-fi, fantasy, anime and comic book fans, many of whom came in disguises (or, in the case of some superheroes, discarded them)
NFL team owners, from richer to richest
The average NFL franchise is valued at $2 billion, so it should come as no surprise that most of the league's owners claim over $1 billion in net worth
The worst movies of the century
These are the lowest-rated films since 2000.
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped
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"The Faces of Family Separation"
CBS News takes viewers inside the real-life challenges facing migrant families split apart by the Trump administration's "Zero Tolerance" policy. The documentary provides an immersive look at the hotly debated issue through the eyes of those impacted the most — the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters separated and unaware when they'll see their family members again.
Massive California fentanyl bust
Last week, police in Orange County, California, seized enough of the powerful opioid fentanyl that it could kill the entire county's 3.2 million residents three times over. Authorities say the problem is very dangerous and getting worse. CBSN Los Angeles' Stacey Butler reports.
McConnell denies telling Trump his Ukraine call was "innocent"
CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes asked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell about President Trump's remark that McConnell had told him his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was "innocent." McConnell said he never had that conversation with Mr. Trump.
Alleged gunman arrested after California school shooting
An alleged gunman and accomplice have been arrested in a shooting just outside a Northern California high school Tuesday that wounded a teenager and locked down thousands of students and staffers in a complex with three schools for hours, authorities said. CBSN Los Angeles has the details.
NBA Season Starts Tonight
Host of CBS Sports HQ's Reiter's Block Bill Reiter gives his take on the start of the NBA season and the World Series.
