SpaceX mishap investigation continues
Engineers continue to collect data, high-speed imagery and recovered hardware in wake of SpaceX mishap
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Facebook is cracking down on personality quizzes
A year after Cambridge Analytica scandal, the social-media giant says it may ban some apps with "minimal utility"
Ireland & big tech regulation
Ireland is the EU's lead enforcer when it comes to regulating major tech companies, but a Politico investigation says Ireland's relationship with companies such as Facebook and Google may play a role in why it hasn't taken any action against them. Politico's Nicholas Vinocur and CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with analysis.
Uber and Lyft drivers plan 24-hour strike to protest pay
Rideshare workers in eight U.S. cities say they'll turn off their apps on May 8 in push for higher wages
CIA joins Instagram — and posts a symbol-laden first picture
"I spy with my little eye," the CIA's first post is captioned
Microsoft worth $1 trillion for the first time ever
The software giant's shares rose Thursday after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results
Cambridge Analytica scandal could cost Facebook $5 billion
The inquiry into Facebook's data collection could cost as much as $5 billion, the company said in latest earnings release
Facebook sets aside $3B for FTC investigations
Facebook's costs jumped by $3 billion in the first three months of the year as the company deals with an ongoing Federal Trade Commission investigation into the social network's privacy practices.
Pew: U.S. Twitter users younger & better educated
American Twitter users are generally younger and better educated than the general public, according to the Pew Research Center. They survey also found 42 percent of users had a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 31 percent of the general population.
Ford invests $500 million into Tesla competitor Rivian
Ford to build a new electric vehicle using Rivian's technology, in addition to an electric Mustang-style crossover and F-150 pickup
2020 digital ad wars focus on hot-button issues
Axios reporter Sara Fisher said the biggest issues will be "emotionally driven" like gun control and abortion
Twitter's most famous user and critic meets with CEO Jack Dorsey
President Trump is among the Republicans calling for stricter regulation of the social media company
"Avengers: Endgame" crossover heading to Fortnite
Epic Games and Marvel will once again bring the world of Fortnite and Avengers together
Elon Musk predicts Tesla will have "robotaxis" on the road next year
It's the Tesla CEO's latest big prediction with few details
Samsung delays release of Galaxy smartphone
Samsung is pushing back this week's planned public launch of its highly anticipated, $2,000 folding phone after reports that some reviewers' phones were breaking. The company had been planning to release the Galaxy Fold on Friday, but instead it will now run more tests and announce a new launch date in the "coming weeks."
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Trump admin. "gag order" on Planned Parenthood blocked
The changes -- which would have banned clinics from referring patients to abortion clinics -- were set to go into effect next week.
American kidnapped in Uganda describes abductor "shaking"
He had a hold of my arm and I thought to myself, "Is this methamphetamines? Is this fear?"
Gold Star widow shocked by new tax bill
Theresa Jones said her family has been able to stay afloat because of the benefits they receive
NFL Draft round one — live updates
Live updates of NFL draft as pressure is on teams to get top value
Coroner confirms cause of death for boy found in shallow grave
The Illinois boy's remains were found buried after his parents reported him missing -- both are charged with murder
Mom says daughter and grandson among dead in Louisiana tornado
The storm hit around 2 a.m. while people were sleeping, tearing the roofs off several homes and businesses in Ruston
Facebook is cracking down on personality quizzes
A year after Cambridge Analytica scandal, the social-media giant says it may ban some apps with "minimal utility"
"Fake heiress" Anna Sorokin convicted of fraud
Anna Sorokin faces up to 15 years in prison on the most serious charge
SpaceX mishap investigation continues
Engineers continue to collect data, high-speed imagery and recovered hardware in wake of SpaceX mishap
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"Fake heiress" Anna Sorokin convicted of fraud
Anna Sorokin faces up to 15 years in prison on the most serious charge
NFL Draft round one — live updates
Live updates of NFL draft as pressure is on teams to get top value
Coroner confirms cause of death for boy found in shallow grave
The Illinois boy's remains were found buried after his parents reported him missing -- both are charged with murder
Coast Guard lieutenant with hit list granted pre-trial release
A judge noted that although he had "grave concerns" about the charges against Hasson, he had not been charged with terrorism-related offenses
Mom says daughter and grandson among dead in Louisiana tornado
The storm hit around 2 a.m. while people were sleeping, tearing the roofs off several homes and businesses in Ruston
Politics
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Trump administration "gag order" on Planned Parenthood blocked
The changes — which would have banned clinics from referring patients to abortion clinics — were set to go into effect next week
Who is Joe Biden, the latest Democrat in the 2020 presidential race?
Although he's widely known for his eight years as vice president under President Obama, Biden served in Congress for almost 35 years
27 current senators were in Congress for Clinton's impeachment. What would they do about Trump?
There are 27 sitting senators who made clear 20 years ago where they stand on obstruction, lies and impeachment
Judges rule that Michigan must redraw gerrymandered districts
The ruling by three federal judges also requires special state Senate elections to be held in 2020
Trump gives life advice at White House Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
The president is addressing children on the White House South Lawn
World
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N. Korea handed U.S. $2M bill for Otto Warmbier's medical expenses
President Trump has said he takes Kim Jong Un at his word, after the North Korean leader claimed he was unaware of Warmbier's condition
Government explores 5 cities for new possible unaccompanied migrant kids facilities
The Department of Health and Human Services is "conducting exploratory assessments of vacant properties" in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix and Atlanta
Antarctic emperor penguins experiencing "unprecedented" breeding failure
"There had been no previously recorded instances of total breeding failure at the site," study says
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn released on bail
Tokyo court restricts deposed CEO from contact with his wife, who is linked to financial misconduct allegations
Sri Lankans warned new attacks possible with bombing suspects at large
Catholic churches suspend services and Muslims are urged to avoid mosques for Friday prayers as fear and anger mount
Entertainment
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Nipsey Hussle fans want Crayola to rename crayon "Nipsey Blue"
Fans want Crayola to rename the crayon, "Nipsey Blue"
Actor Ralph Fiennes on directing "The White Crow"
"The White Crow" is based on the true story of ballet master Rudolf Nureyev who became one of the first high-profile Russians to defect from the Soviet Union
New Prince album "Originals" to be released
The album, which will have 15 previously unreleased tracks, will be released first on music streaming service Tidal
Bruce Springsteen announces new solo album "Western Stars"
Springsteen hasn't released an album in five years
Luke Perry made final "Riverdale" appearance in Wednesday episode
Perry shared a "beautiful" moment with his on-screen son, K.J. Apa
Technology
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SpaceX mishap investigation continues
Engineers continue to collect data, high-speed imagery and recovered hardware in wake of SpaceX mishap
Facebook is cracking down on personality quizzes
A year after Cambridge Analytica scandal, the social-media giant says it may ban some apps with "minimal utility"
Ireland & big tech regulation
Ireland is the EU's lead enforcer when it comes to regulating major tech companies, but a Politico investigation says Ireland's relationship with companies such as Facebook and Google may play a role in why it hasn't taken any action against them. Politico's Nicholas Vinocur and CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with analysis.
Uber and Lyft drivers plan 24-hour strike to protest pay
Rideshare workers in eight U.S. cities say they'll turn off their apps on May 8 in push for higher wages
CIA joins Instagram — and posts a symbol-laden first picture
"I spy with my little eye," the CIA's first post is captioned
Science
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SpaceX mishap investigation continues
Engineers continue to collect data, high-speed imagery and recovered hardware in wake of SpaceX mishap
Satellite images show emperor penguins suffered breeding failure
Emperor penguins have long endured the brutal conditions of Antarctica. But now satellite imagery shows for the past three years, their second largest colony has suffered a catastrophic breeding failure. Chip Reid explains.
Antarctic emperor penguins experiencing "unprecedented" breeding failure
"There had been no previously recorded instances of total breeding failure at the site," study says
NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
Household brands bringing zero waste to your doorstep
Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, PepsiCo. and other consumer giants are teaming up on a zero waste project called "Loop" to deliver, clean and refill your favorite products.
Health
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Trump administration "gag order" on Planned Parenthood blocked
The changes — which would have banned clinics from referring patients to abortion clinics — were set to go into effect next week
N.Y. county issues 2nd state of emergency over measles outbreak
After the outbreak began in October, more than 19,400 vaccines have been administered in Rockland County and nearly 200 cases of measles have been confirmed
Spanish-speaking women fighting cancer form sisterhood
Grupo Morivivi thrives because of its resilience
Ex-NFL player believes "sensible" cannabis policy coming by 2021
In recent years, several NFL players have missed a majority of their season due to violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy, possibly connected to marijuana use
U.S. measles outbreak hits highest mark in 25 years
U.S. measles cases in 2019 have climbed to their highest level in 25 years in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines
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After backlash, Sweetgreen restaurants to accept cash
Cashless since 2016, the popular chain now says the policy unfairly penalized those without credit or debit cards
Microsoft worth $1 trillion for the first time ever
The software giant's shares rose on Thursday after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results
Adult children are costing parents their retirements
Half of American parents are skimping on retirement savings to support their adult children. Here's why that's bad
Facebook is cracking down on personality quizzes
A year after Cambridge Analytica scandal, the social-media giant says it may ban some apps with "minimal utility"
Golden Arches looks to hire those in their golden years
After years of billing itself as "America's best first job," McDonald's now plans to employ more senior citizens
Crime
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"Fake heiress" Anna Sorokin convicted of fraud
Anna Sorokin faces up to 15 years in prison on the most serious charge
Coroner confirms cause of death for boy found in shallow grave
The Illinois boy's remains were found buried after his parents reported him missing -- both are charged with murder
Ex-cop gets 25 years in killing of black driver waiting for tow
For the first time in nearly 30 years, a Florida police officer has been sentenced to prison for an on-duty fatal shooting
Utah teen's suicide was a tragedy — was how it happened a crime?
"48 Hours" explores the events that brought Utah teenagers Jchandra Brown and Tyerell Przybycien together in the remote woods in Payson Canyon, leaving one dead and the other on trial for murder
Cause of death detailed for boy believed found in shallow grave
Andrew "AJ" Freund was reported missing by his parents, who now face murder charges
Space
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NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
SpaceX suffers Crew Dragon engine test anomaly
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
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.
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
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
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4/25/19: Red and Blue
Former Vice President Joe Biden running in 2020; Will the third time be the charm for Joe Biden?
Biden launches 2020 bid
Joe Biden has officially entered the presidential race. Ken Thomas, a national political reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the challenges the former Vice President could face.
Special Olympics joins cheer championships
A team competed Thursday at the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida, but their groundbreaking performance was far from routine. Jan Crawford explains.
Satellite images show emperor penguins suffered breeding failure
Emperor penguins have long endured the brutal conditions of Antarctica. But now satellite imagery shows for the past three years, their second largest colony has suffered a catastrophic breeding failure. Chip Reid explains.
Deadly storm in Louisiana
Millions are threatened as a new round of powerful storms sweep through the South. The storms already left at least five dead in two states. Mireya Villarreal reports from Louisiana.