Wednesday is deadline to file claim for Equifax data breach
You want the cash? Or a decade of free credit monitoring through Equifax? Here's what to do before the January 22 deadline.
Technology
Google CEO: AI's "negative consequences" need regulating
Tech chief acknowledges "nefarious" risks in face-recognition and other programs that can beat humans to the punch.
Almanac: Neon lights
On January 19, 1915, French inventor Georges Claude received a U.S. patent for his "System of Illuminating by Luminescent Tubes" ... tubes filled with neon gas
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
Kidnapped 14-year-old girl alerted friends of her location on Snapchat
"Where am I?" the girl messaged friends.
Lawsuit demands Zuckerberg give up control of Facebook
Anti-trust suit by stalled rivals calls Facebook "one of the largest unlawful monopolies ever seen in the United States."
Google parent Alphabet joins $1 trillion club
Investors still high on Big Tech despite mounting political concerns about the industry's size and influence.
Microsoft plans to erase its entire carbon footprint since 1975
Company promises to cut its emissions via reforestation, soil management and, eventually, high-tech carbon capture.
Twitter suspends Grindr over privacy concerns
Dating apps gave advertisers data about user "personalities, predispositions and secret desires," privacy group claims.
NSA identifies "critical vulnerability" in Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft released its patch on Tuesday.
Retiree flies around the world solo — in a plane he built himself
"It's a small planet ... We have a lot more likenesses than we do differences," pilot Bill Harrelson learned during his trip.
Texas gamer saves friend having seizure 5,000 miles away
"I'm calling from the U.S. I'm currently on a call with my friend, he had a seizure and he's not responding anymore," 20-year-old Dia Lathora from Texas told Cheshire police in England over the phone.
Judge orders Google to turn over Jussie Smollett's data
Chicago judge approved two search warrants that would give access to files associated with the actor's Gmail address and location data.
Robots: Now coming to a workplace near you
An emerging generation of robots is leaving the lab to flip burgers, deliver packages and even perform surgery.
Tesla now America's most valuable car company
Electric car maker is worth more than Ford and General Motors — combined — even as it struggles to turn a profit.
Latest News
Impeachment live updates: Bitter debate dominates first day of Trump trial
The first day of President Trump's trial got underway with contentious exchanges over hearing from new witnesses.
House impeachment managers raise concerns over evidence
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell spoke with four of the impeachment managers, including House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff
Trio hoped Virginia gun rally would spark "civil war": Feds
Federal prosecutors argued that the men, who were arrested last week, should be detained pending trial, indicating they are a part of a "domestic terrorism investigation."
Brawl breaks out at end of Kansas-Kansas State basketball game
At one point, Silvio De Sousa picked up a stool and held it above his head before assistant coach Jerrance Howard grabbed it from him.
Two new members elected to MLB Hall of Fame
Jeter finished just one vote shy of a unanimous ballot.
CDC confirms first U.S. case of coronavirus
A man in Washington state is sick from the virus after returning from a trip to China.
"Nobody likes him": Hillary Clinton bashes Bernie Sanders
"He said I was unqualified. I had a lot more experience than he did, and got a lot more done than he had, but that was his attack on me," she told The Hollywood Reporter.
Mom allegedly confesses to killing her three young kids
A Phoenix woman has been arrested on suspicion of killing her three children after they were found dead inside the family home.
Ozzy Osbourne reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
The rock icon says he was diagnosed with the disease after suffering a fall last February.
World
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Millions of climate refugees may need protection, U.N. says
"The message is clear: Pacific Island states do not need to be underwater before triggering human rights obligations to protect the right to life," said Kate Schuetze of Amnesty International.
What is coronavirus, the mystery illness sweeping through China?
The city of Wuhan, China, is racing to contain the potential spread of a deadly new strain of virus, and now there's a confirmed case in the United States.
CDC confirms first U.S. case of coronavirus
A man in Washington state is sick from the virus after returning from a trip to China.
Malaysia returns thousands of tons of trash to wealthy countries
"Our position is very firm. We just want to send it back and we just want to give a message that Malaysia is not the dumping site of the world," Malaysia's environmental minister said.
Lessons from one of the fastest-warming places on Earth
It took CBS News' Roxana Saberi 3 days to reach Elephant Island, on the Antarctic Peninsula, where scientists say declining penguin populations offer a warning to us all.
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Brawl breaks out at end of Kansas-Kansas State basketball game
At one point, Silvio De Sousa picked up a stool and held it above his head before assistant coach Jerrance Howard grabbed it from him.
Trio hoped Virginia gun rally would spark "civil war": Feds
Federal prosecutors argued that the men, who were arrested last week, should be detained pending trial, indicating they are a part of a "domestic terrorism investigation."
Weather service issues alert for falling iguanas in Florida
As the weather gets colder in parts of the state, the cold-blooded animals slow down or become motionless and can drop from trees onto unsuspecting pedestrians.
Warren lands key endorsements ahead of New Hampshire primary
The endorsements come at a critical time for Warren, who has fallen significantly in recent polling out the Granite State
Penn State student allegedly assaulted by 4 fraternity brothers
"Obviously, the alleged incident is absolutely antithetical to our fraternity's ideals and values," Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity spokesperson said.
Politics
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Warren lands key endorsements ahead of New Hampshire primary
The endorsements come at a critical time for Warren, who has fallen significantly in recent polling out the Granite State
House impeachment managers raise concerns over evidence
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell spoke with four of the impeachment managers, including House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Sanders apologizes for surrogate's op-ed
"I'm sorry that op-ed appeared," Sanders told CBS News' Cara Corte.
GOP senators to watch when Senate votes on impeachment trial witnesses
The decision about whether witnesses will be heard in the Senate trial is likely to come down to a handful of senators.
Mike Bloomberg is running impeachment ads
In a 30-second ad running in 27 states, Bloomberg is urging senators to vote to "remove Trump from office."
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Recording Academy hit with lawsuit
Just days before the Grammy awards, the suspended president and CEO of the Grammys is hitting the Recording Academy with a discrimination complaint. Jamie Yuccas reports on the allegations.
Man claims he was assaulted by Antonio Brown and his trainer
The trainer has been taken into custody and attempts to "make contact" with Brown have been unsuccessful, according to police.
Prince Harry reunites with family in Canada
After coming to an agreement to step back from royal duties, Prince Harry has reunited with his wife, Meghan Markle. But there are new troubles for the couple. Janet Shamlian reports.
Derek Jeter and Larry Walker elected to MLB Hall of Fame
Jeter finished just one vote shy of a unanimous ballot.
Video shows former NBA player Delonte West being beaten
Maryland police are investigating how one of the clips, allegedly recorded by an officer, was released to the public.
Technology
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Wednesday is deadline to file claim for Equifax data breach
You want the cash? Or a decade of free credit monitoring through Equifax? Here's what to do before the January 22 deadline.
Google CEO: AI's "negative consequences" need regulating
Tech chief acknowledges "nefarious" risks in face-recognition and other programs that can beat humans to the punch.
Almanac: Neon lights
On January 19, 1915, French inventor Georges Claude received a U.S. patent for his "System of Illuminating by Luminescent Tubes" ... tubes filled with neon gas
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
Kidnapped 14-year-old girl alerted friends of her location on Snapchat
"Where am I?" the girl messaged friends.
Science
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Weather service issues alert for falling iguanas in Florida
As the weather gets colder in parts of the state, the cold-blooded animals slow down or become motionless and can drop from trees onto unsuspecting pedestrians.
Lessons from one of the fastest-warming places on Earth
It took CBS News' Roxana Saberi 3 days to reach Elephant Island, on the Antarctic Peninsula, where scientists say declining penguin populations offer a warning to us all.
Greta Thunberg calls for end to all fossil fuel investment "now"
The teen climate activist urges leaders at the World Economic Forum "to act as if you loved your children above all else."
Platypuses at risk of extinction
Climate change and sever periods of drought are among the risk factors threatening the platypus population.
Third all-female spacewalk successfully completed
NASA is ditching aging solar array batteries for more powerful lithium-ion replacements.
Health
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What is coronavirus, the mystery illness sweeping through China?
The city of Wuhan, China, is racing to contain the potential spread of a deadly new strain of virus, and now there's a confirmed case in the United States.
CDC confirms first U.S. case of coronavirus
A man in Washington state is sick from the virus after returning from a trip to China.
Ohio doctor gets threats over pro-vaccine video
One online user labeled her "Public Enemy #1", another commented that the pediatrician should "stop killing our kids with vaccines."
China confirms virus outbreak has now killed 6 people
There have been more than 300 confirmed cases of the flu-like coronavirus, which can be transmitted person-to-person.
Baby Trend strollers recalled for fall risk
Hinge joints can release and collapse under pressure, posing fall hazard for children in the stroller, regulators warn.
MoneyWatch
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Toyota recalling 2.9 million vehicles for air bag defect
The recall covers certain Corolla, Matrix and Avalon models.
Honda recalls 2.4 million cars to replace air bag inflators
But Japanese automaker says latest recall doesn't involve the volatile chemical linked to multiple deaths.
Airline stocks fall as fears mount over coronavirus outbreak
Travel industry could take hit, with some Wall Street analysts warning the health crisis poses investment risk.
Lucky's Market to close dozens of stores in 10 states
Closures come just over a month after Kroger said it would sell its stake in the upstart natural foods chain.
Starbucks wants more reusable cups in stores
CEO Kevin Johnson says the coffee giant will cut carbon emissions, waste and water use by 50% within a decade.
Crime
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Trio hoped Virginia gun rally would spark "civil war": Feds
Federal prosecutors argued that the men, who were arrested last week, should be detained pending trial, indicating they are a part of a "domestic terrorism investigation."
Penn State student allegedly assaulted by 4 fraternity brothers
"Obviously, the alleged incident is absolutely antithetical to our fraternity's ideals and values," Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity spokesperson said.
Man claims he was assaulted by Antonio Brown and his trainer
The trainer has been taken into custody and attempts to "make contact" with Brown have been unsuccessful, according to police.
Mom allegedly confesses to killing her three young kids
A Phoenix woman has been arrested on suspicion of killing her three children after they were found dead inside the family home.
Two more inmates killed at troubled Mississippi prison
The recent deaths come after a recent spike in violence at prisons across the state.
Space
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Third all-female spacewalk successfully completed
NASA is ditching aging solar array batteries for more powerful lithium-ion replacements.
SpaceX destroys boosters in dramatic abort test
SpaceX deliberately destroyed a Falcon 9 booster Sunday in a spectacular high-altitude conflagration moments after an unpiloted Crew Dragon astronaut ferry ship shot away in a critical test of its emergency escape system, propelled to safety with a rush of fiery exhaust from eight powerful abort engines. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Omar Villafranca from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the latest.
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
SpaceX delays dramatic Crew Dragon abort test
Dramatic SpaceX in-flight abort test is intended to clear the way to send astronauts to the International Space Station.
Mysterious objects found orbiting supermassive black hole: study
Are they just gas, or are they stars? Astronomers now believe the unusual objects may be a hybrid of both.
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Notable deaths in 2020
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity
Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature
The Denver Art Museum presents the country's largest Monet exhibit in more than two decades, exploring the Impressionist's fascination with light, and how tragedy colored his work
Surprising stars who have never won an Oscar
No thanks to the Academy.
Animals doing people things
A gorilla looking at iPhone photos, an elk drinking red wine... the line between human activity and animal behavior is furrier than one might think
Animals in the wrong place at the wrong time
A hippo at a Swatch store, a squirrel in the Phillies dugout — you won't believe where these animals have popped up ...
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Rep. Jeffries quotes Biggie in Senate trial
Representative Hakeem Jeffries quoted The Notorious B.I.G. during the Senate impeachment trial Tuesday night. As the trial stretched late into the night, the New York senator ended one of his remarks with the infamous Biggie lyric “And if you don’t know, now you know.”
Polls: Bernie Sanders leads in New Hampshire
"With three weeks to go until the New Hampshire Democratic primary, polls show Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders leading in the state. Politico reporter Trent Spiner spoke to CBSN's ""Red & Blue"" about the state of the race in New Hampshire.
Recording Academy hit with lawsuit
Just days before the Grammy awards, the suspended president and CEO of the Grammys is hitting the Recording Academy with a discrimination complaint. Jamie Yuccas reports on the allegations.
USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after months at sea
The crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln is back home after being at sea for 10 months. They sacrificed so much during that time, and so did their families. Jim Axelrod explains.
Prince Harry reunites with family in Canada
After coming to an agreement to step back from royal duties, Prince Harry has reunited with his wife, Meghan Markle. But there are new troubles for the couple. Janet Shamlian reports.
