As ride-sharing booms, some cabbies turn to suicide
With their livelihoods under threat, at least five New York taxi drivers have killed themselves since December
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Media use in America up a full hour over just last year
The typical American adult is using media for a full hour a day more than just last year
From Enigma to Edward Snowden: The evolution of spy tactics
Modern technology has transformed the playing field for spies and hackers all over the world
The evolution of spying: From WWII to the Web
How modern technology has transformed the playing field for spies and hackers all over the world
"An entire platoon wearing wearable robots"
DARPA is sometimes known as the Pentagon's own team of mad scientists, and CBS News has been given a rare peek at what they're cooking up
In digital age, money continues to evolve
From digital currencies like Bitcoin to e-commerce, the way we use and think about money is changing
Will digital currency go mainstream?
Money has evolved from coins to credit cards to digital currencies, but will consumers buy in to the latest trend?
The evolution of the television set
Along the way to becoming the ubiquitous device we know today, the TV has been through a lot of changes
How the phone became the center of digital life
A look at how the telephone has changed over the years, and how it's changed us
The power grid evolves to fuel the future
As America's hunger for electrical power continues to grow, new technologies help keep up with demand
Historic disruption from TV to the jet engine
Josh Tyrangiel, the editor of Bloomberg Businessweek, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the ideas shaking up the industry
Hawking: Artificial intelligence a threat to humanity
The eminent theoretical physicist says humans evolve too slowly to ever compete with such an advanced system
Robots help Amazon fill its holiday orders
To quicken the pace at its warehouse fulfillment centers, the online retailer has enlisted self-guided robots to retrieve products
50th anniversary of NASA's first mission to Mars
To commemorate half a century of exploration, one company plans to send 90,000 messages to the Red Planet
The future of food: Bugs, chemical elixirs and apps
David Pogue samples the latest from the frontlines of culinary tech. including recipes created by a computer
Almanac: The vacuum tube
On November 16, 1904, British inventor John Ambrose Fleming patented an electronic receiver that revolutionized communications
Mobile payment systems: Pros and cons
With Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and other mobile payment solutions competing for your attention, how do they compare?
45th anniversary of first Internet message
The system crashed after the first two letters came through
Elon Musk: artificial intelligence summons demons
Artificial intelligence is "our biggest existential threat," said the SpaceX and Tesla founder
Almanac: Auguste Lumiere, father of cinema
The film-making pioneer, who with his brother first publicly exhibited movies, was born on October 19, 1862
Almanac: The discovery of penicillin
On September 28, 1928, an accident in the lab of Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming revolutionized medicine
"Robo Brain" could help make robots smarter
A new system will help robots figure out human behavior from information found on the Internet
New tech helps parents keep teen drivers safe
Ford MyKey, GM Family Link and other options let parents set limits and track their teens on the road
Robotic butlers could revolutionize room service
The Aloft Hotel in Silicon Valley has a pool, a bar and now... robots
The Google Lunar Xprize: The next great space race
With $30 million in prize money at stake, independent teams compete to launch a rover to the moon
Technology
Northeast hit with reports of major internet outage
Web users in the region say they're having trouble accessing Facebook, Google, Zoom and other services.
Twitter permanently bans "MyPillow guy" Mike Lindell
Twitter says Lindell kept violating its policy aimed at fighting disinformation. The ardent Trump backer insists Trump beat Biden.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
1,800 Instacart workers laid off. No one agrees on who fired them.
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Twitter bans account linked to Iran's leader after Trump threat
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
Google threatens to shut down in Australia over proposed tech law
The legislation would force big tech companies to pay news outlets to use their content. Google says that would make its business model unworkable.
Facebook asks oversight board for final decision on Trump's account
Facebook has defended its decision to suspend Trump indefinitely as "necessary and right."
Amazon doesn't have to restore Parler online, judge says
Court rules ecommerce giant is under no obligation to host some Parler users' "incendiary speech."
PayPal boots real estate agent who flew private jet to Capitol riots
Ryan asked her Twitter followers for help Thursday afternoon, sharing a link to a PayPal account. By Thursday evening, it was gone.
White House site allows users to choose their pronouns
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Twitter suspends Congresswoman over election fraud claims
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
A protected right? Free speech and social media
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
Biden presses Putin on Navalny arrest, arms treaty in first phone call
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
Couple allegedly flew to rural area to skip vaccine line
Chief Angela Demit said White River First Nation was selected for vaccines given the "remoteness, elderly and high-risk population, as well as limited access to health care."
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Iran says American dual-national sentenced to prison for spying
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
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$15 minimum wage a sticking point as Biden pushes COVID rescue plan
Most GOP lawmakers are balking at including the increase to $15 per hour in the president's COVID relief package.
Google PAC won't give to lawmakers who objected to Electoral College
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
White House briefings to include American Sign Language interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
Baseball Hall of Fame voting yields no new members for 2021
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
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$15 minimum wage a sticking point as Biden pushes COVID rescue plan
Most GOP lawmakers are balking at including the increase to $15 per hour in the president's COVID relief package.
Google PAC won't give to lawmakers who objected to Electoral College
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Biden orders DOJ to phase out private prison contracts
More than 14,000 federal inmates are incarcerated in private prisons.
White House briefings to include American Sign Language interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
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Baseball Hall of Fame voting yields no new members for 2021
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
NBA star expected to make full recovery after cancer surgery
The cancer was discovered after Levert was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
Cicely Tyson releases new memoir
96-year-old stage and screen icon Cicely Tyson opens up to Gayle King about her impressive career and personal life, which she wrote about in her new memoir, "Just As I Am."
A generational showdown between Brady and Mahomes
The old guard is taking on the new guard in Super Bowl LV in Tampa.
UCLA gymnast's floor routine goes viral
UCLA Gymnastics scored a major victory with a season-opening win against Arizona State that included a floor routine from Nia Dennis that went viral.
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Northeast hit with reports of major internet outage
Web users in the region say they're having trouble accessing Facebook, Google, Zoom and other services.
Twitter permanently bans "MyPillow guy" Mike Lindell
Twitter says Lindell kept violating its policy aimed at fighting disinformation. The ardent Trump backer insists Trump beat Biden.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
1,800 Instacart workers laid off. No one agrees on who fired them.
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Twitter bans account linked to Iran's leader after Trump threat
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
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BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Major winter storm threatens Midwest with heavy snow
Over 8 inches of heavy snowfall are being reported in some Midwestern cities, with more to come this week.
Gray whales are starving and dying off at an alarming rate
As long as yellow school bus and weighing as much as 20 cars, the eastern North Pacific gray whale is a gentle giant – and lately it has run into trouble.
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Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
Biden says U.S. will have vaccines for 300 million Americans by end of summer
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
Beyond Meat and PepsiCo partner to create plant-based foods
News of the collaboration sent Beyond Meat's shares to their largest single-day gain since its IPO in 2019.
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CVS, Walgreens blamed for slow vaccine rollout in nursing homes
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
Where to find the real "hi-filt" masks, and how to spot the fakes
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
Disney removing "negative depictions of natives" from Jungle Cruise
Popular Disneyland and Disney World ride "needed a refresh," according to an executive with the entertainment giant.
BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
New bill would decriminalize selling sex in New York
Advocates say most don't willingly enter the sex trade and shouldn't be criminalized for their own exploitation.
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Man charged after allegedly wearing varsity jacket during Capitol riot
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
As of Tuesday, authorities had charged at least 158 people in federal court.
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Two Virginia police officers fired over Capitol riot
The two Rocky Mount officers seen in a photo inside the U.S. Capitol are already facing federal criminal charges.
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Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
SpaceX launches more satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Bad weather forces SpaceX to call off plans for launch
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
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Best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows
The most memorably good (and bad) of the entertainment spectaculars
Wildest celebrity fashion
Rihanna isn't alone; celebrities have been stepping out in wild outfits for years... some more often than others.
Notable Deaths in 2021
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The search for the killer of Tracey Harris
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect -- until a witness revealed the real killer.
New movies coming in 2021 and beyond: The most anticipated films on the way
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
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No one elected to Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021
For the first time since 2013, no players were voted entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021. Watch the announcement by Tim Mead, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Full interview: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
"Face the Nation" — full episode
This week on "Face the Nation," President Biden takes office and is immediately faced with overwhelming challenges. His first priority: COVID-19.
Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Company busy making Super Bowl products
Employees at one Minnesota company are busing turning out a slew of products ahead of Super Bowl LV, including posters, pennants, pins and other collectibles. CBS Los Angeles reports.