Meet the U.S.-born scientist in the crosshairs of Russia's "biolabs" lies
"It's not just disinformation," Ukraine's Detroit-born former health minister tells CBS News. "It actually has real-life consequences."
"It's not just disinformation," Ukraine's Detroit-born former health minister tells CBS News. "It actually has real-life consequences."
A significant surge in anti-gun bot activity has been identified on the heels of recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York. Theses tragic incidents shook communities and renewed conversations about gun laws. CBS News' tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Michelle Miller and Nancy Chen to weigh in on the impact the automated agents of propaganda have had in the aftermath of these tragedies.
Campaigners from around the world are reaching out to Russian citizens online and on the phone to share the realities of the war in effort to break through the iron curtain of Russian misinformation on the war in Ukraine. Roxana Saberi reports from London.
In a statement on Thursday, the National Guard said not only was the report "false," but that the soldiers named in the report were not even in Ukraine.
With the clampdown on independent news and social media within Russia, Vladimir Putin is restricting what Russian citizens know about the invasion of Ukraine. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on the propaganda and misinformation that is painting a false picture of the war being waged by the Kremlin.
Misinformation has been spreading in the nearly two weeks since Russian troops invaded Ukraine. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen talked with Emily Dalton Smith, the vice president of social impact at Meta, about steps the social media company is taking to battle inaccurate or unsubstantiated posts as well as provide support for Ukrainians.
Ukrainian officials and volunteers are trying to stop false reports about the Russian invasion from spreading online. Former Deputy Minister of Information Policy for Ukraine Dmytro Zolotukhin joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to talk about his country's social media resistance.
Moscow is increasingly using harsh tactics to control information about the war in Ukraine, such as banning Facebook and passing a law that could jail journalists and others for promoting what it calls "fake news" about its military. Chris Krebs, former director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the latest developments.
Correspondent Alina Cho talks with Dr. Albert Bourla, the chairman and CEO of Pfizer, about the development of his company's coronavirus vaccine, an effort he writes about in the book "Moonshot: Inside Pfizer's Nine-Month Race to Make the Impossible Possible." They also discuss his feelings about COVID misinformation and vaccine hesitancy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is cracking down on the few remaining independent media outlets in the country amid his war against Ukraine. Russia's parliament passed a law effectively criminalizing the spread of information challenging Putin's narrative on the war. Roxana Saberi has the details.
America was built on the premise of free speech, but today's news is filled with examples of limiting people's expression – from prohibitions against misinformation, to book bans and state laws restricting how teachers can discuss such topics as racial injustice, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Correspondent David Pogue talks with writers and academics about free speech and a corresponding climate of self-censorship; and with a New Hampshire history teacher who says, "The ghost of Senator McCarthy is alive and well in some of our state house hallways."
The trucker protests in Canada over COVID-19 mandates have been plagued by misinformation and falsehoods. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBS News' Jericka Duncan to discuss.
The CEO of Spotify says Joe Rogan's podcast will stay on the platform, despite growing controversy over episodes with racial slurs and COVID-19 misinformation. Lindsay Singleton, managing director of Rokk Solutions, a bipartisan PR firm, joins CBS News to discuss Spotify's decision and the potential consequences.
Although shares of Spotify appeared to rebound Monday, the streaming service continues to deal with fallout over leaving controversial podcast host Joe Rogan on its platform. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Comments about COVID-19 made on Joe Rogan's popular podcast have caused backlash against Spotify, leading some musicians to pull their music from the streaming service. Vladimir Duthiers shares more.
The advisory is set to be implemented around the world "in the coming days."
Joe Rogan responded late Sunday night to accusations that he is promoting COVID misinformation on his Spotify-exclusive podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience." Neil Young triggered protests against Spotify last week by asking the streaming giant to pick between his music or Rogan's podcast.
A new investigation by ProPublica and the Washington Post reveals how Facebook dissolved a "political moderation task force" in the weeks leading up to the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The previously unreported task force was created in an effort to police the increasingly "toxic" political groups on the social network. Craig Silverman, a national reporter for ProPublica and co-author of the report, joins "Red and Blue" with more on the findings.
The parent company of Facebook and Instagram has taken down more than 600 accounts, pages and groups connected to a Chinese operation spreading COVID-19 disinformation. Meanwhile, a British court dismissed an appeal by a tabloid paper against a ruling that it had breached the privacy of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex by printing parts of a letter she wrote to her estranged father. Ian Lee reports from London on these and other stories from around the world.
Climate change conspiracies spread rapidly across the internet during the COP26 summit. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on his reporting.
Facebook announced it has rebranded to now be called Meta. The move comes after widespread concerns over the company's handling of hate and misinformation on its platforms. Laurie Segall reports.
The parent company overseeing Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and other platforms is being rebranded as Meta. The name change comes amid criticism that Facebook has not protected users on its suite of social media apps.
Thousands of pages of internal Facebook documents shared with journalists around the world are shedding light on the platform's approach to misinformation, hate speech and research on algorithms on users' news feeds. CBS News' Laurie Segall reports on CEO Mark Zuckerberg's response. Then, CBS News' technology and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain the details of these documents and how Facebook's algorithms work.
CBS News, along with other news outlets, has reviewed thousands of pages of leaked internal documents from Facebook. They suggest the social network was aware its platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, can fuel hate, polarization, conspiracy theories and misinformation, but at times did little to stop it. 60 Minutes+ correspondent Laurie Segall joined CBSN to discuss the Facebook papers.
We're getting an inside look at more of the massive trove of leaked documents from embattled tech giant Facebook. CBS News, along with a consortium of other new outlets, reviewed thousands of pages of internal research, employee comments and presentations. They suggest the company was aware its platforms — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — can fuel hate, polarization, conspiracy theories and misinformation but at times did little to stop it. Laurie Segall reports.
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was subpoenaed in the unprecedented criminal probe.
When asked Friday if he would call a special legislative session, Abbott said "all options are on the table" and he said he believed ultimately that laws would be passed.
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
The ban will likely strike a heavy blow to millions of impoverished farmers and day laborers who rely on proceeds from the crop to survive, and it comes as Afghanistan's economy has collapsed.
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
Charles Booker is running a long-shot campaign to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Rand Paul in November.
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
Even those who cheer Europe's embargo on Russian energy predict short-term price shocks for nations and consumers.
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
"I think I was wrong then about the path that inflation would take," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told CNN.
Formula manufacturers said they alerted retailers of a looming shortage in February.
Charles Booker is running a long-shot campaign to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Rand Paul in November.
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
When asked Friday if he would call a special legislative session, Abbott said "all options are on the table" and he said he believed ultimately that laws would be passed.
Sandberg, the chief operating officer, has been Zuckerberg's number 2 for 14 years.
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Formula manufacturers said they alerted retailers of a looming shortage in February.
President Biden met with baby formula manufacturers, pressing them on what they're doing to improve supply. Even as the U.S. airlifts formula from overseas, it's just a fraction of what the U.S. needs to feed millions of children. Nancy Chen reports.
Kids younger than 5 are one step closer to being eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer applied for emergency use authorization for kids 6 months to 5 years old -- the only age group vaccines are not yet approved for. Nikki Battiste reports.
"The great Peanut Butter shortage of 2022 continues," proclaims theme park eatery in explaining holes in menu.
The ban will likely strike a heavy blow to millions of impoverished farmers and day laborers who rely on proceeds from the crop to survive, and it comes as Afghanistan's economy has collapsed.
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
As the new weapons shipments were announced, a Russian missile hit rail lines in the western Lviv region, a key conduit for supplies of Western weapons and other supplies, officials said.
The plant stretches 111.847 miles and is at least 4,500 years old.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused "devastating consequences for children at a scale and speed not seen since World War II," U.N. says
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
The licensing company that controls his name and image is ordering Sin City chapel operators to stop using him in themed ceremonies, a newspaper reports. And that's leaving chapels all shook up.
Korean pop supergroup BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to discuss ending anti-asian violence on the last day of Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage month. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
The United Kingdom and its 14 Commonwealth realms are marking the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne.
Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down as the chief operating officer at Facebook's parent company, Meta. She has been with the social media company for 14 years and will continue to serve on the company's board.
Sandberg, the chief operating officer, has been Zuckerberg's number 2 for 14 years.
Boston Children's Hospital was attacked in the summer of 2021 and investigators were able to identify and repel the threat.
New details are emerging about possible warning signs in the weeks leading up to the May 24 shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The 18-year-old shooter reportedly had a history of harassing and threatening teenage girls online, particularly on the social media app Yubo. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more.
The Texas law, championed by conservatives, aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
More than 6 million Californians are under new water restrictions as of June 1. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California made an urgent call for a 35% reduction in water use, as nearly the entire state is under severe drought. CBS's Elaine Quijano spoke with Adel Hagekhalil, the water supplier's general manager, about how these new rules will affect people's lives.
Millions of people in southern California are facing new water restrictions thanks to a megadrought crippling the Southwest. But southern Nevada has been conserving water for years. The area's latest move is to tear out all non-functional grass to save nearly 10 billion gallons of water. CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope could soon provide some answers about other planets in the far reaches of the Milky Way. Assistant astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute Néstor Espinoza speaks with CBS News anchor Lana Zak about the what scientists hope to learn from these other planets.
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, say a gunman killed 4 people at Saint Francis Hospital before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Watch a briefing from local officials on the investigation.
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
The 25-count indictment also contains charges of murder and attempted murder as a hate crime and weapons possession.
Jacob Albarado was in his barber's chair when both men got text messages about the shooting unfolding at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Hinckley, now 67, shot Reagan as the president was exiting a Washington hotel on March 30, 1981.
The contracts are valued at up to $3.5 billion.
"Amateur and professional astronomers around the world have been tracking its spectacular disintegration for years," NASA said.
A successful fueling test will clear the way for the moon rocket's first test flight as early as August.
SpaceX launched 59 small payloads while Boeing wrapped up its Starliner space station flight
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
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Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush – how do the presidents of our era compare with those who came before?
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Sir Paul McCartney and best-selling author Tina Brown reflect on the queen’s unprecedented reign. The special airs on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2 on CBS, and will be streaming on Paramount +.
Gun control talks continue on Capitol Hill; Adm. Linda Fagan becomes commandant of Coast Guard.
Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, say a gunman killed 4 people at Saint Francis Hospital before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Watch a briefing from local officials on the investigation.
According to a new report published by Jones Lang LaSalle, 69% of office workers believe hybrid work will be fundamental to retain the workforce in the future. Cynthia Kantor, the chief client and growth officer at Jones Lang LaSalle, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
The Biden administration has announced new trade initiatives with Taiwan to strengthen economic ties, focusing on supply chains, clean energy, labor rights and technology exports. Tensions between Washington and Beijing are already high after President Biden promised to defend Taiwan if it was invaded. Shelley Rigger, a political science professor at Davidson University, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.