AT&T reportedly in talks for massive deal with Time Warner
Companies that provide phone, internet connections are investing in media to find new revenue sources
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AT&T, Time Warner deal
AT&T has reportedly reached a deal to buy Time Warner for more than $80 billion. CBSN's Reena Ninan has the latest details on the mega merger.
Merger talks?
AT&T may have its sights set on purchasing Time Warner. The deal would give the mobile carrier control of HBO, CNN, Warner Brothers and other media assets. Writer for Yahoo Finance, Daniel Roberts, joins CBSN with the latest.
Time Warner shares soar on talk of merger with AT&T
A mega-deal between the second-largest wireless company and the parent company of HBO is reportedly in the works
Time Warner pops on talk of AT&T buyout
Media conglomerate reportedly holds informal discussions with telecom giant about possible merger
Time Warner taking 10 percent stake in Hulu
Media giant's investment further blurs line between cable TV and burgeoning streaming video services
Businesses have a message for Georgia's governor
A corporate chorus is pressing Republican Nathan Deal to veto a bill backed by opponents of same-sex marriage
NewYorker.com's Nick Thompson sat down with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to discuss the commission's new regulations on Internet service providers
NewYorker.com's Nick Thompson sat down with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to discuss the commission's new regulations on Internet service providers.
NY prosecutor to Internet providers: Prove speed claims
Attorney general's office "concerned" Time Warner, Cablevision and Verizon customers aren't getting advertised Internet speeds
A week the media industry would rather forget
Investors hammered Disney and other big-name stocks as worries about the wide-ranging impacts of cord-cutting intensify
Why Charter's $55 billion TWC bid may pass muster
The cable company believes it can get Time Warner Cable to the altar, just weeks after Comcast failed
The deal follows a failed merger attempt between Time Warner Cable and Comcast
Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable combined would have 23 million subscribers, second only to Comcast's 27 million. The deal follows a failed merger attempt between Time Warner Cable and Comcast. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss the deal.
Mega-deal: Charter to gobble up Time Warner Cable
$55B purchase would instantly create one of the largest pay-TV and broadband companies in U.S.
Jill Wagner has today's CBS Moneywatch report
Gas prices are up ahead of the summer travel season; Charter Communications may launch bid to buy Time Warner; American Express rolls out a new loyalty program; and getting an Apple Watch on a budget. Jill Wagner has today's CBS Moneywatch report
Charter's losses widen amid Comcast-TWC deal collapse
Company was in line to pick up millions of new subscribers that were to be shed by the new Comcast-Time Warner
It was a $45 billion deal that faced high regulatory hurdles
It was a $45 billion deal that faced high regulatory hurdles. But now that Comcast has pulled the plug on its plan to buy Time Warner Cable, a lot of questions remain. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger sheds light on Comcast’s decision.
The Justice Department will meet Wednesday with the two largest cable companies to discuss their planned merger
The Justice Department will meet Wednesday with the two largest cable companies to discuss their planned merger. The merger would give Comcast more than 30 million subscribers and 30 percent of the pay television market. But Minnesota Sen. Al Franken and five colleagues are fighting the takeover. Franken joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss the massive merger.
How Comcast supports its merger supporters
As it seeks approval to buy Time Warner Cable, many merger advocates also happen to be the company's financial beneficiaries
The Silicon Valley company announced it wants to expand Google Fiber, plus more of the latest MoneyWatch headlines
The Silicon Valley company announced it wants to expand Google Fiber, its ultra fast Internet service, to 34 more cities in eight states. At this point, Google hasn't targeted four of the largest U.S. markets -- New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia. That's where Time Warner Cable and Comcast are the leading high speed internet providers. Jill Wagner has the latest MoneyWatch headlines.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
The full episode of The CBS Evening News from February 13, 2014
Another storm hit the East Coast, leaving slippery roads and piles of snow blocking sidewalks in New York City and shutting down the nation's capital; and, Art Shay has been telling stories with his camera for 60 years, and while he has photographed celebrities and world leaders, his focus was often squarely on his wife, Florence.
Feeling Alone On The Range
Morley Safer speaks with Ted Turner about his financial losses after the merger of Time Warner with AOL, his feud with Rupert Murdoch, his relationship with women, and his relationship with his father.
Trump and Biden neck and neck nationally and in battlegrounds — CBS News poll
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
What we know about the raid that rescued 4 Israeli hostages from Gaza
Scores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside Hamas' labyrinth of tunnels, making such operations extremely complex and risky.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win first French Open title
The match marked the first time a men's final at Roland Garros didn't include at least one of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer since 2004.
Sullivan says "there could be a cease-fire tomorrow" if "Hamas would say yes to the deal"
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on "Face the Nation" that "now is the moment" for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a deal with Israel.
Body believed to be missing TV doctor Michael Mosley found in Greece
A body believed to be the missing British doctor and TV presenter Michael Mosley was found on the Greek island of Symi, police said.
Huge section of Wyoming highway collapses, blocking critical transit route
A huge section of the Wyoming mountain highway Teton Pass collapsed in a landslide Saturday. Officials said it will be closed indefinitely.
India's Narendra Modi sworn in for third term as prime minister
This third consecutive term may hold more challenges for the popular but polarizing leader than his past decade in power.
Howard University cuts ties with Sean "Diddy" Combs after assault video
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Lionel Richie on the continuing power of "We Are the World"
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
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Howard University cuts ties with Sean "Diddy" Combs after assault video
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Huge section of Wyoming highway collapses, blocking critical transit route
A huge section of the Wyoming mountain highway Teton Pass collapsed in a landslide Saturday. Officials said it will be closed indefinitely.
D-Day: Eisenhower and the paratroopers who were key to success
On the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower made a "soul-wracking" decision to move forward despite warnings by the head of Allied airborne operations against the plan.
When students graduate debt-free
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
She survived being shot at point-blank range. Who wanted Nicki Lenway dead?
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
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When students graduate debt-free
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
Mortgage closing fees are in the hot seat. Here's why feds are looking into them.
As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house.
As consumers pump the brakes on EV purchases, hybrid production ramps up
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
Kia recalls nearly 460,000 Tellurides, tells drivers to park outside
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
United Airlines passengers to see targeted ads on seat-back screens
United Airlines is personalizing in-flight marketing as the carrier seeks to cash in on passenger data.
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Graham says Tuberville is an "outlier" on Putin and Ukraine
Sen. Lindsey Graham said his Republican colleague Sen. Tommy Tuberville is an "outlier" within the party when it comes to his stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Coons on "Face the Nation," June 9, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation," June 9, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
Transcript: Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, on "Face the Nation," June 9, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
Sullivan says "there could be a cease-fire tomorrow" if "Hamas would say yes to the deal"
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on "Face the Nation" that "now is the moment" for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a deal with Israel.
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After an MS diagnosis, this man started running marathons
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults in their 50s
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
These ultrasound mobile units are helping pregnant women in cities lacking care
To help bridge the gap between pregnant women and healthcare, non-profit March of Dimes has rolled out mobile units with ultrasound capabilities.
Proposed heat rules for California would keep workers, schoolchildren cool
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
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What we know about the raid that rescued 4 Israeli hostages from Gaza
Scores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside Hamas' labyrinth of tunnels, making such operations extremely complex and risky.
India's Narendra Modi sworn in for third term as prime minister
This third consecutive term may hold more challenges for the popular but polarizing leader than his past decade in power.
D-Day: Eisenhower and the paratroopers who were key to success
On the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower made a "soul-wracking" decision to move forward despite warnings by the head of Allied airborne operations against the plan.
Body of missing TV doctor Michael Mosley found in Greece, family says
The body of missing British doctor and TV presenter Michael Mosley was found Sunday on the Greek island of Symi, his family said.
Coco Gauff wins Grand Slam doubles title at the French Open
It was Gauff's third women's doubles final after losing championship matches at Roland Garros in 2022 and the U.S. Open in 2021.
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Howard University cuts ties with Sean "Diddy" Combs after assault video
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus on "Tuesday" and podcast "Wiser Than Me"
Acclaimed for her comic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," the actress now stars in the drama "Tuesday," as a mother with a terminally-ill daughter; and hosts the podcast, "Wiser Than Me," sharing conversations with older women she admires.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus on "Tuesday," podcast "Wiser Than Me"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, acclaimed for her comedic characters on "Seinfeld" and "Veep," stars in a dramatic role in "Tuesday," as a mother struggling with the imminent death of her terminally-ill daughter. Correspondent Natalie Morales talks with Louis-Dreyfus about the film's fantastical elements (including a talking parrot as the harbinger of death); and about her podcast, "Wiser Than Me," in which she shares conversations with older women she admires and absorbs their life lessons.
Lionel Richie on the continuing power of "We Are the World"
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
Lionel Richie on the making of "We Are the World"
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it. Richie talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the making of "We Are the World," and how – following the new Netflix documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop" – the song is back on the charts, continuing to raise millions for those in need.
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YouTube implementing tougher policy on gun videos to protect youth
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
Stock market rallies around AI boom
Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Could better safety tech help protect kids from hot cars?
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Warning over leaving kids in cars
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
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Las Vegas sets new heat record
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
Rare juvenile T. rex fossil found by children in North Dakota to go on display
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spider photos: Get up close and personal as they trek north
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
Wary of giant, parachuting Joro spiders? Here's what to know.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
Maps show how "Tornado Alley" has shifted in the U.S.
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat.
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She survived being shot at point-blank range. Who wanted Nicki Lenway dead?
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
Texas girl played dead to survive shooting that killed her family
A Texas family is gunned down in a deadly home invasion — but the shooter unknowingly leaves behind a witness.
Canadian-Austrian auto parts billionaire arrested on sexual assault charges
Frank Stronach was arrested on sexual assault charges spanning decades, police said.
FBI releases O.J. Simpson investigation documents to the public
The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
U.S. Coast Guard offloads 4,800 pounds of cocaine after shootout at sea
Coast Guard officers fired at and sank a speedboat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, officials said,
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Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
From the archives: Bill Anders, Apollo 8 and the "Earthrise" photo
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing Starliner docks at space station
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure
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The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
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Biden's Ukraine warning in France
President Biden traveled to France this week, where he marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion — while also issuing a stark warning about Ukraine. "We're living in a time when democracy is more at risk across the world than at any point since the end of World War II — since these beaches were stormed in 1944," he said.
Coons: Trump making immigration "a political issue"
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons, who is a co-chair on President Biden's reelection campaign, accused former President Donald Trump of "making a political issue" of immigration after Trump's influence helped kill a Senate plan. "Former President Trump intervened to stop it because former President Trump actually wants a problem to solve through his election rather than a solution that a bipartisan group of senators stood behind," Coons said.
McCain: "Famine could happen" south of Gaza
World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain tells "Face the Nation" that amid the continuing war in Gaza, south of Gaza is on the brink of famine. "We can't continue this in a way, because what almost happened in the north with famine could happen in the south," McCain said.
Graham: "We did lose momentum" in Ukraine
Sen. Lindsey Graham tells "Face the Nation" that amid the delay in Congress about sending aid to Ukraine, "we did lose momentum" on training forces in Ukraine on using U.S.-made weapons.
Sullivan: Could have a cease-fire tomorrow" if Hamas agrees
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells "Face the Nation" that "now is the moment" for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a deal with Israel. "There could be a cease-fire tomorrow, today even, if Hamas would say yes to the deal," Sullivan said.