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Social network responds to audit by Irish data-protection authorities by clarifying data use policy
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Social network responds to audit by Irish data-protection authorities by clarifying data use policy
Can Facebook parlay its vast legions of users into huge profits, as Google did following its 2004 initial public offering?
Eduardo Saverin renounces U.S. citizenship in what many observers consider attempt to avoid millions in U.S. taxes
CBS MoneyWatch Editor-at-Large Jill Schlesinger breaks down the Facebook IPO and whether it will be worth it to invest in the social network.
Mark Zuckerberg was mobbed like a rock star as he visited with potential investors ahead of Facebook's expected record-setting initial public offering. But as Anthony Mason reports, some seasoned investors are more cautious about buying into the social network.
Facebook, the most talked-about IPO in a decade, is encouraging the world's top investors to sink their money into the social network. CBS News business and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis reports.
Eduardo Saverin renounced his U.S. citizenship just before the social media giant's IPO in a move many feel was designed to enable him to dodge millions of dollars in capital gains taxes.
Some key developments in the eight years since Facebook's creation
Lesley Stahl has profiled Mark Zuckerberg twice for "60 Minutes" but, until now, there was one question that always went unanswered.
A rags-to-riches story for the ages
Facebook's long-awaited IPO filing lifted shares of freshly minted public Internet companies, including recent laggards Zynga and Groupon
CNET's Molly Wood says filing shows Facebook founder has immense control at the company's helm, fears FTC privacy regulation
Facebook filed plans to sell stock to the public for the first time. Molly Wood, of CNET, shares some of the inside information revealed with Charlie Rose and Erica Hill
Social site soars as other Internet startups piggyback on their infrastructure
At long last, the social networking juggernaut files for its IPO, opening up its once-closely held financial and strategic details for public scrutiny.
The social network's initial public offering is finally here
Public stock offering would be largest for a tech company since Google raised nearly $2 billion in 2004
First there was Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Now Mark Zuckerberg and Larry Page will battle for the Internet generation leadership crown
When a company files to go public, it has to reveal a gamut of inside info; Here's what to look for in Facebook's filing
Can Facebook can avoid pitfalls of power and greed, and adhere to its 10 core principles for the online civilization it is creating?
Investors waiting with keen anticipation for what will be the biggest tech IPO of all time
The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that Facebook could file regulatory papers for its initial public offering of stock as early as next week.
Speculation about the social networking site going public runs rampant
Paperwork for initial public offering of social networking giant expected; IPO could make more than 1,000 Facebook employees millionaires
Tech experts discuss potential impact of company going public on social media company users, tech world at large
Discover some of the best portable monitors that can be used with your MacBook or Windows laptop computer.
Print, copy, scan and even fax with these feature-rich printers that can really make a difference in the fall.
Discover if you should upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 folding Android smartphone.
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are almost here. This is your ultimate how-to-watch guide.
Here are our top picks for the best laptop computers for college students in 2024.
If you've just gotten the new 2024 Apple iPad Pro or iPad Air, here are some must-have accessories for the tablet.
Be ready for the new school year with an affordable HP printer from Best Buy.
Save big time on back-to-school supplies by taking advantage of these deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart and more.
A big weekend of auto racing ends with the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard NASCAR Cup Series race today.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, enraging lawmakers.
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
Here's a look at some of Vice President Kamala Harris' foreign policy work over the last three and a half years.
The fight for community, inclusion and acceptance is still going strong 34 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law.
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
Delta canceled more flights than any other U.S. airline Monday as it struggles to recover from CrowdStrike outage.
The German-based sportswear company drew criticism from Israel for including supermodel Bella Hadid in the advertising for the SL72 shoes.
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, enraging lawmakers.
Here's a look at some of Vice President Kamala Harris' foreign policy work over the last three and a half years.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
In her immigration role, Vice President Kamala Harris has mainly focused on convincing companies to invest in Central America and promoting democracy and development.
These pigs breathe air and drink water that's better filtered against contaminants than what's required for people. Even their feed gets disinfected.
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Here's a look at some of Vice President Kamala Harris' foreign policy work over the last three and a half years.
Croatian officials say a gunman opened fire in a care home, killing 6 and wounding 6 more, with most victims in their 90s.
A court in Russia has sentenced journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, a dual U.S.-Russian national, to prison after a completely closed trial.
Lightning struck repeatedly as the men descended from the summit and the 18-year-old suffered a fatal electric shock, police said.
Israeli strikes on oil storage facilities at a Houthi-held port in Yemen sparked a fire that crews have been unable to control.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
Actor Elizabeth Gillies discusses her new role as the star and executive producer of the movie "Spread" after playing Fallon Carrington on the TV reboot of "Dynasty" for five seasons. "Spread" follows an aspiring journalist who reluctantly takes a temporary job at an adult magazine.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
In-between his chart-topping album "The River" and his classic "Born in the U.S.A.," Bruce Springsteen recorded a collection of songs on a 4-track cassette recorder in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse – dark, mournful, and rough-hewn songs that reflected the upheaval in his life at a time of rising success. The resulting album, 1982's "Nebraska," would be one of his most personal, and helped solidify his status as one of music's most soulful voices. Springsteen talks with correspondent Jim Axelrod about how "Nebraska" spoke to his evolution as a songwriter. Axelrod also talks with Warren Zanes, author of the new book, "Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska'." (This story was originally broadcast on April 30, 2023.)
Bob Newhart, whose observational humor and deadpan delivery were featured in classic standup comedy albums and two hit TV sitcoms, died on July 18, 2024, at the age of 94. Correspondent Mo Rocca looks back at the career of a comedy legend.
Travelers at airports across the globe were still facing long lines and flight cancellations as airlines Saturday struggled to recover from the CrowdStrike software meltdown. Elise Preston reports.
Saturday marks 55 years since the crew of Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Buzz Aldrin, the only surviving member of that crew, remembered the historic moment by writing, "I am still inspired by what we all saw and did, the best of America and the best of humanity."
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.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
With medical providers facing rising levels of burnout, software designers are testing specialized AI-powered chatbots that they hope provide preventative care advice to patients. However, CBS News Confirmed found that the summaries given from existing AI bots like ChatGPT aren't always accurate.
There is a lot we're still learning about the magnificent elephant, a creature that became a political animal after satirist Thomas Nast used it in cartoons in the 1870s. Correspondent Faith Salie visits the exhibition "The Secret World of Elephants," at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and checks out the pachyderms at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to uncover some of the elephant's secrets, from its means of communication, to its trunk, "the Swiss army knife of organs."
This summer millions of people have experienced the fact that climate change is making our days hotter, but new research shows it is also making them longer. CBS News' Lana Zak explains.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
A security camera recorded the killing, inside the bedroom they shared in Humboldt, Tennessee, the county prosecutor said.
The murders marked the latest in a series of attacks targeting police, activists and politicians across Mexico.
Three people died and several others were injured in a shooting at a block party early Sunday morning in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, police said.
A popular doctor's brutal murder baffles investigators until digital clues lead to three unusual suspects.
Sandra Hemme, whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, is now free — despite objections from Missouri's attorney general.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries did not announce a Democratic nomination endorsement while speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill a day after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 race. Jeffries announced he will be meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris, Mr. Biden's choice for the Democratic nomination, along with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
At least four states have already committed delegates to Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden announced that he was dropping out of the 2024 race. CBS News investigative reporter Dan Klaidman breaks down the process to secure delegates for the Democratic nomination.
Nancy Pelosi, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race Sunday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at the White House; Voter reactions to President Biden dropping out of 2024 race.
Voters in battleground states such as Arizona, Pennsylvania and Michigan are reacting to the news of President Biden dropping out of the 2024 race. CBS News' Elise Preston is following voter reaction in key states after Mr. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.