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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 protects internet platforms from liability for what users post on their sites. Scott Pelley reports on the ramifications of the legislation and why it could be repealed in the near future.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 protects internet platforms from liability for what users post on their sites. Scott Pelley reports on the ramifications of the legislation and why it could be repealed in the near future.
How a law enacted in 1996 has shaped the internet — and why some say it needs to change.
When victims of internet threats look for help, they often find the law has not caught up with the cyber age.
What is Section 230 and why do people want it repealed; Then, podcast helps save man from death row; And, Igor Levit: The 60 Minutes Interview
When victims of internet threats look for help, they often find the law has not caught up with the cyber age.
Jeff Kosseff, who wrote the book The Twenty-Six Words that Created the Internet, explains the origin of the now-controversial law.
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017, officials in Monterey, Calif. confirm.
Melissa Lucio has been on death row in Texas since she was convicted in the death of her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier then expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
The Royal Navy also shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel this week, officials said.
Mexican authorities warned the storm could cause "intense rains" over the resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula.
Amnesty International says there are weapons from the U.S.-allied UAE and even France in Sudan's civil war, helping fuel the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier then expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
Melissa Lucio has been on death row in Texas since she was convicted in the death of her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.
After Alyssa Burkett was murdered in broad daylight in Carrollton, Texas, Andrew Beard, the father of her child, became a suspect. Investigators would eventually discover a twisted murder plot they say was orchestrated by his fiancée, Holly Elkins.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier then expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Here's how to get a free holiday-themed reusable red cup and what else there is to know about the event.
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary in his second term, Pete Hegseth, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017, officials in Monterey, Calif. confirm.
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier then expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
Public health expert and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's choice for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a long record of criticizing vaccines and has spread false and misleading claims about their safety.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
Exercising like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Amnesty International says there are weapons from the U.S.-allied UAE and even France in Sudan's civil war, helping fuel the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Mexican authorities warned the storm could cause "intense rains" over the resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula.
Princess Yuriko became the sister-in-law of Japan's World War II-era Emperor Hirohito when she married his brother Prince Mikasa.
The Royal Navy also shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel this week, officials said.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
Jamie Yuccas catches up with The Offspring to discuss their groundbreaking album "Smash," their influence on punk rock and their latest album, "Supercharged."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
Satirical publication The Onion bought the conspiracy theorist outlet Infowars, but now its former owner Alex Jones is going to court to stop the sale. Infowars was auctioned off after a judge ordered Jones to pay a $1 billion penalty to victims' families from the Sandy Hook school massacre for his false and defamatory claims.
Billy Bob Thornton stars in "Landman," a series crafted specifically for him by Taylor Sheridan.
In the first volume of the singer-actress' memoirs, Cher recounts attending, at age 11, an event that would change the direction of her life: an Elvis Presley concert.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
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.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Texas mother Alyssa Burkett was killed in front of her co-workers in broad daylight on the morning of Oct. 2, 2020. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports on the brutal murder of Burkett amid a bitter custody battle with her ex-boyfriend.
After Alyssa Burkett was murdered in broad daylight in Carrollton, Texas, Andrew Beard, the father of her child, became a suspect. Investigators would eventually discover a twisted murder plot they say was orchestrated by his fiancée, Holly Elkins.
Authorities suspect they've found the remains of 10 to 20 human skulls on a property in southeastern New Mexico.
The FBI is reportedly investigating burglaries at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The string of burglaries happened early last month while neither of them were home. At least $20,000 in cash was taken from Kelce's home. Neither one has addressed the burglaries publicly.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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.
"CBS Mornings" is taking the entire show to Kansas City next Friday ahead of the National Women's Soccer League championship. The show will broadcast from CPKC Stadium, which is the first soccer arena built for a women's professional sports team in the world.
President Biden is in South America for the final major international summits of his presidency, the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, and the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Isaac Stone Fish, founder and CEO of Strategy Risks, joined CBS News to discuss the meetings Biden has on the agenda at the two events.
The Jennings Creek Fire on the New York-New Jersey border is now about 70% contained after burning more than 4,700 acres. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more.
Jamie Yuccas catches up with The Offspring to discuss their groundbreaking album "Smash," their influence on punk rock and their latest album, "Supercharged."
Steve Hartman focuses on patience in this week's "Kindness 101," sharing a story about bridging the tech gap between grandparents and grandchildren.