FCC chairman on plan to protect personal data privacy
New proposal would require Internet service providers to get customers' explicit permission to share certain information
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A new proposal from the Federal Communications Commission would require Internet providers to get their customers' explicit permission to share certain information
A new proposal from the Federal Communications Commission would require Internet providers to get their customers' explicit permission to share certain information. Right now, providers can track how long you spend on specific websites and the location of mobile users. Companies including Verizon and AT&T say the proposal creates an uneven playing field with websites that also track users. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the proposal.
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed new rules that will limit how broadband providers like Verizon and Comcast can share consumers' online data with advertisers
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed new rules that will limit how broadband providers like Verizon and Comcast can share consumers' online data with advertisers. NewYorker.com Editor Nick Thompson joins CBSN to discuss.
Verizon to pay $1.35M fine over "supercookie" tracking
Verizon has come under fire for using "supercookies" to track its customers online without their permission
Government regulators are taking steps that could lower part of your cable bill
Government regulators are taking steps that could lower part of your cable bill. The FCC is considering opening up the market for set-top boxes. American homes spend an average of $231 a year to rent them from cable companies. CBS News contributor and NewYorker.com editor Nicholas Thompson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the implications of this decision as well as Apple's refusal to help the FBI unlock one of the San Bernardino killer's iPhone.
FCC fines companies for blocking Wi-Fi signals
Telecom regulator says hotels and convention centers can't stop consumers from using mobile "hotspots" to access the Web
FCC cuts inmates a break on phone call rates
That proverbial "one phone call" from prison is going to be costing less; some inmates and their families have been paying up to $25 for 15 minutes
Prepaid calling card companies fined for false ads
Six firms fined $5 million each for duping consumers into believing they were getting more calling time than they really were
Getting unwanted robocalls? Check those terms of service
Lyft, Paypal and other companies have snuck in clauses that allow them to call or text customers with unwanted promotions
FCC prepares rules for the post-copper phone world
As telecom infrastructure rapidly switches to cable and fiber, the agency wants to ensure consumers have necessary services
Will AT&T's buyout of DirecTV hurt consumers?
Former Federal Communications commissioner weighs in on potential impact of proposed $48.5 billion acquisition
AT&T-DirecTV deal gets FCC chief's OK
Commissioner Tom Wheeler recommends approving the $48.5B combination that would create the country's largest pay-TV provider
The wireless giant is accused of misleading customers of its unlimited mobile data plans by “severely” slowing down speeds
The wireless giant is accused of misleading customers of its unlimited mobile data plans by “severely” slowing down speeds. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from Chicago to discuss the $100 million fine, the biggest the FCC has ever handed down.
Federal regulators are working to cut the cord on “robo” calls
Federal regulators are working to cut the cord on “robo” calls. Some telemarketers are still getting through to some phones on the national “Do Not Call” registry. Chip Reid reports from the Federal Trade Commission in Washington.
How telemarketers get around the "Do Not Call" list
"Spoofing" is the latest trick from telemarketers. Lawmakers want to know why most phone companies aren't using the technology that blocks them
FCC takes aim at annoying telemarketing calls
FCC chief's proposal would allow wireless and landline carriers to offer so-called robo-blocking technology
Berkeley, California, to require cellphone health warnings
Cellphone "right to know" law will arm consumers with safety information, but it could face legal challenge
Cellphone safety: Where do you keep your phone?
Berkeley, California, is the latest community to consider safety warnings for cellphones over cancer concerns
Obama to announce eBook initiative for low-income students
The president will announce the programs at the Anacostia Library in Washington
It's crunch time for Comcast-Time Warner Cable
The giant cable company is scrambling to prevail on the Justice Department not to block its $45.2 billion megadeal
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
Marco Rubio attacks FCC's net neutrality regulation
The Florida senator slams recently released open internet rules as FCC chair Tom Wheeler defends the regulations before Congress
Lawmakers to weigh in on net neutrality
Nearly a month after an FCC vote to regulate the Internet like phone service, government hearings on the matter begin
Maggie Reardon, a senior writer with CBS News partner CNET, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the historic change
The FCC voted Wednesday to approve net neutrality and regulate the Internet as a public utility, similar to landline telephone service. The rules are designed to make sure that Internet companies treat all content providers equally. Maggie Reardon, a senior writer with CBS News partner CNET, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the historic change.
The FCC has approved rules on Internet service providers, enforcing what's called "net neutrality"
The FCC has approved rules on Internet service providers, enforcing what's called "net neutrality." CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Vladimir Duthiers have the details on how the Internet will be regulated.
Harris secures support for Democratic nomination after Biden drops out
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Poll: Many Democrats back Harris, feel election chances improved after Biden exit
Many Democrats believe Biden's exit from the campaign will improve chances of beating Trump in November.
Trump appeals $454 million New York civil fraud judgment
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
Who could Kamala Harris pick as her VP? Here are 10 potential running mates
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
Secret Service director faces fierce grilling at first hearing on Trump shooting
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, enraging lawmakers.
Officials release video of officer fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home
Bodycam video of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey was released Monday afternoon. The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
Former PGA Tour winner and broadcaster Mark Carnevale dies at 64
The PGA Tour did not disclose Mark Carnevale's cause of death, only saying that he died suddenly.
Hiker runs out of water, dies in scorching heat near Utah state park
A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near a state park in southwestern Utah after running out of water on a sweltering day, police said.
Many Parisians and tourists fed up with Olympics before they even start
The 2024 Paris Games were billed as a bargain for the City of Light, but many locals and visitors have already had more than enough.
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Delta faces federal probe as it scraps hundreds of flights for fifth day
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
Secret Service director faces fierce grilling at first hearing on Trump shooting
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, enraging lawmakers.
Harris secures support for Democratic nomination after Biden drops out
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Former PGA Tour winner and broadcaster Mark Carnevale dies at 64
The PGA Tour did not disclose Mark Carnevale's cause of death, only saying that he died suddenly.
Hiker runs out of water, dies in scorching heat near Utah state park
A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near a state park in southwestern Utah after running out of water on a sweltering day, police said.
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Delta faces federal probe as it scraps hundreds of flights for fifth day
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
Here's what Sam Altman-backed basic income experiment found
The results of one of the largest and most comprehensive experiments in basic income are now out.
Jeep and Ram vehicles under investigation by feds
Federal safety regulators are looking into complaints that some Ram pickups and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs can lose power, shift into park and apply the emergency brake.
Google reneges on plan to remove third-party cookies in Chrome
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
This state was named the best place to retire in the U.S.
These are the best and worst states to retire in the U.S., based on key metrics like affordability and access to quality health care.
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Secret Service director faces fierce grilling at first hearing on Trump shooting
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, enraging lawmakers.
Harris secures support for Democratic nomination after Biden drops out
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Democrats "well-positioned" to take back House, campaign committee says
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says Democrats are "well-positioned" to take back the House in the fall and enjoy a steady, large fundraising leg up over Republicans.
Trump appeals $454 million New York civil fraud judgment
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
Poll: Many Democrats back Harris, feel election chances improved after Biden exit
Many Democrats believe Biden's exit from the campaign will improve chances of beating Trump in November.
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Meet the pigs raised to grow kidneys and hearts for humans
These pigs breathe air and drink water that's better filtered against contaminants than what's required for people. Even their feed gets disinfected.
Kamala Harris expected to take outspoken approach on health policy
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
Software developers want AI to give medical advice. But how accurate is it?
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Why millions are trying FDA-approved alternatives to Big Pharma's weight loss drugs
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.
Deadly multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, CDC says
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.
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Many Parisians and tourists fed up with Olympics before they even start
The 2024 Paris Games were billed as a bargain for the City of Light, but many locals and visitors have already had more than enough.
Multi-million dollar crystal meth lab found hidden in remote farm
Authorities seized large quantities of chemicals used to manufacture illicit drugs, valued at more than $100 million, police said.
Almost 160 people killed by mudslides after heavy rains hit Ethiopia
Many of those killed by a mudslide in Ethiopia died as they tried to rescue survivors of an earlier slide, authorities said.
More than 170 dead, thousands jailed after week of unrest in Bangladesh
"Young people are being killed at random," Bangladeshi Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus said of his country's crackdown on protesters.
A look at Kamala Harris' work on foreign policy as vice president
Here's a look at some of Vice President Kamala Harris' foreign policy work over the last three and a half years.
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"The Simpsons" writer comments on Kamala Harris predictions: "I'm proud"
In "Bart to the Future," Lisa Simpson replaces Donald Trump as president, wearing an outfit that is eerily similar to Kamala Harris' inauguration suit.
Calls grow for Maya Rudolph to reprise Kamala Harris on "SNL"
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
Aubrey Plaza tore her ACL before attending the WNBA All-Star game
Actor Aubrey Plaza suffered a torn ACL before attending the anticipated WNBA All-Star game in Phoenix over the weekend, a commentator said.
U.S. Olympic team athletes make their debut on Roblox gaming platform
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.
Elizabeth Gillies on new movie, music career
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.
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More flights canceled in wake of cyber outage
Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday in continued fallout from last week's global cyber outage. Delta Air Lines is the hardest hit, with roughly 23% of all its flights for the day canceled. Sam Sabin, cybersecurity reporter for Axios, joins CBS News to unpack the chaos.
Google reneges on plan to remove third-party cookies in Chrome
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
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.
Flyers still experiencing fallout from IT outage
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.
U.S. celebrates 55th anniversary of Apollo 11
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."
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Secrets of the elephant
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."
Study: Climate change is making days longer
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.
July's Buck Moon is almost here. Find out when and where to catch a glimpse.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
How AI impacts the climate
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.
Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
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.
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Multi-million dollar crystal meth lab found hidden in remote farm
Authorities seized large quantities of chemicals used to manufacture illicit drugs, valued at more than $100 million, police said.
Chris Brown, entourage accused of brutally beating Texas concert-goers in $50 million lawsuit
The four plaintiffs are merely the latest victims "in a long line of individuals who have suffered at Brown's hands," the lawsuit claims.
Officials release video of officer fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911
Bodycam video of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey was released Monday afternoon. The video shows the chaotic scene after a sheriff's deputy shot Massey, who is Black, in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
Girl accused of smothering 8-year-old cousin to death over iPhone
A security camera recorded the killing, inside the bedroom they shared in Humboldt, Tennessee, the county prosecutor said.
Police chief shot dead days after activist, wife and daughter killed in Mexico
The murders marked the latest in a series of attacks targeting police, activists and politicians across Mexico.
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Moon fests, moon movie and full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
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.
Marking 55 years since Apollo 11 moon landing
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.
July's Buck Moon is almost here. Find out when and where to catch a glimpse.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends
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.
NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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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."
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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.
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Secret Service director testimony
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced sharp criticism from Republicans and Democrats who heard her House Oversight Committee testimony Monday over the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports on the heated hearing.
Passengers stranded as Delta cancels flights
Four days after the global computer outage that caused chaos around the world, some airline passengers are still stranded. While most airlines have recovered, Delta continues to cancel flights.
Video shows Terrell Davis handcuffed on plane
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive look at the moment Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis was handcuffed aboard a United Airlines flight. He said during the flight he lightly tapped a flight attendant to ask for a cup of ice for his son and the flight attendant said, "Don't hit me." When the flight landed, Davis was handcuffed and questioned before he was let go.
Illinois deputy charged with murder
Bodycam video shows the moments before a sheriff's deputy in Illinois shot and killed a Black woman in her home after she called 911 for help. Sean Grayson has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two. Warning: The video is disturbing.
Kamala Harris secures support from delegates
With at least 27 states now pledging their delegates, CBS News estimates that Vice President Kamala Harris already has the support she needs to officially become the Democratic presidential nominee next month.