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Justices consider online speech cases

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in February in a case challenging the law that protects social media companies from facing lawsuits over their users' posts, which is known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The justices are also considering whether to hear challenges to laws in Florida and Texas that aim to prevent social media companies from removing content. Federal defense attorney Ronald Chapman II joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.

Jan 20, 2023
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Elon Musk suspends journalists' Twitter accounts

The head of the United Nations is warning that Twitter's suspension of several journalists' accounts sets a "dangerous precedent." Most of the journalists had covered Elon Musk's decision to ban an account that tracked his private jet, using publicly available data.

Dec 16, 2022
00:32

Rabbi Steve Leder on free speech and antisemitism

The senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles says "Jew hatred" is often promulgated by other marginalized communities – and ignores our common humanity.

Dec 4, 2022
02:20

Eye on America: Cancer screenings and more

Actor Ryan Reynolds takes us on his personal health journey to raise awareness about cancer screening. And we go on a deep dive into both sides of the issue surrounding banned books in our public schools. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.

Oct 10, 2022
23:08

Are the Kids All Right?: Free Speech

Is free speech under threat? CBS Reports explores that question with members of Gen Z, many of whom say their right to free expression is eroding.

May 12, 2022
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George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case

Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.

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Hurricane Ernesto inches away from Bermuda after bringing heavy winds, rain

Ernesto was forecast to to remain near or at hurricane strength over the next couple of days, but could weaken when it passes near southeastern Newfoundland late Monday.

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Supreme Court maintains block on entirety of Biden's new Title IX rule

The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.

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Suspect, security guard exchange fire outside Air Force base

Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.

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3 hospitalized as dozens experience heat illness at Colorado air show

Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs, around 40 to 50 people experienced heat-related illness, three of whom were hospitalized, officials said.

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Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance

Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.

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Canadian Pacific Wins US Approval For $27 Billion Rail Deal

Canada's two largest railroads could strike next week, disrupt U.S. supplies

Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.

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Lawsuit: Kansas school employee locked teen with Down syndrome in closet

The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.

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John Lewis statue replaces more than 100-year-old Confederate monument

The large bronze statue of the late civil rights icon leader and Georgia congressman John Lewis replaced a Confederate monument that stood there for more than 110 years.

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Canada's two largest railroads could strike next week, disrupt U.S. supplies

Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.

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Lawsuit: Kansas school employee locked teen with Down syndrome in closet

The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.

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Harrison Ford In 'Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom'

"Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom" hat fetches $630,000 at auction

There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.

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Suspect, security guard exchange fire outside Air Force base

Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.

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George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case

Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.

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Judge temporarily blocks launch of new Venu Sports streaming service

A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.

Aug 16

Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump Speaks To The Press In Palm Beach, Florida

Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles

Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.

Aug 16

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Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.

The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.

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Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach

Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.

Aug 16

Feds warn against some baby loungers, cradle swings amid 6 deaths

Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.

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George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case

Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.

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Willie Brown threatens to sue Trump over helicopter ride story

"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.

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Supreme Court maintains block on entirety of Biden's new Title IX rule

The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.

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File: Billionaire And Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson Dies At Age 87

Trump says Medal of Freedom "equivalent" to and "better" than Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.

Aug 16

Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles

Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.

Aug 16

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3 hospitalized as dozens experience heat illness at Colorado air show

Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs, around 40 to 50 people experienced heat-related illness, three of whom were hospitalized, officials said.

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This protocol can save overheating patients. Few states require it.

The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.

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Few states use protocol for heat illness

When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital - but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states do not require that lifesaving protocol.

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Alternatives to the traditional pap smear are on the way. Here's what to know.

Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.

Aug 16

Governor announces plan to save 5 Steward hospitals in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.

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Canada's two largest railroads could strike next week, disrupt U.S. supplies

Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.

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Turkey wildfires raging for a 3rd day, worsened by windy and dry weather

More than 130 fires have erupted across Turkey in the past week, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate.

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Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance

Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.

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Fire breaks out at home of priceless works by Van Gogh, Monet

Somerset House said staff and the public were safe and artworks were not in the area of the fire

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Russian missile strike sparks blaze in Ukraine

A Russian missile strike caused a blaze in Ukraine on Saturday as forces in Ukraine pushed into Russia's Kursk border region, injuring two people.

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"Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom" hat fetches $630,000 at auction

There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.

5H ago

Video shows behind-the-scenes of Celine Dion's Olympics performance

Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.

8H ago

Travis performs "Gaslight"

Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."

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Travis performs "Home"

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Travis performs "Raze the Bar"

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Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach

Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.

Aug 16

How to spot AI, disinformation in 2024 race

Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.

Aug 15
05:34

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.

Mar 28
03:27

Google: Iran cyberattack targetting U.S. politics

Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.

Aug 14
01:04

Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders, study finds

Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.

Aug 14

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The rising energy demands of data centers

There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.

Aug 15
03:31

Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next

Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.

Aug 14
03:20

Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever

On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.

Aug 14
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How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know.

There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.

Aug 14

Joro spiders seem to know how to stay chill in big cities, study finds

Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.

Aug 12

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Santos expected to plead guilty to fraud charges

George Santos, the ousted former Republican congressman from New York, is expected to plead guilty next week to federal fraud charges, CBS News has learned. Santos faces 23 charges including money laundering, wire fraud and falsifying records.

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George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case

Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.

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Suspect identified in 1980 cold case killing of UT nursing student

Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.

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Woman who shot, killed neighbor convicted

A Florida jury has found a woman guilty of manslaughter in a case that drew national protest and put a new spotlight on the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. Susan Lorincz, who is White, now faces up to 30 years in prison for shooting and killing neighbor Ajike Owens, who is Black, through a closed door.

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White woman guilty of killing neighbor

Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.

Aug 16
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When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon

August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.

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Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo

CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."

Aug 15

NASA says Starliner landing decision possible next week

Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.

Aug 14

NASA on Boeing Starlink crew in space

NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.

Aug 14
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SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles

The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.

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