"Adolescence" fuels push to teach boys about risks of online misogyny
Netflix's international hit "Adolescence" has been a wakeup call for many adults about an online world of hate that's radicalizing teenage boys.
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Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly, judge rules
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
U.K. investigating online suicide forum linked to 50 deaths
Britain's broadcasting regulator announced it is investigating an online suicide forum linked to 50 deaths in the U.K.
Eye on America: Inside U.S. Marshals training
In Pennsylvania, we get an exclusive look at how the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force trains to apprehend some of the country’s most wanted criminals. And in Texas, we learn how lawmakers and victims of AI-generated deepfake pornography are working together to build a safer internet. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA for air traffic control upgrade
The FAA is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. That could raise a possible conflict of interest, experts say.
How Germany is going after hate speech online
In Germany, posting hate speech online can bring police to your door.
Inside Germany, where posting hate speech online can be a crime
In the U.S., most of what we say online, even if it's hate filled, is protected by the First Amendment as free speech. But in Germany, prosecutors and cops police the internet.
2/16/2025: 28 Days; Policing the Internet; Timothée Chalamet
First, a look at what Trump, Musk moves on USAID could mean for other government agencies. Then, how Germany is policing the internet for hate speech. And, Timothée Chalamet: The 60 Minutes Interview.
Germany policing the internet for hate speech
In the U.S., most of what we say online, even if it’s hate filled, is protected by the First Amendment as free speech. But in Germany, prosecutors and cops police the internet.
Why Trump pardoned Silk Road founder
President Trump made good on a campaign promise made to libertarians to pardon Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who received two life sentences in 2015 for creating and operating the infamous dark web marketplace that traded drugs, guns and illegal services. New York Times technology reporter David Yaffe-Bellany joins "America Decides" to examine the move.
Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.
Net neutrality rules about internet speeds blocked by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has ruled that the FCC overstepped its authority by reinstating "net neutrality" rules governing internet service providers.
Bipartisan bill seeks to stop online dating scams at the source
The Online Dating Safety Act would require dating apps to notify users if they've been in contact with a scam account.
Bipartisan bill seeks to curb online dating scams
During a yearlong investigation into romance scams, CBS News learned that more than 64,000 Americans were taken for over $1 billion dollars last year -- double the $500 million just four years earlier. Jim Axelrod takes a look at how Congress is seeking to address the problem.
Undersea internet cables face new threats
With undersea cables linking the world's continents, recent incidents involving foreign vessels raise questions about their security. Chris Krebs, former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director, weighs in on the growing threats.
New survey explores U.S. teens' online habits
According to a Pew Research report, nearly half of American teenagers say they are online "almost constantly." YouTube tops the list with 90% of respondents saying they use that platform the most, followed by TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. Psychologist Lisa Damour joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
What does DOJ's Google proposal mean?
The Justice Department formally submitted a proposal to break up Google, calling for it to sell the Chrome web browser. Lawyers argue that the tech giant has too much power in the online search business as research shows Google controls about 90% of the search engine market. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Europeans investigating possible sabotage of undersea internet cables
A Chinese-flagged cargo ship draws attention after undersea internet cables were severed, leading European countries to investigate possible sabotage.
"Mornings Memory:" The rise of online dating
In today's Mornings Memory, we revisit Anthony Mason's 2003 report on the then-taboo world of online dating and Match.com's rapid rise. At the time, 3 million users were on the platform—now, there are over 96 million.
Inside a romance scam targeting American men
Scammers overseas are targeting Americans' hearts and their wallets. Men, who believe they're speaking with women online, are lured into sending them money -- but that money often ends up in the hands of young men in the West African nation of Ghana. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports on her yearlong investigation into these operations.
Mark Robinson to remain on ballot
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will officially appear on the North Carolina ballot as the Republican nominee for governor. This comes as reports surface alleging that Robinson made incendiary, explicit and racist comments online. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
How dangerous misinformation spreads online
U.S. security officials have warned voters to stay vigilant for false information ahead of the 2024 election. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and the CBS News Confirmed team take a look at the way misinformation spreads online, and how you can tell fact from fiction.
Google's 2nd antitrust trial underway
For the second time in less than a year, Google is going to trial over alleged monopolistic practices. This time, it's over advertisements online. Nico Grant, technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins CBS News to examine the case.
Officials outline security threats to DNC
A new federal threat assessment from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security is warning about potential attacks at the Democratic National Convention later in August. The memo cites the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump as the reason for the heightened concern. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
The Power of Google | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2018, Steve Kroft reported on the immense power of Google, which had captured 90% of the market share for internet search and search advertising. At the time, Google's business practices were criticized by some as anticompetitive conduct. On Monday, a federal judge ruled in a landmark antitrust decision that Google has maintained an illegal monopoly over online search.
Mugshot-style posters showing arrested immigrants outside White House
The Trump administration is highlighting its aggressive immigration enforcement to mark President Trump's first 100 days.
Noem says "night and day difference" at U.S.-Mexico border
The Homeland Security chief said President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration is working.
Papal conclave to begin May 7. Here's how a new pope will be chosen.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.
Major power outage brings parts of Spain and Portugal to a standstill
A widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal, affecting millions of people who live across Europe's Iberian Peninsula.
Former federal D.C. prosecutors sign memo opposing Martin as D.C. U.S. attorney
The memo is the latest effort by critics of acting D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to stop his Senate confirmation for the permanent role.
Vancouver car attack witnesses describe horrific scene after 11 killed
Kai-Ji Adam Lo was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed into a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.
Congress returns from recess ready to move on Trump's agenda
Congress returns Monday from a two-week recess as Republicans eye an ambitious schedule to move on the centerpiece legislation of President Trump's first-year agenda.
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
Firefighter paramedic fatally stabbed by patient inside ambulance
Graham Hoffman, 29, was taking a patient to the hospital following a routine medical call from police when he was stabbed in the chest, piercing his heart.
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Former federal D.C. prosecutors sign memo opposing Martin as D.C. U.S. attorney
The memo is the latest effort by critics of acting D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to stop his Senate confirmation for the permanent role.
US Navy aircraft carrier loses $60M fighter jet in Red Sea
The F/A-18E Super Hornet was being towed Monday when it and the tug slipped and were lost in the Red Sea, the Navy said.
When is going to college not worth the money?
Although attending college still offers a payoff, a recent study by New York Fed economists suggests it might not make financial sense for some people.
Inside of Memphis church with ties to MLK "a total loss" after fire
Clayborn Temple in downtown Memphis, the organizing point for Martin Luther King Jr.'s final campaign in 1968, caught fire early Monday morning.
Noem says "night and day difference" at U.S.-Mexico border
The Homeland Security chief said President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration is working.
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When is going to college not worth the money?
Although attending college still offers a payoff, a recent study by New York Fed economists suggests it might not make financial sense for some people.
Nearly 90% of Americans expect tariffs to raise prices, poll finds
Most Americans think tariffs will drive up prices and cost the U.S. more money than they generate, according to a new Gallup poll.
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs.
Titanic passenger's letter with "prophetic line" sells for $399,000
Archibald Gracie wrote of the ill-fated steamship: "It is a fine ship but I shall await my journeys end before I pass judgment on her."
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Trump administration orders federal agencies to track office use: Memo
Hours after taking office, President Trump had ordered government agencies to "take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements."
House passes "Take it Down Act," sending revenge porn bill to Trump
First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
Former federal D.C. prosecutors sign memo opposing Martin as D.C. U.S. attorney
The memo is the latest effort by critics of acting D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin to stop his Senate confirmation for the permanent role.
Noem says "night and day difference" at U.S.-Mexico border
The Homeland Security chief said President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration is working.
Canadians vote in election shadowed by Trump's threats, tariffs
Voters in Canada are deciding whether to continue the Liberal Party's hold on power by picking new Prime Minister Mark Carney or transfer control to the Conservatives and their populist leader Pierre Poilievre.
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Martinelli's recalls 170,000 juice bottles over toxic fungi risk
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
In a broken mental health system, a jail cell is an institution of last resort
Like local jails nationwide, Montana's small holding facilities have become institutions of last resort as patients in mental health crisis wait for beds at a mental hospital.
He had 2 months to live. Research "like science fiction" saved his life.
Michael Wolff was at the "edge of a cliff" when he was diagnosed with a cancer that affects less than 300 patients a year in the U.S.
Transplant patients meet in person for the first time at Temple Hospital
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
Health agencies "not creating an autism registry," official says
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
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US Navy aircraft carrier loses $60M fighter jet in Red Sea
The F/A-18E Super Hornet was being towed Monday when it and the tug slipped and were lost in the Red Sea, the Navy said.
Canadians vote in election shadowed by Trump's threats, tariffs
Voters in Canada are deciding whether to continue the Liberal Party's hold on power by picking new Prime Minister Mark Carney or transfer control to the Conservatives and their populist leader Pierre Poilievre.
Mount Fuji climber rescued twice after going back for lost phone
A student airlifted from near the peak of Mount Fuji returned to the slope and was rescued for a second time just four days later, authorities said.
15-year-old boy pleads guilty to killing teen in school stabbing
Teenager Harvey Willgoose died after he was stabbed in the grounds of All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on Feb. 3.
Vancouver car attack witnesses describe horrific scene after 11 killed
Kai-Ji Adam Lo was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed into a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.
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Dangers behind kidfluencer fame
The documentary follows young internet star Piper Rockelle and her group "The Squad," revealing allegations of abuse behind the scenes. Director Jenna Rosher joins CBS Mornings Plus to discuss the series.
"Cowboy Carter" tour starts
As Beyoncé launches her 32-city stadium tour, tickets remain unsold and prices are dropping. MTV's Dometi Pongo joins us to explain why and what fans should know about the "Cowboy Carter" shows.
Luke Kirby on "Étoile"
Emmy-winning actor Luke Kirby stars in "Étoile," a new series that follows two iconic ballet companies fighting to survive by swapping their top dancers. Kirby joins CBS Mornings Plus to talk about the high-stakes new show.
Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial begins in Paris
The so-called "Granddad Gang" is on trial for allegedly tying up Kim Kardashian in a Paris residence in 2016 and stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewelry.
Ed Helms tackles history's worst screwups
Ed Helms' new book "SNAFU" dives into some of history's wildest mistakes, including failed space missions and secret animal spies.
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House passes "Take it Down Act," sending revenge porn bill to Trump
First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs.
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.
YouTube turns 20: From cat videos to AI
In the 20 years since its first video was uploaded, YouTube has become the second-most visited website on Earth. "Sunday Morning" looks at how creators build online communities, and how artificial intelligence may fundamentally change the site.
Geoffrey Hinton on future of AI
Geoffrey Hinton, whose work shaped modern artificial intelligence, says companies are moving too fast without enough focus on safety. Brook Silva-Braga introduced us to Hinton in 2023 and recently caught up with him.
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Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
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11 dead after Vancouver car ramming
Canadians are flocking to memorials set up where at least 11 people were killed in a car ramming incident. 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo was detained and charged as officials continue their investigation. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Firefighter paramedic fatally stabbed by patient inside ambulance
Graham Hoffman, 29, was taking a patient to the hospital following a routine medical call from police when he was stabbed in the chest, piercing his heart.
15-year-old boy pleads guilty to killing teen in school stabbing
Teenager Harvey Willgoose died after he was stabbed in the grounds of All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on Feb. 3.
Deadly Vancouver car ramming attack
A person is in custody and facing various charges related to a car ramming incident in Vancouver, Canada, where at least 11 people were killed, according to officials. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Vancouver car attack witnesses describe horrific scene after 11 killed
Kai-Ji Adam Lo was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed into a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.
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NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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How Trump is looming over Canada's election
Early voting in Canada's national election broke records and long lines at polling places were reported nationwide on Monday. Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa bureau chief for Canada's Global News, joins "America Decides" with the latest.
Bush, Bowman push Democrats to protest Trump
Democratic lawmakers are trying out different ways of protesting the Trump administration, from sit-ins to calls for impeachment. Former Reps. Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman join "America Decides" to discuss what they want their party to do.
Poll: Trump's approval rating drops to 45%
A new CBS News poll found President Trump's approval rating has slipped to 45%. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers. Then, Megan Messerly, White House reporter for Politico, and Tyler Pager, White House correspondent for The New York Times, join "America Decides" to discuss.
What does Putin's ceasefire mean for talks?
While Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day ceasefire, President Trump in recent days has questioned the Russian president's desire for peace with Ukraine. Jon Alterman, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Johnson meets with Trump as Congress returns
Congress returned Monday after a two-week recess, with President Donald Trump meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson to map out the future of his tax and spending legislation. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details.