Elon Musk says social media, artificial intelligence should be regulated
Silicon Valley titan also describes how Tesla is paving its way out of "production hell" for Model 3 -- and why he is sleeping on the factory floor
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Tech stocks' tumble scares investors, but not analysts
Wall Street's number-crunchers see the rout in big names like Amazon, Facebook and Tesla as a buying opportunity
Tesla plagued by production delays, recalls
Tesla faces a crucial test with the release of new production numbers for its highly-touted Model 3. The stakes are especially high because a deadly accident involving Tesla's autopilot feature is under federal investigation. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Tech stocks get battered, helping bash Wall Street
Amazon, attacked again by President Trump, led the way down as second-quarter trading gets underway, ugly
Tesla says vehicle involved in fatal crash was in "Autopilot" mode
Tesla has been under scrutiny following the fatal crash of a Model X last week in California
Tesla reveals crash involved car on autopilot
Tesla announced one of its cars involved in a deadly crash was on autopilot when it hit a concrete divider in Arizona. The company says the driver had received several warnings before the wreck. Arizona recently suspended Uber’s driverless car testing permit following a deadly collision there. Wired transportation editor Alex Davies joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how these incidents will affect the self-driving car industry at large.
Tesla recalls 123K Model S sedans for power steering problem
Electric car maker says bolts in some older models can come loose or break, causing loss of power steering
Trump vs. Amazon
President Trump lashed out on Twitter against online retailer Amazon, saying they don't pay enough in state and local taxes. Anchor of Bold Business, David Grasso, joins CBSN to discuss this and other headlines.
#DeleteFacebook: Playboy signs on
Publisher says it's had a difficult time for many years expressing its values on the social-media platform
Tesla hits a speed bump amid questions over cars and cash
The high-flying automaker is under pressure from a Moody's downgrade and questions over a fatal crash
Wall Street drops sharply one day after giant rally
Nasdaq led the U.S. stock market into deep negative territory as big names like Twitter and Facebook slid
Elon Musk deletes Facebook pages of SpaceX, Tesla
Elon Musk is the latest to jump on the #DeleteFacebook bandwagon
Tesla OK's $2.6B pay package for Elon Musk
Musk won't receive a salary or bonus under the compensation package for the billionaire
Want to buy a Tesla? Better get one while the tax credit lasts
Some consumers on a wait-list to buy the automaker's Model 3 may not get the price-cutting tax credit they were counting on
Trump's next trade target: China's IP theft
As Trump's metals tariff moves forward, so does his more complex task of challenging intellectual property theft
Trump singles out Elon Musk's support for tariffs
"I saw a tweet from Elon Musk, who is using our space facilities and did a great job," President Trump said
Elon Musk & tariffs
President Trump called out tweets sent by Tesla founder Elon Musk about the car industry during the announcement about new tariffs.
What's life like for kids mining cobalt for our gadgets?
"I feel very bad because I can see my friends going to school," 11-year-old Ziki Swaze tells CBS News, "and I am struggling"
CBS News investigation: Kids mining Cobalt
A CBS News investigation found that children are mining cobalt, an expensive metal used in batteries that power smartphones and electric cars. Foreign affairs columnist Bobby Ghosh speaks to CBSN about what companies like Apple and Tesla are trying to do to clean up their supply chains.
California green lights autonomous car testing without drivers
Testing driverless cars without a person behind the steering wheel is a major step forward toward commercialization
21st century space race
We watched in awe last week as SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster into deep space. The Roadster can still be seen through powerful telescopes as a tiny speck drifting across the sky. It escaped the pull of Earth's gravity Sunday. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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3 dead in Grand Canyon helicopter crash; Food for the heart and soul: The ramen noodle chef redefining cafeteria cuisine
Tesla roadster gets interplanetary ID
Another milestone for the Tesla and "Starman" dummy launched into orbit aboard the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket
What's next for "Starman" and Tesla in space?
While Elon Musk says he likes to imagine the Tesla remaining in orbit for hundreds of millions of years, another outcome is likely
Is Elon Musk's Tesla now just space junk?
Billionaire Elon Musk launched his $250,000 Tesla sports car into space Tuesday. The launch created a mesmerizing sight for viewers, but is raising questions about if Musk is the first interplanetary litterbug. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer and planetarium director for Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, speaks to CBSN about what space junk is and the dangers it poses.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli strike in Beirut
Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut.
Helene slams Southeast, killing at least 45 people; millions without power
Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Harris vows to keep Biden's border crackdown
During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vice President Kamala Harris said she intends to keep President Biden's asylum crackdown in place.
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Dozens airlifted from Tennessee hospital roof amid flooding
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
White Sox set MLB record with 121st loss of the season
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Trump meets with Zelenskyy, vowing to resolve Ukraine war "very quickly"
Former President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower in New York on Friday morning.
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Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Ohio man's Halloween display becomes source of joy to cancer patient
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
Army doctor reaches plea deal in sexual misconduct case
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
Southwest is renovating its cabins. Here's what the planes will look like.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Dozens airlifted from Tennessee hospital roof amid flooding
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
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Southwest is renovating its cabins. Here's what the planes will look like.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Hurricane Helene hits homeowners already facing soaring insurance costs
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
White House urges dockworkers and East Coast ports to avoid strike
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
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Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Supreme Court denies RFK Jr.'s bid to be reinstated to New York ballot
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
How the VP debate rules will work for the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
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Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Gov. Newsom signs law to shed light on newborn DNA storage, prompted by 10-year CBS News California investigation
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Boar's Head plants nationwide now part of law enforcement investigation, USDA says
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli strike in Beirut
Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut.
50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Senior Hezbollah commanders targeted in Beirut strike, Israeli official says
Hezbollah senior commanders were the target of the strikes, according to a senior Israeli official, who said it was too early to confirm if the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had been killed.
Hurricane Isaac strengthens, Tropical Storm Joyce forms in the Atlantic
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
Van Gogh paintings vandalized after activists sentenced in similar incident
In October 2022, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.
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Preview: Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.
Recipe: Ina Garten's Fresh Whiskey Sours
A simple cocktail recipe, from the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Barefoot Contessa at Home."
Naomi Campbell banned from running U.K. charity over "serious misconduct"
U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
"CBS Mornings Plus" debuts third hour of live coverage on Monday, Sept. 30
Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami, and streaming on CBS News 24/7.
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Top staff leave OpenAI amid for-profit push
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer shares plunge on report of federal probe
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Here are the celebrity voices Meta now uses for its AI chatbots
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
Bieber song about "'Diddy' party" is likely AI-generated, researchers say
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
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50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Climate change views in Florida and Texas
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Why are houses collapsing on Outer Banks?
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
California officials on climate change laws
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
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Army doctor reaches plea deal in sexual misconduct case
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
Eric Adams pleads not guilty
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams arraigned
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday, a day after a federal indictment outlined alleged crimes Adams carried out involving a foreign government. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court.
Ex-intelligence chief jailed for "aggravated torture" of journalist
Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.
Eric Adams set to be arraigned
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
"Mini-moon" to temporarily orbit Earth
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
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Summer music heats up 2024
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
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NYC mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty
New York City mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to multiple federal criminal charges on Friday. Prosecutors have alleged that the mayor accepted lavish gifts from foreign governments for years, and that he illegally received taxpayer money for his campaign.
Hurricane Helene moves over Appalachia
This morning, there's a clearer picture of the damage left by Hurricane Helene. The storm is being blamed for at least 45 deaths across five states, and more than 3.8 million customers are without power from Florida to Ohio as the remnants of the storm move over Appalachia, bringing rain and catastrophic flash flooding.
Eye Opener: Port workers prepare to strike
Workers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts are preparing to go on strike, which could have a major impact on the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, the White Sox have officially become the worst team in Major League Baseball history. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Eye on America: Heartland issues
In Iowa, we learn why many farmers are installing wind turbines on their properties to lift declining revenues. Then in California, we tour a one-of-a-kind rescue shelter giving neglected and abused animals a second chance. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
4 MLB wild card spots up for grabs
The Yankees, Guardians, Phillies and Dodgers punched their tickets to the post season in their respective leagues while two wild card spots remain up for grabs heading into the final weekend of the regular season. CBS Sports MLB writer Matt Snyder breaks it all down.