NYSE, United outages show companies' vulnerability
Companies spend so much time and money protecting against cyberattacks that they ignore fundamental tech issues
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Computer failures at United Airlines, the New York Stock Exchange and the Wall Street Journal caused a national stir on Wednesday
Computer failures at United Airlines, the New York Stock Exchange and the Wall Street Journal caused a national stir on Wednesday. Belpointe Asset Management Chief Strategist David Nelson talks to CBSN about our over-reliance on technology.
A tech failure affecting three major U.S. companies Wednesday was not a coordinated cyber attack, according to officials
A tech failure affecting three major U.S. companies Wednesday was not a coordinated cyber attack, according to officials and security experts. Technical glitches grounded dozens of United Airlines flights, shut down the New York Stock Exchange and crashed the Wall Street Journal's website. Jeff Glor reports.
A bad day in the life of a fragile market
Investors found no shelter Wednesday as vulnerabilities ranging from Greece to China to the New York Stock Exchange dominated
Murdoch faces daunting task with newspapers
As a new generation readies to take over the family media empire, the print side struggles
Blogger Ben Bernanke mocks WSJ editorial page
The former Federal Reserve chair is not mincing words as a civilian, taking on a longtime critic of the policies he oversaw
Pulitzers awarded to South Carolina paper, New York Times
The Post and Courier won the Pulitzer Prize for its domestic violence series, while the Times and the Wall Street Journal won investigative journalism awards
CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan, Peggy Noonan of The Wall Street Journal, Michael Gerson of the Washington Post and Michael Crowley of Politico discuss the high-stakes nuclear negotiations with Iran
CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan, Peggy Noonan of The Wall Street Journal, Michael Gerson of the Washington Post and Michael Crowley of Politico discuss the high-stakes nuclear negotiations with Iran.
Body found in N.J. river ID'd as missing WSJ reporter
David Bird disappeared in January 2014 while taking a walk near his Long Hill Township home
Wall Street Journal reporter Elizabeth Bernstein joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what a recent study reveals
Are certain people more likely to cheat? The Wall Street Journal's Elizabeth Bernstein examines the risk factors for straying in her article "Are You Likely to Have an Affair?" She joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what a recent study reveals.
A Wall Street Journal article is re-igniting the debate over designers insisting on sleeveless dresses
A battle over fashion is heating up. A Wall Street Journal article is re-igniting the debate over designers insisting on sleeveless dresses, even in the dead of winter. Gigi Stone Woods reports.
Making decisions is an important part of our daily routine, but did you know that our style of deciding may impact our emotional state?
Making decisions is an important part of our daily routine, but did you know that our style of deciding may impact our emotional state? Wall Street Journal columnist Elizabeth Bernstein joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her article and the difference between "maximizers" and "satisficers."
Americans only spend an average of 12 minutes on morning meals, but 30 percent of those eating out do so for breakfast
Americans only spend an average of 12 minutes on morning meals, but 30 percent of those eating out do so for breakfast. Dennis Berman, business editor at The Wall Street Journal, looks at why food companies are trying to change our breakfast habits.
The American men's team advanced in the World Cup Thursday, and will take on Belgium in the next round
The American men's team advanced in the World Cup Thursday, and will take on Belgium in the next round. Wall Street Journal sports editor Geoff Fosters joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" for a preview.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
Dennis Berman, the paper's business editor, talks about the ads with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts
The Wall Street Journal is looking into questionable ads that could be seen by kids, and the surprising fallout. Dennis Berman, the paper's business editor, talks about the ads with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
As the city of Detroit pushes to get the struggling metropolis back on it's feet, their plan for doing so is facing tough opposition. Matthew Dolan of the Wall Street Journal joins the "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-hosts to discuss the issue
As the city of Detroit pushes to get the struggling metropolis back on it's feet, their plan for doing so is facing tough opposition. Matthew Dolan of the Wall Street Journal joins the "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-hosts to discuss some of the plan's highlights.
Obama: Most powerful Iran sanctions won't be touched
President Obama tries to alleviate concerns among lawmakers and Americans in general that the United States might roll back some sanctions as part if Iran begins to dismantle its nuclear program.
Christie spurns "ridiculous" GOP criticism of his relationship with Obama
N.J. governor ridicules reproach from his own party about his work with President Obama on Hurricane Sandy recovery, sarcastically remarking it was "the most outrageous bit of heresy that's ever been performed on the stage."
Who is the conservative strategist behind the shutdown?
CEO of the political arm of conservative think tank devised a plan months ago to defund or delay Obamacare
Mysterious millionaire leaves huge fortune to hometown
Entrepreneur David Gundlach left $150 million to the Elkhart County Community Foundation in Indiana after he died in 2011
Andy Versus The Headlines
Andy Rooney reads several newspapers each morning, but he wishes editors would stop assuming he understands everything they print.
Rooney: New Depression?
Andy Rooney remembers what it was like growing up during the Great Depression. He was the rich kid on the block with a live-in maid.
Poll: Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Potential winter storms forecast across the U.S. on Thanksgiving week
Forecasters have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel around the Thanksgiving holiday.
GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
Israel says, rabbi killed in the UAE in "heinous antisemitic terror incident"
Zvi Kogan, 28, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who went missing on Thursday, ran a Kosher grocery store in the futuristic city of Dubai.
Hyundai, Kia recall more than 208,000 electric vehicles over power loss issue
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay after being outed
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Trump picks former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
Fred Harris, former senator and presidential candidate, dies at 94
It fell to Fred Harris, chair of the Democratic National Committee in 1969 and 1970, to help heal the party's wounds from the tumultuous national convention in 1968 when protesters and police clashed in Chicago.
2 killed in U.S. Civil Air Patrol plane crash in Northern Colorado
Two people were killed and a third was injured when a U.S. Civil Air Patrol plane crashed in Colorado's Front Range Saturday morning.
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Poll: Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Potential winter storms forecast across the U.S. on Thanksgiving week
Forecasters have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Hyundai, Kia recall more than 208,000 electric vehicles over power loss issue
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Marta's Orlando Pride defeat Washington Spirit for their first NWSL title
Orlando is the first team since 2019 to win the NWSL Shield and the title in the same year.
Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong caught after answering ad for a yoga instructor
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
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Hyundai, Kia recall more than 208,000 electric vehicles over power loss issue
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
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Transcript: Sen. Tammy Duckworth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Democrat of Illinois, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 24, 2024.
Poll: Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Fred Harris, former U.S. senator and presidential candidate, dies at 94
It fell to Fred Harris, chair of the Democratic National Committee in 1969 and 1970, to help heal the party's wounds from the tumultuous national convention in 1968 when protesters and police clashed in Chicago.
GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
Trump picks former White House aide Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
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A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
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Gazan chefs cook up hope and humanity for online audience
Ten-year-old Chef Renad (who's gained a following on Instagram) and Hamada Shaqoura (who relies on humanitarian aid and crude cooking arrangements) educate while preparing meals in war-torn Gaza.
U.S Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week
The drones were spotted between Wednesday and Friday near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell.
Israel says, rabbi killed in the UAE in "heinous antisemitic terror incident"
Zvi Kogan, 28, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who went missing on Thursday, ran a Kosher grocery store in the futuristic city of Dubai.
Nations at COP29 climate talks agree on $300 billion a year for poor countries
The $300 billion will go to developing countries who need the cash to wean themselves off coal, oil and gas.
Russia bans child adoption from countries that allow gender transition
The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada.
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"Sandwiches of History": Resurrecting sandwich recipes that time forgot
Every week on his blog, "Sandwiches of History," Barry Enderwick rescues sandwich recipes from the dustbin of history. He's now collected some of the unlikeliest (and even amazing) historical recipes in a cookbook.
Taste-testing "Sandwiches of History"
Every week on his blog, "Sandwiches of History," Barry Enderwick rescues sandwich recipes from the dustbin of history. Some of the unlikeliest (and even amazing) historical recipes are now collected in a cookbook. Enderwick is even traveling the country, workshopping sandwiches in front of a live audience. Correspondent Luke Burbank gets a taste.
Good enough to eat: Noah Verrier's paintings of comfort food
Artist Noah Verrier is getting millions of likes on social media for his paintings of comfort foods, like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, burgers, fries, and jelly donuts – and they're selling like hotcakes on eBay. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Verrier about how the former Florida State University art instructor came to become known as a "junk food painter."
Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay after being outed
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
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A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI
At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.
Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
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.
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Australia could ban social media for kids
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
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How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
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Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong caught after answering ad for a yoga instructor
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
$20 million settlement reached in death of woman fatally shot by officer
Teresa Gomez, 45, was fatally shot in 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her while she sat in a parked car with another person, authorities said.
Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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Gazan chefs cook up hope and humanity for online audience
For many in war-torn Gaza, a hot meal has become a luxury. Two bright spots in the midst of displacement and food shortages are 10-year-old Chef Renad, who's gained a following on Instagram, and Hamada Shaqoura, who prepares simple dishes online, often relying on humanitarian aid and crude cooking arrangements. They talk with correspondent Holly Williams about the hardships of life in Gaza, and of using cooking as a symbol of hope and humanity.
A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI
At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.
"All hands on deck" for Idaho's annual potato harvest
In Idaho, harvest season means some high schools offer students a two-week "spud break," when they help farmers get their potatoes out of the ground and into the cellar. And in some cases, their teachers join in. Correspondent Conor Knighton reports.
Taste-testing "Sandwiches of History"
Every week on his blog, "Sandwiches of History," Barry Enderwick rescues sandwich recipes from the dustbin of history. Some of the unlikeliest (and even amazing) historical recipes are now collected in a cookbook. Enderwick is even traveling the country, workshopping sandwiches in front of a live audience. Correspondent Luke Burbank gets a taste.
The cream of the crop in butter
The butter made at Animal Farm Creamery, in Shoreham, Vermont, is almost exclusively sold to fine dining restaurants around the country. Correspondent Faith Salie visits the family farm churning out a golden (and expensive) product.