Bill Gates sides with feds in iPhone hack battle
Says Apple should help unlock San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, adding it wouldn't set precedent in privacy vs. national security debate
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In the latest on the legal standoff between Apple and the FBI, CEO Tim Cook has sent out an email to his company, defending their decision to object to the warrant to open the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino terrorists
In the latest on the legal standoff between Apple and the FBI, CEO Tim Cook has sent out an email to his company, defending their decision to object to the warrant to open the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino terrorists. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss.
Michael Hayden: Making moral decisions on "gray issues"
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Tim Cook: Feds should withdraw demand for iPhone hack
Apple CEO denies company acting out of business interests by fighting court order to cooperate with FBI's investigation of San Bernardino shootings
Why the lowest-priced iPhone has the U.S. in a tizzy
CNET breaks down what's at stake in the battle between Apple and the FBI over an iPhone that belonged to one of the San Bernardino shooters
The Department of Justice is ordering Apple to give the U.S. government the tools to unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook
The Department of Justice is ordering Apple to give the U.S. government the tools to unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook. CBS News' Paula Reid has details on the ongoing case for Apple to cooperate.
NYPD's John Miller: San Bernardino victims were Apple customers too
Miller slams CEO Tim Cook for his open letter, declining to help the FBI hack into the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino killers
Tech's big guns back up Apple in encryption battle
Google, Facebook and Twitter are throwing their support to Tim Cook's refusal to help the U.S. crack iPhone security
Here's why Apple won't unlock San Bernardino killer's iPhone
Experts say that complying with government's request could threaten the data security of the millions of iPhone users around the world
Apple has refused a judge's order to unlock the iPhone owned by the San Bernardino shooters, setting up a potential legal battle with the FBI
Apple has refused a judge's order to unlock the iPhone owned by the San Bernardino shooters, setting up a potential legal battle with the FBI. CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest details.
FBI director, Apple CEO talk privacy concerns on 60 Minutes
FBI Director James Comey and Apple CEO Tim Cook both addressed privacy and encrypted data in separate "60 Minutes" interviews
Apple CEO Tim Cook says he plans to take a court ruling to unlock a San Bernardino attacker's iPhone all the way to the Supreme Court if need be
Apple CEO Tim Cook says he plans to take a court ruling to unlock a San Bernardino attacker's iPhone all the way to the Supreme Court if need be. If that happens, the case could define privacy for a generation. In recent interviews, "60 Minutes" talked about this with Cook and FBI Director James Comey.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple will not comply with a federal court order demanding that it unlock an iPhone of the San Bernardino terrorist attackers
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple will not comply with a federal court order demanding that it unlock an iPhone of the San Bernardino terrorist attackers. Cook says he will appeal the order, and take the legal fight all the way to the Supreme Court if needed, reports Jeff Pegues.
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The legal dispute over access to data on a terrorist's phone renews debate over encryption and national security
What's next in legal fight over San Bernardino killer's iPhone?
CBS News legal analyst says Apple has two choices after court orders tech giant to help unlock Syed Rizwan Farook's iPhone
A federal judge Tuesday ordered Apple to help the FBI unlock the office iPhone used by a San Bernardino gunman
A federal judge Tuesday ordered Apple to help the FBI unlock the office iPhone used by San Bernardino gunman Syed Rizwan Farook. Defense Secretary Ash Carter discussed the encryption debate with “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose Tuesday. He described the military's growing outreach to technology companies. The conversation took place before Apple CEO Tim Cook responded and vowed to fight the court order.
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Apple reportedly starts a virtual reality team
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One-time Hurricane Helene now tropical storm as it moves inland over Georgia
More than 2 million customers in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Special counsel files key brief in Trump case, but it remains under seal
The special counsel's filing is expected to provide the most comprehensive look at the evidence federal prosecutors have compiled in their case against former President Donald Trump.
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Trump says he'll meet with Zelenskyy at Trump Tower
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
Harris to call for tougher security measures during trip to southern border
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Douglas, Arizona, her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.
Iranian hackers charged in alleged targeting of Trump campaign, sources say
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New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank, U.S. officials says
The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
Israel hammers Hezbollah as U.S. and France push for a cease-fire
President Biden and his French counterpart say an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is needed now to avoid a potentially "much broader conflict."
Maps show Helene's track: What to know about its path and storm surge
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New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank, U.S. officials says
The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
Harris to call for tougher security measures during trip to southern border
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Douglas, Arizona, her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.
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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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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
A top DJT investor says it has sold most of its shares in Trump Media
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Super Micro Computer shares plunge on report of federal probe
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Michigan will remain competitive until Election Day, Rep. Debbie Dingell predicts
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Harris to call for tougher security measures during trip to southern border
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Douglas, Arizona, her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.
Iranian hackers charged in alleged targeting of Trump campaign, sources say
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White House urges dockworkers and East Coast ports to avoid strike
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Trump says he'll meet with Zelenskyy at Trump Tower Friday morning
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
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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
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Free COVID tests are back. But there are more accurate tests for sale.
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Old newspaper dispensers deliver Narcan overdose reversal drug instead of news
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Harris' emphasis on maternal health care pays dividends with Black women voters
Polls are showing renewed support from Black women voters for the Democratic ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris has backed key health priorities for Black women.
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New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank, U.S. officials says
The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
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Johnson demands Ukraine's Zelenskyy fire ambassador amid Trump rift
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Israel hammers Hezbollah as U.S. and France push for a cease-fire
President Biden and his French counterpart say an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is needed now to avoid a potentially "much broader conflict."
World's longest-serving death row inmate cleared of 1966 murders
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Nevada Supreme Court orders dismissal of Nathan Chasing Horse sex abuse case
The Nevada Supreme Court left open a possibility for charges to be refiled.
Cate Blanchett on "Disclaimer"
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Disney+ to hike prices and crack down on password sharing
Disney follows in the footsteps of Netflix in looking to convert Disney+ password-borrowers into paying customers.
Disney+ cracks down on password sharing
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Hoda Kotb says she's leaving NBC's "Today" show
Hoda Kotb has been the co-anchor of "Today" for more than five years.
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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.
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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
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California officials on climate change laws
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California Democrats on gas, oil
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Inside look at Ghana romance scam operations
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2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
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Helene to bring life-threatening storm surge
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Top staff leave OpenAI amid for-profit push
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Inside look at Ghana romance scam operations
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