Richard Parsons, executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at age 76
Richard Parsons was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.
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10/25/18: Red and Blue
Manhunt underway for serial bomber; Why women could determine the midterm elections.
NewYorker.com's Nick Thompson sat down with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to discuss the commission's new regulations on Internet service providers
NewYorker.com's Nick Thompson sat down with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler to discuss the commission's new regulations on Internet service providers.
The full episode of The CBS Evening News from February 13, 2014
Another storm hit the East Coast, leaving slippery roads and piles of snow blocking sidewalks in New York City and shutting down the nation's capital; and, Art Shay has been telling stories with his camera for 60 years, and while he has photographed celebrities and world leaders, his focus was often squarely on his wife, Florence.
AT&T, Time Warner merger
The Department of Justice is back in court to challenge the sale of Time Warner in what would be an $85 billion deal. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Blocking AT&T-Time Warner merger
The Justice Department is suing to block AT&T's $85 billion purchase of Time Warner, the owner of CNN. President Trump's frequent criticism of CNN is raising concerns about the motive behind the government's legal challenge. Julianna Goldman reports.
AT&T, Time Warner respond
Executives from both AT&T and Time Warner are fighting back against the Department of Justice suit that aims to block a merger between the two companies. An exec from AT&T said the lawsuit defies logic. See their full remarks.
DOJ sues AT&T over merger
The Department of Justice has announced that it's suing AT&T in attempt to stop the company from merging with Time Warner. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid has the latest.
AT&T pushed to sell CNN?
CBS News has learned the Justice Department is pushing AT&T to sell CNN as part of its merger with Time Warner. The $85 billion deal needs approval from antitrust regulators. But the focus on CNN is raising concerns about political interference. Julianna Goldman reports.
Merger blocked
New questions are being raised about the Department of Justice's alleged role in holding up an $85 billion merger between AT&T and Time Warner. CBS News has confirmed President Trump's DOJ said it won't approve the deal unless ATT sells Time Warner, which owns CNN. White House adviser Kellyanne Conway has denied any interference. CBS News' Julianna Goldman reports on how the merger has been complicated, and CBS News' justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
AT&T-Time Warner merger
AT&T's merger with Time Warner is far from a done deal. The Trump Justice Department has yet to sign off on it. Does the president's feud with CNN have anything to do with this? Julianna Goldman reports.
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Time Warner strikes $100M content deal with Snapchat, and UPS will charge extra for holiday shipping. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch
Sen. Al Franken
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken has been campaigning for Hillary Clinton in battleground states including Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania. He is also an outspoken opponent of the proposed merger between AT&T and Time Warner, which he says could lead to "higher prices, fewer choices, and even worse service for Americans." Franken joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the finals days of the 2016 race, rising costs of Obamacare and the potential AT&T-Time Warner merger.
10/25: MoneyWatch
Gov't warns of big spike in Obamacare premiums; Wall Street skeptical AT&T, Time Warner merger can happen; and China company buys stake in Hilton. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
AT&T's mega merger
AT&T has bid $85.4 billion for media giant Time Warner. CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Schlesinger discusses who would be the winners and losers if this major merger goes through.
Critics attack AT&T's Time Warner buyout, and other MoneyWatch headlines
AT&T, Time Warner megamerger sparks controversy; Airbnb sues NY over tough new law; and TD Ameritrade to acquire Scottrade. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Hobson on AT&T-Time Warner
AT&T, the nation's second-largest wireless carrier, announced a $85 billion merger with Time Warner on Saturday. The deal would give AT&T control of Time Warner's media portfolio that includes Warner Bros. studio, HBO, CNN and TNT. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from San Francisco to discuss the impact of the year's biggest corporate deal.
Blockbuster deal
AT&T shook up the media landscape this weekend by announcing it is buying Time Warner for more than $85 billion. The chief partners in the deal still need to clear some hurdles before the deal is confirmed, but there are already some unlikely political allies who are questioning whether it should go through. Tony Dokoupil reports on the blockbuster deal.
AT&T, Time Warner deal
AT&T has reportedly reached a deal to buy Time Warner for more than $80 billion. CBSN's Reena Ninan has the latest details on the mega merger.
Merger talks?
AT&T may have its sights set on purchasing Time Warner. The deal would give the mobile carrier control of HBO, CNN, Warner Brothers and other media assets. Writer for Yahoo Finance, Daniel Roberts, joins CBSN with the latest.
The deal follows a failed merger attempt between Time Warner Cable and Comcast
Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable combined would have 23 million subscribers, second only to Comcast's 27 million. The deal follows a failed merger attempt between Time Warner Cable and Comcast. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss the deal.
Jill Wagner has today's CBS Moneywatch report
Gas prices are up ahead of the summer travel season; Charter Communications may launch bid to buy Time Warner; American Express rolls out a new loyalty program; and getting an Apple Watch on a budget. Jill Wagner has today's CBS Moneywatch report
It was a $45 billion deal that faced high regulatory hurdles
It was a $45 billion deal that faced high regulatory hurdles. But now that Comcast has pulled the plug on its plan to buy Time Warner Cable, a lot of questions remain. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger sheds light on Comcast’s decision.
The Justice Department will meet Wednesday with the two largest cable companies to discuss their planned merger
The Justice Department will meet Wednesday with the two largest cable companies to discuss their planned merger. The merger would give Comcast more than 30 million subscribers and 30 percent of the pay television market. But Minnesota Sen. Al Franken and five colleagues are fighting the takeover. Franken joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss the massive merger.
The Silicon Valley company announced it wants to expand Google Fiber, plus more of the latest MoneyWatch headlines
The Silicon Valley company announced it wants to expand Google Fiber, its ultra fast Internet service, to 34 more cities in eight states. At this point, Google hasn't targeted four of the largest U.S. markets -- New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia. That's where Time Warner Cable and Comcast are the leading high speed internet providers. Jill Wagner has the latest MoneyWatch headlines.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
Watch Live: Pete Hegseth, Adm. Brad Cooper give news conference
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will give a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
House approves bill to fund DHS, but roadblocks remain in Senate
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, but Senate Democrats blocked similar legislation.
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Watch Live: Pete Hegseth, Adm. Brad Cooper give news conference
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will give a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
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Watch Live: Pete Hegseth, Adm. Brad Cooper give news conference
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will give a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Tech investors sue Trump administration, accusing it of violating TikTok ban
A pair of tech investors have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce a law that required TikTok to either separate from its China-based owner or face a U.S. ban.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Watch Live: Pete Hegseth, Adm. Brad Cooper give news conference
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will give a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
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Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Spoiler: Ex-"Survivor" winner on elimination
(Warning: Spoiler alert ahead!) Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Austin PD give update on probe of deadly mass shooting that killed 3
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis played surveillance video and police body cam video.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Trump tells Iranian military to surrender
President Trump spoke Thursday from the White House about the war in Iran, calling on members of Iranian Revolutionary Guard to lay down their arms or face "guaranteed death." See his remarks.
American stuck in Mideast: "Mass confusion"
As missiles are flying in the Middle East, one million Americans are currently in the region, and many want out. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul spoke with a woman who said she feels the government's messaging is creating "significantly more stress for people."
Iran war could lead to higher airfares, more
The war with Iran has pushed the cost of oil to $80 a barrel. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to unpack the possible repercussions.
Noem doesn't address DHS ouster in remarks
President Trump announced Kristi Noem's ouster as DHS secretary minutes before Noem gave an address to the Sergeant Benevolent Association Major Cities Conference in Nashville. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes was at the address and has more.
Watch: Moment that may have led to Noem ouster
President Trump announced Thursday that he is removing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to replace her. CBS News has learned that the final straw appeared to be Noem's response to a question during Tuesday's Senate hearing from Republican Sen. John Kennedy about her decision to spend $220 million on an ad campaign aimed at reducing illegal immigration. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.