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Technology - Latest on Meta's social media settlement - Tech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others. 22H ago - 4:07

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Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds -- Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.

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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.

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OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months -- Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.

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Bill Gates' dire warning about AI -- Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.

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Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos -- The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.

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At least 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting in Switzerland -- Local police said early Sunday a manhunt was underway and the motives were still unclear.

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Video shows Philly officer leaving person in street before deadly hit-and-run -- Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.

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Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition -- Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.

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Trump-shaped ecstasy pills are potentially lethal, Dutch institute says -- Ecstasy pills shaped to look like President Trump contain a high concentration of the chemical PMMA, which could potentially be lethal, a Dutch institute said.

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Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal -- The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.

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U.S. takes out refueling station for alleged drug-trafficking boats -- The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.

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A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name? -- Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.

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How long will the Lindsay Clancy trial jury take to reach a verdict? -- The Lindsay Clancy trial jury​ continued their deliberations Friday and it could be days before they reach a verdict, a legal expert says.

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The Hidden Virtues of Dolly Parton -- Equally beloved by Baptist church ladies and buxom drag queens, Dolly's Southern charm drew everyone into her orbit.

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Caitlin Flanagan: Dolly Parton, Pure Product of America -- Try to think of anyone who has made as deep and long-lasting a mark on American culture as she has.

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What College Is Really For -- The whole world will keep telling you to find yourself, but college should teach you instead to look beyond yourself in pursuit of something larger.

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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves -- President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.

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Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed -- The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center. -- Aug 29

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First on CBS - At FBI, history of hiring prostitutes may not be employment barrier - In June, the FBI quietly lowered some of the standards it uses when it conducts background checks on would-be federal agents and other personnel. Aug 28

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Trump signs executive order to create a U.S. Space Academy -- "Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. -- Aug 28

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Trump says he'll visit Pentagon, not NYC, to mark 25 years since 9/11 -- The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line." -- Aug 28

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Here's how much interest a $100,000 9-month CD can earn savers who open an account now.

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How to earn 4% or more on your money starting this September

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Can you settle $50,000 in credit card debt without filing bankruptcy?

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How can you tell if a debt collector is about to garnish your paycheck?

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How much will a $100,000 home equity loan cost per month if opened this September?

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Good Good Golf's very bad, bad week amid backlash over Callaway ad -- Good Good Golf will no longer sponsor an upcoming PGA tournament, while Callaway said it has ended its partnership with the company.

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Cattle ranchers express concern about boosting foreign beef imports -- Trump administration plan to temporarily waive higher tariffs on beef imports has drawn backlash from U.S. cattle ranchers.

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See which jobs could grow fastest - and slowest - over the next decade -- New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.

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Walmart settles opioid lawsuit brought by Justice Department -- Walmart settled claims that it filled thousands of invalid prescriptions at its pharmacies at the height of the opioid epidemic.

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Fed will have "work to do" if inflation doesn't fade, Warsh says -- Fed chief Kevin Warsh said in a closely watched speech that inflation remains a concern, while praising the broader U.S. economy.

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Trump says gas prices to fall with new deal -- President Trump claimed Friday that a new deal with Venezuela, which will give the U.S. control of billions of oil barrels, is set to lower gas prices in the U.S. Olivia Gazis reports.

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Iran war hikes diesel costs for school buses -- A school district in the suburbs of Philadelphia is being burdened by rising diesel prices amid the Iran war. Ali Bauman has the story.

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California city finds missing dogs with drone -- California is using a $17,000 drone to quickly track down and rescue lost pets by detecting animal heat. Carter Evans reports.

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CBS Weekend News - Thousands missing in Nepal as deaths climb - Nepal's foreign minister Shisir Khanal blamed the catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 675 on rising temperatures and called for a global climate change crackdown on Saturday. Ramy Inocencio has the details. 8H ago - 2:48

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Napa farmers in crisis over low wine demand -- Grape farmers in California's prized Napa Valley are struggling to make ends meet as the wine industry shrinks, leading to unsold grapes being left to rot in vineyards. Max Darrow has more.

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48 Hours - A Death in the Stairwell - After her husband is found dying at the foot of the stairs, a woman accused of murder fights to clear her name. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. 7H ago - 42:04

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The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon -- A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.

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Murder in the Parking Garage -- A masked killer spray paints security cameras to hide his crime. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.

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Death at Soho House -- An Oscar winner's son, a fashion designer girlfriend -- one is dead. Was it murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts investigates.

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The Boy Across the Street -- A college student is killed by her boyfriend who lived right across the street. Her family's long battle to keep him in prison. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

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