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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 11:31 AM ET

CBS News - Technology

Live -- Trump says no talks with Iran ongoing, and none scheduled -- Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.

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Florida voters choosing in governor, Senate primaries, and more races to watch -- Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding their nominees for both governor and for Senate.

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Activists who posed as Minnesota voters during primary could be in legal trouble -- An undercover video could land a handful of activists in legal trouble. They pretended to be Minnesota voters during the primary.

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First on CBS - IRS proposal would force nonprofits to disclose leaders' terrorism convictions - The disclosure requirement would be added to the Form 990, the annual return that nonprofit groups file with the IRS. updated 32M ago

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USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.

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Crime - Woman goes missing, family gets bitcoin texts - A family is desperately searching for a New York woman after she went missing while visiting a friend in Las Vegas. Her daughters say they are now receiving texts from her phone demanding bitcoin. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more. 1H ago - 1:57

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Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany - The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her. 2H ago

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Major cocaine bust at Penn State -- More than a dozen current and former Penn State University students, along with one of their parents, have been charged in a major cocaine trafficking ring. Prosecutors allege two off-campus fraternities appeared to be the hubs for the operation. Meg Oliver reports.

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Coke drug ring bust at Penn State -- More than a dozen current and former fraternity-affiliated students at the Pennsylvania State University, and a parent, have been charged with drug-related charges after a cocaine bust at the school. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.

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Search for retiree who disappeared in Vegas -- After a 63-year-old woman in Las Vegas didn't return from a trip to the drugstore, her family said they started getting text messages from the woman's phone. The family spoke with Nicole Valdes.

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Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide -- Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.

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How this school uses AI instead of teachers -- Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss.

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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. -- Mar 28, 2024

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States crack down on misleading home listings -- More home listings are using AI to add furniture, repaint walls, spruce up landscaping and even add windows. But when does virtual staging cross the line into deception or even fraud? CBS News' Evyn Moon explores. -- Aug 16

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The iNaturalist app - Mixing science with fun -- The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" - a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.) -- Aug 16

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Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection -- ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems. -- Aug 25, 2022

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The silent spy game orbiting above Earth's skies -- Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis traveled to Vantor, a Colorado-based satellite technology company. -- Aug 15

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Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals -- On this edition of CBS Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com. -- Aug 15

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French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority -- France's social media ban, which was due to take effect on Sept. 1, would have barred younger users from networks such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram. -- Aug 14

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Using AI in your romantic relationships -- AI is making its way into people's love lives - some say it has helped to improve their conversations while others have used it to end a relationship. Dr. Sue Varma discusses how to use AI properly, set boundaries and identify warning signs of becoming too emotionally dependent. -- Aug 14

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Flock CEO on misuse concerns -- Flock CEO Garrett Langley sat down with CBS News' Anna Schecter and discussed allegations of the technology's misuse by law enforcement. -- Aug 14

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Schools curb technology use in classroom -- As students across the country head back to the classroom, some schools, educators and parents are rethinking how much they utilize technology and screen time. Nicole Valdes has more. -- Aug 14

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Flock CEO addresses new safety measures -- Flock CEO Garrett Langley apologized in an interview with CBS News amid claims the surveillance company's license plate readers have been misused by some police officers. Langley also addressed new safety measures that were recently announced. Anna Schecter reports. -- Aug 14

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Tim Cook on new U.S. manufacturing plant -- Jo Ling Kent spoke exclusively with outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook about a new manufacturing plant in Houston, what it means for jobs, and what he wants his legacy to be as he prepares to step down as CEO. -- Aug 14

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Tim Cook on American-made Apple products -- CBS News' Jo Ling Kent speaks with outgoing CEO Tim Cook about Apple's new focus on American manufacturing and what he thinks he's stood for as the head of the company. -- Aug 13

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Missing woman's family receives texts asking for money, bitcoin -- Alisa Goods, 63, disappeared 10 days ago in Las Vegas. Her family has been receiving mysterious messages from her phone.

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American man flies to West Bank to save home from Israeli settlers -- Palestinian-American Loui Ridi says he flew from Ohio to a village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to stop settlers from seizing his home.

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Judge blocks plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building -- U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."

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Disney and ABC sue FCC over early license review, alleging retaliation -- The lawsuit comes after the FCC ordered ABC to seek renewals between two and five years before its TV stations' licenses were set to expire.

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Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiance in "profound shock" after her death -- Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.

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Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass, parent Dreyer's says -- Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.

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U.S., Canada in last-minute talks to head off steep new U.S. tariffs -- Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.

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DOJ asks court to reinstate criminal charges against Abrego Garcia -- In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

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