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Monday, August 17, 2026 7:37 AM ET

CBS News - Technology

Live - Deadline for wider U.S.-Iran deal about to expire amid stalemate - The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to reach a wider deal and re-open the Strait of Hormuz expires Monday with no deal in sight. updated 35M ago

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Thousands waiting for help as Indonesia earthquake death toll nears 70 -- Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.

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U.S. tourist reportedly killed by lightning strike on Italy's Mount Etna -- An American man hiking up Italy's active Mount Etna volcano was killed by a lightning strike, the national news agency ANSA reports.

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Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36 - Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. updated 44M ago

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Technology - 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. 14H ago - 2:04

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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.)

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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AI is driving up consumer prices. That won't stop anytime soon. -- Surging AI investment is pushing up the cost of smartphones and other gadgets, according to analysts. Here's why.

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Google unveils new tech, centered around AI -- Google is officially unveiling its latest line of Pixel phones and other new devices at its 2026 Made By Google event in New York. AI is at the center of its newest offerings. Matt Binder, a senior reporter at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss. -- Aug 12

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Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea -- President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.

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Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following a formal request for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.

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Tropical Storm Lala drenches Hawaii as flash floods sweep away Big Island homes -- Lala was weakening but stili packing a punch as it moved away from the islands, forecasters said.

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U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.

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CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism -- Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.

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Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace deal -- Jared Kushner, who is President Trump's son-in-law, is set to meet next with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected the latest peace proposal last week.

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RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.

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Movie theaters boom amid studio hits -- The box office has been booming in 2026, with five blockbuster hits making over $1 billion. Mark Strassmann has more details from Los Angeles.

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8/16: Sunday Morning -- Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Weather becoming more extreme; Rahm Emanuel; The Eagles' Don Henley; ex-Amish, now social media creator Lovina Zook; trophy bull riding belt buckles; the iNaturalist app; and the long and short of short pants.

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The Eagles' "Long Goodbye" farewell tour, now longer -- The Eagles, one of the greatest old-school bands on Earth (and whose "Greatest Hits" compilation is the bestselling album in history), have extended their farewell tour, currently in residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Eagles co-founder Don Henley talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the band's half-century relationship with their fans; the legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey; and how his pre-performance regimen has changed with age. (Originally broadcast Feb. 8, 2026.)

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Almanac: August 16 -- "Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

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