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Friday, August 21, 2026 6:53 PM ET

CBS News - Technology

Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration -- Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.

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Court says prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed -- A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.

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First on CBS - Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes - The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter. 1H ago

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Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue -- Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.

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IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. this weekend. Here's what to know. -- Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph will zoom around the National Mall this weekend when IndyCar takes over downtown D.C.

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Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown -- Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.

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Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran -- The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign​ against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.

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Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan -- Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.

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Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media -- Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution.

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Entertainment - Man who took final photo of Tupac testifies - The man who took the last known photo of Tupac Shakur testified on Friday in the trial of a man accused of organizing the rapper's killing. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest. 1H ago - 5:12

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Book excerpt: "The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer -- The #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" writes about embracing gratitude and reciprocity in our dealings with nature, and the importance of recognizing and sharing the many gifts the world gives us.

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Hayden Panettiere's mom speaks out -- Hayden Panettiere's mom is speaking out on their strained relationship. This comes as Neutrogena comments on its working relationship with the late actor.

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Katherine LaNasa on "The Pitt" -- Award-winning actor Katherine LaNasa discusses her recent Emmy nomination for her role as charge nurse Dana Evans on hit HBO series "The Pitt."

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Swedish police say 1 dead, 2 injured after school sword attack - An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden, killing one person and seriously injuring at least two others. updated 40M ago

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Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods -- Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.

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TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit -- The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.

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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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AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books -- Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.

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Woman covertly filmed by Meta smart glasses raises privacy concerns -- One woman is speaking out after she was secretly filmed, saying that technology like Meta's AI-powered smart glasses threatens personal privacy.

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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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Meta AI glasses spark fears about privacy -- Meta's glasses that are capable of recording video may pose a threat to people's privacy, critics say.

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AI could be used to generate bills -- The use of artificial intelligence on Capitol Hill could pose some issues for bills that may become U.S. laws later on. Ari Hershowitz, founder of DreamProIT, joins CBS News with his take.

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Do AI smart glasses privacy protections work? -- As tech companies like Meta push their AI wearables, many are concerned with privacy protections. Anna Schechter has more.

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Coinbase CEO says CLARITY Act will prevent another FTX collapse -- Brian Armstrong made the case for the cryptocurrency legislation, which is scheduled for a Senate vote in September. -- Aug 20

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Book publishers forced to navigate AI -- Book publishers are grappling with the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the publishing industry. Tisha Morris, an entertainment attorney and author, joins CBS News with more insight. -- Aug 20

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Data on how people are using AI chatbots -- Recent data from the AI Observatory shows more people are using artificial intelligence chatbots for more intimate issues. Shayne Longpre joins with more on the recent study. -- Aug 20

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AI "nudify" apps pose risk to students -- Students nationwide are grappling with a new reality -- AI-generated pornography, sometimes featuring themselves or someone they know. CBS News found more than a dozen AI "nudify" apps easily accessible in app stores, some without age restrictions. Jo Ling Kent has more. -- Aug 20

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AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk -- Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated. -- Aug 20

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AI companies buying up books: 404 Media -- Some used and independent bookstores have reported unexpectedly large book orders and suspect that the books are being scanned to train AI models and then destroyed. As part of a new investigative report, 404 Media put a tracking device in a book to see where it'd end up. Emanuel Maiberg, a journalist and co-founder at 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss. -- Aug 19

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Psychiatrist in Yates case testifies for Clancy -- The defense rested Friday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial after testimony from Dr. Phillip Resnick, a forensic psychiatrist who also testified Andrea Yates case after she killed her five children in Texas in 2001. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but has pleaded not guilty, arguing she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.

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Defense rests case in Lindsay Clancy trial -- The defense for Lindsay Clancy has rested their case in the murder trial over the killings of Clancy's three young children. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.

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Patients say hospital mixed up drugs -- Several patients at a Tennessee hospital say they were hurt after hospital staff allegedly mixed up their medications during routine joint replacement surgeries. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.

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Latest CBS News Videos - SCOTUS: Trump can continue ballroom work for now - The Supreme Court on Friday temporarily allowed President Trump's White House ballroom construction to continue. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has the details. 1H ago - 1:44

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USS Lincoln leaves Middle East after months -- The USS Washington arrived in the Middle East from Asia on Thursday and relieved the USS Lincoln after a nine-month deployment. The move comes as the Trump administration says it will unveil the "toughest sanctions" on Iran. CBS News' Margaret Brennan and Elliot Ackerman have more.

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Watch: Severe storms slam the Northeast -- Heavy rain and winds battered parts of the Northeast United States on Thursday, with some states even reporting tornadoes. These videos show the conditions on the ground as storms moved over the area. Then, CBS News' Jared Ochacher and Jessica Burch join with a look at the damage and the latest forecast.

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What's behind those viral cash drop videos? -- Across the U.S., hidden cash drops like these have sent people running to find the money - and given many people hope of a windfall. CBS News' Graham Kates gives us a look at the social media accounts that promote them.

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