Friday, August 21, 2026 6:02 PM ET
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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.1 hour ago
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.2 hours ago
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities -- Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.2 hours ago
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.2 hours ago
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.3 hours ago
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 ago16 minutes ago
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.3 hours ago
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.3 hours ago
Human remains found in Lake Powell amid shrinking water levels -- Another set of human remains was found in Lake Mead earlier this week. Both reservoirs are dealing with low water levels.4 hours ago
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.4 hours ago
Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds -- An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.5 hours ago
Texas court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones -- A Texas appeals court cut a $50 million judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million. A much larger $1.4 billion judgment in Connecticut still stands.5 hours ago
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Aug. 23) -- A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.6 hours ago
Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices -- Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.7 hours ago