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CBS News - US News

Technology - 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. 47M ago - 1:49

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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. 1H ago

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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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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.

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Meta on trial for social media addiction suit -- Tech giant Meta is being accused of designing social media platforms that violate privacy and enable social media addiction in children. Jury selection in the trial begins today. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case.

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Flock CEO responds to abuses of its surveillance technology -- The CEO of Flock Safety apologized for alleged abuses of its service by law enforcement officers as the company rolled out new changes to how it operates.

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Jury selected for Tupac Shakur murder trial, opening statements expected Monday -- A jury of six men and 10 women was selected to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing​ nearly 30 years ago.

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Aug. 16) -- A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

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Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building -- The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.

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Record-breaking heat takes mounting toll on the U.S. economy -- Heat waves are dealing a financial blow to businesses and creating hazardous conditions for workers, according to climate experts.

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Baby in surrogate dispute now in custody of parents, lawyer says -- The baby at the center of a surrogacy dispute was born in Texas Wednesday and has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart defect.

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Luigi Mangione in discussions about possible guilty plea, sources say -- Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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Tropical storm forms near Hawaii, hurricane watch issued for the Big Island -- Tropical Storm Lala could bring rain, high winds, and dangerous surf and rip currents to the Hawaiian Islands this weekend.

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Can taking weight-loss drugs help you get hired? Yes, if you're a woman. -- Going on GLP-1 drugs significantly boosted unemployed women's chances of finding a job, according to a Harvard economist.

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DOJ leaves in place ruling that deregulates silencers, shotguns -- A Texas judge earlier this month issued a ruling that deregulated silencers, shotguns and certain rifles.

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Floodwaters submerge Midwest neighborhoods bracing for more severe storms -- Muddy floodwaters seeped into the homes of Indiana and Ohio residents this week, as severe storms struck the Midwest. Now, some areas are bracing for even more rain.

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Reese's Halloween pumpkins hit shelves unchanged after lawsuit victory -- Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.

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Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says -- Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release.

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60 cats rescued from abandoned boat anchored off Washington state -- Police in Tacoma, Washington, say they have rescued 60 cats and kittens from an abandoned sailboat that was found anchored off a city beach last week.

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