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United Airlines passengers to see targeted ads on seat-back screens United Airlines is personalizing in-flight marketing as the carrier seeks to cash in on passenger data. 12M ago

Bark Air, an airline for dogs, faces lawsuit after its maiden voyage Local New York officials are taking issue with Bark Air, a carrier catering to canines. Here's why. 2H ago

Netflix to fight woman's claim of being "Baby Reindeer" stalker character Fiona Harvey, who claims she was "tormented" after being identified as real-life "Martha" from hit series, is suing streaming service for $170 million. 3H ago

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Clarence Thomas discloses trips with GOP donor as justices file new reports Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019. 4H ago

Biden says he would not pardon son Hunter if convicted in gun trial In an interview with ABC News David Muir, Mr. Biden was asked whether he had ruled out a pardon for Hunter Biden, to which Mr. Biden replied, "Yes." 7H ago

Businessman who tried to bribe Sen. Bob Menendez with Mercedes testifies The businessman, Jose Uribe, pleaded guilty to trying to influence the senator by buying his wife a luxury car. updated 41M ago

Biden apologizes to Ukraine's Zelenskyy for holdup on military aid President Biden publicly apologized to Ukraine's president for a monthslong delay in American military assistance that let Russia make gains on the battlefield. 6H ago

Biden says democracy "begins with each of us" in speech at D-Day memorial President Biden had a beautiful and historic backdrop for his speech in France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. 5H ago

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New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year. 3H ago

These ultrasound mobile units are helping pregnant women in cities lacking care To help bridge the gap between pregnant women and healthcare, non-profit March of Dimes has rolled out mobile units with ultrasound capabilities. 6H ago

Proposed heat rules for California would keep workers, schoolchildren cool Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction. 11H ago

Kids coming of age with social media offer sage advice for their younger peers Now that they're getting older, children raised on social media have some hard-earned wisdom to share on the perils of addictive tech. Jun 6

Good Earth recalls 1.2 million lights after multiple fires and 1 death One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating. 8H ago

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Danish prime minister attacked by man in Copenhagen, her office says The Danish prime minister was attacked on Friday by a man in a Copenhagen square, her office said, updated 0M ago

Woman who made maps for D-Day landings gets France's top honor It's been 80 years since Christian Lamb helped rescue France from Nazi tyranny. 1H ago

Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower Olympic rings made of recycled French steel are now displayed on the south side of the Eiffel Tower in central Paris. 2H ago

Search underway for British doctor missing on Greek island Michael Mosley was vacationing on the Greek island of Symi when he went missing. 3H ago

1,000 days after Taliban ban on girls in school, the resistance lives Afghanistan's Taliban rulers bar girls over 12 from receiving a formal education, but some brave young women refuse to accept the draconian edict. 3H ago

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Summer music heats up 2024 Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli. 1H ago 12 photos

Book excerpt: "The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir" by Griffin Dunne In his memoir, the actor-producer-director who grew up in Hollywood in a literary family writes of a life of bold-faced celebrity, tragedy, and well-told stories. 4H ago

Sarah Paulson reflects on Tony nomination for her role in "Appropriate" Emmy Award-winning actor Sarah Paulson is returning to Broadway after more than a decade, starring as Toni Lafayette in the play "Appropriate." 4H ago

Author Charles Lachman on Operation Nemo Just two days before D-Day, U.S. Navy Captain Daniel Gallery and his team captured a Nazi submarine in the eastern Atlantic, uncovering a trove of vital intelligence. Charles Lachman, author of "Codename Nemo: The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and the Elusive Enigma Machine" and executive producer of "Inside Edition," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about Operation Nemo and how the course of World War II was changed. 8H ago 04:06

Sarah Paulson's return to Broadway After more than a decade, Emmy Award-winning actor Sarah Paulson stars as Toni Lafayette in the Broadway play "Appropriate." The Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play has received eight Tony nominations, including "Best Revival of a Play" and "Best Leading Actress in a Play." Paulson and Jacobs-Jenkins join "CBS Mornings." 8H ago 07:47

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YouTube implementing tougher policy on gun videos to protect youth YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users. 5H ago

Stock market rallies around AI boom Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution. Jun 5 02:42

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 03:27

Could better safety tech help protect kids from hot cars? The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology. Jun 4

Warning over leaving kids in cars Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports. Jun 4 03:43

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Rare juvenile T. rex fossil found by children in North Dakota to go on display The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth. 18H ago

Joro spider photos: Get up close and personal as they trek north Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far. 21H ago

Wary of giant, parachuting Joro spiders? Here's what to know. They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found. 21H ago

Maps show how "Tornado Alley" has shifted in the U.S. "Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat. 2H ago

Shark spits out land-loving creature in front of shocked scientists Researchers were tagging marine when the tiger shark they caught vomited a dead echidna — a spiny creature similar to a hedgehog. Jun 6

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U.S. Coast Guard offloads 4,800 pounds of cocaine after shootout at sea Coast Guard officers fired at and sank a speedboat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, officials said, 3H ago

Gilgo Beach murder suspect faces new charges Prosecutors say the suspect in the Gilgo Beach murder investigation, Rex Heuermann, faces two more murder charges. He's now accused of killing six women. 9H ago 01:55

Missing Georgia woman's skeletal remains found in Tennessee The skeletal remains of Maury-Ange Faith Martinez were found in January, several months after she was reported missing. 7H ago

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Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking. 21H ago

Boeing Starliner docks at space station Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space. Jun 6 06:22

SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket launches on "epic" test flight Building on lessons learned during three previous test flights, SpaceX set its sights on more lofty goals for a fourth launch of the giant rocket. Jun 6

Why Boeing's Starliner launch took so long Boeing's Starliner capsule finally took off Wednesday after years of delays, with two NASA astronauts on their way to the International Space Station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains why the launch took so long, and how significant it is. Jun 5 03:33

Boeing's Starliner launches its first crew Boeing's Starliner space capsule launched Wednesday with a crew of two on a mission to the International Space Station. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann breaks down how it finally happened after repeated delays. Jun 5 05:03

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Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. May 19 27 photos

Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest. May 29 30 photos

The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it. May 25 17 photos

The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets. May 25 16 photos