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Elon Musk's xAI says it raised $6 billion to develop AI A group of investors will put up $6 billion to fund development of artificial intelligence by Elon Musk's xAI. updated 13M ago

Tesla shareholders urged to reject Elon Musk's $56 billion package Prominent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis aired concerns about the "excessive size" of Musk's pay deal. 1H ago

Best Buy is the most impersonated company by scammers, FTC says Here are tips for avoiding getting duped by a scammer trying to separate you from your money. 5H ago

Stores are cutting prices for inflation-weary shoppers. Here's where. Americans who spend Memorial Day scouting sales online and in stores may find more reasons to celebrate the return of warmer weather. 5H ago

What retailers, restaurants and other businesses are open on Memorial Day? Here's what stores, restaurants and fast-food places are open — and closed — on Memorial Day 2024. 6H ago

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Biden honors fallen U.S. troops on Memorial Day President Joe Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is delivering his annual Memorial Day address. 5H ago

Congress fails to install promised plaque to honor Jan. 6 police officers Several House Democrats are wondering why a plaque to honor police officers who saved the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, wasn't installed by the deadline required by law. 7H ago

What happens if Trump is convicted in New York? No one can really say Trump is being tried in New York state court, where judges have broad authority to determine when sentences are handed down after convictions, says a former prosecutor. 11H ago

Texas' Tony Gonzales tries to fight off YouTube personality in runoff election Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas faces YouTube personality Brandon Herrera, known as "The AK Guy," in runoff on Tuesday. 11H ago

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Rodeo star Spencer Wright's son opens eyes days after river accident Spencer Wright's son, Levi Wright, has shown some progress since he was found unconscious in a river, his mother said. 2H ago

Bird flu detected in beef tissue for first time, USDA says Bird flu has been confirmed in dairy cattle herds in nine states, has been found in milk and has prompted the slaughter of millions of chickens and turkeys. May 24

He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill. Royal Caribbean required Michigan man to pay his onboard medical bills in full as he was being evacuated urgently from ship. 7H ago

Family members stricken with brain worms after eating undercooked bear meat At least six family members who shared a meal of bear meat that one of the family members had harvested earlier were subsequently infected with brain worms, the CDC reports. May 24

Delaware and Tennessee to provide free diapers through Medicaid Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households. May 23

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Jessica Ellis' father remembers family's "ultimate sacrifice" on Memorial Day Jessica Ellis, a combat medic, was killed in action in Iraq in 2008 after she volunteered for a mission. 7H ago

7 young elephants found dead amid monsoon flooding A preliminary investigation suggested the animals had gotten bogged down in the marsh and drowned, an official said. 7H ago

Equestrian rider dies from fall while competing at event in U.K. Georgie Campbell suffered a fatal accident while competing at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England, officials said. 8H ago

North Korea says attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit failed North Korea had earlier notified Japan's coast guard about its plans to launch "a satellite rocket." 4H ago

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Former "General Hospital" star Johnny Wactor shot and killed in downtown LA Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members. 9H ago

Kyra Sedgwick and the lighter side of disability in "All of Me" In the Off-Broadway comedy, Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man. May 26

"All of Me" and the lighter side of disability For more than 40 years Emmy Award-winner Kyra Sedgwick has starred in films and on TV, including the series "The Closer," and has shared the world stage with her husband, fellow actor Kevin Bacon. Now, in the Off-Broadway comedy "All of Me," Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Sedgwick about the play she calls a "family dysfunction story," and with actors Madison Ferris and Danny J. Gomez, who say they like the play for not indulging in what's been called "inspiration p*rn." May 26 07:11

Passage: In memoriam "Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including stunt woman Susan Blacklinie, who played the first victim of the shark in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." May 26 01:10

Pam Grier is comfortable with being an icon She was a gun-toting goddess who made her name in blaxploitation films like "Coffy" and "Foxy Brown." But the action star was more than just proficient at taking down drug dealers; she also beat cancer. May 26

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Technology How technology is transforming traveling New technology is transforming the way travelers pass through airports. Biometrics, including facial recognition are becoming more common. A push in Congress to restrict the TSA's use of biometrics failed earlier this month. 9H ago 03:41

How to set boundaries with technology Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to share her guidance on what the signs of tech addiction are, what parents should look out for with their kids, how tech addiction can be treated and how we can all maintain healthy boundaries with technology. May 24 04:19

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

Congress considers bill that would make sharing deepfake p*rn illegal New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake p*rn images online. May 23

Bill aimed to combat deepfake p*rnography Artificial intelligence can create fake images and videos of real people, including so-called deepfake p*rn. Congress is now considering a bill to make it illegal to share those images, exposing those who post deepfake p*rn to jail time and a hefty fine. There were more than 21,000 deepfake p*rn videos online last year. May 23 04:51

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Science Protecting nature across America One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species. May 25 43:10

Euclid telescope captures dazzling new images of cosmos Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images. May 23

Solar storm forecasts could improve after new discovery about sun New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms. May 22

NOAA releases 2024 summer weather outlook The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change. May 22 04:36

How cyber criminals target U.S. water plants The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss. May 21 04:02

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Manhunt in Louisiana for 2 escapees, including a homicide suspect Louisiana authorities found two inmates who had escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, just north of New Orleans, hiding in a dumpster — but two others are still at large, the parish sheriff's office says. 4H ago

NYC subway rider burned after man threw flaming liquid on him, police say A man in a New York City subway station was burned when police say a fellow rider doused him in flaming liquid that set his shirt on fire. 7H ago

Has the author of the infamous Circleville letters been unmasked? A sinister story has gripped part of Ohio for decades with small-town intrigue, a flood of threatening letters, a booby trap and an attempted murder. May 26

Judge denies request to dismiss Baldwin charge A New Mexico judge on Friday denied a request from actor Alec Baldwin to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge brought against him in connection with the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust." Jonathan Vigliotti has details. May 25 01:53

Police reform efforts remain stalled in Washington Four years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, momentum in Washington to pass sweeping reform in the Minnesota man's name has almost faded away completely. Taurean Small explains. May 25 02:33

Space

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NASA says helium leak poses no safety threat to Boeing's Starliner capsule Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1. May 24

A rare 6-planet alignment will occur soon. Here's what to know. The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June. May 24

Euclid telescope captures dazzling new images of cosmos Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images. May 23

Boeing's Starliner facing additional delay for extended leak analysis NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is. May 22

When and where you can see May's Flower Moon May's full moon will peak on Thursday morning, but the Flower Moon already appears full. May 22

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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

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

Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024 A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters. May 12 42 photos

N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life. May 21, 2023 22 photos

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