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Book excerpt: "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story" by Kara Swisher The journalist and podcaster pens a memoir about her journey as a reporter chronicling the Silicon Valley shenanigans of arrogant Internet billionaires and their reckless empires. 1H ago

Book excerpt: "James" by Percival Everett The author of "Erasure" (the basis of the Oscar-winning film "American Fiction") returns with a comic novel that retells Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" through the eyes of an enslaved boy. 1H ago

Book excerpt: "Great Expectations" by Vinson Cunningham The New Yorker essayist's debut novel tells the story of a young man transformed by working for the presidential campaign of an aspirational Black senator from Illinois. 1H ago

Book excerpt: "The Morningside" by Téa Obreht The latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of "The Tiger's Wife" and "Inland" is set in a future metropolis ravaged by climate change. 1H ago

Lamar Johnson: "I am a freed man ... and a blessed man" Missouri man spent almost three decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit before he was finally released. 6H ago

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In Ohio rally, Trump says there will be a "bloodbath" if he loses election Trump delivered a profanity-filled version of his usual rally speech that again painted an apocalyptic picture of the country if President Biden wins a second term. 9H ago

Supreme Court to hear case involving government pressure to remove social media content The Supreme Court on Monday will hear two cases that involve "jawboning," or informal pressure by the government on an intermediary to take certain actions that will suppress speech. updated 3M ago

Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su still hopeful she'll be confirmed for top job On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su said she's still hopeful she'll be confirmed for the top job, though she's been waiting for over a year. Mar 15

Biden praises Schumer's "good speech" criticizing Netanyahu President Biden praised Sen. Chuck Schumer's speech, which was highly critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mar 15

Feds locate person of interest in swatting attacks on Mayorkas, other officials The person of interest is alleged to have made swatting calls targeting senior Biden administration officials, including DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Mar 15

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Testosterone websites promote off-label use despite FDA ad ban Most healthy men produce sufficient testosterone as they age. Yet online ads and telehealth sites are promoting testosterone drugs with flawed promises of boosting libido and busting stomach fat. Mar 16

Measles cases continue to rise There have been more measles cases reported so far in 2024 than all of 2023, with more than 60 confirmed or suspected cases currently recorded. Chicago has 12 confirmed cases, including 10 linked to a migrant shelter, causing the city to enact new policies amid the outbreak. Mar 16 02:22

Chicago dealing with measles outbreak Chicago is the latest city to be hit with a measles outbreak. There are 12 confirmed cases so far, including 10 connected to the city's largest migrant center. Sabrina Franza reports on the city's efforts to stop the spread. Mar 15 01:57

Millions of kids have long COVID and symptoms can be "heartbreaking" Amanda Goodhart says her 6-year old son Logan caught COVID multiple times. But even months later, his symptoms didn't get better. Mar 15

U.S. measles cases so far this year now exceed all of 2023 Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024. Mar 15

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Abandoned slate mine in Wales now world's deepest hotel The four-hour journey, about 1,400 feet underground in the north Wales region of Snowdonia, takes nerve. 52M ago

Icelandic volcano erupts yet again, nearby town evacuated Lava spewed Saturday from a new volcanic fissure on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, the fourth eruption to hit the area since December, authorities said. 10H ago

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro clinches nomination; seeks third term The election has been plagued with controversy since Maduro's main opponent, María Corina Machado, was disqualified by Venezuelan authorities to hold public office for 15 years. 9H ago

U.S. government charter flights to evacuate citizens from Haiti USAID said some 5.5 million people in Haiti - nearly half the population - need humanitarian aid. 19H ago

Wales elects Vaughan Gething, first Black national leader in Europe Gething will be the first Black leader of a government in the U.K. - and, by some definitions, of any European country. 22H ago

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The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 17) This month's fiction and non-fiction titles take us from pre-Civil War America to modern-day politics, the rise of Silicon Valley, and the future of the planet. 9M ago

3/17: The Book Report by Washington Post critic Ron Charles The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his picks from this month's new fiction and non-fiction titles, including Kara Swisher's "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story," about her journey as a reporter chronicling the Silicon Valley shenanigans of arrogant Internet billionaires and their reckless empires. 16M ago 02:52

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TikTok CEO lashes out against possible U.S. ban A bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. is now under review in the Senate after overwhelmingly passing the House on Wednesday, and the fight over its future is bringing out angry users and a determined CEO. Jo Ling Kent has details. Mar 14 02:17

When would a TikTok ban go into effect? The swiftness of TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill overcomes a number of hurdles and is passed by the Senate. Mar 15

House lawmakers want a TikTok sale. Good luck with that. Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is among the potential investors looking to buy the popular social media app. Mar 14

TikTok ban would hit many users where it hurts — their pocketbook "A ban would result in me losing a major part of my business," said one TikTok user who leans on the app to make money. Mar 14

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10 shipwrecks spanning 5,000 years of history found off Greece An underwater archaeological team made the discoveries off the coast of Kasos — using Homer's "Iliad" as a guide. Mar 15

Newly discovered giant turtle fossil named after Stephen King character The fossil, named Peltocephalus maturin, is among the largest freshwater turtles ever found, researchers said. Mar 14

Why NASA is connecting baby stars with margarita ingredients Chemical ingredients identified around protostars, known as IRAS 2A and IRAS 23385, are tied to familiar parts of life on Earth: margaritas, vinegar and ant stings, NASA said. Mar 13

Last month was the hottest February on record, data shows The director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service said while the temperature data is "remarkable," it's "not really surprising" as humans continue to warm the planet. Mar 7

Man walking his dog finds nearly intact dinosaur skeleton Damien Boschetto and fellow researchers decided to keep his 2022 discovery a secret for two years to avoid damage during the extraction. Mar 6

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Lamar Johnson: "I am a freed man ... and a blessed man" Missouri man spent almost three decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit before he was finally released. 6H ago

Man wanted in fatal shootings of 3 people surrenders A 26-year-old suspect wanted in the shooting deaths of three of his relatives surrendered to authorities in Trenton, New Jersey, officials said Saturday evening. The shootings occurred Saturday morning at two separate homes in nearby Levittown, Pennsylvania. 11H ago 00:43

Suspect wanted in fatal shootings of 3 people surrenders in New Jersey, police say A 26-year-old man suspected in the shooting deaths of three of his relatives in Levittown, Pennsylvania, has been take into custody. 2H ago

Commission: Authorities had cause to take Maine mass shooter into custody beforehand A commission investigating the mass shooting last year in Lewiston, Maine, found that a sheriff's office had cause to take the killer into custody beforehand and take away his guns. Mar 15

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Space Test launch of Starship rocket a partial success SpaceX's Super Heavy Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, blasted off Thursday morning in Texas. It was SpaceX's third test of its enormous rocket after the previous two launches ended in explosions. Although Thursday's launch was mostly successful, the rocket broke apart upon reentry. Kris Van Cleave has more. Mar 14 01:34

SpaceX Starship lost upon Earth re-entry SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket successfully boosted its unpiloted upper stage into space Thursday. The rocket was lost once it entered Earth's atmosphere. CBS News space analyst Bill Hardwood reports. Mar 14 03:30

SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship rocket SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket appeared to launch according to plan on its third test flight Thursday morning from Boca Chica, Texas. Two previous test flights had ended with explosions. See the full launch. Mar 14 10:25

SpaceX mega rocket launches on third test flight Today's test flight of the SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship rocket follows two launches last year that were only partially successful. Mar 14

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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. Mar 13 11 photos

Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice? When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand? Jan 27 38 photos

CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024) We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting. Jan 23 18 photos

Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident. Jan 18 19 photos

Kassanndra Cantrell disappearance: Inside the investigation Days after a young woman vanishes, a man in a distinctive hat is seen walking away from her car. Who is the man in the hat? Jan 6 17 photos

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