Meet the U.S.-born scientist in the crosshairs of Russia's "biolabs" lies
"It's not just disinformation," Ukraine's Detroit-born former health minister tells CBS News. "It actually has real-life consequences."
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False conspiracy theories spread about Uvalde gunman
Several right-wing personalities have been perpetuating false and disturbing conspiracy theories about the Uvalde gunman on social media. CBS News tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBS News' Carter Evans to discuss just how dangerous this type of disinformation can be.
Inside the Ukrainian lab behind Russia's biological weapons lies
CBS News tours a government facility in Kyiv that Russia claims the U.S. was using as a "biological war lab."
Head of disinformation board talks resignation
Nina Jankowicz, the head of the Disinformation Governance Board at the Department of Homeland Security, has resigned. This comes after Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas paused the program amid criticism from Republicans. Jankowicz joins Jamie Yuccas on CBS News to discuss her decision to step down from the board.
DHS pauses Disinformation Governance Board
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has put the highly criticized Disinformation Governance Board on hold after just three weeks. The board's executive director, Nina Jankowicz, also resigned, citing death threats over her role. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
What we know about the new DHS advisory board
The announcement about a new advisory board within the Department of Homeland Security, designed to combat disinformation, was met with questions and confusion. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBS News' Meg Oliver to discuss.
Disinformation board to take aim at false Russian and border claims
The immediate focus will be on misinformation from human smugglers, who spread falsehoods about border policy to migrants to help drum up business.
Putin's disinformation campaign aims to win Russian hearts and minds
It's all part of the Kremlin's disinformation campaign to maintain public support for its invasion of Ukraine and make trouble for democracies around the world, experts say.
President Putin's disinformation war within
Holly Williams spoke to a Russian foreign policy analyst about the disinformation battle being waged by Vladimir Putin to increase his domestic approval rating during the conflict with Ukraine and how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's fledgling democracy is fighting back.
Rise of political disinformation in the digital age
Political disinformation has spread rapidly in recent years. False information has led large groups of Americans to question democracy and long-standing facts considered part of the cornerstone of the country. Richard Hasen is a law professor and author of the new book "Cheap Speech." He joins "Red and Blue" to explain the concept of cheap speech and how it has worked to undermine democracy.
Analyzing Ukrainian refugee crisis, Russian disinformation
More than 3 million Ukrainians have fled their country since the start of the Russian invasion. CBS News' Lana Zak sits down with Maria Avdeeva, a research director for the European Expert Association, to discuss the Ukrainian refugee crisis and the disinformation Russian officials have been spreading about the war.
Ukraine's social media resistance
Ukrainian officials and volunteers are trying to stop false reports about the Russian invasion from spreading online. Former Deputy Minister of Information Policy for Ukraine Dmytro Zolotukhin joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to talk about his country's social media resistance.
Russia ramps up cyberattacks, disinformation
Russia is ramping up cyberattacks against Ukraine, and Microsoft says at least 20 Ukrainian agencies have been targeted. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins us to discuss the latest.
Russia fights an information war
Moscow is increasingly using harsh tactics to control information about the war in Ukraine, such as banning Facebook and passing a law that could jail journalists and others for promoting what it calls "fake news" about its military. Chris Krebs, former director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the latest developments.
War via TikTok: Russia's new tool for propaganda machine
The effort amounts to an emerging part of Russia's war arsenal with the shaping of opinion through orchestrated disinformation fighting alongside actual troops and weapons.
Russia accused of new disinformation plot
U.S. senior administration officials say there's new intelligence of a Russian plot to spark a war with Ukraine using a phony video. The alleged footage involves "graphic scenes" depicting a deadly attack by the Ukrainian military. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBS News to explain Russia's growing wave of disinformation.
U.S.: Russian plot would use fake video as pretense to invade Ukraine
The U.S. believes Russia has already recruited players for propaganda video showing "staged false explosion with corpses, actors depicting mourners, and images of destroyed locations and military equipment."
Facebook's role ahead of January 6 attack
A new investigation by ProPublica and the Washington Post reveals how Facebook dissolved a "political moderation task force" in the weeks leading up to the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The previously unreported task force was created in an effort to police the increasingly "toxic" political groups on the social network. Craig Silverman, a national reporter for ProPublica and co-author of the report, joins "Red and Blue" with more on the findings.
Climate change conspiracies spreading rapidly during COP26
Amplified by bots and influencers, millions of posts on social media networks peddle false ideas about climate change.
Big oil executives testify on Capitol Hill
Big oil executives testified before house lawmakers Thursday about their alleged role in spreading disinformation on climate change. Harvard University history of science professor Naomi Oreskes spoke with CBSN's Lana Zak about the hearing.
Journalists facing hostility and threats in the field
Misinformation about COVID-19 is fueling attacks on the press. Deputy executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists Robert Mahoney joins CBSN to discuss more.
Report finds spike in sale of fake vaccination cards
A new report found the Delta variant is causing a massive increase in the sale of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards. The lowered prices and rise in false advertisements is also making the documents more accessible globally. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN's Lana Zak to break it all down.
How COVID misinformation spreads online
A new report claims almost four-fifths of COVID misinformation on Facebook is spread by just 12 accounts, and a group of protesters laid body bags in front of the entrance of the company's Washington, D.C. offices Wednesday and held signs that said "Disinformation kills." Washington Post tech reporter Gerrit De Vynck joins "CBSN AM" to talk about his reporting on the issue.
Krebs on vaccine disinformation
Former CISA Director Chris Krebs said that this has been a "remarkable week in terms of pronouncements" on vaccine disinformation on social media.
U.S. seizes Iranian state-linked news sites
The move appeared to be a crackdown on Iranian media amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Four killed in mass shooting at Tulsa hospital; gunman also dead
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
7 things you might not know about Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student debt
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Georgia secretary of state to testify before grand jury investigating Trump
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was subpoenaed in the unprecedented criminal probe.
Texas governor calls special legislative committee to address Uvalde shooting
When asked Friday if he would call a special legislative session, Abbott said "all options are on the table" and he said he believed ultimately that laws would be passed.
Amber Heard's $15 million verdict: Here are her options
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
Elon Musk says remote work is "no longer acceptable"
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
Taliban launch campaign to eradicate poppy crop in Afghanistan
The ban will likely strike a heavy blow to millions of impoverished farmers and day laborers who rely on proceeds from the crop to survive, and it comes as Afghanistan's economy has collapsed.
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Four people killed in mass shooting at Tulsa hospital; gunman also dead
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
Black Democratic Senate candidate wears noose in campaign video
Charles Booker is running a long-shot campaign to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Rand Paul in November.
Elon Musk says remote work is "no longer acceptable"
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
Amber Heard's $15 million verdict: Here are her options
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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Amber Heard's $15 million verdict: Here are her options
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
For now, Russia oil ban may hurt consumers more than Putin
Even those who cheer Europe's embargo on Russian energy predict short-term price shocks for nations and consumers.
Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student debt
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Elon Musk says remote work is "no longer acceptable"
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
Yellen admits she was "wrong" about inflation in 2021
"I think I was wrong then about the path that inflation would take," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told CNN.
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Biden says he learned of baby formula shortage in April
Formula manufacturers said they alerted retailers of a looming shortage in February.
Black Democratic Senate candidate wears noose in campaign video
Charles Booker is running a long-shot campaign to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Rand Paul in November.
Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student debt
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Texas governor calls special legislative committee to address Uvalde shooting
When asked Friday if he would call a special legislative session, Abbott said "all options are on the table" and he said he believed ultimately that laws would be passed.
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Facebook parent company Meta
Sandberg, the chief operating officer, has been Zuckerberg's number 2 for 14 years.
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New link between mental health and arthritis
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Biden says he learned of baby formula shortage in April
Formula manufacturers said they alerted retailers of a looming shortage in February.
Biden announces more formula deliveries
President Biden met with baby formula manufacturers, pressing them on what they're doing to improve supply. Even as the U.S. airlifts formula from overseas, it's just a fraction of what the U.S. needs to feed millions of children. Nancy Chen reports.
Pfizer seeks vaccine authorization young kids
Kids younger than 5 are one step closer to being eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer applied for emergency use authorization for kids 6 months to 5 years old -- the only age group vaccines are not yet approved for. Nikki Battiste reports.
Jif recall prompts Disney to pull peanut butter treats from menus
"The great Peanut Butter shortage of 2022 continues," proclaims theme park eatery in explaining holes in menu.
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Taliban launch campaign to eradicate poppy crop in Afghanistan
The ban will likely strike a heavy blow to millions of impoverished farmers and day laborers who rely on proceeds from the crop to survive, and it comes as Afghanistan's economy has collapsed.
7 things you might not know about Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
U.S. and Germany announce weapons packages for Ukraine
As the new weapons shipments were announced, a Russian missile hit rail lines in the western Lviv region, a key conduit for supplies of Western weapons and other supplies, officials said.
World's largest plant discovered in Australia
The plant stretches 111.847 miles and is at least 4,500 years old.
After 100 days of war, two-thirds of children in Ukraine are displaced
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused "devastating consequences for children at a scale and speed not seen since World War II," U.N. says
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7 things you might not know about Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
Elvis-themed weddings in Las Vegas could soon disappear
The licensing company that controls his name and image is ordering Sin City chapel operators to stop using him in themed ceremonies, a newspaper reports. And that's leaving chapels all shook up.
K-pop supergroup BTS visits the White House
Korean pop supergroup BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to discuss ending anti-asian violence on the last day of Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage month. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee celebrations: What to expect
The United Kingdom and its 14 Commonwealth realms are marking the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne.
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Sheryl Sandberg leaving Meta
Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down as the chief operating officer at Facebook's parent company, Meta. She has been with the social media company for 14 years and will continue to serve on the company's board.
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Facebook parent company Meta
Sandberg, the chief operating officer, has been Zuckerberg's number 2 for 14 years.
Boston Children's Hospital was targeted by Iran-linked hackers, FBI reveals
Boston Children's Hospital was attacked in the summer of 2021 and investigators were able to identify and repel the threat.
Uvalde gunman's warning signs on social media
New details are emerging about possible warning signs in the weeks leading up to the May 24 shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The 18-year-old shooter reportedly had a history of harassing and threatening teenage girls online, particularly on the social media app Yubo. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more.
Supreme Court blocks Texas social media law
The Texas law, championed by conservatives, aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
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Southern California imposes water restrictions
More than 6 million Californians are under new water restrictions as of June 1. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California made an urgent call for a 35% reduction in water use, as nearly the entire state is under severe drought. CBS's Elaine Quijano spoke with Adel Hagekhalil, the water supplier's general manager, about how these new rules will affect people's lives.
Nevada's conservation plan amid drought
Millions of people in southern California are facing new water restrictions thanks to a megadrought crippling the Southwest. But southern Nevada has been conserving water for years. The area's latest move is to tear out all non-functional grass to save nearly 10 billion gallons of water. CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Scientists to study planets deep in the Milky Way
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope could soon provide some answers about other planets in the far reaches of the Milky Way. Assistant astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute Néstor Espinoza speaks with CBS News anchor Lana Zak about the what scientists hope to learn from these other planets.
Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
U.S. and Japan teaming to put first Japanese astronaut on moon
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
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4 killed in Tulsa hospital shooting
Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, say a gunman killed 4 people at Saint Francis Hospital before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Watch a briefing from local officials on the investigation.
Four people killed in mass shooting at Tulsa hospital; gunman also dead
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
Accused Buffalo gunman charged with terrorism motivated by hate
The 25-count indictment also contains charges of murder and attempted murder as a hate crime and weapons possession.
Off-duty agent responded to school shooting: "I asked my barber if he had a gun"
Jacob Albarado was in his barber's chair when both men got text messages about the shooting unfolding at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
John Hinckley Jr., who shot Reagan, set to be released June 15
Hinckley, now 67, shot Reagan as the president was exiting a Washington hotel on March 30, 1981.
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NASA awards contracts for new space and moon suits
The contracts are valued at up to $3.5 billion.
Comet that split in 1995 could produce rare meteor storm tonight
"Amateur and professional astronomers around the world have been tracking its spectacular disintegration for years," NASA said.
NASA moon rocket ready for another fueling test
A successful fueling test will clear the way for the moon rocket's first test flight as early as August.
Boeing Starliner ends test flight with pinpoint landing
SpaceX launched 59 small payloads while Boeing wrapped up its Starliner space station flight
Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
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The 25 highest-paying internships in 2022, ranked
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Preview: “Her Majesty The Queen: A Gayle King Special”
Sir Paul McCartney and best-selling author Tina Brown reflect on the queen’s unprecedented reign. The special airs on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2 on CBS, and will be streaming on Paramount +.
6/1: Red and Blue
Gun control talks continue on Capitol Hill; Adm. Linda Fagan becomes commandant of Coast Guard.
4 killed in Tulsa hospital shooting
Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, say a gunman killed 4 people at Saint Francis Hospital before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Watch a briefing from local officials on the investigation.
Report: Office workers prefer hybrid jobs
According to a new report published by Jones Lang LaSalle, 69% of office workers believe hybrid work will be fundamental to retain the workforce in the future. Cynthia Kantor, the chief client and growth officer at Jones Lang LaSalle, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
U.S. strengthens trade ties with Taiwan
The Biden administration has announced new trade initiatives with Taiwan to strengthen economic ties, focusing on supply chains, clean energy, labor rights and technology exports. Tensions between Washington and Beijing are already high after President Biden promised to defend Taiwan if it was invaded. Shelley Rigger, a political science professor at Davidson University, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.