iPhone and iPad users from California to Australia are falling victim to a mysterious hacking scam. After hackers gain control of the device, the phone becomes locked, and a message pops up demanding $100 from the owner to regain control of their phone. KCAL-TV's Crystal Cruz reports.
President Obama says he will not commit American troops to a ground war in Syria, but "that doesn't mean we shouldn't help the Syrian people stand up against a dictator."
Google's driverless car is missing more than just the driver: It has no steering wheel, brakes, or pedals. All you have to do is push a button and then software and sensors help get you to your destination. Google says it won't be sold publicly but about 100 prototypes should be cruising on public roads by this time next year. Jill Wagner has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
President Obama says it would be "naive and unsustainable" to pursue a policy of invading every country that harbors terrorists.
President Obama says America's willingness to use military force is an important tool to keep international order, but it cannot be the only tool.
"By many measures," President Obama says in his commencement address at West Point, "America has rarely been stronger relative to the rest of the world."
Catana Starks made history in the sport of golf and left an indelible mark through the legacy of her students. She was the first woman ever to coach a men's Division One golf team, and she did it at a historically black college in Tennessee by turning the recruitment rules upside down. Michelle Miller reports.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
Dr. Maya Angelou, the African-American author, poet and civil rights activist has died at the age of 86. Scott Pelley reports on her life.
Moira Forbes, president and publisher of Forbes Woman, talks to "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the CEOs, entrepreneurs, heads of state and celebrities that made the cut.
The R&B singer opens up in "Unbreak My Heart," plus the Fanning sisters hit the big screen. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.
Michelle Obama's effort to provide healthier lunches to school children is getting some push back from House Republicans. GOP leaders believe the bill that would place limits on fat, sugar and calories will put too much of a financial burden on some schools. Nancy Cordes reports.
Egyptians are getting a surprise third day to vote for a new president because of low turnout. Charlie Rose reports.
The massively popular workout program has struck a chord with fitness buffs and weekend warriors alike. While the program is lauded for intense training that promotes a strong sense of community, opponents say the workout could cause serious injury. Dr. Christopher Visco, director of sports medicine at N.Y. Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the issue.
The commander of Fort Bragg's Army hospital has been removed by the Pentagon following the deaths of two emergency room patients in a 10-day span. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Daily health headline: New drug guidelines could improve breast cancer survival rate, does nutrition education get kids to eat better, and more top stories.
Southeast Texas is at risk for more flooding after violent storms killed at least one person.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
Air pollution is now the fourth biggest threat to health in China. Seth Doane shows how the country's smog problems are creating a market for a number of smaller-scale gimmicks.
The S&P 500 is reaching new highs as geopolitical risks calm. That may set a stage for a rebound in small-cap stocks says CBS MoneyWatch analyst Anthony Mirhaydari.
President Barack Obama's plan to remove all combat troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2016 hinges on the next Afghan president signing a security agreement this summer; and, Well aware of the shortage of women in math and sciences, MIT senior Kirin Sinha developed a curriculum to reach young girls at an age when studies show their confidence drops.
Thousands of people attended a memorial service at UC Santa Barbara to honor and remember the victims of the mass killing that left six UCSB students dead and 13 other people injured.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley held a signing ceremony recognizing the woolly mammoth as the official state fossil. The idea was hatched by 8-year-old Olivia McConnell but ran into trouble when senators tacked on language declaring mammoths were God's creations. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Internet videos posted by Santa Barbara gunman Elliot Rodger became darker in February, but police didn’t become aware of them until alerted by his family. While YouTube prohibits video that threatens "serious acts of violence," it's largely up to users to flag videos that the company may then remove. Ben Tracy reports.
Well aware of the shortage of women in math and sciences, MIT senior Kirin Sinha developed a curriculum to reach young girls at an age when studies show their confidence drops. Once a week, girls go to dance class, then apply the lessons they learn to the classroom. Jim Axelrod reports.
