ACLU accuses Amazon of enabling government surveillance
Civil liberties group claims e-commerce giant's facial-recognition service poses a threat to Americans' privacy
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Trump pushed postmaster to double Amazon's shipping rates, report says
Trump personally urged Postmaster General Megan Brennan to double the U.S. Postal Service's shipping rate for Amazon and other companies, the Washington Post reported
Walmart venture wants to be your concierge
The online shopping initiative, now branded as Jetblack, is being piloted in New York City and targets affluent moms
Kroger, Ocado join forces as battle with Amazon heats up
U.S. retailer is taking a stake in the British online grocer, with plans to ramp up home deliveries
Walmart earnings get big boost from e-commerce
Its first-quarter report shows surprising strength all around as the giant revamps for retailing's new world
Amazon pulls products mocking mental illness
After getting called out by U.K. news site, retailing giant says it is no longer selling items poking fun at disorders
Walmart launches its Lord & Taylor site for upscale goods
Both retailers are banking on their newly unveiled online partnership to expand their customer bases
Amazon Prime members get Whole Foods discounts
Exclusive deals and an extra 10 percent off at the organic grocer launch in Florida and will soon go nationwide
Amazon, Starbucks blast Seattle's new business tax
Though the final tax got reduced, both huge employers say this new levy is no way to fix the city's housing woes
Seattle approves tax on Amazon, Starbucks to fight homelessness
The city council on Monday unanimously backed a compromise tax plan that will charge large businesses about $275 per full-time worker a year
Seattle tax showdown with Amazon coming to a head
The company has halted a major expansion until the fate of a new business tax proposal becomes clear
Buy tires on Amazon, have them installed at Sears
The latest deal between struggling Sears and the online retailer send shares of the department store chain soaring
Why are women authors' books cheaper than mens'?
Even in self-publishing, where authors have more control, books by men are priced higher than women's
Amazon plays hardball with Seattle over "eat the rich" tax
Online retailer says it'll hold off on planned expansion in standoff with city where it's headquartered
Amazon hikes cost of Prime as stock surges to record high
The e-commerce giant easily topped Wall Street's earnings estimates
Amazon rolls out carside delivery
The online behemoth last year introduced package delivery for unoccupied homes—now it's doing the same for cars
Ring CEO on being acquired by Amazon
Amazon announced Thursday it has officially closed the deal to buy the home security device company, Ring. It's reportedly a billion-dollar acquisition, making it one of Amazon's biggest purchases. Ring, founded in 2013, has more than three million users, but is best known as a smart doorbell maker. The device is a Wi-Fi-enabled doorbell that streams live audio and HD video. CEO and chief inventor Jamie Siminoff joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what sparked the idea for the doorbell in the first place and the company's core mission.
Cloudflare CEO on new internet service
Cloudflare is a global service that offers protection from hackers and faster speeds to more than seven million websites. It serves more web traffic than Twitter, Amazon, Apple, Instagram, Bing and Wikipedia combined. CEO Matthew Prince joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss their new consumer product that speeds up internet browsing and prevents online activity tracking, regulation in the tech industry and the company's business model.
Undercover at an Amazon warehouse
Journalist James Bloodworth went undercover to write the newly-released book, "Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain." Bloodworth joins CBSN to discuss the "dehumanizing" conditions he found at an Amazon fulfillment center in the U.K.
Plastic surgery apps spark concern
Some popular apps turn the concept of a plastic surgery makeover into a game. Dr. David Cangello, a board certified plastic surgeon, joined CBSN to discuss concerns about what these apps could mean for young people's self-esteem.
Inside an Amazon warehouse: "Treating human beings as robots"
Writer and warehouse laborer James Bloodworth says workers are dinged for sick days and scared to take bathroom breaks
Amazon goes global and is teaming with Best Buy
The two moves show the online retailer isn't slowing down in its ongoing quest to expand into new markets
Google and the Pentagon
Google is reportedly pursing a Pentagon cloud computing contract that could be worth up to $10 billion over the next decade. As Patrick Tucker, technology editor for Defense One, explains the company is pursing the contract quietly, fearing a revolt by employees who don't want the company working on war technology.
Amazon buys video doorbell maker Ring
Amazon announced Thursday that it has reached a deal to buy the home security device company Ring. It's a reported $1 billion acquisition, making it one of Amazon's biggest purchases. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green interviews Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff.
Amazon delivers a $1B check to video doorbell maker Ring
Home security system inventor Jamie Siminoff says protecting his customers' privacy and data is a core company value
Hurricane Katrina in photos, 20 years later: "We're the land they forgot about"
While Hurricane Katrina's toll didn't become clear for days, the storm ultimately led to nearly 1,400 deaths, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.
Trump revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection
Congress passed a law in 2008 that limits Secret Service protection for former vice presidents to up to six months after leaving office.
Families of 2 children killed in Minneapolis school shooting speak out
The family of one of the victims shot early Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis spoke out for the first time Thursday afternoon.
Trump moves to rescind $4.9 billion in foreign aid without Congress
President Trump is looking to claw back $4.9 billion in foreign aid that Congress already approved, deploying a rarely used maneuver known as a pocket rescission.
Celebrity crocodile wrangler lied about deadly copter crash, jury finds
Matt Wright, star of the "Wild Croc Territory" and "Outback Wrangler" series, was convicted of two counts of perverting the course of justice.
Conservatives, economists wary of U.S. stakes in Intel or any other companies
Critics caution U.S. government equity stakes in American companies could lead to cronyism, distorted economics and bad deals for taxpayers.
"Potential evidence" found in search for dad accused of killing 3 daughters
The FBI said it had recovered "potential evidence" while searching nearly 250 acres of rugged wilderness for signs of Travis Decker.
Senator blasts Border Patrol arrest of 2 firefighters battling wildfire
Two firefighters battling a wildfire in Washington State were arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents, prompting Democratic Sen. Patty to call U.S. immigration policy "sick."