Mark Zuckerberg likely to testify to Congress
Timing and details on surrounding his testimony are being worked out at a later date
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Facebook wrapped up in lawsuits
The Federal Trade Commission confirmed Monday that it's investigating Facebook's data protection practices after reports it mishandled information from about 50 million users. The social media company is also facing a litany of lawsuits, including one on behalf of the people of Illinois. Cook County state's attorney Kimberley Foxx filed that lawsuit and joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss Facebook's responsibility to protect its users' data.
As robocalls skyrocket, is the government doing enough to stop them?
Consumers received more than 18 billion unwanted calls in 2017 -- a 75 percent increase from the year before
3 states open investigations into Cambridge Analytica, Facebook
Attorneys general in New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts have launched investigations into the data firm
Millennials more likely than seniors to fall for online scams
The Federal Trade Commission says younger Americans are particularly vulnerable to scammers
Phone spam soars to a new record
Even as millions more Americans joined the FTC's "Do Not Call" list, robocallers hiked their activity by 76 percent
Are data collectors unfair?
When marketers tap customers' personal info, they can cross a line -- but it's hard to pinpoint exactly where
TripAdvisor could face FTC probe for deleting reviews with rape claims
TripAdvisor says it's unaware of an FTC inquiry and hasn't been contacted by the commission
Multimillion dollar beauty cream business under investigation
Thousands of customers say they didn't know they were being enrolled in costly monthly subscriptions
Feds, states cracking down on student loan scams
Federal Trade Commission and state prosecutors are taking action against defendants accused of deceiving borrowers
FTC vs. robocallers: One step forward, one back
Feds have notched some notable victories against this scourge, but the monthly volume of calls has doubled in 2017
Hurricane Harvey relief efforts bring out cybercriminals
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the storm, which has devastated southeast Texas ever since making landfall days ago
Can you keep your mind sharp by playing so-called brain games?
Brain training games tout cognitive benefits such as improved memory, brain speed and attention -- but a new report challenges those claims
Hacked Ashley Madison users get $11.2M settlement
A judge approves a class-action settlement for users of the infidelity website whose personal information was exposed in 2015
FTC said to be reviewing "deceptive" Amazon pricing
The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly looking into allegations the retailing giant misleads consumers about its discounts
DraftKings and FanDuel call off their merger
The top two daily fantasy sports companies blew the whistle on plans to combine after regulators expressed deep misgivings
FTC wants to halt FanDuel-DraftKings merger
Along with two attorneys general, the agency wants to block the daily fantasy sports sites' proposed combination
Dish Networks rings up big fine for breaking telemarketing rules
Satellite TV provider invaded consumers' privacy by calling those on federal "Do Not Call" list, court finds
Your MD may have a phony degree
Diploma mills are big business, conferring bogus credentials on thousands in education, tech, the military, medicine and more
Hobby Lobby sued over promotional price practices
A California case claims the retailer's discounts were compared to phony regular prices to make deals look better than they were
FTC: Occupational licenses are out of control
In some states, you'll need a permit to ship potatoes, braid hair or do interior design -- that's "ridiculous," regulator says
FTC reveals red flags to detect impostor scams
American consumers reported losing more than $744 million overall to fraud in 2016, averaging roughly $1,000 per person victimized
A buried problem at country's top funeral home chain?
Consumer advocates say Service Corporation International charges higher prices than rivals do -- and fails to list costs online
Western Union to pay $586 million to money transfer scam victims
Global money transfer giant admits it ignored for years evidence that customers were being defrauded
How hidden fees hike consumer prices
From buying tickets and cars to phone or cable-TV service, what people actually pay is far more than the advertised price
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Bondi Beach shooting hero says he just wanted to save innocent people
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
China launches 2 days of live-fire military drills around Taiwan
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s cinema icon and animal rights activist, dies at 91
At the height of a cinema career that spanned some 28 films and three marriages, Brigitte Bardot came to symbolize a nation bursting out of bourgeois respectability.
1 dead after 2 helicopters crash in southern N.J.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured
Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
Ski patroller dies after getting caught in California avalanche, another hurt
A Mammoth Mountain ski patroller has died after he was caught in an avalanche while doing mitigation work on Friday, the resort said.
Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month
From political upheavals and gun violence, to the first American-born pope, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a transformative year in U.S. history.