Archives: 2018

Can blockchain save journalism?

Journalism is one industry that’s been severely disrupted by technology. Over the last few years, newspapers have suffered financially as readers went online and many papers have yet to develop new revenue streams to replace their old models but a brand new start-up thinks technology may also be journalism’s savior. Barry Petersen reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Jefferson Airplane’s Marty Balin dead at 76

Jefferson Airplane’s psychedelic rock was an unmistakable sound of the ’60s and put them in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. One of the founding members of the band, Marty Balin, died Thursday at the age of 76. Anthony Mason reports. Categories: National, US & World News

The Dish: Indian chef Anita Jaisinghani

Indian chef Anita Jaisinghani got a degree in microbiology before starting her small catering business. That business led to work as a pastry chef and eventually the opening of her own restaurants including Houston’s Pondicheri Café. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the popular venue drew special acclaim for its exotic baked goods. Two years ago, a second Pondicheri Café location…

Eye Opener: Trump orders new FBI probe into Kavanaugh

President Trump calls for an FBI investigation into the accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Also, the death toll rises in a tsunami off the coast of Indonesia. Nearly 400 are confirmed dead as hope fades for the missing. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered…

Trump agrees to limited FBI probe into Brett Kavanaugh allegations

President Trump is calling on the FBI to launch an investigation into his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. The investigation into sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh came at the request of Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake – a key vote in the confirmation. The panel passed Kavanaugh’s nomination out of committee Friday, but agreed to Flake’s request to delay a…

Facebook security breach: How to know if you got hacked

Facebook says it is dealing with the largest security breach in the company’s history. The cyberattack, which happened Tuesday, exposed the personal information of nearly 50 million users. It’s just the latest hack on the social media giant. Wired magazine editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss why we still don’t know what information hackers stole and…

Former agent on what the FBI could accomplish in a week-long Kavanaugh probe

Manuel Gomez is a former FBI agent and current president of MG Security Services. He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss why the FBI is better equipped than the Senate Judiciary Committee to conduct an investigation into the allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, how they will approach the probe and what they might be able to accomplish…

Can playing sports extend your life?

A recent study by the Mayo Clinic has shown people who play sports like tennis, badminton and soccer tended to live longer. Tom Holland, founder and CEO of TeamHolland, joins CBSN to discuss. Categories: National, US & World News

50 million Facebook accounts compromised by hackers

Fifty million Facebook users were impacted after hackers exploited a vulnerability on the social network. The tech giant says it is doing a thorough investigation into the incident. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson and CBS News contributor and WIRED editor-in-chief Nick Thompson joined CBSN to discuss the latest. Categories: National, US & World News

Delivery man honored by the community he serves

Todd Kirnan has been making deliveries to businesses in downtown Gresham, Oregan, for years. So in return, his community decided to give back and honor him with a parade and a statue. Steve Hartman has his story “On The Road.” Categories: National, US & World News