The Justice Department Thursday filed a massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging the tech giant unfairly tries to keep users hooked on iPhones, and charges high fees to app developers which ultimately cost consumers money. Jo Ling Kent has details. Source
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Escaped Idaho inmate and suspected gunman who ambushed officers in custody
A man suspected of opening fire on corrections officers while helping an inmate escape from a Boise hospital is in custody, authorities announced Thursday, along with the escaped inmate. Two homicides committed in the last day in the state are also under investigation as possibly being connected to the two suspects. Carter Evans has the latest. Source
How one group is helping New York City students reverse pandemic learning loss
Four years ago, the doors to New York City Public Schools were shuttered at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a nonprofit group is supplying teams of student success coaches to help schools and children who struggled during remote learning recover and thrive. Elaine Quijano explains. Source
Ghost Army, top-secret WWII unit that relied on deception, awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Surviving members of a top-secret World War II unit nicknamed the Ghost Army finally received their recognition when they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Thursday. The unit used inflatable tanks and fake radio dispatches in an effort to fool the Nazis and draw attention from the real battlefield. Source
Squatters suspected of killing woman in NYC apartment, police sources say
Two suspected squatters are on the run, accused of killing Nadia Vitels inside a New York City apartment, police sources say. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, March 21, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Jericka Duncan.” Source
Tennessee becomes first state to protect musicians against AI
The goal of the law signed by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is to ensure that AI tools cannot replicate an artist’s voice without their consent. Source
Sen. Bob Menendez won’t run in New Jersey Democratic primary
Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez announced Thursday that he would not file for the New Jersey Democratic primary in June. Menendez said he hopes his exoneration will happen this summer, and if so, he may run as an independent Democrat. Source
Trump could get $3.5 billion in Truth Social merger. Here’s what to know.
Shareholders in Digital World Acquisition Corp. will vote on Friday on whether to merge with former President Donald Trump’s media group. Source
What the U.S. lawsuit against Apple could mean for consumers
The Department of Justice, and more than a dozen states, are suing Apple over allegations it broke antitrust law. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source