CBS News: Live Breaking News
Stay informed with live news streams and updates
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- What it is
- The CBS News app provides live streaming news, personalized push alerts, and access to documentaries and news shows.
- Best for
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- someone who wants to stay updated on news
- someone who wants to watch live news streams
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- Free to download
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- News
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| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
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- Free
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5/5Hi
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thuybichpham · 30 Aug 2026
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5/5On The Road with Steve Hartman
This very small segment on the Friday evening CBS National Newscast is a life changing event more often than not. I understand that by having this brief time on the newscast makes it a special must see weekly event, but it really would be great if you could find more time to show these events that change peoples lives for the better!! This segment deserves to be shared and seen by many more people, and it would be terrific if you could please make a special hourlong extended prime time showing like every other month for example. As Americans we have become somewhat jaded and divided due to this political turmoil, and not our true neighbors looking out for one another as in the past! This is to say the least very sad, as sometimes it can feel as though the all for “we” generations from our past US history has changed to the all for “me” time in our country. This doesn’t reflect the true nature of our United States, as your segment shows so many neighbors looking out for neighbors, and true kindness which requires so little effort but makes a huge impact in the lives of all of the persons involved!! There are plenty of great Americans across our country still out there giving of themselves and doing wonderful things for their neighbors and communities, and they deserve to be featured up front and center and not on the very back of the news!! Please consider this “review” to actually be a request to CBS News to expand the On The Road with Steve Hartman, segment into a more frequent prime time show so the American public can see what I and I’m sure many others see from it, which is the greatness of the United States of America and her caring people!! Thank you for your time and consideration of my request.
rick 982 · 30 Aug 2026
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1/5One sided view instead of facts fed to followers
The lastest notification from CBS “NEWS” app stating our President’s postponement of Pelosi’s trip abroad is a “sophomoric stunt” in “retaliation” is just one more one sided view and not the real news. Our President is not the problem. He is trying to accomplish something important that, until President Trump pushed for secure borders, was supported widely by democrats. The problem is democrats turning things around, such as their view on the wall issue, to illicit strife and contention among the American people. This is why I’m republican. I wouldn’t follow ANYONE that can’t stand up for something or walk away from something based solely on their moral compass and what is in the best interest of their constituents. Democrats only back something they think will win them votes. President Trump was absolutely right to put off Pelosi’s trip. Why should the American people pay for her to travel for nothing more than relationships with other countries when she and her cohorts can’t be concerned with the relationships in DC or with the American people?! There are US citizens not being paid because Democrats refuse to make ANY attempt to come up with a working solution to their curiously sudden (since our President began his campaign) disinterest in a wall. She needs sit herself down at any and every meeting offered by either side and everyone needs to grow the hell up and do the job WE THE PEOPLE have given you. CBS should be ashamed for not reporting straight facts. What would your predecessors think of you all?! 😡
elisapisajones · 30 Aug 2026
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1/5CBS is no longer a trusted American Legacy News Pillar of Truth
I was a loyal CBS News viewer for decades, and especially in the Nora O’Donnell days. I literally named my dog Nora. When you think of news you, think of Walter Cronkite, you think of CBS. You think of 60 minutes holding the president the smallest bit accountable, but leagues over the others capitulation… but the new CBS news is rubbish, low level, spoon-fed dribble for the unintelligent. It’s insulting to long term viewers have now, under the leadership of Bari Weiss, a decades long beacon of unbiased truth is crumbling like sandstone. Weiss was just the latest acquisition by the billionaire oracle founder Ellison family’s take over of the companies controlling what Americans see and hear, and now they are starting to tell us to not believe what our eyes see, and not to hear what our ears hear. Billionaires are buying the news. An Australian owns fox and has brainwashed our parents, all so he could sell reverse mortgages through his airwaves, stripping children not only of their parents, but of the memories they would have been able to salvage in that home. Tangent, but valid. WHO OWNS WHAT YOU ARE READING? IS IT FREE CONTENT FROM AN UNCLEAR COMPANY, you are the product my friend. Good luck out there you guys. ✌️
mbarthur · 30 Aug 2026
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2/5I love the news content but hate the app
I really value and have a lot of trust in quality content and journalism of CBS News in comparison to the other major networks. This app, however, is awful and is in major need of a complete overhaul. Unlike virtually every other significant news app, there are no options to filter or quickly search for news through organizational sections. The options for streaming programs are nice but not a priority for most people who use news apps to read articles instead of viewing videos. The local news section, literally the only other section, would also benefit from coverage of more cities and specific regions (i.e. maybe people living in northern New Jersey might want more news localized to NJ instead of just being thrown under the NYC umbrella). Even the aesthetics are underwhelming and makes the entire app look unfinished. Disappointing for the network historically referred to as the Tiffany Network. I’m not exactly saying Edward R. Murrow is rolling in his grave (although he actually might be for other reasons) but my god, spruce up the app.
sfoster1283 · 30 Aug 2026
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Versions
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4.10
New! You can now switch easily between our 15+ live channels to keep you updated on national and local reporting.
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4.10.1
Bug fixes
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4.10.2
Bug fixes and library updates
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4.11
Weather is now a bigger part of the CBS News mobile app experience. Get your local current conditions, hourly and daily forecast details, storm alerts, and weather radar. Select the Weather option in the top left corner of the app to get started!
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4.11.2
Keep your finger on the pulse of weather on the CBS News mobile app – with expanded weather coverage. Check your local forecast, breaking weather updates, track hour-by-hour changes, and stay ahead of severe weather with real-time alerts and radar. Simply tap the weather option in the top left of the app to get started.
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4.12
We've made big improvements to our video player which gives you more features and control over autoplay. Watch CBS News 247 for top stories and breaking news, CBS News local, or choose from an extensive list of shows.
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4.13
Out with the old and in with the new. We’re saying no to bugs and yes to app improvements. Making the app a better place, one update at a time. Update CBS News app today, set your favorite CBS News local market, and keep up with the latest news impacting you!
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4.14
You already keep your finger on the pulse of the weather with the CBS News mobile app. Now you can get instantly notified of serious weather alerts impacting your location. Head to the Weather section of the app or visit settings to get started.
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4.15
Out with the old and in with the new. We’re saying no to bugs and yes to app improvements. Making the app a better place, one update at a time. Update CBS News app today, set your favorite CBS News local market, and keep up with the latest news impacting you!
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4.16
Thanks for trusting CBS News! This update includes a new look for your favorite shows. Explore the latest episodes and clips from the Shows tab!
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4.17
Several important improvements including fixes and performance enhancements have been made, making the app a better place, one update at a time. Update CBS News app today, set your favorite CBS News local market, and keep up with the latest news impacting you!
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4.18
We’ve refined the video experience to make reading feel effortless. The player now slides into a slim top bar as you scroll, so you can keep watching without getting distracted. We also included a few additional fixes to keep the app running smoothly.
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4.19
We’ve tuned things up with stability improvements. New: • Video animation is smoother now when scrolling a page
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4.20
· 28 May 2026
We have implemented fixes for bugs, added increased privacy settings, and new imagery within the app.
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4.21
· 31 Jul 2026
Version 4.21 improves your experience with CBS News including: • Custom App Icons – Have a preferred local CBS station? Customize your app icon with it, with light, dark, and tinted options • Video Playback Fixes – Resolved live stream playback failures, switched to more reliable HLS captions, and removed a layer causing app freezes • Bug fixes – Including improved weather notifications, live stream schedule, offline improvements, improved privacy, and support for more of your favorite CBS News and Local Stations content
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4.4.11
Bug fixes
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4.4.12
Advertising updates and bug fixes
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4.5
New! Check out the local tab featuring news and live coverage from across 14 US markets: Baltimore, Boston, Bay Area, Chicago, Colorado, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minnesota, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sacramento and Texas.
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4.5.2
Privacy update and bug fixes
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4.6.0
New! You can now favorite your local market. Simply tap on the star or select in settings to have your favorite local market open up directly in the local tab!
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4.7.0
New! You can now customize what alerts matter to you most. Whether it's breaking news, politics, or space, we've got you covered. Tap on the gear icon and select manage alerts to curate your notifications.
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4.7.1
Bug fixes for notifications.
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4.7.2
Bug fixes for notifications.
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4.8.0
New! You can now get your local news right on the first page in the app. Also, check out the new section list at the top to quickly find the latest news on local, us, world, politics, crime, entertainment, and more.
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4.9.0
New! You can now subscribe to your local station to get alerts for the latest local news, sports, and weather in your area.
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4.9.1
Bug fixes.
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- Last verified
- 30 Aug 2026
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