NSA hacked Mideast bank networks, new leak suggests
"Brutal dump" of NSA hacking tools includes data from financial institutions in Dubai, Kuwait and elsewhere
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Russia says Edward Snowden can stay "a couple of years"
Obama has pardoned prominent intel leaker Chelsea Manning, but unapologetic Snowden appears set to remain in Moscow -- and what about Julian Assange?
Congress: Snowden is in contact with Russian intelligence
Snowden's lawyer called the report "a failed attempt to discredit Edward Snowden, whose actions led to the most significant intelligence reforms in a generation"
Snowden makes pardon case just before movie release
Exiled NSA leaker says whistleblowers are democracy's "safeguard of last resort" and that imprisoning him will have a "chilling effect"
Snowden: Alleged NSA hack could be warning from Moscow
Infamous NSA whistleblower ties the alleged exposure of NSA malware to claims Russia is interfering in the U.S. presidential election
Holder: Snowden did "public service," but should still stand trial
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said in a podcast Edward Snowden should have to face consequences for his actions, including prison time
In-house newsletters by NSA published from Snowden leak
Nine years' worth of the newsletters offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the NSA's work, including spying on Russian mafia and Gitmo duties
U.S. hacked Israeli drones for 18 years, leaked docs show
Latest revelation from secrets spilled by Edward Snowden suggests operation "Anarchist" gave D.C. a "virtual seat in the cockpit"
GOP split on surveillance after San Bernardino shooting
Domestic terror threats are prompting several Republican presidential candidates to push for increased NSA surveillance powers
Rand Paul pushes back on calls for more surveillance
During a time of fear, "people are coaxed into giving up their liberty" the Republican presidential candidate warned
Encrypted messages: Does the government need a way in?
Current and former officials warn that terrorists are increasingly operating in an area that is impossible for the U.S. government to penetrate
Snowden: I'd go to prison to return to U.S.
Former NSA contractor, currently in Russia, faces U.S. charges that could land him in prison for up to 30 years
Edward Snowden joins Twitter
Former NSA contractor, currently in Russia, is following just one Twitter account on the social networking site
Obama regrets Japan PM's WikiLeaks woes
President called Prime Minister Abe to express regret over allegations of U.S. spying, but not for the spying itself
NSA to stop looking at old U.S. phone records
The agency will soon stop examining - and will ultimately destroy - millions of American calling records it collected
WikiLeaks levels new charges on NSA's Germany spying
Two years after first revelation of NSA efforts in Germany, spy agency accused of targeting numerous aides to Angela Merkel, as well as the chancellery
Jeb Bush: No leniency for Edward Snowden
The 2016 presidential candidate was responding to the suggestion by former Attorney General Eric Holder that a deal was possible
French blast alleged NSA spying on presidents
President Hollande's office says eavesdropping claimed in WikiLeaks documents is "unacceptable"
WikiLeaks says NSA eavesdropped on the last 3 French presidents
WikiLeaks released documents Tuesday that allege the U.S. National Security Agency targeted the presidents
Edward Snowden: U.S. freedom "remains under threat"
The former NSA contractor celebrates the end of the Patriot Act in a opinion piece in the New York Times
NSA surveillance reform bill now law
Senators rebuffed Senate GOP leader's attempts to water it down; president signed it shortly after getting it from Senate
NSA surveillance reform bill advances in the Senate
The House has passed a version of the bill, which adjusts a controversial phone data collection program, but the Senate could change it
Republicans torch Rand Paul over surveillance lapse
The Kentucky Republican and presidential candidate temporarily prevented an extension of the government's spying authority on Sunday
Rand Paul vows to force end to NSA surveillance program
Kentucky senator wants to run out the clock on bulk phone data collection program due to expire Monday
Obama: "Heaven forbid" there's a problem after NSA program lapses
The president urged the Senate to pass the USA Freedom Act to reform NSA spying program before it expires
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Sources: FBI probes effort to impersonate White House chief of staff Susie Wiles
One or more unknown people who accessed White House chief of staff Susie Wiles' personal cellphone used her contacts file to reach out to other top officials and impersonate her, sources said.
Alaska man unscathed after being pinned for hours by 700-pound boulder
Kell Morris, 61, was pinned by a boulder, which crashed onto him during a hike near a remote glacier south of Anchorage. His wife, Jo Roop, held his head above water while waiting for rescuers.
13-year-old Faizan Zaki wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Faizan Zaki, 13, was a favorite to win this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee and was last year's runner-up.
Bernard Kerik, former NYPD commissioner, dies at 69
Former New York City Police Department Commissioner Bernard Kerik died Thursday at the age of 69.
Major USDA cuts cripple food banks, school food programs in North Carolina
The White House cut two federal programs in March that provide just over $1 billion in annual funding to school districts and food banks to purchase from small farmers.
Cash reward hiked as manhunt continues for 2 jail escapees still at large
Louisiana State Police Col. Robert Hodges said that while he does not believe the two fugitives have the resources to flee the U.S., they may have escaped the state.
Trump's pardons this term include these convicted fraudsters and supporters
President Trump has handed out pardons to convicted fraudsters who he argued have been unfairly targeted, including a number of his supporters.
Meta to help develop new AI-powered military products
Meta is teaming with defense startup Anduril Industries to create new defense products that use AI and augmented reality.
Appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade blocked Trump's 10% tariff assessed on nearly every U.S. trading partner and duties on imports from Mexico, Canada and China.
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Sources: FBI probes effort to impersonate White House chief of staff Susie Wiles
One or more unknown people who accessed White House chief of staff Susie Wiles' personal cellphone used her contacts file to reach out to other top officials and impersonate her, sources said.
Alaska man unscathed after being pinned for hours by 700-pound boulder
Kell Morris, 61, was pinned by a boulder, which crashed onto him during a hike near a remote glacier south of Anchorage. His wife, Jo Roop, held his head above water while waiting for rescuers.
13-year-old Faizan Zaki wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Faizan Zaki, 13, was a favorite to win this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee and was last year's runner-up.
Bernard Kerik, former NYPD commissioner, dies at 69
Former New York City Police Department Commissioner Bernard Kerik died Thursday at the age of 69.
Major USDA cuts cripple food banks, school food programs in North Carolina
The White House cut two federal programs in March that provide just over $1 billion in annual funding to school districts and food banks to purchase from small farmers.
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Poll: Americans feel concern more than they feel secure about finances
Prices and finances are big factors in how Americans decide their summer plans.
Meta to help develop new AI-powered military products
Meta is teaming with defense startup Anduril Industries to create new defense products that use AI and augmented reality.
Appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade blocked Trump's 10% tariff assessed on nearly every U.S. trading partner and duties on imports from Mexico, Canada and China.
Student borrowers' credit scores are plunging. Here's why that matters.
New delinquency reports will hurt the credit scores of borrowers who fail to make payments on their student loans.
Victoria's Secret takes down U.S. website after "security incident"
Victoria's Secret did not provide many details about the security incident, or directly confirm whether it was a cyber or ransomware attack.
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Trump lashes out at legal activist and onetime ally: "Probably hates America"
President Trump attacked Leonard Leo, a onetime ally and key adviser on judicial picks.
Sources: FBI probes effort to impersonate White House chief of staff Susie Wiles
One or more unknown people who accessed White House chief of staff Susie Wiles' personal cellphone used her contacts file to reach out to other top officials and impersonate her, sources said.
Bernard Kerik, former NYPD commissioner, dies at 69
Former New York City Police Department Commissioner Bernard Kerik died Thursday at the age of 69.
Trump's pardons this term include these convicted fraudsters and supporters
President Trump has handed out pardons to convicted fraudsters who he argued have been unfairly targeted, including a number of his supporters.
Poll: Americans feel concern more than they feel secure about finances
Prices and finances are big factors in how Americans decide their summer plans.
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Kitchen faucets sold on Amazon recalled over harmful lead exposure
The faucet recalls, involving three Chinese brands, affects an estimated 103,000 products.
Hormel recalls 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew over wood fragments
Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling cans of "Dinty Moore Beef Stew" nationwide due to potential contamination with wood fragments.
If these items are in your medicine cabinet, it's time to throw them away
A pharmacist explains the best way to check your medicine stock, dispose of expired medications and more.
Children's ADHD diagnosis prompted a mother to search for her own
ADHD is highly genetic, with about 74% of diagnoses linked to genetic causes — often running in families.
U.S. moms report large decline in mental health in recent years, study finds
Only about a fourth of moms in the United States say they have "excellent" physical and mental health, according to a new study.
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Court declares mistrial in death of soccer legend Diego Maradona
An Argentine court has declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona.
Post-WWII Germany's first Jewish cabinet member on past lessons, new risks
Karin Prien was warned in 1960s Germany to hide her Jewish faith. Now in the government, she says a lot still needs to change.
Explosion kills Russian veteran who led airstrikes on Ukraine port city
Zaur Gurtsiev, a retired Russian commander who led airstrikes on the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol died in a blast Thursday in Russia, authorities said.
Israel authorizes more settlements in occupied West Bank, sparking criticism
Israel said the newly announced settlements in the occupied West Bank would include the legalization of outposts already built without government authorization.
U.S., Israel waiting for Hamas to respond to ceasefire proposal, White House says
President Trump has expressed optimism recently that there would be a deal for a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza.
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Tony Award nominees making history in 2025
Here's a look at a few Broadway performers whose 2025 Tony Award nominations are making history.
"Real Women Have Curves" stars on play
Tony Award nominee Justina Machado and Broadway newcomer Tatianna Córdoba join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss "Real Women Have Curves," a new musical based on the 2002 film. The show explores family, identity and chasing dreams against the backdrop of a struggling garment factory.
Inside the Tony-nominated play "Purpose"
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and LaTanya Richardson Jackson join "CBS Mornings" to discuss "Purpose," a six-time Tony-nominated drama about an influential family unraveling during a snowstorm. Richardson Jackson is nominated for Best Lead Actress for her role as matriarch Claudine.
Original "Hamilton" cast to reunite
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the original cast of "Hamilton" plan to reunite at the upcoming Tony Awards. The show is marking its 10th anniversary. It opened on Broadway on Aug. 6, 2015.
"Hamilton" original cast to reunite for Tony Awards performance in June
"Hamilton" stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom, Jr., Philippa Soo and Renée Elise Goldsberry will be among the performers at the Tony Awards 2025.
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Meta to help develop new AI-powered military products
Meta is teaming with defense startup Anduril Industries to create new defense products that use AI and augmented reality.
Highlights from Bitcoin 2025 conference
Vice President JD Vance headlined the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, pledging President Trump's support for crypto. Vance personally holds up to $500,000 in Bitcoin, and the Trump family also has crypto investments.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Futurist on how AI will change our lives
How will artificial intelligence change how we live and work? And should we be fearful of the technological advancement? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sat down with self-described "futurist" Melanie Subin, managing director of the Future Today Strategy Group, to discuss.
SpaceX to test Starship rocket
Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to launch its Starship rocket on a ninth test flight on Tuesday night. The last two tests broke apart, sending debris hurling back to Earth. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the details.
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Astronomers' hunt for elusive "Planet Nine" takes surprising twist
U.S. astronomers hunting for "Planet Nine" have instead stumbled on what appears to be a new dwarf planet in the solar system's outer reaches.
More heat records, stronger storms almost certain in next 5 years, experts warn
Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world's top weather agencies forecast.
NOAA reveals 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
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Navy sailor arrested in Illinois in connection with South Carolina mass shooting
Shawon Shamarion Williams was arrested by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and booked into the Lake County Jail north of Chicago.
Cash reward hiked as manhunt continues for 2 jail escapees still at large
Louisiana State Police Col. Robert Hodges said that while he does not believe the two fugitives have the resources to flee the U.S., they may have escaped the state.
Inmate recaptured after Philadelphia escape
An inmate has been recaptured after escaping custody in Philadelphia Thursday. CBS News Philadelphia reports.
Passenger accused of dragging flight attendant, forcing plane to divert
A Kansas man has been charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants, which carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
Crash expert at Karen Read trial
Cross-examination continues in Karen Read's second trial with a crash reconstruction expert. Read is accused of hitting and killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV in 2022. CBS News' Penny Kmitt has updates from Dedham.
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Astronomers' hunt for elusive "Planet Nine" takes surprising twist
U.S. astronomers hunting for "Planet Nine" have instead stumbled on what appears to be a new dwarf planet in the solar system's outer reaches.
What's next for Starship after 9th test?
The ninth test flight of SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket launched Tuesday from Texas, but it wasn't all smooth flying. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Mysterious object spotted in our galaxy is emitting X-rays and radio waves
Astronomers have discovered a mysterious new object in our Milky Way, which is emitting X-rays and radio waves at the same time.
SpaceX Starship's test flight fail
SpaceX's Super-Heavy Starship lost contact and went down in flames on its ninth test flight Tuesday. CBS News' Jason Allen has more updates.
SpaceX Starship's test flight fails
SpaceX's Super-Heavy Starship failed after launching, exploding and losing control during the program's ninth test flight. CBS News' Jason Allen has more from Dallas.
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Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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E.l.f to acquire Hailey Bieber's Rhode
Model Hailey Bieber's Rhode beauty brand is set to be acquired by cosmetics giant E.l.f. in a $1 billion deal. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Scientists aiming to stay ahead of bird flu
So far, the only people to come down with bird flu got it from animals. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on how research is underway to keep bird flu from mutating into a form that could spread from person to person.
Reporter's Notebook: John Dickerson's spelling woes
"CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson admires the nation's young spelling stars. But his childhood letters made grown-ups panic -- and he still winces at the word "necessary."
Judge lifts pause on some immigration applications
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to lift a pause it imposed on various immigration applications, saying it was not in the public interest for hundreds of thousands of immigrants to lose their legal status in the U.S. Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains.
Breaking down court rulings on Trump tariffs
A federal international trade court ruled that many of President Trump's tariffs exceeded presidential power -- then a federal appeals court reinstated them. What does it mean? Tad DeHaven, policy analyst at the Cato Institute, joins to discuss.