NSA hacked Mideast bank networks, new leak suggests
"Brutal dump" of NSA hacking tools includes data from financial institutions in Dubai, Kuwait and elsewhere
NSA surveillance exposed
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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Biden vows revenge for Kabul attack that killed 13 U.S. service members
The attack outside the walls of Kabul's airport left scores of Afghans dead, and made for the deadliest day for U.S. troops in Afghanistan in years.
South Dakota COVID cases increase 456% since Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Hundreds of thousands of bikers descended on the small town. Vaccines were not required.
Gulf Coast residents warned to prepare for a Category 3 hurricane
Ida is currently forecasted to be a strong Category 2 at landfall. But forecasters always recommend that residents be prepared for one category above the forecast intensity.
Time's Up CEO Tina Tchen resigns amid fallout over Cuomo controversy
Tina Tchen allegedly told staffers at the organization to "stand down" from releasing a statement in support of Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to publicly accuse former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment.
Supreme Court blocks Biden administration's latest ban on evictions
The court's three liberal justices dissented.
Justice Department to close NYC jail that housed Jeffrey Epstein
The jail has faced scrutiny since Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide there in August 2019.
San Francisco skyscraper sinks further, halting renovation project
Construction was stopped this week after officials discovered the 58-story building sank another inch in the past month.
U.S. Open will offer mental health services for athletes
Players will have access to therapists, quiet rooms and more.
TSA sees lowest air travel numbers since May
Travelers are canceling flights amid the summer surge in COVID cases.
Hundreds of "murder hornets" found in giant Washington nest
The state has spent two years trying to limit the spread of the hornets, which can grow to more than two inches long.
Tyson workers who get vaccinated offered chance at $10,000
With just over half its workforce vaccinated, biggest U.S. chicken processor to spend millions on lottery incentive.
Report finds evidence of extensive corrosion in Surfside condo building
"If there's that amount of corrosion, this should have been fixed," Dawn Lehman, a professor of structural engineering at the University of Washington, said.
More than half of Americans favor vaccine mandates at work: poll
"I don't want to sit an office for eight hours a day with someone who is not vaccinated," one employee said.
Model predicts 100,000 more COVID deaths unless U.S. changes its ways
The U.S. is in the grip of a fourth wave of infection this summer, powered by the highly contagious Delta variant, which has sent cases, hospitalizations and deaths soaring again.
Illinois requires all residents to wear masks indoors
The state will also require all healthcare workers and educators in schools and universities to be vaccinated or face strict testing requirements.
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Biden vows revenge for Kabul attack that killed 13 U.S. service members
The attack outside the walls of Kabul's airport left scores of Afghans dead, and made for the deadliest day for U.S. troops in Afghanistan in years.
TSA sees lowest air travel numbers since May
Travelers are canceling flights amid the summer surge in COVID cases.
"We will hunt you down": Biden vows retribution after Kabul attacks
"We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down, and make you pay," he said of the perpetrators of the Kabul attack.
Witness describes attempt to rescue baby after Kabul airport blast
"I took her to the hospital, but she died on my hands," the man said. "I tried. I did my best to help her."
U.S. and Britain warn of "imminent" terror threat at Kabul airport
Americans outside the airport urged to "leave immediately," as Britain says there's "very credible reporting of an imminent attack" by the ISIS affiliate in Afghanistan.
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Biden vows revenge for Kabul attack that killed 13 U.S. service members
The attack outside the walls of Kabul's airport left scores of Afghans dead, and made for the deadliest day for U.S. troops in Afghanistan in years.
South Dakota COVID cases increase 456% since Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Hundreds of thousands of bikers descended on the small town. Vaccines were not required.
Gulf Coast residents warned to prepare for a Category 3 hurricane
Ida is currently forecasted to be a strong Category 2 at landfall. But forecasters always recommend that residents be prepared for one category above the forecast intensity.
Time's Up CEO Tina Tchen resigns amid fallout over Cuomo controversy
Tina Tchen allegedly told staffers at the organization to "stand down" from releasing a statement in support of Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to publicly accuse former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment.
Supreme Court blocks Biden administration's latest ban on evictions
The court's three liberal justices dissented.
Politics
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Biden vows revenge for Kabul attack that killed 13 U.S. service members
The attack outside the walls of Kabul's airport left scores of Afghans dead, and made for the deadliest day for U.S. troops in Afghanistan in years.
Texas House advances election bill after Democrats' delay
Democrats opposed the legislation because they say it will make it more difficult for some to vote.
Supreme Court blocks Biden administration's latest ban on evictions
The court's three liberal justices dissented.
"We will hunt you down": Biden vows retribution after Kabul attacks
"We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down, and make you pay," he said of the perpetrators of the Kabul attack.
California governor, lawmakers want to pay addicts to get sober
"I think there is a lot in this strategy for everyone to like," said the bill's author, state Senator Scott Wiener.
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Letitia Wright injured filming stunt on the set of "Black Panther 2"
Wright, 27, received care at a Boston hospital but was later released, a Marvel spokesperson confirmed.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Lorde on her new album
Anthony Mason interviews 24-year-old singer-songwriter Lorde at NYC's famed Electric Lady Studio where she recorded her third album with Jack Antonoff. They talk about her new music, needing a break, finding her own niche in music, synesthesia and finding inspiration in New Zealand's cicadas.
Baby from Nirvana's "Nevermind" cover sues band for child porn
Spencer Elden's parents never authorized the band to use the photo, which was taken at a Pasadena aquatic center in 1990, the lawsuit alleges.
ESPN takes Rachel Nichols off NBA coverage, cancels her show
The decision follows backlash over leaked comments she made about her former colleague Maria Taylor.
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OnlyFans suspends plan to ban sexual content on October 1
The company said it "stands for inclusion" in its decision to reverse ban that had angered some of its creators.
Google, IBM execs unveil cybersecurity commitments at White House
Officials from Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, IBM and ADP went to the White House on Wednesday.
The father of the cellphone
In the 1970s engineer Marty Cooper, an executive at Motorola, fought against archrival AT&T by leading a team that designed the cordless device that made possible the explosion in cellphones. Now 92, he has never lost his unbridled optimism for the future.
Child deaths blamed on TikTok "blackout challenge"
"TikTok is just not a safe place for kids," said an attorney in a campaign pushing for better parental controls.
Facebook CEO on vaccine hesitancy and keeping employees safe
In an exclusive interview, Mark Zuckerberg speaks to Gayle King about Facebook's efforts to stop vaccine misinformation and keep its workforce safe.
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Blue Origin launches artwork and research payloads into space
Blue Origin followed Jeff Bezos' spaceflight with a successful research-only mission.
Gulf Coast hurricane landfall possible in just days
Tropical Storm Ida has formed and is likely to become a hurricane taking aim at the Gulf Coast.
Scientists hope to find life on Earth-like planets covered in oceans
The super hot planets, up to 2.6 times larger than Earth, could be "a whole new avenue in our search for life."
Climate change made catastrophic flood more likely, study finds
And there's one factor that could mean these findings underestimate the impact.
Caldor Fire prompts hundreds of animal rescues in California
Evacuation Team Amador, a group of 39 members and dozens of volunteers, has rescued 483 animals since the fire started on August 14.
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Arthritis and sleep: Get a better night's rest
According to the Arthritis Foundation, as many as 80% of people living with arthritis have trouble sleeping at night, and sometimes that can create a cycle of insomnia and pain. Dr. George Cyril, a physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss how to manage arthritis and sleep.
South Dakota COVID cases increase 456% since Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Hundreds of thousands of bikers descended on the small town. Vaccines were not required.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
U.S. Open will offer mental health services for athletes
Players will have access to therapists, quiet rooms and more.
Pandemic intensifies growing mental health crisis among teens
A recent survey found more than half of students had self-harmed or had frequent suicidal thoughts.
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Tyson workers who get vaccinated offered chance at $10,000
With just over half its workforce vaccinated, biggest U.S. chicken processor to spend millions on lottery incentive.
7.5 million Americans to lose unemployment aid by Labor Day
Loss of jobless benefits may cause more financial hardship and dampen economic growth, experts say.
More than half of Americans favor vaccine mandates at work: poll
"I don't want to sit an office for eight hours a day with someone who is not vaccinated," one employee said.
More job listings require candidates to get COVID-19 shots
Looking for work? Many employers are now making vaccination a condition for getting hired.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated workers $200 a month
The average hospital stay for employees with COVID-19 costs the airline $50,000 per person, CEO Ed Bastian said.
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Has the author of the infamous Circleville letters been unmasked?
A sinister story has gripped part of Ohio for decades with small-town intrigue, a flood of threatening letters, a booby trap and an attempted murder.
Oklahoma governor candidate charged with kidnapping, sexual assault
Officials allege that Paul Tay, 58, picked up a woman in his car, locked her inside and sexually assaulted her at his home in Tulsa.
Charleston church shooter's death sentence upheld
"His crimes qualify him for the harshest penalty that a just society can impose," an appeals panel wrote in its ruling.
Disturbing video shows trooper pummeling Black man with flashlight
Aaron Larry Bowman can be heard screaming "I'm not resisting!" in the bodycam video obtained by The Associated Press.
Ty Garbin gets 6 years in prison in Michigan governor kidnap plot
Garbin told prosecutors six men trained at his property, constructing a "shoot house" to resemble Whitmer's vacation home and "assaulting it with firearms."
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Blue Origin launches artwork and research payloads into space
Blue Origin followed Jeff Bezos' spaceflight with a successful research-only mission.
Scientists hope to find life on Earth-like planets covered in oceans
The super hot planets, up to 2.6 times larger than Earth, could be "a whole new avenue in our search for life."
Boeing gives up on near-term launch of Starliner capsule
The long-awaited unpiloted test flight likely will be delayed to November at the earliest.
Branson sells $300M in Virgin Galactic stock after rocket ride
Timely sale follows the billionaire's successful first flight into suborbital space last month watched by millions.
Tracking virtually rules out Bennu asteroid impacts in next century
NASA spacecraft help researchers improve tracking of a potentially threatening asteroid.
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The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Photos of 9/11 and its aftermath to mark the 20-year anniversary
It has been 20 years since Al Qaeda terrorists attacked the United States. Here's how that tragic day unfolded.
Hardest colleges to get into in the U.S. in 2022
An increasing number of schools are doing away with SAT requirements... but that doesn't make them any easier to get into. See which school tops the list for 2022.
The search for the killer of Tracey Harris
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect -- until a witness revealed the real killer.
The evidence that convicted Charles Bryant
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
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"Bring Your Own Brigade"
Two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes of what she calls a "global fire crisis" in the CBSN documentary "Bring Your Own Brigade."
7.5 million Americans will lose unemployment benefits after Labor Day
Jobless Americans who have been relying on pandemic unemployment benefits are about to lose access to those funds. The federal aid programs are set to expire September 6. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain.
Tropical Storm Ida expected to become hurricane
As Tropical Storm Ida approaches the Gulf Coast, CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli warns New Orleans residents they should be preparing for a Category 3 hurricane. He joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain.
Biden teams up with private sector on cybersecurity
President Biden is calling on the private sector to help bolster U.S. cybersecurity. He hosted leaders in tech, finance, education and infrastructure for a summit at the White House Wednesday. Maurice Turner, a cybersecurity fellow for the Alliance for Securing Democracy, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the resulting commitments and initiatives.
U.S. faces task of resettling Afghan refugees
With the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the U.S. is now tasked with resettling Afghans who aided American forces during the 20-year conflict. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Lana Zak on CBSN to discuss the process.