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?
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
NSA surveillance reform remains elusive
The Senate left town early Saturday morning without addressing the NSA's bulk phone data collection program
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Americans reflect on divided nation: "This doesn't feel like America"
A CBS News poll found that 54% of Americans today say the biggest threat to our way of life is our own fellow Americans.
Biden to extend student loan payment freeze
On the campaign trail, Mr. Biden promised to address the student loan crisis and supported cancelling $10,000 in debt per borrower.
Trump leaves D.C. on Air Force One for final time as president
President Trump told his family members and supporters present at Joint Base Andrews to "have a good life."
Justice Department closes investigation into Senator Burr
Senate financial disclosure records reveal Burr and his wife made at least 30 stock sales from January 31 to February 13, 2020 ranging from $600,000 to $1.7 million.
WNBA says sale of Atlanta Dream is "close to being finalized"
A potential deal comes on the same day Loeffler is finishing out her term as senator.
"Oath Keeper" coordinated other militia members in riot, charges say
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
Yellen calls for "big" action at Senate confirmation hearing
Incoming Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden said he hopes the full Senate can vote on Yellen's confirmation on Thursday.
"Joe Exotic," with limo waiting outside prison, fails to get pardon
Supporters lined up outside the Federal Medical Facility, hoping to see the Netflix star released.
A viewer's guide to Joe Biden's inauguration
Biden's inauguration comes amid a months-long pandemic and massive security in response to threats of violence from extremists.
Woman suspected of stealing Pelosi's laptop faces new charges
The amended criminal complaint cites a video in which Williams allegedly instructs a man to put on gloves before he touched Pelosi's laptop.
3 former presidents will attend Biden's inauguration
President Trump and President Carter, who is 96, will not be attending President-elect Biden's inauguration.
Trump issues late-night pardons on eve of inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday ahead of his inauguration.
How to watch Joe Biden's inauguration
Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president at noon on January 20.
Biden to issue 17 executive actions on climate, COVID, immigration
The 46th president will be undoing some of his predecessor's executive actions.
Mega Millions jackpot nearing $1 billion
The $970 million grand prize would be Mega Millions' second-largest, only trailing a $1.54 billion bonanza in 2018.
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Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India revels on Inauguration Day
Candy, firecrackers and prayers as the tiny village of Thulasendrapuram finds inspiration and joy in the 1st U.S. Vice President from South Asia.
Study shows U.K. COVID variant unlikely to "escape" Pfizer vaccine
New research expands on earlier lab tests, providing further evidence that the widely used vaccine should prove effective against an infectious new strain.
Iran hails "tyrant" Trump's exit, calls on Biden to lift sanctions
"The ball is in America's court," Iran's president insists, as Biden's pick for Secretary of State says Tehran will need to take1st step back to the nuclear deal.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
U.S. declares China's treatment of Muslims "genocide"
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
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Americans reflect on divided nation: "This doesn't feel like America"
A CBS News poll found that 54% of Americans today say the biggest threat to our way of life is our own fellow Americans.
Biden to extend student loan payment freeze
On the campaign trail, Mr. Biden promised to address the student loan crisis and supported cancelling $10,000 in debt per borrower.
Trump leaves D.C. on Air Force One for final time as president
President Trump told his family members and supporters present at Joint Base Andrews to "have a good life."
Justice Department closes investigation into Senator Burr
Senate financial disclosure records reveal Burr and his wife made at least 30 stock sales from January 31 to February 13, 2020 ranging from $600,000 to $1.7 million.
WNBA says sale of Atlanta Dream is "close to being finalized"
A potential deal comes on the same day Loeffler is finishing out her term as senator.
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Inauguration Live Updates: Biden to take power as Trump leaves D.C.
Biden and Harris will take the oath of office and assume power at noon, in an inauguration ceremony unlike any in American history.
Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India revels on Inauguration Day
Candy, firecrackers and prayers as the tiny village of Thulasendrapuram finds inspiration and joy in the 1st U.S. Vice President from South Asia.
Biden to extend student loan payment freeze
On the campaign trail, Mr. Biden promised to address the student loan crisis and supported cancelling $10,000 in debt per borrower.
Trump leaves D.C. on Air Force One for final time as president
President Trump told his family members and supporters present at Joint Base Andrews to "have a good life."
Justice Department closes investigation into Senator Burr
Senate financial disclosure records reveal Burr and his wife made at least 30 stock sales from January 31 to February 13, 2020 ranging from $600,000 to $1.7 million.
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WNBA says sale of Atlanta Dream is "close to being finalized"
A potential deal comes on the same day Loeffler is finishing out her term as senator.
Netflix tops 200 million subscribers as pandemic keeps people home
But the giant video streaming service faces a growing challenge from relative upstart Disney Plus.
Don Sutton, Hall of Fame pitcher for Dodgers, has died at 75
Sutton was a four-time All-Star and pitched for the Dodgers, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, California Angels and the Dodgers again in 1988, his final season.
Girl's virtual lemonade stand catches eye of Biden's inaugural team
Morgan Marsh McGlone, 8, of Wisconsin will deliver a virtual speech Wednesday night during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Tiffany Trump announces engagment
"Feeling blessed and excited for the next chapter!" she wrote on Instagram.
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Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Twitter suspends Congresswoman over election fraud claims
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
A protected right? Free speech and social media
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
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U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
4,200-year-old queen's identity among remarkable new finds in Egypt
Burial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the Dead have all been unearthed at Saqqara.
Joe Biden's "Day One" actions and his promises for his first 100 days
In speeches, interviews, and in at least 49 published plans released during his presidential campaign, Biden talked about the actions he'd take in the earliest days of his administration.
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Doubling up on masks could help keep COVID away, research shows
It creates more of an "obstacle course" for particles to make their way through into the body, research shows.
Study shows U.K. COVID variant unlikely to "escape" Pfizer vaccine
New research expands on earlier lab tests, providing further evidence that the widely used vaccine should prove effective against an infectious new strain.
New COVID strain in Los Angeles could be driving virus surge
The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that more than a third of recent COVID-19 patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles were infected with the new strain.
U.K. COVID variant detected across U.S. as nation races to distribute vaccine
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
New York City may run out of COVID vaccine Thursday, mayor says
The city's vaccination rate has outpaced the supply provided by the federal government.
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Doctors locked out from Houston hospital, treat patients in parking lot
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
The IRS received 100M calls last year. 1 in 4 got through
Sharp employment cuts at the tax agency over the last decade have resulted in jammed phone lines and refund delays.
Many health care workers refuse to get COVID-19 vaccines
"We have a lot more work to do to get health care workers to take the vaccine," one expert said of worker resistance to shots.
Netflix tops 200 million subscribers as pandemic keeps people home
But the giant video streaming service faces a growing challenge from relative upstart Disney Plus.
Online vendors still peddling t-shirt promoting Capitol riot
One shirt reads "Battle for Capitol Hill Veteran," while another makes false accusations against President-elect Joe Biden.
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"Oath Keeper" coordinated other militia members in riot, charges say
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
Woman suspected of stealing Pelosi's laptop faces new charges
The amended criminal complaint cites a video in which Williams allegedly instructs a man to put on gloves before he touched Pelosi's laptop.
Martin Shkreli denied early prison release for second time
Shkreli claimed that mental health issues have weakened his immune system and made him more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus.
Woman investigated for allegedly stealing Pelosi's computer surrenders
A caller who identified themselves as the former partner of Riley Williams told authorities that she planned to give the device to a friend who would sell it to Russia's foreign intelligence service, a claim that authorities are investigating but have not yet confirmed.
Fired Florida COVID data scientist arrested: "Censored by the state"
"Insurrectionists planning attacks across the country this week and Florida is jailing scientists for the crimes of knowing and speaking," she tweeted.
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"Super puff" exoplanet is as big as Jupiter but 10 times lighter
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Software blamed for moon rocket engine shutdown
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Richard Branson company launches rocket from under plane's wing
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Moon rocket test firing aborted after engine shutdown
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard test flight
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
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Photos: Inauguration of Joe Biden
Thanks to the pandemic and worries over violence, the swearing-in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris looks very different.
New movies coming in 2021 and beyond: The most anticipated films on the way
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
The evidence that convicted Charles Bryant
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Newest dog breeds: From tiny toys to massive mastiffs
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How U.S. presidents aged in office
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Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Trump says "we will be back" in farewell speech
President Trump delivered a farewell speech at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, D.C., before flying to Florida on Air Force One instead of attending President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Mr. Trump defended his administration's record, wished the new administration "great luck and great success" and said, "We will be back in some form." Watch Mr. Trump's remarks.
Unpacking an unprecedented inauguration
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will be sworn in Wednesday in an inauguration unlike any before it. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the unusual ceremony, and President Trump's decision to skip it.
U.S. surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths
The U.S. has surpassed 400,000 COVID-19 deaths amid the vaccine rollout across the country. Dr. Celine Gounder, a member of President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory board, joins CBSN AM to talk about the incoming administration's immunization plan.
CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.