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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FBI: Fugitive caught after 9 years but wife, another man still at large
Gortari-Redondo's co-conspirators ― his wife and another man ― are still at large, and there is a $3,500 reward offered for each of them.
Ransomware group targeted dozens of schools in 2022, new report finds
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks found cybercriminals attacked 40 education organizations in 2022, including 15 in the United States.
Man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker sentenced to 21 years in prison
James Howard Jackson, one of three men and two accomplices who participated in the violent robbery and its aftermath, pleaded no contest to one count of attempted murder.
Kirstie Alley, "Cheers" actress, has died at age 71
"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," her children said in a statement.
U.S. broadens immigration program for Haitian migrants, citing humanitarian crisis
The Biden administration cited the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the destitute Caribbean nation, which has been beset by an outbreak of violence.
Texas community mourns death of 7-year-old found dead after 2-day search
Neighbors on Monday tied bows and balloons to their homes in memory of Athena Strand, who loved the color pink.
"GMA3" anchors T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach taken off air
The co-anchors' leave of absence comes nearly a week after the Daily Mail published photos of the pair, who are both married to other people, cozying up in public.
State of emergency declared after "deliberate" attack causes power outage
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Monday that an investigation was underway to determine whether it was "an act of malfeasance or otherwise."
Stocks fall as strong data suggests difficult inflation fight
"It's more of that 'good news is bad news,'" said Tom Martin, senior portfolio manager at Globalt Investments.
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FBI: Fugitive caught after 9 years but wife, another man still at large
Gortari-Redondo's co-conspirators ― his wife and another man ― are still at large, and there is a $3,500 reward offered for each of them.
Ransomware group targeted dozens of schools in 2022, new report finds
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks found cybercriminals attacked 40 education organizations in 2022, including 15 in the United States.
Man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker sentenced to 21 years in prison
James Howard Jackson, one of three men and two accomplices who participated in the violent robbery and its aftermath, pleaded no contest to one count of attempted murder.
Kirstie Alley, "Cheers" actress, has died at age 71
"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," her children said in a statement.
U.S. broadens immigration program for Haitian migrants, citing humanitarian crisis
The Biden administration cited the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the destitute Caribbean nation, which has been beset by an outbreak of violence.
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Stocks fall as strong data suggests difficult inflation fight
"It's more of that 'good news is bad news,'" said Tom Martin, senior portfolio manager at Globalt Investments.
Christmas trees are even pricier this year. Here's why.
Tree growers expect to hike their prices as much as 15% from a year ago, an industry survey found.
World Cup fans overcome strict hurdles to find booze in Qatar
"The idea being passed around that you can't drink in Qatar is wrong. There are places," one American fan said.
Millions wrongly told they were approved for debt forgiveness
Biden administration program forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans remains hung up in court.
Nike ends shoe deal with NBA player Kyrie Irving
The Brooklyn Nets had suspended the NBA star after he shared a link to an antisemitic film on social media.
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U.S. broadens immigration program for Haitian migrants, citing humanitarian crisis
The Biden administration cited the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the destitute Caribbean nation, which has been beset by an outbreak of violence.
How to watch the Georgia Senate runoff results
Although Sen. Raphael Warnock led Herschel Walker on Election Day, he didn't win more than 50% of the vote, which is required to avoid a runoff in Georgia.
Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years for stealing from clients
The sentencing judge said the suspended attorney "has done great evil for which he must answer."
Arizona certifies midterm election results
Republican Kari Lake still refuses to concede to Democrat Katie Hobbs, the next Arizona governor.
Supreme Court appears sympathetic to Colorado designer in free speech dispute
The court heard arguments in a case about a Christian business owner who says her religious beliefs prevent her from creating custom websites for a same-sex wedding.
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Family block vital surgery for infant over COVID-vaccinated blood
Authorities want to take partial custody of the child, leaving the parents in charge of non-medical care, but allowing the procedure to go ahead.
Flu shots are a "very good match" to this season's strains, CDC says
Health officials are redoubling calls for Americans to get vaccinated, with flu shots lagging previous seasons.
Patients could feel pinch as health plans seek to offload pricey prescription costs
It's the latest twist in a long-running dispute between the drug industry and insurers — and patients are, again, caught in the middle.
Ashton Kutcher on his struggles with vasculitis: "Suddenly, you can't see"
Ashton Kutcher recently opened up about the symptoms of vasculitis that suddenly disrupted his life.
Ex-medical director at children's hospital charged with sex crimes
The lawsuits and other concerns from patients' parents about the hospital have raised alarms at the highest levels of state government.
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Pregnant woman killed by assailants who stole her unborn baby
They allegedly sliced open the victim to extract the fetus because the woman attacker was unable to have children herself, an official said.
Family block vital surgery for infant over COVID-vaccinated blood
Authorities want to take partial custody of the child, leaving the parents in charge of non-medical care, but allowing the procedure to go ahead.
U.S. broadens immigration program for Haitian migrants, citing humanitarian crisis
The Biden administration cited the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the destitute Caribbean nation, which has been beset by an outbreak of violence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs expanded anti-LGBTQ+ law
All positive depictions of the LGBTQ+ community in literature, film, television, online and more will now be illegal in Russia.
World Cup fans overcome strict hurdles to find booze in Qatar
"The idea being passed around that you can't drink in Qatar is wrong. There are places," one American fan said.
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Man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker sentenced to 21 years in prison
James Howard Jackson, one of three men and two accomplices who participated in the violent robbery and its aftermath, pleaded no contest to one count of attempted murder.
Kirstie Alley, "Cheers" actress, has died at age 71
"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," her children said in a statement.
Biden hosts Kennedy Center honorees
The 45th annual Kennedy Center Honors brought together politicians and entertainers to celebrate those who have made significant contributions to American culture through the performing arts. Vlad Duthiers was at the ceremony.
Taylor Swift fans sue over Ticketmaster fiasco
A group of Taylor Swift fans is suing Ticketmaster over what it claims are botched sales for the singer's upcoming concert tour. The suit includes charges of fraud, price fixing and deception.
New trailer for "Harry & Meghan" released
A new trailer for the upcoming Netflix docuseries "Harry and Meghan" has been released. In the clip, Harry accuses the "hierarchy of the family" of "leaking" and the "planting" stories in the press. The first episodes will begin streaming Dec. 8.
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Ransomware group targeted dozens of schools in 2022, new report finds
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks found cybercriminals attacked 40 education organizations in 2022, including 15 in the United States.
Data shows hate speech rising on Twitter
New data shows hate speech on Twitter is rising following Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform. Research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate shows that slurs against Black people more than tripled the 2022 average, while slurs against gay people rose 58%. Michael Edison Hayden, senior investigative reporter for the Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project, joins CBS News to discuss.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Uber seeks to avoid tech layoffs
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company won't be cutting jobs despite mounting tech industry layoffs. Bloomberg Tech reporter Jackie Davalos joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest.
Elon Musk and Twitter: Is he in over his head?
The man behind cutting-edge companies Tesla and SpaceX recently bought Twitter for $44 billion. What followed has been a chaotic period for the social media platform (and its advertisers), as the modern-day "town square" has been shaken to its core.
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Earthshot Prize winner on climate innovation
Five "eco innovators" have been named winners of the second-ever Earthshot Prize. Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez is co-founder and co-CEO of NotPla, is a company that uses plants and seaweed as an alternative to single-use plastic packaging and a winner of the Earthshot Prize. He joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano to discuss their work and the significance of the award.
Artemis moonship heads back to Earth on last leg of test flight
A final major engine firing went off without a hitch to put the Orion capsule on course for Sunday re-entry and splashdown.
Climate and environmental innovators honored by Prince William
The inventors were honored with $1.2 million in prize money to boost their work.
Drought affecting more than half of U.S.
America's largest rivers are reaching their lowest levels ever, threatening water access for millions. CBS News anchor Anne-Marie Green breaks down the ongoing water scarcity crisis.
Mauna Loa volcano lava flow slows as it nears key Hawaii highway
It is oozing at a speed of less than 50 yards per hour, meaning it takes about two hours to move the length of a football field.
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FBI: Fugitive caught after 9 years but wife, another man still at large
Gortari-Redondo's co-conspirators ― his wife and another man ― are still at large, and there is a $3,500 reward offered for each of them.
Pregnant woman killed by assailants who stole her unborn baby
They allegedly sliced open the victim to extract the fetus because the woman attacker was unable to have children herself, an official said.
Man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker sentenced to 21 years in prison
James Howard Jackson, one of three men and two accomplices who participated in the violent robbery and its aftermath, pleaded no contest to one count of attempted murder.
Texas community mourns death of 7-year-old found dead after 2-day search
Neighbors on Monday tied bows and balloons to their homes in memory of Athena Strand, who loved the color pink.
Tampa police chief resigns amid golf cart scandal
Tampa's police chief resigned following an investigation into a traffic stop during which she was heard asking for special treatment in a body cam video. Mary O'Conner and her husband were pulled over for driving an unregistered golf cart on the road. Jeff Pegues has the story.
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Artemis moonship heads back to Earth on last leg of test flight
A final major engine firing went off without a hitch to put the Orion capsule on course for Sunday re-entry and splashdown.
Spacewalkers continue solar power upgrade on space station
Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio float outside the space station to install the third of six new roll-out solar blankets.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft is sending back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.3-million-mile journey around the moon.
China sends astronauts to its space station
China has sent three astronauts to its recently built Tiangong space station, marking a major step for China's independent space program. Plus, NASA is celebrating the successes of its Artemis 1 mission. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood discussed the latest.
China launches new crew to Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou 15 crew will take over from three fellow space station fliers as China establishes a permanent presence in low-Earth orbit.
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Striking border images from around the globe
The way the border looks depends on the relationship between the two countries... and a lot more.
Linda Slaten's sons: "We wanna know who killed our mom"
After Linda Slaten was murdered in 1981, her sons Jeff and Tim spent almost 40 years hoping their mother's case would get solved. Take a look inside the investigation.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft is sending back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.3-million-mile journey around the moon.
Photos: White House Christmas decorations celebrate "We the People"
First lady Jill Biden unveiled a winter wonderland of decorations inspired by the theme, "We the People."
Michael Politte's fight for freedom
An inside look at the case against a 14-year-old boy accused of killing his mother and how decades later, doubt has been cast on his guilt.
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Here Comes the Sun: Jamie Lee Curtis and more
Jamie Lee Curtis sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss her career, her sobriety, and what she has learned from her parents. Then, Conor Knighton travels to Vermont to learn about the 251 Club. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Arizona certifies its election results
The roommates of four Idaho college students found stabbed to death in their house in November have spoken out for the first time as the investigation continues. Arizona has certified its midterm election results, but only after a judge ordered Republican election officials in Cochise County to do so. And the House of Representatives is poised to take up and approve same sex marriage legislation today.
12/5: Red and Blue
Georgia runoff to decide high-stakes Senate race; Trump calls for "termination" of parts of Constitution.
Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71 following battle with cancer
Actress Kirstie Alley, known for her breakout role in the sitcom "Cheers," has died after battling cancer. She was 71.
Eye on America: Rising energy costs and more
We travel to Connecticut to see how homeowners can save on rising energy costs. We also visit the community of Buffalo, New York, less than a year after a tragic mass shooting. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.