Politicians pushing for laws to address domestic terrorism
Arizona Republican Senator Martha McSally intends to introduce legislation when Congress returns in September
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Wave of threats renews debate over how to combat domestic terrorism
"We have to label this for what it is, and we've got to be honest and not make excuses," Fran Townsend says
What is "domestic terrorism" and what can the law do about it?
Many in the public do not understanding that domestic terrorism is a definition and not a federal crime that can be prosecuted
Calls grow for U.S. to shift security focus to white nationalist threats
Greg Miller of The Washington Post joins CBSN to explain the difference in how the U.S. responded to terrorism after 9/11, versus the growing threat today of white supremacy
How U.S. laws fall short on domestic terrorism
Mary McCord, a former Department of Justice official, spoke with CBSN about the difficulties of prosecuting domestic terrorism
DHS chief calls for more resources to fight domestic terrorism
"We need to invest more — no question," Kevin McAleenan said on "CBS This Morning" after report highlights differences between Obama and Trump administrations
2020 Dems attack Trump's response to El Paso and Dayton shootings
"White supremacy is not a mental illness. We need to call it what it is: Domestic terrorism," Elizabeth Warren tweeted. "And we need to call out Donald Trump for amplifying these deadly ideologies"
FBI warns of the "continued threat" of violent extremists
The FBI said it has 5,000 open terrorism cases and 850 of those are domestic
El Paso prosecutors to seek death penalty for "domestic terrorism"
Police say most of the victims were shot at a Walmart in shopping complex; white male suspect identified as Patrick Crusius taken into custody "without incident"
American citizen accused of becoming ISIS sniper
Asainov, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Kazakhstan, appeared in federal court in Brooklyn on Friday
Top U.S. counterterror official warns of "complacency" as ISIS spreads
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, Russ Travers, of the National Counterterrorism Center, said ISIS will continue to be a concern for a long, long time
Ex-cop convicted of trying to help ISIS seeks reduced sentence
Lawyers for ex-D.C. Metrorail officer say he's "66.6 percent less guilty" after 2 of 3 counts against him were thrown out
2 American women captured with ISIS sent back to U.S. with kids
U.S.-allied Kurdish administration in north and east Syria says the 8 were repatriated at U.S. request "without any pressure or coercion"
"Vegas" post sparked FBI probe of Army vet accused of terror plot
Prosecutors allege Mark Domingo planned to detonate a bomb Sunday at a white nationalist rally in Long Beach, California
Army veteran arrested in terror plot in California
Federal officials said Mark Domingo wanted to take retaliatory actions to avenge recent attacks against Muslims across the world
Man accused of plotting ISIS-inspired truck attack near D.C.
A Maryland man allegedly inspired by ISIS stole a van to use as a weapon against pedestrians at a popular tourist spot just outside the nation's capital, federal prosecutors said Monday
Homeland Security admits it "restructured" domestic terror team
DHS insists that it continues to make combatting domestic terrorism and threats from white supremacist groups a top priority
California man sentenced to more than 15 years in ISIS support case
"The most disturbing thing in Alhaggagi is the lack of empathy for others," the judge said
Teenage girl who joined ISIS losing citizenship, lawyer says
Shamima Begum left Britain four years ago to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
Transcript: Robert Pape talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"
To recruit in the U.S., ISIS steals Western ideas, says terrorism expert Robert Pape
To recruit in the U.S., ISIS steals Western ideas, says terrorism expert Robert Pape
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, Pape, the director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats (CPOST) at the University of Chicago, talks with CBS' Michael Morell
NYPD counterterrorism chief says today's threats are "two inches deep but miles wide"
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, John Miller talks with host Michael Morell about the nature of the threat posed by global extremist groups like al Qaeda and ISIS
Transcript: John Miller talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"
Terror groups like al Qaeda and ISIS maintain a global reach, NYPD's John Miller tells Michael Morell on the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week
CIA considered potential truth serum on terror suspects
The report cites many instances where medical personal expressed concern or protected the health of the detainees
Analysis: Single issue remains huge threat to U.S. homeland security
Two national security experts join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain how America has evolved to the changing landscape
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Probe into bet on Maduro's capture
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is being investigated for allegedly betting on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's removal from office before the raid was made public. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
Police stop man before alleged mass shooting
Florida police say they stopped a mass shooting by arresting a man who was on his way to Jazz Fest in New Orleans with a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Cristian Benavides has details.
2 rival groups open fire in mall food court
A shooting broke out at a major mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where police said a feud in the food court ended with bullets flying and at least five people in the hospital. Matt Gutman reports.
What to expect from Baton Rouge investigation
At least one person was killed and several others were hurt during a shooting at a mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Thursday. Police have five suspects in custody. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more. Editor's note: CBS News has removed an earlier report in light of new information from Louisiana authorities about the number of people hurt in the shooting.
IRS warns of surge in crypto fraud schemes
IRS investigators say artificial intelligence is fueling a surge in cryptocurrency fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Police update on Louisiana mall shooting
Police in Baton Rouge say a shooting broke out Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana after an argument between two groups of people. Multiple people were shot.
1 killed, 5 injured and 5 in custody in shooting at Mall of Louisiana, police say
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
Scammers are using AI to fuel fraud schemes
The Internal Revenue Service is warning about scammers using AI tools to carry out crypto fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Video, images show elite forces searching for U.S. ship's missing crew
New video and photos show the search for the five crewmembers who remain missing after a U.S.-flagged ship capsized in the Pacific Ocean.
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Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most
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Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
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Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Trump confirms he's weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines "for the right price"
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
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Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
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Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
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U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff and Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue
There's no confirmation of plans for new U.S.-Iran talks as the costly Strait of Hormuz standoff and Israel's fight with Hezbollah both continue despite ceasefires.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
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Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Ellen Burstyn reflects on impact of poetry
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"Survivor" castaway on elimination from game
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"Giant" explores Roald Dahl scandal
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
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Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
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Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
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60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
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Probe into bet on Maduro's capture
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is being investigated for allegedly betting on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's removal from office before the raid was made public. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
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Police stop man before alleged mass shooting
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2 rival groups open fire in mall food court
A shooting broke out at a major mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where police said a feud in the food court ended with bullets flying and at least five people in the hospital. Matt Gutman reports.
What to expect from Baton Rouge investigation
At least one person was killed and several others were hurt during a shooting at a mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Thursday. Police have five suspects in custody. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more. Editor's note: CBS News has removed an earlier report in light of new information from Louisiana authorities about the number of people hurt in the shooting.
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
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"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
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Federal investigators believe U.S. Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke placed bets on the prediction market Polymarket before a January announcement that Maduro had been captured, a source tells CBS News. Nicole Sganga reports and contributor Elliot Ackerman joins with more insight.
Pakistan says Iranians headed to Islamabad
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Ellen Burstyn reflects on impact of poetry
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