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
Terrorism in the U.S.
Transcript: Michael Allen on "Intelligence Matters"
This week, on "Intelligence Matters," Michael Morell talks with national security expert Michael Allen about the El Paso mass shooting and the role of the intelligence community in domestic terrorism
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"
Behind the scenes of the Air Force's anti-terrorism drone program
600 pilots and 350 sensor or camera operators work in teams around the clock, averaging six air strikes and 1,000 combat hours every day
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
"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
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
Which group committed most extremist killings in 2017?
Anti-Defamation League says 34 extremist-related killings were committed in 2017
NYC terror suspects offers guilty plea in exchange for life
Lawyers for a man charged with killing eight people say he would plead guilty if the death penalty is not an option
New TSA camera scanner aims to spot concealed explosives
New technology is being tested to thwart attacks like the botched terror attempt in a New York City pedestrian tunnel
NYC bombing investigation
Terrorism charges have been filed against the suspect in Monday's attempted suicide bombing in New York City. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest details on the investigation.
Feds: Suspect taunted Trump before NYC subway bombing
Akayed Ullah allegedly posted statement on Facebook before attack, stating President Trump "failed to protect" nation
Meet the Port Authority officers who arrested NYC terror attack suspect
Sean Gallagher, Anthony Manfredini, Drew Preston and Jack Collins are hailed as heroes following Monday's attempted bombing
Police try to trace steps of suspect in NYC attack
Police are checking 6,000 security cameras after a pipe bomb explosion in New York City left at least five people injured Monday
NYC bombing: What we know about the suspect
Akayed Ullah was carrying an "improvised low-tech explosive device" when it went off in an underground pedestrian passageway, police say
NYC terror attack suspect claims he did it for ISIS
Man in custody Monday after blast in passageway between Times Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal subway stations
U.S.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to join Fox News as a contributor
Sanders is the third former Trump administration official to join Fox News Channel
Trump campaign holds events to celebrate Women's Equality Day
The campaign is holding 14 events in 13 states tonight to celebrate women's equality, with two events in North Carolina
MIT Media Lab researchers quit over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The famed technology research hub and its director took money from Epstein after he'd served time for sex offenses
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
NYPD commissioner opens up about "difficult" decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo
"I have to make decisions that are good for the whole city," James O'Neill said. "Not just for the police department"
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Inslee set to announce third term for Washington governor
Two people close to Inslee told The Associated Press that Inslee planned to make the announcement in an email to supporters.
Hotel cook arrested after allegedly planning mass shooting
Police seized multiple high-powered firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition
"There is a story to be told in New Mexico," official says of Epstein ranch
New Mexico's commissioner of public lands has turned over 400 pages of Epstein's property records that may contain names of his alleged co-conspirators
After leaving White House race, Hickenlooper announces Senate run
John Hickenlooper rolled out his Senate campaign bid after dropping out of the presidential race last week
Soldier's mother could be among the last to benefit from immigration program
The Trump administration is reviewing whether to end a program that helps undocumented family members of U.S. troops adjust their legal status
10 walk away unhurt after small jet slides off runway and burns
Aircraft had aborted its takeoff from small NorCal airport; "They're very, very lucky people," bystander says
"Lord, forgive them": Texas inmate's last words before execution
Larry Swearingen, 48, received a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the 1998 killing of 19-year-old Melissa Trotter
Mom claims fake Child Protective Services workers tried to take son
The alleged incident that took place in Washington state is every parent's nightmare
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Taliban says ending Afghanistan war "is very necessary"
U.S.-Taliban peace talks have been taking place in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar, where the group has a political office
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Rapidly decaying Titanic could disappear in decades
Explorers on the first manned voyage in nearly 15 years were astonished by the famous ship's rapid decay
U.S. athletes punished for protesting at Pan American Games
Fencer Race Imboden kneeled on the medal stand and hammer thrower Gwen Berry raised her fist during the national anthem and both face 12-month probation
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders to join Fox News as a contributor
Sanders is the third former Trump administration official to join Fox News Channel
Trump campaign holds events to celebrate Women's Equality Day
The campaign is holding 14 events in 13 states tonight to celebrate women's equality, with two events in North Carolina
MIT Media Lab researchers quit over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The famed technology research hub and its director took money from Epstein after he'd served time for sex offenses
Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
NYPD commissioner opens up about "difficult" decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo
"I have to make decisions that are good for the whole city," James O'Neill said. "Not just for the police department"
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders to join Fox News as a contributor
Sanders is the third former Trump administration official to join Fox News Channel
Trump campaign holds events to celebrate Women's Equality Day
The campaign is holding 14 events in 13 states tonight to celebrate women's equality, with two events in North Carolina
Inslee set to announce third term for Washington governor
Two people close to Inslee told The Associated Press that Inslee planned to make the announcement in an email to supporters.
After leaving White House race, Hickenlooper announces Senate run
John Hickenlooper rolled out his Senate campaign bid after dropping out of the presidential race last week
Soldier's mother could be among the last to benefit from immigration program
The Trump administration is reviewing whether to end a program that helps undocumented family members of U.S. troops adjust their legal status
Entertainment
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Taylor Swift plans to re-record earlier songs. Here's why:
Preview: Superstar tells "CBS Sunday Morning" she'll re-record the masters of her earlier songs to offset the impact of the sale of her original music label
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Sean Spicer joins "Dancing with the Stars" cast
ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars" is about to get a lot spicier in its 28th season
The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix
Documentary explores impact of globalization, centering on a closed Ohio plant that reopens under Chinese management
Rescue pup to star in "Lady and the Tramp" remake
Just last year, Monte was living in a shelter – now he's on the road to fame
Technology
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Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it
The fake notice has already fooled many of your friends and many celebrities
Facebook will let users see how company tracks them
Users will be able to disconnect their account from data Facebook gathers elsewhere on the web—after a wait period
More than 20 Texas local governments hit by ransomware attack
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Panthers are struggling to walk and officials don't know why
Trail footage shows kittens stumbling and falling down, as if unable to control their hind legs
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Health
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Vaping teen spends 10 days on a ventilator after lungs fail
"The major point that I would like to get across to parents is that e-cigarettes are not safe"
Reported illness among vapers reaches 150 possible cases
Health officials are now looking into more than 150 possible cases in 16 states
Study raises concerns about microplastics in drinking water
"If you ask somebody whether they'd like their water with or without plastic, I doubt you'd get any answer other than, 'hold the plastic, please!'"
Wisdom teeth removal contributes to opioid crisis, experts warn
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
Veteran's widow speaks out after former VA doctor charged in deaths
Wife of retired Army Sergeant Michael McCoy says he knew the Veterans Affairs "had failed him"
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China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions
MIT Media Lab researchers quit over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The famed technology research hub and its director took money from Epstein after he'd served time for sex offenses
The Fed says trade is main reason U.S. economy is slowing
While President Trump blasts Jerome Powell for slowdown, Fed officials put the blame squarely on trade tensions
How much a family with good health insurance spent last year
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Why Trump's payroll tax cut wouldn't do much for the economy
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
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Hotel cook arrested after allegedly planning mass shooting
Police seized multiple high-powered firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition
America's deadliest mass shootings
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"There is a story to be told in New Mexico," official says of Epstein ranch
New Mexico's commissioner of public lands has turned over 400 pages of Epstein's property records that may contain names of his alleged co-conspirators
Focus turns to Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch
In New Mexico, a high-ranking official says she's on a "mission for justice" over Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex abuse. The state commissioner of public lands has given investigators hundreds of pages of records on Epstein's New Mexico ranch. The documents may contain names of alleged co-conspirators. Mola Lenghi reports.
Parkland survivors unveil gun control plan
Student activists and survivors of the 2018 deadly mass shooting in Parkland, Florida -- including David Hogg -- are proposing bold action to reduce gun violence by half over the next decade. The initiative led by March for Our Lives -- the group of former Parkland students who have turned to promoting gun reform in the wake of the mass shooting -- is called the Peace Plan for a Safer America.
Space
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Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
Humanoid robot "commands" Russian rocket test flight
The humanoid robot is known as Skybot F-850 and as FEDOR; the test flight was needed to clear an upgraded Soyuz booster to launch human crews to the space station
Black hole possibly swallowed neutron star, causing ripples in space
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
Spacewalk installs key upgrade to station
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
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The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
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America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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Fallout at MIT over ties to Epstein
MIT is facing backlash after it was revealed the school took money from Jeffrey Epstein. At least two researchers have reportedly announced plans to resign from the MIT Media Lab in protest. Boston Globe reporter Deirdre Fernandes joined CBSN to discuss.
Amazon rainforest burning at record rate
As the Amazon rainforest continues to burn, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is walking back allegations that he blamed NGO's for setting the wildfires. His policies have led to a surge in deforestation and development in the Amazon. Wall Street Journal correspondent Samantha Pearson joined CBSN on the phone from Brazil to discuss the latest developments.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Trump's mixed messages on guns
President Trump has backed away from some of his stronger comments about gun background checks. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more on that and some of the other issues the president is speaking out about.
