Watchdog finds DHS falls short in addressing domestic terrorism threat
DHS has no "long-term approach" to countering domestic terrorism, report says.
Terrorism In The U.S.
Buffalo victim's son pleads with senators to address domestic terrorism
Garnell Whitfield Jr.'s mother, Ruth Whitfield, was among the 10 people who was fatally shot in an attack at a grocery store in Buffalo last month.
Accused Buffalo gunman charged with terrorism motivated by hate
The 25-count indictment also contains charges of murder and attempted murder as a hate crime and weapons possession.
Senate fails to advance domestic terrorism bill over GOP opposition
The vote to begin debate failed by a margin of 47 to 47, falling short of the 60-vote threshold needed to overcome Republican opposition.
House OK's domestic terrorism bill in wake of Buffalo shooting
The measure's sponsors say it would fill intel-sharing gaps among the Justice Department, Department of Homeland Security and the FBI.
Chris Wray on rising violence in the U.S. and domestic terrorism
The director told 60 Minutes why he thinks violent crime has risen across the country and shared what the FBI learned about intelligence gathering from January 6th.
Director Christopher Wray lays out the FBI's major challenges
In a rare interview, Wray speaks with Scott Pelley about how the bureau is engaging the war in Ukraine while fighting rising violence at home and foreign and domestic terrorism.
Inside America's efforts to avoid a new bin Laden, or "someone worse"
You may hear little about terror in Africa, but U.S. military commanders there say our enemies are "growing," and "it's only a matter of time" before they target America.
Justice Department to form new domestic terrorism unit
"The threat posed by domestic terrorism is on the rise," Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
FBI has more than doubled domestic terrorism caseload
"Today, terrorism moves at the speed of social media," FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress on Tuesday.
Garland unveils plan to combat domestic terrorism
As the administration unveiled its domestic terrorism strategy, the FBI warned that disgruntled QAnon believers might progress from "digital soldiers" to creating real-world violence.
DHS warns violent extremists may exploit easing of COVID restrictions
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a terrorism advisory warning of "increasingly complex and volatile" domestic threats.
New intel report warns domestic terrorism poses "elevated threat"
Factors including COVID-19 and "emboldening" effect of the Capitol riots will "almost certainly" spur domestic violent extremists to engage in more violence.
FBI director says Capitol attack was "domestic terrorism"
Wray appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee in his first testimony since the January 6 riots.
Trio hoped Virginia gun rally would spark "civil war": Feds
Federal prosecutors argued that the men, who were arrested last week, should be detained pending trial, indicating they are a part of a "domestic terrorism investigation."
N.J. man scouted potential terror targets in 3 cities, feds say
Prosecutors allege Alexei Saab, aiding Hezbollah, took photos or video of landmarks in New York, Boston and Washington including Statue of Liberty, Fenway Park and White House
Mechanic charged with sabotaging flight may have ISIS ties
In July, Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani allegedly tried to interfere with a plane's navigation system
N.Y. teen charged with planning knife or bomb attack
Awais Chudhary faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted
Suspect arrested for plotting NYC attack in the name of ISIS
Sources say he was planning an attack in the New York City borough of Queens
Politicians pushing for laws to address domestic terrorism
Arizona Republican Senator Martha McSally intends to introduce legislation when Congress returns in September
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
Crime
Texas woman accused of kidnapping migrant baby and holding him for ransom
The woman claimed her husband was in trouble with the Mexican mafia and that the child had been sent to her by a man in Mexico.
Angelina Jolie details abuse allegations against Brad Pitt in new court filing
A representative for Pitt, who was not authorized to speak publicly, strongly denied Jolie's allegations and called them "another rehash that only harms the family."
Judge tosses charges against 7 people in Flint water crisis
The judge's dismissal was significant but not a complete surprise after the Michigan Supreme Court in June unanimously said a different judge acting as a one-person grand jury had no authority to issue indictments.
Remains identified as those of 14-year-old girl missing since 1969
State police are asking for the public's help to find the individual responsible for her death.
Student shot outside Boston high school by suspected classmate, authorities say
Police arrested a suspect after the shooting took place on Tuesday morning. That individual is also a student at Jeremiah E. Burke High School, authorities said.
Northeastern University employee charged in campus bomb hoax
Jason Duhaime was arrested in Texas without incident on Tuesday and will appear before a judge in San Antonio later in the day.
Woman convicted of killing expectant mother to take her unborn baby
The verdict of a jury of six men and six women came after three weeks of sometimes grisly testimony.
Alabama sets execution date in 1988 contract killing of pastor's wife
A judge overrode the jury's recommendation of a life sentence and sentenced Smith to death
Sheriff pleads for help finding 4 kidnapped family members and their abductor
Authorities in Merced County in Central California say the four, including an infant, were taken from a business there and the abductor is likely armed and dangerous.
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Aaron Judge breaks American League home run record
Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season, passing Roger Maris' mark of 61 home runs set in 1961.
Texas woman accused of kidnapping migrant baby and holding him for ransom
The woman claimed her husband was in trouble with the Mexican mafia and that the child had been sent to her by a man in Mexico.
Medical associations ask Garland to probe threats over gender-affirming care
Three major medical associations wrote to the attorney general requesting the investigation.
Health officials warn severe flu season is coming, urge vaccinations
Health officials are worried about a false sense of security after two milder flu seasons due to COVID precautions.
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in review of documents seized in Mar-a-Lago search
The former president blasted the National Archives in a statement Tuesday.
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Musk's plan to end Russian war infuriates Ukraine on Twitter
Musk has gotten into a Twitter tussle with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the billionaire's divisive proposal.
Stocks roar back, posting third-best October debut since 1930
Dow has soared more than 1,500 points in two days, regaining some ground lost in the previous two weeks.
Judge will soon decide the fate of Biden's student loan plan
Three lawsuits have surfaced aiming to block President Biden's plan to forgive billions of dollars in student debt.
Half of Americans say upward mobility is out of reach today
Most people say it's harder to own a home or raise a family these days, crimping their standard of living.
"Skimpflation" is here — and it's hitting food, hotels and more
Consumer advocates say some companies are reformulating products to use cheaper ingredients — but charging the same price.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in review of documents seized in Mar-a-Lago search
The former president blasted the National Archives in a statement Tuesday.
$625-million Ukraine arms package includes more long-range rocket systems
This is the first arms package since the end of July to include High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from current U.S. stock for Ukraine.
Abortion rights key in Arizona governor's race
A judge in Pima County ruled that Arizona can enforce a near-total ban on abortions.
Judge will soon decide the fate of Biden's student loan plan
Three lawsuits have surfaced aiming to block President Biden's plan to forgive billions of dollars in student debt.
Judge tosses charges against 7 people in Flint water crisis
The judge's dismissal was significant but not a complete surprise after the Michigan Supreme Court in June unanimously said a different judge acting as a one-person grand jury had no authority to issue indictments.
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Medical associations ask Garland to probe threats over gender-affirming care
Three major medical associations wrote to the attorney general requesting the investigation.
Health officials warn severe flu season is coming, urge vaccinations
Health officials are worried about a false sense of security after two milder flu seasons due to COVID precautions.
Officials urge shots ahead of more severe flu season
This flu season could be particularly nasty after two milder flu seasons due to COVID precautions. Health officials are urging people to get their annual flu shot sooner rather than later. Dr. Jon LaPook shares more.
CDC drops COVID-19 travel notices for individual countries
Agency will only post a travel notice if a new coronavirus variant alters its health recommendations for any countries.
Abortion care startup touts the merits of telemedicine
Abortion pill provider reports big increase in online traffic — and high anxiety among patients — after Roe was struck down.
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$625-million Ukraine arms package includes more long-range rocket systems
This is the first arms package since the end of July to include High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from current U.S. stock for Ukraine.
Russian cosmonaut to fly aboard U.S. spacecraft for first time since 2002
38-year-old Anna Kikina is the only active-duty female in Russia's cosmonaut corps.
Even as 130 are killed, young Iranians risk it all to demand change
"They can't arrest all of us," declared one of the many young women who've joined mass protests demanding an end to Iran's repressive regime.
At least 4 dead, dozens stuck after avalanche in Himalayas
The avalanche struck the 5,670-metre Mount Draupadi ka Danda-II.
Video shows Russia moving items belonging to nuclear weapons unit
An analyst says the video shared online "is a very good example of Russian strategy" but not necessarily an imminent threat.
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Angelina Jolie details abuse allegations against Brad Pitt in new court filing
A representative for Pitt, who was not authorized to speak publicly, strongly denied Jolie's allegations and called them "another rehash that only harms the family."
Kanye West faces backlash for wearing "White Lives Matter" shirt
Alongside him was conservative commentator Candace Owens, who wore the same shirt in white.
Lizzo invited to James Madison's house after playing his 200-year-old flute
Staff at the Virginia house and museum, called Montpelier, tweeted about the singer after her iconic flute performance.
Will Smith's first movie since Oscars slap will be released in December
Smith posted a trailer of "Emancipation" and called it the "hardest movie I've ever made."
Loretta Lynn, country music queen, dies at age 90
Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
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Elon Musk proposes closing Twitter takeover deal
Elon Musk has again changed his mind about buying Twitter and now wants to go through with the $44 billion purchase.
Musk proposes going ahead with $44 billion Twitter purchase
Tesla CEO had faced long odds of convincing a court to let him walk away from his $44 billion acquisition.
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.
Occupant's phone alerts responders to car crash that killed 6 in their 20s
The car hit a tree in Lincoln, Neb. Police said an iPhone detected the impact and called responders automatically when the phone's owner didn't respond.
Bullseye! How DART hit an asteroid 7 million miles away
NASA's mission to change an asteroid's path, as a test of a way to deflect planetary objects that threaten Earth, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away. Correspondent David Pogue looks at what the results of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), and its new technologies, may mean for future missions.
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Russian cosmonaut to fly aboard U.S. spacecraft for first time since 2002
38-year-old Anna Kikina is the only active-duty female in Russia's cosmonaut corps.
American among three sharing Nobel Prize in physics for their work on quantum mechanics
The prize went to John F. Clauser and two others for their work on quantum information science, which has significant applications, for instance, in encryption and quantum computing.
DART mission: How NASA hit the bullseye
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test, aimed at changing an asteroid's path as a method of protecting Earth from asteroid strikes, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away.
Bullseye! How DART hit an asteroid 7 million miles away
NASA's mission to change an asteroid's path, as a test of a way to deflect planetary objects that threaten Earth, succeeded at striking a tiny moonlet 7 million miles away. Correspondent David Pogue looks at what the results of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), and its new technologies, may mean for future missions.
Rising temperatures impact California tomatoes
One in four of all tomatoes on the planet are grown in the state of California. With temperatures increasing across the country, California tomato farmers are now experiencing significant loss in their crop yields. CBS Bay Area's Elizabeth Cook has the story.
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Texas woman accused of kidnapping migrant baby and holding him for ransom
The woman claimed her husband was in trouble with the Mexican mafia and that the child had been sent to her by a man in Mexico.
Angelina Jolie details abuse allegations against Brad Pitt in new court filing
A representative for Pitt, who was not authorized to speak publicly, strongly denied Jolie's allegations and called them "another rehash that only harms the family."
Judge tosses charges against 7 people in Flint water crisis
The judge's dismissal was significant but not a complete surprise after the Michigan Supreme Court in June unanimously said a different judge acting as a one-person grand jury had no authority to issue indictments.
Remains identified as those of 14-year-old girl missing since 1969
State police are asking for the public's help to find the individual responsible for her death.
Student shot outside Boston high school by suspected classmate, authorities say
Police arrested a suspect after the shooting took place on Tuesday morning. That individual is also a student at Jeremiah E. Burke High School, authorities said.
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Atlas 5 launches two SES communications satellites
The new SES satellites are part of a push by the FCC to free up the airwaves for 5G mobile networks.
Crew flies to Florida ahead of launch to International Space Station
The Crew 5 flight to the ISS features the first Russian to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
NASA, SpaceX study options for Hubble reboost
A Crew Dragon flight to boost Hubble's altitude could extend its useful life by a decade or more.
3 space station cosmonauts return to Earth after 195-day mission
The return of the Soyuz crew sets the stage for a SpaceX Crew Dragon launch next week.
Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
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How investigators solved the Hargan killings
A deeper look into the shooting deaths of Pam and Helen Hargan.
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Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
50 surprising things Americans actually agree on
The USA might seem more divided than ever, but there are some issues that unite us.
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Loretta Lynn, queen of country music, dies at 90
Loretta Lynn, a coal miner's daughter with no formal music training, became one of the biggest names in country music. She died at age 90. Norah O'Donnell takes a look back on her life and career.
Elon Musk proposes closing Twitter takeover deal
Elon Musk has again changed his mind about buying Twitter and now wants to go through with the $44 billion purchase.
2 more cases linked to suspected serial killer
Newly released video shows a person of interest as police search for a suspected serial killer in California.
Navy SEALs tear gas video prompts investigation
A video of Navy SEAL recruits being tear gassed while ordered to sing "Happy Birthday" has triggered an investigation into its selection course. David Martin reports.
Midterm races heat up in Arizona
As the midterms approach, a key race for governor is playing out in Arizona. Republican Kari Lake, who has repeated false claims about the 2020 election, is facing Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs. Ed O'Keefe, CBS News' senior White House and political correspondent, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the race.