Inspector general testifies on Russia investigation
The FBI was under fire after an inspector general's report found serious flaws and falsified documents in its probe of the 2016 election. Catherine Herridge has the details.
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ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: Lesley Stahl asks YouTube's CEO if the company's doing enough to curb hate speech, Anderson Cooper reports on Seattle's homeless crisis and Scott Pelley visits the mysterious holy site of Lalibela
60 Minutes FOIA request denied by DOJ
In a denied Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, 60 Minutes asked the FBI and DOJ to unmask a 2016 candidate who asked for and received hacked information on their opponent
60 Minutes FOIA request denied by DOJ
In a denied Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, "60 Minutes" asked the FBI and DOJ to unmask a 2016 candidate who asked for and received hacked information on their opponent. DOJ official John Demers wouldn't comment on the candidate when asked about the matter by "60 Minutes."
Trump's 2016 Facebook aide flips sides
A former Facebook employee once hailed as an "MVP" of the Trump campaign is now working against the president. A member of Facebook's ad sales team in 2016, James Barnes is now working with a liberal group to prevent Mr. Trump from winning a second term. The Wall Street Journal's Deepa Seetharaman spoke to Barnes and she joined CBSN with the details.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: Bill Whitaker reports on how the Russians hacked the 2016 election, a widow tells Sharyn Alfonsi the story behind a heartbreaking photo, and Lesley Stahl shows how scientists are using brain imaging to try to read minds
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: Bill Whitaker reports on how the Russians hacked the 2016 election, a widow tells Sharyn Alfonsi the story behind a heartbreaking photo, and Lesley Stahl shows how scientists are using brain imaging to try to read minds
The Russian Hack, Tania’s Story, Mind Reading
The case against Russian agents accused of interfering in the 2016 election; Then, a widow recalls how her husband and daughter drowned in the Rio Grande; And, how MRI scans are showing scientists the physical makeup of our thoughts
How the Russians hacked the 2016 election
Twelve Russian military officers have been indicted for breaking into the Democratic Party's computers, stealing compromising information and selectively releasing it to undermine candidates. Bill Whitaker reports on the case against them
How the Russians hacked the 2016 election
Twelve Russian military officers have been indicted for breaking into the Democratic Party's computers, stealing compromising information and selectively releasing it to undermine candidates. Bill Whitaker reports on the case against them.
Reporting on hacked political documents
Politico Senior Writer Marc Caputo says the decision to use excerpts from Russian-hacked documents during the 2016 election was justified because the information was true and newsworthy.
DOJ Official: 2016 Russian election hack looked to hurt Clinton
U.S. Assistant Attorney General John Demers tells 60 Minutes the 2016 Russian election hack was "certainly looking to hurt Hillary Clinton."
DOJ: 2016 election hack looked to hurt Clinton
The United States Department of Justice tells 60 Minutes that 2016 Russian election hack was "certainly looking to hurt Hillary Clinton"
60 Minutes goes inside Russia's 2016 election hacking
The Justice Department official overseeing the case against 12 Russian intelligence agents who were indicted for hacking the 2016 election says he believes he could prove the agents' guilt before a jury. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday
DOJ officials on Russian election hacking
The Justice Department official overseeing the case against 12 Russian intelligence agents who were indicted for hacking the 2016 election says he believes he could prove the agents' guilt before a jury. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday
Hill: Russian interference is "beyond dispute"
Fiona Hill, the former top Russia expert on the National Security Council, testified Thursday: "Some of you on this committee appear to believe that Russia and its security services did not conduct a campaign against our country - that perhaps, somehow, for some reason, Ukraine did. This is a fictional narrative that has been perpetrated and propagated by the Russian security services themselves."
Day 5, Part 4: Hill's opening statement
Fiona Hill, a former senior director on Russia at the National Security Council, pushed back Thursday against the unfounded theory that Ukrainian officials sought to interfere in the 2016 election, and said the Russian government spreads disinformation by operating "like a Super PAC." Watch her opening statement in the fifth day of public impeachment hearings.
Taylor: Trump felt Ukrainians "owed" him
William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, said Wednesday that President Trump felt "wronged" by Ukrainians over the 2016 election, and believed they "owed" him investigations into the Bidens and Burisma. Taylor said he came to believe this following a discussion with the U.S. delegation to President Zelensky's inauguration in May.
Steve Bannon to testify in Roger Stone trial
Federal prosecutors in Roger Stone's trial told jurors they plan to call several high-profile witnesses to the stand, including Steve Bannon. Prosecutors revealed new details about Stone's contacts with Trump campaign officials before and after the release of stolen Democratic National Committee emails in 2016, including several phone calls Stone had with then-candidate Donald Trump.
Trump's calendar supports groping claim, says accuser's lawyer
Summer Zervos is one of more than a dozen women who came forward during his 2016 presidential campaign with allegations of sexual misconduct
State Department cites 38 people in Clinton email investigation
Some of the current and former State Department officials cited may face disciplinary action
Senators warn of more Russian interference
A new report by the Senate Intelligence Committee revealed bipartisan concern that Russia will meddle in the 2020 campaign. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN to discuss committee members' recommendations for the government and for Silicon Valley to combat the growing threat.
Senate Intel report warns Russia's 2016 playbook offers roadmap for 2020
The report reinforces the intelligence community's previous conclusions that Russia tried to harm Hillary Clinton's presidential candidacy while boosting Donald Trump's
Facebook pressured on hate speech policies at civil rights town hall
At a town hall with Facebook executives, civil rights leaders pressed the social media giant to further address hate speech. This comes just days after Facebook announced that it wouldn't block any content posted by politicians, including content that violates hate speech rules. Color Of Change president Rashan Robinson speaks with CBSN about Facebook's policies.
Russia accuses U.S. of meddling
The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused the United States of promoting an unregistered opposition protest after the embassy posted a warning for American citizens to stay away from the route. The Washington Post's Will Englund speaks with CBSN about why the accusations are significant in the wake of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election.
Trump meets Texas flood victims' families, expressing "anguish of our entire nation"
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump visited Central Texas Friday to survey the devastation wrought by last week's deadly flooding.
The secret double life of Thomas Crooks, Trump's would-be assassin
A monthslong investigation by CBS News punctures Thomas Crooks' secrecy to reveal the broadest portrait yet of the lonesome young student who tried to kill President Trump.
FBI's Dan Bongino stays home from work amid clash over Epstein probe
A review of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a conflict between Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, sources say.
Trump judge pick declines to rule out 3rd Trump term, denounce Jan. 6 rioters
Emil Bove declined to rule out the possibility of a third Trump term and did not denounce the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol in a questionnaire submitted to a Senate panel.
Federal judge orders ICE to halt immigration raids in Southern California
The ACLU's federal lawsuit claims the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement operations violate the Constitution.
Plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind thrown out by appeals court
The decision undoes an attempt to wrap up more than two decades of military prosecution beset by legal and logistical troubles.
About 200 arrested in immigration raids on Southern California farms, feds say
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, dies at 83
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died.
State Department enacts widespread layoffs, cutting 1,353 staff
The involuntary staff reductions include 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service employees, according to a notice sent to employees Friday morning.
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About 200 arrested in immigration raids on Southern California farms, feds say
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
How a young man's brilliance was unlocked by his father's persistence
Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking autistic teen, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his brilliance was suddenly unlocked by his father with the help of Viraj's right thumb.
Secret Service bolsters security with drones, mobile command posts following Butler
CBS News was taken inside the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to see the agency's newest eyes in the sky, a fleet of military-grade drones that reimagine aerial reconnaissance in a post-Butler era.
David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, dies at 83
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died.
FBI's Dan Bongino stays home from work amid clash over Epstein probe
A review of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a conflict between Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, sources say.
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Brazil warns of retaliatory levies against U.S. if Trump imposes 50% tariff
Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.
Unlucky in love? AI dating apps promise to help you up your game.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
Recent college graduates face a new obstacle in finding a job: AI
Unemployment is rising among recent college grads as employers turn to artificial intelligence to handle entry-level work.
How Trump's "big, beautiful bill" affects student loans
New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.
Why Myanmar's military ruler has welcomed Trump's tariff warning letter
The U.S. has sanctioned Myanmar's military junta and refused to acknowledge its rule, so Mr. Trump's personal letter to its leader was welcomed, despite the subject.
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About 200 arrested in immigration raids on Southern California farms, feds say
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Secret Service bolsters security with drones, mobile command posts following Butler
CBS News was taken inside the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to see the agency's newest eyes in the sky, a fleet of military-grade drones that reimagine aerial reconnaissance in a post-Butler era.
David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, dies at 83
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died.
FBI's Dan Bongino stays home from work amid clash over Epstein probe
A review of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a conflict between Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, sources say.
Plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind thrown out by appeals court
The decision undoes an attempt to wrap up more than two decades of military prosecution beset by legal and logistical troubles.
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COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
HHS facing billion-dollar backlog of delayed grants after DOGE
Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.
CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 youth have prediabetes, but experts question the data
The new federal estimates are spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health officials are handling research.
Who's policing opioid settlement spending? A crowdsourced database might help.
Billions in opioid settlement money was meant to be spent on treating and preventing addiction — but what happens if it's misspent?
Tick bites are causing a spike in ER visits this year. Experts explain why.
Emergency room visits for tick bites this year are at the highest levels since 2019, especially in the Northeast, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Air India plane's fuel switches were cut off before crash, report finds
The 15-page report released Friday by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau found that the cutoff switches for both engines were switched within one second.
Brazil warns of retaliatory levies against U.S. if Trump imposes 50% tariff
Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.
Lufthansa CEO's wife involved in fatal car accident in Italy
Vivian Spohr, the wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, released a statement following the death of a 24-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle in Sardinia.
Couple's message in a bottle found 13 years later 2,000 miles away
Brad and Anita Squires cast a message in a bottle from Newfoundland in 2012. It was found more than a decade later.
"Personal revenge" likely motive in mayor's murder, police say
Mayor Francisco Martinez was arrested in 2015 for allegedly trying to kill a daughter's boyfriend with a machete, police said.
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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Broadway hit "Purpose"
"Purpose," a powerful Broadway family drama about legacy and faith, took home two awards at last month's Tonys. The man behind it, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, spoke to CBS News.
Comedian Patton Oswalt shares nostalgia behind audio-only special
Patton Oswalt spoke with "CBS Mornings" about his new project "Black Coffee and Ice Water," how it discusses life with a teenager and his daughter's reaction to his work.
Megan Piphus on new children's album
Megan Piphus, known for ventriloquism and as Gabrielle on "Sesame Street," is out with a new children's album called "Cinderella Sweep." Her songs cover a wide range of life lessons for kids from learning your ABCs to self love.
"Superman" expectations at box office
With the release of "Superman," which stars David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, the DC comics universe is looking to jumpstart its rivalry with Marvel, which has dominated the box office since 2007.
Comedian Patton Oswalt talks new project
Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt is recording his new audible original "Black Coffee and Ice Water" this weekend in New York City. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about the project, parenting a teenager and more.
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Secret Service adds drones, mobile command posts
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
Unlucky in love? AI dating apps promise to help you up your game.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles
Elon Musk said his AI chatbot Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles by next week, just days after the bot unleashed an antisemitic rant on his social media platform X. The announcement also came after Musk unveiled the latest iteration of the chatbot called Grok 4. Bloomberg News technology editor Sarah Frier joins CBS News to discuss.
Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job searches
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
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How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
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Corey Comperatore's sister tragedy in Butler
Corey Comperatore's sister, Kelly Comperatore Meeder, is speaking out a year after her brother was killed during an assassination attempt against then-candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, during a 2024 campaign event. CBS News' Jennifer Borrasso and Scott MacFarlane report.
"Personal revenge" likely motive in mayor's murder, police say
Mayor Francisco Martinez was arrested in 2015 for allegedly trying to kill a daughter's boyfriend with a machete, police said.
Father kills teen daughter over her TikTok account, police say
According to police, investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter "for honor" and the victim's family initially tried to portray the murder as a suicide.
Possible breakthrough in search for dozens allegedly killed by rogue cops
Fifteen police officers are under investigation over a spate of mysterious disappearances in 2022 in the country's huge cockfighting industry.
Stowaway faces sentencing
57-year-old Svetlana Dali, the woman charged after she allegedly snuck on a flight to Paris from New York City, is expecting her sentence. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Want to own a huge chunk of Mars? It'll likely cost you up to $4 million
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars is expected to fetch up to $4 million when it goes up for auction later this month at Sotheby's.
Webb telescope captures images of new stars forming in Cat's Paw Nebula
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
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Summer music heats up 2025
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Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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From the archives: David Gergen on leadership
David Gergen, who had long served as an advisor to presidents of both parties, died on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the age of 83. In this "Sunday Morning" interview that originally aired May 8, 2022, Gergen told CBS News' Robert Acosta he believed the older generation running Washington should step aside for younger leadership. He also discussed his book, "Hearts Touched With Fire: How Great Leaders Are Made," and about the current state of American democracy.
Previewing Wimbledon tennis finals
The stage is set for an electric final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London this weekend. Carlos Alcaraz will take on Jannik Sinner in the men's final, and Amanda Anisimova faces Iga Świątek in the women's. The Athletic senior tennis writer Matthew Futterman joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Reflecting on the heroism shown during the floods
As Americans grapple with the tragedy and aftermath of the devastating floods in Texas, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois reflects on how everyday people joined together to help their neighbors in their darkest hours.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Broadway hit "Purpose"
"Purpose," a powerful Broadway family drama about legacy and faith, took home two awards at last month's Tonys. The man behind it, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, spoke to CBS News.
How a father unlocked his son's brilliance
Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking Massachusetts teen with autism, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his father suddenly unlocked his brilliance with the help of Viraj's right thumb. Now, he's headed to MIT, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Steve Hartman has his extraordinary story.