CIA continues online campaign to recruit Russian spies, citing successes
A Kremlin spokesperson scoffed at the effort, noting that the social media platform X is banned in Russia.
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Bulletin warns of possible threats of violence
A law enforcement bulletin obtained by CBS News warns that lone actors, possibly inspired by the Israel-Hamas war, could seek to launch opportunistic attacks on public gatherings on U.S. soil. The bulletin stated that the threat of such attacks is "likely heightened" during the winter holidays. Catherine Herridge has details.
Report warns of rising foreign terror threats
A new intelligence report warns foreign terrorists may use the ongoing Israel-Hamas war to increase calls for violence during the holiday season in the U.S. Catherine Herridge has the details.
Israel-Hamas cease-fire set to end Wednesday
Hamas released 12 more hostages from captivity in Gaza on Tuesday. The cease-fire with Israel is expected to end on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Tel Aviv.
CIA director in Qatar for Hamas hostage talks
CIA Director Bill Burns returned to Qatar Tuesday for a new round of talks aimed at freeing more Hamas hostages held in Gaza. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis looks at what Burns is hoping to achieve.
CIA director returns to Qatar in push for broader hostage deal
The CIA director is visiting Doha, hoping to build on an existing agreement between Israel and Hamas that resulted in the release of dozens of hostages.
Israel sets war pauses amid global pressure
The White House said Thursday that Israel will pause its military operations for four hours daily in northern Gaza to allow civilians to obtain humanitarian aid. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta is in Jerusalem with the latest.
Biden names CIA Director William Burns to his cabinet
President Biden cited Burns' expertise and leadership in confronting a range of national security challenges, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing U.S. tension with China.
Report: U.S. intelligence acquires "significant amount" of personal data
The report outlined both privacy and counterintelligence concerns stemming from the ability of U.S. government agencies to acquire potentially sensitive personal information.
Prospect of Chinese spy base in Cuba unsettles Washington
Cuba may allow China to establish a facility on its territory capable of conducting electronic surveillance on the United States, CBS News has confirmed.
CIA seeks to recruit Russian spies with new video campaign
The two-minute video shows fictional Russian officers secretly contacting the CIA through its dark web portal.
CIA to change its handling of sexual assault, harassment allegations
The CIA's efforts to address internal sexual assault and harassment allegations have recently come under congressional scrutiny.
FBI's warrantless searches of Americans' data plummeted, report finds
The report comes amid an intensifying debate in Congress about the reauthorization of legal authorities permitted under Section 702 of FISA.
CIA clinical psychologist Ursula Wilder on profiling world leaders
Ursula Wilder, a clinical psychologist at the CIA, delves into the "dark tetrad" of personality — narcissism, paranoia, Machiavellianism and sadism — and how those traits can influence how leaders make decisions.
Rising concerns about Russia-China alliance
U.S. officials say China may assist Russia in the war in Ukraine by sending weapons. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest and how critics of President Biden are responding.
CIA chief: Next 6 months will be "critical" in Ukraine war
The CIA chief said that U.S. intelligence shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not serious about peace talks.
CIA director meets with Zelenskyy as U.S. sends more aid to Ukraine
Burns "reinforced our continued support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression," a U.S. official said.
What Hollywood gets right — and wrong — about the CIA
This week on "Intelligence Matters," host Michael Morell speaks with John Sipher and Jerry O'Shea, former CIA officers and co-founders of Spycraft Entertainment, about how Hollywood portrasy the CIA.
Inside the CIA's museum of spycraft
At the Central Intelligence Agency's headquarters in Langley, Virginia, a newly-redesigned museum – accessible only to authorized persons – chronicles the successes, failures and sacrifices of intelligence operatives through the years. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell gets a private tour with CIA director William Burns and finds out how compromising human intelligence sources can put American security, and the lives of CIA agents, at-risk.
Spycraft on display: A museum of CIA secrets
At the Central Intelligence Agency's headquarters in Langley, Virginia, a newly-redesigned museum – accessible only to authorized persons – chronicles the successes, failures and sacrifices of intelligence operatives through the years.
CIA director: Putin's military has many problems, "manpower only one of them"
"It's not as if throwing people like cannon fodder toward the front" will solve Putin's military issues in Ukraine, CIA Director Bill Burns said.
CIA unveils model of al Qaeda leader hideout used before deadly strike
The al-Zawahiri model home is the rare artifact that had been used by intelligence officers just weeks beforehand.
CIA director says ties between Russia, Iran suffer from "limits"
Burns' comments followed a rare visit by Putin this week to Tehran, where he met with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi, as well as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
French intel chief quits in suspected fallout for misjudging Putin's plan
As the U.S. predicted Russia was ready to invade Ukraine, France preferred to believe it wouldn't go that far.
Former CIA operative on Russia-Ukraine war
Russia claims to have captured the Black Sea port city of Kherson as the war in Ukraine continues to rage. Former CIA operative Lindsay Moran joined CBS News to discuss the latest.
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Trump hopes for Iran deal in 2 or 3 days, but war in Lebanon continues
Trump voices optimism for a "very good deal" with Iran in just a few days, as a tense truce between Israel and Iran appears to hold.
Platner seeks Maine Senate nomination and more primaries to watch today
Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
First-ever U.S. sea drone rescue for Apache crew near Strait of Hormuz
The cause of an Apache helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz that led to the U.S. military's first-ever sea drone rescue is under investigation.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
Raman defeats Pratt to face Bass in L.A. mayoral election, CBS News projects
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
Judge voids Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
Stellantis recalls more than 1 million Jeeps in U.S. it says could catch fire
Stellantis is recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators in the U.S. that could catch fire even when they're parked and turned off, federal regulators say.
President Trump booed by MSG crowd prior to Game 3 of NBA Finals
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
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U.S. bars entry of FIFA World Cup referee from Somalia
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
Former NY Knick, NJ Sen. Bill Bradley says Trump "second fiddle" at Game 3
"The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
OpenAI says it filed confidential IPO as it positions itself for AI arms race
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach?
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
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Pentagon adds Alibaba, others to list of sanctioned Chinese companies
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including tech giant Alibaba, to its list of Chinese military companies, keeping them from getting U.S. defense contracts.
Stellantis recalls more than 1 million Jeeps in U.S. it says could catch fire
Stellantis is recalling almost 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators in the U.S. that could catch fire even when they're parked and turned off, federal regulators say.
OpenAI says it filed confidential IPO as it positions itself for AI arms race
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach?
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
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Pentagon adds Alibaba, others to list of sanctioned Chinese companies
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including tech giant Alibaba, to its list of Chinese military companies, keeping them from getting U.S. defense contracts.
Platner seeks Maine Senate nomination and more primaries to watch today
Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
U.N. court chief prosecutor suspended over sexual misconduct allegations
Embattled International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended after the court's oversight body referred him for disciplinary proceedings.
President Trump booed by MSG crowd prior to Game 3 of NBA Finals
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
Raman defeats Pratt to face Bass in LA mayoral election, CBS News projects
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
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Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A breakthrough for Type 1 diabetes treatment
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
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Dogs help uncover record haul of drugs hidden in lumber
The drugs found in the lumber were mostly cocaine and ketamine, with an estimated retail value of $8.3 billion, officials said.
First-ever U.S. sea drone rescue for Apache crew near Strait of Hormuz
The cause of an Apache helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz that led to the U.S. military's first-ever sea drone rescue is under investigation.
Bear that caused panic and school closures captured in Japan
The bear sightings had forced the closure of all 94 public primary and middle schools in a city just north of Tokyo.
Drug suspects arrested after vehicle in high-speed chase hits pedestrians
One suspect drove a vehicle "at very high speed and recklessly, even hitting several local residents" before being stopped by authorities, officials said.
Teen charged over London arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances
18-year-old Subhan Ahmed allegedly assisted with the torching of four ambulances used by a Jewish volunteer organization
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Expert on UAPs, Spielberg's "Disclosure Day"
Garry Nolan, a professor of pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine and the executive director of the board for The Sol Foundation, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day," and its exploration of the existence of aliens on Earth.
Biggest winners from the 79th Tony Awards
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin breaks down the biggest wins and performances from the 79th Tony Awards.
Steven Spielberg talks "Disclosure Day"
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg talks to CBS News about his 34th feature film, "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if all of the evidence about UFOs and alien life was released to the entire world and proved we are not alone. He also discusses his opinion on aliens, saying they "have been here and they are here."
Highlights from the Tony Awards
At Broadway's biggest night, "Schmigadoon!" took home the award for best musical. Meanwhile, "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tony Awards, the most of the night. Jamie Wax has more on the winners and top moments.
Tony Awards honor "Schmigadoon!" and more. See the full winners list.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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New Apple features to keep kids safe
Apple is rolling out an update with new parental controls to help navigate screen time and keep kids safe. Jo Ling Kent explains the changes.
How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
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.
Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach?
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
Tackling job search struggles
LinkedIn's latest workforce report found hiring rates are nearly 5% lower than a year ago. Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career expert, explains how job applicants can break through the market, using AI when applying and more.
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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
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Dogs help uncover record haul of drugs hidden in lumber
The drugs found in the lumber were mostly cocaine and ketamine, with an estimated retail value of $8.3 billion, officials said.
Drug suspects arrested after vehicle in high-speed chase hits pedestrians
One suspect drove a vehicle "at very high speed and recklessly, even hitting several local residents" before being stopped by authorities, officials said.
Court appearance for fake boarding pass suspect
A man appeared in a Houston courtroom Monday after he was removed from a United Airlines flight last month for allegedly getting on the plane with a fake boarding pass. Jason Allen reports.
Chaos after mass shooting at Ohio festival
At least 12 people were injured during a mass shooting at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials say. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
12 hurt in "gunfight" at Ohio festival, police say
Twelve people were injured, two of them critically, in what police are calling a "gunfight" that broke out at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday. Jonah Kaplan reports.
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Oprah Daily editor on journey to motherhood
Paulie Dibner, the executive editor of Oprah Daily, speaks with "CBS Mornings" about her transformative journey to motherhood after years of fertility complications and details where she found an unexpected source of healing.
Maine's Graham Platner remains defiant
Graham Platner remains defiant as he heads into the Maine Democratic Senate primary despite multiple controversies emerging linked to his past. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Shark attack at Navy Base marina
Officials say an employee at a Navy Base marina in Panama City, Florida, was taking a swim during his lunch break when he was attacked by a shark on Monday. The man sustained injuries to both arms and was taken to a nearby hospital.
Latest news on Graham Platner's Maine primary
Graham Platner's Maine primary to win the Democratic Senate nomination is occurring as more details about his past continue to emerge. Key races are also occurring in South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota. CBS News' Fin Gómez, Skyler Henry and Anthony Salvanto have the latest.
Guide to mass transit at World Cup
Eleven U.S. cities over the next few weeks will host thousands of World Cup fans. But getting to the games won't be cheap in some cities. Kris Van Cleave reports.