Lawmaker says "being weak" trapped him in alleged sexting scam
British police are investigating explicit messages sent to a lawmaker as part of an alleged sexting scam targeting politicians.
British police are investigating explicit messages sent to a lawmaker as part of an alleged sexting scam targeting politicians.
The Justice Department accused the individuals of targeting U.S. businesses and political officials to promote the Chinese government's "economic espionage and foreign intelligence objectives."
As U.S. lawmakers move forward with legislation that could potentially ban TikTok, China is warning of repercussions. Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News senior foreign correspondent, and Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins to unpack the larger national security threat TikTok could pose to the U.S.
U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials are testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee Monday as part of an annual assessment on worldwide threats. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis reports.
The insurance giant recently purchased Change Healthcare, a company unknown to most Americans, which reportedly suffered a cyberattack.
Several small pharmacies in the Midwest and California reported problems filling prescriptions after an ongoing cybersecurity issue at Change Healthcare.
The White House confirmed Thursday that the House Intelligence Committee chairman's cryptic warning about a "serious national security threat" has to do with Russia developing a space-based anti-satellite weapon that would violate a treaty banning nuclear weapons in space. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has the details.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress that Chinese hackers have positioned themselves to wreak havoc on U.S. infrastructure. CBS News cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs joins to assess the threat.
Hackers backed by the Chinese government are targeting U.S. water treatment plants and electrical grids, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers.
Beijing authorities say they've figured out how to trace people using Apple's encrypted AirDrop service, which they say facilitates "transmission of inappropriate information."
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
Starting Dec. 1, Google will delete accounts that haven't been used in two years, which could impact photos, emails and more.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency -- or CISA -- has launched its first nationwide public service announcement. The PSA aims to teach Americans basic cybersecurity habits in order to stay safe online. Jen Easterly, CISA director, joins CBS News to share tips on how you can protect yourself while using the internet.
The Better Business Bureau is warning Prime Day shoppers to be on the lookout for phishing schemes, fake websites and other scams.
The U.S. is working to understand the full scale of a cyber security attack that hit a number of government agencies. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says it is providing support to several federal agencies experiencing what it described as "intrusions." CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more on the attack that's affecting universities and state governments as well.
Victims include Johns Hopkins University, the University of Georgia, the BBC and British Airways.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority carries hundreds of thousands of people a day.
Google account holders can now use passkeys instead of passwords to login to their accounts. Google says passkeys are safer than passwords and resistant to phishing.
In a statement, Bain & Company said it was "cooperating as appropriate with the Chinese authorities," as business ties are strained amid mounting U.S.-China tension.
"Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices," the FBI Denver office tweeted in a general alert.
NordVPN may be your best bet for online privacy and freedom from worry over hackers, here's where you can get it.
DC Health Link is the health insurance marketplace for Washington, D.C., and is used by many White House staffers and their families.
"Project Clover" is intended to strengthen existing protections for user data in Europe.
The new framework, led by the Office of the National Cyber Director, calls out China, Russia, Iran and North Korea for aggressive cyber tactics.
Several countries and territories share U.S. officials' concern that data TikTok controls could end up in the hands of China's government.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
Former Spirit AeroSystems worker Santiago Paredes was responsible for checking 737 Max fuselages before they were shipped to Boeing.
The Biden administration is planning to announce a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear said in a statement that "the issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health."
Wednesday's deadly weather comes after a series of deadly and powerful tornadoes struck the Midwest on Monday and Tuesday.
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
Judge Scott McAfee allowed District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case involving former President Donald Trump if Nathan Wade resigned, which he did.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Wednesday's deadly weather comes after a series of deadly and powerful tornadoes struck the Midwest on Monday and Tuesday.
A sting, part of "Operation MetaPhile," led to the arrests of two men at the same New Mexico motel Tuesday.
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
Former Spirit AeroSystems worker Santiago Paredes was responsible for checking 737 Max fuselages before they were shipped to Boeing.
Justice Department accuses Hyundai Capital America of failing to obtain court orders before repossessing service members' cars.
The median U.S. rent now hovers around $2,000 a month, consuming a growing chunk of people's paychecks.
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
If it feels like everyone in New York City is richer than you, it's because they probably are.
The cost to buy a home is historically high, but Congress and the administration can do much more, experts say.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
The Biden administration is planning to announce a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear said in a statement that "the issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health."
The cost to buy a home is historically high, but Congress and the administration can do much more, experts say.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
The trend of teens and tweens obsessing over skin care is "at its max," one dermatologist says.
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful" flame retardants.
Four flight attendants who worked at major international airlines and flew from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic were charged for allegedly smuggling drug money.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games but his spokesman said he will not meet with his father, King Charles III.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Nearly 400 municipalities have been affected by the worst natural calamity ever to hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.
Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
As part of AAPI month, "CBS Mornings" partnered with the organization Gold House to celebrate its A 100 list, which recognizes this year's most impactful Asian-Pacific leaders. One of the honorees is actor Hoa Xuande. You may recognize him for his lead role in the HBO show "The Sympathizer." He stars alongside Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. Jo Ling Kent met the rising star, whose unlikely Hollywood journey shows no signs of stopping.
Billboard's Carl Lamarre joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the heated feud between hip-hop artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Santiago Paredes spent a decade doing final inspections on 737 fuselages for Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's largest suppliers. He says he filed an ethics complaint when his managers asked him to speed up inspections about where he was finding issues, and when he was ignored, he eventually resigned. He spoke exclusively to Kris Van Cleave.
TikTok filed a lawsuit over U.S. legislation that could ban the social media app. It says a new law demanding it sever ties with the Chinese government is unconstitutional and is a free speech issue. However, supporters of the law say it's essential for national security.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
Four flight attendants who worked at major international airlines and flew from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic were charged for allegedly smuggling drug money.
A man was convicted in the 2001 murder of Amanda Gonzales, a U.S. Army soldier who was 19 at the time of her death.
Indian police have arrested the parents of a 6-year-old deaf and nonverbal boy who's body was found in a canal with signs of a crocodile attack.
The worker stabbed a woman and two guards who tried to intervene before being subdued and held in a "shipboard jail," the affidavit says.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
The Biden campaign continued its focus on abortion rights Wednesday, with Vice President Kamala Harris speaking on the issue near Philadelphia. The stop comes as CBS News polling finds the presidential race is neck and neck in the Keystone State. Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, Biden campaign adviser, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
The Biden administration says it paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week because of concerns that the Israeli military could use them in Rafah where more than one million civilians are sheltering. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
Seventeen states in the U.S. now ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy or sooner, with some exceptions. Elizabeth Dias, national religion correspondent for The New York Times, joins "America Decides" to explain the history of six-week abortion bans and their increasing visibility.
The leaders of three large public school districts faced questions Wednesday from a House panel about antisemitism. They denied allegations they let the incidents run rampant at their schools. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has details on the hearing.
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.