White House applauds Senate cybersecurity vote
The administration supported Tuesday's passage of CISA information sharing act, but vocal opponents fear government spying
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Snowden: I'd go to prison to return to U.S.
Former NSA contractor, currently in Russia, faces U.S. charges that could land him in prison for up to 30 years
Edward Snowden joins Twitter
Former NSA contractor, currently in Russia, is following just one Twitter account on the social networking site
Appeals court reverses ruling that found NSA program illegal
A lower court had ruled that the NSA's bulk collection of Americans' phone data likely violates Constitutional ban on unreasonable searches
Jeb Bush: No leniency for Edward Snowden
The 2016 presidential candidate was responding to the suggestion by former Attorney General Eric Holder that a deal was possible
New Hampshire Democrats puzzled by Lincoln Chafee
His vote against the Iraq war makes sense to them, but his push to switch to the metric system does not
WikiLeaks says NSA eavesdropped on the last 3 French presidents
WikiLeaks released documents Tuesday that allege the U.S. National Security Agency targeted the presidents
Edward Snowden: U.S. freedom "remains under threat"
The former NSA contractor celebrates the end of the Patriot Act in a opinion piece in the New York Times
Senators rushed back from recess in order to seal a deal before key provisions of the Patriot Act are set to expire
Senators rushed back from recess in order to seal a deal before midnight, when key provisions of the Patriot Act are set to expire. Several surveillance programs will end, including the NSA's bulk collection of phone records revealed by Edward Snowden. The Obama administration, along with many key Republicans, say national security is at stake. Juliana Goldman reports.
John Oliver on finding humor in serious situations
One year in, HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" is enjoying a reputation for scathing wit as it offers satirical look at the news
Edward Snowden bust illicitly mounted at NYC war monument
Massive sculpture of NSA leaker appears on column of the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Brooklyn
NSA weighed ending phone program before Snowden leak
Some officials believed the costs of a secret program collecting and storing phone records outweighed the counterterrorism benefits
Edward Snowden’s girlfriend, Lindsay Mills, joined the director of the documentary "Citizenfour" on stage at the Oscars after it won an award
Edward Snowden’s girlfriend, Lindsay Mills, joined the director of the documentary "Citizenfour" on stage at the Oscars after it won an award. CBSN’s Anne Marie Greene and Vladimir Duthiers report on the special guest.
Modern technology has transformed the playing field for spies and hackers all over the world
Modern technology has transformed the playing field for spies and hackers all over the world. Lindsey Boerma reports.
Gen. Michael Hayden, the former director of the CIA and the National Security Agency, weighs in on NSA leaker Edward Snowden's latest interview
Gen. Michael Hayden, the former director of the CIA and the National Security Agency, weighs in on NSA leaker Edward Snowden's latest interview.
Former CIA Director Michael Hayden reacts to the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl from Taliban captivity in exchange for five Guantanamo detainees and weighs in on Edward Snowden's latest interview
Former CIA Director Michael Hayden reacts to the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl from Taliban captivity in exchange for five Guantanamo detainees and weighs in on Edward Snowden's latest interview.
National Security Advisor speaks about NSA leaker Edward Snowden, rejects his claims of not hurting American security
National Security Advisor Susan Rice speaks with Charlie Rose about NSA leaker Edward Snowden and rejects his claims of not hurting American security.
White House spokesman disputes Edward Snowden's claim that he tried to blow the whistle internally before going public with his leaks of classified government surveillance programs
White House spokesman Jay Carney disputes Edward Snowden's claim that he tried to blow the whistle internally before going public with his leaks of classified government surveillance programs.
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden says he is not under the control of the Russian government and hasn't given Russia any intelligence documents.
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden says he is not under the control of the Russian government and hasn't given Russia any intelligence documents. CBS News security analyst Juan Zarate talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about Snowden's recent comments and his future.
John Kerry on Afghanistan, Syria and Edward Snowden
Secretary of State John Kerry talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about withdrawing from Afghanistan, America's involvement in Syria's civil war and Edward Snowden's revelations
Kerry talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about Edward Snowden's claims of being trained by the U.S. to be a spy
Kerry talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about Edward Snowden's claims of being trained by the U.S. to be a spy.
The man who revealed extent of the NSA's data-gathering asks whether Moscow does the same to its citizens
Popping up via video link during a live televised Q&A session with Russian leader, the man who revealed extent of the NSA's data-gathering asks whether Moscow does the same to its citizens. Putin didn't hesitate to answer.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on a TV call-in show, where he also got a question from NSA leaker Edward Snowden
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on a TV call-in show, where he also got a question from NSA leaker Edward Snowden about whether Russia carries out surveillance on its citizens. Norah O'Donnell reports.
The Washington Post and The Guardian U.S. were awarded Pulitzers for their reporting on the Edward Snowden leaks that revealed the NSA's secret surveillance programs
The Washington Post and The Guardian U.S. were awarded Pulitzers for their reporting on the Edward Snowden leaks that revealed the NSA's secret surveillance programs. The New York Times and Boston Globe were also among the winners for their coverage of the terror attack at a mall in Kenya and the Boston Marathon bombing. Scott Pelley reports.
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Mindy Corporon is the mother of one victim killed by a gunman at a Kansas City-area Jewish community center and the daughter of another. Police believe Jews may have been the shooting suspect's intended targets, but all three killed Sunday were Christians; and, following the Boston Marathon bombing one year ago, a shrine sprang up at the race's finish line. Thousands of items left at the makeshift memorial are now on display in an exhibit honoring the victims of the attack.
American among tourists reported missing in Greece amid deadly heat
A local rescuer in Greece says "it defies logic" that people are risking walks alone in such extreme heat.
Maps show "hot hot heat" headed to Northeast U.S.
Some areas are expected to see a longevity of dangerous heat that "has not been experienced in decades," forecasters said.
Israeli leader dissolves war cabinet after political rival walks out
Cracks in Israel's political unity are widening over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war against Hamas in Gaza.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardons 175,000 marijuana convictions
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will mass pardon more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday
U.S.-born Olympian dies at age 18 in diving accident
Jackson James Rice was set to become the first Caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic Games.
Social media apps need teen health warnings, surgeon general says
Surgeon general Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
House fire in Georgia kills 6 people, including 3 children
The fire broke out just before 5 a.m. at a home in Newnan, a city about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta.
Year's first major wildfire in L.A. area explodes as high winds fan flames
Firefighters say that more than 1,200 people have been evacuated as the 12,265-acre brushfire continues to burn near the I-5 Freeway in Gorman.
Melinda French Gates hints at presidential endorsement, urges women to vote
In an exclusive interview, Melinda French Gates stresses the critical role of women in the 2024 presidential election, revealing her likely endorsement.
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Adobe traps customers in annual subscription plans, FTC alleges
Adobe pushes customers toward annual subscriptions for products like Photoshop and hides the cancellation fees, federal lawsuit alleges.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump to meet at Mar-a-Lago
The two Republican Party leaders are plotting a path to GOP victory in the November elections.
Maps show "hot hot heat" headed to Northeast U.S.
Some areas are expected to see a longevity of dangerous heat that "has not been experienced in decades," forecasters said.
House fire in Georgia kills 6 people, including 3 children
The fire broke out just before 5 a.m. at a home in Newnan, a city about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta.
How hunters are helping researchers track tick-borne diseases
A unique collaboration between hunters and researchers is helping to track ticks and the diseases they spread.
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Adobe traps customers in annual subscription plans, FTC alleges
Adobe pushes customers toward annual subscriptions for products like Photoshop and hides the cancellation fees, federal lawsuit alleges.
The IRS is cracking down on a tax loophole for wealthy taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade.
Social media apps need teen health warnings, surgeon general says
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Here are the most and least affordable major cities in the world
Four major cities in California were included in a Chapman University study of housing affordability around the world.
Waffle House servers are getting a raise — to $3 an hour
Waffle House CEO said the restaurant chain will hike menu prices after its "single largest" investment in the company's workforce.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump to meet at Mar-a-Lago
The two Republican Party leaders are plotting a path to GOP victory in the November elections.
The IRS is cracking down on a tax loophole for wealthy taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardons 175,000 marijuana convictions
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore mass pardoned more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday.
Lawmaker's law license suspended over conflicts of interest in murder case
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that state Rep. Carl Maughan violated professional standards while representing Bret Blevins in a crash that killed two men.
Biden campaign calls Trump a "convicted felon" in new TV ad
A new ad from President Biden's campaign is leaning into anti-Trump messaging and using the former president's legal issues against him.
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121 people hospitalized in Moscow with rare food poisoning
Russian authorities said the toxic outbreak came from salads distributed by a popular online delivery service.
How hunters are helping researchers track tick-borne diseases
A unique collaboration between hunters and researchers is helping to track ticks and the diseases they spread.
Social media apps need teen health warnings, surgeon general says
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics, partisan critics, and "the psyche of the country"
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics and partisan attacks
There are millions today who owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health. But in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci, who combatted infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with Dr. Fauci, author of the memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service," about his role in countering indifference over the AIDS pandemic, and fighting misinformation about COVID-19.
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121 people hospitalized in Moscow with rare food poisoning
Russian authorities said the toxic outbreak came from salads distributed by a popular online delivery service.
Russian media say jailed U.S. soldier pleads "partially guilty" to theft
Russian reports say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black told a court he inadvertently stole some money, but did not threaten a Russian woman.
U.S.-born Olympian dies at age 18 in diving accident
Jackson James Rice was set to become the first Caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic Games.
American among tourists reported missing in Greece amid deadly heat
A local rescuer in Greece says "it defies logic" that people are risking walks alone in such extreme heat.
Vladimir Putin to visit Kim Jong Un in North Korea
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Lily Gladstone on connection to "Fancy Pants"
Fresh from her historic Oscar nod, Lily Gladstone stars in the new movie "Fancy Dance," which she calls the "most important" story of her career.
Big winners at 77th annual Tony Awards
Three-time host Ariana DeBose kicked off Broadway's biggest night at the 77th annual Tony Awards in New York City. Some familiar names from favorite movies and TV shows were among the big winners. Alicia Keys' semi-autobiographical "Hell's Kitchen" and "Stereophonic," a play based on a fictional band in the 70s, led the evening with 13 nominations each.
Who won Tony Awards for 2024: full list of winners and nominees
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards.
Watch interviews with the 2024 Tony nominees
Before the Tony Awards are presented June 16, watch "Sunday Morning" and "CBS Mornings" behind-the-scenes features and interviews with this year's nominated performers and creatives.
Chef Gordon Ramsay reveals shocking bruise after cycling accident
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay revealed a startling bruise across his torso in a video where the chef said he was recently in a serious biking accident.
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Adobe traps customers in annual subscription plans, FTC alleges
Adobe pushes customers toward annual subscriptions for products like Photoshop and hides the cancellation fees, federal lawsuit alleges.
Social media apps need teen health warnings, surgeon general says
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
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.
Bill Gates on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" | full interview
Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Bill Gates that aired on June 16, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Juneteenth Hack brings Black artists together with augmented-reality tech
A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens.
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Scientists use drones, A.I. to track disease
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
East Coast braces for heat dome
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
How drug pollution is threatening animals
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
What to know as the world deals with extreme heat
"The highway to climate hell": More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here's what to know as temperatures continue to break records around the world.
"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
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9 wounded in Michigan splash pad shooting
Nine people, including two young children, were shot by a gunman who opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb on Saturday. It was part of a violent weekend that saw multiple shootings across the U.S. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar is in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with more.
9 wounded in Detroit suburb mass shooting
Authorities say nine people were wounded Saturday after a man fired at least 28 shots at families trying to cool off at a community splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Police say the gunman, who struggled with mental health, calmly walked back to his car after the shooting and drove to a home less than a half-mile away. Police surrounded the house and say the shooter killed himself.
9 people hurt in Indianapolis stabbings outside strip mall
Three people were taken to area hospitals in critical condition and two others were transported in stable condition, Indianapolis police said.
Victim identified 41 years after skull with gold tooth found by children
After the forensic findings were posted to Facebook, a woman reached out to investigators and said she believed she was the victim's missing mother.
2 dead, 14 wounded after shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Texas
The shooting was sparked after an altercation between two groups. Round Rock's police chief said the two victims were not involved.
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"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
From the archives: Bill Anders, Apollo 8 and the "Earthrise" photo
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
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Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
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An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
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Latest on the 2024 campaign trail
Donald Trump spent the weekend in Michigan where he tried to make his case for president to Black voters while President Biden was joined by Barack Obama at a star-studded California fundraiser. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Jake Rosen have more from the weekend on the campaign trail.
Netanyahu dissolves Israel's war cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disbanded the country's war cabinet, the group tasked with making critical decisions about the conflict in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more on why the cabinet folded and what it could mean for the war.
Maryland Gov. Moore pardons weed convictions
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned more than 175,000 past marijuana convictions Monday, clearing the names of people who were found guilty of possessing small amounts of marijuana.
Boeing jet lands safely after engine fire
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 bound for Melbourne, Australia, was forced to divert to New Zealand Monday after a fire shut down one of its engines. The number of passengers on the flight and the cause of the fire were not immediately known, a Queenstown Airport spokesperson said.
9 wounded in Michigan splash pad shooting
Nine people, including two young children, were shot by a gunman who opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb on Saturday. It was part of a violent weekend that saw multiple shootings across the U.S. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar is in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with more.