Comey: "Excited" to return to the FBI
James Comey, President Obama's nominee to be the next FBI director, says he "simply can't wait" to roll up his sleeves and get to work
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FBI Director: Surveillance "has been instrumental" in stopping terror threats
FBI Director Robert Mueller says NSA surveillance programs have contributed to - or been instrumental in - the stopping of terrorist threats
FBI uses drones for domestic surveillance, director says
FBI Director Robert Mueller says the bureau "very seldom" uses drones for domestic surveillance and is currently developing guidelines to govern such drone use
Behind-the-scenes of TWA Flight 800 investigation
"In the Blink of an Eye" discusses conspiracy theories surrounding plane crash
FBI director confirms minimal use of drones for surveillance
The FBI's use of drones was a secret until Wednesday, when the agency's director, Robert Mueller, answered a question from Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley during testimony on Capitol Hill
Obama: FBI Director Comey "knows what's right and what's wrong"
President Obama installs James Comey as the seventh director of the FBI
Raw video: Capitol Hill car chase, shooting
Gunshots can be heard as a woman driving a black car attempts to flee police after crashing into a security barrier near the White House
Watch: FBI surveillance video of Navy Yard shooter
New surveillance video released by the FBI shows Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis moments before he began his rampage last week
FBI outlines possible motive of Navy Yard gunman
Law enforcement officials believe Aaron Alexis acted alone, chose victims at random
Former FBI agent admits leaking intel to AP
The former agent is facing 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to sharing classified details about a foiled terror plot in Yemen
Washington Navy Yard gunman chose his victims randomly
Surveillance video of Monday's Washington Navy Yard shooting reveals Aaron Alexis didn't appear to target anyone in particular. But FBI analysts are still searching for a motive
Aaron Alexis scrawled messages on shotgun, authorities say
Authorities say there were messages scrawled on the sawed-off shotgun used by Aaron Alexis in the Navy Yard shooting
7 of 10 U.S. naval bases issued clearance to felons, DoD reports
In addition to the president's order to review security standards for government workers, the Secretary of the Navy wants an investigation of security at Naval bases
Navy Yard victims' families remember loved ones
Some of the 12 victims' families of Monday's shooting are telling stories of their loved one's lives and their service
Why did Navy Yard gunman open fire?
The FBI is looking for help in their investigation into the alleged Washington Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis
FBI looking for those who know more about alleged shooter
CBS News senior correspondent and former FBI Deputy Director John Miller says alleged Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis' core skills were as an IT specialist, but he is nearly invisible on the internet
Teen dubbed "I-55 bandit" accused of serial bank robbing
The teen nicknamed the "I-55 Bandit," Andrew Maberry is in custody after he turned himself into the FBI
Mueller: Al Qaeda threat to diplomatic posts still active
FBI Director Robert Mueller is retiring after 12 years leading the agency
"Whitey" Bulger's arrest "satisfying," says Mueller
FBI Director Robert Mueller tells CBS News' Bob Orr about his reaction to the arrest of infamous Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger
Kidnapped teen found alive in Idaho
Hannah Anderson, 16, has been rescued in the Idaho wilderness with the help of tipsters
FBI sounds alarm on "virtual kidnapping" scam
It starts with a frantic call from an unfamiliar voice, telling you someone you know has been kidnapped and is in danger
11/18/07: Evidence of Injustice
Following our joint investigation with the Washington Post discrediting lead bullet analysis as a forensic tool, broadcast one year ago this week, the FBI has investigated over 100 cases, finding problems with FBI testimony in half of them.
Extra: Catching lies, gaining confessions
Former FBI Agent Ali Soufan explains why al Qaeda operatives don't like being caught in a lie and how he took advantage of that to get a confession from Osama bin Laden's personal secretary.
Extra: Identifying the 9/11 hijackers
Former FBI agent Ali Soufan recalls interrogating Abu Jandal, Osama bin Laden's bodyguard, and getting Jandal to identify the 9/11 hijackers from a book of photos of known al Qaeda members.
Extra: Death of a friend
When he learned about the attack on the World Trade Center, former FBI agent Ali Soufan says he was concerned about a friend and mentor who worked there.
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U.S., Russia, Ukraine to hold first trilateral talks, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. will meet in the United Arab Emirates this week.
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Watch Live: Jack Smith testifies publicly for first time on Trump probes
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, is testifying publicly for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee.
Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend
Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for 35 states.
Oscar nominations for 2026 announced. See the full list of nominees here.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
What's in Trump's "ultimate long-term deal" on Greenland?
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
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AG Pam Bondi announces arrest in church protest in Minnesota
Vice President JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders and community members amid the federal government's immigration crackdown in the state.
House aims to vote on final funding measures ahead of shutdown deadline
The House is aiming to vote Thursday on the remaining bills to fund the government as the deadline to avoid another shutdown nears.
House takes up latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
Murders plummeted more than 20% in U.S. in 2025, study shows
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
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VP JD Vance to discuss "restoring law and order in Minnesota" in Thursday's visit
Vice President JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders and community members amid the federal government's immigration crackdown in the state.
House aims to vote on final funding measures ahead of shutdown deadline
The House is aiming to vote Thursday on the remaining bills to fund the government as the deadline to avoid another shutdown nears.
Hiker who kept climbing California mountain after friend turned back found dead
A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.
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Watch Live: Jack Smith testifies publicly for first time on Trump probes
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, is testifying publicly for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee.
Trump administration expects the economy to roar this year. Here's why.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.
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Trump administration expects the economy to roar this year. Here's why.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.
Guilty plea in $380 million Ponzi scheme, feds say
A financial adviser in Georgia, Todd Burkhalter, has pleaded guilty in a Ponzi scheme that bilked more than 2,000 people out of $380 million, federal authorities say.
Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in 3 decades
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Ryanair CEO on Elon Musk: "I suspect he's a bigger idiot than me"
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
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House takes up latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
House aims to vote on final funding measures ahead of shutdown deadline
The House is aiming to vote Thursday on the remaining bills to fund the government as the deadline to avoid another shutdown nears.
What's in Trump's "ultimate long-term deal" on Greenland?
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
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Watch Live: Jack Smith testifies publicly for first time on Trump probes
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, is testifying publicly for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee.
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U.S., Russia, Ukraine to hold first trilateral talks, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. will meet in the United Arab Emirates this week.
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Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
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House takes up latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
What's in Trump's "ultimate long-term deal" on Greenland?
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
Body of swimmer found months after vanishing during race
Five months after Nikolai Svechnikov went missing, authorities confirmed a body was found with "no head, no feet and no arms."
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U.S., Russia, Ukraine to hold first trilateral talks, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. will meet in the United Arab Emirates this week.
Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
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Breaking down Oscar nominations
The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards have been revealed. Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Erik Davis breaks down the major Oscar categories.
2026 Academy Award snubs and surprises: Who did Oscar leave out?
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
Sundance Film Festival opens for its final year in Park City
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
Oscar nominations for 2026 announced. See the full list of nominees here.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
FCC says TV talk shows must offer equal time to political candidates
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
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Tech leaders discuss future of AI in Davos
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
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.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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Former Uvalde school officer acquitted
Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school police officer, was acquitted of 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment over his response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Ex-DEA agent learns fate for aiding drug traffickers: "Little dark secret"
Joseph Bongiovanni was accused of authoring bogus DEA reports, stealing sensitive files, throwing off colleagues and outing confidential informants.
Murders plummeted more than 20% in U.S. in 2025, study shows
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
Guilty plea in $380 million Ponzi scheme, feds say
A financial adviser in Georgia, Todd Burkhalter, has pleaded guilty in a Ponzi scheme that bilked more than 2,000 people out of $380 million, federal authorities say.
Jury deliberates in former Uvalde cop's case
A Texas jury began deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of the former police officer who is charged over his response to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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2026 Oscar nominations explained
The 2026 Oscar nominations have been announced, and "Sinners" has 16 chances to win. Fandango's Erik Davis breaks down what to expect.
Tips to help you find trust in yourself
Behavioral researcher and peak performance educator Shadé Zahrai, who has coached Fortune 500 leaders, joins "CBS Mornings" to explain the key to finding confidence. Zahrai says it's important not to compare yourself to others and find trust in yourself.
U.S. moving ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq
The U.S. is moving ISIS detainees in the Middle East after a prison break. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
How the Constitution inspires future leaders
President Trump signed an executive order this week aimed at boosting the housing market. The goal is to increase the supply of homes available to buy by preventing big investors from purchasing single family homes for the rental market. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.
What we know about Trump's "Board of Peace"
President Trump signed the inaugural charter for his "Board of Peace" in Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Ramy Inocencio report as Mr. Trump claims he made progress on Greenland.