Man sneaks on Delta flight
Alarming new details emerge as a man who managed to sneak onto a flight over the weekend without a ticket is now under FBI investigation and in custody.
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FBI director speaks on Laken Riley's death, threats to democracy, civil rights
He also spoke about former law enforcement officers who are being sentenced this week, after admitting they tortured two Black men last year.
FBI offers $40K to help solve Brianna Maitland's 2004 disappearance
Investigators said they believe Maitland, then 17, is a victim of foul play after her car was found backed into the side of an abandoned barn in Montgomery, Vermont.
FBI says homicide rates fell in 2023
The FBI's data indicates a decrease in violent crime overall in communities across the country in 2023, compared to 2022.
Ex-FBI informant called a "fraudster" in prior case
In a CBS News investigation, Scott MacFarlane takes a look at one of House Republicans' key witnesses, ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, who is now charged with lying to investigators about President Biden's business dealings. Smirnov was accused of being "a liar and a fraudster" in a previous case.
Examining the risk of cyber-physical threats
For months, FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned about the risk of cyberattacks leading to physical disruptions, such as forcing a power plant to overheat and potentially explode. Dr. Charles Clancy, chief technology officer at the national security-focused not-for-profit MITRE, joins CBS News to assess the threat of these real-world scenarios.
Officials brief House members on TikTok
Some lawmakers were briefed Tuesday by law enforcement and intelligence officials as the House prepares to vote on a bill targeting TikTok, the popular social media app operated by ByteDance, a company allegedly linked to the Chinese government. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Hur defends Biden documents report
Former special counsel Robert Hur testified before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday and defended his report and investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents. CBS News contributor Samantha Vinograd breaks down the hearing.
Senate holds worldwide threats hearing
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.
FBI raids 2 homes belonging to aide of New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Winnie Greco, a former fundraiser for Adams who now serves as his director of Asian affairs, was placed on administrative leave.
Biden impeachment inquiry advances
House Republicans have moved forward with the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, with the president's brother testifying behind closed doors on Wednesday. Meanwhile, GOP lawmakers are scrutinized over allegations involving a former FBI informant accused of lying about the president and his son.
AT&T restores service after nationwide outage
AT&T says cellular service has been restored to all customers following a nationwide outage Thursday morning. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on the ongoing investigation into what caused the issue.
Prosecutors: FBI informant lied about Bidens
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov has been charged for allegedly lying about President Biden and his son Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian energy company Burisma. Some of the false information allegedly came from Russian intelligence officials. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Ex-FBI spy hunter sentenced to 2 years for hiding payments
Charles McGonigal, the former top counterintelligence official at the FBI's New York office, was sentenced to more than two years in prison for concealing at least $225,000 in cash payments.
Hunter Biden informant charged
The arrest of an FBI informant for allegedly making false statements about the Biden family's business dealings could cast a shadow over Republican efforts to impeach President Biden.
Chinese hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure
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.
FBI contractor charged with stealing car with gun magazine from FBI headquarters
The FBI contractor allegedly believed he was getting "coded messages" telling him he "was in danger," and said he was trying to go to a safe place.
FBI chief warns of Chinese hacking threats
FBI Director Christopher Wray issued a serious warning on Capitol Hill about potential Chinese government hacking attacks that could target and damage U.S. infrastructure. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
FBI warns of Chinese cyber threat
FBI Director Christopher Wray painted a stark picture Wednesday during a congressional hearing on Chinese hackers, saying China is targeting critical infrastructure across the U.S. and that not enough attention is being paid to it. Wray also announced that an FBI operation had disrupted hundreds of U.S.-based routers hijacked by a state-sponsored Chinese hacker group known as "Volt Typhoon."
Wray testifies on threat posed by Chinese hackers
Hackers backed by the Chinese government are targeting U.S. water treatment plants and electrical grids, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers.
"Priceless" painting stolen by mobsters in 1969 is returned to owner's son
The John Opie painting titled "The Schoolmistress" was stolen, then passed among organized crime members for years before it ended up in Utah, the FBI said.
Woman escapes kidnapper's cell in Oregon
An Oregon man is accused of posing as an undercover police officer after kidnapping a woman and sexually assaulting her. The woman was able to escape from the cinder block cell where she was being held. Now, authorities are investigating whether the suspect may have committed similar crimes in other states. Jonathan Vigliotti has the story.
FBI warns over sexual extortion scams
The FBI is warning parents about a spike in sexual extortion schemes aimed at individuals under 18 occurring across gaming platforms, video-streaming sites and social media. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on the alarming trend.
Trump supports FBI warrant release
Former President Trump says he encourages the Department of Justice to immediately release the FBI search warrant of his Mar-A-Lago home. Attorney General Marrick Garland says he has asked a judge to approve its release. Jeff Pegues reports.
Suspicious letters sent to election offices
Over a dozen suspicious letters were sent to election offices in at least five states, prompting investigations by the FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Initial tests showed that some of these letters contained traces of fentanyl. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington, D.C.
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Trump says U.S. will win war "one way or the other" as Iran holds Khamenei's funeral
The U.S. is "going to win one way or the other," President Trump said Monday, as Iran held a colossal public funeral for its slain supreme leader.
Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1, ending the Americans' World Cup run in Seattle
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup Round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
Dayslong preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk's alleged killer is underway
Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Children who died on Wisconsin's Geneva Lake found in sunken boat, police say
Three children who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin amid a sudden storm last week were found inside the sunken vessel, police said.
National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
Kyiv apartment building hit by multiple Russian strikes month apart
Residents of a Kyiv apartment building hit a second time by a Russian strike greeted emergency responders with dark humor, volunteer Kateryna Tereshkova said.
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Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1, ending the Americans' World Cup run in Seattle
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Chris Richards on red card controversy, U.S.-Belgium match: "Business as usual"
U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in an interview ahead of the knockout match against Belgium.
Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
Children who died on Wisconsin's Geneva Lake found in sunken boat, police say
Three children who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin amid a sudden storm last week were found inside the sunken vessel, police said.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
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AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
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Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Transcript: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe.
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Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1, ending the Americans' World Cup run in Seattle
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Chris Richards on red card controversy, U.S.-Belgium match: "Business as usual"
U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in an interview ahead of the knockout match against Belgium.
Kyiv apartment building hit by multiple Russian strikes month apart
Residents of a Kyiv apartment building hit a second time by a Russian strike greeted emergency responders with dark humor, volunteer Kateryna Tereshkova said.
Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
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Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Beyoncé releases first new song in two years
Beyoncé released her first new song in two years, "MORNING DEW (DONK)," on the Fourth of July. Caché McClay, a music reporter for USA Today Network, has more.
Details of Swift, Kelce wedding
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lilia Luciano has more on the venue's transformation, guest list and the couple's vows.
Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
More details are emerging about the huge Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding that brought together 1,000 people in New York City. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
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.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
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Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was in court Monday for a critical hearing. Carter Evans reports.
Testimony at accused Kirk killer's hearing
A five-day preliminary hearing is underway for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Judge to weigh evidence for trial in Kirk killing
A five-day hearing began Monday for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the proceedings.
Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
Key hearing begins for Tyler Robinson
A key hearing begins Monday for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Trump heading to NATO summit amid tensions
President Trump will leave for Turkey on Monday night to attend the annual NATO summit. The president is set to meet with allies he has chastised for insufficient support in the war in Iran and defense spending. Leo Shane III, Politico defense reporter, joins CBS News to discuss what to expect.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was in court Monday for a critical hearing. Carter Evans reports.
Chris Richards on Balogun's reinstatement
USMNT defender Chris Richards speaks with Tony Dokoupil about the controversial decision to lift the suspension against Folarin Balogun and his team's ongoing run through the World Cup.
Politico: Woman claims Platner sexually assaulted her
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is postponing campaign events after a woman he dated told Politico that Platner forced her to have sex against her will. Nikole Killion reports.
Democrats call on Platner to drop Senate bid
Politico reports that a woman Graham Platner dated claims he forced her to have sex against her will. The Maine Democratic Senate nominee denies the allegation. Aaron Zitner, reporter and editor in The Wall Street Journal's Washington bureau, joins with more.