Expert panel reaffirms directed energy could be behind "Havana Syndrome"
A declassified summary of an expert panel's findings found that the mysterious neurological condition may be "plausibly" explained by pulsed, electromagnetic energy.
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CIA releases interim "Havana Syndrome" report
The CIA has determined that a majority of cases of the mysterious neurological illness known as "Havana Syndrome" were not caused by a foreign adversary. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN to discuss the details of the interim report.
CIA Havana Syndrome task force rules out foreign attacks in most cases
Two dozen cases remain "unresolved" and will be the focus of "active and intense investigation," a senior CIA official said.
Secretary of state appoints 2 diplomats to lead "Havana Syndrome" response
American diplomats and intelligence officers around the world continue to report symptoms.
Lawmakers urge Blinken to address "Havana Syndrome"
A group of lawmakers is calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to do more to address an increasing number of Havana Syndrome cases among U.S. officials. In a letter obtained by CBS News, they call the situation a "significant, unmitigated threat to our national security." Suspected cases of Havana Syndrome have been reported in several countries in recent weeks. Intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Lawmakers pressure Blinken to act on Havana syndrome "crisis"
Bipartisan group of senators demands "heightened engagement" from Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Biden signs bill to boost support for "Havana Syndrome" victims
The new law authorizes compensation for U.S. personnel and requires regular updates to Congress.
Diplomat overseeing "Havana Syndrome" response leaving after 6 months
The departure comes amid simmering frustration among diplomats who have been affected by "Havana Syndrome."
House passes bill to aid "Havana Syndrome" victims
The bill authorizes government agencies to pay personnel who suffered from injuries related to Havana Syndrome while on the job.
U.S. intel officer on trip with CIA chief had Havana Syndrome symptoms
The officer traveling with CIA Director William Burns sought medical care in India, in the latest case to stoke concern about the mystery illness.
Austin calls for "Havana Syndrome" reports
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has urged people to report symptoms of the so-called "Havana Syndrome" as soon as possible. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge discusses her reporting with Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Austin urges Pentagon employees to report cases of "Havana Syndrome"
Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo that a number of defense staff have reported "sudden and troubling sensory events."
WorldView: Harris' trip to Vietnam briefly delayed
Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to Vietnam was briefly delayed after reports of "Havana Syndrome" cases, while Japan extended its state of emergency. German police are investigating an attempted murder by poisoning at a university. CBS News' Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more on these and other world headlines.
Biden stands firm on Afghanistan deadline
President Joe Biden says the U.S. is on track to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan by August 31. Over the past 24 hours, officials say they've evacuated about 19,000 people. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the president's decision, the Supreme Court's ruling on former President Donald Trump's "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy and Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to Vietnam.
Possible "Havana Syndrome" case delays Harris trip
Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to Vietnam was temporarily delayed after her delegation was made aware of an "anomalous health incident" in Hanoi. The incident was consistent with previous reported cases of "Havana Syndrome," a senior State Department official told CBS News.
Harris Vietnam trip delayed by possible "Havana Syndrome" case
A senior State Department official confirmed the incident affected multiple individuals and is consistent with reported cases of "Havana Syndrome."
Top U.S. officials meet to discuss mysterious "Havana Syndrome"
Even after months of intensified effort by multiple government agencies, evidence pinpointing the origin of the illness remains inconclusive.
CIA names new lead in Havana Syndrome probe
The CIA is tapping the lead officer involved in the hunt for Osama bin Laden to find the cause of "Havana Syndrome." The mysterious illness has impacted diplomats and spies in Cuba, China, Austria, Russia, and even Washington. Byron Tau, a national security and law enforcement reporter for the Wall Street Journal, shares the latest in the investigation.
More "Havana Syndrome" cases investigated
Several U.S. officials, intelligence officers and diplomats stationed in Vienna have reported symptoms of the so-called "Havana Syndrome." CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the investigation into who and what may be causing this.
Suspected "Havana syndrome" cases span decades
A former CIA intelligence officer shares his struggle with a mysterious illness that first affected federal employees in Cuba in 2016. There have been at least 130 suspected cases of "Havana Syndrome," some of which go back decades. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN with more.
Former CIA officer tells about "Havana Syndrome"
There are growing suspicions that Russian intelligence offices are behind a mysterious illness called "Havana Syndrome." CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke to a former CIA officer who says he was a victim. She joins CBSN AM to discuss what lawmakers are doing to help.
Fomer CIA officer on Havana syndrome
Some U.S. officials suspect the so-called Havana Syndrome could be an unintentional byproduct of foreign efforts to collect intelligence from U.S. government employees' electronic devices. Catherine Herridge spoke with a former CIA officer who says he was also a victim.
Former CIA officer details "Havana Syndrome" he says he suffered
Retired intelligence officer calls mysterious and debilitating neurological symptoms affecting State and Defense Department personnel "an act of war against U.S. officials."
Bill would aid victims of "Havana Syndrome"
Lawmakers are hoping President Biden will bring up the mysterious illness known as "Havana Syndrome," suspected to be causing brain injuries in U.S. diplomatic staff, when he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week. Many suspect Russia could be behind the attacks. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Bill supporting "Havana Syndrome" victims passes Senate
The legislation authorizes more compensation for injured State Department and CIA employees.
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
Nancy Guthrie search enters 2nd week as deadline looms
The FBI says it is taking two emails seriously, including what appears to be a ransom note with a second deadline set for later on Monday.
Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
Vonn responds to well-wisher in first social media post after crash
Lindsey Vonn thanked a journalist who wished her well on social media a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Winter Olympics committee says it's looking into medals breaking apart
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
New video from deadly Brown University shooting is released
New video footage from the day of the Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine others was released Monday.
China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings the party, showcases Latin culture
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
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Strangers help man and his dog survive winter storm in South Carolina
A man and his dog in a small South Carolina town had nowhere to turn when a rare winter storm struck, until the community pulled together to help.
Bad Bunny holds top 6 spots on U.S. Spotify chart after Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Eddie Bauer, venerable outdoor apparel retailer, declares bankruptcy
Eddie Bauer, a 106-year-old retailer, points to declining sales and "tariff certainty" as factors behind its latest move to seek bankruptcy protection.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
New video from deadly Brown University shooting is released
New video footage from the day of the Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine others was released Monday.
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Eddie Bauer, venerable outdoor apparel retailer, declares bankruptcy
Eddie Bauer, a 106-year-old retailer, points to declining sales and "tariff certainty" as factors behind its latest move to seek bankruptcy protection.
Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
"Black carbon" in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
As Cadillac races to first F1 season, insiders advise patience for U.S. fans
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Diamonds endure as the industry feels the pressure
For over five centuries, Antwerp's diamond district has been the cornerstone of the global diamond trade. Now, that legacy is under strain.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, which houses families and children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
Lawmakers in standoff over ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Tony Gonzales join Margaret Brennan.
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
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Meet the American girl skiing into Philippines Winter Olympics history
Skier Tallulah Proulx, 17, was raised in the U.S., but she's making Olympic history as the Philippines' first female, and youngest athlete in any Winter Games.
13 people died in Italian mountains over last week as Olympics start
Fresh snowfall during recent storms and wind-swept snowcaps on weak internal layers have created especially risky conditions, rescuers said.
Winter Olympics committee says it's looking into medals breaking apart
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
Vonn responds to well-wisher in first social media post after crash
Lindsey Vonn thanked a journalist who wished her well on social media a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
2 babies among dozens missing as migrant boat sinks off Libya
The International Organization for Migration says two infants are among at least 53 people feared dead or missing after a boat capsized off Libya's coast.
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Cultural impact of Bad Bunny's performance
Ingrid Fajaro, a staff writer at Billboard, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the cultural impact of Bad Bunny's halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Bad Bunny holds top 6 spots on U.S. Spotify chart after Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Ranking the 2026 Super Bowl ads
Ad Age editor-in-chief Jeanine Poggi joins "CBS Mornings" to break down which ads during Super Bowl LX stood out and if some missed the mark.
The evolution of the quad, ice skating's most daring jump
When self-proclaimed "Quad God" Ilia Malinin landed seven quad jumps in a single program last December, he boisterously ushered in a new era of skating with his daring routines.
Recapping Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. Bad Bunny's halftime show highlighted Puerto Rican culture and featured Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga, but drew criticism from President Trump. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
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.
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Latest on Ghislaine Maxwell deposition
Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions during a virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Retired FBI negotiator on Nancy Guthrie probe
An apparent second ransom deadline is set for Monday in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie after her children post another video telling her possible abductor "we will pay" for her safe return. Gregory M. Vecchi, a retired FBI negotiator and former chief of the agency's Behavioral Science Unit, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the investigation.
Maxwell pleads the Fifth before House panel
Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight Committee on Monday as part of its probe into Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen and Taurean Small have the latest.
Timeline of Nancy Guthrie investigation
The investigation into the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mom, Nancy, continues in its second week. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez breaks down the timeline so far.
New video from deadly Brown University shooting is released
New video footage from the day of the Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine others was released Monday.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Trump, Netanyahu to meet over Iran
President Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday at the White House over Iran nuclear negotiations. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in race at Olympics
American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed 13 seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics just two weeks after she ruptured her left ACL in a prior crash. Medical teams airlifted Vonn to a hospital where she underwent an "operation to stabilize a fracture reported in her left leg."
Trump pushes for SAVE America Act
President Trump is backing a new bill called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE America Act, which includes photo ID requirements to vote. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Cultural impact of Bad Bunny's performance
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San Francisco public school teachers strike
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