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Prosecutors say former NSA contractor Harold Martin III stole U.S. security secrets in a breach of "breathtaking" scale. CBS News' Chip Reid has the details.
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Ex-NSA contractor faces judge
An NSA contractor accused of stealing a "breathtaking" amount of government secrets over the past 20 years is due in court Friday. The FBI arrested Harold Martin in August for allegedly stealing enough material to fill about 200 laptops. Prosecutors are expected to charge him with violating the Espionage Act. Chip Reid reports.
NSA data theft
Harold Martin, a former NSA contractor, is facing espionage charges for allegedly stealing top secret information from the NSA. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid has the latest on this story from Washington.
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NSA security breach
The National Security Agency is under new scrutiny after another alleged breach by a contractor. Harold Martin is accused of stealing top secret information from the NSA. A complaint released Wednesday reveals the FBI arrested him in August. Martin worked for Booz Allen Hamilton, the same government contractor that employed Edward Snowden. Jeff Pegues reports.
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NSA contractor arrested
A contractor for the NSA has been arrested for allegedly stealing classified computer codes. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest details.
Yahoo spying on emails?
According to a Reuters report, Yahoo scanned millions of emails at the request of government security officials in 2015. CBS News contributor Nick Thompson has more on the case.
Yahoo scanning emails for NSA?
A surprising new report suggests Yahoo spied on its customers' email accounts for the government with a secret surveillance program. According to Reuters, it allegedly "scanned hundreds of millions of Yahoo mail accounts at the behest of the National Security Agency or FBI." CBS News contributor and NewYorker.com editor Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the reports.
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On Wednesday night, Russian hackers released another batch of Olympians' medical records stolen from the World Anti-Doping Agency. That and other breaches at the DNC, state election systems, and an alleged NSA hack raise concerns about vulnerabilities in U.S. computer networks. One security expert tells CBS News cybercrime is now more lucrative than the illicit drug trade. Michelle Miller reports.
Snowden asks for pardon
Former NSA contract worker Edward Snowden, who leaked classified information on government surveillance, made his case to President Obama for a pardon Wednesday. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with details.
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Independence Day Security
There are no credible threats against the United States this holiday weekend, but security is still beefed up at events and transportation hubs from coast to coast. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Officials: China and Russia pose greatest threat to U.S.
The Senate Intelligence Committee held a public hearing Wednesday to discuss the dangers facing the United States from around the globe. Officials said China and Russia present the most serious risk of undermining the nation. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the hearing and what officials said about how the U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan will impact terror threats.
Donald Trump has raised eyebrows with his statements advocating the use of torture, a violation of international law, which prompted widespread backlash
Donald Trump has raised eyebrows with his statements advocating the use of torture, a violation of international law, which prompted widespread backlash. Former NSA and CIA Director Gen. Michael Hayden joins CBSN to discuss.
How far should our national security agencies go in the war against terror
How far should our national security agencies go in the war against terror? Former CIA director and NSA head Michael Hayden puts his views on the line in a conversation with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin.
NSA alerts Microsoft to "critical vulnerabilities" in email app
Microsoft said it hadn't seen the vulnerabilities used against customers and issued a new patch.
Historic flooding hits the Midwest, U.S. Secret Service agents are involved in a crash in New Hampshire, the NSA is again accused of spying and more are among today's CBSNews.com trending stories
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The Wall Street Journal reports American spies captured private conversations between members of Congress and Israeli officials
The Wall Street Journal reports American spies captured private conversations between members of Congress and Israeli officials. The National Security Agency reportedly targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his advisers during the Iran nuclear talks. It happened in spite of President Obama’s promise to end routine eavesdropping on foreign allies. CBS News national security analyst Juan Zarate, who was part of the NSC as a deputy national security adviser to President George W. Bush, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of the allegations.
The Wall Street Journal reported NSA wiretaps of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's phone calls included conversations with members of the U.S. Congress
The Wall Street Journal reported NSA wiretaps of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's phone calls included conversations with members of the U.S. Congress. CBS Radio News correspondent Dan Raviv discussed the report with CBSN.
During Tuesday's fifth GOP debate, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz jab at each over stripping the NSA of its bulk metadata collection program
During Tuesday's fifth GOP debate, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz jab at each over stripping the NSA of its bulk metadata collection program.
Governor Chris Christie, R-New Jersey, believes the United States needs to strengthen the capability of our intelligence community in the aftermath of the San Bernardino shooting. The GOP candidate says he knew immediately the attack was a terrorist act
Governor Chris Christie, R-New Jersey, believes the United States needs to strengthen the capability of our intelligence community in the aftermath of the San Bernardino shooting. The GOP presidential candidate says he knew immediately the attack was an act of terrorism.
Michael Hayden joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why he thinks the U.S. needs to commit more to the fight against ISIS
In light of Friday's terror attacks in Paris, former CIA and NSA director Michael Hayden joins “CBS This Morning” from Chicago to discuss why he thinks the U.S. needs to commit more to the fight against ISIS and loosen rules of engagement. The retired general is now with the Chertoff Group, a global risk management firm.
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A "60 Minutes" investigation that pointed out potential flaws in how federal employees and contractors with security clearances are screened has drawn attention from federal lawmakers
A "60 Minutes" investigation that pointed out potential flaws in how federal employees and contractors with security clearances are screened has drawn attention from federal lawmakers. Scott Pelley has more.
In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
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President Trump tells the U.N. he has a "big decision to make" on whether to make a deal or drive Iran "into hell."
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
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3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
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What is the White House press pool and how does it work?
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
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ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
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Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland
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Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland
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Judge Judy reflects on 30-year career
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Grandmaster Flash talks new book on hip-hop
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Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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OpenAI wants U.S. to lead global AI safety
Tech industry insiders are united in saying that artificial intelligence development requires regulation and safety standards. OpenAI says the U.S. should lead the way when it comes to building out global AI safety principles. POLITICO Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp weighs in.
Former controller explains FAA outage
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
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Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
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Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
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Man shot by ICE: "I'm not doing well"
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in the back by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Austin, Texas. Garces Perez's lawyer says he had a work permit and was seeking asylum but had missed a deportation order sent to an old address. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
"Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
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Lindsay Clancy's lawyers take next steps
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Latest on Nolan Wells case
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Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in hospital
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Trump to UN: Whoever wins AI, wins
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Trump signs new security deal with Greenland
President Trump, Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen signed a new security agreement Tuesday. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the details.
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Man remains in ICE custody after shooting
The Venezuelan man who was shot by ICE Sunday remains in federal custody despite losing feeling on his left side, his lawyer said. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.