NSA espionage
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.
Cyber hack protection
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
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.
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.
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Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threat
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet.
Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Single winning ticket sold for $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.
Surrogate gives birth to baby at center of multistate legal battle
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Rescuers in Colombia were making last-ditch efforts to locate earthquake survivors early Thursday as the critical 72-hour window for rescue operations neared its end.
2 killed when Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas
Two soldiers aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.
U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme
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60 cats rescued from abandoned boat anchored off Washington state
Police in Tacoma, Washington, say they have rescued 60 cats and kittens from an abandoned sailboat that was found anchored off a city beach last week.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
2 killed as Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas
Two soldiers aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.
U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme
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Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary
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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
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NYC Council probes prediction markets over advertising practices
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Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threat
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme
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Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
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My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
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Texas steps into surrogate fight with parents
California parents wanted to end a surrogate pregnancy when doctors diagnosed the baby with a severe heart defect at 20 weeks. The surrogate refused and went to Texas, where the state has now stepped in. The baby was born on Wednesday. Jason Allen reports.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Norah O'Donnell: I take testosterone. Here's why.
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Search for survivors of Colombia earthquake enters "final phase"
Rescuers in Colombia were making last-ditch efforts to locate earthquake survivors early Thursday as the critical 72-hour window for rescue operations neared its end.
$5,255 fine issued after foghorn wakes up sleeping polar bear
Under local regulations, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear," which was declared a protected species in 1972.
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Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threat
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
Police seize 1,000 pounds of cocaine with stickers of soccer star
Police released a video showing the packages spilling out from the truck's false bottom, with the stickers of Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland.
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Becky G on her friendship with Karol G
Singer Becky G speaks with Gayle King about her tour with Karol G and the bond the two pop stars have formed. "We have a beautiful friendship," Becky G says, "one I'm really, really thankful for and one that I think throughout the years we've really earned with one another."
Behind the scenes of the movie "Tony"
Actor Dominic Sessa and renowned chef Eric Ripert talk with "CBS Mornings" about the new movie "Tony," which is loosely based on Anthony Bourdain's stories of his first experience working in a kitchen restaurant before he found fame. Sessa describes how he got involved and Ripert, who one of Bourdain's best friends, talks about his relationship with the beloved chef.
Becky G on being family's breadwinner
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Spotify to label music from "AI personas"
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Graceland celebrates "Elvis Week"
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Google unveils new tech, centered around AI
Google is officially unveiling its latest line of Pixel phones and other new devices at its 2026 Made By Google event in New York. AI is at the center of its newest offerings. Matt Binder, a senior reporter at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta on trial for social media addiction suit
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Duffy on new tech for air travel safety
Top transportation officials were at Newark Airport on Tuesday for the installation of a new radar system designed to help controllers prevent runway incidents. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the new technology.
Wall Street targets $500B for AI
Nvidia scored an astounding $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence, backed by Wall Street's top power brokers and firms. Puck founding partner and industry journalist William D. Cohan weighs in on the AI boom and data center construction.
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Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
How a total solar eclipse stopped a war
Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of something larger."
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
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Mangione may discuss a plea deal, sources say
Luigi Mangione is expected in federal court for a hearing on Friday. This comes as sources tell CBS News that his defense team may discuss a potential plea deal with prosecutors. CBS News' Caroline Polisi has more.
New development in Luigi Mangione case
Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Luigi Mangione case have requested a special hearing on Friday. Sources involved in the federal case say both sides will likely discuss a possible plea deal for the 28-year-old who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi breaks down the case.
DHS defends agent who pointed gun at woman
The Department of Homeland Security is reacting after a video emerged of a federal agent pointing a gun at a Virginia woman while she was inside her car. CBS News' Michael George reports.
Police seize 1,000 pounds of cocaine with stickers of soccer star
Police released a video showing the packages spilling out from the truck's false bottom, with the stickers of Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland.
Lindsay Clancy breaks down during trial
The judge in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children had to call multiple breaks on Wednesday as she broke down in tears during testimony about the injuries her children suffered in their deaths. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has more.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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Single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois
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Single ticket wins $1 billion Powerball
Only one Powerball ticket, sold in western Illinois, matched all six numbers from Wednesday's $1 billion drawing. Tom Hanson reports.