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Biden pitches "human infrastructure" plan

During a visit to Crystal Lake, Illinois, on Wednesday, President Biden pitched his plans to increase spending on "human infrastructure," like child care and education. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, The Washington Post's political correspondent Philip Bump, and Insider politics reporter Oma Seddiq join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on why Mr. Biden appears to be focusing on districts where Democrats are vulnerable, and how the White House is preparing to respond to the recent spate of Russia-based cyberattacks.

Jul 7, 2021
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Biden holds meeting on ransomware attack

President Biden met with top officials Wednesday about the response to a major ransomware attack that affected hundreds of companies across the globe over the Fourth of July weekend. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBSN to discuss what comes next.

Jul 7, 2021
10:22

U.S. warship leads drills in area contested by Russia

The U.S. and its allies are conducting military exercises in the Black Sea following a confrontation between the Russian military and a British Navy ship. Holly Williams is aboard a U.S. Navy destroyer taking part in the drills.

Jul 6, 2021
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WorldView: Deadly plane crash in Russia

In Tuesday's global headlines, a plane crash in Russia kills everyone on board; police in Hong Kong arrest nine people for a suspected bomb plot; the U.K. prepares to roll back COVID restrictions; and thousands of people in India fall victim to a vaccine scam. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN AM from Johannesburg with details.

Jul 6, 2021
03:04

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Massive ransomware attack under investigation

Cybersecurity teams are investigating the single largest global ransomware attack on record. The attack was launched by the Russia-linked cyber group REvil and impacted thousands of organizations and businesses in at least 17 countries. On Sunday, the group demanded a $70 million ransom. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN AM with the latest.

Jul 6, 2021
07:19

U.S. military exercise in the Black Sea

CBS News had access to a U.S. military exercise in the Black Sea, the scene of a confrontation between the Russian military and a British warship just days before. Holly Williams was on board USS Ross for a live-fire military exercise with 28 U.S. allies as Russia watched on, four Russian ships took it in turns to shadow the USS Ross, and Russian fighter jets repeatedly circled nearby.

Jul 6, 2021
03:36

US Navy USS Ross guided missile destroyer enters port of Odessa to take part in Sea Breeze 2021 exercise

Troubled waters: U.S. warship leads drills in Russia's backyard

Two weeks after a tense U.K.-Russia encounter off Crimea, the commander of USS Ross tells CBS News that "international airspace and waters are for everybody."

Jul 6, 2021

Inside the SolarWinds Hack

Bill Whitaker reports on how Russian spies used a popular piece of software to unleash a virus that spread to 18,000 government and private computer networks.

Jul 4, 2021
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How U.S. cyber policy changed after SolarWinds

The Biden Administration imposed sanctions on Russia, ordered new cybersecurity standards for federal contracts with software companies, and chose the nation's first National Cyber Director.

Jul 4, 2021

Unprecedented Russian hack accessed government secrets

Bill Whitaker reports on how Russian spies used a popular piece of software to unleash a virus that spread to 18,000 government and private computer networks.

Jul 4, 2021

Experts warn U.S. needs new cyber strategy

After the SolarWinds hack, cybersecurity experts told 60 Minutes that the U.S. needs to develop a new cyber strategy to deal with Russia and other adversaries.

Feb 14, 2021
05:14

Software supplier hit with "sophisticated cyberattack"

The number of victims affected by the attack is unclear due to a ripple effect of managed service providers, who have their own clients, that may have been affected as well.

Jul 3, 2021

Russian Trolls Shift Strategy to Disrupt U.S. Election in 2020

Russia-linked hackers targeting U.S., European entities, advisory warns

The campaign, which targets a broad range of government and private organizations, is "almost certainly" ongoing.

Jul 1, 2021

US ex-marine Trevor Reed appeals against his 9-year prison sentence for attacking police

U.S. "deeply troubled" as Russia upholds ex-Marine's prison sentence

A Moscow court denied Trevor Reed's appeal of his 9-year prison sentence, which his lawyers call the harshest ever handed down for the crime of which he was convicted.

Jun 29, 2021

Biden endorses bipartisan infrastructure agreement

President Biden said he supports a bipartisan agreement on an infrastructure plan. Neither side got everything they wanted in the deal. Ed O'Keefe has the details.

Jun 24, 2021
02:11

U.K. denies Russian claims of "warning shots" fired at warship

Moscow says fighter jet even dropped bombs in British destroyer's path as it entered Russian territory. U.K. says no warning shots, and it's not Russia's territory.

Jun 23, 2021

Germany probes alleged sex assault, anti-Semitic remarks by troops

Defense chief pulls entire infantry unit out of Lithuania over claims of "misconduct" at a booze-fueled hotel party.

Jun 22, 2021

U.S. woman found dead in Russia after mom got disturbing text

Catherine Serou's mother told NPR that her daughter had last texted her: "In a car with a stranger. I hope I'm not being abducted."

Jun 22, 2021

Biden’s national security adviser on summit

President Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what was accomplished during Mr. Biden's first trip abroad as president — namely what the president gained from his Geneva summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Jun 18, 2021
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Biden focuses on foreign policy

From Afghanistan to Belarus, the Biden administration is turning its focus to foreign policy this week. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about President Biden's agenda.

Jun 21, 2021
07:29

Analyst breaks down Biden-Putin meeting

President Biden sat down with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, and the two discussed cyberattacks, election meddling and human rights issues among other things. Afterward, Mr. Biden said he isn't confident Putin will change his behavior. Michael Bociurkiw, a global affairs analyst and the author of "Digital Pandemic," joins CBSN AM to discuss.

Jun 17, 2021
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Summit with Putin ends with few commitments

President Biden ended his eight-day European trip in Switzerland with a 3.5 hour summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit ended with few commitments, but each country's ambassador will return to their posts, and the leaders agreed to the creation of working groups for arms control and cyberattacks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM to discuss.

Jun 17, 2021
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WorldView: Violence near U.S.-Mexico border

Gunmen killed 14 people in the Mexican border city of Reynosa near McAllen, Texas. Meanwhile, Russia's ambassador to the U.S. returned to Washington three months after being recalled, and President Biden's special envoy for North Korea said he hopes Pyongyang will be open for talks. Also, voters in Ethiopia headed to the polls amid an ongoing war. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those headlines from around the world.

Jun 21, 2021
02:53

Face The Nation: Pink, Hill, Bunch

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the future of work after COVID-19, Ibrahim Raisi winning Iran’s presidential election, Fiona Hills input on U.S. sanctions on Russia and Lonnie Bunch, head of the Smithsonian Institution, on preserving history.

Jun 20, 2021
22:34

Fiona Hill welcomes "obligatory" new Russia sanctions

Fiona Hill, a former top National Security Council official, says the use of Novichok to poison opposition leader Alexey Navalny means the U.S. must impose additional sanctions.

Jun 20, 2021
06:34

Two National Guardsmen Shot Near White House, Suspect In Custody

At least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago case are fired, sources say

At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired.

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Cuba says speedboat from Florida was carrying weapons for "terrorist purposes"

Cuba's Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails.

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Judge rules Trump policy for "third-country" deportations is unlawful

U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled that the Trump administration's policy for swiftly deporting migrants to third countries violates federal immigration law and the Constitution.

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ICE arrested 261 DACA recipients over 10 months last year, document shows

Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.

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FBI raids home of Los Angeles schools chief Alberto Carvalho

Along with Alberto Carvalho's L.A. home, search warrants were also executed at LAUSD headquarters and a home in South Florida, according to the FBI.

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What to know about Trump's new plan to help people save for retirement

About 50 million workers lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, a hurdle to setting aside money for old age.

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U.S. women's hockey star reiterates team missed SOTU over logistical challenges

"I know, like, later on, there'll be a full invite for all Team USA athletes to go to the White House like there has been in the past," decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek told CBS News.

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Patel Says FBI Headquarters To 'Permanently Close' With Move

FBI's head of congressional affairs stepping down, sources say

Marshall Yates also served on a "weaponization" working group tasked with carrying out Trump's quest for retribution.

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Third victim dies following shooting at Rhode Island hockey rink

A third victim has died following the Feb. 16 shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

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Maduro appears in US court to face narco-terrorism charges

Maduro's lawyer says U.S. blocking Venezuelan government from paying his legal fees

The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.

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Mayor touts Baltimore as a changed city despite Trump's criticisms

Since 2019, when Baltimore's murder rate hit an all-time high, something has changed, and data points to the city showing major improvement.

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At least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago case are fired, sources say

At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.

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Will banning big home investors lower prices? Experts are skeptical.

The president reiterated a plan to ban big investors from buying single-family homes, but some experts say bigger remedies are needed.

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Subscribing to digital apps has gotten a lot pricier, new data shows

Consumers today can easily spend more than $1,000 a year for streaming TV, music and other widely used apps, new analysis finds.

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Bill Gates apologizes to foundation staff over Epstein ties

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has apologized to staff of his foundation over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Maduro's lawyer says U.S. blocking Venezuelan government from paying his legal fees

The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.

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Mayor touts Baltimore as a changed city despite Trump's criticisms

Since 2019, when Baltimore's murder rate hit an all-time high, something has changed, and data points to the city showing major improvement.

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At least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago case are fired, sources say

At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.

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What's behind the Anthropic-Pentagon feud

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.

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Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?

A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.

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Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027

Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.

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As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.

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How safe is America from polio?

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How safe is America from polio?

After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.

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Maduro's lawyer says U.S. blocking Venezuelan government from paying his legal fees

The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.

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Cuba says speedboat from Florida was carrying weapons for "terrorist purposes"

Cuba's Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails.

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German police arrest suspect in American woman's 1994 murder

The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river.

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Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?

A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.

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NSW Police and SES search for Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old grandfather who was kidnapped from his home on February 13 in Sydney

85-year-old kidnapped, murdered in apparent case of mistaken identity

Australian detectives arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of an elderly grandfather in a suspected case of mistaken identity.

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Deon Cole on NAACP Image Awards

Actor and comedian Deon Cole is back to host the NAACP Image Awards. Cole joins CBS News with more on what to expect.

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First look at "Survivor 50"

"Survivor" returns Wednesday for its 50th season, featuring fan-favorite contestants over the past 25 years. "CBS Mornings" has a preview of the historic season.

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Martin Short grieves death of his daughter

Actor and comedian Martin Short has postponed upcoming dates of his comedy tour with longtime friend Steve Martin as he grieves the sudden death of his 42-year-old daughter, Katherine. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees revealed

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced 17 nominees for its class of 2026, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden and Luther Vandross. The new members will be revealed in April.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils "diverse list" of 2026 nominees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.

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iPhone feature helps save skiers after avalanche

When a deadly avalanche struck outside Lake Tahoe, California, an iPhone feature allowed the surviving skiers to get the help they needed. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to explain.

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What's behind the Anthropic-Pentagon feud

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.

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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.

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Anthropic narrows AI safety pledge

Anthropic, the maker of the chatbot Claude, is narrowing its signature pledge on artificial intelligence safety. The abrupt changes come amid a tense standoff between the company and the Pentagon over the use of its AI model. New York Times reporter Sheera Frenkel joins to discuss.

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Subscribing to digital apps has gotten a lot pricier, new data shows

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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released

Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.

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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers

A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.

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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world

On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.

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These United States: George Washington and climate change

On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.

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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.

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Inside the Kouri Richins Trial | "48 Hours" Podcast

Grief children's book author Kouri Richins is on trial in Utah, accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule in 2022. Prosecutors say she killed him for financial gain, while also engaging in an extramarital affair. The defense argues his death was an accidental overdose. In a special episode, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales speaks with CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman about the key evidence, the prosecution's motive theory, and what to watch as the Utah murder trial unfolds.

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Reports are emerging about documents potentially missing from the Epstein files released by the Justice Department that may be linked to President Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

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FBI raids home of Los Angeles schools chief Alberto Carvalho

Along with Alberto Carvalho's L.A. home, search warrants were also executed at LAUSD headquarters and a home in South Florida, according to the FBI.

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NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs

NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.

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