U.K. to charge 5 people suspected of spying for Russia
Three of the defendants suspected of spying for Russia were charged earlier this year with possessing false identity documents.
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The bizarre secret behind China's spy balloon
Earlier this year America's military defenses were put on notice against a Chinese balloon believed to be on an espionage mission. Gen. Mark Milley talks about what we've learned from an examination of the balloon's wreckage.
Former U.K. intelligence worker confesses to stabbing NSA employee
Prosecutors said after Joshua Bowles stopped working for a U.K. intel agency, he tracked the U.S. agency employee online before launching his attack.
China asking citizens to spy on each other
China's state security ministry says a system needs to be in place to normalize anti-spying work among civilians as the country encourages citizens to sound an alarm if they suspect espionage. Earlier this year, Beijing updated its anti-espionage legislation by broadening the definition of spying. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Ukraine says 7 killed in airstrike as "local women" spy network busted
Ukraine's SBU intelligence service says it arrested a small group "exclusively of local women who supported the armed aggression" by Russia.
Brazil denies U.S. extradition request for alleged Russian spy
The wrangling over alleged Russian spy Sergey Cherkasov's extradition from Brazil comes amid increasing tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
What we know so far about the Chinese spy balloon and other objects shot down by U.S.
The giant spy balloon, taller than the Statue of Liberty, was shot down in U.S. airspace in early February. Three other objects were shot down in the ensuing days.
U.K. says Russia "likely" training dolphins to "counter enemy divers"
The latest bulletin from British military intelligence on the Ukraine war says Russia appears to be training combat dolphins in occupied Crimea.
Russian court rejects latest appeal by WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovhich
Evan Gershkovich, 31, was arrested in March and accused by Russia's federal security service of spying for the U.S. government, which he and his employer vehemently deny.
U.S. confirms reports of Chinese spy base
The Biden administration confirmed Saturday that China has been operating a spy base in Cuba -- just one hundred miles from the shores of Florida. This comes after the Wall Street Journal reported that China tentatively agreed to pay Cuba billions of dollars to set up an electronic eavesdropping facility. Gordon Lubold, White House and national security reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss what we know about the base.
Prospect of Chinese spy base in Cuba unsettles Washington
Cuba may allow China to establish a facility on its territory capable of conducting electronic surveillance on the United States, CBS News has confirmed.
Mystery client says hiring detective to spy on mayor "just politics as usual"
Reno Mayor Hillary said a mechanic found the tracking device on her car about two weeks before the election.
Why working in China is getting "very risky" for some U.S. companies
Elon Musk may be fine, but for smaller U.S. businesses, operating in China has become "very risky," a lawyer who works in the country tells CBS News.
Prince Harry set to testify in tabloid trial
Prince Harry is scheduled to testify in a London courtroom in his trial against several U.K. tabloids, which he claims have spied on him.
Robert Hanssen, FBI agent convicted of spying for Russia, dead at 79
Robert Hanssen, one of the most damaging spies in American history, was found dead in his prison cell.
"Russian spy" whale surfaces off Sweden, fueling more guesswork
"It could be hormones driving him to find a mate. Or it could be loneliness," one marine biologist said of the wayward Beluga.
Microsoft CEO on Chinese malware targeting critical infrastructure
Microsoft revealed a Chinese-sponsored hacking operation Wednesday, saying it could disrupt communications between the U.S. and Asia during a future potential conflict.
CIA seeks to recruit Russian spies with new video campaign
The two-minute video shows fictional Russian officers secretly contacting the CIA through its dark web portal.
U.S. seeks extradition of alleged Russian spy from Brazil
Prosecutors have said Sergey Cherkasov was in the U.S. gathering information on the war in Ukraine before his cover was blown.
U.S. doesn't know how WSJ reporter detained in Russia is being treated, official says
Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens said on "CBS Mornings" that Evan Gershkovich is being held in a "tough prison."
China's new plane a threat to U.S. economy?
A new Chinese airliner may soon take to the skies. It's called the C919 -- and it looks a lot like Boeing's 737. As Kris Van Cleave explains, development of the jet may have been assisted by espionage.
China accused of spying to create passenger jet
China is rolling out a new passenger airliner, designed to directly compete with Boeing and Airbus. Some say the designs were gathered through corporate espionage. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
Blast kills pro-Russian war blogger
Russian police have arrested a female suspect in a bombing that killed a prominent supporter of Russia's war on Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia is under pressure from the U.S. over American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested on spying charges last week. Holly Williams reports.
Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter, claims he was "spying"
The Journal "vehemently denies" the claim that Evan Gershkovich "was collecting classified information" about Russia's "military industrial complex" for the U.S.
Accused Russian spy allegedly collected U.S. info on Ukraine war before arrest
A criminal complaint filed Friday reveals more details about Sergey Cherkasov's life undercover.
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
California CARE Court aims to improve treatment for severe mental illness
Advocates see California's CARE Court as a way of finally getting mental health help to many of those in need, but critics see it as a coercive program that removes people's choices.
NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
Ocasio-Cortez says New Jersey's Menendez should resign after indictment
"I think the situation is quite unfortunate, but I do believe that it is in the best interest for Sen. Menendez to resign in this moment," Ocasio-Cortez told "Face the Nation."
Biden warns against government shutdown, makes case for second term
President Biden issued a stark warning that "America could be forced to pay the price" if Republicans in Congress fail to act.
Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $785 million
The jackpot for the next Powerball drawing is an estimated $785 million. It's set to be the fourth largest prize in the game's history.
Sloths may be threatened by climate change after 64 million years of evolution
As the slowest mammal in the world — with a side of bad hearing and vision — the sloth's survival story is an unusual one. The animal is now facing the threat of climate change and human sprawl.
Canada House speaker apologizes for honoring man who fought for Nazis
Speaker Anthony Rota introduced Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for a Nazi military unit in World War II, and lawmakers applauded the 98-year-old.
Ukraine's first lady highlights the horrors of war and the hard work of healing
"We hope that all Americans understand what's going on," Olena Zelenska told "Face the Nation."
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
3 adults, 3 children killed in Florida after train crashes into SUV
The crash occurred in Plant City, about 25 miles east of Tampa.
Jimmy Carter visits Georgia peanut festival ahead of his 99th birthday
The Carter Center said former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, took a ride through Plains Peanut Festival in their hometown over the weekend.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Sept. 24, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska join Margaret Brennan.
Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $785 million
The jackpot for the next Powerball drawing is an estimated $785 million. It's set to be the fourth largest prize in the game's history.
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Inside Consumer Reports
With an annual testing budget well over $30 million, the non-profit organization behind the magazine and website, with 60 labs and teams of engineers and investigators, puts thousands of consumer goods through their paces.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
Apple workers go on strike in France right as the iPhone 15 hits stores
Some 200 workers from Apple stores across France joined picket lines, vying for sidewalk space with customers eager to get the new iPhone 15.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Sept. 24, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former national security adviser Robert O'Brien that aired Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 24, 2023.
Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 24, 2023.
Ukraine's first lady highlights the horrors of war and the hard work of healing
"We hope that all Americans understand what's going on," Olena Zelenska told "Face the Nation."
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CDC recommends Pfizer's RSV vaccine during pregnancy
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Are you getting enough vitamin D? Here's what to know.
As we start to head indoors for the colder months, vitamin D levels can suffer. Experts share what to know and do about it.
You can't overdose on fentanyl just by touching it. Experts explain why.
Touching fentanyl or being near it won't cause a drug overdose, experts told CBS News.
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Canada House speaker apologizes for honoring man who fought for Nazis
Speaker Anthony Rota introduced Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for a Nazi military unit in World War II, and lawmakers applauded the 98-year-old.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 24, 2023.
Ukraine's first lady highlights the horrors of war and the hard work of healing
"We hope that all Americans understand what's going on," Olena Zelenska told "Face the Nation."
Ukrainian forces launch second missile strike on Crimea's Sevastopol
Sevastopol serves as the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
Blinken: U.S. expects "accountability" from India amid tensions with Canada
The tension between both countries has been escalating since Trudeau accused the Indian government of being involved in the shooting death of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Usher to perform at Super Bowl halftime show
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, the NFL announced Sunday.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
A Talking Heads reunion for the return of "Stop Making Sense"
With the restoration and re-release of the classic 1984 concert film, the members of Talking Heads - David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison - get re-acquainted after decades of estrangement, and revisit the band's jubilant success.
Gisele Bündchen on her wellness journey: "Before I was more surviving, and now I'm living"
The 43-year-old supermodel, divorced mother of two children from her marriage to NFL superstar Tom Brady, and self-described introvert, has found peace in making a part-time home in Costa Rica.
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Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
YouTube CEO defends decision to demonetize Russell Brand's channel
YouTube suspended Russell Brand's ability to earn money from his online videos earlier this week after multiple women accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse — allegations he denies.
Amazon to run ads with Prime Video shows — unless you pay more
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
How the AI revolution is different: It threatens white-collar workers
Emerging forms of artificial intelligence could displace a range of "knowledge workers," new analysis finds.
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Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
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Toddler and 2 adults shot dead in Florida, authorities say
A 3-year-old child and two adults are dead after being shot at a Jacksonville apartment complex, officials said. Another adult was hurt.
Settled suits over police misconduct cost taxpayers
Settlements in lawsuits over police misconduct cost taxpayers millions every year — and while they compensate victims or their families, the settlements don't necessarily stop bad behavior, experts say.
Feds open investigation into claims Baton Rouge police tortured detainees
Lawsuits allege that the Baton Rouge Police Department's now shuttered Street Crimes Unit abused drug suspects in a narcotics processing facility known as the "Brave Cave."
2 arrested in shooting death of 11-year-old that prompted gun ban
New Mexico's governor tried to temporarily ban guns from being carried in public in Albuquerque after Froylan Villegas was shot to death.
$41 million worth of cocaine found on "suspicious" boat in Colombia
The boat was manned by three people and had over one ton of cocaine on board.
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NASA successfully retrieves asteroid material
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
NASA mission to asteroid returning to Earth
A small saucer-shape capsule carrying a half-pound of rocks and dust collected from an asteroid called Bennu is expected to slam into Earth's atmosphere at a blistering 27,650 mph on Sunday and then parachute down to the ground. NASA senior scientist Amy Simon joined CBS News to discuss the purpose and logistics of the mission.
NASA says asteroid samples will land on Earth Sunday after fiery descent
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
NASA image shows "unprecedented detail" of moon's south pole region
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
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Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
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Crime scene photos: NYC sledgehammer attack
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Epps charged, undermining conspiracy theory
Conspiracists claimed Ray Epps was a government plant after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Epps pleaded guilty last week to a misdemeanor charge for his role in the riot.
Funding Cartels: The Fentanyl Fight | CBS Reports
CBS Reports goes into a cartel stronghold in Mexico to uncover what’s behind the surge in fentanyl trafficking and why America is failing to stop it.
How sloths survive as nature’s couch potato
Sloths, the world's slowest mammal, have been around for 64 million years. Sharyn Alfonsi traveled to Costa Rica to learn more about how they’ve survived.
U.S. helps fund Ukraine's fight to survive
America has pumped nearly $25 billion into Ukraine’s economy since the Russian invasion began. 60 Minutes went to Ukraine to learn how the money is being spent.
Investigating California’s CARE Court
Under CARE Court, judges can order people to get help, with counties required to provide aid. Critics argue the California mental health care program is costly and could strip people of their rights.