Russia spies jailed in case involving love triangle and "honeytraps"
Six Bulgarians convicted for belonging to a Russian espionage cell were given jail terms of up to 10 years by a U.K. court.
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Tech firm uncovers alleged North Korea scheme
A tech company in Houston uncovered a scheme possibly funding North Korea's nuclear ambitions. What began as a routine hiring process quickly escalated into a high-stakes investigation. Nicole Sganga has the story.
Iran hangs man convicted of spying for Israel
Iran's state media say Mohsen Langarneshin was one of Israel's "top spies," but a rights group says he was forced to confess, and now he's been executed.
U.S. soldiers accused of selling secrets to China
Two U.S. Army soldiers were arrested in Washington state for allegedly trying to sell sensitive government information to buyers in China. Charlie D'Agata has more.
3 convicted of spying for Russia in U.K., accused of setting "honeytraps"
The man and two women, who were tangled in sexual relationships with one of their handlers or each other, denied being in on the plot.
Ukraine detains top intel official, accuses "the rat" of working for Russia
Ukraine's main intelligence agency, the SBU, says one of its most senior officials was disinformation back to Russia.
U.S. military planes might be spying on cartels, Mexico says
Any intelligence gathered from Mexican territory would have to be shared under agreements between the two countries, Defense Minister Ricardo Trevilla said.
Russian spy ship catches fire, issues warning: "Please hear me"
The audio provides an unusual peek inside Russia's fleet of spy ships that NATO nations are watching closely.
Former soldier who spied for Iran and escaped prison is sentenced
Daniel Khalife's spying case had not received much attention until he broke out of prison on the underbelly of a food delivery truck.
How China is virtually spying on U.S. troops
Chinese spies are targeting U.S. service members on social media in an effort to get American military secrets, U.S. federal officials say. Jim Axelrod has more on the growing problem.
Russian spy ship tracked off U.K. as defense official warns Putin
A Royal Navy submarine was authorized to surface close to a Russian ship "strictly as a deterrent measure," British Defense Secretary John Healey said.
Files shed light on notorious spies — and how the queen was kept in the dark
Members of the spy ring in the 1930s spilled secrets to the Soviet Union from the heart of the U.K. intelligence establishment.
Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military
German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military.
Russia sentences former long-time U.S. Consulate worker to prison
A Russian court found long-time U.S. Consulate employee Robert Shonov guilty of "gathering information" on the Ukraine war and sharing it with a foreign nation.
Ex-Green Beret pleads guilty to spying
Peter Debbins, a former Green Beret, has pleaded guilty to divulging military secrets to Russian intelligence over the span of 15 years.
Israeli police say 7 citizens arrested, accused of spying for Iran
Israeli police say they've "dismantled a spy network" that sent Iran photos and video "of numerous IDF bases across Israel, ports, and energy infrastructure."
Report on China-backed hackings in U.S.
The Washington Post is reporting that hackers backed by China accessed some U.S. internet providers to spy on Americans. This comes as National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan visits China for meetings. John Hultquist, a chief analyst with Mandiant Intelligence at Google Cloud, joins CBS News with more details.
Spies' children found out they were Russian on flight to Moscow
Artem and Anna Dultsev were undercover intelligence officers commonly known as "illegals." They were posing as Argentine expats when they were arrested in Slovenia.
Russian assassin among those walking free in U.S.-Russia prisoner swap
A Russian assassin jailed for life in Germany is among the Russians being released as part of the U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange.
Russian court sentences U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich to prison
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
U.S. vows to push for Gershkovich's release
A Russian court sentenced Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on espionage charges Friday. President Biden has vowed to "push hard" for his release. Washington Post Russia reporter Mary Ilyushina has the latest.
New images of suspected Chinese spy bases
New images of Cuba's electronic eavesdropping bases have been captured from space and are believed to be linked to China, according to a new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Matthew Funaiole, co-author of the report, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Julian Assange lands in Australia a free man
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to his native Australia as a free man on Wednesday. In a deal brokered by the Justice Department, Assange pleaded guilty to a single felony charge for publishing U.S. military secrets. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in the Australian capital of Canberra with more.
Evan Gershkovich Russian trial: What to know
American Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeared in court with his head newly shaved as his trial began in Russia on Wednesday. The 32-year-old faces 20 years in prison for allegedly spying on a facility linked to the Russian military on behalf of the CIA, but Russian officials have not provided any evidence to support those claims. CBS News correpondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Assange to plead guilty to violating Espionage Act
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to plead guilty to one count of violating the Espionage Act. Assange is not expected to spend time incarcerated in the U.S. as he will be credited with time served in a U.K. prison. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after "brief and sudden illness"
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
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U.S. conducts another round of retaliatory strikes on Iran, Pentagon says
U.S. forces conducted their third round of strikes on Iran this week, this time in retaliation for an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon said.
Margaret Brennan: I spoke with Lindsey Graham a day before he died
Fierce Ukraine supporter Lindsey Graham passed away Saturday on the heels of his tenth trip to the warzone, and at a key moment for one of the Republican senator's proudest accomplishments.
How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history
In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., was prosperous and integrated. But white supremacists took back control of the city's multi-racial government at gunpoint, and killed scores of Black residents - a little-known story retold in Lauren Collins' "They Stole a City."
Ukraine's prime minister resigns; Zelenskyy shifts several government roles
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine's government.
New York Times journalists issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Sen. Scott on Lindsey Graham's role in "building bridges," including with Trump
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina remembered Sen. Lindsey Graham as a "powerful leader" following his sudden death, while emphasizing Graham's role in "building bridges."
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Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacy
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said that he's hopeful the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as "one of the legacies" of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday.
40 million under alerts as heat dome peaks across western U.S.
Heat alerts were issued for millions across parts of the western U.S. Sunday as an unusually prolonged heat dome reached its peak.
What is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?
Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.
Sen. Scott on Lindsey Graham's role in "building bridges," including with Trump
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina remembered Sen. Lindsey Graham as a "powerful leader" following his sudden death, while emphasizing Graham's role in "building bridges."
Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.
President Trump's demolition, construction and renovation efforts have triggered a firestorm of lawsuits, as critics seek to block his plans to remake our nation's capital.
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High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
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Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with former White House chief of staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacy
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said that he's hopeful the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as "one of the legacies" of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday.
Transcript: Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with retired Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
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New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
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Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Ukraine's prime minister resigns; Zelenskyy shifts several government roles
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine's government.
Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with former White House chief of staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with retired Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
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7/12: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
Grace notes: Art as a reverie of gentle sounds
French artist and composer Céleste Boursier-Mougenot's "Clinamen," at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, is a mesmerizing installation in which porcelain bowls floating in giant basins of water collide, producing chiming sounds that reverberate in the 55,000-square-foot hall, to foster a state of grace. Tracy Smith reports.
Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"
The Emmy-winning HBO Max drama "The Pitt" immerses viewers in the hour-by-hour struggles faced by the overworked-yet-superhuman emergency room staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits the series' hyper-realistic set at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, Calif. (where cast members undergo a two-week medical boot camp), and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wylie about why the former "ER" actor returned to the medical drama genre. (The series just received 25 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, the most of any program.) [Originally broadcast Jan. 4, 2026.]
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" actress Louise Lasser, and singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham's final Kyiv visit
Sen. Lindsey Graham was in Kyiv, Ukraine, one day before his death. CBS News' Margaret Brennan recalls her final conversation with Sen. Graham on Friday, during which he touted progress on Russian oil sanctions.
Nancy Mace on Sen. Lindsey Graham's death
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace joined CBS News 24/7 to reflect on Sen. Lindsey Graham's political impact after his sudden death, saying she and other members of Congress are "in a state of shock."
Trump on Sen. Lindsey Graham
President Trump said Sunday that he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham shortly before the longtime Republican senator's death. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Face the Nation: Emanuel, Turner, McKenzie
Missed the second half of the show? Rahm Emanuel, Rep. Mike Turner and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join.
Lindsey Graham's role in Russia sanctiosn bill
One day before Sen. Lindsey Graham's death Saturday, he told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan he was excited about new progress on a long-sought bipartisan bill to boost sanctions on Russia by targeting buyers of its oil.