U.K. sanctions Russia as probe blames Putin for deadly 2018 poison attack
A U.K. inquiry says Russian agents "carry out Putin's bidding," blaming him for a deadly 2018 attack in England using the nerve agent Novichok.
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Inside China's espionage campaign against U.S.
A new book, "The Great Heist," exposes how China has carried out a long-running, large-scale espionage campaign to undermine the U.S. and its allies by stealing information and technology from companies. Author David Shedd joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Drones near base storing U.S. nukes could be spying, Belgium says
Belgium's defense minister confirmed that drones had flown into the area near the Kleine Brogel air base in northeast Belgium in two phases.
Possible Nobel leak was likely espionage, committee secretary says
The odds of Maria Corina Machado winning the prize jumped from 3.75% to nearly 73% before the announcement was made.
Iran hangs man accused of spying for Israel's Mossad in wave of executions
The execution came as Iran vowed to confront what it called its enemies after the United Nations reimposed sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program this weekend.
Ex-Mossad director reflects on pager attack
For 40 years, the Mossad has been secretly tracking "enemies of Israel" around the world. Former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen joins "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Sword of Freedom," chronicling four decades inside the covert intelligence agency.
China leverages spies in the U.S.
China is intent on using spies to monitor and influence events outside its own borders. 60 Minutes reports on why China's spies are on the rise, and what happens when one gets caught in the U.S.
U.S. contractor charged with trying to spy for China at base in Germany
An American man who worked at a U.S. military facility in Germany has been indicted for allegedly offering to supply sensitive information to China.
U.S. soldier charged with trying to trade Army tank info for Russian citizenship
Federal prosecutors claim a 22-year-old Army soldier offered to expose "weaknesses" about the M1A2 Abrams tank in exchange for Russian citizenship.
Putin rewards U.S. man with a Russian passport for spying in Ukraine
A Russian official says American Daniel Martindale has been rewarded with citizenship for spying on Ukraine, "by decree of our President Vladimir Putin."
China says spy plots foiled, including "honey trap" that lured state worker
China's spy agency says it caught a government worker who, "unable to resist the seductive beauty" of a foreign agent, was blackmailed into handing over state secrets.
Ukraine accuses 2 Chinese men of trying to steal info on missile system
Ukraine has detained a Chinese man and his son and accused them of trying to smuggle info on a guided missile system back to Beijing.
Evaluating Israeli intelligence inside Iran
Mossad operatives on Thursday evening assassinated top Iranian scientists and helped launch drones from within the country. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins "The Takeout" to evaluate the state of Israeli intelligence inside Iran.
Patriots deny stealing Bengals' signs
The New England Patriots are denying new reports of spying, this time on the opponents they'll face this Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly think the Patriots tried stealing signs after a Patriots production crew was caught filming the Bengals' sideline during their game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. But the Patriots say the crew was there for a different reason. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Did FBI illegally monitor Trump campaign?
The Justice Department's internal watchdog is set to release a highly anticipated report on whether the FBI conducted illegal surveillance of the Trump campaign in 2016. President Trump has accused the FBI and the Justice Department of improper spying and has called the investigation of his campaign a "witch hunt." Catherine Herridge reports.
Are social media companies spying on us?
Social media companies are facing increased scrutiny for allegedly spying on our conversations via smartphone and targeting ads based on what we say. According to Pew Research, 81% of Americans own a smartphone. Cindy Pom reports.
Saudi Arabia accused of spying in the U.S.
For the first time, federal authorities are accusing Saudi Arabia of spying in the U.S. The case involves two former Twitter employees who allegedly gained access to thousands of accounts. Jeff Pegues reports.
The Pollards
Mike Wallace interviews Jonathan Pollard, an American serving life in prison for spying on the U.S. for Israel, and his wife, Anne, convicted as an accomplice. Pollard, a former Naval intelligence analyst, admitted his guilt but calls his stiff sentence "political vengeance."
Cuban spies behind sale of American secrets around the world
Former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha spent decades spying for Cuba. Before Rocha there was Ana Montes, a Pentagon analyst who spent 17 years spying for Cuba.
Famous spy's possessions recovered 60 years after he was hanged
Eli Cohen's remains have yet to be returned to Israel, where he is regarded as a national hero.
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.
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.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump policies are not America First
The relationship between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of President Trump's most loyal backers, soured over the Epstein files and disagreements over MAGA policies.
Supreme Court hears arguments today over Trump's power to fire FTC commissioner
The Supreme Court will consider whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
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Powerful earthquake hits off Japan, triggering tsunami alert
A powerful earthquake hit off Japan's northern coast, triggering a tsunami alert.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
Senate focus turns to health care ahead of long-anticipated vote this week
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
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Beshear takes on national role as Dems eye governors to get to the White House
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is leading the Democratic Governors Association for the 2026 midterms, with fellow potential presidential candidate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handling a vice chair post.
Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
Jurors in sandwich thrower case talk about their deliberations
Sean Dunn, who threw a "submarine-style sandwich" at a CBP officer in downtown D.C. in July was found not guilty of misdemeanor assault in November.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
Senate focus turns to health care ahead of long-anticipated vote this week
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
Supreme Court hears arguments today over Trump's power to fire FTC commissioner
The Supreme Court will consider whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
Allred will instead seek the Democratic nomination in the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion.
Trump's new H1-B visa fees could leave rural health care as collateral damage
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
Fine against Southwest for 2022 winter storm cancellations waived by DOT
Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to a $140 million civil penalty after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
210,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire and burn risks
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue)! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
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Senate focus turns to health care ahead of long-anticipated vote this week
The Senate is set to vote on a Democratic health care proposal this week, a key tenet of the deal to end the government shutdown.
Supreme Court hears arguments today over Trump's power to fire FTC commissioner
The Supreme Court will consider whether removal protections for members of the Federal Trade Commission violate the separation of powers.
Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
Allred will instead seek the Democratic nomination in the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
Exclusive
Beshear takes on national role as Dems eye governors to get to the White House
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is leading the Democratic Governors Association for the 2026 midterms, with fellow potential presidential candidate Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handling a vice chair post.
Trump's new H1-B visa fees could leave rural health care as collateral damage
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
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Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
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Powerful earthquake hits off Japan, triggering tsunami alert
A powerful earthquake hit off Japan's northern coast, triggering a tsunami alert.
Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
U.K. woman stitches strength into neurodiversity-themed fashion startup
Mille Haywood is overcoming her own mental health challenges and helping others with clothes that offer "comfort hugs," and a "Slay-DHD" attitude.
Hitmen ambush and kill journalist who covered corruption
Fernando Nunezwas shot and killed by hitmen while returning from an assignment and his brother was critically injured, the ANP said.
Leak at Louvre Museum damaged hundreds of works after jewel heist
Weeks after the brazen robbery of crown jewels, Paris' Louvre saw hundreds of works in its Egypt section damaged by water from a leaky old heating system.
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Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Golden Globe nominees announced
"CBS Mornings" reveals the nominees for some of the Golden Globe Awards' biggest categories. Plus, Fandango managing editor Erik Davis breaks down the nominations.
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a president
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Book excerpt: "The Colonel and the King" by Peter Guralnick
Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book traces the relationship between the King and Colonel Tom Parker, a manager whose marketing savvy helped launch a rock 'n' roll revolution.
Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford: "I know that we don't have forever anymore"
The bestselling author had said she would no longer write novels set in the make-believe mountain village of Mitford. After the death of her daughter, she wrote through her grief – which led to her 15th Mitford book, "My Beloved."
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Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
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.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent talks with Tilly's creator, Eline Van der Velden, about her goal of producing "the Scarlett Johansson of the AI genre." Kent also talks with Kevin Reilly, CEO of Kartel ai, a Beverly Hills tech startup; and with SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin, about the impact of AI on Hollywood and the actors' union.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Newly released video in Mangione case
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the muder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court Monday. Prosecutors say newly released surveillance video shows the moments before and after the deadly shooting last year. Prosecutors also released new photos of what Mangione was allegedly carrying the day of his arrest.
Russia jails soldiers who tortured and killed pro-Moscow American
A court found the soldiers guilty of beating Russell Bentley, 64, to death in April 2024, after they mistook him for a U.S. spy.
Hitmen ambush and kill journalist who covered corruption
Fernando Nunezwas shot and killed by hitmen while returning from an assignment and his brother was critically injured, the ANP said.
Car bomb kills 5 people, including 3 officers, in front of police station
The explosion was so powerful that human remains were scattered throughout the area, police said.
Stabbing on North Carolina train draws Trump's attention; suspect arrested
A suspect accused of stabbing a man on a Charlotte Area Transit System commuter train on Friday is undocumented and was previously deported, according to authorities.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Robert Redford 1936-2025
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Watch: Full list of 2026 Golden Globes nominees
Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall announced Monday the full list of nominees for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, with 11 exclusive categories revealed only on "CBS Mornings." Watch the announcement that aired on CBS News.
Democrats demand second boat strike video
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for the Pentagon to release the video of a second strike on an alleged drug boat in September. Over the weekend, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth would not commit and said it is being reviewed to determine what could be released publicly.
Political strategists on Greene's comments
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene joined "60 Minutes" to discuss her rift with President Trump in recent weeks. Political strategists Rina Shah and Joel Payne weigh in on her remarks.
Finland's foreign minister on Russian threats
Elina Valtonen, Finland's foreign minister, joined CBS News as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with European leaders to discuss security guarantees, and as President Trump's efforts to reach a peace deal with Russia stall.
Newly released video in Mangione case
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the muder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court Monday. Prosecutors say newly released surveillance video shows the moments before and after the deadly shooting last year. Prosecutors also released new photos of what Mangione was allegedly carrying the day of his arrest.