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Ex-U.S. ambassador who spied for Cuba for decades gets 15 years
The former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia was allegedly recruited by the Cubans in 1973, then went on to rise through the ranks of the State Department.
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The former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia was allegedly recruited by the Cubans in 1973, then went on to rise through the ranks of the State Department.
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.
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.
Robert Hanssen, one of the most damaging spies in American history, was found dead in his prison cell.
The Journal "vehemently denies" the claim that Evan Gershkovich "was collecting classified information" about Russia's "military industrial complex" for the U.S.
When a Chinese spy balloon floated across the U.S. earlier this month, it sparked a wide range of reactions from security fears to intrigue.
Sunday's shootdown marked the third unidentified object to be shot down over the U.S. and Canada in three days.
"The American is suspected of collecting intelligence information in the biological sphere," Russia's FSB security service said.
Ana Montes, the Defense Intelligence Agency's top Cuba analyst, spied for Cuba until her arrest in 2001.
This was the 387th flight of a Delta rocket since 1960 and the 95th and final launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Saudi Arabia, frustrated by growing criticism of its leaders and policies on social media, recruited two Twitter employees to spy on thousands of accounts that included prominent opponents, U.S. prosecutors have alleged.
A U.S. judge has denied bail and the services of a public defender to a California tour operator charged with carrying national security documents to officials in China.
The use of what are known as cellphone-site simulators by foreign powers has long been a concern, but American intelligence and law enforcement agencies - which use such eavesdropping equipment themselves - have been silent on the issue until now.
The former National Security Agency contractor who exposed U.S. government surveillance programs by disclosing classified material in 2013 has a new job: app developer.
Is Verizon planning to spy on its customers? You might conclude that it is after reading Verizon's privacy policy on an upcoming AppFlash service, which promises easier access to search and apps on Android phones. The policy says Verizon may share data on features and services you use, along with the list of apps you have installed on your phone, with other Verizon businesses to target ads.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he's called President Barack Obama to express his frustration over what he says is long-lasting damage caused by the U.S. government's surveillance programs.
Angry over revelations of National Security Agency surveillance and frustrated with what they consider outdated digital privacy laws, state lawmakers around the nation are proposing bills to curtail the powers of law enforcement to monitor and track citizens.
Some student groups say UC Davis administrators and campus police have been spying on them.
A recent law enforcement retail theft operation at a Target store in Sacramento County led to 50 people being arrested or cited, authorities said Thursday.
The University of California Board of Regents are banning employees from posting political statements on the homepages of university websites, saying such comments could be interpreted as the university's official view.
A driver was arrested for attempted murder after a motorcyclist was hit struck by an SUV in Folsom on Tuesday night, police said Thursday.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a teen died following a shooting late Wednesday night.
Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento will be the A's home next year. Some big name teams are coming to visit.
Weeks after the City of Sacramento said it was cracking down on illegal backyards, CBS13 has learned it has not even started taking any action.
A longtime Land Park area restaurant that once got national recognition will be saying goodbye at the end of the month.
After a short stint of mild and seasonable weather in Northern California, our weather pattern is about to take another hot turn.
A recent law enforcement retail theft operation at a Target store in Sacramento County led to 50 people being arrested or cited, authorities said Thursday.
Weeks after the City of Sacramento said it was cracking down on illegal backyards, CBS13 has learned it has not even started taking any action.
We got a look at some newborns on display at the Sacramento Zoo and how a baby boom there could help protect some species from extinction.
A man and child died in a fire at an apartment complex in south Sacramento, officials said Monday.
On this first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump supporters are in solidarity like never before.
Thousands of music fans braved the heat to help celebrate the opening of a new outdoor Sacramento concert venue. Here's a look at the site and what's being done to keep people cool.
A new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
Banking services from Patelco Credit Union halted following a ransomware attack have been mostly restored although questions about customers' personal information remained.
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson is back in court on Tuesday in a new effort to prove his innocence.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
The Athletics have announced their 2025 regular season schedule, giving fans a game plan for the incoming spectacle of MLB games at Sutter Health Park.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Lindsey Harding, the coach of the year last season with the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate, is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN first reported Tuesday.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers because the two sides haven't made progress on a new deal.
The University of California Board of Regents are banning employees from posting political statements on the homepages of university websites, saying such comments could be interpreted as the university's official view.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the third night of the 2024 RNC. Vice presidential nominee JD Vance is slated to address the RNC.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
The Sears department store in Stockton, a longtime staple of the community, will be closing next month.
Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape.
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief.
Laura Allen says after months of trying to get her father's military service records from the Veterans Administration, she still didn't have them.
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
As more and more Americans struggle to save money these days, we found a 45-day challenge to save $1,000.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Jessie Fischer's Airbnb rental off Highway 140 was one of those homes flattened by the fire on the Fourth of July.
The Pay Fire in El Dorado County that broke out Saturday afternoon got dangerously close to multiple neighborhoods, but firefighters were able to stop it from destroying any homes.
Firefighters are battling a 168-acre fire that was reportedly started by an escaped campfire found by hikers in the Tahoe National Forest on Sunday evening, officials said.
As crews make progress on the Pay Fire in El Dorado County, local downtown businesses said they feel lucky the situation wasn't much worse.
All evacuation warnings were lifted Monday for a fire that sparked over the weekend near Placerville.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Thursday afternoon.
Deputies in Sacramento recovered more than $5,000 during a retail theft operation at a Target.
The Athletics have announced their 2025 regular season schedule, giving fans a game plan for the incoming spectacle of MLB games at Sutter Health Park.
The restaurant was once featured on the program "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."
A controversial street in West Sacramento is getting a new name in an effort to eliminate an offensive term. We first told you about this debate last year, but not everyone is happy with the alternatives.