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FBI says homicide rates fell in 2023
The FBI's data indicates a decrease in violent crime overall in communities across the country in 2023, compared to 2022.
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The FBI's data indicates a decrease in violent crime overall in communities across the country in 2023, compared to 2022.
In a CBS News investigation, Scott MacFarlane takes a look at one of House Republicans' key witnesses, ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, who is now charged with lying to investigators about President Biden's business dealings. Smirnov was accused of being "a liar and a fraudster" in a previous case.
For months, FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned about the risk of cyberattacks leading to physical disruptions, such as forcing a power plant to overheat and potentially explode. Dr. Charles Clancy, chief technology officer at the national security-focused not-for-profit MITRE, joins CBS News to assess the threat of these real-world scenarios.
Some lawmakers were briefed Tuesday by law enforcement and intelligence officials as the House prepares to vote on a bill targeting TikTok, the popular social media app operated by ByteDance, a company allegedly linked to the Chinese government. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Former special counsel Robert Hur testified before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday and defended his report and investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents. CBS News contributor Samantha Vinograd breaks down the hearing.
U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials are testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee Monday as part of an annual assessment on worldwide threats. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis reports.
Winnie Greco, a former fundraiser for Adams who now serves as his director of Asian affairs, was placed on administrative leave.
AT&T says cellular service has been restored to all customers following a nationwide outage Thursday morning. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on the ongoing investigation into what caused the issue.
House Republicans have moved forward with the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, with the president's brother testifying behind closed doors on Wednesday. Meanwhile, GOP lawmakers are scrutinized over allegations involving a former FBI informant accused of lying about the president and his son.
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov has been charged for allegedly lying about President Biden and his son Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian energy company Burisma. Some of the false information allegedly came from Russian intelligence officials. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
The arrest of an FBI informant for allegedly making false statements about the Biden family's business dealings could cast a shadow over Republican efforts to impeach President Biden.
Charles McGonigal, the former top counterintelligence official at the FBI's New York office, was sentenced to more than two years in prison for concealing at least $225,000 in cash payments.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress that Chinese hackers have positioned themselves to wreak havoc on U.S. infrastructure. CBS News cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs joins to assess the threat.
The FBI contractor allegedly believed he was getting "coded messages" telling him he "was in danger," and said he was trying to go to a safe place.
FBI Director Christopher Wray issued a serious warning on Capitol Hill about potential Chinese government hacking attacks that could target and damage U.S. infrastructure. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
FBI Director Christopher Wray painted a stark picture Wednesday during a congressional hearing on Chinese hackers, saying China is targeting critical infrastructure across the U.S. and that not enough attention is being paid to it. Wray also announced that an FBI operation had disrupted hundreds of U.S.-based routers hijacked by a state-sponsored Chinese hacker group known as "Volt Typhoon."
Hackers backed by the Chinese government are targeting U.S. water treatment plants and electrical grids, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers.
The John Opie painting titled "The Schoolmistress" was stolen, then passed among organized crime members for years before it ended up in Utah, the FBI said.
The FBI is warning parents about a spike in sexual extortion schemes aimed at individuals under 18 occurring across gaming platforms, video-streaming sites and social media. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on the alarming trend.
From October 2021 through March 2023, the FBI tracked roughly 12,600 sextortion victims — all of them minors.
The FBI has been tracking thousands of sextortion cases targeting minors in recent years, an issue which continues to worsen. The impact has been devastating for many families, including one who lost a 17-year-old to suicide. Nicole Sganga has details.
The three fugitives being sought by federal officials were: Jonathan Daniel Pollock, Olivia Michele Pollock and Joseph Daniel Hutchinson III.
The FBI has offered a half-million dollar reward for information about the pipe bomber who planted viable devices outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane examines the status of the Justice Department's investigation three years later.
A series of bomb threats were made to multiple state capitols across the U.S. on Wednesday. CBS News Justice Department reporter Rob Legare explains how the FBI is responding.
Police and the FBI are investigating a deadly car crash in Rochester, New York, including whether it could be a terror incident. Dramatic video showed the crash outside a concert venue, and investigators found gas canisters inside the vehicle. Elaine Quijano has more.
Day 2 was firmly focused on projecting unity within the party, with former President Donald Trump looking on as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declare the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Day 2 was firmly focused on projecting unity within the party, with former President Donald Trump looking on as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
JD Vance, who grew up poor in Ohio but later became a millionaire venture capitalist, aligns closely with Donald Trump on issues like trade and jobs.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Day 2 was firmly focused on projecting unity within the party, with former President Donald Trump looking on as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
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."
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Fitness guru Richard Simmons, who helped millions lose weight by preaching the value of exercise and movement, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at age 76. In this November 30, 2003 commentary recorded for "Sunday Morning," Simmons offered his advice on dealing with holiday feasts, diets, and the benefits of "moving and grooving."
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declare the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
Two U.S. officials say U.S. Central Command has recommended the military permanently dismantle the pier run by the U.S. military to get aid into Gaza amidst the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. intelligence recently detected an Iranian plot against former President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials tell CBS News.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
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.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
Three snipers from local law enforcement were inside the building former President Trump's would-be assassin fired from, and one of them had spotted him outside on three separate occasions prior to the shooting. The sniper took a picture of the gunman nearly 30 minutes before the shooting, when he saw he had a rangefinder. Meg Oliver has more on the investigation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Lara Trump, who is the co-chair of the Republican National Committee, and is married to former President Donald Trump's son Eric, spoke Tuesday night at the 2024 Republican National Convention. She said she had a "very different" speech planned, but rewrote it in the wake of the attempted assassination of her father-in-law. "Nothing prepares you for a moment like that," she said.
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a top contender for former President Donald Trump's 2024 vice presidential pick, who ultimately wasn't selected, delivered an impassioned speech Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, arguing for Trump's "America first" agenda. "It is time to put our country and our people first again," Rubio said.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders took the stage on the second night of the Republican National Convention to talk about former President Donald Trump's character, recalling memories from her time as White House press secretary during his administration. She began her speech by addressing the attempted assassination of Trump, saying "not even an assassin's bullet could stop him," then taking a jab at President Biden's age.
The 2024 Republican National Convention is already making its fair share of headlines. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson takes a look back at the GOP conventions of elections past, and the defining moments spanning administrations.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was on former President Donald Trump's shortlist for a potential 2024 running mate. On the second night of the Republican National Convention, Burgum sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss the moment he learned he didn't make the cut.