Top British spies sound warning over NSA leaks
The intelligence chiefs said eavesdropping has foiled dozens of terror plots since the 2005 London subway and bus bombings, but that terror groups are now changing how they communicate
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The latest on the rollout of Obamacare, the outrage over NSA surveillance, drone strikes, and more
The latest on the rollout of Obamacare, the outrage over NSA surveillance, drone strikes, and more, with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., former NSA and CIA Director Michael Hayden, and a panel of experts.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the rollout of Obamacare, the outrage over NSA surveillance, and a panel of experts
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the rollout of Obamacare, the outrage over NSA surveillance, and a panel of experts.
NSA and Obamacare: A perfect storm of controversies?
A panel of experts dissects the problematic rollout of Obamacare and the overseas outrage created by NSA surveillance
Rogers: NSA intelligence collection stops threats
Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., says the focus shouldn't be on the NSA surveillance programs, but on the national security threats they reduce
Spying on foreign leaders "not exceptional," Hayden says
Amid outrage from allied foreign leaders, former CIA and NSA Director Michael Hayden defends U.S. surveillance
Feinstein: NSA spying on allied foreign leaders a "liability"
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., suggests the NSA may have overreached in phone-tapping the heads of state of U.S. allies
Headlines: Snowden appeals to Obama for clemency
"CBS This Morning: Saturday" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe
Did the NSA tap into Google and Yahoo data centers?
A new report says the National Security Agency is monitoring emails
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from October 30, 2013
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius faced bruising questions from lawmakers about Americans who are losing insurance that doesn't comply with the law's standards; and, residents of Rjukan, Norway, have good reason to celebrate the installation of giant mirrors, which have brought winter sunlight to their town center for the first time. Rjukan gets no sunlight seven months out of the year because of its location in a valley surrounded by mountains.
NSA chief denies stealing Google, Yahoo! communications
NSA is getting more aggressive in pushing back at stories based on leaks from Edward Snowden
NSA director: European allies shared phone records
The National Security Agency's director testified that European spy agencies turned over phone records
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from October 29, 2013
Marilyn Tavenner formally apologized for the government's rollout of the Obamacare website during testimony on Capitol Hill but placed the blame on tardy contractors; and, a year after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the area, a large portion of Breezy Point residents are still rebuilding. While New York City received $648 million in housing recovery aid, no one in the close-knit Queens community has received any money.
Intelligence chiefs defend surveillance programs
Testifying on Capitol Hill, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper was unapologetic as he confirmed that the U.S. has long spied on friendly foreign leaders
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from October 28, 2013
Penn State has agreed to pay nearly $60 million to settle 26 claims of sexual abuse by the university's former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky; and, two years ago, Paul McCarthy began searching for an inexpensive yet functional prosthetic hand for his son Leon, who was born without fingers on one of his hands. McCarthy came across a video online with detailed instruction on how to use a 3-D printer to make a prosthetic hand for his son.
Obama unaware of certain U.S. surveillance targets
President Obama was aware of some intelligence operations that conducted surveillance on world leaders, but not others
Chorus of foreign protest over NSA spying grows louder
Germany wants a "no-spying" pledge from U.S. in wake of recent NSA spying revelations
W.H. official: Obama sets priorities for U.S. intelligence operations
Deputy national security advisor Ben Rhodes won't reveal what exactly Obama knows about foreign leader surveillance.
NSA snooping on foreign allies: What did Obama know?
Flash Points: CBS News National Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate assess the White House's claim that President Obama did not know the NSA was eavesdropping on dozens of world leaders
NSA spying on foreign leaders: What did the President know about, and when?
John Miller discusses what the president knew about NSA spying on foreign leaders
EU reps in Washington over NSA leaks
Representatives from the European Union will be meeting with officials in Washington on recent reports that the U.S has been spying on their leaders
The latest on the troubled Obamacare rollout and NSA surveillance. Plus, a new look at the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy
The latest on the troubled Obamacare rollout and NSA surveillance with Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and others. Plus, a new look at the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy.
Panelists discuss JFK assassination
Peggy Noonan, Bob Woodward, Philip Shenon, and Tom Johnson discuss JFK's assassination, the Obamacare rollout, NSA surveillance, and more
Sen. Shaheen: Extend Obamacare open enrollment period
Citing website problems, N.H. Democrat advocates extending the open enrollment period for the health care law's insurance exchanges
Open: This is Face the Nation, October 27
The latest on the troubled Obamacare rollout and NSA surveillance with Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and others
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire expected to halt war in Lebanon within hours
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached an agreement to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
Trump "border czar" Tom Homan to visit border with Texas governor
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star.
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
He said he'd do it to help crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. Economists say such tariffs could dramatically raise prices on everything from gas to autos.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Why Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
Hostel staff detained after 6 deaths linked to alcohol poisoning
Alcohol tainted with methanol is suspected to be the cause of the six deaths.
World's oldest man dies in England
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
Why an Australian dictionary picked "ens***tification" as the word of 2024
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary picks "ens***tification" as its word of 2024, tapping into a sense that digital services are getting worse as companies prioritize profits.
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A day in the life of a Southwest plane during Thanksgiving travel season
Southwest Airlines gears up for record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, coordinating thousands of flights daily to ensure millions of passengers reach their destinations.
Trump "border czar" Tom Homan to visit border with Texas governor
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Osprey ferrying White House staff in N.Y. grounded due to safety issue
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
Sonar image was not Amelia Earhart plane, exploration team says
A sonar image suspected of showing the remains of the plane of Amelia Earhart has turned out to be a rock formation.
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A day in the life of a Southwest plane during Thanksgiving travel season
Southwest Airlines gears up for record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, coordinating thousands of flights daily to ensure millions of passengers reach their destinations.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Planning to retire at 65? Most Americans have to stop working earlier.
Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning.
Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
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Trump "border czar" Tom Homan to visit border with Texas governor
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star.
No-fault divorce advocates start to fret as talk of banning it bubbles up
Warnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to "pull the trigger" while they still have the option of no-fault divorce.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Biden will attend Trump's inauguration in January, White House says
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
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Why Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire expected to halt war in Lebanon within hours
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached an agreement to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
U.S. says unexplained drone sightings near U.K. military bases ongoing
The U.S. Air Force says more unexplained drones have been sighted near major British military bases used by American forces.
Why an Australian dictionary picked "ens***tification" as the word of 2024
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary picks "ens***tification" as its word of 2024, tapping into a sense that digital services are getting worse as companies prioritize profits.
Hostel staff detained after 6 deaths linked to alcohol poisoning
Alcohol tainted with methanol is suspected to be the cause of the six deaths.
Chinese military aircraft shadow U.S. Navy spy plane over Taiwan Strait
China sent military planes to track a U.S. anti-submarine Navy aircraft as it transited the Taiwan Strait, Beijing says, as tension mounts between the superpowers.
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Danielle Pinnock talks "Ghosts"
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
Colman Domingo on starring in "The Madness"
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."
Brittney Griner shares pictures of baby Bash
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash, in July. Now, they're sharing adorable family photos and looking ahead to their first Christmas together.
Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of inflating Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
"Glicked" sweeps box office
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
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AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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.
How AI can help to plan your next vacation
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers convicted of killing their parents more than three decades ago, was postponed Monday after technical issues with the brothers' virtual appearance. The family of the brothers are asking a judge to reduce their sentences of life without parole.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider Lyle and Erik's sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents after new evidence was introduced. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
NFL, NBA warn players about burglaries
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
Paths for Menendez brothers' freedom
There are three legal paths for the Menendez brothers to potentially leave prison after serving several decades for the 1989 killings of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest in their legal battle.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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How airlines manage the holiday travel surge
Airlines expect to fly over 31 million passengers this holiday season. Kris Van Cleave gives a rare look at the coordination it takes to make it happen.
Biden expected to announce Lebanon ceasefire
President Biden is expected to announce that the U.S. and France have secured a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, a U.S. official tells CBS News. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more details on how the ceasefire will work and what it means for the Middle East moving forward.
Sneak peek: The Firefighter's Secret
A young woman is found dead in her burning home. She'd been involved with a firefighter — could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports Saturday, Nov. 30 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
How much freedom is too much for kids?
Psychologist David Friedlander of the Child Mind Institute discusses how parents can balance children's independence with safety concerns.
How to enjoy a healthier Thanksgiving feast
Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with strategies for a healthier Thanksgiving from smarter eating to better portion control.