Former intelligence officals create report for 2020 candidates
The report mimics the classified intelligence briefings given to presidential nominees
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NSA director ponders end of phone metadata program
The NSA director was interviewed by CBS News' Olivia Gazis at the RSA Conference on Cybersecurity Wednesday
NSA director discusses phone metadata program
At a cybersecurity conference in San Francisco, NSA Director Gen. Paul Nakasone acknowledged the agency is contemplating ending its phone bulk data collection program, first made public by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. CBS News' Olivia Gazis, who interviewed Nakasone on stage, joins CBSN with more.
NSA may end phone data collection
In 2013, NSA contractor Edward Snowden exposed a secret program to analyze call and text logs of Americans in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks. Now an aide to House minority leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy says the NSA has not used the system in months and it's unlikely the Trump administration will renew its legal authority when it expires at the end of the year. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to explain.
Ex-NSA employee gets 5 years in prison for taking top secret info home
Nghia Hoang Pho, 64, of Ellicott City, was sentenced to five years and six months in prison after pleading guilty
Ex-NSA chief says he never discussed collusion with Trump
In rare public remarks, ex-National Security Agency Director and Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers rejects reports Trump asked him to deny Russian collusion
Reality Winner on Trump "so unfair" tweet: "I can't thank him enough"
Ex-NSA contractor was sentenced to more than five years in prison for leaking a secret report on Russia's election hacking efforts to the media
Woman gets 5 years in prison for leaking secret U.S. report to media
Prosecutors called it the longest sentence ever imposed for a federal crime involving leaks to the media
Trump calls out NSA for deleting data: Here are the facts
Much of the substance of and inferences made by the president's tweet are wrong
NSA deletion of more than 685 million call records raises questions
The government obtained the call records from telecommunication companies in connection with investigations
White House eliminates cybersecurity coordinator position
White House cybersecurity position left open when Rob Joyce, President Trump's first coordinator, said he was leaving
Tech firms have replaced government as biggest threat to privacy, ex-CIA director says
"I think we're due for a serious recalibration as to what it is you and I should demand in terms of our privacy, not just from our government, but our industry too," Michael Hayden said
Hayden on privacy
In an interview for "Red & Blue," former NSA and CIA director Michael Hayden says the government used to represent the primary threat to Americans' privacy. But Hayden says private industry is now the main threat, adding that technology has gotten ahead of policy.
3 in custody after incident at NSA campus
Three people were taken into custody after an SUV slammed into a security barrier outside the National Security Agency's headquarters in Maryland. Law enforcement sources told CBS News that an NSA police officer opened fire on the vehicle. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN from Fort Meade with details.
NSA officer opens fire on vehicle outside spy agency
FBI investigating incident outside intelligence agency's headquarters in Maryland
FBI investigating shooting outside NSA
Shots were fired outside the headquarters of the National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland, when an SUV slammed into a security gate. Authorities say the situation is under control. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN from Fort Meade with details on the incident.
Shooting outside NSA headquarters
The FBI is investigating a shooting outside the NSA in Fort Meade, Maryland. A black SUV crashed outside, and video shows bullet holes in the windshield. CBS New justice reporter Paula Reid breaks down what we know so far.
Shooting outside NSA headquarters
We have breaking news of a shooting outside the headquarters of the National Security Agency, one of the key U.S. intelligence facilities. An SUV was stopped at the entrance to the NSA at Fort Meade, Maryland, northeast of Washington. You can see bullet holes in the vehicle's windshield. Jeff Pegues reports.
Shooting outside Fort Meade NSA headquarters
Shots were fired outside the NSA headquarters as an SUV was stopped at the entrance to the Fort Meade campus.
CIA calls report of $100K payment to Russian "fictional"
The president, however, had a different response, and seemed to give credence to the report in a tweet
Reports: U.S. paid to recover stolen documents
The U.S. intelligence community reportedly paid thousands of dollars in an attempt to recover stolen NSA documents from Russian operatives. The U.S. "secretly negotiated" with Russians to purchase the documents, and the Russians then offered to sell them material regarding President Trump, The Intercept reported Friday. The New York Times later ran a related story. The Intercept's James Risen joinS CBSN to discuss the story, which the CIA has denied.
Former NSA employee pleads guilty to keeping top secret info at home
Nghia Hoang Pho, 67, pleaded guilty to willful retention of national defense information, law enforcement officials say
Classified NSA, Army data was unprotected online for years, cybersecurity company says
The data belonged to the U.S. Army's Intelligence and Security Command, a division of both the Army and the National Security Agency
The fight brewing in Congress over how to reauthorize a key surveillance tool
Lawmakers have to reauthorize FISA by the end of the year, which includes a key authority that has helped the government unravel terrorist plots
Ex-CIA official on "most scary" part of reported NSA breach
CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell explains the dangers and impact of the "catastrophic" leak
Watch Pope Francis' full funeral video as world mourns late Vatican leader
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
See photos of Pope Francis' funeral and procession
Pope Francis requested simplicity in his wooden coffin and final resting place, but his funeral Mass still reflected the grandeur and traditions of the Vatican.
Trump met Ukraine's President Zelenskyy ahead of Pope Francis' funeral
President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy met privately ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis, the White House said.
Virginia Giuffre, prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies by suicide
Virginia Giuffre, who spoke out against Jeffrey Epstein and Britain's Prince Andrew, "was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking," her family said.
Hegseth's Pentagon office set up system so he could access Signal messages, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
Judge demands answers on whether 2-year-old U.S. citizen was deported to Honduras
In an order, a federal judge wrote there was a "strong suspicion that the Government just deported a U.S. citizen with no meaningful process."
Trump says he hasn't asked El Salvador's president to return Abrego Garcia
President Trump called Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case "another men in women's sports thing for the Democrats."
India, Pakistan tensions flare along the border in disputed Kashmir
In the days since, tensions have risen dangerously between India and Pakistan, which have fought two of their three wars over Kashmir.
U.S., Iran hold experts talk over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
The talks seek to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the U.S. has imposed on the Islamic Republic.
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Mangione's supporters rally outside NYC court as he pleads not guilty
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to federal murder and stalking charges, drawing a crowd of onlookers to the courthouse in New York City.
Judge demands answers on whether 2-year-old U.S. citizen was deported to Honduras
In an order, a federal judge wrote there was a "strong suspicion that the Government just deported a U.S. citizen with no meaningful process."
Virginia Giuffre, prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies by suicide
Virginia Giuffre, who spoke out against Jeffrey Epstein and Britain's Prince Andrew, "was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking," her family said.
New process for mining electronic waste could be a gold mine
Easier and cheaper extraction of gold from old tech could boost the financial incentive to safely recycle, and keep toxic metals out of landfills.
The ripple effect of Trump's tariff war with Canada on Nashville's local economy
The U.S. Travel Association says just a 10% dip in Canadian travel to the U.S. for the year could result in over $2 billion in lost spending.
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The ripple effect of Trump's tariff war with Canada on Nashville's local economy
The U.S. Travel Association says just a 10% dip in Canadian travel to the U.S. for the year could result in over $2 billion in lost spending.
Small businesses push for exemptions from Trump tariffs
Small businesses operate on narrow margins and lack the financial resources to absorb the cost of steep tariffs, Sen. Ed Markey said.
DOGE's $160 billion in savings have cost $135 billion, analysis finds
The push by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here's why.
Amazon sellers are hiking prices on hundreds of goods as tariffs bite
Prices on thousands of of goods sold on Amazon, Temu and Shein are rising as U.S. tariffs on China boost import costs.
Wall Street ends week on muted note amid ongoing trade questions
Financial markets are likely to remain choppy until investors get more clarity on U.S. trade policy, Wall Street analysts say.
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Judge demands answers on whether 2-year-old U.S. citizen was deported to Honduras
In an order, a federal judge wrote there was a "strong suspicion that the Government just deported a U.S. citizen with no meaningful process."
Trump says he hasn't asked El Salvador's president to return Abrego Garcia
President Trump called Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case "another men in women's sports thing for the Democrats."
DOJ rescinds policy against seizing journalists' records in leak cases
Attorney General Pam Bondi reversed a Biden-era policy that restricted federal prosecutors from seizing reporters' communications records, according to an internal memo obtained by CBS News.
Small businesses push for exemptions from Trump tariffs
Small businesses operate on narrow margins and lack the financial resources to absorb the cost of steep tariffs, Sen. Ed Markey said.
Hegseth's Pentagon office set up system so he could access Signal messages, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
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He had 2 months to live. Research "like science fiction" saved his life.
Michael Wolff was at the "edge of a cliff" when he was diagnosed with a cancer that affects less than 300 patients a year in the U.S.
Health agencies "not creating an autism registry," official says
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
The United States Department of Agriculture is withdrawing a rule proposed to help prevent salmonella poisoning from contaminated poultry.
Nonprofit hospitals chase down patients eligible for free care
For poorest patients at hundreds of nonprofit hospitals, financial pain follows medical care.
House Republicans face dilemma over Medicaid cuts
The GOP is unlikely to reach its lofty goal in spending cuts without paring back Medicaid, the safety net that helps more than 70 million people.
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India, Pakistan tensions flare along the border in disputed Kashmir
In the days since, tensions have risen dangerously between India and Pakistan, which have fought two of their three wars over Kashmir.
See photos of Pope Francis' funeral and procession
Pope Francis requested simplicity in his wooden coffin and final resting place, but his funeral Mass still reflected the grandeur and traditions of the Vatican.
Ukrainian troops forces out of Kursk region, Russia claims
Ukrainian officials disputed the claim, saying their forces continue to hold back Russian troops in the Kursk sector.
Where Trump, other leaders sat at Pope Francis' funeral
With delegations from about 130 countries present at Pope Francis' funeral, the seating chart needed to be organized accordingly.
Iranian port hit by massive explosion, killing 4, injuring hundreds, officials say
The blast happened at the Rajaei port just outside of Bandar Abbas.
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Rock band Goose opens up about latest album
The rock band Goose formed in 2014 and started to gain popularity playing in local bars. As audiences grew, they made their Saturday Sessions debut in 2022. Now, they're back to perform their new album "Everything Must Go." The band opened up about their latest work.
Goose performs "Thatch"
The rock band Goose formed in 2014 and started to gain popularity playing in local bars. As audiences grew, they made their Saturday Sessions debut in 2022. Now, they're back to perform their new album "Everything Must Go." From "Everything Must Go," here is Goose with "Thatch."
Goose performs "Give It Time"
The rock band Goose formed in 2014 and started to gain popularity playing in local bars. As audiences grew, they made their Saturday Sessions debut in 2022. Now, they're back to perform their new album "Everything Must Go." From "Everything Must Go," here is Goose with "Give It Time."
Goose performs "Your Direction"
The rock band Goose formed in 2014 and started to gain popularity playing in local bars. As audiences grew, they made their Saturday Sessions debut in 2022. Now, they're back to perform their new album "Everything Must Go." From "Everything Must Go," here is Goose with "Your Direction."
Herb Alpert reflects on fame, TikTok and turning 90 with the Tijuana Brass
Legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert marked his 90th birthday with a Lincoln Center performance and a new tour.
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Geoffrey Hinton on future of AI
Geoffrey Hinton, whose work shaped modern artificial intelligence, says companies are moving too fast without enough focus on safety. Brook Silva-Braga introduced us to Hinton in 2023 and recently caught up with him.
New process for mining electronic waste could be a gold mine
Easier and cheaper extraction of gold from old tech could boost the financial incentive to safely recycle, and keep toxic metals out of landfills.
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.
Navigating electric vehicle roadblocks
Electrical vehicles are growing in popularity, but finding a place to charge them can be difficult depending on where you leave. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Trump official on DOJ's face-off with Google
In Washington, D.C., a courtroom face-off continues between Google and the Department of Justice. The fate of Google Search lies in the hands of a federal judge who will decide the best solution to Google's monopoly in internet search. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram interviewed Omeed Assefi, DOJ antitrust division deputy assistant attorney general, about the case.
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"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
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Mangione's supporters rally outside NYC court as he pleads not guilty
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to federal murder and stalking charges, drawing a crowd of onlookers to the courthouse in New York City.
Jury in Read murder trial visits key location
On Day 4 of Karen Read's second murder trial, jurors visited the crime scene where Read is accused of hitting her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, with her car and leaving him to die in the snow, which she denies. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex reports. Then, lawyer and legal analyst Eric Guster joins to break down the case.
Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges
Luigi Mangione on Friday pleaded not guilty to federal charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione appeared in a Manhattan federal court for his arraignment on two counts of stalking, a firearm offense murder through the use of a firearm. He's accused of fatally shooting Thompson in December 2024. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty as DOJ seeks death penalty
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC at his arraignment in Manhattan federal court.
Federal prosecutors on Santos' sentencing
Federal prosecutors spoke Friday after disgraced former Rep. George Santos was sentenced to 87 months, more than seven years, in prison on wire fraud and identity theft charges. "Today, finally, Santos has been held accountable for his years of fraud, deceit and theft," U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York John Durham said.
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NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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Rock band Goose opens up about latest album
The rock band Goose formed in 2014 and started to gain popularity playing in local bars. As audiences grew, they made their Saturday Sessions debut in 2022. Now, they're back to perform their new album "Everything Must Go." The band opened up about their latest work.
Goose performs "Thatch"
The rock band Goose formed in 2014 and started to gain popularity playing in local bars. As audiences grew, they made their Saturday Sessions debut in 2022. Now, they're back to perform their new album "Everything Must Go." From "Everything Must Go," here is Goose with "Thatch."
Goose performs "Give It Time"
The rock band Goose formed in 2014 and started to gain popularity playing in local bars. As audiences grew, they made their Saturday Sessions debut in 2022. Now, they're back to perform their new album "Everything Must Go." From "Everything Must Go," here is Goose with "Give It Time."
Goose performs "Your Direction"
The rock band Goose formed in 2014 and started to gain popularity playing in local bars. As audiences grew, they made their Saturday Sessions debut in 2022. Now, they're back to perform their new album "Everything Must Go." From "Everything Must Go," here is Goose with "Your Direction."
Study tackles why and when humans play
Play is considered a universal language, and is now the subject of a groundbreaking study by Mattel, the toy company responsible for classic toys like Barbie and Hot Wheels. The study, called "The Shape of Play," looks at who's playing what and why. Michelle Miller reports on why no one is ever too old for fun.