Worldwide alert warns of violence against LGBTQ community
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Schemes targeting seniors account for $3.4 billion in reported losses, FBI says
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris exhibits "distressing behavior"
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
Marijuana tied to Chinese criminal networks infiltrates Maine
Maine is the newest frontier for the illicit marijuana trade, with potentially hundreds of suspected unlicensed grow houses operating in the state.
Last-minute shift change may have saved worker from Key Bridge collapse
Moisés Díaz was originally scheduled to fill potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, when it collapsed.
Families of victims in Baltimore bridge collapse speak out: "Tremendous agony"
Two bodies were recovered Wednesday as four more are still missing and presumed dead, leaving the families of victims in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore in mourning.
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.
Haiti turmoil hasn't yet led to spike in migrants trying to reach U.S. shores
The U.S. has not yet seen a spike in maritime migration in the Caribbean that would trigger longstanding contingency plans that include housing migrants at Guantanamo Bay, two U.S. officials say.
Feds locate person of interest in swatting attacks on Mayorkas, other officials
The person of interest is alleged to have made swatting calls targeting senior Biden administration officials, including DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Doctor describes devastating effects of UnitedHealth cyberattack
More than three weeks since the ransomware attack, a doctor tells CBS News her practice is still unable to "submit a single insurance claim."
Cyberattack on UnitedHealth impacts prescription access
In a since-deleted post on the dark web, a Russian-speaking ransomware group claimed responsibility, alleging they stole more than six terabytes of data.
DEA cracks down on pill presses in latest front in the fight against fentanyl
Federal law enforcement last year seized hundreds of pill presses, which are capable of producing thousands of pills an hour.
Survivors of recent mass shootings revive calls for federal assault weapons ban
The Go Safe Act would effectively ban some semi-automatic firearms and large-capacity magazines.
Wray testifies on threat posed by Chinese hackers
Hackers backed by the Chinese government are targeting U.S. water treatment plants and electrical grids, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers.
Family of teen who died by suicide warns of dangers of financial sextortion
From October 2021 through March 2023, the FBI tracked roughly 12,600 sextortion victims — all of them minors.