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In this handout photo provided by The Guardian, Edward Snowden speaks during an interview in Hong Kong. (credit: The Guardian via Getty Images)

Schieffer: Snowden ‘Is No Hero’

Longtime CBS News anchor Bob Schieffer called out National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden during Sunday’s “Face the Nation.”

2013/06/17

Poll: Most Americans Disapprove Of Gov’t Monitoring Ordinary Citizens

The findings of a recent poll conducted by CBS News indicate that the majority of Americans do not approve of the government monitoring the phone records of ordinary citizens.

2013/06/12

CBS News: U.S. State Department Cover-Ups Range From Prostitution Charges to Drug Rings

Uncovered documents show the U.S. State Department may have covered up allegations of illegal behavior ranging from sexual assaults to an underground drug ring.

2013/06/10

Schieffer Blasts Obama For Scandals: ‘Spare Me The Talking Points And Excuses’

Longtime CBS newsman Bob Schieffer blasted the Obama administration for its handling of current scandals ranging from Benghazi to the IRS’ targeting of the Tea Party – even going so far to make comparisons to Richard Nixon’s Watergate scandal.

2013/05/19

President Barack Obama makes a statement on the situation regarding the Internal Revenue Service on May 15, 2013 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. (credit: Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

Schieffer: ‘Is Anybody Home’ In Obama Administration?

Longtime CBS News anchor Bob Schieffer has critical words for President Barack Obama following three scandals plaguing the administration.

2013/05/16

File photo of Egyptian satirist and television host Bassem Youssef. (credit: KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images)

‘Egypt’s Jon Stewart’ Plans To Increase Jabs At Morsi, Islam Following Interrogation

Bassem Youssef, who is considered to be “Egypt’s Jon Stewart,” was interrogated by Egyptian government officials on Sunday after an arrest warrant was announced for charges that included insulting Islam and President Mohammed Morsi.

2013/04/03

File photo of Mother Jones' Washington bureau chief David Corn. (credit: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Mother Jones Reporter Wins Polk Award For Romney ’47 Percent’ Story

The reporter for Mother Jones magazine who broke the story of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s remarks that 47 percent of Americans “believe they are victims” is among the winners of the 64th annual George Polk Awards in Journalism.

2013/02/18