Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria
The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.
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U.S. on Syrian civil war resurgence
Syria's government forces are fighting to gain back control of Aleppo after an Islamist rebel group seized the city last week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest.
U.S. military says it killed 37 militants in Syria airstrikes
U.S. Central Command said two of the dead were senior militants affiliated with the extremist Islamic State group and an al-Qaeda-linked group in Syria.
Terrorism threat ongoing 23 years after 9/11
Nearly a quarter of a century ago, Al Qaeda carried out the deadliest terrorist attack in modern global history on Sept. 11, 2001. Today, terrorism remains an ongoing threat across the world, and even an escalating threat in some parts of it. Colin P. Clark, director of research at The Soufan Group, joins to discuss.
Marking 3 years since Afghanistan withdrawal
Thursday marks three years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. And at Bagram Airbase, once the center of America's war to unseat the Taliban and topple al-Qaeda, the Taliban held a parade showcasing abandoned U.S. and NATO military hardware. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins to discuss the current state of the country and some of the major changes since the U.S. left.
Ex-Afghan official on U.S. withdrawal
Thursday marks three years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Taliban marched straight into the capital of Kabul and has been in control of the country ever since. Nasir Andisha, permanent representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, and a former deputy foreign minister of Afghanistan, joins "America Decides" to reflect on the withdrawal.
3rd Taylor Swift terrorism suspect arrested
Austria's interior minister says a third person has been detained in connection to the alleged terror plot at the now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. A 19-year-old and 17-year-old were arrested Tuesday, while a 15-year-old was also interrogated but not arrested. BBC News correspondent Bethany Bell has more.
Swifties try to make best of canceled shows
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Austria's capital over an alleged ISIS-linked terrorist plot. Authorities arrested two young men who they say wanted to commit an attack outside of the stadium where the concerts would have taken place. CBS News Pentagon reporter and producer Ellee Watson, who traveled to Vienna to see Swift, joins with more.
ISIS, al Qaeda material found at home of suspect in Taylor Swift concert plot
Investigators said they found extensive material related to ISIS and al Qaeda at the home of a 17-year-old Austrian citizen.
Attack at Somalia beach hotel by al-Qaeda-linked group kills at least 32
Al Qaeda's East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab, said through its radio that its fighters carried out the attack.
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9/11 defendants including Khalid Shaikh Mohammad reach plea deal
The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal.
Video raises new questions about 9/11 hijackers
For more than two decades, the U.S. position has been that al Qaeda acted alone on September 11th, but a newly public video has raised questions about whether the Saudi government provided crucial assistance to the hijackers during the 9/11 terror attacks. Cecilia Vega reports.
Inside massive U.S. military drill in Ghana
Extremist violence in Africa's Sahel is surging. In 2023, more than 20,000 people were killed in the region, which extends more than 3,500 miles from east to west on the continent. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined the military exercises held by NATO allies and African soldiers for a closer look at how they're training to counter the threat.
U.S. holds huge military drill in Africa, as Russia's foothold grows
The U.S.-led Flintlock operation is meant to help African forces combat terrorism - and African leaders resist "instant gratification" from Moscow.
Moscow attack fuels concern over ISIS risk from Taliban's Afghanistan
The Taliban promised the Trump administration it wouldn't allow terror groups to plot attacks on Afghan soil. That vow has gone unfulfilled.
Al Qaeda setting up new training camps in Afghanistan, U.N. report says
A report compiled for the U.N. Security Council says the Taliban has allowed al Qaeda to continue posing "a threat in the region and potentially beyond."
New bulletin warns threat by lone offenders "likely heightened" through holidays
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas is likely to raise threats of "lone offender violence" around events including New Year's Eve, the bulletin says.
Memorial events mark 22 years since the 9/11 terror attacks
An annual ceremony to remember those who died on September 11, 2001, was held in lower Manhattan on Monday.
Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on ISIS as "enduring" threat
Retired Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, who was the head of the U.S. Central Command from 2019-2021, tells "Face the Nation" that with levels of al Qaeda at historic lows in Afghanistan and Pakistan, ISIS is more of an "enduring" threat.
Somalia drought blamed for some 43,000 deaths, half of them children
The war in Ukraine and a fight against domestic terrorists have worsened the nightmare in the east African nation, and the "crisis is far from over."
Drought and war could kill half a million kids in Somalia by the summer
The U.N. warns that unless urgent action is taken, half a million children could die in the drought-ravaged nation within just six months.
Drought and terrorism grip desolate Somalia
Over two years of drought has left southern Somalia desolate. Villagers are left with a stark choice: stay and face starvation or leave and risk the fighting waged by one of Al Qaeda's deadliest affiliates. Debora Patta witnessed the desperation at a refugee camp in Baidoa.
At least 4 reportedly killed as al Qaeda-linked militants storm hotel
"So far we have confirmed the death of four people," said one security official, adding that others had been rescued from the besieged hotel.
Death toll hits 100 after double car bombing in Somali capital
A police spokesman said there were mothers "with their children trapped on their backs" among the victims in the attack carried out by "ruthless terrorists."
CIA unveils model of al Qaeda leader hideout used before deadly strike
The al-Zawahiri model home is the rare artifact that had been used by intelligence officers just weeks beforehand.
Conclave sends up black smoke, no pope chosen in first vote
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors are choosing a successor to Pope Francis. Voting continues today.
Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in Abrego Garcia case
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has ordered the Trump administration to turn over certain information to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers.
Trump withdraws surgeon general nomination, announces new pick
The White House withdrew the nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat for U.S. surgeon general after reports about her credentials, and President Trump announced a new pick, Dr. Casey Means.
How U.S. Catholics see the role of the Church and the pope in their lives — CBS News poll
A majority of Catholics look to the Pope and the Church's teachings for difficult moral questions.
Trump cuts to AmeriCorps causing "damage and chaos," groups say
A CBS News review of the list of 1,000 terminated programs show that half are in red states.
Bessent and Lutnick sent plan for U.S. sovereign wealth fund — but White House has pushed back
President Trump wants to launch a U.S. sovereign wealth fund — but the administration is still debating the mechanics of the fund.
At least 2 injured in Columbia University protest, dozens in custody
NYPD officers took dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators into custody at Columbia University's Butler Library on Wednesday evening.
3 former Memphis police officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
A jury returned a verdict of not guilty in state court for three former Memphis police officers in the fatal 2023 beating of Tyre Nichols.
India drills for retaliation as Pakistan accuses it of an "act of war"
Tension between the nuclear-armed nations is soaring. Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to retaliate after Indian strikes killed more than two dozen people.
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Trump administration releases 60,000 more files on RFK assassination
President Trump ordered the release of files on Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's assassination — with the backing of the senator's son, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
UnitedHealth sued by investors over its response after CEO's killing
UnitedHealth Group is facing a class action lawsuit from investors, who allege the company misled them after the December killing of top executive Brian Thompson.
Dr. Casey Means, Trump's new surgeon general nominee, is RFK Jr. ally
President Trump said his new pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has "impeccable" credentials, after the White House withdrew his earlier nominee.
Trump wants to replace grocery aid for seniors with "MAHA food boxes"
The Trump administration has a new plan to get "healthy" food to low-income seniors, but an anti-hunger advocate fears many will miss out.
Trump administration invokes state-secrets privilege in Abrego Garcia case
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has ordered the Trump administration to turn over certain information to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers.
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Bessent and Lutnick sent plan for U.S. sovereign wealth fund — but White House has pushed back
President Trump wants to launch a U.S. sovereign wealth fund — but the administration is still debating the mechanics of the fund.
Trump wants to replace grocery aid for seniors with "MAHA food boxes"
The Trump administration has a new plan to get "healthy" food to low-income seniors, but an anti-hunger advocate fears many will miss out.
Ford hiking prices on 3 vehicle models manufactured in Mexico
Ford Motor cites higher U.S. tariffs as one reason why the automaker is raising prices for three of its cars.
Federal Reserve leaves its benchmark interest rate unchanged
The Federal Reserve is again leaving its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% to 4.5%, citing rising economic uncertainty.
Yellowstone canned baked beans recalled for unlabeled soy
Vietti Food Group is voluntarily recalling some canned baked beans for undeclared soy on the label that could people with a soy allergy at risk, the FDA said.
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Trump administration releases 60,000 more files on RFK assassination
President Trump ordered the release of files on Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's assassination — with the backing of the senator's son, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Bessent and Lutnick sent plan for U.S. sovereign wealth fund — but White House has pushed back
President Trump wants to launch a U.S. sovereign wealth fund — but the administration is still debating the mechanics of the fund.
Dr. Casey Means, Trump's new surgeon general nominee, is RFK Jr. ally
President Trump said his new pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has "impeccable" credentials, after the White House withdrew his earlier nominee.
Trump wants to replace grocery aid for seniors with "MAHA food boxes"
The Trump administration has a new plan to get "healthy" food to low-income seniors, but an anti-hunger advocate fears many will miss out.
Trump cuts to AmeriCorps causing "damage and chaos," groups say
A CBS News review of the list of 1,000 terminated programs show that half are in red states.
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CDC disease detectives exempted from Trump hiring freeze
Each year, the CDC usually hires a new class of Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, known as disease detectives.
Seeking spending cuts, GOP targets a tax hospitals love to pay
Republicans, on the hunt for spending cuts, are eying a special kind of Medicaid tax that nearly every state uses to boost funding for hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers.
HHS revokes some layoff notices, including to 9/11 program
The Food and Drug Administration's food safety labs and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's World Trade Center Health Program were reinstated.
FDA picks critic of COVID boosters to be new top vaccines official
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
How to protect yourself this tick season
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the growing impact of tick-borne illnesses and how to stay safe this summer.
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Why the conclave uses black and white smoke to indicate if there's a new pope
Here's how the conclave creates black and white smoke and why the Catholic Church began using them to signal whether a new pope has been elected.
Disney announces plans for theme park in Abu Dhabi
The seventh Disney theme park is set to be built on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. The company did not give a timeline for construction.
Americans visiting Rome describe what they want in next pope
American Catholics who traveled to Rome spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what they want the next pope to represent as they prepare to witness history.
Could the 2025 conclave bring a first American pope?
A U.S. bishop offers insight on why many think it's unlikely Catholic cardinals will break with more than two centuries of precedent to pick an American pope.
Conclave sends up black smoke, no pope chosen in first vote
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.
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Actor Michael Pitt, know for "Boardwalk Empire," arrested on sex abuse charges
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
Tinx tackles cancel culture, romance in debut novel "Hotter in the Hamptons"
Christina Najjar, known as Tinx, says she wanted the heroine in her debut novel "Hotter in the Hamptons" to be messy "so that readers could see themselves in her."
Kamala Harris makes Met Gala debut, says art and politics are related
Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election.
A$AP Rocky confirms baby No. 3 with Rihanna at the 2025 Met Gala
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child, the rapper confirmed on Sunday at the Met Gala.
Diana Ross stuns Met Gala blue carpet with 18-foot long train
As 81-year-old Diana Ross entered the Met Gala, several people helped carry the legendary singer's massive shawl train flowing behind her.
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Can AI fight misinformation?
Thomas Costello of American University explains how a new AI chatbot reduced conspiracy thinking among users and what it could mean for the future of online truth-telling.
Why people are using AI to fake disabilities online
Social media accounts using AI to impersonate people with Down syndrome are spreading, CBS News analysis shows, garnering dollars and millions of views while exploiting real advocates.
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.
AI-generated porn site Mr. Deepfakes shuts down
Experts say the closure of Mr. Deepfakes, a major AI pornography website, is a step forward in addressing nonconsensual deepfake imagery.
Skype is shutting down
Skype is shutting down after launching in 2003 and will be replaced by a free version of Microsoft's Teams. Chris Johnston, a senior editor at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
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15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
"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.
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Man charged after allegedly ramming gate of Jennifer Aniston's Bel-Air home
The Mississippi man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly crashed through Jennifer Aniston's gate in Bel-Air.
3 former Memphis police officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
A jury returned a verdict of not guilty in state court for three former Memphis police officers in the fatal 2023 beating of Tyre Nichols.
Woman killed by toxic mushrooms said meal was "delicious," doctor testifies
Erin Patterson is accused of murdering the parents and aunt of her estranged husband by cooking and serving up the poisonous Beef Wellington dish.
Cartel leader among 16 arrested in historic U.S. fentanyl bust
Three million pills laced with fentanyl were seized in what federal prosecutors said was the "largest fentanyl bust in DEA history."
Gun violence victim memorial removed
The Trump administration has removed a memorial honoring victims of gun violence from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A spokesperson for the Justice Department said the decision to remove the memorial was not political and the administration is working on other ways to honor the victims. One of the people featured in the memorial was Alison Parker, a reporter with CBS' Roanoke, Virginia, station WDBJ. Her father Andy Parker joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his daughter and the memorial removal.
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Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
When, where to see Eta Aquariid meteors as the shower peaks this month
Meteors from the Eta Aquariids, known for their speed and created from space debris originating from Halley's comet, will zoom across the sky as the shower peaks.
Astronaut joins all-female spacewalk 6 years after missing out
An astronaut who missed out on the first all-female spacewalk is getting her chance six years later.
Satellite launches on mission to "weigh" the world's 1.5 trillion trees
The European Space Agency's Biomass satellite is currently in orbit over the Amazon rainforest.
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.
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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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Reporter's Notebook: Who pays for tariffs?
As officials debate who pays for tariffs, small business owners say the answer is on their import bill. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Breaking down history of India-Pakistan conflict
Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise as the two nuclear powers exchange heavy artillery fire. Tanvi Madan, senior fellow of foreign policy at the Brookings Institution, joins to discuss.
Catholic school brings conclave to classroom
As the world waits for white smoke to emerge at the Sistine Chapel, more than 6,000 miles away, with no fanfare or oath to secrecy, 8th graders at St. Mel's Catholic School are immersing themselves in the centuries-old tradition. Elise Preston reports.
Why Trump is weighing deporting migrants to Libya
Trump administration officials have told CBS News the U.S. could start deporting migrants to Libya. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Florida condo evacuated after cracks appear
Residents were evacuated from a Florida condo building after cracks were discovered in the structure. Manuel Bojorquez reports.