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Biden's big week despite COVID isolation
CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steven Portnoy joined Nikki Batiste and Lana Zak to talk about the response out of Washington regarding China's military exercises near Taiwan, President Biden's latest executive order expanding abortion access and what many are considering a successful week for the administration.
Pelosi's Taiwan visit condemned by China
Tensions are high between the U.S. and China as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wrapped up her visit to Taiwan. Beijing condemned the trip and responded with military exercises. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports from Taiwan, the former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton joined CBS News' David Begnaud to discuss the implications of Pelosi's trip and the U.S. drone strike that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
John Kirby on Pelosi's Taiwan visit
National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the Biden administration's concerns with China's military drills in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Plus, he talks about the risks to Americans after the killing of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
New details in strike against al Qaeda leader
More details are emerging about the drone strike in Afghanistan that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who played a key role in the 9/11 attacks. Catherine Herridge reports.
Al Qaeda leader killed by U.S. drone strike
A U.S. drone strike has killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, an al Qaeda leader suspected of helping plan the 9/11 attacks. He was Osama Bin Laden's deputy for more than a decade, becoming the terror group's leader after Bin Laden was killed by Navy SEALs in 2011. CBS senior investigating correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Impact of Pelosi's trip to Taiwan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived on Taiwan for a visit today despite rising tensions between the U.S. and China. Ohio Congressman Mike Turner, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the trip as well as the killing of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
U.S. reacts to death of al Qaeda leader
President Biden announced the U.S. killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan, and said "justice has been delivered" for families of 9/11 victims. Alice Greenwald, President and CEO of the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, joins CBS News to discuss how victims' families are reacting to the news.
Former U.S. diplomat on al-Zawahiri's death
Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the key players behind the 9/11 terror attacks, was killed over the weekend during a U.S. drone strike in Kabul. CBS News' David Begnaud and Debra Alfarone speak with James Jeffrey, a former U.S. ambassador to Iraq and Turkey and the chair of the Wilson Center's Middle East Program, about the global implications of this attack.
Al-Zawahiri's death raises questions on Taliban's involvement
President Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan says the White House is communicating with the Taliban about their knowledge of al-Zawahiri's location.
H.R. McMaster on the Taliban and al Qaeda
CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor H.R. McMaster joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the relationship between the Taliban and al Qaeda following the death of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a U.S. counterterrorism drone strike.
Top al Qaeda leader killed by U.S. drone strike
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with details on the U.S. operation in Afghanistan that led to the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al Qaeda and a key figure behind the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
What to know about Ayman al-Zawahiri
Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al Qaeda and a major architect of the 9/11 attacks, was killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan over the weekend. Here's what to know about the terrorist leader, who was considered the brains of Osama bin Laden's terror group.
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Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed over the weekend in a drone strike during a U.S. counterterrorism operation, President Biden announced Monday night. In 2004, Ed Bradley reported on al-Zawahiri, said to be the mastermind behind Osama bin Laden.
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in drone strike, Biden says
"Now, justice has been delivered," President Biden said Monday night. "And this terrorist leader is no more."
Jake Sullivan on drone strike
National security adviser Jake Sullivan joins “CBS Morning” to give an inside look at the historic strike and what it means for the country's relationship with the Taliban.
Al-Zawahiri killed in drone strike
President Biden announced a U.S. counterterrorism operation killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan. Al-Zawahiri helped plot some of the deadliest terrorist attacks against Americans, including on 9/11. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the details on how the U.S. tracked down the top terrorist target.
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U.S. kills al Qaeda leader in Afghanistan
A U.S. drone strike has killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan. At the White House, President Biden said, “Now, justice has been delivered. And this terrorist leader is no more.” Voters in Kansas will be the first in the country since Roe v Wade was overturned to have their say, in voting today, on whether abortion should remain protected there. And WNBA star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court a month after her trial began.
U.S. kills al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
President Biden has confirmed the death of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down the significance of this attack with CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis.
Who was al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri?
The terrorist leader was believed to be the true architect behind the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
After 20 years in Guantanamo, man wants his art, and "another life"
U.S. officials have accepted for a while that Khalid Ahmed Qasim is no well-trained terror operative. He's finally set for release, but his future remains uncertain.
U.S. drone strike kills al Qaeda-linked commander on motorcycle in Syria
Abu Hamzah al Yemeni was a senior leader of Horas al-Din group. The attack was the latest in a series over the past few years targeting al Qaeda-linked militants in northwestern Syria.
Osama bin Laden's letters
As U.S. intelligence officials warned al Qaeda may be planning “spectacular attacks” in 2002, Osama bin Laden’s letters show that at that time, the terror organization was weak, and bin Laden was not the “puppet master” people thought he was. https://cbsn.ws/3vGf3DV
More black smoke as cardinals resume voting on day 2 of papal conclave
2025 papal conclave continues for a second day at the Vatican, as more black smoke signals no new pope after a third vote.
Pakistan accuses India of provocation as drone hits military facility
Pakistan has accused India of escalating a clash over disputed Kashmir with a new drone attack it says killed a civilian and wounded four soldiers.
Trump says trade deals could come this week. Here's what to know.
Though no deals have been announced yet, President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both said agreements could come as soon as this week.
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.
Bill renaming Gulf of Mexico as "Gulf of America" to be voted on in House
The bill would codify the name change, though it would carry no authority outside the U.S.
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.
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.
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Suspect sought after baby seal stabbed multiple times in Oregon
The agency's law enforcement office, which is investigating the attack, was searching for a "person of interest" spotted by a witness.
Trump says trade deals could come this week. Here's what to know.
Though no deals have been announced yet, President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both said agreements could come as soon as this week.
Bill renaming Gulf of Mexico as "Gulf of America" to be voted on in House
The bill would codify the name change, though it would carry no authority outside the U.S.
Climate change made recent flooding in Midwest, South more intense, report finds
Analysis from World Weather Attribution, a climate science group, found that human-caused global warming made the record-breaking downpours in early April about 9% heavier.
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.
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Trump says trade deals could come this week. Here's what to know.
Though no deals have been announced yet, President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both said agreements could come as soon as this week.
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.
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Bill renaming Gulf of Mexico as "Gulf of America" to be voted on in House
The bill would codify the name change, though it would carry no authority outside the U.S.
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.
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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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Trump says trade deals could come this week. Here's what to know.
Though no deals have been announced yet, President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both said agreements could come as soon as this week.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
India, Pakistan accuse each other of new provocations with drone strikes
Pakistan and India have accused each other of fresh provocations with drone attacks targeting each others' military facilities.
More black smoke as cardinals resume voting on day 2 of papal conclave
2025 papal conclave continues for a second day at the Vatican, as more black smoke signals no new pope after a third vote.
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.
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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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Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.