Afghan boy who fought Taliban killed on way to school
Wasil Ahmed joined his uncle, who defected from extremist group, picked up assault rifle at age of 10, and is now remembered as a hero
Wasil Ahmed joined his uncle, who defected from extremist group, picked up assault rifle at age of 10, and is now remembered as a hero
Officials say 7 members of security forces killed by gunmen in attack on Pakistani consulate in volatile eastern province
The nationwide problem has been particularly severe in the southern Helmand province, where the Taliban have seized vast tracts of territory
2 Special Ops. troops wounded and body of 3rd finally off battlefield in Helmand province, where Taliban is bouncing back
One U.S. service member was killed and two were wounded in fighting in southern Afghanistan. CBS News National Security and Foreign Affairs correspondent Cami McCormick joins CBSN with the latest details.
Militants have besieged opium-producing district in Helmand for weeks, and police say promised help not there, so they're doing nothing
Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack; said target was convoy of foreign forces
"Taliban rumors that they have captured the district are not true," says local official trapped for 3 days before government reinforcements arrived
"The Helmand battle is not easy because ... our enemies are well-equipped and deeply involved in the smuggling of drugs," defense minister says
One mother who runs a Washington restaurant posted a note on the door that said they were closed to "mourn this terrible loss"
Helmand is important Taliban base; produces most of world's opium which helps fund the insurgency
Taliban claims responsibility for car bomb in an area with embassies and other diplomatic buildings
Americans in Afghan capital urged to use extreme caution for the next two days after election official targeted in suicide attack
Attack in Kunduz on Doctors Without Borders facility was result of egregious series of human and technical failures, U.S. commander says
Bodies of terror victims carried through Kabul streets, but angry chants also target the men blamed for failing to stop the carnage
ISIS affiliate aligns itself with breakaway Taliban group in intense fighting in Afghanistan's south over replacement for Mullah Omar
Doctors Without Borders says shrapnel from assault on Afghan hospital decapitated worker, killed patient fleeing in wheelchair
A report found the station cost nearly 140 times what comparable stations in the region did, and it still may not work
Obama personally apologized and U.S. commander said it was a "mistake," but now Afghan defense chief claims facilty was "safe place" for militants
CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett and senior national security correspondent David Martin join CBSN to discuss President Obama's decision to slow the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
President Obama will announce a major shift in his Afghanistan strategy Thursday. He has decided to slow the pace of the drawdown of U.S. forces, meaning thousands more than initially planned will remain stationed in Afghanistan. Margaret Brennan reports from the White House.
A recent Taliban resurgence may prompt President Obama to change his mind about pulling nearly all U.S. forces out by next year, CBS News has learned
Ending the war in Afghanistan has always been a key goal for President Obama. But now it seems more troops will be staying there than originally planned. Margaret Brennan has the story.
Retaking the strategic northern town was a key moment for Afghan government, as they also claim to smash major al Qaeda camp
Lara Logan talks to a Taliban commander in Afghanistan
In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."
Alexander McCartney has been sentenced to prison in the "U.K.'s largest catfishing case" after being accused of preying on thousands of victims online.
The U.N. said that the world is now in "climate crunch time" as greenhouse gases have hit "unprecedented levels."
U.S. Army Pvt. Jeremiah P. Mahoney was killed amid fierce fighting with German forces.
Israel says it's targeting Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, but health officials in both places say the civilian death toll is climbing.
With Russia seizing ground ahead of a potential shift in U.S. politics, many Ukrainians have a message for Americans: Thank you, and please don't abandon us.
Multiple clashes left at least 16 people dead on the same day that a car bomb left outside a police station in western Mexico wounded three officers.
Luigi Belvedere has been sentenced to almost 19 years in jail for international drug trafficking but has been on the run since December 2020.
As ICC prosecutor Karim Khan sought charges against Hamas leaders and Israeli PM Netanyahu, he faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
Some groups are hoping they can persuade enough of climate-focused voters to go the polls to make a difference around the margins in battleground states in the 2024 election.
AI helps philanthropic organization GiveAway provide neediest families direct cash payments, fast.
The Washington Post on Friday said it will not endorse Kamala Harris, Donald Trump or any other candidate this year.
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Here's how much it will cost you just to get into the stadium in what's expected to be the most expensive World Series ever.
AI helps philanthropic organization GiveAway provide neediest families direct cash payments, fast.
The Washington Post on Friday said it will not endorse Kamala Harris, Donald Trump or any other candidate this year.
Here's how much it will cost you just to get into the stadium in what's expected to be the most expensive World Series ever.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
The CDC said 22 people have been hospitalized from the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."
Some groups are hoping they can persuade enough of climate-focused voters to go the polls to make a difference around the margins in battleground states in the 2024 election.
The Washington Post on Friday said it will not endorse Kamala Harris, Donald Trump or any other candidate this year.
Preview: The "CBS Evening News" anchor's interview with the Democratic presidential nominee will air on "CBS Sunday Morning," with additional excerpts appearing on "Face the Nation," "CBS Mornings," "CBS Evening News" and CBS News 24/7.
Federal authorities believe China-backed cybercriminals may have tried to tap into phones or networks used by Trump, Vance and Harris campaign staff, sources familiar with the matter confirmed.
Dozens more people have gotten sick in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. While the source of the outbreak has not been confirmed, other fast food chains are removing raw onions from their menus. Karen Morfitt has the latest developments.
The CDC said 22 people have been hospitalized from the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people and those age 65 and older should get a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine.
In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."
Alexander McCartney has been sentenced to prison in the "U.K.'s largest catfishing case" after being accused of preying on thousands of victims online.
The U.N. said that the world is now in "climate crunch time" as greenhouse gases have hit "unprecedented levels."
U.S. Army Pvt. Jeremiah P. Mahoney was killed amid fierce fighting with German forces.
Israel says it's targeting Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, but health officials in both places say the civilian death toll is climbing.
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
Singer JC Chasez talks about his new album that was inspired by Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, "Frankenstein," and his plans to make a musical.
With 13 million likes on TikTok, dancer Kim Hale is reigniting her dream of performing on Broadway.
From the moment Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee, fans of the hit HBO show "Veep" drew comparisons to lead character Selina Meyer. But one person who isn't laughing at the comparison is the show's creator, Armando Iannucci.
Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.
A community-based group of young designers in London has big plans to expand the world of emojis, to reflect their own styles, and to quash "texturism."
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.
Have you ever heard of the term, "Googleganger?" It's when you and a person you search on Google share the same name. A CBS report from 2007 shows how it one time led to an unlikely friendship.
Major phone companies say some Americans want to ditch their smartphones in favor of so-called dumb phones. Some cell phone makers have even come up with new models of the iconic flip and brick phones to help those who want a simpler lifestyle.
Environmental activists are working in battleground states to energize climate-focused voters ahead of Election Day. CBS News senior coordinating producer of climate Tracy Wholf has more.
A new report from the United Nations says the world is way off target when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the worst threats of climate change. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has scientists ringing alarm bells about the health of the world's oceans. Seventy-seven percent of the world's coral reefs have experienced "bleaching-level heat stress" over the last 22 months. Derek Manzello, coordinator of NOAA's Coral Reef Watch program, joins CBS News to dive deeper into the research.
Rising sea levels and more intense storms driven by climate change are making it difficult for the residents who live on North Carolina's Outer Banks, a series of barrier islands. In the last four years, the Atlantic has toppled 10 homes on Hatteras Island as officials are searching for new ways to adapt. David Schechter has more.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
Athough Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced his recommendation for resentencing in the Menendez brothers case, there are still other factors at play before Erik and Lyle Menendez possibly get out of prison. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
A 15-year-old boy from Fall City, Washington, is suspected of killing his parents and three of his siblings. More details about the alleged crimes are emerging through court documents. CBS News Carter Evans has the latest.
Thomas Ray Gledhill, age 71, and Rosalie Christianson Gledhill, age 67, were arrested on obstruction of justice charges, according to jail records.
Sgt. Sarah Roque's body was found in a dumpster near the living quarters for single soldiers at Fort Leonard Wood, officials said.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries pleaded not guilty in a Long Island courtroom Friday to sex trafficking and prostitution charges.
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
The Crew Dragon splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico a month later than planned, setting a SpaceX endurance record in the process.
Four huge asteroids — and a fifth that's much smaller — are passing Earth on Thursday in their closest approaches to the planet ever recorded.
Spending a month longer than planned aboard the ISS, three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are finally headed home.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Thousands of students in North Carolina returned to school Friday for the first time since Hurricane Helene tore through portions of the state about a month ago. Rob Marciano reports.
In a rally Friday night in Houston, Texas, Vice President Kamala Harris will argue that Texas' near total abortion ban is endangering pregnant women. Beyoncé and Willie Nelson are set to appear alongside Harris. Nancy Cordes reports from the campaign trail.
Dozens more people have gotten sick in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. While the source of the outbreak has not been confirmed, other fast food chains are removing raw onions from their menus. Karen Morfitt has the latest developments.
Former President Donald Trump made new threats Friday to hold people accountable for what he calls "rampant cheating" in the 2020 election. There is no evidence of widespread fraud during 2020, but that isn't stopping Trump and his allies from raising concerns about fraud in the closing days of the race. Ed O'Keefe is covering the campaign from Michigan.
Federal authorities believe China-backed cyber criminals attempted to tap into phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance, multiple sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News. Scott MacFarlane has more.