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Ten years ago, the U.S. military began bombing targets in Afghanistan in retaliation for the September 11th attacks. At the time, few knew that an elite American covert team had already flown to Afghanistan to destroy al Qaeda and topple the Taliban. David Martin gets the story from the man who led that mission.
CBS News correspondent Mandy Clark reports on an Afghan teacher who is using art class to help orphans heal through difficult times.
Erica Hill and Chris Wragge take a look back at the war in Afghanistan on its 10th anniversary and profile two veterans who fought there.
It has been nearly 10 years since the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, which begs the question - why has it lasted so long? Scott Pelley spent time with American troops in Kandahar Province who say that when it comes to the Afghan mission, it's "two steps forward, one step back."
When an American soldier dies overseas, the soldier is returned to the U.S. the same way each time - what the military calls a "dignified transfer." Byron Pitts introduces us to one fallen solider and follows him on his final journey home.
Scott Pelley reports from Afghanistan, where troops from the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team are carrying America's counter insurgency strategy through the Taliban heartland village by village, often at night.
The Afghanistan province of Badakshan was once recorded to have the world's highest maternal mortality rate. Mandy Clark reports on giving life in Afghanistan a better chance from the start.
As the 10th anniversary approaches, retired Gen. Wesley Clark speaks to Erica Hill about the status of the war in Afghanistan and the possibility of a complete troop withdrawal.
Mandy Clark profiles a 26-year-old Afghan woman, who became a cop after her husband left her to join the Taliban.
More than 13,000 people have been wounded during the 10 years of the Afghanistan war. Mandy Clark reports on a Kabul Red Cross center that has been treating the war-wounded since 1988.
Scott Pelley tours a Taliban village taken over by American forces, where schools and roads are being built in an attempt to get local support for the new government.
Scott Pelley speaks with Gen. John Allen, the new U.S. commander in Afghanistan, about his strategy for the Afghan war and when U.S. troops will be pulled out.
CBS News correspondent Mandy Clark reports on the state of rock 'n' roll in Afghanistan as well as a music festival in Kabul that went off without a hitch despite a security threat from fundamentalists.
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reveals new polling data which shows that, after 10 years, Americans are tiring of the war in Afghanistan.
CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports on the National Museum of Afghanistan and how its director has been working to recover and restore some of the priceless artifacts from Afghan culture - some of which were secreted away to protect them from the ravages of war.
Insurgents attacking U.S. forces on the Afghan border will often times escape to safety in Pakistan. Willem Marx joins Americans fighting in one of the most remote provinces in Eastern Afghanistan to understand the border challenges facing our troops.
One American was killed and another slightly wounded in a shooting at a CIA office in Kabul by an Afghan employee. Betty Nguyen reports.
Mandy Clark reports from Kabul, Afghanistan on the impact the murder of former Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani is having on the peace process in the country.
President Obama expressed his condolences and resolve regarding the assassination of former Afghan President Rabbani saying the incident will not deter the peace effort in Afghanistan. And, as Norah O'Donnell reports, Rabbani's death will have no effect on the U.S. troop withdrawal.
In Afghanistan, the peace effort was dealt a staggering blow when a suicide bomber killed former Afghan President Rabbani, who had been heading up reconciliation talks with the Taliban. Mandy Clark describes how the attack happened.
After several requests for help from his ambushed unit were denied, Dakota Meyer took matters into his own hands, to try and save his trapped comrades in Afghanistan. His efforts earned him the Medal of Honor. David Martin reports.
CBS News was among the first to get inside a Kabul high rise building which acted as a base for a 20-hour assault on the U.S. Afghan embassy. Mandy Clark reports the siege left 27 people dead, including the attackers.
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan came under a daylong attack, as a small unit of Taliban insurgents rained down grenades and machine gun fire from a nearby tower. Mandy Clark reports on the battle.
Scott Pelley speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker - who is inside the compound which was attacked by the Taliban - about the brazen assault on the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
Mandy Clark reports on the latest details of an ongoing well-coordinated complex attack by the Taliban in Kabul, Afghanistan near the U.S. Embassy.
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
Two of Pop Art pioneer Andy Warhol's four "Reigning Queens" were taken from an Amsterdam gallery in a heist described by the owner as "amateurish."
"Entire houses have disappeared," says a local mayor in Spain's flood-battered Valencia region. "We don't know if there were people inside."
Emergency teams were dispatched to the downtown station and bulldozers were removing the debris looking for survivors.
A Russian court found long-time U.S. Consulate employee Robert Shonov guilty of "gathering information" on the Ukraine war and sharing it with a foreign nation.
Large crowds that gathered in central Dublin for a Halloween parade were tricked, not treated, by an apparent online hoax.
Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."
The ancient Maya city was named "Valeriana" after a nearby freshwater lagoon and built before 150 AD, researchers said.
The remains of the town, dubbed al-Natah, reveal how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.
JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has come a long way from his hardscrabble childhood of "Hillbilly Elegy."
This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
From the Chihuahuan Desert to the Pineywoods, what are voters across the Lone Star State thinking about as they cast their ballots?
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
The mailings show whether each recipient voted in recent elections, and what appears to be redacted neighbors' voting histories.
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska are deciding whether employers must provide it.
There has been one death in a severe E. coli outbreak that affected dozens of people. That victim lived in Grand Junction, and his family there says they have not filed a lawsuit against McDonald's or anyone involved.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
Two of Pop Art pioneer Andy Warhol's four "Reigning Queens" were taken from an Amsterdam gallery in a heist described by the owner as "amateurish."
"Entire houses have disappeared," says a local mayor in Spain's flood-battered Valencia region. "We don't know if there were people inside."
Emergency teams were dispatched to the downtown station and bulldozers were removing the debris looking for survivors.
A Russian court found long-time U.S. Consulate employee Robert Shonov guilty of "gathering information" on the Ukraine war and sharing it with a foreign nation.
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back at a 1993 CBS report on America's growing appetite for large portions and bulk buying—a trend that now feels as classic as apple pie.
Ticketmaster accounts are being hacked and the tickets resold on other sites in the final leg of the Taylor Swift concert tour. Ticketmaster won't say how many people are impacted.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.
The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
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.
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.
Opening statements began in Daniel Penny's trial for Jordan Neely's chokehold death during a 2023 New York City subway incident. Prosecutors allege Penny's reckless actions led to Neely's death. Penny's defense may offer other potential reasons for Penny's death. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
Opening statements began Friday morning in the manslaughter trial for Marine veteran Daniel Penny over a fatal chokehold incident that killed Jordan Neely on the New York City subway last year. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a breakdown of the case.
In Illinois, fitness instructor Leslie Reeves was killed and her date Chris Smith was gravely wounded in a 2021 shooting ambush. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down how investigators tracked down the suspect.
When Dustin Kjersem was brutally attacked and killed at a Montana campsite earlier this month, friends who found him thought he had been mauled by a bear, but investigators now say evidence suggests he was murdered. Police have arrested a suspect, but don't have a motive yet.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
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.
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?
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Three top U.S. diplomats asked the Chinese ambassador to the United States to try to convince China to use its influence over North Korea to try to stop efforts in Russia in the war against Ukraine, CBS News' Ellee Watson reports.
The Associated Press reported that White House press officials changed the official transcript of President Biden's remarks that included the "garbage" comments. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on the reported concerns.
Opening statements began in Daniel Penny's trial for Jordan Neely's chokehold death during a 2023 New York City subway incident. Prosecutors allege Penny's reckless actions led to Neely's death. Penny's defense may offer other potential reasons for Penny's death. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Actress Jeniffer Lopez and Mexican rock band Maná joined Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, Thursday, the same day former President Donald Trump attacked former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Harris campaign surrogate, during a live interview with Tucker Carlson in Arizona. CBS News' Zak Hudak has more.
Trump delivers his final message to Latino voters during campaign rallies in Southwest; New details on the killing of a Montana camper revealed.