Nobel Prize stolen from home of South Africa's last apartheid leader
De Klerk received the prize in 1993 alongside anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, for his role in ushering South Africa into democracy.
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President Obama addressed the massive crowd of mourners assembled to honor Nelson Mandela at FNB Stadium in Soweto
President Obama addressed the massive crowd of mourners assembled to honor Nelson Mandela at FNB Stadium in Soweto. Obama remembered the former South African president as a pioneer against racism, and an instrument of positive change.
Tuesday morning the world looked on during the moving the memorial for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela
Tuesday morning the world looked on during the moving the memorial for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela told a crowd in Cape Town following his release from prison, "I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people"
Following his release from a 27-year prison sentence, Nelson Mandela addressed a large crowd of his supporters at a rally in Cape Town, Feb. 11, 1990.
The memorial service for Nelson Mandela features tributes by some of the anti-apartheid icon's family members and foreign leaders
The memorial service for Nelson Mandela features tributes by some of the anti-apartheid icon's family members and foreign leaders, including President Obama, Cuban President Raul Castro, and the U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker reports from inside the memorial at FNB stadium in Soweto Township near Johannesburg.
Nelson Mandela's youngest daughter Zindzi dies in South Africa at 59
Like her parents, Zindzi Mandela was involved in the fight against apartheid. The cause of her death was not immediately revealed.
Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela remembers her grandfather, Nelson Mandela
She says her family, even from a young age, was acutely aware of his significance in the world and his fight for freedom
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Several western states are in the midst of a brutal heat wave pushing temperatures in some places over 120 degrees; and 17-year-old Marlana Vanhoose, who is blind and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 2, is inspiring people with her musical talent and angelic singing voice.
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Ex-NSA contractor Edward Snowden has fled Hong Kong and landed in Moscow, likely on his way to Cuba and then Ecuador to seek asylum; and, designer Miguel Caballero, known as the "Armani" of security gear, started a junior clothing line after the Sandy Hook school shooting.
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Phoenix broke a record reaching 119 degrees and Las Vegas could break its record for longest streak of 115-degree days in heat wave out west; and, friends and family remember 21-year-old Andrew Pochter, an American college student from Maryland who was killed in Egypt during a violent protest.
Foundation: Footage from Mandela's first known TV interview discovered
Nelson Mandela Foundation says it has discovered what is thought to be the first known television interview with Mandela, decades before he became South Africa’s first black president
Feb. 11th, 1990: Nelson Mandela released from prison
On this day in 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years behind bars; CBS News' Bob Simon was there
South Africa govt.: Mandela condition "serious, but stable"
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Web Extra: Former bodyguard says Nelson Mandela is lonely
Nelson Mandela's former bodyguard, Shaun van Heerden, says Mandela has been owned by his medical staff and is lonely
Nelson Mandela's health said to be improving
As Nelson Mandela's health reportedly improves, debate over how much can be done to save him
Sources: Mandela unresponsive, despite reports of improvement
Sources tell CBS News former South African President Nelson Mandela is unresponsive, despite assurances from his family that he is recovering
South Africa: Nelson Mandela in critical condition
The South African president said that anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela's condition has worsened and is now "critical."
Obama begins weeklong Africa trip
While in Africa, President Obama is slated to visit three countries, promoting democracy and economic opportunities
Nelson Mandela remains critically ill
Former South African President Nelson Mandela remains critically ill, as his family gathers at his hometown
Nelson Mandela's family summoned to hospital
The family of former South African president Nelson Mandela has been summoned to his hospital
Crowd at Mandela hospital turns into campaign rally
What was supposed to be a gathering of prayer for the former South African president turned into a political rally as the ruling party bused in supporters
Mandela's health overshadows Obama's South Africa trip
Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, Winnie, suggested the medical intervention may be working - at least for now
Family infighting as Mandela remains hospitalized
Nelson Mandela's family conflicts over burial site and medical intervention
Mandela's 1998 visit to dying teenager
Mandela visited dying teenager in 1998 and told him to keep morale high
South Africans pay tribute as Mandela turns 95
As South Africans sang and danced outside Nelson Mandela's hospital, the former president was propped up in a chair so his family could sing to him
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Boy's birth brings hope for Amazon tribe facing possible extinction
One official calls a newborn boy "a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples."
U.S. clears some diplomatic staff to leave Israel amid tension with Iran
As Trump leaves the threat of war on the table amid nuclear talks with Iran, the State Department urges Americans to "consider leaving Israel" while they can.
U.S. offers $10 million for capture of cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles"
The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia.
Pakistan declares "open war" with Afghanistan as airstrikes rock Kabul
Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities and declared "open war" after Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claimed an unprecedented aerial attack on Islamabad.
American among those killed on speedboat in Cuban waters, White House confirms
At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.
Fraud conviction overturned for Hong Kong's ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai
A Hong Kong appellate court on Thursday quashed onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai's fraud convictions linked to lease violations, in a rare victory in the prominent activist's legal battles.
Man charged with trafficking young Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
The founder of a Kenyan recruitment agency stands accused of deceiving and then trafficking young Kenyans to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine.
Russia says "no deadlines" for Ukraine ceasefire as Trump pushes for deal
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.
Details emerge about one of men killed on U.S.-registered boat off Cuba
Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.
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How Americans plan to use their bigger tax refunds this year
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Bill Clinton to testify today in House committee's Epstein investigation
Bill Clinton's testimony is the first time a former president has been compelled to appear before Congress.
Novartis settles suit over use of woman's "stolen" cells to advance medicine
Novartis has settled a suit by Henrietta Lacks' estate alleging the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off cells were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say
The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.
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How Americans plan to use their bigger tax refunds this year
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Novartis settles suit over use of woman's "stolen" cells to advance medicine
Novartis has settled a suit by Henrietta Lacks' estate alleging the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off cells were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951.
Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving way for Paramount Skydance
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
"I wanted to be on it all the time," plaintiff says in social media trial
The 20-year-old plaintiff alleges that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age intensified her depression and led to suicidal thoughts.
FedEx vows to pass any tariff refunds it gets from U.S. on to customers
FedEx said it will reimburse customers if the Trump administration provides refunds following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down emergency tariffs.
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Bill Clinton to testify today in House committee's Epstein investigation
Bill Clinton's testimony is the first time a former president has been compelled to appear before Congress.
Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say
The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.
Federal Reserve seeking to quash subpoenas in DOJ investigation, source says
The Federal Reserve has been mounting a closed-door effort to block the Justice Department's subpoenas for chairman Jerome Powell, CBS News has learned.
Photo of Lutnick on Epstein's island removed from DOJ files now restored
A photo released last month as part of the Epstein files that showed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Epstein's island was removed from the DOJ's website before being restored Thursday night.
About a dozen FBI staff who worked on Trump documents case fired, sources say
At least 10 FBI employees were fired Wednesday, after FBI Director Kash Patel alleged former special counsel Jack Smith had subpoenaed his phone records.
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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
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Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
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As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
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Boy's birth brings hope for Amazon tribe facing possible extinction
One official calls a newborn boy "a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples."
U.S. clears some diplomatic staff to leave Israel amid tension with Iran
As Trump leaves the threat of war on the table amid nuclear talks with Iran, the State Department urges Americans to "consider leaving Israel" while they can.
U.S. offers $10 million for capture of cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles"
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Pakistan declares "open war" with Afghanistan as airstrikes rock Kabul
Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities and declared "open war" after Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claimed an unprecedented aerial attack on Islamabad.
American among those killed on speedboat in Cuban waters, White House confirms
At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.
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Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix announced it is dropping its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, which paves the way for Paramount Skydance, the parent company of CBS News, to acquire it instead. The merger would require approval from Warner Bros. shareholders and federal regulators.
Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix has ended its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and is clearing the way for a Paramount acquisition. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving way for Paramount Skydance
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
"Heated Rivalry" Season 2 is coming "as soon as humanly possible," creators say
A second season of "Heated Rivalry" is underway and filming will begin this summer, says show creator and director Jacob Tierney.
Toccara Jones reacts to explosive documentary
Toccara Jones, who competed in the "America's Next Top Model" reality show, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with her take on the new Netflix documentary exploring the competition show created by Tyra Banks.
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Pentagon in standoff with AI giant Anthropic
With less than 24 hours left, Anthropic and the Pentagon are locked in a standoff over access to the company's powerful artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Plaintiff in social media case takes stand
Jurors heard from the 20-year-old woman at the center of a landmark social media addiction trial on Thursday. Dara Kerr, tech reporter for The Guardian, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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.
Sources: Pentagon sends Anthropic final offer
The Pentagon has sent AI startup Anthropic a letter with the government's best and final offer to use their technology, CBS News exclusively reported on Thursday. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has more.
Instagram rolls out new teen safety feature
Instagram announced a new safety tool for parents during the landmark trial on social media addiction. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports and Emma Lembke, founder of the LOG OFF movement, joins CBS News to discuss.
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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
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Bill Clinton facing deposition on Epstein
Members of the House Oversight Committee will depose former President Bill Clinton about his apparent links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
U.S. offers $10 million for capture of cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles"
The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia.
JFK stowaway arrested after allegedly sneaking onto another flight, sources say
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Nancy Guthrie's home to be returned to family
Authorities are preparing to return Nancy Guthrie's home to her family after sealing it off as a crime scene, a law enforcement search says. The search for the 84-year-old is entering its fourth week. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
FBI moving command post in Nancy Guthrie investigation, source says
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is still running at full speed, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
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Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Artemis II moon rocket hauled off launch pad for repairs
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
Mike Fincke reveals he was the astronaut who had medical issue on the ISS
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member whose medical issue required a group of space station fliers to return to Earth earlier than planned last month.
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