U.S. family finally reunited after escaping Sudan's yearlong civil war
A Sudanese-American family is the first to be reunited in the U.S. after a woman and her sons spent nearly a year stuck in Saudi Arabia.
Africa
"Hardest Geezer" completes epic 10,000-mile run across Africa
Russ Cook says the scariest part of his run through Africa was "on the back of a motorbike, thinking I was about to die."
Almost 100 people killed as overcrowded boat sinks off Mozambique
People fleeing a reported cholera outbreak in Mozambique packed onto a fishing boat, trying to use it to flee, but it sank offshore.
American woman killed in elephant attack in Zambia
A safari tour operator in Zambia says an American woman was killed by an elephant because their ranger couldn't move the vehicle "out of harm's way quick enough."
Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to "roam free" in Germany
Botswana says it will send its surplus elephants to Europe if Germany goes ahead with plans to restrict the import of hunting trophies from Africa.
Taps run dry in South Africa's biggest city amid spiraling water crisis
In some parts of South Africa's capital taps have run dry for weeks, with no end in sight to an unprecedented water crisis.
Gambia may become first nation to reverse female genital mutilation ban
Lawmakers in Gambia are voting on a bill that would repeal a ban on female genital mutilation, something no country has ever done.
50 die in witchcraft rituals after drinking "mysterious liquid"
Luzia Filemone, a local councilor, accused traditional healers of administering the deadly concoction.
More than 300 now missing after yet another mass kidnapping in Nigeria
At least three mass kidnappings across northern Nigeria have left more than 300 people missing, and now there's a ransom demand.
8 kids, 1 adult die after eating sea turtle in Zanzibar, officials say
Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy in Zanzibar even though it periodically results in deaths from chelonitoxism, a type of food poisoning.
Mass kidnappings show Nigerian officials have lost control, expert says
A security expert told CBS News that 17 mass kidnappings in 10 years in Nigeria shows "the state does not have control over the country's security."
280 students reportedly abducted in Nigeria
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped over 280 students in northern Nigeria. A witness told BBC News the kids were between 8 and 15 years old and were kidnapped by dozens of gunmen while they were starting their day earlier this week. This would mark the biggest mass abduction from a school in the country since 2021. Mayeni Jones with the BBC has more from Nigeria.
Witnesses say more than 280 children kidnapped from school in Nigeria
Witnesses in Nigeria say more than 280 children were abducted from their school just 5 days after another reported mass-kidnapping.
Dozens of girls reportedly abducted by Islamic militants in Nigeria
Nigerian media outlets say scores of people, mostly girls, have been abducted in a region long plagued by Boko Haram militants.
Lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ bill considered among harshest in Africa
Ghana's parliament has approved a bill that would give the country some of the harshest anti-LGBTQ legislation in Africa.
What to know about Sudan's deadly civil war
Ten months into the deadly civil war in Sudan, the U.S. State Department has appointed a new special envoy to push for an end to the conflict and address the humanitarian crisis. Cameron Hudson, senior associate of the Africa program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to explain the cause of the conflict and examine the path forward.
Stranded cruise ship allowed to dock in Mauritius after cholera scare
Mauritius authorities blocked the ship from docking for a day because 15 people on board had vomiting and diarrhea.
Haley, Trump spar ahead of next primary
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is responding to former President Donald Trump's attacks referencing Haley's husband, Maj. Michael Haley, who is currently deployed with the South Carolina Army National Guard in Africa. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns is following the latest in the 2024 presidential election.
Chaos and claims of a coup as Senegal's election is delayed 10 months
Violent protests and claims of a coup grip Senegal as the parliament approves an unprecedented 10-month delay for the country's presidential election.
Leader of alleged starvation cult pleads not guilty to 191 child murders
Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor in Kenya, has been accused of brainwashing hundreds of people to starve themselves to death.
Tyla wins first Best African Music Performance award at 2024 Grammys
"I never thought I'd say I won a Grammy at 22 years old," Tyla said as she accepted the award. "Thank you to the Recording Academy for this category. It's so important."
Senegal's President Macky Sall postpones national election indefinitely
Senegalese President Macky Sall made the announcement just hours before official campaigning was due to start.
How a tiny invasive ant is forcing lions to change the way they hunt
A study highlights the potentially profound impacts of invasive species, which are spreading at an increasing rate.
Landmark malaria vaccination program for Africa launches in Cameroon
History is made in Cameroon as the first doses of a malaria vaccine are rolled out in a widespread, international mass-vaccination effort.
Biden says strikes on Houthis will continue
U.S. Central Command confirmed another round of retaliatory strikes Thursday against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
Rubio to meet with Russian officials to discuss Ukraine peace negotiations
The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Eastern U.S. endures flooding with snow forecast to hit Northeast
Water submerged cars and buildings in Kentucky and mudslides blocked roads in Virginia.
Thousands of probationary federal health workers fired by letter this weekend
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
Why U.S. ranchers and farmers are alarmed about Canada's "super pigs"
One expert says these so-called "super pigs" — wild boars that were deliberately bred with domestic pigs – are an "ecological trainwreck."
Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for the creation of the "armed forces of Europe"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks greater military and economic support from the European Union.
Trump to attend NASCAR's Daytona 500 for the second time as president
President Trump is planning to attend Sunday's Daytona 500 for the second time as president.
Amazon workers in North Carolina vote against union effort
The outcome came weeks after workers at a Whole Foods Market store in Pennsylvania voted to unionize, leading to the first successful entry of organized labor into the grocery chain, which Amazon owns.
Stampede at railway station in India kills at least 18
Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj in northern India, officials said.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
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Trump to attend NASCAR's Daytona 500 for the second time as president
President Trump is planning to attend Sunday's Daytona 500 for the second time as president.
Thousands of probationary federal health workers fired by letter this weekend
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Prosecutor: Killer was making a statement with post-Valentine's murder
Hollywood therapist Amie Harwick was attacked and killed by her ex-boyfriend-turned-stalker Gareth Pursehouse in the early morning hours of Feb. 15, 2020.
Why U.S. ranchers and farmers are alarmed about Canada's "super pigs"
One expert says these so-called "super pigs" — wild boars that were deliberately bred with domestic pigs – are an "ecological trainwreck."
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Amazon workers in North Carolina vote against union effort
The outcome came weeks after workers at a Whole Foods Market store in Pennsylvania voted to unionize, leading to the first successful entry of organized labor into the grocery chain, which Amazon owns.
Federal workers express shock, anger over mass firings: "It's devastating"
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
California farm donates more than 250,000 eggs to fire victims, first responders
Other eggs will be used by the LA bakery Winter Fate Bakes to make birthday cakes for displaced children.
Daughters of Target cofounder express alarm at company's DEI rollback
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter's recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Federal layoffs start with huge number of probationary workers
Federal layoffs are starting with huge numbers of probationary workers, and there are warnings of bigger cuts on the way.
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Trump to attend NASCAR's Daytona 500 for the second time as president
President Trump is planning to attend Sunday's Daytona 500 for the second time as president.
Thousands of probationary federal health workers fired by letter this weekend
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
Rubio to meet with Russian officials to discuss Ukraine peace negotiations
The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
EEOC seeks to drop transgender discrimination cases
The requests by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mark a major departure from its prior interpretation of civil rights law.
Deputy archivist of the U.S. to retire following Trump firing of National Archives chief
President Trump last week fired the head of the National Archives and Records Administration and installed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as her acting replacement.
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Thousands of probationary federal health workers fired by letter this weekend
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
U.S. bird flu hospitalizations rise to 4 after Ohio discloses case
The bird flu case had respiratory symptoms and has since been released from the hospital.
She thought she had indigestion, but it was a near-fatal artery blockage.
Reena Caprario said her family was told she was "lucky to be alive" after she experienced a heart attack.
Bird flu case with "flu-like symptoms" reported in Colorado, 1 person hospitalized
The case marks at least the third confirmed bird flu hospitalization in the U.S.
Non-opioid pain pill could be game-changer
The Federal Drug Administration last month approved Journavx, a new kind of non-addictive pain medication. Doctors say Journavx is an important alternative because the power of opioids helped fuel an overdose epidemic and a surge in fentanyl use. Stephanie Stahl reports.
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Stampede at railway station in India kills at least 18
Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj in northern India, officials said.
Rubio to meet with Russian officials to discuss Ukraine peace negotiations
The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Book excerpt: "A Different Russia" by Marvin Kalb
The veteran CBS and NBC journalist writes about covering the 1963 Cold War summit between President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
2-year-old girl, mother die from injuries in Munich car attack
Bavaria's state criminal police office said the young girl and her mother, a 37-year-old woman from Munich, died of their injuries, the German news agency dpa reported.
Tennis world No. 1 Jannik Sinner gets 3-month ban to end doping case
The timing means the 23-year-old Italian won't miss any Grand Slam tournaments. The French Open, the season's next major, starts May 25.
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Here Comes the Sun: Adrien Brody and more
Actor Adrien Brody sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss his latest film "The Brutalist." Then, David Pogue learns about symphony orchestra concerts where a film coincides with a live performance of the music found in the movie. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
How Wendy's combined the Frosty with a beloved Girl Scout cookie
The new Frosty flavor will be available at Wendy's locations beginning in late February.
Aloe Blacc performs "Breakthrough"
California native Aloe Blacc first rose to fame in Europe in the early 2000s, before hitting it big in the U.S. Things really took off for him in 2013, when his song "Wake Me Up" became a worldwide hit. On Feb. 28, the multi-platinum artist is set to release his highly anticipated studio album "Stand Together," his first new music in five years. Each track is paired with a cause that inspires the singer. Now, from that new album, here is Aloe Blacc with "Breakthrough."
Aloe Blacc performs "Don't Go Alone"
California native Aloe Blacc first rose to fame in Europe in the early 2000s, before hitting it big in the U.S. Things really took off for him in 2013, when his song "Wake Me Up" became a worldwide hit. On Feb. 28, the multi-platinum artist is set to release his highly anticipated studio album "Stand Together," his first new music in five years. Each track is paired with a cause that inspires the singer. Now, from that new album, here is Aloe Blacc with "Don't Go Alone."
Forgotten opera written in by Black composer in 1855 performed at last
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.
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Apple, Google restore TikTok to their app stores
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
AI video fools social media users
A video depicting various celebrities protesting Ye, also known as Kanye West, for his antisemitic comments went viral on social media this week. However, the video is completely AI-generated. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks it down.
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.
How AI could be incorporated into nukes
During this week's artificial intelligence summit in Paris, arguments were made that advanced AI is critical in the world's current threat landscape. Many militaries are exploring how advanced AI technology can be integrated into weapons systems, including nuclear missiles. CBS News' Errol Barnett has more.
U.S., U.K. refuse to sign Paris AI declaration
This week's Paris summit on artificial intelligence ended with the United States and the United Kingdom refusing to sign on to a declaration that calls on the development of AI to be inclusive and sustainable. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
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Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
NASA rover captures images of "mother-of-pearl" clouds on Mars
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
NASA announces plan to bring Starliner crew home next month
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Mexican long-nosed bats now being tracked via "eDNA" using their saliva
Endangered Mexican long-nosed bats are now being tracked via "eDNA" using their saliva.
U.K. firm finds way to turn damaging greenhouse gas into useful products
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
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Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Prosecutor: Killer was making a statement with post-Valentine's murder
Hollywood therapist Amie Harwick was attacked and killed by her ex-boyfriend-turned-stalker Gareth Pursehouse in the early morning hours of Feb. 15, 2020.
Eric Adams reacts to DOJ's motion to drop case
The Department of Justice submitted an official request to dismiss New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case. Adams is trying to reassure New Yorkers that he is solely beholden to them, saying he never offered to trade on his authority as mayor for an end to his case. Ali Bauman reports.
Man arrested in 2012 killing of trans performer in New York City
Henry Pacheco, 44, of Brooklyn charged with second-degree murder, arson and other charges, officials said.
Vermont border agent's death exposed latest violence linked to cultlike group
A third, a shadowy figure known online as "Ziz," remains missing in connection with the death of the U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont after authorities linked their cultlike group to six deaths in three states.
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Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
NASA rover captures images of "mother-of-pearl" clouds on Mars
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
NASA announces plan to bring Starliner crew home next month
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
When and where to see February's Snow Moon
Get ready for the Snow Moon, February's full moon, which is set to peak on Wednesday morning.
Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth go up as NASA tasked with studying it
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
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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.
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.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Here Comes the Sun: Adrien Brody and more
Actor Adrien Brody sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss his latest film "The Brutalist." Then, David Pogue learns about symphony orchestra concerts where a film coincides with a live performance of the music found in the movie. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Justine's Voice
After a teenager is strangled and buried alive, her family takes on the fight to keep her convicted killers behind bars. “We’re her voice” says Justine’s sister. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Sinner gets 3-month ban for failing drug tests
The world's top male tennis player has been banned for three months after failing two drug tests. Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open last month. He claims the banned steroid must have entered his system during a massage from his trainer who was using it to treat a finger cut.
"Super pigs" pose risk to U.S. economy, experts say
The U.S. border with Canada is under new scrutiny, with both countries focused on increased migration as well as drug and weapons smuggling. But another concern is rising, especially among farmers and ranchers: so-called "super pigs." Adam Yamaguchi explains.
Eric Adams reacts to DOJ's motion to drop case
The Department of Justice submitted an official request to dismiss New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case. Adams is trying to reassure New Yorkers that he is solely beholden to them, saying he never offered to trade on his authority as mayor for an end to his case. Ali Bauman reports.