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Trump says he's taking hydroxychloroquine despite FDA warning; 67-year-old father of five survives coronavirus

• May 18, 2020
• 15:24

U.S. airstrike in Syria kills al Qaeda senior leader, Pentagon says

U.S. Central Command said that early indications did not reveal any civilian casualties as a result of the strike.

• Oct 22, 2021

Pensacola shooter had links to al Qaeda

Mohammed Al-Shamrani, the Saudi military trainee who killed three American servicemen in Pensacola last year, had ties to al Qaeda. The Justice Department said the shooter communicated with al Qaeda operatives as recently as the night before the attack. David Martin has the details.

• May 18, 2020
• 01:24

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80 charged in online fraud scheme; Sharks gather for annual underwater mating dance.

• Aug 22, 2019
• 20:17

Top general warns of al Qaeda resurgence

General Mark Milley warned that al Qaeda could be months away from reconstituting in Afghanistan, saying that the Taliban's takeover of the country has given terrorists a new lifeline. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Sep 29, 2021
• 02:09

Air Force officials to review Kabul drone strike

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the Air Force to appoint a three star general to review Central Command's investigation into an airstrike that mistakenly killed civilians in Afghanistan instead of the ISIS-K fighters. Dan Lamothe, The Washington Post's Pentagon and U.S. military reporter, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on what relatives of the victims are requesting from the U.S. government.

• Sep 20, 2021
• 05:52

Afghans flee to Pakistan border

Less than a month after 9/11, the United States invaded Afghanistan, where Al-Qaeda planned the attacks. The war lasted nearly 20 years and became America’s longest war and cost the lives of more than 2,200 American service members. The U.S. withdrew its final forces in August, leading to chaos. Charlie D'Agata reports from the Afghanistan-Pakistan border where people are desperate to flee.

• Sep 11, 2021
• 01:40

Afghan president Hamid Karzai said he will not sign a security agreement with the U.S. that would allow American troops to stay in country unless he gets help to restart peace talks with Taliban insurgents

Afghan president Hamid Karzai said he will not sign a security agreement with the U.S. that would allow American troops to stay in country unless he gets help to restart peace talks with Taliban insurgents. Vinita Nair reports.

• Jan 25, 2014
• 00:29

"Race Against Time: The CIA and 9/11"

Former CIA officials share their firsthand accounts of the 9/11 terror attacks and how the agency helped track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in the CBS News special "Race Against Time: The CIA and 9/11."

• Sep 11, 2021
• 01:28:35

Al Qaeda may be capable of threatening U.S. in as soon as a year

There is already evidence the terror group's militants are returning to Afghanistan, says CIA deputy director David Cohen.

• Sep 14, 2021

New details about 9/11 attack revealed in FBI report

The first declassified FBI report found hijackers connected to the September 11 terror attacks received "significant logistic support" from a Saudi national in the U.S. The release follows an executive order authorizing the agency to release documents related to its 9/11 investigation. Washington Post reporter Devlin Barrett joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with his analysis.

• Sep 13, 2021
• 06:01

FBI releases declassified 9/11 documents

The FBI has released declassified documents from an investigation into Saudi Arabia's potential link to some 9/11 hijackers. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke with CBSN's Lana Zak about what is in the documents and what it means. Read more here.

• Sep 12, 2021
• 07:54

al Qaeda thrives in war-torn country of Yemen

The conflict between the Yemeni government and rebellious groups has involved nations like Saudi Arabia and Iran. The ongoing conflict has allowed al Qaeda to thrive in the region and train soldiers despite U.S. drone strikes. Holly Williams reports.

• Sep 12, 2021
• 02:17

"Countdown bin Laden": Hunting the al Qaeda leader

CBS News correspondent John Dickerson sits down with Fox News anchor Chris Wallace, author of the book "Countdown bin Laden," to discuss the raid on the al Qaeda leader's compound, and President Obama's decision to go forward with the Navy SEAL operation that had a high possibility of failure.

• Sep 12, 2021
• 07:17

Saudi Arabia moves away from Islamic extremism

Although Saudi Arabia has vehemently denied their role in the 9/11 attacks, 15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudi citizens. Since then, the conservative kingdom has worked to reform its image — but not without struggle. Holly Williams has more.

• Sep 11, 2021
• 02:17

Witnesses recall 9/11 attack on Pentagon

Three people who worked at the Pentagon recall witnessing the attack on September 11, 2001. David Martin has more on their stories of faith and resilience.

• Sep 11, 2021
• 02:50

Family remembers mother lost in 9/11

Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks, the Edwards family is still mourning and coping with the loss of their mother, Barbara Edwards. Brad Edwards has more on the family’s continual search for peace.

• Sep 11, 2021
• 04:03

U.S. honors 9/11 victims, heroes

Thousands gathered at the World Trade Center Saturday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Similar events were held across the country. Michael George has more.

• Sep 11, 2021
• 03:37

Taliban rules Afghanistan 20 years after 9/11

The War in Afghanistan began as a result of the 9/11 attacks 20 years ago, with the U.S. hoping to bring change to the region. But with the war coming to an unceremonious end this August, the country is once again under Taliban rule. Charlie D’Agata reports.

• Sep 11, 2021
• 01:56

Five accused of planning 9/11 attacks attend hearing

The case against the five men accused of aiding the 9/11 hijackers inched forward with pre-trial hearings, where a handful of 9/11 victims’ family members were in attendance. Catherine Herridge reports from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

• Sep 11, 2021
• 01:34

Windsor Castle plays U.S. national anthem

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Welsh Guard at Windsor Castle played The Star Spangled Banner during the changing of the guard on Saturday. Queen Elizabeth II also sent a message of solidarity to President Biden.

• Sep 11, 2021
• 00:19

Former CIA officer reflects on 9/11

Two decades after the deadliest attack on U.S. soil, CBS News spoke with some of the nation's top national security experts, CIA officers and intelligence insiders at that time in the CBS News Special "Race Against Time: The CIA and 9/11." Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, joined CBSN to discuss her work with both agencies before and after September 11, 2001.

• Sep 11, 2021
• 06:59

Navy SEAL in bin Laden raid reflects on 9/11

The death of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was a pivotal moment in the fight against terror. Former Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill was part of the raid and he says he was the one who fired the deadly shot. O'Neill spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about the 20 years since 9/11, what it feels like to see the Taliban taking over in Afghanistan, and whether he might run for office.

• Sep 10, 2021
• 13:48

First civilian flight leaves Afghanistan under Taliban

More than 100 passengers — including at least 20 Americans — have landed in Qatar. They were on the first flight out of Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrawal. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

• Sep 9, 2021
• 02:21

Questions about judge, evidence in 9/11 case

The self-described architect of the 9/11 attacks and four other terror suspects gathered in a Guantanamo Bay courtroom as pretrial hearings continue. Some questioning focused on the judge in the case. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN AM from the site known as Camp Justice with the latest.

• Sep 9, 2021
• 05:53

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