Construction work unearths remains of 33 skeletons, woman's shoe
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
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At least 54 dead after paramilitary group attacks open market in Sudan
The attack by the Rapid Support Forces on the Sabrein Market was the latest in a series of deadly attacks.
U.S. accuses one side in Sudan's vicious civil war of genocide
The U.S. government has determined that Sudan's RSF paramilitary force and its allies have committed genocide in the country's raging civil war.
Women speak of shocking sexual violence amid Sudan's raging civil war
Sudanese women tell Human Rights Watch that RSF paramilitaries, one side in a grueling civil war, are subjecting them to horrific sexual violence.
Israel strikes weapons stockpiles in Syria
Israel carried out airstrikes in Syria overnight, targeting Syrian military facilities that have chemical weapons stockpiles and long-range missiles. Israeli troops also seized a border buffer zone for the first time in more than a half-century. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Inside Syria's abandoned presidential palace
Over the weekend, Syrian rebels toppled the Assad regime in a swift and stunning upheaval of power. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is on the ground in the Syrian capital of Damascus with an inside look at the nation's now-empty presidential palace. Then, Qutaiba Idlbi, senior fellow with the Atlantic Council, joins with analysis.
What's next for Syria after fall of Assad?
Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria has come to an end. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab is following the latest from Turkey, near the border with Syria. Then, John Kirby, White House national security communications adviser, joins to discuss the Biden administration's role in Syria's future.
Syrian rebels close in on city of Homs
Thousands of people have been forced to leave parts of central Syria as rebel forces advance on the country's third-largest city of Homs. It would be a major win for the rebels, who have also captured the city of Aleppo. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
What to know as Syrian rebels take charge after Assad's ouster
Syria's brutal civil war rekindled suddenly after 13 years, with rebels staging a shock offensive that forced long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.
What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebels?
The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate for years, but over the weekend, rebel fighters captured cities and towns across three of the nation's northwestern provinces. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Why Syria's civil war is reigniting
The Syrian military and the Kremlin conducted joint airstrikes Monday on parts of Syria that rebels took control of over the weekend. Fighters seized Syria's largest city, Aleppo, after a battle with troops loyal to dictator Bashar al-Assad. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins "America Decides" to discuss why the civil war is reigniting after a yearslong stalemate.
Latest details on Syrian civil war
Over the weekend, rebel fighters in Syria took control of most of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city, in a lightning assault. President Bashar al-Assad's regime has responded with airstrikes backed by Russia. CBS News reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
Russia helps Syria launch deadly airstrikes amid shock rebel offensive
Syria's civil war has taken a dramatic turn, with dictator Bashar Assad once again leaning on Russian support after a shock offensive by Islamist rebels in Aleppo.
The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
Rights group says weapons from U.S. allies fueling Sudan's forgotten war
Amnesty International says there are weapons from the U.S.-allied UAE and even France in Sudan's civil war, helping fuel the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Honoring a Civil War veteran who was lost to history
Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a former plantation, and ultimately to Private Sandy Wills' remains.
Honoring a Civil War veteran who was lost to history
Curious about her family's history, journalist Cheryl Wills began researching her ancestry, and found she was related to Sandy Wills, a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops. Her search also led her to a distant relative, a former plantation, and ultimately to Private Wills' remains, which have now been laid to rest - with full military honors - at a veterans cemetery in Memphis. CBS News' Bill Whitaker reports.
Remains of 28 soldiers found in storage identified as Civil War veterans
The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each of the 28 soldiers — but nothing linking them to the Civil War.
Biden urges Sudan peace talks amid famine risk
President Biden in a statement implored warring military groups in Sudan to hold peace talks to end the 17-month-long civil war which has claimed the lives of thousands of civilians. According to UNICEF, half of Sudan's population is facing some level of acute hunger. Michelle Gavin, senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Foreign Relations Council, joins CBS News to shed light on the humanitarian crisis.
Sudan peace talks in Switzerland
The U.S. is leading peace talks in Switzerland as Sudan continues to suffer from a civil war that has killed more than 150,000 people and displaced millions. Ben Solomon, a senior video correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, reports.
Calls for violence spike after Trump shooting
Immediately following July's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there was a significant spike in calls for violence across online platforms. The research firm Moonshot, which tracks domestic violent extremism online, found there were more than 1,500 calls for civil war the day after the shooting — up more than 600% from a normal day. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' crime and public safety unit, has the details.
Sudan facing severe hunger crisis
Sudan is facing a severe hunger and humanitarian crisis more than a year into a bloody civil war. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield joins CBS News to discuss her efforts in the country and why she thinks the U.S. can make a difference.
Union soldiers receive posthumous Medal of Honor
Union soldiers Philip Shadrach and George Wilson were posthumously honored Wednesday by President Biden with the Medal of Honor for their courage in the "Great Locomotive Chase," in which they went deep behind Confederate lines and stole a train in Marietta, Georgia. They ran the train north, tearing up tracks and cutting telegraph wires as they went. David Martin has more.
The story of Timbuctoo, home for free Black Americans decades before Juneteenth
Decades before Juneteenth, free Black Americans thrived in the South Jersey community of Timbuctoo. Meet the native son trying to preserve its history.
35 children killed in latest Sudan civil war carnage, U.N. says
The U.N. says dozens of children are among as many as 200 people reportedly killed in Sudan, as 2 warring generals' power struggle escalates.
Goldberg not commenting on relationship with Mike Waltz after Signal chat leak
President Trump's national security adviser has denied knowing the editor of The Atlantic after accidentally adding him to a sensitive group chat.
Appeals court upholds order stopping deportations under Alien Enemies Act
A temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deporting alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act will remain in place.
Top GOP senator seeks watchdog probe into Signal chat leak
Sen. Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the panel is seeking an expedited inspector general report on the Signal chat leak.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
Israeli soldier says he was ordered to use Gazans as human shields
An Israeli soldier and a Palestinian boy tell CBS News they have personal experience of the IDF forcing civilians to check buildings for explosives.
Europe's response to Signal chat leak reflects a major shift
In a session of British Parliament Wednesday, the controversy over the leaked Signal group chat involving high-ranking members of the Trump administration was debated.
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
Tufts grad student taken into custody by federal agents in Massachusetts
A Tufts University international graduate student was taken into custody by federal authorities Tuesday, according to the school.
Kristi Noem visits El Salvador prison holding deported Venezuelans
The Trump administration is arguing in federal court that it was justified in sending the Venezuelans to El Salvador, while activists say officials have sent them to a prison rife with human rights abuses.
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Kristi Noem visits El Salvador prison holding deported Venezuelans
The Trump administration is arguing in federal court that it was justified in sending the Venezuelans to El Salvador, while activists say officials have sent them to a prison rife with human rights abuses.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
VA cuts could threaten mental health services for countless veterans
Nationwide, more than nine million veterans get physical or mental health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Belize officials say 3 American women died of carbon monoxide poisoning
The three women from Massachusetts who were on vacation in Belize died of carbon monoxide poisoning, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Breaking down Trump's record 100 executive orders within 100 days
Trump has signed more executive orders at this point in a term than any other modern president, focusing mostly on cuts to the federal government and trade.
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Social Security says it will delay in-person identity verification
Social Security is delaying an in-person identity verification requirement by two weeks, but critics say the plan burdens beneficiaries.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
Stocks shift into reverse as Trump rolls out new auto tariffs
President Trump's plan to impose new tariffs on U.S. car imports dented stocks, with more levies set to take effect April 2.
Social Security overpayments policy could hurt seniors, advocates say
Starting Thursday, the Social Security Administration will again take 100% of a beneficiary's check to recoup overpayments. Here's what to know.
March Madness bettors face new threats online that target families
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
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Kristi Noem visits El Salvador prison holding deported Venezuelans
The Trump administration is arguing in federal court that it was justified in sending the Venezuelans to El Salvador, while activists say officials have sent them to a prison rife with human rights abuses.
Europe's response to Signal chat leak reflects a major shift
In a session of British Parliament Wednesday, the controversy over the leaked Signal group chat involving high-ranking members of the Trump administration was debated.
VA cuts could threaten mental health services for countless veterans
Nationwide, more than nine million veterans get physical or mental health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Breaking down Trump's record 100 executive orders within 100 days
Trump has signed more executive orders at this point in a term than any other modern president, focusing mostly on cuts to the federal government and trade.
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
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Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
What food dye bans mean for your health and the food in your fridge
West Virginia is banning seven artificial food dyes, including Red No. 40, in the most sweeping state level food dye ban in the U.S.
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.
Trump turns homelessness response toward forced treatment
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA, Jay Bhattacharya to head NIH
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
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Europe's response to Signal chat leak reflects a major shift
In a session of British Parliament Wednesday, the controversy over the leaked Signal group chat involving high-ranking members of the Trump administration was debated.
Belize officials say 3 American women died of carbon monoxide poisoning
The three women from Massachusetts who were on vacation in Belize died of carbon monoxide poisoning, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Israeli soldier says he was ordered to use Gazans as human shields
An Israeli soldier and a Palestinian boy tell CBS News they have personal experience of the IDF forcing civilians to check buildings for explosives.
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
Goldberg not commenting on relationship with Mike Waltz after Signal chat leak
President Trump's national security adviser has denied knowing the editor of The Atlantic after accidentally adding him to a sensitive group chat.
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Lady Gaga announces Mayhem tour for 2025. Here are details.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
"Note to Self": Singer Lea Salonga
In a special Women's History Month edition of "Note to Self," Tony Award-winning actress and Disney legend Lea Salonga writes a heartfelt letter to her 17-year-old self—revisiting her journey from the Philippines to Broadway and the legacy she unknowingly built for the next generation of Asian performers.
Gregory Maguire returns to Oz
Before she defied gravity, she was just Elphie Thropp. Best-selling author Gregory Maguire is back with "Elphie: A Wicked Childhood," a new prequel that explores the early life of Elphaba—the girl who would become the Wicked Witch of the West.
Rosamund Pike on "The Wheel of Time"
Award-winning actor Rosamund Pike stars as Moiraine in "The Wheel of Time," now in its third season on Prime Video. Based on the bestselling novels, the series follows a young man destined to save or destroy the world—guided by Pike's powerful and determined sorceress.
Prince Harry steps down "in shock" as patron of his Sentebale charity
Prince Harry and his Sentebale co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho say they stepped down as relations between trustees and the chair "broke down beyond repair."
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Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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.
NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
What to know about Signal, app used by Trump officials for war plans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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Luigi Mangione shouldn't be allowed to use laptop in prison, prosecutors say
Prosecutors do not want Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, to have a laptop in prison, and are taking issue with what he was given to wear for a recent court appearance.
Babysitter checking for monsters finds man hiding under child's bed
The babysitter came face-to-face with a man hiding underneath the child's bed, Kansas' Barton County Sheriff's office said.
Utah adds protections for children of influencers after Ruby Franke case
Utah is moving to protect the children of online content creators following the child abuse conviction of family vlogger Ruby Franke.
Selena's killer eligible for parole 30 years after singer's death
Selena Quintanilla-Perez was killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, in 1995.
Gunman who killed 23 at El Paso Walmart offered plea deal to avoid death penalty
The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart in 2019 in one of the the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history has been offered a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.
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NOAA cuts could impact space companies, satellites, Democrats warn
NOAA's Office of Space Commerce plays a crucial role in the growing space industry and is tasked with helping to manage satellite traffic to guard against collisions.
Data on dark energy, universe collapse
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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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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Reporter's Notebook: Defense secretary feared leak
Trump administration officials have tried to downplay the seriousness of group texts inadvertently shared with Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth even suggesting the story is a hoax. But the messages themselves reveal internal concerns about the risk of leaks. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Massive VA cuts threaten veteran care
Earlier this month, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it would cut roughly 72,000 workers, or about 15% of its agency, with the goal of returning its staffing to 2019 levels, when it had just under 400,000 employees. Karen Hua looks at what's at stake.
Trump order seeks to overhaul U.S. election law
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at overhauling U.S. election law. The directive seeks to override state statutes and set new ones. It also threatens to withhold funding from those that don't comply. Scott MacFarlane explains.
Florida bill would allow teens to work overnight
A Florida Senate bill would remove restrictions on 16 and 17 year olds, allowing for overnight shifts, shifts longer than 8 hours during school days, more than 30 hours during school weeks, and the removal of mandatory meal breaks. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
H. R. McMaster reacts to Trump administration leak
Sen. Roger Wicker, the Republican chairman of the Senate's Armed Services Committee, has joined Democrats demanding an independent review of the security lapse in the Signal group chat leak. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser, joins to discuss the fallout.