British hostage rescued from Al Qaeda in Yemen
United Arab Emirates forces free 64-year-old petroleum engineer who had been kidnapped by militant group in February 2014
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British PM launches 5-year anti-extremism plan
David Cameron says his plan will focus on ways to reach out to Muslim youths who are in danger of radicalization
Ex-CIA insider: July 4 terror alert is "nothing routine"
Michael Morell says the "serious" warning about potential holiday weekend attacks is different this year because of ISIS' growing reach
U.K. prime minister announces rules for voting referendum
David Cameron announced parameters that outline who will be allowed to vote in a referendum to decide if the country should stay in the European Union
Conservatives win unexpected majority in U.K. election
Prime Minister Cameron will return to 10 Downing Street in a stronger position than before; promises to govern as the party of "one nation, one United Kingdom"
It sets him up to lead the first majority conservative government in nearly 20 years
Cameron is headed for a second term. His conservative party won a surprise victory in Thursday's elections. It sets him up to lead the first majority conservative government in nearly 20 years. Mark Phillips reports from London.
Conservatives take surprising lead in UK election
As results trickle in, it's clear opinion polls underestimated PM David Cameron's party, and Scotland's independent streak
Once-kingmaker poised for a fall in U.K. election
5 years ago, little-known leader of Liberal Democrats brought his party to the fore, but in 4 days, they could be left in the cold
Five times politicians failed at food
British Prime Minister David Cameron is being mocked for his delicate method of eating a hot dog, but he's in good company
Iranian president pens letter to Obama on nuclear talks
Negotiators are racing to conclude a deal that would limit Iran's nuclear program by the end of the month
British Prime Minister David Cameron discusses the current terror threats to Europe with CBS News' Bob Schieffer
British Prime Minister David Cameron discusses the current terror threats to Europe with CBS News' Bob Schieffer. Cameron remarks on Islamist terrorism and how it is a perversion of religion, and discusses the new home bases of terrorism.
Cameron is also expected to press the president on the sensitive subject of government snooping
President Obama will have more meetings Friday with British Prime Minister David Cameron. The two leaders are expected to discuss topics ranging from international terror to Ebola. Cameron is also expected to press the president on the sensitive subject of government snooping. Bill Plante reports from the White House.
Some countries have to be convinced to join the U.S.-led campaign against the terror group
Some countries have to be convinced to join the U.S.-led campaign against the terror group. But after the execution of British citizen David Haines at the hands of ISIS, Prime Minister David Cameron said the country must confront the "monsters." Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the September 15, 2014 edition
Some countries have to be convinced to join the U.S.-led campaign against the terror group. But after the execution of British citizen David Haines at the hands of ISIS, Prime Minister David Cameron said the country must confront the "monsters." ; and, The NFL Players Association will file an appeal of Ray Rice's indefinite suspension. The union believes the league doesn't have the authority to punish Rice twice for the same incident.
Speaking at the close of a two-day NATO summit in Wales, President Barack Obama said the members agreed that ISIS is a "savage organization" that must ultimately be destroyed
Speaking at the close of a two-day NATO summit in Wales, President Barack Obama said the members agreed that ISIS is a "savage organization" that must ultimately be destroyed. The president also said that NATO allies have agreed to work together to control the crisis in Ukraine. CBS News' Craig Boswell reports.
As Britain pushes for tougher sanctions against Russia, multiple European countries are only expressing lukewarm support
As Britain pushes for tougher sanctions against Russia, multiple European countries are only expressing lukewarm support. Nations like France and Germany may be reluctant to take a hardline against Russia because of business interests. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday and urged Israel to do whatever it can to avoid civilian casualties in its war with Hamas
British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday and urged Israel to do whatever it can to avoid civilian casualties in its war with Hamas. Cameron made the remarks from London in a speech to Parliament Monday morning. He also said he hopes Hamas will accept a cease-fire with Israel.
British Prime Minister David Cameron called for increased international pressure on Russian president Vladimir Putin in the wake of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17
British Prime Minister David Cameron called for increased international pressure on Russian president Vladimir Putin in the wake of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. Cameron made the remarks from London in a speech to Parliament Monday morning.
Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
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Biden decision to drop out upends presidential race
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Obama says Democrats in "uncharted waters" after Biden withdraws
Former President Barack Obama did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the Democratic Party "will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,
Kamala Harris says she intends to "earn and win" Democratic presidential nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement that it is her "intention is to earn and win" the Democratic presidential nomination.
Trump, GOP lawmakers react to Biden's decision to leave presidential race
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
Democrats line up behind Kamala Harris after Biden drops reelection bid
Bill and Hillary Clinton were among the Democrats who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden ended his reelection bid Sunday.
Russia says its fighter jets intercepted U.S. bombers in the Arctic
"The crews of the Russian fighters identified the aerial target as a pair of U.S. Air Force B-52H strategic bombers," Moscow's defense ministry wrote.
Woman stabbed "multiple times" at Miami airport, man arrested
Detectives are currently talking to the man as the investigation continues.
Kamala Harris expected to take outspoken approach on health policy
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
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Biden's decision to drop out upends presidential race
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Kamala Harris says she intends to "earn and win" Democratic presidential nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement that it is her "intention is to earn and win" the Democratic presidential nomination.
Obama says Democrats in "uncharted waters" after Biden withdraws
Former President Barack Obama did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the Democratic Party "will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,
Read Obama's full statement on Biden dropping out
Former President Barack Obama released a letter about President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Notably, Obama did not name or endorse Vice President Kamala Harris.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," July 21, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Joe Manchin and Biden campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond join Margaret Brennan.
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Adidas apologizes for Bella Hadid ad linked to 1972 Munich Olympics
The German-based sportswear company drew criticism from Israel for including supermodel Bella Hadid in the advertising for the SL72 shoes.
Disneyland workers vote to authorize strike, citing unfair labor practice
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
Why millions are trying FDA-approved alternatives to Big Pharma's weight loss drugs
Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
Investors are putting their money on the "Trump trade."
Investors are sizing up which industries could benefit under a second Trump administration. But Wall Street preach caution, saying it's easy to get burned.
Microsoft outage shuts down Starbucks' mobile ordering app
Starbuck's mobile order ahead and pay features are down. Here's what the company is doing to restore them.
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Biden's decision to drop out upends presidential race
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Kamala Harris expected to take outspoken approach on health policy
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, other members of "The Squad" endorse Kamala Harris for president
Key progressive and member of "The Squad" Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Sunday after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
Democrats line up behind Kamala Harris after Biden drops reelection bid
Bill and Hillary Clinton were among the Democrats who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden ended his reelection bid Sunday.
Kamala Harris says she intends to "earn and win" Democratic presidential nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement that it is her "intention is to earn and win" the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Kamala Harris expected to take outspoken approach on health policy
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
Software developers want AI to give medical advice. But how accurate is it?
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Why millions are trying FDA-approved alternatives to Big Pharma's weight loss drugs
Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
Deadly multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, CDC says
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Long COVID has affected millions. Here's what scientists now know.
Researchers have published more than 24,000 papers on long COVID — a constellation of health effects such as shortness of breath, fatigue, brain fog and heart failure that last months or years after the initial infection.
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Foreign leaders react to Biden's decision not to seek reelection
After President Biden announced Sunday he would not continue to seek reelection, leaders from across the globe shared their responses to his decision.
Israel stops missile fired from Yemen after Israeli strike on Houthi rebels
The Israeli airstrikes were the first time Israel is known to have responded to repeated Houthi attacks throughout its nine-month war against Hamas.
Russia says its fighter jets intercepted U.S. bombers in the Arctic
"The crews of the Russian fighters identified the aerial target as a pair of U.S. Air Force B-52H strategic bombers," Moscow's defense ministry wrote.
Pope Francis calls for Olympic truce for countries at war
The Pope stressed that sport also has "a great social power, capable of peacefully uniting people from different cultures."
Children of Gaza
Doctors and aid workers describe desperate conditions in the Gaza Strip since Israel responded to Hamas' attack last October, and their efforts to rescue children, the most vulnerable victims of violence.
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Bruce Springsteen on the poetry of his classic album "Nebraska"
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
Bruce Springsteen on the soulful voice behind "Nebraska"
In-between his chart-topping album "The River" and his classic "Born in the U.S.A.," Bruce Springsteen recorded a collection of songs on a 4-track cassette recorder in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse – dark, mournful, and rough-hewn songs that reflected the upheaval in his life at a time of rising success. The resulting album, 1982's "Nebraska," would be one of his most personal, and helped solidify his status as one of music's most soulful voices. Springsteen talks with correspondent Jim Axelrod about how "Nebraska" spoke to his evolution as a songwriter. Axelrod also talks with Warren Zanes, author of the new book, "Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska'." (This story was originally broadcast on April 30, 2023.)
Passage: Remembering Bob Newhart, master of the deadpan
Bob Newhart, whose observational humor and deadpan delivery were featured in classic standup comedy albums and two hit TV sitcoms, died on July 18, 2024, at the age of 94. Correspondent Mo Rocca looks back at the career of a comedy legend.
Rock star: Sculptor Jago on unveiling humankind in marble
Thirty-seven-year-old sculptor Jacopo Cardillo, better known in his native Italy as Jago, has earned a following with his contemporary approach to this classical art form, exposing on social media his process of shaping marble. When he embraced a group of teens who'd defaced one of his works, Jago won a new fan touched by his humanity: Whoopi Goldberg. Correspondent Seth Doane talked with the artist about his most ambitious project yet: creating what will be a 6-ton sculpture more than 16 feet tall.
Ian Harding talks new memoir "Odd Birds"
Birdwatching might seem like an antiquated activity - but thanks to young fans and TikTok, it's having a moment in the spotlight. Actor Ian Harding detailed his love for the hobby in a new memoir, "Odd Birds."
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Flyers still experiencing fallout from IT outage
Travelers at airports across the globe were still facing long lines and flight cancellations as airlines Saturday struggled to recover from the CrowdStrike software meltdown. Elise Preston reports.
U.S. celebrates 55th anniversary of Apollo 11
Saturday marks 55 years since the crew of Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Buzz Aldrin, the only surviving member of that crew, remembered the historic moment by writing, "I am still inspired by what we all saw and did, the best of America and the best of humanity."
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.
Software providers test healthcare AI bots
With medical providers facing rising levels of burnout, software designers are testing specialized AI-powered chatbots that they hope provide preventative care advice to patients. However, CBS News Confirmed found that the summaries given from existing AI bots like ChatGPT aren't always accurate.
How a glitch crippled tech operations worldwide
A flaw in a software update from CrowdStrike, a firm that provides cybersecurity services through Microsoft for half of the Fortune 1000 companies, has caused a major worldwide tech outage. Carter Evans examines exactly what caused the glitch and how it is being fixed.
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Secrets of the elephant
There is a lot we're still learning about the magnificent elephant, a creature that became a political animal after satirist Thomas Nast used it in cartoons in the 1870s. Correspondent Faith Salie visits the exhibition "The Secret World of Elephants," at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and checks out the pachyderms at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to uncover some of the elephant's secrets, from its means of communication, to its trunk, "the Swiss army knife of organs."
Study: Climate change is making days longer
This summer millions of people have experienced the fact that climate change is making our days hotter, but new research shows it is also making them longer. CBS News' Lana Zak explains.
July's Buck Moon is almost here. Find out when and where to catch a glimpse.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
How AI impacts the climate
Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.
Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
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3 dead, several injured in shooting in West Philadelphia, police say
Three people died and several others were injured in a shooting at a large gathering early Sunday morning in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, police said.
Did a Florida man hire a look-alike to kill his wife?
A popular doctor's brutal murder baffles investigators until digital clues lead to three unusual suspects.
Missouri woman who spent 43 years in prison is free
Sandra Hemme, whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, is now free — despite objections from Missouri's attorney general.
Alabama man accused of killing wife, 4 young kids is arrested
"It was just a horrific scene that even seasoned officers told me it is the worst thing they've ever seen," the sheriff said.
Major cocaine network — led by "The Professor" — busted in Europe
The drug ring would appeal to a witchdoctor "to receive his blessing and for the success of its cocaine transportation," police said.
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Moon fests, moon movie and full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
Marking 55 years since Apollo 11 moon landing
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
July's Buck Moon is almost here. Find out when and where to catch a glimpse.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
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Endorsements pour in for Harris from Congress
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on Democratic lawmakers and others who are throwing their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris following President Biden's decision to end his campaign. And Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss some of the mechanics at play inside the party.
New details on what led to Biden decision
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has new reporting on what led to President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign and what happened after Biden's announcement.
Rep. Adam Smith on Biden decision to drop out
Rep. Adam Smith, the ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, told CBS News that the potential elevation of Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the Democratic ticket "jolts the campaign in a way that it needs to be jolted" following President Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Political strategists on Biden decision
Republican strategist Terry Sullivan and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to react to President Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign and the potential matchup between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Trump says next debate should be on Fox News
Former President Donald Trump posted on social media Sunday that, in the wake of President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race, this fall's presidential debate should be on Fox News instead of ABC. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' ongoing special report on Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign.