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Gruesome murder, reaction to it highlight violence against women in Egypt
Video of Nayera Ashraf's brutal killing by a man whose marriage proposal she rejected went viral. A prominent Islamic leader suggested it was her fault.
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Video of Nayera Ashraf's brutal killing by a man whose marriage proposal she rejected went viral. A prominent Islamic leader suggested it was her fault.
A senior government official hailed the ruling as a victory "against separatism, for secularism."
"The Islamophobic discourse has reached dangerous levels in a country long known for its diversity and coexistence," a top Qatari official said in a tweet.
As a young trumpet player, Baset Azizi fled Afghanistan when the hard-liners sought to ban Western music and punish musicians. Years later, he had an emotional reunion with his family in Kansas City after they fled. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
A civil rights group claims workers deliberately added bacon to a fish sandwich that a Muslim woman ordered for her kids.
Jews, Christians and Muslims are all celebrating major holidays at the same time this year. Good Friday, Easter, Passover, and the continued celebration of Ramadan all overlap. Candida Moss, Cadbury Professor of Theology at the University of Birmingham in the U.K., joins CBS News to discuss how these three religions share a history that is highlighted with these holidays.
"We are of the considered opinion that wearing of hijab by Muslim women does not form a part of essential religious practice in Islamic faith," the panel of judges in Karnataka state decided.
Zalmay Khalilzad shares his insight with Margaret Brennan in an exclusive interview.
Nearly two dozen Afghan women risked punishment from the Taliban by rallying to support education for all. Since the Taliban takeover, schools in Afghanistan have been off-limits to most older girls. But their desire to learn survives. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
The works reflect what the champ was thinking, not only about boxing — but also about religion, war and social justice.
Japan's parliament today formally approved Fumio Kishida as the country's new prime minister. A French independent commission on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has found up to 3,200 pedophiles have worked in the clergy since the 1950s. Haley Ott reports on these and other stories from London.
Malala Yousafzai, who survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban, called on President Biden to "stand up" for Afghan women who are now under Taliban rule. Watch Norah O'Donnell's interview with the Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The State Department announced on Saturday that nearly 350 Americans are still trying to evacuate from Afghanistan as the U.S. deadline to withdraw looms. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Despite a successful drone strike against ISIS-K, the Biden administration warned that additional attacks in the region were highly likely in the coming days. Skyler Henry has more on the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
Women in Afghanistan are fearful for what their lives will be like under Taliban rule. Warning: Some may find this footage disturbing. Holly Williams reports.
Different groups adopt different interpretations of Sharia law, and the Taliban wants the world to believe theirs has changed.
An anti-Taliban protest in Afghanistan turned deadly on Wednesday. At least one person was killed and six people were wounded by members of the militant group. Meantime, the U.S. is racing to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies as quickly as possible. CBS News' Roxana Saberi and David Martin report on the latest developments. Then Marie Clarke, vice president of global programs for the non-profit Women for Women, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what the Taliban's takeover means for the future of women in Afghanistan.
As CBS News' Roxanna Saberi and David Martin report, the Pentagon is sending troops to Kabul to help drawdown personnel at the U.S. Embassy there as the Taliban continues its offensive in Afghanistan. Then, Dr. Mike Martin, a former British army officer, joins CBSN's Michael George with his analysis.
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Terrell Davis and his wife, Tamiko, discussed the moment the former Denver Broncos star was handcuffed in front of his children and other passengers on a United Airlines flight.
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the 50 sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair."
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
Baby formula maker Reckitt said tornado damage to an Indiana warehouse could affect supplies of its nutrition products.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed increased alarm about how the gunman was able to get within a few hundred feet of the former president.
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
Baby formula maker Reckitt said tornado damage to an Indiana warehouse could affect supplies of its nutrition products.
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed increased alarm about how the gunman was able to get within a few hundred feet of the former president.
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
Over bratwurst, a couple of beers and a whole lot of Wisconsin cheese, "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil set out to answer a few bedrock questions about the 2024 presidential election.
"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Caitlyn Mai underwent cochlear implant surgery with her insurer's approval, expecting it would be covered in full. Then she started getting the bills.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
Residents of a Toronto suburb tell CBS News they're worried a U.S. company may be emitting a cancer-causing gas in their community.
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
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.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
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.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
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.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
The six people who were found dead this week in a Thailand hotel room are believed to have been poisoned, officials say. Investigators say they found cyanide in the cups of the victims, who have been identified as two Vietnamese-Americans and four Vietnamese nationals. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Nearly 17 pounds total of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine were found in the car. More than 1,610 pounds of illegal drugs were seized in the region last week, according to Customs and Border Protection.
A young gas station operator in Wisconsin was stabbed to death on June 12. Authorities have never named a suspect in the murder until now.
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
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.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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."
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.
The wastewater viral activity level for COVID-19 is high and very high in 26 states right now, according to the CDC, with more than 70% of illnesses stemming from a highly contagious COVID strain known as the flirt variant. Andrew Pekosz is the professor and vice chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He joined CBS News to talk about the spike in cases.
Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat who is running for the U.S. Senate, is calling on President Biden to end his reelection effort, citing "serious concerns" about Biden's ability to beat Donald Trump. Schiff, who served as lead prosecutor in the first impeachment trial against Trump, is the highest-profile Democrat to publicly tell Biden to drop out of the race. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
The six people who were found dead this week in a Thailand hotel room are believed to have been poisoned, officials say. Investigators say they found cyanide in the cups of the victims, who have been identified as two Vietnamese-Americans and four Vietnamese nationals. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Sen. JD Vance to speak at RNC; U.S. officials reveal possible Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
With the Republican National Convention's third day highlighting foreign policy and national security, Washington Post national security reporter John Hudson joined CBS News to talk about how a second Trump term could change U.S. diplomacy.