Medal of Honor for soldier who rescued hostages
Sgt. Maj. Thomas Patrick Payne received the Medal of Honor from President Trump on Friday for his role in freeing hostages held by ISIS. He spoke to David Martin about the harrowing mission.
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Authorities have linked the suspects from the Paris terror attacks to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Authorities have linked the suspects from the Paris terror attacks to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. CBS News national security analyst Juan Zarate joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to discuss the connection to global terrorism.
Iraq imposed a curfew in the western city of Ramadi because of concerns that the Islamic group may decide to advance on it
Iraq imposed a curfew in the western city of Ramadi because of concerns that the Islamic group may decide to advance on it. This comes after deadly attacks on Baghdad. Holly Williams reports.
ISIS fighters are being pushed back from towns and cities they captured in Iraq, according to the Pentagon
ISIS fighters are being pushed back from towns and cities they captured in Iraq, according to the Pentagon. The terror group is also said to be surrounded in the city of Tikrit by Iraqi troops and Shiite Muslim militiamen. Holly Williams reports from Baghdad.
U.S. military assessment teams in Iraq could be up and running within days
U.S. military assessment teams in Iraq could be up and running within days. But the Pentagon says they won’t be there to fight alongside Iraqi forces as that country battles insurgency. Mark Albert reports.
In 2014, Mohammed Emwazi became a symbol of the brutality that ISIS was capable of Jihadi John, as he came to be known, beheaded several westerners including journalists James Foley, Steven Sotloff, and aid worker Peter Kassig
In 2014, Mohammed Emwazi became a symbol of the brutality that ISIS was capable of Jihadi John, as he came to be known, beheaded several westerners including journalists James Foley, Steven Sotloff, and aid worker Peter Kassig. Today in Baghdad, Army Colonel Steven Warren said that the Pentagon is "reasonably certain" Emwazi was killed last night by a hellfire missile fired by a drone. Chip Reid has more.
WorldView: World isn't slowing climate change
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing so much of the world to virtually grind to a halt last year, the U.N. said that didn't slow the pace of climate change. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the death of the leader of an ISIS offshoot known as the Islamic State and the Greater Sahara, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is self-isolating after dozens of people in his inner circle fell ill with the coronavirus. Also, the U.S., U.K. and Australia announced a historic Asia-Pacific security pact allowing Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines for the first time, which is seen as an effort to counter China's rapidly rising influence in the region. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined "CBSN AM" from London with those international headlines.
Trial for suspects in 2015 Paris terror attack
A trial is getting underway in France for 20 suspects charged in connection with the 2015 Paris terror attacks that killed 130 people. CBS News' Elaine Cobbe joins CBSN from Paris with the latest.
ISIS "Beatle" pleads guilty in connection with capture, murder of Americans
The ISIS cell – dubbed "the Beatles" because of their British accents – were infamous for releasing videos that showed grisly beheadings.
U.S. monitoring ISIS-K in Afghanistan
The White House says it is closely watching "active" threats from ISIS-K in Afghanistan. Pentagon officials say it's "possible" the U.S. could collaborate with the Taliban to fight the terror organization. Andrew Mines, a research fellow for George Washington University's Program on Extremism, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with what to know about ISIS-K.
U.S. set to complete Afghanistan withdrawal
The U.S. plans to complete evacuations and the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan by August 31, officially ending America's longest war. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN from Doha, Qatar, with the latest developments.
Second U.S. drone strike hits ISIS bombers
U.S. Officials say they carried out a drone strike targeting ISIS suicide bombers attempting to reach Kabul's airport Sunday. President Biden had warned that another attack was “highly likely” as the U.S. enters the final hours of the evacuation effort. Around 300 Americans are still stranded inside Afghanistan, hoping to leave before Tuesday's deadline. Charlie D'Agata reports from Doha.
Evacuating Afghanistan becomes increasingly dangerous
As more U.S. troops are evacuated from Afghanistan, the likelihood of an attack from ISIS-K on evacuees becomes more of a threat. Charlie D'Agata reports.
ISIS-K threat amid Afghanistan evacuations
There are only three days left to evacuate the remaining Americans and Afghan allies before U.S. troops withdraw from Afghanistan, but President Biden remains steadfast in finishing the job despite Thursday's attack in Kabul and threats of more attacks by ISIS-K. Skyler Henry reports.
Biden administration vigilant after Kabul bombing
The Biden administration is ramping up its evacuation efforts from Afghanistan ahead of the August 31 deadline. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates is overturned by a state judge. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss this weekend's "Face the Nation."
U.S. launched drone strike against ISIS-K, likely killing target
There were no known civilian casualties.
What we know about ISIS-K
The group known as ISIS Khorasan, or ISIS-K, an offshoot of ISIS, is claiming responsibility for Thursday's deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul airport. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke to CBSN's Tom Hanson about the group.
Race to evacuate as many as possible after Kabul carnage
Evacuation flights were leaving the Afghan capital again, but time was running short, and there were warnings that ISIS could strike again after claiming at least 170 lives.
Biden speaks on deadly Kabul attacks
President Biden spoke Thursday at the White House after attacks in Kabul killed at least 12 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians. Mr. Biden vowed that the U.S. will continue evacuation flights from Afghanistan, and he warned the suspected ISIS terrorists: "We will hunt you down and make you pay." Wach the president's remarks.
Special Report: U.S. troops killed in Kabul attack
The Pentagon says at least 12 U.S. service members were killed and 15 wounded when suicide bombers, believed to be ISIS fighters, attacked outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report with the latest from the Pentagon, joined by foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata in Doha, chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, and CBS News military and homeland security analyst, retired Admiral James Winnefeld.
White House briefing on Kabul attack
White House press secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing Thursday at the White House shortly after President Biden addressed the nation about the attacks in Kabul that killed at least 13 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians. Psaki said the U.S. is still on track to withdraw troops by August 31. Watch her briefing.
Biden vows retaliation for deadly attack in Afghanistan
President Biden is vowing to retaliate after bomb attacks killed at least 13 U.S. troops outside the Kabul airport. ISIS-K, an affiliate of the Islamic State, has claimed responsibility for the blasts. The attack comes as the U.S. races to evacuate U.S. citizens and afghans out of the country, just weeks after the Taliban's rapid takeover. CBS News Charlie D'Agata and Nancy Cordes report. Then Sean Sullivan, CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments.
At least 12 U.S. troops killed in Kabul attack
In a Pentagon briefing Thursday afternoon, General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. of U.S. Central Command said at least 12 American service members were killed and 15 wounded when suicide bombers, believed to be ISIS fighters, attacked outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Watch his statement.
Special Report: Bombings near Kabul airport
The Pentagon confirms "a number of U.S. and civilian casualties" after a bombing at the Abbey Gate of the Kabul airport and another at a nearby hotel. It comes a day after the State Department warned of a terrorist threat as Americans and Afghan allies evacuate. "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King anchors this CBS News Special Report with national security correspondent David Martin at the Pentagon, foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata in Doha, Qatar, and senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe in Washington.
Concerns over terror threat at Kabul airport
The Pentagon is warning of possible terrorist threats from an Islamic State-affiliated group known as ISIS-K, targeting the crowds of Afghans and Americans waiting to evacuate Afghanistan. This coms as President Biden aims to meet his August 31 deadline to complete the withdrawal. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Trump "wasn't worried" during White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
Suspect in WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting to be arraigned in federal court
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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New details emerge on shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
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Suspect in WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting to be arraigned in federal court
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years
King Charles is making his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, though he traveled here 19 times before his coronation. Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
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Prediction markets in hot seat over rogue bettors and insider trading
Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
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Suspect in WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting to be arraigned in federal court
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth join Margaret Brennan.
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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran appear locked in a costly stalemate
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent, plant-based strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
King Charles arriving for visit with Trump at a fraught time
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years
King Charles is making his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, though he traveled here 19 times before his coronation. Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years.
Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says
The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.
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4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including acclaimed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
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22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust
The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent, plant-based strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.
Suspect in WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting to be arraigned in federal court
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
Human remains found in search for missing Florida doctoral student
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, whose body was found Friday.
Breakdown of correspondents' dinner shooting
Nancy Cordes has a timeline of Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, details on the suspect and info on the site of the attack.
U.K. ambassador: "Very confident" of security
Sir Christian Turner, the British ambassador to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "very confident" that King Charles and Queen Camilla will have the "very best security" in their visit to the White House this week.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Dangerous storms sweep South, Midwest
Powerful tornadoes and dangerous storms swept across parts of the central U.S. over the weekend, reducing homes to rubble in some communities. Millions of Americans remain at risk of severe weather on Monday. Nicole Valdes reports.
Security at Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Aaron MacLean, a CBS News national security analyst who was at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, describes what happened and breaks down the security measures at the event.
Timeline of Correspondents' Dinner shooting
New details are emerging about the alleged gunman in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, including how he evaded security. Matt Gutman reports on how the incident unfolded.
Trump on Correspondents' Dinner shooting
In a broadcast exclusive interview, President Trump spoke with Norah O'Donnell on 60 Minutes about the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Secret Service's response and the alleged gunman.
Eye Opener: Latest on Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump in an exclusive 60 Minutes interview describes the attack at the White House Correspondents' dinner. Plus, new details emerge about the alleged gunman at Saturday's gala, who police say wanted to "shoot top officials." All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.