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As the pace of evacuations out of Kabul picks up steam, there is growing concern that there will not be enough time to fly out Americans and Afghans still hoping to get out. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports.
The Biden administration is facing increasing pressure to evacuate Americans and Afghans as the situation outside Kabul's airport deteriorates. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the latest, then Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes joins CBSN's Tom Hanson to explain the reaction on Capitol Hill as lawmakers also grapple with infrastructure and budget bills.
The Biden administration is ramping up efforts to fly thousands of Americans and Afghan allies out of Kabul. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Christina Ruffini to discuss the evacuation effort and how it has impacted President Biden's approval rating.
One member of the Afghan security forces was killed in a firefight at the Kabul airport Monday morning, as the U.S. continues efforts to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies ahead of the August 31 deadline. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Qatar.
Biden's "hope" is to have the frantic evacuation effort complete and U.S. troops out by August 31, and the Taliban says any delay will have "consequences."
The Taliban pledged to respect women's rights, but their history of brutality and oppression leaves Afghan women facing an uncertain future. Lynsey Addario, a photojournalist covering Afghanistan for 20 years, joined CBSN to discuss why she calls the Taliban's return "catastrophic for women."
The latest CBS News poll found 63% of Americans support the U.S. evacuating Afghanistan, but only 47% approve of how the situation is being handled. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Tens of thousands of evacuations have already happened in Afghanistan, but most Americans believe the withdrawal has, so far, gone badly. Ed O'Keefe reports.
At least seven people have died outside Kabul airport, including a toddler, as people remain desperate to escape the country. The U.S. is getting commercial airlines to help in the evacuation effort. Roxana Saberi reports.
Evacuations out of Afghanistan are picking up, with just over 25,000 people airlifted over the last several days, according to The Pentagon. But overcrowding in Doha, Qatar, where many evacuees are being sent, continues to be a problem. Roxana Saberi reports.
President Biden on Sunday said that history will prove his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan was correct. Meanwhile, evacuation efforts continued as the journey to Kabul’s airport became increasingly dangerous. Debra Alfarone reports.
President Biden on Sunday spoke from the White House about the ongoing evacuations in Afghanistan and Tropical Storm Henri, which continued to batter the northeastern U.S. Mr. Biden continued to emphasize that all Americans will be evacuated from Afghanistan, and said that the U.S. will still try to hit the August 31 deadline for withdrawal. Watch his remarks.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said U.S. officials are in "direct contact" with Americans and Afghan allies in Kabul.
CBS News’ Holly Williams reports there are concerns that ISIS could use the chaos in Kabul to carry out an attack.
U.S. evacuation efforts continue in Afghanistan despite a security threat and an influx of people arriving at the Kabul airport in an attempt to flee the Taliban.
The president said he's not aware of Americans being restricted by the Taliban, but the defense secretary told lawmakers Americans have been beaten by the Taliban.
President Biden again addressed the nation on the Afghanistan crisis Friday. He's vowing to mobilize every resource necessary to safely evacuate Americans and Afghans who have helped the U.S. in the 20-year war. But as CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports, some Americans are facing violence from the Taliban as they try to get to the airport in Kabul. Evacuation flights were also temporarily halted Friday after a transfer facility in Qatar reached capacity. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports on the conditions there.
President Biden spoke Friday about the evacuations currently underway in Afghanistan, saying progress is being made. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Omar Villafranca on CBSN to break down the president's most recent remarks.
President Biden delivered an update on the ongoing efforts to evacuate thousands of Americans and vulnerable Afghans out of Kabul, calling it "one of the largest, most difficult airlifts in history." Jim Axelrod anchors this CBS News Special Report with chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett at the White House and national security correspondent David Martin at the Pentagon.
Around 3,000 people were evacuated from Afghanistan on Thursday as the U.S. starts flying others to Qatar and Bahrain. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Doha while CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with new details on the chaotic situation as thousands of Americans and Afghan aides try desperately to escape Taliban rule.
The recent conflict in Afghanistan is exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis in the country. According to the World Food Programme, about 14 million people in Afghanistan are considered food insecure. Andrew Patterson, the organization's deputy country director for Afghanistan, joins "CBSN AM" live from Kabul to discuss.
Mohammad Zaki Anwari was headed for a bright future representing Afghanistan on the soccer field. He died trying to escape the Taliban.
The president met with members of his national security team on Thursday to discuss evacuations on the ground in Afghanistan. Officials say 12,000 people have been evacuated since the end of July. But thousands more remain, and there's increasing pressure on the Biden administration to fly Americans and Afghan allies out safely and as quickly as possible. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Norah O'Donnell report on the latest developments. Then David Morey, task force leader and member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Jeff Mason, a White House correspondent for Reuters, join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
President Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the president believes U.S. forces will be able to get all Americans who want to leave Afghanistan out of the country by the end of the month. However, he said the U.S. does not know exactly how many Americans are in the country. Watch Norah O’Donnell’s interview with the top Biden adviser.
With less than two weeks before President Biden's self-imposed deadline of withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the president is under mounting pressure to evacuate every stranded American. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts had empty shelves on Monday due to a cyberattack.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts have empty shelves due to a cyberattack.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Canada's Bestar recalled wall beds only after learning of dozens of cases in which its beds detached from the walls, feds say.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
Ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov fell from a fifth-floor balcony after taking painkillers ahead of back surgery, Russian media reported.
Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.
The sister of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American activist killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, says her idealistic vision of the U.S. has been shattered.
A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third world war.
Bernadett "Betty" Szabo, 19, was stabbed multiple times just months after giving birth to a baby boy.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Ridley Scott's latest masterpiece revisits the world of ancient Rome with new characters and intense drama. The cast of "Gladiator II" talks to Nate Burleson on working with Scott and carrying forward the spirit of the iconic original.
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
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.
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
CBS News has learned the case against the man accused of killing a University of Georgia nursing student could be in the hands of the judge as early as Tuesday. Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, has pleaded not guilty to killing 22-year-old Laken Riley while she was jogging on campus in February. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Athens, Georgia.
Officials say 13 people were shot during two incidents along a New Orleans "second line" parade route. CBS News' Kati Weis breaks down what's known.
Jose Ibarra's trial for the murder of Laken Riley, a student at Georgia's Augusta University College of Nursing, continues as Ibarra's family members are expected to testify on his behalf. CBS News contributor Caroline Polisi breaks down the latest in the case.
Two people were killed in two separate shootings along a New Orleans parade route Sunday night. No arrests have been made so far. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
There are signs of progress on at least one front of the conflict in the Middle East. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on reports of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Americans are bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff hikes on imported goods. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks at the potential economic impact. Then, small business owner Andy Gossett joins to discuss what the tariffs would mean for his outdoor sporting goods company.
At least two of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are involved in controversy. Now there are questions about whether Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth have the support to get confirmed for their intended roles. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has new reporting.
Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with JetBlue. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what this means for travelers.