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The president of Kenya has sent in the military after protesters set fire to the country's parliament building. The violent demonstrations broke out Tuesday in opposition to new tax proposals. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano is following the latest from London.
A paramedic in Kenya's capital told the Reuters news agency that at least 10 people were fatally shot as police opened fire on protesters furious over proposed tax increases.
Craig Austin Lang faces a maximum penalty of life in prison after an "international crime spree."
Americans are honoring fallen troops this Memorial Day as the U.S. continues to advocate for democracy in different parts of the world. Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré joins CBS News to discuss the impact of America's service members for the national holiday.
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations' top judicial body, has ordered Israel to pause all operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Meanwhile, Israel Defense Forces say they have recovered the bodies of three more hostages killed in the initial Hamas attack on Oct. 7. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss the latest developments in the war.
President Biden says he's working with Congress to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally. He made this announcement as part of the state visit from Kenya's president. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
President Biden honored Kenyan President William Ruto during his Thursday visit at the White House. This comes as the U.S. recommits to Africa's development, while Russia and China aim to exert influence in the continent. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
The climb by Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a 40-year-old banker at Kenya Commercial Bank, had been closely followed in Kenya.
It was the first state dinner for a leader of an African nation since George W. Bush was president.
President Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House on Wednesday for a three-day state visit. Ruto is the first leader of an African country to receive this honor since 2008. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang explains the agenda.
President Biden is welcoming Kenya's President William Ruto for an official state visit at the White House as the U.S. celebrates the 50th year of diplomatic relations with the African nation. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports, and Errol Barnett expands on the U.S.-Kenya relationship.
Tanzania and Kenya are dealing with the aftermath of a major cyclone that brought heavy rain and high winds, adding to the weeks of deadly flooding throughout the region. Anne Soy, senior Africa correspondent for CBS News' partners at BBC News, has more.
Kenya's Red Cross says it helped rescue dozens of people from the Maasai Mara game park as deadly floods spreads across the region.
Haiti's transitional council moved Tuesday to select a new prime minister. The council is tasked with helping form a new government before a February 2026 deadline. Garry Pierre-Pierre, a journalist and founder of the Haitian Times, joins CBS News with more.
President William Ruto has promised help for Kenyans as unusually heavy monsoon rains burst a dam and unleash deadly floods and mudslides.
In Tanzania, heavy rains have affected more than 200,000 people and ruined major infrastructure, officials said.
Two officers survived the plane crash in Elgeyo Marakwet county, about 250 miles northwest of Nairobi, Kenya.
Exhumed bodies from a vast rural area in coastal Kenya have shown signs of starvation and strangulation.
The State Department sponsored a charter flight that evacuated dozens of U.S. citizens from Haiti over the weekend as gang violence and political rifts in the country continue. The flight landed at Miami International Airport on Sunday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Haitians hoping to stock up on supplies are flocking to the border with the Dominican Republic as tensions remain high over continued political instability and gang violence. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports from Dajabón, Dominican Republic.
The United Nations is evacuating some team members from Haiti as violence continues during a tense period of political instability. The border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic partially reopened Thursday for Haitians wanting to buy goods to take back into their country. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports from Dajabón, Dominican Republic.
An anti-terrorism team of U.S. Marines has been dispatched to Haiti's capital city of Port-au-Prince as gang violence continues and political schisms threaten the country's stability. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports from the Dominican Republic-Haiti border.
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to step down following weeks of violence and threats from gang leaders demanding his resignation. Henry stipulated he will only resign once a transitional presidential council is created. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
A man charged with killing a woman in Massachusetts has been captured in Kenya for a second time.
The scorpion was found under the woman's suitcase almost two weeks after her trip.
The U.S. will impose a 104% tariff on imports from China starting on Wednesday, according to White House officials.
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 79 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.
More than 16,000 probationary workers at six different agencies were fired in mid-February.
In the wake of the deadly mid-air collision and a series of concerning close calls, the FAA has brought in a new management team to the air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport.
One family said they were dismayed when the Social Security site said their disabled adult son was no longer receiving benefits.
Arlington National Cemetery will reintroduce caisson horses to some military funerals in June, after a two-year pause to improve the herd's health.
State Farm, California's largest property insurance provider, says it expects to pay out more than $7.5 billion in insurance claims after the Los Angeles wildfires.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Liechtenstein is small enough to fit inside New York City four times over, but it's home to several world-class makers of premium products.
A report recommends making Bourbon Street a pedestrian zone from Canal to Dumaine Street, approximately eight blocks, after the deadly New Year's Day terror attack.
Arlington National Cemetery will reintroduce caisson horses to some military funerals in June, after a two-year pause to improve the herd's health.
State Farm, California's largest property insurance provider, says it expects to pay out more than $7.5 billion in insurance claims after the Los Angeles wildfires.
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
Small business owner Emily Ley says new U.S. tariffs on China will devastate her stationery store, calling the added costs "catastrophic."
President Trump claims 90,000 factories have shuttered since the free trade agreement took effect, but more recent data shows the figure is misleadingly high.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Liechtenstein is small enough to fit inside New York City four times over, but it's home to several world-class makers of premium products.
Arlington National Cemetery will reintroduce caisson horses to some military funerals in June, after a two-year pause to improve the herd's health.
The world's richest person called a key Trump trade adviser "dumber than a sack of bricks" Tuesday.
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
A 3-year-old girl in western Mexico died after contracting bird flu, Mexican health authorities said.
Lubbock Public Health issued new measles vaccine recommendations following the cases at the day care.
Liechtenstein is small enough to fit inside New York City four times over, but it's home to several world-class makers of premium products.
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco died after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez.
A 3-year-old girl in western Mexico died after contracting bird flu, Mexican health authorities said.
The three Americans convicted for participating in a botched coup attempt in Congo last year have been repatriated to the United States, officials say.
Geri Halliwell-Horner looks back at her time as a Spice Girl and talks about her transition to becoming an author.
The Florida Gators won their first NCAA basketball title since 2007. Will Richard, who hit four three-pointers in the first half, speaks about the big win, what he'll remember from this season and the next steps in his career.
The Gators defeated the Houston Cougars 65–63, claiming their first national championship since 2007. Forward Thomas Haugh joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the thrilling finish.
Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her second novel, "Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire," a mystery-filled adventure that follows a young orphan uncovering secrets at a boarding school.
Nearly a decade since her last Broadway role, Idina Menzel is back, this time climbing through midair as a grieving mother who finds healing and hope in California's redwood forest.
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
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.
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in southwestern Libya.
Madison McGhee has spent tens of thousands of dollars and interviewed dozens of people to try to solve her father's murder.
Lori Vallow Daybell is accused in Arizona of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow.
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a woman facing charges in the death of her fourth husband. Lori Vallow Daybell, who has already been convicted of killing two of her children in a separate trial, has pleaded not guilty in this case. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez is in Phoenix, Arizona, with more.
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is making his first trip to space. It's the latest accomplishment for the former Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor. Mark Strassmann sat down with Kim before his launch and traces his remarkable journey to the stars.
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Beyond baseball, Hank Aaron's life offers a powerful lesson in staying focused despite constant pressure. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson reflects.
John F. Kennedy once called public service "a proud and lively career." As 3 million federal workers face uncertainty, a new book of essays edited by bestselling author Michael Lewis highlights the essential, often behind-the-scenes work federal employees accomplish.
With Wall Street's roller-coaster ride continuing, "The Daily Report" analyzes why some experts are warning the U.S. could be heading toward a bear market across all major indexes. After that, Hilary Milnes, Americas editor at Vogue Business, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact of tariffs on small businesses.
Nationwide, calls to the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline soared after the number was officially launched in 2022. A new study outlines that while calls have gone up, access to care after those initial calls has not increased. Elise Preston has the story.
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is making his first trip to space. It's the latest accomplishment for the former Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor. Mark Strassmann sat down with Kim before his launch and traces his remarkable journey to the stars.