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One of the alleged masterminds of the 9/11 terror attacks may be spared the death penalty. A military judge is allowing plea bargains that would allow Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-conspirators to accept life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
The National Security Agency is shedding new light on what went into the search for Osama bin Laden through their podcast called, "No Such Podcast." Jon Darby is the former director of operations for the NSA and was the agency's chief of counterterrorism during the bin Laden operation. He joined CBS News to discuss the hunt for bin Laden.
The secretive National Security Agency recounts its contributions to the decade-long search for 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden in the launch of its new podcast, "No Such Podcast."
Osama Bin Laden's 2002 "Letter to America" spread on social media this week, with some TikTok users saying the terrorist leader's writings changed their views on U.S. foreign policy.
At least 33 others were wounded, police said. An eyewitness said the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber.
More details are emerging about the drone strike in Afghanistan that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who played a key role in the 9/11 attacks. Catherine Herridge reports.
CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor H.R. McMaster joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the relationship between the Taliban and al Qaeda following the death of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a U.S. counterterrorism drone strike.
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed over the weekend in a drone strike during a U.S. counterterrorism operation, President Biden announced Monday night. In 2004, Ed Bradley reported on al-Zawahiri, said to be the mastermind behind Osama bin Laden.
“The people who really worked on Osama’s public statements were mostly his daughters, Miriam and Sumaiya,” author and Islamic scholar Nelly Lahoud tells 60 Minutes. https://cbsn.ws/39fIVj1
As U.S. intelligence officials warned al Qaeda may be planning “spectacular attacks” in 2002, Osama bin Laden’s letters show that at that time, the terror organization was weak, and bin Laden was not the “puppet master” people thought he was. https://cbsn.ws/3vGf3DV
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Author and Islamic scholar Nelly Lahoud says bin Laden called for attacks in 2004, following three years without communication with al Qaeda associates.
During the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, Navy SEALs seized thousands of the al Qaeda leader's personal letters and notes. Sharyn Alfonsi speaks with the woman who's analyzed it all.
New translations of Osama bin Laden's personal documents show that the al Qaeda leader was caught off guard by the American response to 9/11.
During the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, Navy SEALs seized thousands of the al Qaeda leader's personal letters and notes. Sharyn Alfonsi speaks with the woman who's analyzed it all.
Sunday, Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the thousands of personal notes and letters Navy SEALs seized during the mission that killed Osama bin Laden.
Debt ceiling debate nears final resolution; Will Bill de Blasio run for New York governor?
The Supreme Court is weighing the case of a Guantanamo Bay prisoner seeking information about his alleged torture at the hands of the CIA at a so-called black site in Poland. Abu Zubaydah claimed the U.S. government has also forbidden him from testifying in an investigation by Polish authorities. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
CIA Deputy Director David Cohen said the pullout from Afghanistan has left the agency with very limited intelligence-gathering capabilities and he fears that al Qaeda could reconstitute itself in as little as a year. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis moderated the discussion at the annual Intelligence and National Security Alliance summit and joins CBSN AM to discuss the dire predictions for Afghanistan.
The FBI has released declassified documents from an investigation into Saudi Arabia's potential link to some 9/11 hijackers. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke with CBSN's Lana Zak about what is in the documents and what it means. Read more here.
John Dickerson sits down with Fox News anchor Chris Wallace, author of "Countdown bin Laden," to discuss the raid on the al Qaeda leader's compound, and President Obama's decision to go forward with the Navy SEAL operation that had a high possibility of failure.
CBS News correspondent John Dickerson sits down with Fox News anchor Chris Wallace, author of the book "Countdown bin Laden," to discuss the raid on the al Qaeda leader's compound, and President Obama's decision to go forward with the Navy SEAL operation that had a high possibility of failure.
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.
Republicans win control of the House of Representatives after also retaking the Senate, CBS News projects.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
Since George Floyd's 2020 murder, the Minneapolis Police Department has spent at least $2.5 million on training and recruitment, but some community members say that has not translated to trust.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Tulsi Gabbard represented Hawaii in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2021.
Who are the high rollers who bankrolled Trump and Republicans in the 2024 election, and what do they want in return for their generosity?
Investigators accused four suspects of staging bear attacks using a costume to damage vehicles in a San Bernardino County mountain community in order to receive payouts totaling more than $140,000.
CBS News projects Republicans will hold on to control of the House, with a handful of seats still undecided.
The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.
The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
KFC takes smaller competitor to court over wording rather than ingredients in touting its chicken.
One couple took out a loan to cover the out-of-network costs of an abortion and drove eight hours to a hospital in the neighboring state.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.
The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
President Biden met Wednesday with the families of American hostages held in Gaza.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.
Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.
One couple took out a loan to cover the out-of-network costs of an abortion and drove eight hours to a hospital in the neighboring state.
President Biden met Wednesday with the families of American hostages held in Gaza.
Spanish police arrested Oscar Sanchez Gil along with 15 other people as part of a probe into the country's largest-ever cocaine bust.
The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind.
U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Bernard J. Calvi, 23, died in a prisoner of war camp in the Philippines during World War II.
"The Russian captain's legs were blown off and he died of blood loss," a Ukrainian security official told the AFP news agency about the assassination.
Patrick Mahomes called the break-in "frustrating" and "disappointing," and said the investigation is ongoing.
The "Queen of Hallmark Christmas" Lacey Chabert joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new holiday film "Hot Frosty" and "The Christmas Quest," which is her 15th Hallmark Christmas film.
Cruising through Los Angeles in an open-top sports car epitomizes the California dream. That's why LA naturally became home to one of the world's finest car collections, the Petersen Automotive Museum, now marking its 30th anniversary. For car enthusiast Jay Leno, it's a beloved destination.
After his ALS diagnosis, Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins plans to donate $3 million to fund research through his "Hop On A Cure" foundation and released a new single titled "Each Other."
Vanity Fair's Hollywood issue celebrates nearly 30 years of spotlighting actors shaping the industry. This year's cover stars include veteran icons like Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldana, and recent breakout stars like Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney among the 12 honorees. Editor-in-chief Radhika Jones has more.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.
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.
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
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.
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the latest.
The FBI is reportedly investigating burglaries at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The string of burglaries happened early last month while neither of them were home. At least $20,000 in cash was taken from Kelce's home. Neither one has addressed the burglaries publicly.
Germán Reyes was arrested on charges of homicide for the killing of Alejandro Arcos just a week after he took office as mayor, officials said.
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Officials who responded to a burning body found a dog nearby. The animal refused to leave the scene.
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.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
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.
The trial over Idaho's near-total abortion ban continued in Boise on Wednesday. The four women involved in the case are asking a judge to clarify and expand exceptions to women who need medical abortions in order to save their lives. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest.
The Labor Department data released Wednesday showed that inflation ticked back up in October, which is what economists were expecting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what it means for consumers.
The Labor Department data released Wednesday showed that inflation ticked back up in October, which is what economists were expecting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what it means for consumers.
The Department of Justice has charged a man with leaking Israel's potential plans for a retaliatory strike against Iran. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson reports.
Senate Republicans elected South Dakota's John Thune to replace Mitch McConnell as the new majority leader. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on how the vote went down and what Thune will be tasked with.