Hajj stampede deadlier than Saudis previously reported
Saudi Arabia gives foreign diplomats some 1,100 photographs of the dead from last week's hajj crush and stampede
Pakistan
Ray of hope for paraplegic death row inmate in Pakistan
Abdul Basit, 43, was hours from his slated execution; has been paralyzed from the waist down since contracting meningitis in prison in 2010
Paraplegic man faces execution in Pakistan
Pakistan's first known paraplegic death row convict will be hanged after the Supreme Court refuses to halt execution
Deadly Taliban raid on Pakistan military compound
Militants in paramilitary uniforms seem to easily penetrate supposedly-secure air force compound near Peshawar
New leader "a modern face among the Taliban?"
Mullah Akhtar Mansoor has done things his predecessor never did, raising hopes he may help usher in peace
The failed 2001 mission to kill bin Laden
Hear the secret story of how an elite team of US commandos chased and lost bin Laden's trail at Tora Bora, just ten weeks after 9/11.
America's Worst Nightmare?
In 2000, Steve Kroft reported on Pakistan, which at the time was under control of generals. Experts feared Pakistan's nuclear arsenal would fall into the hands of terrorists including Osama bin Laden.
National Security Adviser Susan Rice visits Pakistan
The White House simultaneously pushes Pakistani officials to step up fight against militants, and extends an invitation to D.C.
Anti-Taliban Pakistani politician killed in suicide blast
Apparent assassination may force Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to launch a politically unpopular campaign against militants
Afghan delegation arrives in Pakistan to discuss peace
High-level meetings come a week after deadly Taliban attacks rocked Kabul in worst violence city has seen in years
2001: Special Ops
Who hunted down Osama bin Laden? Meet some of the men who have served in "Special Operations" forces.
Life with bin Laden: His bodyguard talks
What kind of person revered Osama bin Laden? Meet Abu Jandal, a man who ready to die for his boss.
Massive child sex abuse scandal rocks Pakistan
After victims' families clashed with police, complaining their cases were being ignored, dozens of illicit videos surfaced
A source with links to the Taliban leader tells CBS News that Omar, one of America's longest-running enemies, is dead
A source with links to the Taliban leader tells CBS News that Omar, one of America's longest-running enemies, is dead. However, some are skeptical of the reports. CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell is a former CIA deputy director who spent years dealing with the Taliban and Omar. Morell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the latest reports of Omar’s death.
CBS News has learned the U.S. government is trying to confirm intelligence reports
CBS News has learned the U.S. government is trying to confirm intelligence reports that one of America's longest-running enemies is dead. The reports claim Omar died two months ago. A spokesman for Afghanistan's president said his government is also investigating.
Afghan gov't: Taliban leader Mullah Omar is dead
Long-persistent rumors that reclusive one-eyed cleric died years ago are credible, White House says
DEA employee shot to death in Pakistan
Police say gunmen killed local employee of U.S. Embassy at his home; motive for killing of man from minority Shiite sect unclear
Italy: Terror suspects targeting base used by U.S.
2 suspects with alleged ISIS links were plotting to attack an air base where about 100 American personnel are based
Afghanistan says U.S. strikes destroy ISIS branch
U.S. officials haven't confirmed claim by Afghan government that airstrikes have wiped out leadership of local ISIS affiliate
Cautious move toward peace deal with Taliban
U.S. lauds "important step" after 1st official talks between Afghan gov't and militants toppled by American military
Devastating heat wave slowly easing in Pakistan
Even as the heat subsides, the death toll continues to rise
More than 800 deaths are being blamed on Pakistan's worst heat wave in a decade
More than 800 deaths are being blamed on Pakistan's worst heat wave in a decade. As CBSN's Jeff Glor reports, shortages of water and power are making the disaster worse.
Cooler air for Pakistan, as heat wave death toll climbs
Rain and wind cooled Pakistan on Wednesday, perhaps marking the end of the worst heat wave in a decade
Deadly Pakistan heat wave
The death toll from the recent heat wave in Pakistan continues to soar, even as temperatures cool
The death toll in blistering Pakistan heat wave continues to rise, overflowing hospitals and morgues
The death toll in blistering Pakistan heat wave continues to rise, overflowing hospitals and morgues. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green reports on the growing casualties.
Poll: Gender gap, enthusiasm, economy make for tight Harris-Trump race
Harris leads Trump nationally in CBS News 2024 presidential poll, but it's even across the battlegrounds.
Under Biden policy, fewer migrants released into U.S. or screened for asylum
A months-long downward trend in unauthorized border crossings has accelerated since President Biden's executive order took effect.
Blinken heads to Middle East to help close Gaza cease-fire deal
The mediators have spent months trying to halt the fighting, efforts that gained new urgency amid rising fears of an all-out war across the Middle East.
Trump remarks on economy laced with personal insults at Pennsylvania rally
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
Georgia deputy killed while responding to a domestic dispute call
Major Ashley Henson of the Paulding County Sherriff's Office said the deputies were "ambushed."
Bill Daley on Democrats' prospects in 2024: "All of a sudden the cards have all been reshuffled"
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
10 hospitalized as about 100 experience heat illness at Colorado air show
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon, around 100 people were treated for heat-related illness, 10 of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
Alain Delon, French acting legend, dies at 88
Alain Delon was able to combine toughness with an appealing, vulnerable quality that made him one of France's memorable leading men.
Did a Wisconsin man's lies lead to the murders of his parents?
When Bart and Krista Halderson suddenly disappeared in July 2021, their son, Chandler, alerted police. A search of a popular social media app helped lead investigators to a gruesome discovery.
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Georgia deputy killed while responding to a domestic dispute call
Major Ashley Henson of the Paulding County Sherriff's Office said the deputies were "ambushed."
2024 Kamala Harris v. Donald Trump battleground state polling
The CBS News Battleground Tracker analysis includes our most updated estimates
Under Biden policy, fewer migrants released into U.S. or screened for asylum
A months-long downward trend in unauthorized border crossings has accelerated since President Biden's executive order took effect.
Did a Wisconsin man's lies lead to the murders of his parents?
When Bart and Krista Halderson suddenly disappeared in July 2021, their son, Chandler, alerted police. A search of a popular social media app helped lead investigators to a gruesome discovery.
Letters offer a rare look inside the mind of "The Dexter Killer"
Mark Twitchell, a Canadian filmmaker, is dubbed "The Dexter Killer" because of the numerous links between the TV series and his real-life crimes.
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Judge temporarily blocks launch of new Venu Sports streaming service
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Trump's finances boosted by crypto and sales of branded Bibles
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Feds warn against some baby loungers, cradle swings amid 6 deaths
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
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Former aide H.R. McMaster on how Trump enjoys "pitting people against each other"
In his new book, "At War With Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House," the retired Lt. Gen. discusses the 13 months he worked as Trump's national security adviser.
Bill Daley on Democrats' prospects in 2024: "All of a sudden the cards have all been reshuffled"
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
2024 Kamala Harris v. Donald Trump battleground state polling
The CBS News Battleground Tracker analysis includes our most updated estimates
Poll: Gender gap, enthusiasm, economy make for tight Harris-Trump race
Harris leads Trump nationally in CBS News 2024 presidential poll, but it's even across the battlegrounds.
Under Biden policy, fewer migrants released into U.S. or screened for asylum
A months-long downward trend in unauthorized border crossings has accelerated since President Biden's executive order took effect.
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10 hospitalized as about 100 experience heat illness at Colorado air show
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon, around 100 people were treated for heat-related illness, 10 of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
This protocol can save overheating patients. Few states require it.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
Few states use protocol for heat illness
When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital - but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states do not require that lifesaving protocol.
Alternatives to the traditional pap smear are on the way. Here's what to know.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Governor announces plan to save 5 Steward hospitals in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
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Volcano erupts in Russia after powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake
The Shiveluch volcano spewed an ash column as high as 5 mils above sea level and released a gush of lava, TASS reported Sunday morning.
Blinken heads to Middle East to help close Gaza cease-fire deal
The mediators have spent months trying to halt the fighting, efforts that gained new urgency amid rising fears of an all-out war across the Middle East.
Alain Delon, French acting legend, dies at 88
Alain Delon was able to combine toughness with an appealing, vulnerable quality that made him one of France's memorable leading men.
At least 18 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza as more evacuations ordered
The airstrike struck a house and an adjacent warehouse sheltering displaced people, according to local hospital officials.
Canada's two largest railroads could strike next week, disrupt U.S. supplies
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
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Carl Hiaasen on "Bad Monkey" becoming a TV series
His comic novels set in Florida target the darkness which can cloud the Sunshine State. Now, Hiaasen's 2013 bestseller about a failed detective, murder, and a misbehaving monkey is an Apple TV+ series starring Vince Vaughn.
Author Carl Hiaasen on his love for Florida
Florida native Carl Hiaasen has written about his beloved state in a series of bestselling comedic novels that target the darkness which can cloud the Sunshine State. "60 Minutes' correspondent Lesley Stahl talks with Hiaasen about his love affair with Florida; and visits the Florida Keys location of "Bad Monkey," a new Apple TV+ series adapted from Hiaasen's 2013 bestseller about a failed detective, murder, and a misbehaving monkey.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including two-time Oscar-nominated actress Gena Rowlands ("A Woman Under the Influence," "Gloria").
The distinctive voices of Carol Kane
In her latest film, "Between the Temples," Oscar-nominated actress Carol Kane plays a retired music teacher who is determined to be bat mitzvahed. Kane talks with correspondent Nancy Giles about how her own mother inspired her character; how Andy Kaufman taught her the "language" that their characters, Latka and Simka, spoke on the TV series "Taxi"; and how, as a student, she resisted the opinion of a doctor who said she should never set foot on stage.
Artist Mickalene Thomas and her dream of making a difference
The 53-year-old artist, whose mixed-media pieces celebrate women, is now being featured in an exhibition at the Broad Museum in Los Angeles titled "Mickalene Thomas: All About Love."
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Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Security number breach
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
How to spot AI, disinformation in 2024 race
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Google: Iran cyberattack targetting U.S. politics
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders, study finds
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
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The rising energy demands of data centers
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
How much will an EV really cost me? Here's what to know.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders seem to know how to stay chill in big cities, study finds
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
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Georgia deputy killed while responding to a domestic dispute call
Major Ashley Henson of the Paulding County Sherriff's Office said the deputies were "ambushed."
Did a Wisconsin man's lies lead to the murders of his parents?
When Bart and Krista Halderson suddenly disappeared in July 2021, their son, Chandler, alerted police. A search of a popular social media app helped lead investigators to a gruesome discovery.
Letters offer a rare look inside the mind of "The Dexter Killer"
Mark Twitchell, a Canadian filmmaker, is dubbed "The Dexter Killer" because of the numerous links between the TV series and his real-life crimes.
Santos expected to plead guilty to fraud charges
George Santos, the ousted former Republican congressman from New York, is expected to plead guilty next week to federal fraud charges, CBS News has learned. Santos faces 23 charges including money laundering, wire fraud and falsifying records.
George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
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When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
NASA says Starliner landing decision possible next week
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA on Boeing Starlink crew in space
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music 2024
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Donald Sutherland
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."
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Nature: Lake Michigan
We leave you this Sunday along the sandy shore of Lake Michigan, at Illinois Beach State Park. Videographer: Jamie McDonald.
H.R. McMaster on 13 months working for Trump
In his new book, "At War With Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House," retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster discusses the 13 months he served as national security adviser in the White House before former President Donald Trump fired him. McMaster talks with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin about working in a White House where "everything was much harder than it needed to be"; about Trump's attraction to the qualities of autocrats; and how he participated in an intervention to prevent Trump from threatening fellow members of NATO.
Author Carl Hiaasen on his love for Florida
Florida native Carl Hiaasen has written about his beloved state in a series of bestselling comedic novels that target the darkness which can cloud the Sunshine State. "60 Minutes' correspondent Lesley Stahl talks with Hiaasen about his love affair with Florida; and visits the Florida Keys location of "Bad Monkey," a new Apple TV+ series adapted from Hiaasen's 2013 bestseller about a failed detective, murder, and a misbehaving monkey.
Photographer Russell Lee's testament to coal miners
When coal was king, coal miners risked their lives to fuel America. Photographer Russell Lee captured the hardships and privations (as well as moments of joy) in America's mining communities in the mid-1940s. His pictures are now on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., in an exhibit titled "Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey." "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley offers us a tour.
Young coal miners suffering from black lung
Coal mining has always been a dangerous job, with one in every five miners ending up with "black lung" disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages. "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks with miners and union officials who say coal companies routinely break the rules that could help protect their employees' health; and looks at a new government proposal that might offer real protection for miners, but which is facing opposition in Congress. (This story was originally broadcast December 10, 2023.)