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Two U.S. Navy SEALs drowned as they tried to climb aboard a ship carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen because of glaring training failures, a military probe of the January deaths found.
The U.S. says it captured Iranian weapons on the way to Houthi rebels in the January raid that killed two Navy SEALs. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
An explosives-laden vehicle has detonated at a security checkpoint in the central Somalia city of Beledweyne.
A seemingly untrained sprinter from Somalia quickly fell behind her competitors in the 100-meter race at the World University Games in China, prompting the African nation to suspend its athletics chief over accusations of nepotism because the runner was the athletics chief's relative.
The head of Somalia's national athletics federation has been suspended after a video of the agonizingly slow run by Nasra Abukar was shared on social media.
The FBI agent involved in the hunt across Africa for the pirates' ransom negotiator shares the story for the upcoming edition of the Paramount+ series "FBI TRUE."
The war in Ukraine and a fight against domestic terrorists have worsened the nightmare in the east African nation, and the "crisis is far from over."
Michael Scott Moore was abducted in January 2012 in Somalia while researching a book about piracy.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Zambia on Monday as part of efforts by the Biden administration to grow ties between Washington and the African continent after years of investment by China. Eurasia Group's lead Africa analyst Amaka Anku joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
The U.N. warns that unless urgent action is taken, half a million children could die in the drought-ravaged nation within just six months.
Over two years of drought has left southern Somalia desolate. Villagers are left with a stark choice: stay and face starvation or leave and risk the fighting waged by one of Al Qaeda's deadliest affiliates. Debora Patta witnessed the desperation at a refugee camp in Baidoa.
The Biden administration has granted Temporary Protected Status to hundreds of thousands of immigrants from crisis-stricken countries, such as Afghanistan and Venezuela.
The "phenomenal" finding was something researchers accidentally uncovered while looking at a sample from the world's ninth-largest discovered meteorite.
"So far we have confirmed the death of four people," said one security official, adding that others had been rescued from the besieged hotel.
One doctor in Somalia's drought-wracked south said seeing children "dying in front of you daily" was giving him and his colleagues "nightmares."
Debora Patta traveled to remote Baidoa in Somalia where children are dying of hunger from starvation from a severe climate change drought. Nearly half of the population of 16 million is in dire need of food, and 1.8 million children have acute malnutrition.
As world leaders debate policy on climate change, millions of people in Somalia are suffering from severe drought and famine. Every minute, a severely malnourished child is hospitalized in Somalia. Debora Patta is meeting with climate change's youngest victims.
A crisis is unfolding in the East African nation of Somalia, which is teetering on the edge of famine. According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, more than half of Somalia's children will face acute malnutrition through mid-2023. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Lynsey Addario, a photojournalist on assignment for National Geographic, who captured images of the tragic food shortages in Somalia.
A police spokesman said there were mothers "with their children trapped on their backs" among the victims in the attack carried out by "ruthless terrorists."
It was the country's deadliest attack since a truck bombing at the same spot five years ago killed more than 500.
A U.S. troop presence of under 500 troops has been in place in Somalia since May.
A formal famine declaration is expected in the coming weeks, but desperate families are already burying their malnourished children as aid workers plead for help.
Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. Here's what that could mean.
An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.
Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.
Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned a mass attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam as clear and violent antisemitism.
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.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
A woman in Thrasher, Tennessee, told police a vervet money tried to attack her when she went to feed her cats. The monkey later died at the Chattanooga Zoo.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
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.
A woman in Thrasher, Tennessee, told police a vervet money tried to attack her when she went to feed her cats. The monkey later died at the Chattanooga Zoo.
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.
It's the first time Trump has topped an opponent in the popular vote, and only the second time since 1988 that any Republican has done so.
The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.
Donald Trump reiterated he doesn't intend to sell his stock in Trump Media, and called for an investigation into short sellers.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
Following the 2024 presidential election results, President Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition of power.
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.
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.
It's the first time Trump has topped an opponent in the popular vote, and only the second time since 1988 that any Republican has done so.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Worried about slipping into the winter blues? A "dopamine menu" could help. Experts explain how, along with ideas to get started.
Record demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs is fueling a surge of dangerous knockoffs.
More than half a million smart electric space heaters recalled after 113 reports of overheating, federal agency says.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
Gerri Eisenhauer's father, Army Pvt. William Walters, was shipped off to World War II before she was even born. In 1944, her family got back his body and a letter that only stated he had died somewhere in France.
Spain is sending a marine research vessel to scan the seafloor off Valencia's coast in hopes of finding vehicles and people missing after devastating flash floods.
Five newly elected councilors in Dawson City, Canada, have refused to swear a mandatory oath of allegiance to Britain's King Charles III.
The Explorer of the Seas was traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Miami, Florida, when it was struck by a strong wind gust.
The case marks a rare example of Russia admitting to a crime committed by its troops in Ukraine.
Kelly Reilly opens up about the possibility of a spin-off featuring her "Yellowstone" character Beth Dutton and fan favorite Rip Wheeler as the series nears its end.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
"Yellowstone" actor Wes Bentley joins "CBS Mornings Plus: to discuss Jamie Dutton's strained relationships with his adoptive family.
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
"Yellowstone" star Kelly Reilly joins "CBS Mornings" to share what lies ahead for her character Beth Dutton in the final episodes of season five.
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.
In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between technology and heritage on "60 Minutes."
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.
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
President-elect Donald Trump's victory clears the way for him to deliver on his campaign promises to dismantle many of President Biden's marquee climate policies. CBS News national environment correspondent David Schechter joins to examine what U.S. climate policy could look like under Trump.
Authorities are working to contain a massive wildfire in Southern California. The Mountain Fire has burned over 20,000 acres of land in Ventura County, around 65 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports.
Victims thought to be female were male and not related to one another, showing "the story that was long spun around these individuals" was wrong, researchers said.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
There were multiple violent attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam after a soccer match Thursday night between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Police detained more than 60 people, and five people who were attacked were hospitalized. In a social media post, President Biden described the "antisemitic attacks" as "despicable."
Richard Allen could be sentenced to up to 130 years in prison if convicted of all the charges.
The jury has received the case in the murder trial against Richard Allen, the man accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German in 2017. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
The 1995 murder of beloved teacher Mary Catherine Edwards has always haunted the city of Beaumont, Texas. This week's "48 Hours" has the remarkable story of how a husband and wife detective team and genealogist were able to track down the suspect in Ohio decades later.
Beloved schoolteacher Mary Catherine Edwards was found murdered wearing police-grade Smith & Wesson handcuffs — sending ripples through the Beaumont, Texas, Police Department.
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.
There were multiple violent attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam after a soccer match Thursday night between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Police detained more than 60 people, and five people who were attacked were hospitalized. In a social media post, President Biden described the "antisemitic attacks" as "despicable."
On the Friday after Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump and his team are racing to staff the incoming administration. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports on the names being floated for secretary of state, CIA director, secretary of defense, attorney general and treasury secretary.
While a majority of Latinos voted for Vice President Kamala Harris, President-elect Donald Trump was backed by a record 46% of Latino voters, even gaining support in Democratic strongholds like New York City. Lilia Luciano spoke with some voters who were behind that historic shift.
Federal authorities are investigating racist text messages that were sent this week to residents in at least 19 states, from California to Connecticut. The texts were also sent to students at multiple schools and universities. Omar Villafranca has details.
A new Axios report says that billionaire Elon Musk was on a phone call between President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, underscoring that Musk has a seat at the table as Trump navigates his return to power. Robert Costa has more.