American teaching in Sudan was told he was on his own, mom says
Joyce Eiler learned her son eventually made it out to Djibouti, but she has not been able to reach him since.
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Joyce Eiler learned her son eventually made it out to Djibouti, but she has not been able to reach him since.
The White House has demanded that warring parties in Sudan adhere to an immediate ceasefire. Thousands continue to flee Sudan amid escalating violence. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
The World Health Organization said it was "extremely dangerous" for the lab to be put at risk amid the fighting in Sudan, which could fuel an exodus of 270,000 refugees.
So far about 90 American diplomatic staff have been evacuated from Sudan, but there are thousands of U.S. nationals still hoping for a safe way out.
Peace has temporarily been brokered between government and paramilitary forces in Sudan as the U.S. began evacuating diplomats and willing private citizens from the conflicted west African nation. Jacqueline Burns, former adviser to the U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan and also a senior policy analyst at the Rand Corporation, joined with her read on the situation.
Troops, including the Navy's SEAL Team 6, evacuated about 90 Americans from the U.S. embassy over the weekend.
After evacuating U.S. diplomats and their families over the weekend, the Pentagon is examining options to help the remaining U.S. citizens in Sudan who wish to leave.
John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the military operation to evacuate American diplomats and their families from Sudan. Kirby discusses the options for American citizens who are still in the country.
The U.S. and other countries have begun evacuating diplomats and some citizens from Sudan as fighting between rival generals continues. BBC News Africa correspondent Andrew Harding joined Anne-Marie Green on CBS News Mornings to discuss the latest.
The U.S. evacuated its embassy in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, over the weekend. The move was in response to the rapid increase in violence plaguing Africa's third largest country. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
The U.S. evacuated just under 100 people from its embassy in Sudan, as violence in the country enters its second week. Debora Patta reports.
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano with the latest developments in Washington. He discusses what the White House is saying after evacuating U.S. embassy staff from Sudan, the ongoing debt ceiling battle and the president's domestic policy adviser's decision to step down from her role.
Fighting in Sudan continues between the country's military government and a paramilitary group. Former special adviser on African conflicts for the U.S. State Department, John Prendergast, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green to discuss the latest.
John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, advises Americans who are still in Sudan to shelter in place amid fighting.
In a statement following the evacuation, President Biden confirmed that the U.S. was "temporarily suspending operations" at the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum.
U.S. special forces on Saturday evacuated government personnel in Sudan, amid ongoing violence. Sen. Chris Coons, who is on the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, tells "Face the Nation" that it's a "temporary suspension" of the American embassy in Khartoum.
Amid ongoing violence in Sudan, U.S. special forces on Saturday evacuated government personnel and temporarily suspended the embassy in Khartoum. David Martin joins "Face the Nation" to discuss the high-risk mission.
Hundreds of people have been killed as the fighting in Sudan enters its second week. The U.S. is one of several countries preparing a plan to potentially evacuate dozens of diplomatic staff. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
The military said that its chief had spoken to leaders of several countries who have requested safe evacuations of their citizens and diplomats from Sudan.
At least 400 people have been killed amid fighting between military factions in Sudan. The Pentagon has not yet begun to evacuate U.S. citizens.
One of the two generals battling for control over the east African nation says he's committed to a "transition to civilian rule," but there's no end in sight to the violence yet.
Fighting in Sudan has continued despite a cease-fire agreement. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins us to discuss the situation and plans for a potential U.S. evacuation effort.
The U.S. is repositioning troops in the region ahead of a possible evacuation of the American embassy in Khartoum, Sudan. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss the ongoing violence in Sudan as military factions fight for control.
U.S. State Department deputy principal press secretary Vedant Patel joined CBS News to discuss the American response to the ongoing violence in Sudan and a potential evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum.
Heavy fighting broke out earlier this month as two rival generals battle for control of the country.
President Trump indicated the Iran war may wrap up "very soon" and he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the war pushes U.S. gas prices over $4.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks AI will shorten the work week and lead to medical breakthroughs, while acknowledging the technology's potential impact on the nation's workforce.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shares his thinking on capitalism, AI, prediction markets and more in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
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Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Just hours earlier, an Army spokesperson said the crew had been suspended from flying while the Army conducts a formal investigation into why the Apache helicopters flew near Kid Rock's Nashville house.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shares his thinking on capitalism, AI, prediction markets and more in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shares his thinking on capitalism, AI, prediction markets and more in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks AI will shorten the work week and lead to medical breakthroughs, while acknowledging the technology's potential impact on the nation's workforce.
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Jamie Dimon told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that "what's more important for the future of the world is that this war successfully conclude."
President Trump is planning to go to the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices take up his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a major test of his immigration agenda.
A federal judge directed the Trump administration to restore the legal status of migrants allowed into the U.S. under a now-defunct Biden administration program for asylum-seekers who arrived at the southern border.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
Just hours earlier, an Army spokesperson said the crew had been suspended from flying while the Army conducts a formal investigation into why the Apache helicopters flew near Kid Rock's Nashville house.
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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
Palestinian parents separated from their premature newborns by the war in Gaza finally get to meet their children for the first time.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
A Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, generated backlash from attendees over its allegedly underwhelming experience. Jessica Nova, who drove in from Atlanta for the occasion, joins CBS News to recount her experience.
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
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.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking to delay a preliminary hearing set for May, arguing the defense team needs time to review ATF analysis they contend "could not" connect a bullet fragment recovered during Kirk's autopsy with the rifle found near the scene of the crime. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the development.
Tiger Woods had bloodshot eyes, was "sweating profusely" and had "extremely dilated" pupils after a rollover car crash last week, an arrest report shows. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, are looking to review an analysis that couldn't conclusively connect a bullet fragment recovered during an autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
A new court filing reveals defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, claim an ATF analysis could not conclusively connect the bullet that killed Kirk to the gun Robinson allegedly used. Now the lawyers are asking to delay Robinson's preliminary hearing to review the evidence. Carter Evans reports.
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
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The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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