Taliban frees hundreds in deadly Afghan prison raid
Almost all inmates at compound in Ghazni province, south of Kabul, freed in brazen attack spearheaded by suicide bomber
Almost all inmates at compound in Ghazni province, south of Kabul, freed in brazen attack spearheaded by suicide bomber
Mullah Akhtar Mansoor has done things his predecessor never did, raising hopes he may help usher in peace
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.
Army Sgt. held prisoner for years by the Taliban could face life sentence if convicted of charge seldom used since World War II
Apparent assassination may force Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to launch a politically unpopular campaign against militants
Ayman al-Zawahiri weighs in on militant group's new leader amid apparent rift within Taliban
High-level meetings come a week after deadly Taliban attacks rocked Kabul in worst violence city has seen in years
What kind of person revered Osama bin Laden? Meet Abu Jandal, a man who ready to die for his boss.
Former Russian military tank commander convicted of planning and leading a Taliban attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan
ISIS stands to gain the most from the growing disagreement between late Taliban leader's family and its currently selected leader
There are signs the new Taliban leader, Mullah Mansour, is open to peace talks with the Afghan government, but questions remain
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the death of Taliban leader Mullah Omar and the latest split in the group’s factions.
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Militant group says his deputy will take his place; he's said to favor peace talks with Afghan gov't but impact of the shakeup on the talks is far from certain
Afghanistan authorities say Mullah Mohammed Omar, the one-eyed figurehead of the Taliban, has been dead for more than two years
Mullah Omar, the head of the Taliban in Afghanistan, was reported dead by the Afghanistan government. Officials say Omar died about two years ago in a hospital in Karachi. David Martin has the latest.
A broken part of a plane wing has washed up on the French island Reunion in the West Indian Ocean. Investigators are studying whether it's part of the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370. Jeff Pegues has more details; bones of four of the original English settlers in Jamestown, Va., have been excavated, giving a glimpse into America's beginnings. Chip Reid digs deeper into this discovery.
The U.S. is investigating reports that the leader of the Taliban has died. CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell joins CBSN with how this will impact the fight against terror around the world.
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 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.
Long-persistent rumors that reclusive one-eyed cleric died years ago are credible, White House says
Almost 2 dozen killed as rival factions do battle at gathering for local mullah's son, and then all the guns disappeared
Afghan officials said last week that Hafeez Sayeed was dead, but he appears to be the speaker in new propaganda message released by militant group
U.S. officials haven't confirmed claim by Afghan government that airstrikes have wiped out leadership of local ISIS affiliate
U.S. lauds "important step" after 1st official talks between Afghan gov't and militants toppled by American military
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
A woman saw a photo of a man she believed to be her brother who was reported missing in 1999. She was right.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, selected to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said her home was targeted.
A ban on transgender students from kindergarten through college using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities has become law in Ohio.
An Australian police officer who Tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland in her care home has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.
The Trump transition team has yet to sign key agreements with the Justice Department or General Services Administration, White House officials say.
A ban on transgender students from kindergarten through college using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities has become law in Ohio.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki talks to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about the company's recent struggles, welcoming employee feedback and her vision for the future of the genetic-testing and ancestry-tracing company.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, selected to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said her home was targeted.
The Trump transition team has yet to sign key agreements with the Justice Department or General Services Administration, White House officials say.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.
Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was accused of lying about President Biden and Hunter Biden and now faces new charges of tax evasion.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Torrential rain unleashed flooding and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing 20 people and leaving at least two others missing.
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
Iconic band The Grateful Dead, is remembering one of the band's original members, Phil Lesh, who died in October at 84 years old. The surviving original members of the band credit Lesh for the impact he made in each of their lives and revealed they were hoping to play together one more time.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Irish band The Script continues to inspire with hits like "Hall of Fame," while moving forward after the loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan. Danny O'Donoghue talks to Natalie Morales about the band's journey, and how boxing helps him cope.
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
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.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Daniel Andreas San Diego, a suspect in in two 2003 northern California bombings, was arrested in the U.K. this week. San Diego, who had been one of the FBI's most wanted terror suspects, now faces extradition.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
An Australian police officer who Tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland in her care home has been found guilty of manslaughter.
The Los Angeles County man, who was trying to board a flight to Australia, faces one count of intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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.
Cecilia Vega travels to the U.K. for an intimate portrait of Kate Winslet, Hollywood’s most un-Hollywood A-lister, and explores her journey to starring in and producing her latest film, “Lee.” 60 Minutes, Sunday.
AAA expects nearly 72 million people will drive to their Thanksgiving destination, which is a record setting number of drivers. Gas will be about $.19 cheaper compared to last year. Meanwhile, at the airports the TSA plans to screen 2.9 million flyers Wednesday.
A new memo from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security this week suggests there are concerns over lone wolf attacks and other threats heading into the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
CBS News Chicago reporter Mugo Odigwe and CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt have reports from their local airports where travelers are trying to make it to their destinations for Thanksgiving. And CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the national forecast.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has taken effect and appears to be holding as people return to their homes in Lebanon. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has a look at the implementation of the agreement.