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The Department of Homeland Security lacked "critical data to properly screen, vet and inspect" Afghan evacuees after the Taliban takeover in August 2021, according to a report issued by the department's inspector general and obtained by CBS News. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins Anne-Marie Green with more on the findings.
CBS News meets villagers in Wardak Province, a Taliban stronghold that was caught for years on the front lines of the U.S.-led war, where the pain is still palpable.
The attack, which hit a packed mosque in the western city of Herat during Friday noon prayers, has left at least 18 people dead.
"Nobody might see me again. I might die," the woman says through sobs in a video that's gone viral. "But it is better to die once than die repeatedly."
The reports, which will examine the period between February 2020 and the U.S. withdrawal in August 2021, have been done for weeks, but are still going through review and declassification.
Many Afghan interpreters are still hoping to gain entry into the U.S. one year after American troops completed their withdrawal from Afghanistan. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero to discuss how the country has changed under Taliban rule.
Syed Mortaza Wafa spent years working for the U.S. Air Force. He says the Taliban are hunting for him, and he can't understand why America won't get him out.
It has been one year since American forces withdrew from Afghanistan. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab looks at the situation in the country now and how those left behind are coping with hardship and fear under Taliban rule.
CBS News' Sami Yousafzai fled Afghanistan as a child and grew up as a refugee in Pakistan, where he met many of the men who now, once again, rule his country.
One year on from what many see as the botched U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Imtiaz Tyab met in a safe house with a former Afghan interpreter with the U.S. Air Force left behind in Kabul who still hasn't got his SIV American visa. He lives in hiding, fearing Taliban retaliation against him.
A federal judge concluded that families of victims of the September 11 attacks will not get $3.5 billion in frozen Afghan assets. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge explains on "Red and Blue."
In Afghanistan, daily life for women and girls has changed monumentally in the last year, as they face new restrictions under Taliban rule. Azra Jafari, an Afghan politician, human rights activist and the first female mayor in Afghanistan, joined CBS News from exile in Washington to discuss the plight women now face in her country.
CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab sits down with Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the spokesman for the Taliban regime's Foreign Ministry, in Kabul to ask him about the fact that the leader of al Qaeda was killed in Kabul despite the Taliban's pledge to keep groups working against the U.S. off Afghan soil, the group's geopolitical isolation after its first year back in power in Afghanistan, and its treatment of women and girls.
As the Taliban tries to contain ISIS-K, which is using the Taliban's own brutal insurgent-style tactics, Afghanistan's rulers are trying to modernize the nation's police force as a first line of defense. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Kabul.
Later this month, it will be one year since the last American forces left Afghanistan, marking the longest war in U.S. history. Afghanistan's government collapsed in August 2021 when the Taliban swept into power within days. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
One year of Taliban rule in Afghanistan reversed years of progress for women and girls. Teenage girls are now barred from school, but some are taking their education into their own hands. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
CBS News tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar reflects on his own experiences as a refugee, and what it means to be Afghan-American.
At least 21 people are dead and dozens more injured after a bomb exploded at a mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan. Witnesses say a suicide bomber carried out the attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins us from Kabul with the latest on that plus the setbacks to women's rights since the Taliban takeover one year ago.
In a recent op-ed, retired general and former CIA director David Petraeus criticizes the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the way the situation was handled over the past 20 years. Petraeus, who commanded U.S. troops in Afghanistan, spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the lessons learned a year after the U.S. withdrawal.
Taliban tells CBS News its ban on older girls' education is "temporary," but even girls who've managed to quietly keep learning have little hope.
High school-aged girls are now forbidden to attend national schools in Afghanistan. But girls determined to learn are finding ways to carry on their education despite the Taliban. Imtiaz Tyab visits an unofficial school in Kabul attended by over a hundred girls.Tyab speaks to the woman who founded the school, paying for it out of her own pocket.
One year after the Taliban takeover Afghanistan, millions face hunger and poverty as organizations and other countries withhold aid to the country. Lucien Christen from the International Committee of the Red Cross joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Afghanistan's citizens are starving, and the country's children are among the most malnourished. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Warning: Some of the images may be disturbing.
At least 33 others were wounded, police said. An eyewitness said the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber.
Some 25 million Afghans are living in poverty under the Taliban, and the U.N. calls the hunger crisis in the country "pure catastrophe." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins Tanya Rivero and Errol Barnett from Kabul with more.
Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the Azerbaijani aircraft making a steep descent before slamming into the ground in a fireball.
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
Chairlifts at two different resorts in the French Alps broke down on Tuesday, stranding hundreds in two separate incidents.
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs sold at stores across the South are affected. Customers are urged to discard or return eggs marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025.
With flu levels rising, Dr. Rabia De Latour shares ways to support your immune system and stay healthy during the holidays.
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
At least 73 migrants have died trying to cross the English Channel to Britain this year, according to French authorities, making 2024 the deadliest year on record for the crossings.
Chairlifts at two different resorts in the French Alps broke down on Tuesday, stranding hundreds in two separate incidents.
King Charles III was joined at Christmas services by close members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate — but Prince Andrew was notably absent.
A bridge linking two northern states in Brazil collapsed, sending cars and trucks plunging into the river below. A sulphuric acid spill is complicating the rescue operation.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Angel Blue, who was recently named Classical Music's "Vocalist of the Year," is set to perform the title role in "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera. Known for her Grammy-winning performances, Blue will take the stage in New York beginning on Dec. 31. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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.
TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.
Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court in New York City and pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges. His lawyer criticized what he called the case's political nature as Mangione was led into the hearing with his hands shackled.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
Twice a year, between 100 and 150 student Santas and Mrs. Clauses from as far away as Europe enroll at the Northern Lights Santa Academy in Atlanta for a three-day boot camp where they will learn to become professional Christmas entertainers. Skyler Henry has details.
In Midland, Texas, four pastors from different denominations decided to exchange pulpits for one day in order to deliver a message about tolerance and acceptance to their congregations and the community. Jason Allen has more.
Jericka Duncan takes a look at how Christmas and Hanukkah are being marked around the world and even aboard the International Space Station.
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
If President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat of imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, it could have major repercussions for the U.S. toy industry. Kelly O'Grady explains.