Some Afghan girls manage to keep learning, but few see a bright future
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.
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Kabul mosque bombing kills at least 21, including prominent cleric
At least 33 others were wounded, police said. An eyewitness said the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber.
"Children die here every day": The Taliban's Afghanistan is starving
The world is denying the extremist group access to Afghan state funds over its brutal crackdown on rights, but the Taliban isn't suffering, Afghans are.
Family, colleagues of aid worker killed by U.S. strike stranded in Afghanistan
The Pentagon promised to resettle members of Zemari Ahmadi family and employees of the aid organization where he worked.
Afghan women jailed, tortured and forced to hide, but not silenced
CBS News meets a women's rights activist who says she's determined to "show the world what the Taliban are really like."
Taliban marks "Victory Day" a year after Afghan takeover
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
Afghans stare down a bleak future as Taliban marks one year in power
Women's freedoms have been erased, the economy is in a freefall, and a father tells CBS News that all he remembers on this anniversary is losing two sons.
Afghan families start U.S. resettlement process at repurposed conference center
The National Conference Center in northern Virginia is currently housing 657 Afghan evacuees selected for U.S. resettlement, including 216 children, according to DHS data.
6,500 Afghan evacuees stuck in limbo awaiting U.S. resettlement
Afghans hoping to come to the U.S. have spent months or close to a year in the United Arab Emirates. But U.S. officials say that not everyone will qualify.
How one Afghan family escaped the Taliban
When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban last year, Afghans who had helped the U.S. during the war were targeted for retaliation. Elliot Ackerman, author of "The Fifth Act," became part of a digital network of veterans working to get Afghans out.
Taliban members say they didn't know slain al Qaeda leader was in Kabul
The U.S. killing of al-Qaeda's leader has sparked further infighting among factions of the Taliban over how he'd been allowed to reside in Afghanistan's capital.
Al-Zawahiri's death raises questions on Taliban's involvement
President Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan says the White House is communicating with the Taliban about their knowledge of al-Zawahiri's location.
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in drone strike, Biden says
"Now, justice has been delivered," President Biden said Monday night. "And this terrorist leader is no more."
New report on Afghanistan reconstruction shows bleak outlook for women
A quarterly report released by the special inspector general for Afghanistan finds women's rights there have deteriorated to 1990s levels.
After 20 years in Guantanamo, man wants his art, and "another life"
U.S. officials have accepted for a while that Khalid Ahmed Qasim is no well-trained terror operative. He's finally set for release, but his future remains uncertain.
Taliban crackdown on rights is "suffocating" Afghan women, group says
The Taliban has reportedly banned girls from attending school from seventh grade, imposed strict dress codes and restricted women's access to work.
Afghan official evacuated by U.S. says he and family now "like prisoners"
Some Afghans who helped the U.S. say they've been trapped for months at an isolated U.S. military base with no end in sight.
Deadly aftershock hits Afghanistan 2 days after devastating quake
Authorities said the death toll from the major temblor -- the nation's deadliest in two decades -- reached 1,150 -- the poverty-gripped nation's deadliest temblor in two decades.
Grim recovery work after Afghan quake hits nation "already on the brink"
The earthquake killed more than 1,000 people and left many homeless in one of the poorest parts of one of the poorest countries on the planet.
Powerful earthquake kills more than 1,000 people in Afghanistan
Almost 1,000 people reportedly killed in Afghanistan's earthquake-prone eastern mountains as temblor strikes in the middle of the night, with people asleep in their homes.
"Rescue us," beg Afghan refugees stuck in "slum life" in a Pakistan park
CBS News meets a family dodging heat, downpours and the Taliban in a makeshift shelter in Islamabad, and blaming the "poorly executed American withdrawal" from Afghanistan.
Over 90% of Afghans seeking to enter U.S. on humanitarian grounds rejected
The U.S. last year resettled tens of thousands of Afghans following the Taliban takeover. But it left behind many at-risk Afghans, including family members of U.S. military translators.
Crew of aircraft found to have human remains in wheel well cleared
The Air Force found the crew acted appropriately faced with the challenge of hundreds of Afghans breaching the runway.
Taliban launch campaign to eradicate poppy crop in Afghanistan
The ban will likely strike a heavy blow to millions of impoverished farmers and day laborers who rely on proceeds from the crop to survive, and it comes as Afghanistan's economy has collapsed.
Senators announce bipartisan deal to help veterans exposed to burn pits
The agreement paves the way for passage of a bill that has become the top priority of veterans' groups.
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Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at Winter Olympics
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Team USA wins gold over Canada in women's hockey overtime thriller at Winter Games
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
U.S. speedskating star Jordan Stolz wins 3rd medal at Winter Olympics
Team USA speedskater Jordan Stolz came just short of his third Olympic gold on Thursday, taking silver in the men's 1,500-meter race.
Here's what's in the Epstein files about former Prince Andrew
Former Prince Andrew's arrest followed the release of a massive trove of Epstein files by the U.S. Justice Department that included a series of potentially incriminating documents related to his activities as trade envoy.
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Puerto Vallarta-area timeshare was a cartel-run fraud engine, officials say
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Kovay Gardens, accusing the Mexican resort of operating under the direction of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, or CJNG.
FBI in touch with Mexico about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sources say
The FBI has been in touch with the Mexican government and Mexican law enforcement regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
U.N. nuclear chief warns of 2 major risks if U.S.-Iran deal not reached
The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency says Iran's enriched uranium "is still there," as he stresses the urgency of diplomacy to avert a U.S.-Iran war.
Scores of U.S. warplanes head for key bases amid standoff with Iran
As Trump pressures Iran, he's spoken of an "armada" heading for the Mideast, but there's another massive movement of American fire power in the air.
King Charles reacts to arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew
King Charles III said "the law must take its course" following the arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew.
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Lawsuit against Amazon over suicides linked to chemical can go to trial
Four families whose loved ones died after consuming sodium nitrite allege that Amazon sold the product despite being aware it could be used for suicide.
Team USA wins gold over Canada in women's hockey overtime thriller at Winter Games
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
How a U.S. strike on Iran could affect American drivers and borrowers
Oil prices could surge depending on the level of disruption from U.S. military strikes on Iran, Wall Street analysts say.
Patel takes FBI jet to Italy, plans to watch Olympic hockey medal rounds, sources say
Patel took an FBI jet to Italy and plans to watch the Men's USA Olympic hockey team compete in the medal rounds, multiple sources said.
Virginia's Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address next week.
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Lawsuit against Amazon over suicides linked to chemical can go to trial
Four families whose loved ones died after consuming sodium nitrite allege that Amazon sold the product despite being aware it could be used for suicide.
How a U.S. strike on Iran could affect American drivers and borrowers
Oil prices could surge depending on the level of disruption from U.S. military strikes on Iran, Wall Street analysts say.
Olympians going for gold juggle day jobs to bring in some green
Olympians often hold down jobs to pay the bills, highlighting the financial challenges facing many athletes competing on the Olympic stage.
Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to trial
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
Nissan recalls nearly 643,000 vehicles over engine and gear risks
Separate gear and engine problems with some Nissan Rogue compact SUVs can cause them to lose power, safety regulators warn.
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Patel takes FBI jet to Italy, plans to watch Olympic hockey medal rounds, sources say
Patel took an FBI jet to Italy and plans to watch the Men's USA Olympic hockey team compete in the medal rounds, multiple sources said.
Virginia's Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address next week.
Texas woman who made series of violent threats fails to report to prison
Abigail Shry was due to begin serving a 27-month federal prison sentence this week for threatening a federal judge, but she failed to appear.
Trump says U.S. will contribute $10 billion to Board of Peace
President Trump made the announcement during the first meeting of his Board of Peace, although the funding source is unclear.
Here's what's in the Epstein files about former Prince Andrew
Former Prince Andrew's arrest followed the release of a massive trove of Epstein files by the U.S. Justice Department that included a series of potentially incriminating documents related to his activities as trade envoy.
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Federal tax dollars subsidize health care plans in ways you may not realize
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
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Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at Winter Olympics
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Team USA wins gold over Canada in women's hockey overtime thriller at Winter Games
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
U.S. speedskating star Jordan Stolz wins 3rd medal at Winter Olympics
Team USA speedskater Jordan Stolz came just short of his third Olympic gold on Thursday, taking silver in the men's 1,500-meter race.
Here's what's in the Epstein files about former Prince Andrew
Former Prince Andrew's arrest followed the release of a massive trove of Epstein files by the U.S. Justice Department that included a series of potentially incriminating documents related to his activities as trade envoy.
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Puerto Vallarta-area timeshare was a cartel-run fraud engine, officials say
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Kovay Gardens, accusing the Mexican resort of operating under the direction of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, or CJNG.
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Alarming AI video of Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise
A ByteDance AI-generated video that appears to show Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in a fight scene has sent shock waves across Hollywood. Actor Sean Astin, the president of the SAG-AFTRA labor unions, joins CBS News with more.
Former winner on "Top Model" docuseries
Former "America's Next Top Model" contestant Eva Marcille, known as Eva Pigford on the show, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the new docuseries exploring the show's controversies. Marcille, the winner of season three in 2004, describes the shocking revelations she learned through watching the docuseries.
Druski on launching career and controversy
Druski speaks to "CBS Mornings" about how he rose to global fame after starting his comedy skits on Instagram in 2017 and some of the controversy in his work, including at the NFL Honors earlier this month.
Jon Taffer on "Bar Rescue" season premiere
Jon Taffer is debuting a new season of "Bar Rescue" on Paramount+, and he joined CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more on what to expect.
"Top Model" docuseries on show controversies
For 24 seasons, supermodel Tyra Banks promised young women the chance to become the next big name in fashion on the show "America's Next Top Model." In a new Netflix documentary, former contestants, judges and Banks herself revisit some of the more controversial episodes of the reality show that aired from 2003 to 2018.
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Social psychologist on social media addiction
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to trial
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
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.
Mark Zuckerberg grilled in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Zuckerberg testifies at social media trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday in a civil case over social media addiction allegations that skyrocketing social media use shows how people value the sites and it's not a strategy to keep users addicted. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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Virginia Giuffre's family on former Prince Andrew arrest
British authorities arrested the former Prince Andrew on Thursday over potential misconduct in public office after revelations in the Epstein files. Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of survivor Virginia Giuffre, who died in 2025, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Former Prince Andrew released from custody
Former Prince Andrew spent 11 hours in a British jail on Thursday as he faces an investigation for possible wrongdoing as a trade official after revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Trump reacts to former Prince Andrew's arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince, was arrested on Thursday over suspected misconduct in public office revealed in the Epstein files. CBS News London bureau chief Tina Kraus has the latest.
World reacts to former Prince Andrew's arrest
Former Prince Andrew's arrest for suspected misconduct in public office has rocked the U.K. Tom Symonds with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
FBI in contact with Mexico on Guthrie case
The FBI is in touch with Mexican officials regarding the search for Nancu Guthrie, law enforcement sources tell CBS News. Andres Gutierrez reports.
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NASA refuels Artemis II moon rocket in critical pre-launch test
NASA wants to make sure repairs have eliminated the hydrogen leaks detected during an initial fueling test of the Artemis II moon rocket earlier this month.
Fresh crew arrives at International Space Station to boost numbers back to 7
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Virginia Giuffre's family on former Prince Andrew arrest
British authorities arrested the former Prince Andrew on Thursday over potential misconduct in public office after revelations in the Epstein files. Sky and Amanda Roberts, the brother and sister-in-law of survivor Virginia Giuffre, who died in 2025, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Social psychologist on social media addiction
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
Former Prince Andrew released from custody
Former Prince Andrew spent 11 hours in a British jail on Thursday as he faces an investigation for possible wrongdoing as a trade official after revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
New footage of alleged Iowa hazing incident
Authorities have released new video of an alleged 2024 hazing incident involving the University of Iowa chapter of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Trump reacts to former Prince Andrew's arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince, was arrested on Thursday over suspected misconduct in public office revealed in the Epstein files. CBS News London bureau chief Tina Kraus has the latest.