Bowe Bergdahl claims Taliban kept him in a cage
After trying to escape twice, his Taliban captors tortured, beat and locked Bergdahl in a dark box, freed Army sergeant tells officials
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FBI investigates threats against Bergdahl family
Bowe Bergdahl's hometown in Idaho has been the target of hate mail, angry calls
Administration continues pushback on critics of Bowe Bergdahl swap
Officials say U.S. can track Guantanamo detainees released in exchange for Sgt. Bergdahl, denounce rush to judgment on circumstances of Bergdahl's capture
Video reportedly shows freed Taliban prisoners celebrating
Taliban propaganda video claims to show five men rejoicing after arriving in Qatar
More details surface about Bowe Bergdahl
He tried to escape twice from his captors and was kept under harsh conditions; former comrades who now call him a deserter once thought him good soldier
Taliban threatened to kill Bergdahl if swap deal leaked: Officials
Lawmakers were told by the administration that the threat drove the administration to move quickly to rescue Bergdahl, officials said
Bowe Bergdahl's health improving daily, Pentagon says
No date set for freed Army sergeant to make first phone call to his family in Idaho or to be transferred to hospital in Texas
Chuck Hagel: Bowe Bergdahl swap decision was unanimous
In the face of continued criticism, the administration is defending itself against critics of the prisoner swap
Obama: "I make absolutely no apologies" for Bergdahl prisoner exchange
The president reiterates that the U.S. does not abandon men in uniform but says he's never surprised by controversy in Washington
Bergdahl had left his post at least once before, investigation found
The sergeant held five years by the Taliban had wanted to explore Afghanistan, fellow soldiers report
Bowe Bergdahl's hometown cancels celebration
City hall, police and local Chamber of Commerce were swamped by angry phone calls and emails amid growing controversy over freed POW
Court-martial against Bergdahl could be complicated
Outcry over freed Army sergeant's conduct in Afghanistan getting louder, contributes to hometown canceling celebration
Hillary Clinton initially opposed Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap: Report
Several Obama officials were concerned about an exchange when the idea was brought up in 2011
The crucible of Bowe Bergdahl
Major Garrett: The debate over Bergdahl's return from Taliban captivity reflects deep national ambivalence over the war in Afghanistan
Taliban releases Bergdahl handover video
Young Army Sgt. who was held for 5 years by Taliban seen blinking in back of pickup truck before he's spirited away in a U.S. military helicopter
Congress has had concerns about Bergdahl swap for years
House GOP aides say the administration first proposed the 5 Taliban detainees for Bergdahl exchange in Nov. 2011
Critics and defenders of Bowe Bergdahl swap continue chiming in
Hillary Clinton, Dick Cheney are among the latest to weigh in on the controversial exchange
Bergdahl could still face Army desertion charges, Gen. Dempsey says
Top U.S. military officer writes that POW who was freed by Taliban in prisoner swap is "innocent until proven guilty"
Obama: Time was short to bring Bergdahl home
Defending decision to swap prisoners with Taliban, President says he did what "every mom and dad" of a U.S. soldier should expect
Bowe Bergdahl: Hero or deserter?
The American prisoner of war's return is complicated by questions about his capture in 2009
Many psychological challenges ahead for Bergdahl
The sergeant held captive for five years has begun a military reintegration program and could face difficult months or years of recovery
Ex-POW Col. Lee Ellis on challenges Bergdahl will face
"I think you always survive everything one day at a time. You keep walking forward until you come out the other side," says retired Air Force Col. Lee Ellis
Bowe Bergdahl's hometown prepares for his return
After five years of waiting, the tight-knit town of Hailey, Idaho, is switching out the "Bring Bowe Home" signs for "Welcome home Bowe"
Republicans call for hearings on Bergdahl prisoner swap
They say Obama might have broken the law or endangered national security by failing to consult Congress on the release of five Taliban detainees
Bergdahl "stable," but needs hospitalization, officials say
Recently freed Army sergeant has "dietary and nutrition needs after almost five years in captivity," German hospital staff says; return time to U.S. unclear
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Trump says Iran "really wants" to make a deal, "will all work out well"
Trump tells his critics to "sit back and relax" after another exchange of airstrikes tests the shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Suspected WWII bomb explodes in Indonesia, killing 5 people
A suspected shell left over from World War II exploded under a house, killing five people and wounding nearly 20, police said Monday.
Diver details "heartwarming" moments after miners emerged from Laos cave
Lead rescue diver Mikko Paasi said it took him a moment to realize the four trapped miners had "self-rescued."
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Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids, training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
Transcript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
Checking out The Human Library
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1 of 2 possible Ebola patients in Brazil tests negative amid Congo outbreak
The WHO said these five cases exemplify that recovery from the illness is possible, even without approved treatments or vaccines.
Full transcript: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026. The interview was taped on May 29, 2026.
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Trump plan would allow for quick asylum rejections, documents show
The regulation, described in internal documents obtained by CBS News, would be the latest effort by President Trump's White House to tighten access to the U.S. asylum system.
Zelenskyy says "more pressure" is needed to get Putin to negotiate peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes "we are on the way" to a U.S. drone deal
Suspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii charged with murder
The suspect accused of killing three elderly men in a rural part of Hawaii's Big Island has been charged with murder, among a number of other offenses, police said Sunday.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Vice President Mike Pence join Margaret Brennan.
Pence on Trump's weaponization fund: "My hope is the administration will drop it"
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
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Nvidia making consumer PC push with new AI superchip
Nvidia unveiled new powerful chips that would bring advanced AI functions to laptops and desktop computers, with PC models from brands including Microsoft and Dell.
5 economic signals suggest U.S. consumers are feeling the strain
Consumers have kept the economy chugging along despite financial pressures. But some signs suggest they could be losing steam, experts say.
Why have tomato prices surged nearly 40% in a year?
Experts point to several factors, from tariffs to weather, behind the rapid price increase in the humble tomato.
Southwest revises its overweight passenger rules. Here's what's changing.
Southwest is walking back some recent changes in its policies for passengers who require a second seat.
Data center frenzy is spurring a jobs boomlet for blue-collar workers
The rush to build thousands of U.S. data centers is driving demand for some workers, though economists project fewer permanent jobs.
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Trump plan would allow for quick asylum rejections, documents show
The regulation, described in internal documents obtained by CBS News, would be the latest effort by President Trump's White House to tighten access to the U.S. asylum system.
Senate Democrats launch campaign to kill DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Senate Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to kill the Trump administration's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund."
Zelenskyy says "more pressure" is needed to get Putin to negotiate peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes "we are on the way" to a U.S. drone deal
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Vice President Mike Pence join Margaret Brennan.
Pence on Trump's weaponization fund: "My hope is the administration will drop it"
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
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A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Woman diagnosed with cancer after minor symptoms: "Couldn't believe it"
Candace Tucker thought her symptoms were benign. A colonoscopy led to an alarming diagnosis.
Trump directs CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
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Trump says Iran "really wants" to make a deal, "will all work out well"
Trump tells his critics to "sit back and relax" after another exchange of airstrikes tests the shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Suspected WWII bomb explodes in Indonesia, killing 5 people
A suspected shell left over from World War II exploded under a house, killing five people and wounding nearly 20, police said Monday.
Diver details "heartwarming" moments after miners emerged from Laos cave
Lead rescue diver Mikko Paasi said it took him a moment to realize the four trapped miners had "self-rescued."
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Transcript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
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Rare photos of Beatles' final ticketed concert
No one knew it at the time, but the Beatles performed their final ticketed concert 60 years ago in San Francisco. Anne Makovec shows us a new collection of rare photos from that historic night.
5/31: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Marilyn Monroe at 100; former first lady Jill Biden; children detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, Texas; living "books" at The Human Library; pickleball superstar Anna Leigh Waters; and the Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial opens to the public.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
Marilyn Monroe at 100
She was, and remains, one of cinema's most brilliant stars. Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36, but she left a legacy of classic films, fashion, and a carefully-crafted celebrity image.
Marilyn Monroe at 100
She was, and remains, one of cinema's most brilliant stars. Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36, but she left a legacy of classic films, fashion, and a carefully-crafted celebrity image. To mark the centenary of her birth, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is launching an exhibition, "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon." Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with those studying the sex symbol's life and career, and those who are preserving her film persona.
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A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
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Why did Trump postpone signing an order on AI?
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Is AI a helpful tool for finding love?
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Examining the public sentiment on AI
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
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What we know about new UFO file release
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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
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2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
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Suspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii charged with murder
The suspect accused of killing three elderly men in a rural part of Hawaii's Big Island has been charged with murder, among a number of other offenses, police said Sunday.
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TV bailiff accused in wife's shooting death: "I didn't pull the trigger"
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California voters' top concern includes crime
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Pam Bondi testifying on Epstein
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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
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5/31/2026: Germany Rearms; Freezing the Biological Clock
First, why Germany is rearming, modernizing its military. And, a look at how egg freezing offers options for women, despite the cost and concerns.
5/31: CBS Weekend News
Trump slams artists who pulled out of "Freedom 250" events in social media posts; Israel expands offensive in Lebanon as U.S. and Iran continue talks.
Rare photos of Beatles' final ticketed concert
No one knew it at the time, but the Beatles performed their final ticketed concert 60 years ago in San Francisco. Anne Makovec shows us a new collection of rare photos from that historic night.
Residents near Hollywood sign on tourism issues
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High prices keeping Americans from buying new cars
For decades, buying a new car was a milestone. Now, for a lot of Americans, it's starting to look more like a luxury. Carter Evans reports.