Australian special forces "unlawfully killed" 39 Afghan civilians
Military chief says "patrols took the law into their own hands, rules were broken, stories concocted, lies told and prisoners killed," and the troops must face justice.
Afghanistan: The Way Forward
Pentagon drawing down troops in Afghanistan
The move comes days after President Trump replaced his defense secretary.
At least 19 killed in latest attack on an Afghan university
Assault at Kabul University is just the latest in a string of attacks targeting Afghan colleges, and the Taliban says it's not involved this time.
U.S. and Taliban to "re-set" as carnage escalates in Afghanistan
Despite an agreement to reduce violence, the Taliban launched an offensive, met by devastating U.S. air power. Now a U.S. envoy says both sides have agreed, again, to pull back.
Top U.S. general casts doubt on Trump's Afghan withdrawal timeline
After Trump says all U.S. forces "should" be home for Christmas, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs stresses the pull-out remains "conditions-based."
The Taliban on Trump: "We hope he will win the election"
President Trump's reelection bid received a vote of support Friday from an entity most in his party would reject: the Taliban.
What do the Taliban want out of the long-awaited "Intra-Afghan" talks?
It took years of cajoling by Washington to get the insurgents to agree to sit down with Afghan officials. They say they're ready "to be nice this time."
Pompeo meets with Taliban political chief as Afghanistan peace talks begin
Protection of rights, particularly women's, will be high on the peace talks agenda.
Taliban denies attack on prominent actress, director and cop
Saba Sahar, an actress, film director, high-ranking police officer, women's rights campaigner and critic of the Taliban, was hit by four bullets.
Afghanistan frees dozens more "dangerous" Taliban prisoners
Long-awaited "intra-Afghan talks" look increasingly likely as government starts releasing final group of insurgents under deal hashed out by U.S.
U.S.-Taliban deal brings little respite for battered Afghan civilians
U.S. and its allies have significantly reduced operations and been blamed for very few civilian casualties this year, but the Taliban's deadly fight rages on.
"Many civilians" said to be among victims of Afghan airstrike
Witnesses say family and friends had gathered to welcome a freed Taliban militant home when aircraft attacked, killing "many civilians."
Teen girl kills Taliban attackers with dad's AK-47 after parents slain
Qamar Gul grabbed the rifle her father taught her to use and turned it on the militants who broke into their home.
Afghans accuse Taliban of killing 333 people as U.S. pulls out troops
Under the Trump administration's agreement with the Taliban, the insurgents must reduce violence if all U.S. forces are to withdrawal.
Afghans free 900 Taliban prisoners in hope of extended ceasefire
A truce called for the Muslim holiday of Eid has held, and the insurgent group is raising hopes it may be extended.
Afghan leaders blame Taliban for vicious attack on maternity ward
Government rejects Taliban denials, setting the stage for renewed warfare that could push the U.S. peace deal to breaking point.
Newborns among 14 killed in attack on Afghan maternity ward
No group has claimed responsibility for the brazen attack on a Kabul hospital, but the area has been plagued by ISIS-linked militants before.
U.S. threatens big Afghan aid cut despite virus outbreak fears
After surprise visit, Pompeo says Washington would hold back $1 billion if arch presidential rivals don't agree on new government to advance peace talks with Taliban.
Pompeo in Afghanistan in bid to jumpstart peace process
He traveled despite the coronavirus pandemic as dueling claims of victory in recent Afghan presidential elections have proven an early stumbling block
Attack kills dozens days after Afghan peace deal signed
Leading politicians escaped unharmed as gunmen hit memorial service in Kabul; Taliban denies involvement in trouble soon after it inked pact with U.S.
Afghan women appeal to Pompeo to monitor Taliban's treatment of women
"The women of my generation have not forgotten the reign of the Taliban, and we are, as always, worried for the future," International Women of Courage award recipient Zarifa Ghafari said.
4 days after U.S. signs a deal with the Taliban, the fight is on
U.S. aircraft retaliates against Taliban militants, who have resumed attacks against America's Afghan allies as the pitfalls of the peace agreement become apparent.
Liz Cheney compares U.S.-Taliban peace accord to Iran nuclear deal
Congresswoman Liz Cheney also called for the full agreement to be made available for the American people to see.
Pompeo sees "rocky and bumpy" path forward in Afghanistan despite deal
The U.S. and the Taliban signed a peace agreement in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.
U.S., Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan
If the Taliban meet their commitments, all U.S. troops would leave in 14 months.
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Soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at 60
Maradona is widely considered to be one of the best soccer players of all time.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena arrested in Mexico
Prosecutors confirm that Arozarena was detained "for problems relating to his ex-partner," amid reports of a custody dispute.
Meghan Markle opens up about "unbearable grief" after miscarriage
"Despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning," Markle wrote in a New York Times op-ed.
New rule to require certain travelers to pay bonds to enter U.S.
The State Department said the rules are designed to send "a message" to certain countries whose citizens have high rates of remaining in the U.S. after their visas have expired.
Pope supports George Floyd protests in book
The pope also addresses the coronavirus pandemic and criticized people who protested preventative guidelines in his new book.
Arline CEO: Vaccine will be "necessity" for international travel
The airline's CEO said vaccines will be a "necessity" for travelers flying international.
CDC now recommends 3 COVID tests for international travel
American travelers should now be tested three times for coronavirus, in addition to isolating, while traveling abroad.
Parents of U.K. teen killed by American driver lose High Court case
Harry Dunn's parents say they are hopeful President-elect Biden will look at the case "from a humane angle."
Paris police accused of "shocking" tactics in clearing migrant camp
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has promised an investigation as officers stand accused of hitting protesters and journalists with truncheons, and he wants it done in 48 hours.
Over 2,400 workers at world's top glove maker get COVID
The outbreak has raised the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Russia arrests more Jehovah's Witnesses on charges of "extremism"
The Christian denomination was banned in Russia in 2017 as an "extremist group," using broadly defined laws that many see as a tool of political oppression.
Russia claims it chased off a U.S. warship with a "ramming" threat
Moscow says the USS John S. McCain came more than a mile into its territory, but the U.S. considers the patch of sea international water, and was making a point of it.
New report details Trump effort to seize private land for border wall
The Justice Department has filed more than 100 lawsuits against landowners to seize their property along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Darwin's early notebooks on evolution feared "stolen" from Cambridge
The notebooks, missing since 2001 and worth millions, contain Darwin's "Tree of Life" sketch and notes on his then-revolutionary thoughts on the natural world.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
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Soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at 60
Maradona is widely considered to be one of the best soccer players of all time.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena arrested in Mexico
Prosecutors confirm that Arozarena was detained "for problems relating to his ex-partner," amid reports of a custody dispute.
Meghan Markle opens up about "unbearable grief" after miscarriage
"Despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning," Markle wrote in a New York Times op-ed.
New rule to require certain travelers to pay bonds to enter U.S.
The State Department said the rules are designed to send "a message" to certain countries whose citizens have high rates of remaining in the U.S. after their visas have expired.
Pope supports George Floyd protests in book
The pope also addresses the coronavirus pandemic and criticized people who protested preventative guidelines in his new book.
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"Sunday Morning" primetime: "The Pet Project" (Nov. 27)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program - at night!
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree owl released back into the wild
"We are sure that Rocky will feel your love and support through her journey south," said the wildlife center where Rocky stayed for a week of rehabilitation.
The Weeknd lashes out at Grammys after receiving zero nominations
"You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency," he wrote.
Thanksgiving night Ravens-Steelers game moved to Sunday due to COVID
The NFL announced the move but did not specify a time for the game nor which network would televise it.
For restaurants, Thanksgiving closures are tough to swallow
A terrible year for restaurant owners is now even tougher, as pandemic restrictions threaten to spoil the holidays.
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Biden is first candidate in U.S. history to surpass 80 million votes
President Trump received the second-most votes of all time, with more than 73 million.
Does America need couples therapy?
Americans are fiercely split, not only about policy, but on the basic decency of the other side.
Biden says his team is already talking with the Trump administration
The president-elect said talks are already underway, after the GSA gave the green light.
Watch Live: Biden delivers Thanksgiving address
The president-elect is expected to discuss the "shared sacrifices Americans are making this holiday season," according to his transition team.
Watch Live: Trump phones in false claims at Pennsylvania Senate committee hearing
"We have to turn the election over," the president said of overturning a fair and free election.
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The Weeknd lashes out at Grammys after receiving zero nominations
"You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency," he wrote.
Netflix removes "Chappelle's Show" at Dave Chappelle's request
The comedian said Netflix pulled the show after he asked them to.
Supermodel Ashley Graham on "Pretty Big Deal"
Supermodel, entrepreneur and host Ashley Graham discusses season three of her podcast, "Pretty Big Deal." She also talks about being a new mom, having an unexpected extended maternity leave during quarantine in Nebraska, and her role raising a biracial son.
Beyoncé leads Grammy nominations with 9
Beyoncé picked up song and record of the year Grammy nominations with "Black Parade," which she released on Juneteenth.
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
DoorDash to pay $2.5 million for allegedly misusing worker tips
Prosecutor says the food delivery company misled consumers about how gratuities were used.
Dow hits 30,000 as Trump signals exit from White House
Markets rose as Pennsylvania certified election results, confirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Getting started with MagSafe, the iPhone 12's best new feature
Apple's new magnetic accessories and wireless chargers are expensive and clunky. They're also the coolest iPhone upgrade in years.
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Mysterious monolith discovered in Utah desert
State officials said it's illegal to install art structures without authorization on federally managed lands, "no matter what planet you're from."
Endangered whale washes ashore dead in North Carolina
The National Park Service says only about 360 right whales are still alive and about five or six calves are born each year.
Is this house under a convent in Israel the boyhood home of Jesus?
"I'm working off evidence," Professor Ken Dark told CBS News. "What's there on the ground is very consistent, very convincing."
COVID lockdowns' impact on greenhouse gas emissions a "tiny blip"
U.N. weather agency voices hope for lasting change after pandemic, but says reduction in greenhouse gases during lockdowns was just a "tiny blip."
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Study finds combo pill lowers heart risks
According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the top killer globally. But a new study finds that a single daily polypill can dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related deaths. Dr. Luiza Petre joins CBSN AM with more.
Thanksgiving night Ravens-Steelers game moved to Sunday due to COVID
The NFL announced the move but did not specify a time for the game nor which network would televise it.
Cuomo expects "significant rise" in COVID-19 cases in December
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said gatherings during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend will likely lead to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Nearly 1 million crockpots recalled due to burn risk
Sunbeam product linked to 99 consumers sustaining first- to third-degree burns from spewing hot food and liquid.
Governor: Stimulus provides more "freedom" for possible lockdown
Democrats and Republicans in Congress have been at a stalemate for months over a new stimulus package.
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Nearly 7 million Americans risk being evicted after Dec. 31
Census data show that some 9 million people — 1 in 6 U.S. households — are behind on their rent.
Unemployment claims rise for the second week in a row
Some 778,000 Americans applied for jobless aid last week, a sign the economic recovery is bogging down.
Trump plan would cut food stamps to more than 8,000 seniors
Cutting the nutrition aid for more than 8,000 poor seniors on January 1 would be "catastrophic," lawmakers say.
Is it worth leaving your house for Black Friday sales?
A surge in coronavirus cases poses a dilemma for your holiday shopping, but experts have some advice.
Americans are scared as virus surges. They're also resilient.
"I am already drained and overwhelmed," admits one nursing assistant. After getting sick another worker says, "You have to make it work."
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
The OxyContin maker admitted impeding the DEA's efforts to combat the addiction crisis.
Drugs and ammo seized in Calif., 3 charged in "blow" to major cartel
The DEA agent in charge called the arrests and seizure of $3.5 million in cash "gained through selling death here in our community" a "blow to the Mexican Cartels."
Massive unemployment fraud found in California prisons: Prosecutors
California has paid out at least $140 million in benefits and at least 158 claims have been filed for 133 inmates on death row, according to Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert.
In a first, San Francisco DA charges on-duty cop with homicide
District Attorney Chesa Boudin called the decision to file charges "historic."
Trump backer charged with assault after exhaling on protesters
Incident was caught on video and happened outside Trump golf club in Sterling, Virginia as pro- and anti-Trump demonstrators awaited his arrival.
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
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Joe Biden through the years
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The most dangerous cities in America, ranked
The violent crime rate in the U.S. declined 0.2 percent from 2016 to 2017, the first decline since 2014
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CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.
Giving thanks for a virtual Friendsgiving
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the nation, the CDC is recommending that people celebrate Thanksgiving at home with those you live with, or virtually. A group of friends who grew up together in Ohio proved the latter could still bring on the holiday spirit, as they continued an annual tradition they started in 2008. Jeannette Iskander and Christopher Eddie share with CBSN how their friends were able to give thanks together despite a tough season.
CDC weighs shortening COVID-19 quarantine period
As coronavirus cases in the U.S. spike to record highs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are considering a change to the agency's recommendation about quarantining for 14 days after a person tests positive for coronavirus. Dr. Wilbur Chen-- a professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, the director of the UMB Travel Medicine Practice and the chief of adult clinical studies at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health -- joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments for a possible coronavirus vaccine and the CDC's approach to vaccine guidelines.
New book on post-pandemic world
It's become clear that in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic the world will be different, but how so? Scott Galloway, the author of the new book, "Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity," joins CBSN for a closer look.