Afghan girls who survived bomb attack on their school cling to life
Dozens more didn't make it to hospitals after bombs hit the Kabul school - underscoring the widespread instability that U.S. troops are leaving behind.
Afghanistan: The New Reality
At least 11 dead in Afghan blast a day after dozens died in another
The Taliban offered a three-day Muslim holiday truce. Violence has been rising since the U.S. announced it's withdrawing its remaining troops by September 11.
Bomb near school in Afghan capital kills at least 50
Many of those killed were young students, Afghan government spokesmen said.
Afghans "ready to fight" as U.S. leaves and Taliban seize ground
The Taliban hasn't talked peace with the Afghan government in 9 months, and with fears rising of an all-out civil war, some are already planning an "organized resistance."
Afghan VP says U.S. wrong to claim al Qaeda beaten in Afghanistan
1st Vice President Amrullah Saleh tells CBS News it was a mistake to negotiate with the Taliban, who remain "shoulder-to-shoulder" with terrorists who attacked the U.S.
Tillerson's diplomacy push
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is pushing for a greater role for diplomacy in dealing with the Taliban and the North Korean regime. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood discusses Tillerson's response as President Trump ramps up his foreign policy rhetoric.
Afghanistan reacts to Trump speech
The first U.S. combat troops were sent to Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks. At one time, there were nearly a 100,000 Americans there, but the number now is closer to 8,400. Charlie D'Agata, who has reported extensively on the war in Afghanistan, reports on the reactions to President Trump's plan for Afghanistan.
Trump's Afghanistan plan
In a primetime address, President Trump rolled out his plan for the 16-year war in Afghanistan. He also called on two key players in the region, India and Pakistan, to step up and help the U.S. Major Garrett reports.
Suicide bomb in Afghanistan
A suicide bomber attacked a NATO convoy in Afghanistan using a pickup truck packed with explosives, causing a number of casualties. CBS News' Terry Okita has the latest.
Can Afghan women hang onto hard-won freedoms after U.S. withdrawal?
Many fear the Taliban will sweep back to power with U.S. forces gone, but Afghan women have suffered to gain basic rights, and they won't give them up easily.
U.S. troops killed
A U.S. official says three servicemembers were killed in eastern Afghanistan when an Afghan commando opened fire on a group of U.S. troops. One other American was wounded, the official says. David Martin has the latest.
Final phase of ending America's war in Afghanistan begins
President Biden had set May 1 as the official start of the withdrawal of remaining forces — about 2,500-3,500 U.S. troops and about 7,000 NATO soldiers.
Troops to Afghanistan?
The Trump administration is considering sending more U.S. troops into Afghanistan. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN from the Pentagon with more.
Deadly ISIS firefight
Two American servicemembers were killed in Afghanistan in the same area the U.S. dropped a massive bomb targeting terrorists. David Martin reports on the aftermath of the battle and details on the mission that aimed to take out several senior ISIS leaders.
Russia and the Taliban
Nine thousand U.S. troops are on the ground in Afghanistan trying to help the Afghan army hold back a resurgent Taliban. Their job is getting tougher by the day, thanks in part to Moscow. Charlie D'Agata reports.
'MOAB' impact
The Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon joins CBSN to discuss the impact the "mother of all bombs" had on the ISIS fight. The bomb was dropped onto an ISIS stronhold in Afghanistan, and is the largest non-nuclear bomb the U.S. military has used.
U.S. drops massive bomb
The U.S. has dropped a massive bomb in Afghanistan, targeting ISIS. The bomb is the largest non-nuclear bomb used in combat. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with the latest.
"No other option": Afghans brace to fight Taliban without U.S. help
One female Afghan special forces soldier says if the Taliban try to take away her rights after the Americans pull out, they'll have to get through her first.
Inside Afghanistan as U.S. prepares for troop withdrawal
CBS News got rare access to the Afghan military as its soldiers prepare to fight the Taliban on their own.
Air base blast
A suicide bomber killed four Americans on the largest U.S. military base just north of the Afghan capital of Kabul. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN by phone with more information on the attack.
Two U.S. troops killed
Two U.S. service members were killed and four were wounded during a raid against Taliban leaders in northern Afghanistan. Dozens of Afghan casualties were also reported.
Trump backs Afghanistan withdrawal, breaking with GOP allies
Mr. Trump called the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan "wonderful and positive."
Obama On Afghanistan
President Obama has announced that he will slow down the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill joins CBSN with analysis of the president's decision.
Lawmakers split — and not along party lines — on Afghanistan plan
While some are praising the decision, others have raised concerns about what leaving could mean for Afghanistan.
Biden announces withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by 9/11
"It's time to end the forever war," President Biden said.
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Trump touts plan for new U.S. base as Poland warns of risks from Russia
Trump touts "major progress" on plans for a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland as the country's leader warns Russia's war on Ukraine could hit NATO soil.
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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "elated" after she died
Princess Diana's brother claims in his book that then-Prince Charles "sounded giddily elated" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash.
German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a "crisis of authority and leadership" as immigration concerns fuel a far-right rise.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Swimmer killed in shark attack in front of horrified beachgoers
It is the latest in a spate of shark attacks in the country and comes just days after a surfer was bitten in an attack in the same state.
Iran downed at least 2 American drones in recent days, U.S. officials say
Iranian forces in recent days have brought down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Canada, EU look to forge an "Alliance for the Future" amid Trump threats
Canada's leader draws regular scorn from President Trump, but European leaders gave him a standing ovation as they aim to push their ties to "the highest level."
Princess Diana's brother claims Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon"
The late Prince Diana's brother claims in a new book that King Charles had "contempt" for his ex-wife, telling him she would be forgotten "soon enough."
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Sept. 20)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
FAA says Trump arch will not interfere with D.C. airport flight path
The Federal Aviation Administration approved President Trump's plans for a triumphal arch across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
Use of AI backfires on an expert witness at trial: "They have biases"
The use of artificial intelligence in the courtroom is drawing fresh attention after an expert witness in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit used ChatGPT to help create his report.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Senator urges Trump to press Xi on Chinese info Iran may be using to target troops
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."
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AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
195,000 heated blankets recalled after dozens of burn injuries
The manufacturer has received hundreds of reports of blankets "smoking, melting or burning" due to overheating, according to a recall notice.
Warren Buffett stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, he announced in a letter to shareholders Friday.
No relief in sight for U.S. drivers as gas and diesel prices surge
The Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict are knocking out global refining capacity, pushing fuel prices higher, analysts said.
What the Fed's rate hike reveals about Warsh, Trump and inflation
The Fed's first rate hike in more than three years underscores the challenge of taming inflation as the Iran war drags on.
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FAA says Trump arch will not interfere with D.C. airport flight path
The Federal Aviation Administration approved President Trump's plans for a triumphal arch across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
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Senator urges Trump to press Xi on Chinese info Iran may be using to target troops
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."
Pentagon releases UFO files with documents on secretive military program
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
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Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling loosening gun limits, sources say
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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Trump touts plan for new U.S. base as Poland warns of risks from Russia
Trump touts "major progress" on plans for a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland as the country's leader warns Russia's war on Ukraine could hit NATO soil.
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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "elated" after she died
Princess Diana's brother claims in his book that then-Prince Charles "sounded giddily elated" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash.
German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a "crisis of authority and leadership" as immigration concerns fuel a far-right rise.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
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Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Princess Diana's brother makes new claims
The brother of the late Princess Diana claims in his upcoming book that then Prince Charles seemed "upbeat" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash in 1997. When asked about these allegations, Buckingham Palace referred to a statement it released earlier this week saying that the king "is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory, even many years after such a loss." Watch more of Charles Spencer's conversation with Mark Phillips on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Diana's brother on Charles' reaction to death
Princess Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer, makes stunning allegations in a new memoir against then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and his reaction to Diana's death. Holly Williams reports.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
From the archives: Bob Mackie on being dressmaker to the stars
Nine-time Emmy-winning costume designer Bob Mackie, who clothed such musical and comedic talents as Cher, Carol Burnett, Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli, died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87. In this Sept. 21, 2003 "Sunday Morning" profile, Mackie talked with correspondent Rita Braver about how a star-struck kid growing up outside Hollywood became a dressmaker to the stars, and what fascinates him about divas. He also talked about the tragic death of his son, Robin, from AIDS.
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How to book cheaper flights with AI
Travel costs are up as fuel prices soar. The Points Guys managing editor Clint Henderson shares his cost saving tips.
Director addresses AI fears in new film
Expert whistleblowers and frontier tech CEOs are calling for government oversight and boundaries for artificial intelligence development after a series of incidents where AI agents went rogue. Director Daniel Roher explains how conversations around AI motivated him to make "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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.
Use of AI backfires on an expert witness at trial: "They have biases"
The use of artificial intelligence in the courtroom is drawing fresh attention after an expert witness in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit used ChatGPT to help create his report.
Analyzing the fight over AI regulations
Patrick McGee, a contributing writer for The Free Press, says AI firms "are not jogging...they're still sprinting" despite agreeing to pace the frontier. Here's the latest.
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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
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Uber must pay $40 million in wrongful death suit
A woman was hit and killed after an Uber driver forced her and her friend out of his car on a freeway. Now, Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million after the victim's family brought forth a wrongful death suit. CBS News' Lauren Pozen reports.
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial speaks
The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has released a statement explaining his vote and offering his account of the jury's deliberations.
Facing 10 years in prison, ex-budget official flees U.S. by boat and plane
Kosta Diamantis is now a fugitive in Greece after fleeing the U.S. by boat and plane ahead of his sentencing for corruption, his lawyer and prosecutors said.
Woman found guilty in death of reporter covering Super Bowl in New Orleans
Danette Colbert was also convicted of racketeering following the death of Telemundo's Adan Manzano, who had been visiting New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025.
The Toll of Jury Duty: The Lindsay Clancy Trial
A juror from the Lindsay Clancy trial shares how weeks of graphic testimony, emotional evidence, and the weight of deliberations continued to affect life for jurors outside the courtroom. Psychiatrist Michelle DiBlasi expands on the mental cost of jury duty with CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul, discussing juror stress, vicarious trauma, and why, for some, the effects of a trial can linger long after it ends.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Only six weeks remain before Americans vote in November's midterm elections. CBS News' Zak Hudak has the latest political headlines.
How to book cheaper flights with AI
Travel costs are up as fuel prices soar. The Points Guys managing editor Clint Henderson shares his cost saving tips.
Uber must pay $40 million in wrongful death suit
A woman was hit and killed after an Uber driver forced her and her friend out of his car on a freeway. Now, Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million after the victim's family brought forth a wrongful death suit. CBS News' Lauren Pozen reports.
Families seek answers after Kuwait attack
In a reporter's notebook, CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan details his series of exclusive stories on an Iranian drone strike that hit a U.S. military facility at the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait, on March 1, 2026. Six U.S. service members were killed and dozens were injured — raising questions about what the Pentagon has told the American public about the attack and leaving families searching for answers.
FAA: Trump arch won't interfere with D.C. flights
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said President Trump's planned triumphal arch next to Arlington Cemetery and near the Lincoln Memorial poses no hazard to flights coming into and departing from Washington Reagan National Airport.