Pakistan lawmakers demand end to drone strikes
Demands "set the direction" for resumption of NATO supply shipments; Lawmakers also want apology for U.S. air strike
Afghanistan: The New Reality
Sgt. Bales' money woes included $1M judgment
Friends describe him as a happy, normal guy, but suspect in Afghanistan massacre had serious financial worries
Top general: US must stay course in Afghanistan
Gen. John Allen is expected to tell congressional leaders that recent setbacks won't change the Afghan mission
Sgt. Bales' wife: Shooting is "out of character"
In a statement, the wife of soldier accused in killing of 16 Afghan civilians says the massacre was a "terrible and heartbreaking tragedy"
Analysis: Searching for truth in Afghan massacre
Jere van Dyk: How will Afghans seeking justice react to investigation of civilians' slaughter?
Afghan attack suspect at Leavenworth
Army officials said that Staff Sgt. Robert Bales has arrived at the prison in northeast Kansas
In Afghan killings case, questions over alcohol
U.S. military's General Order No. 1 forbidding alcohol in both Afghanistan and Iraq is not always followed to the letter
Experts: Alleged Afghanistan shooter may have PTSD
Several mental health experts said PTSD is a reasonable thing to consider in the accused Afghanistan shooting suspect
Afghan spree suspect en route to U.S. amid probe
Army soldier accused in killings of Afghan civilians expected to be brought to Fort Leavenworth military prison
Suspect in Afghan rampage returning to U.S.
Pentagon investigating possible alcohol use before alleged attack; Accused soldier expected to be brought to Fort Leavenworth
Karzai lashes out at U.S. over shooting probe
Afghan president at "end of the rope," says U.S. not cooperating in massacre probe; Villagers dispute account of lone shooter
Turkish helicopter crash in Afghanistan kills 14
Copter smashes into house near Afghan capital, killing 12 Turkish soldiers on board, 2 girls on ground
AP: Marine killed Feb. 1 by Afghan soldier
Alleged murder of Marine came 3 weeks before Koran burnings; Military has seemed reluctant to reveal treacherous killings
Lawyer: Accused G.I. saw buddy's leg blown off
Soldier held over killing of 16 Afghan civilians saw friend hit by IED day before alleged massacre, attorney says
Lawyer: Afghanistan suspect was loath to deploy
Attorney: U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians had been reluctant to leave on his 4th deployment
Karzai: NATO should scale back, hasten handover
Afghan president wants international troops to withdraw to main bases, says Afghans should take security lead in 2013
Military: Afghan "intended harm" in runway attack
Interpreter stole truck about a half-hour before breaching runway ahead of Defense secretary's arrival; Pentagon doubts Afghan knew of visit
Attorney for alleged murderer of Afghans speaks out
Attorney John Henry Browne will represent the U.S. soldier being held in connection with the massacre of 16 Afghan civilians. David Martin reports on the details Mr. Browne revealed about his still unnamed client.
Afghan president wants U.S. troops out
In the wake of a massacre last weekend of 16 afghan civilians, U.S. president Hamid Karzai is upping the drumbeat for U.S. troops to leave his country, reports Chip Reid.
Afghans fume over transfer of accused U.S. gunman
Some lawmakers say Kabul shouldn't sign strategic partnership agreement unless alleged attacker faces Afghan justice
Afghan suspect in apparent runway attack dies
Official: Man dies of burns after speeding truck onto tarmac, trying to ram U.S. Marines as Panetta flew in
Pakistan preparing for end of NATO traffic ban
Sources say work underway at key border crossing with Afghanistan to prepare for likely resumption of supply convoys
Panetta safe after Afghan runway incident
Stolen vehicle breaches airfield at "roughly" same time Pentagon chief's plane was landing; Driver catches on fire
Panetta on concerns of war during Afghanistan trip
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta arrived in Afghanistan to meet with American and Afghan coalition troops. Chip Reid reports the secretary hopes to learn more about the massacre of 16 innocent Afghans and mistaken burning of the Koran.
Panetta visits Afghanistan amid fresh violence
Defense secretary seeks to reassure Afghan officials of U.S. commitment in wake of recent civilian massacre
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Premier League soccer player killed in attack on team bus in Ghana
Dominic Frimpong was killed after the team's bus was attacked by a group of suspected armed robbers, officials said Monday.
Pope says he has "no fear of the Trump administration" after president lashes out
Pope Leo has repeatedly warned that violence is becoming normalized and that religious language is at risk of being misused to justify it.
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U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial Strait of Hormuz blockade
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
U.S. says 1 person survived after strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5
After the strikes, Southern Command said it notified the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue mission for the survivor.
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Maps show where Brian Hooker says wife went missing in the Bahamas
Lynette Hooker went missing after she allegedly went overboard while in the Bahamas.
Transcript: Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of the interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 12, 2026.
At least 25 killed in stampede at popular historic fortress in Haiti
The incident took place at the Citadelle Henri, also known as Citadelle Laferriere, a 19th-century fortress and tourist spot in the northern town of Milot.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of the interview with GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 12, 2026.
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Roblox introduces age-based accounts amid child safety concerns
The California-based company said it will assign users ages 5 to 8 to a Roblox Kids account and users ages 9 to 15 to a separate account called Roblox Select.
U.S. stocks set to sink, oil prices rise amid Trump's blockade plan
Global oil prices jumped over $100 a barrel as investors fret over Trump's threat to launch a partial naval blockade of the vital trade route.
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Lynette Hooker told friend in 2024 text: "I can't be out there with him"
Two years before her disappearance, Lynette Hooker temporarily split with her husband Brian, telling a friend, "Our marriage lasted 6 weeks cruising," and "It was bad. I can't be out there with him."
What Brian Hooker says happened the night his wife vanished in Bahamas
During a nearly 40-minute phone conversation, Brian Hooker told friends in descriptive detail what led to the incident where his wife allegedly went missing.
ICE detaining fewer non-criminals, driving a decline in detention population
The average daily ICE detention population declined by 12% from January to March, as a shakeup in DHS leadership suggests a potential shift in enforcement strategy.
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Roblox introduces age-based accounts amid child safety concerns
The California-based company said it will assign users ages 5 to 8 to a Roblox Kids account and users ages 9 to 15 to a separate account called Roblox Select.
U.S. stocks set to sink, oil prices rise amid Trump's blockade plan
Global oil prices jumped over $100 a barrel as investors fret over Trump's threat to launch a partial naval blockade of the vital trade route.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Chinese electric vehicles pull into the lead
China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in electric vehicles. Last year, the Chinese car company BYD overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of EVs, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them.
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ICE detaining fewer non-criminals, driving a decline in detention population
The average daily ICE detention population declined by 12% from January to March, as a shakeup in DHS leadership suggests a potential shift in enforcement strategy.
Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
U.S. says 1 person survived after strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5
After the strikes, Southern Command said it notified the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue mission for the survivor.
Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
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Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
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Premier League soccer player killed in attack on team bus in Ghana
Dominic Frimpong was killed after the team's bus was attacked by a group of suspected armed robbers, officials said Monday.
Pope says he has "no fear of the Trump administration" after president lashes out
Pope Leo has repeatedly warned that violence is becoming normalized and that religious language is at risk of being misused to justify it.
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U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial Strait of Hormuz blockade
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
U.S. says 1 person survived after strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5
After the strikes, Southern Command said it notified the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue mission for the survivor.
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Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab after California DUI arrest in March
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
4/12: Sunday Morning - The Money Issue
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
American Girl: Celebrating girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
Scarlett Johansson on becoming a skin care mogul
The actress has played many roles in her career – and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers).
Extended interview: Scarlett Johansson
In this web exclusive, actress Scarlett Johansson talks about how dealing with her sensitive skin for years led to her founding a new line of skin care products, The Outset. She also discusses her life-changing roles, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
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Sam Altman voices safety concerns
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a personal blog post and photo of his family saying, "In the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think of me," following an attack outside his home last week. Altman suggested the incident was connected to the broader debate over AI, saying, "we should deescalate the rhetoric and tactics."
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
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.
Extended interview: Sen. Dave McCormick on AI
In this web exclusive, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) talks with Robert Costa about how energy and the rise in artificial intelligence go hand-in-hand; America's rivalry with China over AI; and nuclear power.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa examines the drive to construct AI data centers, and the debate between opponents and AI advocates.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Premier League soccer player killed in attack on team bus in Ghana
Dominic Frimpong was killed after the team's bus was attacked by a group of suspected armed robbers, officials said Monday.
Remains of missing woman discovered in hidden grave decades later
Kimberly Langwell, a mom in Beaumont, Texas, had dinner plans with her teenage daughter and boyfriend on July 9, 1999 – but she never came home from work. It would take more than 20 years before one man's long-kept secret would expose her killer.
Authorities seize 5 tons of cocaine from banana, wine shipments
The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a deep-sea container port about 30 miles from London.
Latest on woman missing in the Bahamas
Lynette Hooker was reported missing in the Bahamas one week ago by her husband, Brian, who said she fell off their boat. Hooker was arrested on Thursday in connection to his wife's disappearance. "CBS Saturday Morning" speaks with people who knew the couple to learn more.
Malnourished boy found locked in utility van since 2024, police say
A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor.
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Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Sam Altman voices safety concerns
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a personal blog post and photo of his family saying, "In the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think of me," following an attack outside his home last week. Altman suggested the incident was connected to the broader debate over AI, saying, "we should deescalate the rhetoric and tactics."
Latest in search for woman missing in Bahamas
Lynette Hooker, the missing American in the Bahamas, told a friend about concerns in her marriage to Brian Hooker back in 2024, text messages obtained by CBS News show. Brian Hooker, who told police his wife fell overboard on their boat, was arrested in connection to her disappearance. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Highlights from Artemis II mission
The four astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission splashed down off the coast of California on Friday and are now reflecting on their historic lunar flyby. Mark Strassmann reports.
Swalwell ends bid for California governor
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he is suspending his campaign in the California governor's race following mounting allegations of sexual misconduct. Democratic congressional leaders have called for an investigation as Swalwell denies the allegations of sexual assault.
U.S. to begin Strait of Hormuz blockade
After marathon peace talks in Pakistan with Iran resulted in no deal, President Trump says the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz to ships doing business with Iran. Weijia Jiang reports.