Taliban claims responsibilty for truck bombing
At least 80 Americans were injured in a truck bomb attack in Afghanistan that the Taliban is claiming responsibility for. CBS News correspondent Mandy Clark reports.
Afghanistan: The New Reality
Up to $60B wasted during Iraq, Afghanistan wars
A Blue Ribbon Commission claims a combination of mismanagement and corruption have wasted between $30 and $60 billion during the U.S. engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan. David Martin reports.
Report: U.S. dollars wasted in Iraq, Afghan wars
A new report finds a massive waste of U.S. dollars spent during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jeff Glor reports.
Building the Afghan National Army
Developing a competent Afghan National Army is a key element of the "success" in Afghanistan. American taxpayers have spent more than $27 billion on the training program. Seth Doane went to Kandahar to find out if it's working.
Pres. Obama pays respect to fallen soldiers
President Obama made an unannounced trip to Dover Air Force, where two transport planes brought home the remains of 30 servicemen who were killed when their Chinook helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. CBS News correspondent Chip Reid reports.
Caskets of 30 troops killed in Afghan back in U.S.
The caskets of the 30 troops killed in Afghanistan arrived back in the U.S. Chip Reid reports on the brave men just four days after the helicopter crash.
Obama on economy, downed copter: POST SPEECH WRAP-UP
CBS News' Anthony Mason and Norah O'Donnell offer analysis and wrap-up of President Obama's speech on the economy following S&P's downgrading of the U.S. credit rating and the Chinook transport helicopter that was shot down in Afghanistan, killing 30 Americans.
Obama on economy, downed Chinook copter: IN FULL
President Obama's full speech on the economy following S&P's downgrading of the U.S. credit rating and the Chinook transport helicopter that was shot down in Afghanistan, killing 30 Americans. CBS News' Anthony Mason and Norah O'Donnell report.
Deadly Navy SEAL chopper investigation continues
In the single largest loss of life of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, 30 Americans were killed when their helicopter went down, apparently hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on the aftermath.
Obama dealing with S&P, Afghan crash
Chief Washington correspondent Norah O'Donnell speaks to Chris Wragge about President Obama's return from a long-weekend that brought word of the U.S. credit downgrade and the Afghanistan helicopter crash.
Ex-SEAL on 22 killed in Afghanistan
Former Navy SEAL Howard Wasdin speaks to Nancy Cordes about the loss of the 22 SEALs in Afghanistan and what it takes to become a member of "SEAL Team 6."
How troops cope with casualties in Afghanistan
In the wake of the incident that killed 30 U.S. troops, Seth Doane reports on how one Army unit in Afghanistan copes with the loss of one of its won, as well as the day-to-day toll of war.
NATO service members killed in Afghanistan
Two NATO service members were killed in Afghanistan. Jeff Glor reports.
Afghanistan's police dangerous job
American taxpayers will be spending almost $1 billion to train Afghanistan's police force, often considered to be one of the most dangerous jobs on Earth. Seth Doane caught up with the Afghan officers to see if their training has paid off.
Female Afghan Parliament member: No one's safe
Seth Doane reports on Fawzia Koofi, a female member of the Afghan Parliament. Koofi speaks out about the increase in targeted killings, who is safe in Afghanistan and why she feels so strongly about not being silenced.
NATO hands Afghan troops control of Panjshir
NATO handed over control of security to Afghan forces in Afghanistan's Northeastern Panjshir province. Seth Doane reports on the gradual handover and the progress in Kabul.
Afghan troops take control of key city
Afghan troops are slowly taking over security responsibility from international troops. Mandy Clark reports on the handover.
Gen. Petraeus ends command in Afghanistan
In a ceremony in Kabul, Gen. David Petraeus handed over command of NATO forces in Afghanistan to Lt. Gen. John Allen. Jeff Glor reports.
Did Afghan security help in hotel attack?
An Afghan official told CBS News they are investigating whether any police helped the Taliban suicide attackers who attacked one of Kabul's best-known hotels, leaving at least 21 dead. Mandy Clark reports.
New security concerns in Afghanistan
CBS News correspondent Mandy Clark reports on a Taliban attack on a luxury hotel in Kabul that killed 11 people.
Kerry: "More diplomacy, less military effort"
Erica Hill talks to Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) about President Obama's plan to reduce troop levels in Afghanistan.
Karzai welcomes Obama Afghan plan
Mandy Clark reports on how U.S. troops and Afghan officials feel about President Obama's outline for the drawdown.
Obama to meet returning troops at base
With the recent announcement of his Afghanistan withdrawal plan, President Obama is scheduled to visit N.Y.'s Fort Drum army base. Whit Johnson reports.
Obama Afghan plan: Surge troops home by end of 2012
President Obama outlined his plan for troop withdrawal in Afghanistan in an address to the nation. Chip Reid reports on Mr. Obama's plan and the pace of the drawdown.
McCain, Manchin face-off on Afghan war
The U.S. is spending nearly $100 billion dollars a year in Afghanistan. Scott Pelley talks with Sen. John McCain, R - Ariz., and Sen. Joe Manchin, D - W.V., about their opposing viewpoints on the war.
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American boy attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother
The boy was on a tour of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays with his family when the attack occurred, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.
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U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point
After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is "not essential."
North Korean soldier crosses border in suspected defection, report says
A North Korean soldier has been taken into custody after crossing the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea in a suspected defection, the Yonhap news agency says.
Peru right-wing presidential hopeful Fujimori appears poised to win runoff
Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori built what may be an unassailable lead as vote counting for the runoff election entered its final stages, official figures showed.
Senate adopts House-passed Iran resolution in symbolic rebuke of Trump
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
Army looking into using 2 U.S. ranges for testing to mimic Ukraine's conditions
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said Tuesday the Army will look into introducing electronic jamming to ranges so industry and Army soldiers can train in areas that simulate battlefield conditions.
What has Britain's likely next prime minister said about Trump?
Andy Burnham, Britain's likely next leader, hasn't said a lot about President Trump, but his few statements have been critical.
10 years later, a majority of Britons say "Brexit" was a mistake
Most Britons say leaving the European Union was a mistake and they'd favor a new referendum, but politicians have little appetite to reopen the wound.
40 drowning deaths reported in France as Europe swelters in heat wave
Millions in France are enduring extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and 40 drowning deaths reported since June 18.
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Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?
Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate's EV pickup sells for about half the cost of a typical new vehicle. But car experts say its unconventional design may be a hurdle.
Chemours to pay $450M in first federal "forever chemicals" settlement
Chemical maker Chemours allegedly discharged chemicals linked to cancer and other health conditions in three states.
Vegas murder solved 20 years after man strangled with phone cord
DNA testing has identified a suspect in the 2005 murder of Daniel Zeisler in Las Vegas, according to a forensic lab.
Trump cancels housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
Ex-Oklahoma inmate who was nearly executed 3 times gets new trial
A new murder trial is scheduled for Richard Glossip, a former Oklahoma death row inmate who was released on bond last month after being on the brink of execution three times.
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Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?
Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate's EV pickup sells for about half the cost of a typical new vehicle. But car experts say its unconventional design may be a hurdle.
Chemours to pay $450M in first federal "forever chemicals" settlement
Chemical maker Chemours allegedly discharged chemicals linked to cancer and other health conditions in three states.
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Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designation
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the Defense Department for designating it a military-linked firm.
House approves major housing affordability bill, sending measure to Trump
The legislation aims to increase housing supply and lower costs. It marks a rare bipartisan legislative accomplishment for lawmakers.
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Trump cancels housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
Trump's refusal to sign housing bill casts shadow over meeting with GOP senators
President Trump's decision to abruptly cancel the signing of a landmark bipartisan housing bill marks the latest misalignment between him and GOP lawmakers.
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Wounded soldiers, families accuse Army of downplaying war injuries
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designation
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the Defense Department for designating it a military-linked firm.
Latino voters could be key to midterms. What's driving them?
Leading Latino political strategists are examining the races where Latinos could play an outsize role in the midterm elections, and believe their votes will be critical in a number of House races.
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
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American boy attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother
The boy was on a tour of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays with his family when the attack occurred, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.
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U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point
After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is "not essential."
North Korean soldier crosses border in suspected defection, report says
A North Korean soldier has been taken into custody after crossing the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea in a suspected defection, the Yonhap news agency says.
Peru right-wing presidential hopeful Fujimori appears poised to win runoff
Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori built what may be an unassailable lead as vote counting for the runoff election entered its final stages, official figures showed.
Senate adopts House-passed Iran resolution in symbolic rebuke of Trump
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
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Inside Kidz Bop as it celebrates 25 years
Since Kidz Bop started, it has racked up 45 No. 1s on the Billboard kid albums chart. "CBS Mornings" goes behind the scenes as Kidz Bop celebrates 25 years and meets a Broadway performer who credits the company for his start in the industry.
Clive Davis biographer remembers music icon
Record label executive and starmaker Clive Davis died at 94 on Monday. His influence spans genres and decades. Music critic and Davis biographer Anthony DeCurtis reflects on the life and legacy of Clive Davis.
Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.
Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
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Tech stocks plummet amid AI bubble worries
Investors are recoiling from tech stocks again over doubts that AI spending will pay off in the long run. Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma explains the current state of the global stock market.
Here's what's behind the tech stock selloff
Stocks slid around the world on Tuesday as investors pulled back from some of the biggest names in tech amid concerns about ongoing inflation and the possibility of future interest rate hikes. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
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.
Ex-CISA director on intel community's AI warning
An international alliance warns that advanced artificial intelligence models are on the brink of being able to overwhelm cybersecurity systems for governments and businesses. Former CISA Director Chris Krebs joins with analysis.
Tech stocks tumble over AI cost concerns
A massive tech stock sell-off dragged down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on Tuesday. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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Vegas murder solved 20 years after man strangled with phone cord
DNA testing has identified a suspect in the 2005 murder of Daniel Zeisler in Las Vegas, according to a forensic lab.
TSA seizes illegal drones by World Cup arenas
Despite repeated warnings, many drone operators are allegedly violating flight restrictions near World Cup sites, the TSA says. Meanwhile, more drones are being integrated into the U.S. national airspace and military operations. Drone expert Tombo Jones joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to comment on drone technology.
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The Supreme Court recently decided to reinstate the conviction of the man accused of kidnapping and murdering 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979, bringing the case back into the public eye. "After Etan" author Lisa Cohen shares her thoughts on how the Etan Patz kidnapping changed how the public viewed missing children's cases.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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Trump threatens housing bill signing
President Trump canceled the signing of the bipartisan housing bill, saying he won't sign it until the SAVE America Act passes. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Inside Kidz Bop as it celebrates 25 years
Since Kidz Bop started, it has racked up 45 No. 1s on the Billboard kid albums chart. "CBS Mornings" goes behind the scenes as Kidz Bop celebrates 25 years and meets a Broadway performer who credits the company for his start in the industry.
TSA seizes illegal drones by World Cup arenas
Despite repeated warnings, many drone operators are allegedly violating flight restrictions near World Cup sites, the TSA says. Meanwhile, more drones are being integrated into the U.S. national airspace and military operations. Drone expert Tombo Jones joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to comment on drone technology.
Israel refuses to pull all troops from Lebanon
Iran wants Israeli forces to leave Lebanon as Tehran negotiates a deal with the U.S. While Israel says it is now considering a U.S.-backed proposal to remove some of its military presence, leadership is refusing to completely withdraw from the region. BBC News' Charlotte Gallagher has more.
Details on Bill Gates' Epstein testimony
The House Oversight Committee released transcripts of Bill Gates' testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein probe. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.