Taliban lets Americans, other foreigners leave on flight from Kabul
U.S. and Qatari officials said a group of Americans and other foreigners would be among the first to fly out of Afghanistan as Kabul's airport slowly resumes operations.
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Petraeus says Afghanistan withdrawal did "damage to our credibility"
The wartime general reflected on the 20-year war with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett.
Homeland Security chief says there are no credible 9/11 threats
Despite the lack of a specific threat, DHS warned the 9/11 anniversary could create a "heightened threat environment," and Mayorkas said the agency is "ever vigilant."
U.S. investigates "child bride" cases among Afghan evacuees
These Afghans are now in U.S. custody both in the U.S. and in facilities abroad.
Taliban faces defiant protests as "around 100" Americans await escape
Blinken says the Taliban isn't holding anyone hostage, and the U.S. is working with the group to secure the evacuation of U.S. nationals still stuck in the country.
4 Americans depart Afghanistan as Blinken arrives in Qatar
This is the first departure by land from Afghanistan facilitated by the State Department since the U.S. military withdrawal was completed at the end of August.
Taliban claims to defeat resistance amid fear for trapped Americans
The Islamic extremist group claims full control of Afghanistan with the purported defeat of resistance fighters, but it won't say why 6 planes aren't being allowed to depart.
Taliban isn't letting charter flights leave Afghanistan, officials say
Excerpts of an email from the State Department to members of Congress viewed by CBS News acknowledged that charter flights are still on the ground at the Mazar-i-Sharif airstrip.
Taliban special forces bring abrupt end to women's protest
As the protesters' shouts grew louder, several Taliban officials waded into the crowd to ask what they wanted to say.
Over 50,000 Afghan evacuees expected to resettle in U.S.
Markell, a longtime Biden associate, served as Delaware governor from 2009 to 2017.
9-month-old on flight carrying Afghan evacuees dies in Philadelphia
This marks the first reported death of an evacuee from Afghanistan on U.S. soil.
Afghan women stage rare protest to demand rights under Taliban
"We are not afraid, we are united," said one woman who attended a demonstration in Herat that would have been inconceivable during the Taliban's first reign.
U.S. effort to resettle Afghan refugees faces major hurdles
The resettlement operation is grappling with issues ranging from the uncertain immigration status of many evacuees, to limited social resources and permanent housing for the new arrivals.
Effort underway to rescue "hopeless" girls soccer team from Afghanistan
The girls were "footsteps from freedom" when the suicide bombing occurred, said the captain of the Afghanistan women's national team.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs: "We all have pain and anger" after Afghan war
General Mark Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin gave their first press briefing since the last American troops left Afghanistan.
An app is providing crisis alerts in Kabul amid Taliban takeover
The app, which is available on Android and Apple devices, sends streamlined and verified security notifications to users in Kabul.
This is the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan
Major General Chris Donahue, commander of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, was one of the commanders on the ground running the evacuation mission.
Republicans try to inject Afghanistan oversight into annual defense bill
They plan to offer over 50 amendments related to Afghanistan to the annual National Defense Authorization Act.
U.S. housing 20,000 Afghan evacuees in 5 states, 40,000 overseas
The Biden administration is using eight military bases and two facilities across the U.S. to house Afghan evacuees, including those who aided the U.S. war effort.
Pope Francis takes a jab at America's policy in Afghanistan
In a wide-ranging interview with Spanish radio, Francis said the U.S. withdrawal was "legitimate," but could have been handled better. He also discusses his health after a recent surgery.
For the Taliban, taking over was easy. Running a country won't be.
With Afghans scrabbling to get their cash out and even basic services like water and electricity at risk, the former insurgency is already looking for help, and getting it.
Biden forcefully defends Afghanistan exit
"I was not going to extend this 'forever war,' and I was not extending a 'forever exit,'" the president told the nation in a televised address.
What happened to the military equipment left in Afghanistan?
The U.S. "demilitarized," or rendered useless, nearly 170 pieces of equipment in Kabul.
"Very small number" of Afghans prompt security concerns during evacuation
DHS has deployed about 300 staffers to "lily pads" at transit points for Afghans for secondary screenings, which are being carried out with the help of the FBI.
Afghan Paralympian competes in Tokyo after being evacuated from Kabul
Zakia Khudadadi is set to become Afghanistan's first ever female Paralympian when she competes on Thursday.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense agreement, officials say
The agreement says any armed attack against one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on them all, Pakistan and Turkey said in statement.
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Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iran's protesters: "Our objective should be regime collapse"
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."
5 dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents
A teenager described as "troubled" and "bullied" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down five staff members at a high school in Thailand, police said.
U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.
Red alert issued for major Italian cities as heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record
The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.
Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made
President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.
More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
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Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
Pentagon releases 5th batch of UFO files, with more documents and videos
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
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Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Feds could scrap rules requiring airlines to disclose airfares in full
A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
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Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
Pentagon releases 5th batch of UFO files, with more documents and videos
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Murkowski says she'll vote against Blanche's nomination for attorney general
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
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"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
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The issue of postpartum psychosis has come to the forefront amid the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children. What are the signs of a mental break, and is the healthcare system failing mothers? In this special episode of Healthful, Norah speaks with Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist who has treated patients with the rare and severe mental health emergency. She also speaks with Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor who has made it her mission to help other mothers.
Flesh-eating bacteria have killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense agreement, officials say
The agreement says any armed attack against one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on them all, Pakistan and Turkey said in statement.
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Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iran's protesters: "Our objective should be regime collapse"
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."
5 dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents
A teenager described as "troubled" and "bullied" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down five staff members at a high school in Thailand, police said.
U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
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Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
The costs of a Broadway musical production have skyrocketed in recent years. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
Actor Aaron Pierre is starring as John Stewart in the new series "Lanterns." He tells "CBS Mornings" why this character is special to him, what it's like to join the DC Universe and how he managed undergoing surgery during the audition process.
Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
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Meta fined $567M over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
Kids dropping phones for summer jobs
Meet the children leaving their devices behind this summer to flex their entrepreneurial muscles with summer jobs.
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.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Man allegedly cut off diver's air supply
Former Florida boating safety task force member Michael Simpson was charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly cutting off a teen diver's air supply during a confrontation over lobster hunting.
5 dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents
A teenager described as "troubled" and "bullied" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down five staff members at a high school in Thailand, police said.
Cyber scams costing Americans billions
Matt Gutman reports on how he almost fell for a scam involving his bank as more Americans are becoming victims to similar cyber crimes each year.
Concern grows over misuse of Flock cameras
Privacy groups are expressing concerns over Flock cameras, the devices that capture license plates and are often used in criminal investigations. They argue that police may be using them for improper reasons. Mark Strassman reports.
Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns
Jason Arday, who made history as Cambridge's youngest Black professor, has resigned after accusations of plagiarism and fabrications in his biography. Arday has denied any deliberate wrongdoing. Holly Williams has the details.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
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SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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Rand Paul asks DOJ to charge Fauci
Republican Sen. Rand Paul asked the Department of Justice to charge Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress after Fauci pleaded the Fifth during a hearing on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man allegedly cut off diver's air supply
Former Florida boating safety task force member Michael Simpson was charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly cutting off a teen diver's air supply during a confrontation over lobster hunting.
Will Iran and Oman control Hormuz traffic?
Iran said it is close to finalizing a deal with Oman to jointly control the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran added that it does not mean the strait will be fully open and it could include a toll. Charlie D'Agata has context.
How to safely enjoy squishies
Squishy toys are all the rage on social media, from popular NeeDohs to other fun fidgets, but parents should be cautious of potential safety issues, as counterfeits may contain hazardous chemicals and attempts to heat or microwave the toys could lead to a dangerous explosion.
Meta fined $567M over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.