How 2 brave sisters "lost everything" under the Taliban just for singing
"One day, when the Taliban is destroyed, our minds and nerves will calm down, and I will continue my art," singer Khushi Mehtab told CBS News.
Afghanistan: The New Reality
State Department offers to share classified cable with key lawmakers
House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Michael McCaul has threatened to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena over the cable.
U.N. calls on Taliban regime to halt executions in Afghanistan
The Taliban says 175 people have been sentenced to death since it took back control of the country, as public, corporal punishment makes a violent return.
Protests as U.N. hosts meeting on "how to engage with the Taliban"
Many Afghan women worry the Doha meeting could lead to something they vehemently oppose, official recognition of the Taliban as Afghanistan's government.
Taliban kills ISIS-K leader behind 2021 Kabul airport attack, U.S. officials say
The White House described him as the "mastermind" of the assault on Abbey Gate, one of the main entry points for those trying to leave Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal.
Are U.S. taxpayers helping to fund Afghanistan's Taliban regime?
Aid workers in Afghanistan whose organizations are supported by U.S. funding say they're forced to "serve the Taliban first" since the U.S. withdrawal.
U.N. to review presence in Afghanistan after Taliban bars women workers
Distribution of desperately needed food and medical aid has been impeded by the Taliban edict banning women from working at international organizations.
Biden administration blames Trump in part for chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
The White House blamed former President Donald Trump for two factors that played a major role in the withdrawal of U.S. troops in 2021.
Taliban bars Afghan women from working for the U.N.
The latest step in the Taliban's systematic obliteration of women's rights will also be a major blow to the humanitarian aid work millions of Afghans rely on.
House GOP subpoena Blinken for dissent cable on Afghanistan withdrawal
The subpoena is Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul's first since taking the panel's helm.
Taliban arrests prominent education campaigner who refused to back down
Matiullah Wesa, whose Pen Path organization worked to ensure education access for all Afghans, was detained over "his activities and high-level meetings with Westerners."
6 killed in latest suicide attack aimed at Afghanistan's Taliban rulers
A suicide bomber was spotted and killed as he approached a checkpoint near the foreign ministry in Kabul, but his bomb still went off in the heart of the capital.
Afghan schoolyear begins with empty classrooms under Taliban rule
Afghanistan under the Taliban is the only country in the world to bar teenage girls from school, but even boys appeared unaware of Tuesday's start date.
On International Women's Day, Afghan women say world "neglected us completely"
"Afghanistan has become a prison for women," one activist told CBS News, "and the world is just watching."
How U.S. and Afghans failed to adequately train Afghan security forces
Watchdog releases report on why Afghan security forces fell to the Taliban so quickly.
Could the Afghan Taliban ruler's crackdown on women cause a mutiny?
One of several senior figures to take a jab at the supreme leader was the head of the Haqqani network, who said the "situation cannot be tolerated any longer."
House Republicans begin probe into Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan
The chaotic August 2021 withdrawal was underway when 13 U.S. troops were killed in an explosion caused by a suicide bomber.
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque attack targeting police
The mosque was full when the Pakistani Taliban suicide bomber struck, and many of those inside were officers based in Peshawar's fortified "Police Lines" zone.
U.N. women press Taliban on rights, but visit marred by "a mistake"
Two senior, Muslim women from the global body visited Afghanistan to push the hardline group to restore women's rights. Not everyone they met was willing to engage.
Afghan cricket team faces backlash over perceived support for Taliban
Senior team members say "politics" shouldn't interfere with sports, but Afghan women who've lost virtually all of their rights say it's not politics, it's "life."
At least 13 killed as suicide bomber targets Afghan Taliban regime
Officials and witnesses said there was a large explosion outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs just as employees were leaving for the day.
Some of the dreams "ruined" by the Taliban's ban on women at college
One young woman told CBS News she felt "dead inside" when Afghanistan's hardline rulers brought back the status quo from before their 20-year war with America.
Women weep as Taliban fighters block their access to Afghan universities
To protest the Taliban's decision, some male university teachers resigned from their jobs, and dozens of male students walked out of exams.
Taliban bans women and girls from attending universities
Tuesday's order completed all the restrictions the Taliban imposed on Afghan women in the 1990s.
Taliban official pardons his father's murderer: "I forgive him"
The ruling comes days after Taliban authorities carried out the first public execution since the Islamists seized power.
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Saudi Arabia cutting oil supply in move that could raise gas prices
The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day comes as the other OPEC+ producers agreed to extend earlier production cuts through next year.
Signal system error caused deadly India train accident, official says
The error caused a train in India to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train on Friday night.
Transcript: Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 4, 2023.
China defends intercepting U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait
China's vessel overtook the U.S. ship and then veered across its bow at a distance of 150 yards in an "unsafe manner," according to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Political clashes in Senegal leaves 15 dead
Rights groups have condemned the government crackdown, which has included arbitrary arrests and restrictions on social media.
3 Israeli soldiers killed in gun battle at Egyptian border
It was the first deadly exchange of fire along the Israel-Egypt border in over a decade.
Nearly 300 killed in one of India's deadliest train accidents
Footage from the accident site showed bodies lined up on tracks and the injured being shifted to hospitals while rescuers desperately looked through the overturned and jumbled metal train compartments.
At least 288 killed, 850 injured in India train derailment
Images broadcast on local stations showed smashed train compartments torn open with blood-stained holes of twisted metal, and scores of passengers lying beside the tracks.
CIA chief secretly met with Chinese counterpart in Beijing last month
CIA Director William Burns traveled secretly to Beijing last month, becoming the most senior U.S. official to visit China since the U.S. shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.
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Jets intercept plane that flew over Washington and crashed in Virginia
The pilot of Cessna 560 Citation V remained unresponsive throughout attempts to establish contact before it crashed.
Directors Guild of America reaches "truly historic" deal with studios
The tentative three-year agreement addresses wages, streaming residuals, working hours and more.
Judge rules Tennessee law restricting drag shows is unconstitutional
The judge said Tennessee's law is "unconstitutionally vague and overbroad" and encouraged "discriminatory enforcement."
Woman dead, 6 others hurt in shooting at Chicago memorial
A woman was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a memorial event on Chicago's West Side early on Sunday.
Manchin on his political future: "Everything's on the table"
Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, has not said whether he'll run for reelection in 2024.
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Saudi Arabia cutting oil supply in move that could raise gas prices
The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day comes as the other OPEC+ producers agreed to extend earlier production cuts through next year.
Transcript: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 4, 2023.
FedEx: A 50-year revolution of business
When Fred Smith, a former Marine captain and decorated Vietnam veteran, started his next-day delivery company in 1973, he flew less than 190 packages to customers. Today the FedEx fleet moves 15 million packages a day to more than 200 countries around the world.
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
AI eliminated nearly 4,000 jobs last month, report says
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
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Saudi Arabia cutting oil supply in move that could raise gas prices
The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day comes as the other OPEC+ producers agreed to extend earlier production cuts through next year.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 4, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Louisiana Republican Rep. Garret Graves and West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin join Margaret Brennan.
Manchin on his political future: "Everything's on the table"
Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, has not said whether he'll run for reelection in 2024.
GOP rep. says he's not ruling out a government shutdown
A shutdown would occur if Congress doesn't approve or extend government funding in the fall.
Transcript: Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 4, 2023.
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Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Winter saw "large spike" in very rare pediatric brain infections, CDC reports
At least 102 were hospitalized in December, nearly double an earlier peak.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Fewer babies born in 2022, and teen births decline, CDC reports
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
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Saudi Arabia cutting oil supply in move that could raise gas prices
The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day comes as the other OPEC+ producers agreed to extend earlier production cuts through next year.
Signal system error caused deadly India train accident, official says
The error caused a train in India to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train on Friday night.
Transcript: Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova that aired on "Face the Nation" on June 4, 2023.
China defends intercepting U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait
China's vessel overtook the U.S. ship and then veered across its bow at a distance of 150 yards in an "unsafe manner," according to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Political clashes in Senegal leaves 15 dead
Rights groups have condemned the government crackdown, which has included arbitrary arrests and restrictions on social media.
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Directors Guild of America reaches "truly historic" deal with studios
The tentative three-year agreement addresses wages, streaming residuals, working hours and more.
Mark Hamill on "The Machine," Luke Skywalker, and supporting Ukraine
The actor famous for playing a Jedi confronting his father in a galaxy far, far away talks about fame from "Star Wars"; playing a father himself in Bert Kreischer's new comedy; and lending his voice to defending Ukraine.
Mark Hamill on being Luke Skywalker
The actor famous for starring as a Jedi confronting his father in a galaxy far, far away, is now playing the father of Bert Kreischer, a comedian in trouble with the Russian mob, in the comedy "The Machine." Correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with Hamill to talk about being launched into the stratosphere with "Star Wars"; putting fame in perspective; and being a voice of hope to the people of Ukraine.
Photographers Kahran and Regis Bethencourt reimagine fairy tales
In their new book, "Crowned: Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora," photographers Kahran and Regis Bethencourt challenge preconceived notions about fairy tale heroines and shatter traditional beauty standards. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with the husband-and-white team who travel the world to capture photos celebrating differences.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including songwriter Cynthia Weil, who - with her partner and husband Barry Mann - wrote such classics as "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'."
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What jobs are safe from AI?
Artificial intelligence will likely remake the workplace. A recent analysis from Goldman Sachs looked at the global impact, and found that AI could replace 300 million full-time jobs. Futurist Martin Ford joined CBS News to discuss the jobs he believes AI likely won't take, and what you can do if you're concerned your job may be replaced.
How to protect your home security camera from hackers
It's important to practice good "cyber hygiene" to prevent hackers, and even employees, from accessing sensitive information.
Money stored on apps like PayPal could be at risk, feds warn
Financial watchdog urges consumers who keep funds with a digital app to transfer the money to an insured bank account.
"The ChatGPT Revolution" explored in CBS doc
In a new documentary, CBS Reports explores the unleashing of artificial intelligence, a rapidly evolving technology. Entrepreneur João Santos, who created AIsthetic, an apparel company using CHatGPT as the CEO, joins CBS News.
Meta threatens news ban in California over bill to support journalism
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
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Multiple rare sightings of wolverine in California confirmed
In the last century, only two wolverines were spotted in California.
Phoenix limits construction amid water crisis
Arizona is limiting new construction around Phoenix as the state's water supply continues to dwindle. State officials say there isn't enough groundwater for housing construction that's already been approved. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
Trucker detained after a "weird" potato spill on a key Denmark bridge
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
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Poisoned cheesecake used as a weapon a first for NY investigators
Viktoria Nasyrova attempted to murder a woman with cheesecake. As one private investigator would find out, she had a list of alleged victims — including her ex-boyfriend's dog.
Odd crime scene leads to conflicting theories about shooting deaths
Investigators' initial suspicions in the deaths of a mother and daughter are upended by autopsy results and other evidence.
Woman poisoned with cheesecake; lookalike convicted of attempted murder
See the details of the bizarre case.
Police arrest suspect in Florida's Hollywood Beach shooting
The Hollywood Police Department has also issued arrest warrants for two other suspected gunmen.
Suspect captured in fatal shooting of West Virginia officer
The shooting happened in the same county where a sheriff was shot to death in 2013.
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Livestream captures images of Mars
In a first of its kind event, the European Space Agency on Friday livestreamed images of Mars in what it called an opportunity "to get as close as it's currently possible" to the Red Planet.
A strawberry moon will take the night sky this weekend. Here's how to see it.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
For first time ever, a near livestream of Mars
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
Boeing again delays first piloted test flight of Starliner crew ferry ship
A new launch target was not announced, but Boeing officials said a flight this year is still feasible. In theory.
Webb telescope discovers traces of water in atmosphere of exoplanet
Scientists first made a brightness map of the exoplanet, then a temperature map of the atmosphere.
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Woman poisoned with cheesecake; lookalike convicted of attempted murder
See the details of the bizarre case.
Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
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The ChatGPT Revolution | CBS Reports
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived. AI tools such as ChatGPT offer the power to transform fields like business, art, medical research and more. But this technology also brings ethical uncertainty and peril. CBS Reports explores the unleashing of this still rapidly evolving creation and some of the possible dangers.
How dogs evolved to be man's best friend
Anderson Cooper reports on the evolution of dogs from wild wolves to domesticated pets and what this might tell us about human evolution.
Iceland’s lava fields after volcanic eruptions
Bill Whitaker was there as lava flowed from a volcano in Iceland in 2021, covering the landscape in molten rock. He returned to see what scientists have learned from the eruption.
Mental health crisis among U.S. kids
Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Wisconsin where rates of adolescent self-harm and attempted suicide have nearly doubled since 2019.
6/4/2023: Crisis; Land of Fire and Ice; Survival of the Friendliest
Mental health crisis among U.S. kids. Then, Iceland’s lava fields after volcanic eruptions. And, How dogs evolved to be man's best friend.