Afghan, U.S.-led forces kill more civilians than Taliban this year, U.N. says
Report says in first 3 months of 2019, Afghanistan and its partners have killed 305 of the 581 civilians slain in the country, mostly with airstrikes
Afghanistan: The Way Forward
3 U.S. Marines killed, 3 other Americans wounded in Afghan blast
Roadside bomb hit U.S. convoy near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, and the Taliban has claimed responsibility
Top Afghan official accuses Trump envoy of colonial intentions
Afghan national security adviser flies to D.C. to ask White House about "perception" that U.S. envoy wants to create a crisis to install himself as "viceroy"
Afghans probe mistaken U.S. strike on Afghan army base
At least 5 Afghan soldiers were killed by friendly fire in what was supposed to be precision U.S. strike supporting Afghan troops
Taliban preps for new offensive even as talks with U.S. ramp up
Senior member of the Islamic insurgent group joins the talks, which could add momentum, but there are still major sticking points
Acting Pentagon chief pays unannounced visit to Afghanistan
Pat Shanahan says he has received no order to cut U.S. troop level, a move demanded by Taliban in preliminary peace talks
Taliban claims U.S. agreed to major Afghan withdrawal in 2 months
Negotiators for Islamist insurgent group say White House envoy promised half of U.S. forces would come out by end of April
Facing U.S. withdrawal, Afghan leader pitches Trump cost savings
Trump has long been clear on desire to pull troops out of long-running wars, but President Ghani knows he still desperately needs U.S. help
Taliban talks reconciliation, ex-U.S envoy says don't trust them
U.S. envoy has said "draft" framework agreed with Taliban but former U.S. officials warn the group will say anything to bring about American withdrawal
Analysis: "No good choices" in talks with the Taliban
Negotiators for the U.S. and Taliban have agreed in principle on key issues
U.S. and Taliban "draft" a deal with Afghan leader on sidelines
Top American envoy confirms "draft of a framework" reached with militants, as Afghan president urges "serious talks" involving his government
Taliban kills Afghan forces as it resumes truce talks with U.S.
Devastating attack on military compound comes as Taliban confirms new talks with U.S., which it says are focused on negotiating U.S. withdrawal
California man killed in Taliban truck bombing in Afghanistan
Manoharan "Paul" Kamaleson, 55, was in the country working alongside an NGO on development when the blast tore through compound in Kabul
Taliban kill 15 more Afghan forces as U.S. eyes major withdrawal
The Islamic extremists have carried out near daily attacks on Afghan security services, and now half of those forces' vital American allies are expected to pull out
Trump is immoral and untruthful, former Afghanistan commander says
Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal said the U.S. has "basically traded away the biggest leverage point we have"
Bigger role for privatizing military?
After private security company Blackwater ran an ad in "Recoil" magazine stating, "We are coming," some are speculating the president intends to privatize military operations in Afghanistan -- a move that outgoing Defense Secretary James Mattis opposed. Former CIA operative and co-founder of Diligence LLC, Mike Baker, joined CBSN to discuss.
Are the Taliban winning in Afghanistan?
Pentagon officials say they have been ordered to begin planning a troop drawdown in Afghanistan
Taliban says U.S. talks focused on prisoner swap, U.S. withdrawal
U.S. peace envoy calls 3-day negotiations "productive," as Taliban says no breakthroughs but key points of potential deal taking shape
3rd round of U.S.-Taliban talks start without Afghan government reps.
Change of venue for ongoing efforts to negotiate a roadmap for peace in Afghanistan, without any Afghan government negotiators
Leaving Afghanistan would cause "greater problem" says former senior CIA paramilitary officer
On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, Phil Reilly tells host Michael Morell that U.S. presence is needed to prevent Taliban from regaining outsize power
Deadly bombing in Afghanistan kills 3 Americans in worst loss of life this year
The bombing happened in an area where U.S. Special Forces have been working with Afghan commandos
3 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan
American military says 3 other service members and a contractor wounded in the roadside bombing near the city of Ghazni
Dozens killed by suicide bomber targeting Afghan Islamic scholars
Neither the Taliban nor ISIS immediately claims attack on gathering at wedding hall in Afghan capital
Irate Pakistan says Trump's remarks may "undermine" Afghan peace efforts
After Trump accuses Pakistan of letting Osama bin Laden hide out while taking U.S. aid money, top diplomat warns "vital cooperation" could be affected
Taliban kill more than a dozen Afghan forces in attack on new checkpoint
Assault in Ghazni province is the latest as a resurgent Taliban hold nearly half of the country, staging near-daily attacks on security forces
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U.S. intercepts 4 Russian bombers and 2 fighter jets
They never entered American or Canadian airspace, according to NORAD
Brother of migrant teen who died in U.S. custody speaks out
"We never thought this would happen in a place where he's supposed to be in a better place," Carlos Hernandez's brother told CBS News
Throwing milkshakes as a political statement makes a splash in U.K.
British politician Nigel Farage was hit by a banana-and-salted-caramel milkshake this week
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
Guess who foots bill for Trump tariffs on sneakers and shoes
Footwear companies from Nike to Under Armour warn President Trump his proposed China tariffs would be "catastrophic"
Private school in Honduras aims to lift students out of poverty
Every morning, a third-grader named Leonardo dons a tidy uniform and makes a five-mile trek to the school, which is backed by Americans
He survived the 1,000-mile journey to the U.S. He died days later in custody.
The FBI is among the agencies investigating
3-million-year-old "Mighty Mouse" had red fur, scientists say
The same team was able to uncover black pigment in fossils during a previous study 10 years ago
Paralyzed man kept alive hours after life support turned off
The ruling comes a day after Vincent Lambert's feeding tube had been pulled by his doctors
Monsanto kept "watch lists" on pesticide friends and foes in EU
Bayer, German group that acquired U.S. agro-business giant last year, confirms dubious practice as it also grapples with health-related lawsuits
High schoolers are helping bring secret Vatican archives to the masses
Deep inside Vatican City lies a bunker holding a remarkable historical record – a catalog of every word written by every pope over more than 1,000 years
Huawei ban could hurt chipmakers, raising fears of tech layoffs
The Trump administration's sanctions against the Chinese tech giant could hurt U.S. chipmakers and suppliers
New Zealand mosque attack suspect hit with new charge: terrorism
New charge has maximum penalty of life in prison and will be test of country's terrorism law brought in after Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in U.S.
Sherpa breaks his own Mt. Everest record for 2nd time in a week
Kami Rita has reached the 29,035-foot peak in Nepal for the 24th time -- just one away from his own personal goal
Niki Lauda, Formula One great, has died at 70
The Austrian won 2 of his world titles after a horrific crash that left him with serious burns, then went on to become prominent in the aviation industry
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Study finds widespread problems for military families in private housing
Families complained of housing issues such as mold, vermin and water quality concerns at more than 160 military installations across the country
Third Alaska small plane crash in 2 weeks kills at least 1 person
The Coast Guard says good Samaritan vessels plucked the three people who were on board from the water
Lawmakers celebrate 100th anniversary of 19th amendment
"A century later, we wear white to commemorate the suffragettes' struggle and recommit ourselves to making sure that no one in America has their right to vote denied"
Trump-endorsed Kentucky governor wins GOP primary
Bevin will face off against Kentucky Attorney General and Democratic candidate Andy Beshear in the fall
Michael Avenatti expects to be indicted in Nike case
"I look forward to the trial where I can begin to clear my name," he wrote on Twitter
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Lawmakers celebrate 100th anniversary of 19th amendment
"A century later, we wear white to commemorate the suffragettes' struggle and recommit ourselves to making sure that no one in America has their right to vote denied"
Trump-endorsed Kentucky governor wins GOP primary
Bevin will face off against Kentucky Attorney General and Democratic candidate Andy Beshear in the fall
Lawmakers say Trump presiding over "epidemic of death" at border
"Make no mistake. This is a pattern of death. This is an epidemic of death by the Trump administration," Rep. Joaquin Castro said
Workers find new bargaining power in strong jobs market
Ultra-low 3.6% unemployment allows workers to negotiate higher wages, while employers struggle to recruit employees
Some Democratic voters think impeachment could backfire politically
"I don't think it's going to go over well with middle America at all...I think it would hurt us in the 2020 election"
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U.S. intercepts 4 Russian bombers and 2 fighter jets
They never entered American or Canadian airspace, according to NORAD
Brother of migrant teen who died in U.S. custody speaks out
"We never thought this would happen in a place where he's supposed to be in a better place," Carlos Hernandez's brother told CBS News
Throwing milkshakes as a political statement makes a splash in U.K.
British politician Nigel Farage was hit by a banana-and-salted-caramel milkshake this week
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
Guess who foots bill for Trump tariffs on sneakers and shoes
Footwear companies from Nike to Under Armour warn President Trump his proposed China tariffs would be "catastrophic"
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First TV and film productions leave Georgia over abortion law
Location scouts were in the state for an Amazon show and were promptly pulled out
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What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
New Coke is back because of Netflix's "Stranger Things"
The formerly failed soft drink will be brought back to the market in conjunction with "Stranger Things" season three
Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain collapses, risking 1,300 jobs
The celebrity chef's company said its 23 restaurants have gone into administration, a form of bankruptcy protection
Alabama public TV refuses to air "Arthur" episode with gay wedding
The episode had people talking across the country – but kids in Alabama never saw it
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Apple updates MacBook Pro laptops, including new keyboard design
Responding to customer complaints, Apple makes changes to the butterfly switch keyboard in its laptops — including new 2019 MacBook Pro models
Tesla slices prices on Models S and X as stock plunges
After a big first-quarter loss, and signs of slowing demand for its cars, Tesla is under pressure to deliver profits
Lyft riders can soon dial 911 from the app
Lyft is joining Uber in adding more safety features following the death of a college student
Students build cars for kids with disabilities
The cars are built for families who may not be able to afford adaptive wheelchairs, as part of the Go Baby Go organization
Amazon shareholders to vote on company getting off fossil fuels
The retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- and some shareholders want to change that
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Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
Great white shark tracked in Long Island Sound for "first time ever"
Ocearch, a group that tracks ocean life, posted a picture of "Cabot," a nearly 10-foot-long fish swimming near Greenwich, Connecticut
Rare eastern black rhinoceros born at Chicago zoo
After 15 months, a critically endangered black rhino gave birth to a calf Sunday
Amazon shareholders to vote on company getting off fossil fuels
The retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- and some shareholders want to change that
3-million-year-old "Mighty Mouse" had red fur, scientists say
The same team was able to uncover black pigment in fossils during a previous study 10 years ago
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Starbucks accused of using poisonous pesticide in NYC stores
Coffee chain dismisses claims in suits, saying accusers trying to "incite public fear for their own financial gain"
California bill would provide free abortion pills on campus
The bill would require all 34 public university campuses in California to offer no-cost medical abortions to students
Mississippi abortion ban "smacks of defiance," judge says
The same federal judge struck down the state's attempted 15-week abortion ban last year
For fashion industry, China's battle of the bulge could be huge
Rising rates of obesity in China represent a big business opportunity for the fashion industry
Paralyzed man kept alive hours after life support turned off
The ruling comes a day after Vincent Lambert's feeding tube had been pulled by his doctors
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Apple updates MacBook Pro laptops, including new keyboard design
Responding to customer complaints, Apple makes changes to the butterfly switch keyboard in its laptops — including new 2019 MacBook Pro models
Workers find new bargaining power in strong jobs market
Ultra-low 3.6% unemployment allows workers to negotiate higher wages, while employers struggle to recruit employees
U.S. tech exports support 858,000 jobs, trade group says
Mexico, Canada and China are the top destinations for U.S. technology exports, with revenue topping $300 billion
Tesla slices prices on Models S and X as stock plunges
After a big first-quarter loss, and signs of slowing demand for its cars, Tesla is under pressure to deliver profits
Starbucks accused of using poisonous pesticide in NYC stores
Coffee chain dismisses claims in suits, saying accusers trying to "incite public fear for their own financial gain"
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Possible link between attacks on trans women
A transgender woman was found shot to death in a Dallas neighborhood. Now, police believe her case may be linked to two other attacks on transgender victims. Mola Lenghi reports.
"Similarities" in crimes against 3 transgender women, Dallas police say
A murder and an assault on transgender women have "similarities" to the killing of Muhlaysia Booker, police say
Officer says he exaggerated charges against Eric Garner
Officer Justin D'Amico testified Tuesday during the disciplinary trial of his partner officer Daniel Pantaleo
Lightfoot: Gun violence "public health crisis"
Chicago's historic new mayor is taking on political corruption as her first official act. Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order Monday that curtails the power of Chicago's city council members. She's also the first African-American woman and first openly LGBTQ mayor of Chicago. Jericka Duncan spoke with Lightfoot in her first national interview as mayor.
Texas transgender woman's killing highlights disturbing trend
The Human Rights Campaign tracked at least 26 deaths of transgender people due to violence. The majority of victims were black transgender women.
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Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
NASA vows to make ambitious plan to return to the moon "a reality"
The newly announced Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, intends to land astronauts on the South Pole of the moon by 2024
Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
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U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian bombers
Four Russian bombers and two fighter jets were intercepted near the coast of Alaska on Monday by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the organization said in a statement. The Russian planes were entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone when they were intercepted, but they remained in international airspace -- never entering American or Canadian airspace, according to NORAD.
WWII veteran gets his college degree
In 1942, Lou Pioli was studying to become a dentist when he was drafted into the Army. After serving during World War II, he never got his degree, until now. Major Garrett explains.
Taquan Air suspends flights after crash
For the second time in a week, a small airline in Alaska has suspended all flights after a deadly crash involving one of its planes. Two people were killed when a plane went down in Ketchikan. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Parents push for gun storage law
A new study finds thousands of young lives could be saved, if adults took proper care of their weapons. But right now, only three states and Washington, D.C. make unsafe gun storage a crime. Nikki Battiste explains why one family is pushing for change.
Teen from Guatemala dies in U.S. custody
A 16-year-old boy from Guatemala survived the journey to the border, but died in U.S. custody. Now some in Congress are demanding answers. Omar Villafranca reports.