U.S.-Taliban deal brings little respite for battered Afghan civilians
U.S. and its allies have significantly reduced operations and been blamed for very few civilian casualties this year, but the Taliban's deadly fight rages on.
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"Many civilians" said to be among victims of Afghan airstrike
Witnesses say family and friends had gathered to welcome a freed Taliban militant home when aircraft attacked, killing "many civilians."
Teen girl kills Taliban attackers with dad's AK-47 after parents slain
Qamar Gul grabbed the rifle her father taught her to use and turned it on the militants who broke into their home.
Afghans accuse Taliban of killing 333 people as U.S. pulls out troops
Under the Trump administration's agreement with the Taliban, the insurgents must reduce violence if all U.S. forces are to withdrawal.
Afghans free 900 Taliban prisoners in hope of extended ceasefire
A truce called for the Muslim holiday of Eid has held, and the insurgent group is raising hopes it may be extended.
Afghan leaders blame Taliban for vicious attack on maternity ward
Government rejects Taliban denials, setting the stage for renewed warfare that could push the U.S. peace deal to breaking point.
Newborns among 14 killed in attack on Afghan maternity ward
No group has claimed responsibility for the brazen attack on a Kabul hospital, but the area has been plagued by ISIS-linked militants before.
U.S. threatens big Afghan aid cut despite virus outbreak fears
After surprise visit, Pompeo says Washington would hold back $1 billion if arch presidential rivals don't agree on new government to advance peace talks with Taliban.
Pompeo in Afghanistan in bid to jumpstart peace process
He traveled despite the coronavirus pandemic as dueling claims of victory in recent Afghan presidential elections have proven an early stumbling block
Attack kills dozens days after Afghan peace deal signed
Leading politicians escaped unharmed as gunmen hit memorial service in Kabul; Taliban denies involvement in trouble soon after it inked pact with U.S.
Afghan women appeal to Pompeo to monitor Taliban's treatment of women
"The women of my generation have not forgotten the reign of the Taliban, and we are, as always, worried for the future," International Women of Courage award recipient Zarifa Ghafari said.
4 days after U.S. signs a deal with the Taliban, the fight is on
U.S. aircraft retaliates against Taliban militants, who have resumed attacks against America's Afghan allies as the pitfalls of the peace agreement become apparent.
Liz Cheney compares U.S.-Taliban peace accord to Iran nuclear deal
Congresswoman Liz Cheney also called for the full agreement to be made available for the American people to see.
Pompeo sees "rocky and bumpy" path forward in Afghanistan despite deal
The U.S. and the Taliban signed a peace agreement in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.
U.S., Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan
If the Taliban meet their commitments, all U.S. troops would leave in 14 months.
Afghan leader reports "notable progress" in U.S. talks with Taliban
President Ashraf Ghani says progress made on a potential deal to facilitate the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan
2 U.S. service members killed during shootout in Afghanistan
A government official in eastern Afghanistan told CBS News three Afghan troops were wounded.
U.S. military retrieves bodies but Afghan jet crash remains a mystery
Pilot on the high-tech Air Force plane declared an emergency before coming down in Taliban-held territory.
U.S. Air Force plane crashes in Taliban territory in Afghanistan
U.S. military confirms a small jet used for communications has gone down in Ghazni province, but cause unclear as Taliban claims involvement.
Soldier killed in Afghanistan identified as New Jersey native
The Taliban claimed responsibility and said it happened during a joint U.S.-Afghan raid in the northern province of Kunduz
Scores wounded in attack near U.S. base in Afghanistan
Taliban says it carried out the bombing, but the U.S. military denies the group's claim that fighters made it into the sprawling Bagram Air Base.
Veterans' business supports education for Afghan girls
After serving in Afghanistan, Matthew Griffin and Donald Lee knew they wanted to do something to help the children there.
Trump makes surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan
The commander in chief arrived in Afghanistan for a surprise visit to see troops who are engaged in America's longest-ever military conflict.
Two U.S. troops killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan
Officials promptly dismiss Taliban claim that it downed the craft but say the cause of the crash is being investigated
3 Taliban figures released in bid to free captured U.S. professor
Afghan president announces decision to free the militants, hoping to secure release of American and Australian professors held since 2016
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HHS Secretary Azar casts doubt on Putin's virus vaccine claim
Alex Azar says the push to develop a COVID-19 vaccine isn't "a race to be first" and notes the supposed Russian vaccine is far from finished with its testing phases.
New Zealand racing to find source of first recent new virus cases
Officials reimpose restrictions in clampdown effort. Reemergence after 102 days may delay next month's general election.
"Fight on!": Pro-democracy media mogul released in Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai implored staffers of his Apple Daily newspaper to keep publishing the kinds of stories that infuriate Beijing – and that led to his arrest.
Putin claims Russia has developed a coronavirus vaccine
Russian president says it's proven effective during tests, but skeptics note it hasn't gone through normal Phase 3 trials.
U.S. weighing order to deny entry to certain citizens
The proposal would constitute a significant expansion of immigration and travel restrictions during the pandemic.
Rare "boomerang" earthquake detected under Atlantic Ocean
"This was completely opposite to how we expected the earthquake to look before we started to analyze the data," one scientist said.
Bindi Irwin announces first pregnancy with husband Chandler Powell
The couple is expecting their "Baby Wildlife Warrior" next year.
Global coronavirus cases top 20 million after doubling in 45 days
The U.S. accounts for more than a quarter of the total and U.S., India and Brazil combine for more than half.
New Zealand reports first coronavirus cases in 102 days
New Zealand's prime minister said authorities found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household.
Belarus presidential challenger flees to Lithuania amid protests
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya insists she won but says she wanted to be with her kids. Belarus was hit with two nights of mass protests over the supposed election results.
Asylum officers denounce Trump rule they would be charged with enforcing
The civil servants in charge of adjudicating asylum requests said a proposed rule could place migrants eligible for protection in harm's way.
U.S. has more COVID cases than some countries have people
The U.S. has had more than 5 million coronavirus cases – that's bigger than the population of Ireland, New Zealand, Panama and others.
Lebanese PM steps down after deadly blasts and protests
Hassan Diab said he has come to the conclusion that corruption in Lebanon is "bigger than the state."
Protester dies in Belarus amid clashes with police over election
Thousands of people are protesting after the country's authoritarian leader declared victory.
Ship leaking tons of oil in Mauritius is close to splitting apart
"We are in an advanced fracturing process. The bulk carrier does not have much time ahead of it," said one scientist.
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HHS Secretary Azar casts doubt on Putin's virus vaccine claim
Alex Azar says the push to develop a COVID-19 vaccine isn't "a race to be first" and notes the supposed Russian vaccine is far from finished with its testing phases.
New Zealand racing to find source of first recent new virus cases
Officials reimpose restrictions in clampdown effort. Reemergence after 102 days may delay next month's general election.
"Fight on!": Pro-democracy media mogul released in Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai implored staffers of his Apple Daily newspaper to keep publishing the kinds of stories that infuriate Beijing – and that led to his arrest.
Putin claims Russia has developed a coronavirus vaccine
Russian president says it's proven effective during tests, but skeptics note it hasn't gone through normal Phase 3 trials.
U.S. weighing order to deny entry to certain citizens
The proposal would constitute a significant expansion of immigration and travel restrictions during the pandemic.
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Bill McKibben on national security implications of climate change
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell discusses with McKibben the current trends in climate change and how they could lead to future catastrophes, if unchecked.
What is the filibuster and why should we care: An investigation
President Obama called for eliminating the legislative filibuster last month, which could occur if Democrats retake the Senate.
Where Kamala Harris stands on the issues
The California senator has a long record as a prosecutor and U.S. senator.
Ilhan Omar wins primary against well-funded challenger
Her challenger, Antone Melton-Meaux, used the cash to paper the district and flood airwaves with his "Focused on the Fifth" message that portrayed Omar as out of touch with the district.
Cop posted "Kill em all" on protest livestream, investigation finds
The CSPD police chief chose not to fire Sergeant Wrede, calling his actions "an isolated incident of an error in judgment."
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Bill McKibben on national security implications of climate change
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell discusses with McKibben the current trends in climate change and how they could lead to future catastrophes, if unchecked.
What is the filibuster and why should we care: An investigation
President Obama called for eliminating the legislative filibuster last month, which could occur if Democrats retake the Senate.
Where Kamala Harris stands on the issues
The California senator has a long record as a prosecutor and U.S. senator.
HHS Secretary Azar casts doubt on Putin's virus vaccine claim
Alex Azar says the push to develop a COVID-19 vaccine isn't "a race to be first" and notes the supposed Russian vaccine is far from finished with its testing phases.
QAnon backer wins congressional primary in Georgia
The northwest Georgia district is a Republican-stronghold, meaning she will be the likely winner in November.
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Big Ten and Pac-12 postpone college football season
The conferences are the first of the Power Five to postpone their seasons.
Alyssa Milano says she's losing her hair after long battle with COVID-19
Milano is not the only person to report hair loss as a result of COVID-19 – many survivors have reported their hair falling out in clumps.
$100,000 offered to solve cold case of "Tiger King" star's husband
Don Lewis, who vanished a day before a scheduled trip to Costa Rica, was declared legally dead in 2002.
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger announce baby's birth
"We couldn't be happier. Both mom and baby are doing great," Pratt wrote on social media.
Power Five conferences consider cancelling 2020 football season
A Big Ten spokesperson denied reports that the conference had voted to cancel the 2020 football season and an ACC official said the conference intends to play in 2020.
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Transit officials ask Apple to help protect passengers
New York transit agency wants better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their mask.
ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Private equity wants to own your DNA
It's not like your hacked credit card number, one private expert said. You can't change your DNA.
Trump signs order to bar transactions with TikTok's parent company
It is not clear if the ban will affect the millions of U.S. users who are avid fans of the app.
Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
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Ancient "terror crocodiles" had banana-sized teeth to eat dinosaurs
The massive beasts could eat even the largest of dinosaurs — putting them at the top of the food chain.
Rare "boomerang" earthquake detected under Atlantic Ocean
"This was completely opposite to how we expected the earthquake to look before we started to analyze the data," one scientist said.
5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes North Carolina
It's the largest earthquake to hit the state since 1916. It was felt as far away as Tennessee and South Carolina.
Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Scientists discover "hell ants" killed with scythe-like jaw
A "hell ant" some 99 million years ago used its scythe-like jaws to trap a baby roach for its next meal — but then the pair got stuck in sap and were preserved for scientists to discover centuries later.
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HHS Secretary Azar casts doubt on Putin's virus vaccine claim
Alex Azar says the push to develop a COVID-19 vaccine isn't "a race to be first" and notes the supposed Russian vaccine is far from finished with its testing phases.
Putin claims Russia has developed a coronavirus vaccine
Russian president says it's proven effective during tests, but skeptics note it hasn't gone through normal Phase 3 trials.
Coronavirus may spread farther than 6 feet indoors
A classroom simulation shows how the spread of the virus is significantly cut down simply by placing ventilation near a teacher.
COVID-19 cases among children up 90% over four weeks, report says
179,990 new coronavirus cases in kids were reported across the country from July 9 to August 6.
Big Ten and Pac-12 postpone college football season
The conferences are the first of the Power Five to postpone their seasons.
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Potential Kodak deal on hold until "allegations are cleared"
Kodak's stock price slumped 31% in early trading on Monday after a government agency expressed "serious concerns."
Gilead seeks FDA approval for COVID-19 drug remdesivir
Government clearance of the emergency treatment, which will be called Veklury, would open the door to wider usage.
Transit officials ask Apple to help protect passengers
New York transit agency wants better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their mask.
Trump unemployment insurance executive order will cost states billions
Many state governments are already facing budget crunches caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
McDonald's sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships
Fast-food chain claims Steve Easterbrook covered up sexual involvement with multiple people before he was fired.
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Man punches Sesame Place worker who asked him to wear a mask
Police say they're seeking him after he punched the 17-year-old then fled park security in a car with New York plates.
100 arrested, 13 cops hurt in Chicago unrest: "Assault on our city"
Hundreds of people smashed windows, stole from stores and clashed with police in Chicago's Magnificent Mile shopping district.
17-year-old killed, 20 injured in Washington D.C. shooting
Metro police chief said that judging from gunshots being fired in multiple locations simultaneously, it appeared there were at least three shooters.
Apparent drive-by shooting wounds 9 at family gathering in park
Victims all appeared to be young and all are expected to survive, Denver police say.
Father of Michael Brown Jr. attends Breonna Taylor protest
"When you go through something like that ... traumatic, it's hard to find a balance. The only thing you want is justice," Michael Brown Sr. said in Louisville.
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NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Astronauts describe thrilling SpaceX splashdown
With a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.
SpaceX launches Starship prototype on dramatic test flight
The Starship test rocket's single Raptor engine boosted the vehicle into the sky above Boca Chica, Texas, atop a plume of flaming exhaust and billowing clouds of smoke.
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Aftermath of Beirut's deadly blast
Hundreds of tons of highly explosive material were stored in a waterfront hangar, and the blast sent a shock wave that killed at least 160 people, wounded nearly 6,000.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
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Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
White House and Congress fail to reach new stimulus deal
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
California wildfires force evacuations
Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.
Exclusive: Trump defends COVID response
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, President Trump defended his response to the coronavirus pandemic, insisting that despite long lines and long waits, testing is "working well." Mr. Trump also discussed the ongoing controversy surrounding the Confederate flag. Catherine Herridge spoke with the President at the White House.