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."
Afghanistan: The New Reality
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.
Attack on Chinese in Afghanistan shows Taliban allies coming under fire
First it was a suicide bomber outside the Russian embassy, then an attempt on the Pakistani ambassador's life, and now a hotel used by Chinese nationals has been attacked.
Taliban carries out 1st public execution since retaking Afghanistan
The extremists have made it clear that they'll bring back all of the brutal policies they were known for before being ousted with the U.S.-led invasion of 2001.
Winter under the Taliban: Families struggle without work, warmth, or hope
"If he makes money, we eat. If he doesn't, we don't," one mother told CBS News, referring to the family's new breadwinner, her 11-year-old son.
As Taliban doles out lashings, crackdown on Afghan women and girls continues
Public beatings, unexplained arrests of female activists and a litany of new restrictions are all part of the Taliban's bid "to forcefully silence women."
Opium production increases 32% in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
The Taliban has banned all drug production and insists the report is "not true," but with people starving, the U.N. says "Afghan farmers are trapped in the illicit opiate economy."
Taliban blocks women from college subjects deemed "too difficult"
"These oppressors and enemies of women don't even let us study what book we want," one young student told CBS News through tears.
Deadly blast tears through mosque near Afghan Interior Ministry
The blast comes just days after a suicide bombing killed dozens in a Kabul classroom, including 46 girls and women.
Women brave "brutal" Taliban response to protest "genocide" in Afghanistan
A bloody attack on young women from an oppressed ethnic group sparked protests. The response shows "how scared" the Taliban is of "women's voices."
Deadly suicide blast tears through packed Kabul school hall
Hundreds of "students were preparing for an exam when a suicide bomber struck," a police spokesman said, with most victims said to be young women.
American Mark Frerichs freed in prisoner swap with Taliban
The Taliban said the exchange could start a "new era" in U.S.-Taliban relations.
Terrorist attack victims ask Biden for help with frozen Afghan funds
They said his earlier decision to leave the decision to a New York court has created "vicious infighting" among victims.
U.S. frees $3.5 billion in frozen funds to help Afghan people
The Afghan Fund will distribute some of the $3.5 billion in Afghan central bank reserves that were frozen after the U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover last year.
DHS lacked "critical data" when vetting Afghan evacuees, watchdog finds
Officials "did not always have critical data to properly screen, vet, or inspect the evacuees," according to an inspector general report first obtained by CBS News.
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Credit Suisse shares slide after UBS buys it for $3.2 billion
"Only time will tell how this shotgun wedding is received," one analyst said of merger uniting the Swiss banks.
American held hostage since 2016 in West Africa released
Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker, was taken from his home in Abalak, Niger, in 2016.
Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, war-weary Iraqis find hope
Western forces quickly toppled Saddam Hussein's regime, but the invasion sparked a devastating civil war and gave rise to ISIS, so optimism has been hard to come by.
Somalia drought blamed for some 43,000 deaths, half of them children
The war in Ukraine and a fight against domestic terrorists have worsened the nightmare in the east African nation, and the "crisis is far from over."
China's Xi visits Moscow to meet with Putin as Ukraine war rages
Xi reportedly said he was confident his visit would boost the two nations' "comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation in a new era."
Video shows huge World War II anti-ship mine being destroyed
Authorities sounded emergency sirens to mark the removal of the bomb with 1,500-pounds of explosives.
7 killed in shootout as gunmen ambush soldiers in Mexico
A military unit "was the target of an attack by approximately 18 armed civilians aboard two vehicles," according to an army report.
Sunken "narco-sub" found in Spain after sub with dead bodies found in Colombia
Similar drug-smuggling crafts have been discovered off Central and South America, but they aren't very common in Europe.
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4 found guilty of conspiracy in third Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial
They were convicted of conspiracy and obstruction charges stemming from the attack on the U.S. Capitol in the latest trial involving members of the far-right group.
SVB and First Republic's problems aren't going away. Here's why.
About 190 banks could fail if even half of their uninsured depositors withdraw their money, a new study finds.
Philadelphia reaches $9.25 million settlement with George Floyd protesters
Protesters filed a class action suit against Philadelphia alleging "physical and emotional injuries" caused by the city's response to demonstrations on May 31 and June 1, 2020.
90-year-old tortoise named Mr. Pickles welcomes three babies
Mr. Pickles, the oldest animal at the zoo, and his longtime companion, Mrs. Pickles, haven't welcomed a baby since 1997.
Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence react to Trump's claim that he'll be arrested
Trump and his campaign have begun fundraising on the possibility of his indictment and have highlighted the delayed reaction from the 2024 field.
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SVB and First Republic's problems aren't going away. Here's why.
About 190 banks could fail if even half of their uninsured depositors withdraw their money, a new study finds.
Banks are running scared. Is the Fed about to make things worse?
Inflation's still high, but analysts warn that further rate hikes from the Fed could lead more more banks to topple.
Biden issues first veto, rejecting GOP-led bill to reverse investing rule
The resolution would have nixed a Labor Department rule over how retirement plan managers pick investments.
Amazon to lay off 9,000 employees — on top of 18K in January
The company announced a second round of layoffs to cope with "the uncertain economy," CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo.
Credit Suisse shares slide after UBS buys it for $3.2 billion
"Only time will tell how this shotgun wedding is received," one analyst said of merger uniting the Swiss banks.
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4 found guilty of conspiracy in third Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial
They were convicted of conspiracy and obstruction charges stemming from the attack on the U.S. Capitol in the latest trial involving members of the far-right group.
Philadelphia reaches $9.25 million settlement with George Floyd protesters
Protesters filed a class action suit against Philadelphia alleging "physical and emotional injuries" caused by the city's response to demonstrations on May 31 and June 1, 2020.
Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence react to Trump's claim that he'll be arrested
Trump and his campaign have begun fundraising on the possibility of his indictment and have highlighted the delayed reaction from the 2024 field.
Banks are running scared. Is the Fed about to make things worse?
Inflation's still high, but analysts warn that further rate hikes from the Fed could lead more more banks to topple.
Biden issues first veto, rejecting GOP-led bill to reverse investing rule
The resolution would have nixed a Labor Department rule over how retirement plan managers pick investments.
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I knew little about IVF and infertility. Then it became my life. Here's my story.
I had my son at 40 before going through IVF and four rounds of egg retrieval. Now at 43, I'm 22 weeks pregnant with a girl.
"Facing Fertility" Part 1: The reality of IVF
Our "Facing Fertility" series sets out to educate people about reproductive hurdles and give voice to the many women and men who suffer in silence with infertility. We take a look at the reality of in-vitro fertilization, or IVF. Nikki Battiste reports.
Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
Military pilots, ground crews face higher rates of cancer, study says
The data had long been sought by retired aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.
California announces plan to produce $30 insulin
The product is not expected on store shelves until at least next year.
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Credit Suisse shares slide after UBS buys it for $3.2 billion
"Only time will tell how this shotgun wedding is received," one analyst said of merger uniting the Swiss banks.
American held hostage since 2016 in West Africa released
Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker, was taken from his home in Abalak, Niger, in 2016.
Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, war-weary Iraqis find hope
Western forces quickly toppled Saddam Hussein's regime, but the invasion sparked a devastating civil war and gave rise to ISIS, so optimism has been hard to come by.
Somalia drought blamed for some 43,000 deaths, half of them children
The war in Ukraine and a fight against domestic terrorists have worsened the nightmare in the east African nation, and the "crisis is far from over."
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Bruce Willis celebrates 68th birthday with family after dementia diagnosis
Demi Moore, Willis' ex-wife, shared a video of their family celebrating the actor.
Adam Sandler receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Sandler was celebrated by fellow comics and actors, including Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock and Conan O'Brien.
Al Franken returns to late-night comedy with stint as "Daily Show" host
The former senator and "SNL" writer says an abundance of news makes his return to late-night easier.
Lance Reddick's wife, Stephanie Reddick, posts tribute to late actor
Stephanie Reddick also thanked her late husband's many fans, especially those who knew him from the "Destiny" video game series.
NPR's Ari Shapiro on the intimacy of storytelling
In his new memoir, "The Best Strangers in the World," the co-host of "All Things Considered" explains how storytelling plays out in his roles as journalist and singer.
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Twitter's press email is automatically "pooping" on the media
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
TikTok parent company under investigation
The Justice Department is investigating TikTok's parent company for possibly spying on American citizens, including journalists, CBS News has confirmed. The popular app is owned by China-based ByteDance. Forbes technology reporter Emily Baker-White said the company improperly accessed her data, and she joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Meta launches paid verification subscription service in U.S.
The launch comes the same week that the company laid off about 10,000 workers.
DOJ investigating TikTok parent company for possible spying on U.S. citizens
News of the probe comes as U.S. lawmakers have ramped up calls for action against the widely popular social media app.
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Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
Wet weather in West will bring drought relief
NOAA's U.S. spring outlook predicts more wet weather will help improve the severe drought across the Western United States. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBS News to discuss.
Notre Dame fire exposes long-hidden secret inside Paris landmark
It was not clear how the builders "dared — and succeeded — in putting up such thin walls to such a height," the author of a study about the cathedral said.
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4 found guilty of conspiracy in third Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial
They were convicted of conspiracy and obstruction charges stemming from the attack on the U.S. Capitol in the latest trial involving members of the far-right group.
Suspects wanted for painting swastikas on Nashville homes
At one of the targeted homes, one of the suspects spray-painted a Ring camera, which still recorded the suspect tearing down a flag the family had on their porch.
3 men found guilty in 2018 murder of rapper XXXTentacion
A jury in Broward County, Florida, returned guilty verdicts today for all three men on trial for robbing and killing the late artist.
Dentist accused of poisoning wife in "complex and calculated murder"
Investigators say Craig drove his wife to a hospital because she was complaining of "severe headaches and dizziness."
Suspect arrested after shooting at Texas high school
The school was locked down Monday morning while police investigated. Two students were being treated for injuries.
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Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
Scientists discover volcanic activity on Venus
NASA's Magellan spacecraft collected images of the planet's surface between 1990 and 1992, and researchers recently searched that data to study the possible activity of the volcanoes in the terrain.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
SpaceX cargo ship docks with space station
The spacecraft delivered more than 3 tons of equipment and supplies, including fresh fruit for the space station crew.
NASA's new moonwalking spacesuit unveiled
NASA and Axiom Space are unveiling the design of the new spacesuit that will be worn by the next man and first woman to land on the moon as part of the Artemis III mission. Mark Strassmann traveled to Houston to get a sneak peek of the new suit.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
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The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Michelle Renee case evidence: Kidnapped and threatened with dynamite
A look into the evidence from the 2000 hostage situation and bank robbery that changed a mother and daughter's lives.
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Mom surprised by 3 sons on birthday
A mom named LaDonna Lively received three huge gifts for her 60th birthday — her three sons. They flew in from California, Texas and Chicago to surprise her during her birthday weekend in Nashville, and she was shocked each time one showed up.
Injured deputy walks daughter down aisle
Master Deputy Harold "Hal" Davis was seriously injured when a tree limb fell on him in 2022, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. He was temporarily paralyzed and received a year of intense physical therapy. Earlier this month, he reached his goal – walking his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day.
90-year-old tortoise welcomes three babies
A 90-year-old tortoise named Mr. Pickles, the oldest animal at the Houston Zoo, just welcomed three new hatchlings with his longtime partner, Mrs. Pickles. Their new babies are named Dill, Gherkin and Jalapeño.
What's next in N.Y. Trump investigation?
The grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump is expected to hear from at least one more witness in the investigation into whether then-candidate Trump falsified business records to hide campaign finance violations for payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson join us with more.
Layoffs, bank failures weigh on Fed
CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Tony Dokoupil are joined by Sultan Megjhi, the former chief investment officer of the FDIC, to discuss the issues weighing on the Federal Reserve as it considers its next move on interest rates.