Tahrir Square 10 years later: What happened to Egypt's revolution?
"I would have never imagined that, within 10 years, there would be less freedom in Egypt than under Mubarak's era," one pro-democracy activist tells CBS News.
"I would have never imagined that, within 10 years, there would be less freedom in Egypt than under Mubarak's era," one pro-democracy activist tells CBS News.
The referendum comes amid an unprecedented crackdown on dissent
Journalist Abderrazak Zorgui set himself on fire to protest economic problems in the North African nation
Ali Abdullah Saleh survived for decades as master of shifting alliances, but last switch proved to be his end
Hosni Mubarak ruled nation for 30 years and was accused of ordering 900 opponents killed during uprising that toppled him
Prosecutors ordered Mubarak freed on Monday, six years after he was ousted during the Arab Spring
The U.S.-led training of moderate Syrian rebels has hit a roadblock. Fighters who have left the program say they did so because the U.S. only wanted them to fight ISIS and not the Syrian regime. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Turkey and the U.S. are working together to use airstrikes against ISIS to establish a "safe zone" just north of the Syrian city of Aleppo. Holly Williams is on the ground in Turkey with the developments.
Foreign Ministry says construction workers were seized at industrial complex owned by Italian energy company Eni
The civil war raging in Yemen has killed more than 2,000 people, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels have faced off against a Saudi-led coalition. CBS News correspondent Clarissa Ward is among the first Western journalists to see the devastation in the capital city of Sanaa since the rebels took control in September. Ward reports on the toll the conflict has had on the city and its residents.
With the taking of Serte, ISIS claimed another victory in Libya -- a country left vulnerable by civil war. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams met local Libyan militias who have vowed to fight off the militants.
27-year-old Ohio State graduate, son of a prominent Muslim Brotherhood member, has been on hunger strike for over a year
Ousted President Mohammed Morsi learns his fate nearly two years after being removed by military
An Egyptian court sentenced former President Mohammed Morsi and a number of his aides to 20 years in prison on charges of killing protestors. Morsi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, came to power as the country's first democratically elected leader after the Arab Spring but was ousted in a military coup in 2013. Alex Ortiz reports from Cairo.
Fighter jets, missiles and tanks headed to Egypt for first time since 2013, when country overthrew its first democratically elected president
At least eight people are dead and dozens more hurt after attackers opened fire at a museum in Tunisia. CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN with the latest on the situation.
Egyptians, both Christians and Muslims, are mourning the deaths of their countrymen after ISIS released a graphic video appearing to show the execution of 21 Coptic Christians. Retaliation was swift, as Egyptian warplanes bombed ISIS training camps and arms depots in Libya overnight. Alex Ortiz reports from Cairo.
CBS News correspondent Holly Williams traveled to Syria, where a small group of villagers have given up their day jobs in order to fight back against ISIS. Williams met one woman who says she used to be an elementary school teacher before becoming a sniper on the front lines.
Photos and videos of Shaimaa El-Sabbagh gunned down in broad daylight during a protest have rallied large groups of women to protest against the Egyptian government. Despite the outrage, police have claimed that these images may have been "fabricated." Alex Ortiz reports from Cairo.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the peaceful transfer of power in Saudi Arabia and the not-so-peaceful overthrow of the Yemeni government.
In a discussion with Charlie Rose at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said that he is pessimistic about the conflict in Syria and that his country has paid a heavy price for the war due to the rise of ISIS. Senior Producer, Lulu Chiang; Digital Journalist Gilad Thaler.
As rebel fighters gain ground in Yemen's capital of Sanaa and threaten the power of the country's president, U.S. Navy ships are reportedly on standby to evacuate American embassy workers from Yemen. Yemen is a staunch U.S. ally, but a major base for al Qaeda. CBS News senior security contributor and former CIA deputy director Michael Morell joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington.
Missing suspect Hayat Boumeddiene in the French terror attacks is believed to be in Syria. She flew to Istanbul, Turkey, one week before her partner killed four hostages at a Kosher market in Paris. Holly Williams reports from Istanbul.
Abu Anas al-Libi, accused of involvement in 1998 bombings in Kenya, Tanzania, dies of complications from liver surgery
The Italian Coast Guard rescued more than 400 migrants left stranded at sea after their traffickers abandoned ship. This is the second time this week that the Italian Coast Guard has found a vessel packed with migrants, many of whom are believed to be Syrians desperate to leave their war-torn country.
Craig Austin Lang faces a maximum penalty of life in prison after an "international crime spree."
Several songs from "Willy's Candy Spectacular" have been released ahead of the premiere of the parody musical – including one featuring John Stamos.
Almost 2 decades after being convicted of murdering her roommate, Amanda Knox says she's heading back to court to clear her name "once and for all."
Several companies have emerged in the last few years to develop grief-related technology, where users can interact with an AI version of the deceased.
Election results show Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to continue his long reign, but with a smaller mandate than predicted.
A newborn girl found dumped in freezing conditions earlier this year has two siblings who were also abandoned in previous years, a court has been told.
North Korea's recent launch of trash-carrying balloons drew a vow from South Korea of "unbearable" retaliation.
China hails its lunar probe mission as a success after unfurling a Chinese flag on the far side of the moon and collecting rock and soil samples.
Yolanda Sanchez Figueroa's murder comes after Claudia Sheinbaum's landslide victory injected hope for change in a country riven by gender-based violence.
Craig Austin Lang faces a maximum penalty of life in prison after an "international crime spree."
Charges were filed by the Wisconsin attorney general against three allies to former President Donald Trump related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Several songs from "Willy's Candy Spectacular" have been released ahead of the premiere of the parody musical – including one featuring John Stamos.
President Biden is taking executive action to authorize U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims.
The fish are known to be "exceptionally slimy" and can live out of water for days at a time.
Several companies have emerged in the last few years to develop grief-related technology, where users can interact with an AI version of the deceased.
Recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at regional grocery chain's stores in eight states.
Here are the types of bags customers are barred from bringing into stores with them.
Poppi prebiotic soda is not as "gut healthy" as VNGR Beverage's advertising would lead one to believe, lawsuit alleges.
More than 5,800 postal workers were bitten by dogs last year, with the average insurance claim topping $64,000, according to the USPS.
Charges were filed by the Wisconsin attorney general against three allies to former President Donald Trump related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
President Biden is taking executive action to authorize U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims.
Not many people get to be on the House floor during a congressional meeting, so when Rep. John Rose's 6-year-old son got the opportunity, he made sure it was memorable.
The race in red Montana between Sen. Jon Tester and entrepreneur Tim Sheehy is expected to be among the most competitive and costly this cycle, as Democrats fight to hold onto the Senate seat — and their majority.
The source of a single $64 million donation in 2020 used to help Joe Biden defeat Donald Trump remains a mystery.
Recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at regional grocery chain's stores in eight states.
Texas radio host Ryan Hamilton believes confusion over state laws caused unnecessary and painful delays as doctors navigated how to treat his wife's incomplete miscarriage.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States — and new projections show it may become even more common in the next 30 years, according to the American Heart Association.
With more seniors in the U.S. than ever before, CBS News has been taking a look at a growing trend in nursing homes: many are now backed by profit-seeking investors. Lisa Ling has part two of our investigation into claims these facilities may have neglected patients in pursuit of profits.
Poppi prebiotic soda is not as "gut healthy" as VNGR Beverage's advertising would lead one to believe, lawsuit alleges.
Craig Austin Lang faces a maximum penalty of life in prison after an "international crime spree."
Several songs from "Willy's Candy Spectacular" have been released ahead of the premiere of the parody musical – including one featuring John Stamos.
Almost 2 decades after being convicted of murdering her roommate, Amanda Knox says she's heading back to court to clear her name "once and for all."
Several companies have emerged in the last few years to develop grief-related technology, where users can interact with an AI version of the deceased.
Election results show Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to continue his long reign, but with a smaller mandate than predicted.
Several songs from "Willy's Candy Spectacular" have been released ahead of the premiere of the parody musical – including one featuring John Stamos.
The awards honor fan favorites across more than 30 categories. See the full list of nominees.
Actor Dakota Fanning talks about taking on a new role, starring in her first horror movie as an adult. In "The Watchers," she plays Mina, a 28-year-old artist who becomes trapped in an Irish forest with three strangers, and they're stalked by mysterious creatures.
"CBS Mornings" revealed some of the nominees for the 2024 Kids' Choice Awards. The awards honor fan favorites across categories including movies, TV, music, sports and more.
Colson Whitehead has won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction twice. The bestselling author of 11 books, Whitehead talks about "Crook Manifesto," the second in his "Harlem Trilogy," and how his life has impacted the series.
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
Last week, Ticketmaster confirmed it was hacked. The group claiming to be behind the breach said it stole the data of some 560 million customers and offered to sell those details for half a million dollars on the dark web. CBS News reporter Zak Hudak has more.
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.
A CBS News analysis found the sham news websites published dozens of false claims over the past two weeks alone.
What was to be the maiden launch of the Boeing Starliner with astronauts on board was halted yet again Saturday, this time less than four minutes before liftoff, when a computer system triggered an automatic hold. A launch last month was also canceled due to various issues. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
China hails its lunar probe mission as a success after unfurling a Chinese flag on the far side of the moon and collecting rock and soil samples.
A new report says pollution is a greater global health threat than war, terrorism, addiction or disease. According to data from a coalition of researchers, pollution was responsible for 8.8 million premature deaths between 2015 and 2022. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to unpack the findings.
The British journalist and author of "Midnight in Chernobyl" returns with his exhaustively-researched new book about the 1986 space shuttle disaster.
A recent study from the University of Washington suggests that rising summer temperatures threaten triploid oysters, specifically bred in the 1970s to be more resilient to harsher environments. Despite that, researchers found that triploids die nearly 2.5 times faster than other oysters when under heat stress. Neil Thompson, geneticist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.
Craig Austin Lang faces a maximum penalty of life in prison after an "international crime spree."
Witnesses for the prosecution are beginning to testify in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial. President Biden's son faces charges for lying about his drug consumption while purchasing a gun. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Almost 2 decades after being convicted of murdering her roommate, Amanda Knox says she's heading back to court to clear her name "once and for all."
Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann is expected to be charged in connection with a fifth killing, sources said. Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to killing four of the 11 women whose remains were found on Long Island's Gilgo Beach more than a decade ago. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
The boy and his mother were going back to their vehicle when a woman ran at them with a knife, police said.
China hails its lunar probe mission as a success after unfurling a Chinese flag on the far side of the moon and collecting rock and soil samples.
You may have heard that six planets were set to align in a rare "parade of planets" this morning. Experts say it wasn't the "spectacular celestial event" you were promised – and shared when you should really watch.
The spacecraft, part of the Chang'e moon exploration program, will collect soil and rock samples.
The second attempt to send Boeing's Starliner crew capsule into orbit was canceled just minutes before it was set to launch on Saturday.
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were initially cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
President Biden is signing an executive order Tuesday that will allow U.S. immigration officials to quickly reject and deport migrants without processing their asylum claims. The order will be triggered when the average number of daily crossings exceeds 2,500. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down how the order would work.
Witnesses for the prosecution are beginning to testify in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial. President Biden's son faces charges for lying about his drug consumption while purchasing a gun. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears set to serve for a third term, but will be forced to create a coalition government with smaller parties. Richard Rossow, the senior adviser and chair of U.S.-India Policy Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with more.
Health officials in Los Angeles have confirmed the first positive sample of the West Nile virus in the area taken from a mosquito trap. Infectious disease physician Dr. Amesh Adalja joined CBS News to discuss how to protect yourself from mosquitoes.
An extreme heat wave is expected in California this week with temperatures in the state's Central Valley set to soar above 100 degrees. The Corral Fire in the area has already burned more than 14,000 acres and is now at least 85% contained. CBS News Sacramento reporter Sakura Gray has more.