Benghazi timeline: How the attack unfolded
CBS News-compiled account of deadly consulate assault on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi on Sept. 11, 2012
U.S. Compound Attack in Benghazi
White House to give senators Benghazi documents
Administration agrees to hand over documents to Intelligence Committee after GOP makes it condition for voting on CIA director
Republicans ask Clinton to turn over info on Benghazi
Three congressional leaders say they have unanswered questions about the attack on the U.S. consulate
Westerners warned to leave Benghazi after threat
U.K., Germany and Netherlands urge citizens to leave Libyan city after unspecified "imminent threat" against Westerners
Expert: Libya's security not better since Benghazi
North Africa expert tells CBS Radio News Libyan gov't not effectively finding solutions to build up national army, police force
Sec. Clinton fires back over Benghazi
Angry, tearful, defiant secretary answers questions about deaths of 4 Americans in Libya
Hillary Clinton to testify on Benghazi Jan. 23
The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee announced her appearance, which was rescheduled due to her recent illness
Lawyer: Tunisia releases lone Benghazi suspect
Only person held in connection to Sept. 11 attack on U.S. diplomatic post in Libya conditionally released due to lack of evidence
Benghazi attack: Bipartisan report spreads blame
Senate Homeland Security Committee says State Dept., Pentagon, White House all fell short in providing security at diplomatic compound
State Dept. budget issues raised at Benghazi hearing
While the State Department accepted blame for security failings in Benghazi, some also pointed to its limited budget
Clinton to testify on Benghazi in January
House Foreign Affairs Committee announced today that Clinton has committed to testify "before mid-January"
Hillary Clinton to testify on Benghazi
Secretary of State will testify on Capitol Hill next week as part of continuing investigation into September 11th attacks against the U.S. consulate in Benghazi
Security changes underway across U.S. outposts
A new high-threat unit will oversee posts in 17 dangerous locations like Libya
Sen. Kerry: Clinton to testify on Benghazi attack report
Sen. John Kerry: Secretary of State Clinton has agreed to testify before a Senate committee about an independent report on the deadly Sept. 11 attack
Lawmakers still after answers on Benghazi
Independent review panel's report detailed what was wrong in Libya, and sent heads rolling -- now lawmakers want an explanation
After Benghazi report, questions remain at State Dept.
An independent review highly critical of State Dept.'s handling of Benghazi security has led to four resignations
State Dept. officials resign following Benghazi report
Eric Boswell, the head of diplomatic security, and three other State Dept. officials are resigning following critical report on Benghazi attack
State Dept. officials resign after Benghazi report
A report called security at the U.S. post in Benghazi "grossly inadequate to deal with the attack"
Panel: "Systemic" failures at State in Benghazi attack
Independent probe of State Dept. mistakes in Benghazi attack doesn't blame one person or cite any specific violation
Benghazi suspect sets conditions for FBI grilling
Tunisian "strongly suspected" of being involved in deadly Libya attack doesn't want to be interrogated on police premises
Republicans: Obama officials stonewalling on Benghazi
GOP congressmen accuse White House officials of witholding key evidence relevant to Benghazi investigation
Susan Rice defends initial comments on Benghazi
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. said she was clear that original theory about spontaneous protest was "preliminary" and subject to change
McCain, Graham soften on Susan Rice attacks
GOP senators say they're willing to listen to Rice's side of what happened in the wake of terrorist strikes in Benghazi, Libya
Amb. Rice defends Benghazi comments for first time
Rice said she made it clear her comments were based on "preliminary" information
White House won't release images from Benghazi
White House does not respond to CBS News request despite president's promise to provide "every bit of information that we have"
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"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
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Record trove of Viking Age coins found in Norway
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Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla off Greek coast, activists say
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Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss
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Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
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Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
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Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss
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Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel
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Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
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House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
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Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
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Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack
"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
The U.S. Justice Department accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials of working with the notorious Sinaloa cartel.
Record trove of Viking Age coins found in Norway
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David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
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Cole Allen to remain in jail ahead of trial
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Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
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Officials release apparent Cole Allen photos
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New memo detail Cole Allen's movements
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New Orleans sheriff indicted after investigation into escape of 10 inmates
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
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