Jill Biden seeks more aid for East Africa in visit to drought-stricken region
"Obviously, you can see the drought here, how bad it is," the first lady told reporters afterward.
"Obviously, you can see the drought here, how bad it is," the first lady told reporters afterward.
A formal famine declaration is expected in the coming weeks, but desperate families are already burying their malnourished children as aid workers plead for help.
Growing famine and ongoing conflicts in four African countries have fueled the worst humanitarian crisis in 70 years, according to the United Nations. Fred Meylan, program manager for the humitarian group Geneva Call, spoke to CBSN about how the situation became so dire.
As Debora Patta reports, not everyone at the drop zone can get their hands on needed food
“We have to learn about each other again. It's been bad, but now I can be with them always,” mother says
As Trump admin. aims to cut aid money and millions face famine, U.N. warns starving youth "susceptible to radicalization"
"We are facing the largest humanitarian crisis since the creation of the United Nations," U.N. humanitarian chief says
One million children in South Sudan are in desperate need of food, yet violence prevents aid from delivery
As South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, is roiled by civil war and famine, more than 100,000 people face starvation. Debora Patta reports from a childrens' hospital in Juba, the nation's capital, which is struggling to treat the most vulnerable.
This week on 60 Minutes, Scott Pelley reports from South Sudan on the famine emergency that has been declared and sees firsthand the urgent need for relief
South Sudan, the world's youngest country established less than six years ago, is one of the planet's least-developed countries. Violence has displaced more than two million people since 2013, leading to famine. CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley, who traveled to the east African country with "60 Minutes," joins "CBS This Morning" to share what he witnessed.
In South Sudan, 5M people don't know where their next meal is coming from and, of them, 100,000 are starving and face death. If not for humanitarian efforts, millions could die. Scott Pelley reports.
In South Sudan, 5M people don't know where their next meal is coming from and, of them, 100,000 are starving and face death. If not for humanitarian efforts, millions could die
60 Minutes producers describe "one of the worst places on the planet" after a trip to South Sudan to report on famine and food aid
60 Minutes producers describe "one of the worst places on the planet" after a trip to South Sudan to report on famine and food aid
Civil war, poverty and drought have more than 20 million people on the brink of starvation in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen. President Trump's proposed cuts in foreign aid could hit them hard. Reporting from South Sudan in a 60 Minutes report airing Sunday, Scott Pelly shows us how the U.N.'s "World Food Program" is struggling to meet the dire need for food there.
A civil war has created a massive humanitarian crisis compounded by a famine in the world's youngest nation. Scott Pelley reports this Sunday
Three countries impacted by Trump's travel ban are among four nations on the brink of starvation
In search of relief, the hungry walk for miles, but without enough food to go around, vast stretches of Africa and the Middle East are now on the brink of famine. While the causes vary by country, war and poverty have been haunting these nations for years. The United Nations says it has just 2 percent of the $5.6 billion needed to avoid disaster. Tony Dokoupil reports.
The United Nations needs $4.4B by the end of the month to combat hunger and famine -- but only $90M has been collected so far
A famine has been declared in parts of South Sudan after years of civil war and economic turmoil. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Jamie Yuccas have more.
Eighteen-year-old Saida Ahmad Baghili is a stark reminder of a growing humanitarian crisis in Yemen
Sebastian Rich has documented the worst the world has to offer, so watching Nyajima-Guet come back to life was a welcome change
A 4-year-old girl's will to live and efforts to help her do it thaw the heart of war-weary photographer Sebastian Rich
A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a degree firing the country's interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.
The plane, bound for the Chinese city of Shenzhen with 249 passengers and 16 crew members, landed safely after dumping fuel over the sea.
Cease-fire talks mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt have repeatedly stalled, as have parallel efforts by the U.S. and others to halt the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Police detained people in Amsterdam for taking part in a demonstration that was outlawed after violent clashes targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has long been used to combat compression sickness in divers. But at a hospital in Israel they're using it to address a very different malady - post-traumatic stress disorder - for military veterans and survivors of terror attacks.
The military says it only targets militants, whom it accuses of hiding among civilians in homes and shelters.
Queretaro, the capital of Queretaro state, is considered one of the safer cities in Mexico, which has been plagued by years of drug cartel-related violence.
Remembrance Sunday is a totemic event in the U.K., with the monarch leading senior royals, political leaders, and envoys from the Commonwealth countries in laying wreaths at the Cenotaph
In mid-October, Steven Douglas Lloyd of Knoxville was found dead in a staged bear attack that was allegedly linked to Nicholas Wayne Hamlett.
Trump's promises of mass deportation and tougher border policies appealed to many American voters. But his election has also caused fear and uncertainty among migrants desperate to enter the U.S.
A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a degree firing the country's interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job.
Rep. Ro Khanna said Democrats "need to be emphasizing the economic issues" after bruising defeats in the 2024 election.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bill Hagerty and Rep. Ro Khanna join Margaret Brennan.
The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.
Donald Trump reiterated he doesn't intend to sell his stock in Trump Media, and called for an investigation into short sellers.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
Following the 2024 presidential election results, President Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition of power.
President-elect Donald Trump has offered N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik the job of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and she has accepted the offer, they told the New York Post Sunday night.
President-elect Donald Trump says Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as "border czar" in his incoming administration.
Trump's promises of mass deportation and tougher border policies appealed to many American voters. But his election has also caused fear and uncertainty among migrants desperate to enter the U.S.
There are a few new members-elect of Congress who do not intend to go unnoticed in the 119th Congress.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has long been used to combat compression sickness in divers. But at a hospital in Israel they're using it to address a very different malady - post-traumatic stress disorder - for military veterans and survivors of terror attacks.
The demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a flood of fake drugs hitting the market. However, these counterfeit medicines can be harmful to people's health. Tom Hanson has more.
Republicans' newly won control of the Senate may have buoyed Kennedy's odds of a role in the Trump administration.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Worried about slipping into the winter blues? A "dopamine menu" could help. Experts explain how, along with ideas to get started.
A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a degree firing the country's interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.
The plane, bound for the Chinese city of Shenzhen with 249 passengers and 16 crew members, landed safely after dumping fuel over the sea.
Cease-fire talks mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt have repeatedly stalled, as have parallel efforts by the U.S. and others to halt the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Police detained people in Amsterdam for taking part in a demonstration that was outlawed after violent clashes targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club.
Judith Jameson, the acclaimed dancer who went on to become the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died. She was 81. Shanelle Kaul takes a look at her legacy.
The "Cheers" actor's new series is the Netflix comedy "A Man on the Inside," in which he plays a retired widower-turned-investigator who goes undercover in a nursing home.
"Cheers" actor Ted Danson's latest series is the Netflix comedy "A Man on the Inside," in which he plays a retired widower-turned-investigator who goes undercover in a nursing home. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Danson and series creator Mike Schur ("The Good Place") about how the show takes a clear-eyed look at aging. Danson also talks about aging gracefully, living life fully as long as you can, and why he feels "complete" in his life now.
In 1982 Martha Stewart published her first book, "Entertaining." Now, the lifestyle entrepreneur has released her 100th, "Martha: The Cookbook," which contains some of her favorite recipes. She demonstrates for "Sunday Morning" viewers how to prepare two of them: Alexis's Chopped Salad, and Potato and Buttermilk Soup.
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of a music giant: producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones, who died last Sunday at age 91.
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
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.
In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between technology and heritage on "60 Minutes."
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
President-elect Donald Trump's victory clears the way for him to deliver on his campaign promises to dismantle many of President Biden's marquee climate policies. CBS News national environment correspondent David Schechter joins to examine what U.S. climate policy could look like under Trump.
Authorities are working to contain a massive wildfire in Southern California. The Mountain Fire has burned over 20,000 acres of land in Ventura County, around 65 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports.
Victims thought to be female were male and not related to one another, showing "the story that was long spun around these individuals" was wrong, researchers said.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
In mid-October, Steven Douglas Lloyd of Knoxville was found dead in a staged bear attack that was allegedly linked to Nicholas Wayne Hamlett.
At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in a shooting at Alabama's Tuskegee University. The shooting occurred as the school was wrapping up its 100th homecoming week. Jason Allen reports.
Queretaro, the capital of Queretaro state, is considered one of the safer cities in Mexico, which has been plagued by years of drug cartel-related violence.
One person was killed and more than a dozen others were injured at Tuskegee University in Alabama early Sunday, the university said. Some of those injured are students.
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Across the country, voters shifted to the right, making Donald Trump the first Republican president in 20 years to win the popular vote. CBS News pollster Anthony Salvanto explains why.
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto join Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to dissect data and results from the 2024 election.
Judith Jameson, the acclaimed dancer who went on to become the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died. She was 81. Shanelle Kaul takes a look at her legacy.
Climate scientists say 2024 is likely to be the hottest year ever on record. The announcement comes just ahead of the COP29 climate summit. Tina Kraus reports.
Russia and Ukraine carried out their largest drone attacks on each other since the beginning of the war. Chris Livesay reports.