Boko Haram suicide bombers stage deadliest attack in months
Nigerian police say at least 19 killed in attack targeting civilian defense force, and those gathered to mourn them
Nigeria In Turmoil
Islamic extremists storm village, kidnap women and children
Resident of southeast Niger village say militants rode in on horses and camels, killed 9 and kidnapped dozens more
Parents still waiting to see girls released by Boko Haram
"I really want to see my daughter, but I can't come unless with government invitation," says one father
New details on exchange that led to 82 Chibok schoolgirls' release
Freed young women were flown Sunday by military helicopters to meet Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari
Terror group's plan to attack American embassy thwarted
Nigerian security officials say ring had "perfected plans to attack the UK and American embassies and other Western interests" in capital
Troops stop pair of teen female suicide bombers
Nigerian Islamic extremist group Boko Haram has used scores of women and girls as young as 7 as suicide bombers.
Nigeria admits to mistakenly killing dozens of refugees
This is believed to be the first time the Nigerian military has admitted to accidental killings, something villagers have complained of often
Nigeria's freed Chibok girls are kept silent
Most of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped in 2014 remain in captivity, and the few who have been freed are not completely free
Boko Haram is crushed, Nigeria's president declares
But there are indications Nigeria is unlikely to see suicide bombings and village attacks end anytime soon
Boko Haram reportedly on rampage near site of girls' abduction
After Nigerian army chief declares Islamic extremists "defeated," local leaders say militants burning and looting villages
21 schoolgirls freed by Islamic extremists after 2 years
Some 197 of the Chibok girls, kidnapped from village in northern Nigeria by Boko Haram militants, remain missing
As refugee children starve to death, Nigeria probes theft of food aid
Children who escaped Boko Haram’s Islamic insurgency now are dying of starvation in refugee camps
Nigerian army claims strike on terror leader as Kerry arrives
Military says Boko Haram leader, who's death has been prematurely reported before, "fatally wounded"
New video allegedly shows kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls
Boko Haram says some of the 218 schoolgirls it kidnapped have been killed in airstrikes; terrorists demand prisoner swap
ISIS announces new Boko Haram leader
Announcement may indicates coup by Boko Haram breakaway group known for kidnapping foreigners, analyst says
Top Nigerian cyber-scammer arrested
Accused of scamming $60 million from companies around world including the United States, Interpol says
U.N. suspends aid to parts of Nigeria due to Boko Haram threat
More than 500,000 people suffering "catastrophic humanitarian crisis" in dangerous-to-reach areas
Nigerian army claims rescue of 2nd "Chibok girl"
But claim questioned amid confusion over name given by military, as criticism mounts over gov't handling of 1st girl rescued
Traumatized teen brings new hope for schoolgirls' families
After 2 years captive with Boko Haram militants, young Nigerian woman could provide valuable info on status of classmates
1st of kidnapped schoolgirls found alive
More than 2 years ago, Boko Haram Islamic extremists abducted hundreds of girls from a boarding school in a northern Nigerian village
Babies dying in illegal Nigerian detentions, monitor says
African nation's fight against Islamic extremists includes mass illegal incarcerations that are deadly for all, Amnesty International says
American U.N. envoy's motorcade strikes boy in Cameroon
Samantha Power had traveled to the region to visit the front lines in the war against Boko Haram
Two years after hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls were abducted by the Boko Haram militant group
Two years after hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls were abducted by the Boko Haram militant group, a new video shows several of the victims still alive.
Video appears to show some kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls alive
More than 200 girls have not been heard from since the mass abduction by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram two years ago
Why are world powers unable to stop Boko Haram?
Two years after the Islamic militant group kidnapped 276 Nigerian schoolgirls, the situation in the region has only gotten worse
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Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump, and a post-Cold War world still divided
After a childhood behind the Iron Curtain, Angela Merkel served as Chancellor of a united Germany for 16 years, becoming the most powerful woman in the world while dealing with its most powerful men. She talks about her new book, "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021."
Putin OKs record Russian defense spending budget as EU officials visit Kyiv
According to what was posted on a government website, 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion) were allocated for national defense, around 32.5% of the budget.
Stowaway who flew from NYC to Paris creates disturbance on return flight
The woman was removed from the Delta flight by French law enforcement prior to takeoff Saturday, CBS News learned.
Hamas releases propaganda video showing Israeli-American hostage
Edan Alexander grew up in New Jersey and was a soldier in the Israeli military when Hamas militants attacked on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023.
Syrian insurgents push into Aleppo in a major setback for Assad
Insurgents were filmed outside police headquarters, in the city center, and outside the Aleppo citadel.
Israel says it struck weapons smuggling sites on Syria-Lebanon border
Meanwhile, an Israeli strike in Gaza hit a car, killing five people, including employees of World Central Kitchen. Israel's military said it targeted a WCK worker who it said was part of the Oct. 7 attack.
Trudeau travels to Florida to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The Canadian prime minister earlier cautioned that imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian products would only raise prices for Americans and hurt American businesses.
Book excerpt: "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021" by Angela Merkel
The former Chancellor of Germany writes about two lives: her early years growing up under a Communist-controlled police state in East Germany, and her years as leader of a nation reunited following the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Book excerpt: "The Barn" by Wright Thompson
The author's New York Times bestseller explores the culture of silence that enveloped the Mississippi Delta over the 1955 murder of Emmett Till.
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Trump's decision to tap Kash Patel for FBI director sends shockwaves
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Trump taps Massad Boulos to be senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs
President-elect Donald Trump picked Massad Boulos for senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. The Lebanese billionaire is his youngest daughter's father-in-law.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 1, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Ted Cruz and Alex Padilla join Major Garrett.
President Biden fulfills pledge to visit Africa with trip to Angola this week
President Biden will travel to Angola this week, becoming the first sitting president to do so and following through on a years-long pledge to visit sub-Saharan Africa.
Sen. Alex Padilla says Donald Trump has "has it in for California"
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California said there's "a lot of reason for concern" for the second Trump administration "if the first administration is any indicator."
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Southwest says it will end cabin service earlier to reduce injuries
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries.
S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
What's open on Black Friday, from the post office to the stock market
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
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Protests in Georgia leave over 40 hospitalized as EU talks suspended
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament Saturday night, throwing stones and setting off fireworks, while police deployed water cannons and tear gas.
Trump's decision to tap Kash Patel for FBI director sends shockwaves
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Trump taps Massad Boulos to be senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs
President-elect Donald Trump picked Massad Boulos for senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. The Lebanese billionaire is his youngest daughter's father-in-law.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 1, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Ted Cruz and Alex Padilla join Major Garrett.
President Biden fulfills pledge to visit Africa with trip to Angola this week
President Biden will travel to Angola this week, becoming the first sitting president to do so and following through on a years-long pledge to visit sub-Saharan Africa.
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Jane Fonda with a secret of aging well
A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present "Sunday Morning" viewers with a key to living a longer life, by maintaining a better outlook.
Are there really risks to fluoride in water?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
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Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump, and a post-Cold War world still divided
After a childhood behind the Iron Curtain, Angela Merkel served as Chancellor of a united Germany for 16 years, becoming the most powerful woman in the world while dealing with its most powerful men. She talks about her new book, "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021."
Putin OKs record Russian defense spending budget as EU officials visit Kyiv
According to what was posted on a government website, 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion) were allocated for national defense, around 32.5% of the budget.
Stowaway who flew from NYC to Paris creates disturbance on return flight
The woman was removed from the Delta flight by French law enforcement prior to takeoff Saturday, CBS News learned.
Hamas releases propaganda video showing Israeli-American hostage
Edan Alexander grew up in New Jersey and was a soldier in the Israeli military when Hamas militants attacked on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023.
Syrian insurgents push into Aleppo in a major setback for Assad
Insurgents were filmed outside police headquarters, in the city center, and outside the Aleppo citadel.
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Selena Gomez: "It's a dream what I'm doing"
At 32, she's an accomplished actor, successful singer-songwriter, billionaire business owner, and philanthropist. But Selena Gomez's gutsiest move may have been sharing her real self.
Selena Gomez: "I'm okay with where I am and who I am"
At 32, Selena Gomez is an accomplished actor (including in the new movie "Emilia Pérez"), successful singer-songwriter, billionaire business owner, and philanthropist. But her gutsiest move may have been sharing herself. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her mother's inspiration; her relationship with Steve Martin and Martin Short, her co-stars in "Only Murders in the Building"; and why she went public with her health struggles and bipolar diagnosis in the documentary "My Mind and Me," saying, "One of the strongest things you can do is be vulnerable."
Elvis Duran on the magic of radio and his special bond with listeners
Since 1996, the New York City and Santa Fe-based disc jockey has hosted "Elvis Duran and the Morning Show," the country's most popular Top-40 morning program.
Elvis Duran on the magic of radio
Since 1996, New York City disc jockey Elvis Duran has hosted "Elvis Duran and the Morning Show," the country's most popular Top-40 morning program. He talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about growing up in Texas enamored with radio, becoming friends with "this voice in the dark"; how radio has changed over the years; and how being in Santa Fe, New Mexico, changes him.
Tom Colicchio on "Why I Cook"
It was in the chaos of a kitchen where the chef, restaurateur and TV cooking judge (and author of the new cookbook-memoir, "Why I Cook") learned how to be himself.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Firefighter accused of staging a house fire to cover up a murder
It was Thanksgiving Eve 2020, and Melissa Lamesch was excited about the upcoming birth of her first child. Investigators would learn there was someone who was not as enthused — the expectant father, firefighter Matthew Plote.
How did Cayley Mandadi die? Parents find clue in her boyfriend's car
After a mistrial, the victim's parents buy the suspect's car, and hoping to prove he killed her, commission a reenactment video to show what they believe happened.
12-year-old stole grandfather's car, drove 160 miles, police say
The boy, who has not been identified, led police on a brief pursuit after being spotted with the stolen vehicle.
2 wounded in Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock, Arkansas
The shooting occurred Friday afternoon at Park Plaza in Little Rock, Arkansas. Both victims are expected to make full recoveries, police said.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Historian on similarities between 1941 and today
Historian H.W. Brands, author of "America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War," tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that a major question facing the U.S. was "should the United States, must the United States, take a leading role in the world?" — a question that the U.S. is also facing today.
Full interview | Jake Sullivan
Watch Major Garrett's full interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, a portion of which aired on Dec. 1, 2024 on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Padilla: Trump "has it in for California"
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "there doesn't have to be a conflict unless that's what Trump wants" as his state's governor, Gavin Newsom, has convened a special session this week to set aside money to battle the incoming Trump administration.
Sullivan: White House has been in touch with hostage's family
One day after Hamas released a propaganda video featuring Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Biden administration has been in touch with Alexanders' family. "I do think that Hamas is feeling the pressure" to release the hostages, Sullivan said.
Schlesinger: "Consumers are a little unnerved" by tariffs
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "consumers are a little unnerved" by President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs. Businesses are unnerved as well, she said, because "they're not really sure whether they can pass that along and have consumers pay that additional price."