5 years of misery: "The world seems to have forgotten the Rohingyas"
For the 1 million Rohingya Muslims who fled a campaign of "genocide" in Myanmar, life in the world's biggest refugee camp is getting "worse, not better."
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Blinken declares Myanmar's repression of Muslim Rohingya a genocide
It is the eighth time since the Holocaust that the U.S. has made a genocide declaration.
Huge fire kills at least 15 in Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh
Witnesses said barbed wire fencing around the shanty city trapped some inside as flames tore through the sprawling camps in Cox's Bazar.
At least 15 women and kids drown as Rohingya refugees' boat sinks
Aid worker says the deaths "should be a wake-up call for us all" about the desperation of thousands of refugees in Bangladesh camps.
U.N. orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide
The world court order for what it calls "provisional measures" came in a case brought by the African nation of Gambia.
International court to probe crimes against Rohingya
Prominent rights group said the decision will give fresh hope to victims that those responsible for brutal crimes will be brought to justice
U.S. sanctions Myanmar generals over mass killings of Rohingya
The sanctions bar those targeted and their immediate families from traveling to the United States
Myanmar frees Reuters reporters jailed for reporting on Rohingyas
Rights groups, Western governments, the U.N. and journalist associations alike had condemned their imprisonment; they won a Pulitzer in April
Reuters reporters get 7-year terms in Myanmar "official secrets" case
Ruling is seen as instance of press crackdown amid widespread international condemnation of Myanmar's treatment of Rohingya Muslims
Reuters reporters face verdict in Myanmar "state secrets" case
Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, have been held in Yangon's Insein prison since December and could face 14 years if convicted
Investigators call for genocide prosecutions over slaughter of Rohingyas
Investigation for UN human rights body finds crimes against Muslims in Myanmar "similar in nature, gravity and scope" to previous genocides
Facebook's struggle with hate speech in Myanmar
"It led to riots. People died. I mean this really is a life and death situation"
Myanmar groups accuse Facebook of failing to curb hate speech
Rights groups say the social-media giant hasn't stopped speech that incites violence against the Rohingya
U.N. blames Facebook for spreading hatred in Myanmar
Facebook said in a statement there is "is no place for hate speech or content that promotes violence"
Peace prize laureates accuse Myanmar leaders of genocide
Critics say Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, is complicit in humanitarian crisis
Weaponizing social media: The Rohingya crisis
"Technology is like a bomb in Myanmar," where viral propaganda fuels a campaign the U.N. calls ethnic cleansing
"Technology is like a bomb": Social media weaponized in Rohingya crisis
CBSN Originals documentary exposes how cheap cellphones and social media expose millions to propaganda targeting a vulnerable minority
Artist helps Rohingya women face sexual violence, past and present
Dibarah Mahboob works with refugees who fled attacks, including rape, in Myanmar, only to find threat had followed them to Bangladesh
U.N. warns of "major new emergency" in Rohingya refugee crisis
Filippo Grandi also warned that conditions aren't right for Rohingya Muslims to voluntarily return to Myanmar
Rohingya refugees allege gov't abuse "crueler" than killing
Expert says Myanmar using starvation as "time-honored way of doing genocide, and one of the easiest ways"
AP finds mass graves, latest evidence of Rohingya genocide
Evidence growing of what looks like genocide against long-persecuted ethnic Muslim minority in mainly Buddhist nation, AP says
Bill Richardson bails on "whitewash" Rohingya panel
As U.N. says still unsafe for Muslim refugees to return to Myanmar, veteran U.S. diplomat calls panel a "cheerleading operation" for Aung San Suu Kyi
Crisis continues for Rohingya Muslims languishing at refugee camp
The Bangladeshi government refuses to issue birth certificates to Rohingya babies born at the world's largest refugee camp
Rohingyas describe bloody massacre at hands of Myanmar troops
While officials won't allow media to verify survivors' tales of gruesome executions, evidence is mounting of orchestrated war crimes
Aid group says shocking number of Rohingyas killed in 2 months
Doctors Without Borders says at least 6,700 Rohingyas killed in just 2 months in crackdown by security forces
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Composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, dies at 43
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
Pope Francis expands sex abuse law, reaffirms adults can be victims
The law expands protections to cover lay Catholic leaders and reaffirming that vulnerable adults and not just children can be victims of abuse when they are unable to freely consent.
"Godfather of artificial intelligence" weighs in on the past and potential of AI
Geoffrey Hinton, who works with Google and mentors AI's rising stars, started researching artificial intelligence over 40 years ago.
Afghanistan military dog set to reunite with its owner in the U.S.
Chase, a furry white spaniel with brown spots, is expected to make the trip to the US and reunite with his handler soon.
Accused Russian spy allegedly collected U.S. info on Ukraine war before arrest
A criminal complaint filed Friday reveals more details about Sergey Cherkasov's life undercover.
Biden and Trudeau vow cooperation on trade, security after talks in Canada
The two leaders underscored the strong relationship between Canada and the United States in remarks before Parliament and at a press conference.
Denmark asks Russia to help recover mystery object near gas pipeline
The Nord Stream pipelines are largely owned by Russia's Gazprom, which hasn't said yet whether it will join the effort to recover an object found near the damaged conduit.
"Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina released from prison
Rusesabagina was freed after his 25-year sentence was commuted by presidential order.
U.S. donors help to build "a new life" for orphans of the Ukraine war
Before Russia invaded, the "City of Goodness" was a shelter for women and children fleeing abuse, now it's home to hundreds of kids who need "a miracle."
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Husband's 911 call key in reaching verdict in Alabama mom's murder
Jason Crawford was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to 99 years in prison. In an exclusive interview with "48 Hours," Crawford maintains he's innocent and that his wife shot herself, despite what a jury decided.
Nearly century-old Los Angeles hotel serves as beacon for women's rights
The Hotel Figueroa was completely financed and built by a trailblazing group of women in 1926, and its legacy lives on.
Trump calls for "final battle in 2024" in first official campaign rally
The rally in Waco, Texas, comes a week after the former president claimed he would be "arrested."
Mitch McConnell back home after completing physical therapy for concussion
Earlier this month, the senator from Kentucky tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel.
Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
The 33-year-old "Creed III" star was taken into custody on suspicion of strangulation, assault and harassment, the NYPD said.
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Judge rules online archive's book service violated copyright
A federal judge has sided with four publishers who sued an online archive over its scanning of millions of copyrighted works and offering them for free to the public.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
More than a third of U.S. adults are stressed out over money
Stubbornly high inflation and mounting debt are weighing on many people's finances — and their minds.
Panera Bread starts scanning customers' palms
The Amazon-made scanners will connect millions of loyalty customers' handprints to their Panera shopping history.
80% of receipts at major stores have "toxic" chemicals: study
Consumers should wash their hands after handling store receipts or simply not ask for one, ecological group advises.
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Trump calls for "final battle in 2024" in first official campaign rally
The rally in Waco, Texas, comes a week after the former president claimed he would be "arrested."
Mitch McConnell back home after completing physical therapy for concussion
Earlier this month, the senator from Kentucky tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel.
Idaho governor signs firing squad execution bill into law
Idaho is now the fifth state to allow execution by firing squad, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.
Judge threatens to report lawyers for disciplinary action for slowing 1/6 case
The judge said that "attorneys have now delayed this trial multiple times to the detriment of their client."
Accused Russian spy allegedly collected U.S. info on Ukraine war before arrest
A criminal complaint filed Friday reveals more details about Sergey Cherkasov's life undercover.
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Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
3 deaths linked to recalled eye drops
Three people have died from a drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops. Manuel Bojorquez talks with one man who lost his sight following an infection.
Flesh-eating bacteria could increase with climate change
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
COVID left some with damaged immune response, study finds
Scientists found a "major reduction" in a part of T cell responses in people who were infected before being vaccinated.
California bill would ban foods with Red Dye No. 3, other chemicals
Foods containing any of the five chemicals are currently banned in the European Union.
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Composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, dies at 43
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
Pope Francis expands sex abuse law, reaffirms adults can be victims
The law expands protections to cover lay Catholic leaders and reaffirming that vulnerable adults and not just children can be victims of abuse when they are unable to freely consent.
"Godfather of artificial intelligence" weighs in on the past and potential of AI
Geoffrey Hinton, who works with Google and mentors AI's rising stars, started researching artificial intelligence over 40 years ago.
Afghanistan military dog set to reunite with its owner in the U.S.
Chase, a furry white spaniel with brown spots, is expected to make the trip to the US and reunite with his handler soon.
Accused Russian spy allegedly collected U.S. info on Ukraine war before arrest
A criminal complaint filed Friday reveals more details about Sergey Cherkasov's life undercover.
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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
The 33-year-old "Creed III" star was taken into custody on suspicion of strangulation, assault and harassment, the NYPD said.
Composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, dies at 43
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
Nickel Creek performs "To The Airport"
Nickel Creek joins this week's Saturday Sessions. After a long hiatus, this Grammy-winning band is back with the new album "Celebrants." Here is Nickel Creek with "To The Airport."
Nickel Creek performs "Holding Pattern"
Nickel Creek joins this week's Saturday Sessions. After a long hiatus, this Grammy-winning band is back with the new album "Celebrants." Here is Nickel Creek with "Holding Pattern."
Nickel Creek performs "Where the Long Line Leads"
Nickel Creek joins this week's Saturday Sessions. After a long hiatus, this Grammy-winning band is back with the new album "Celebrants." Here is Nickel Creek with "Where the Long Line Leads."
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"Godfather of artificial intelligence" weighs in on the past and potential of AI
Geoffrey Hinton, who works with Google and mentors AI's rising stars, started researching artificial intelligence over 40 years ago.
Could canceling subscriptions be made easier?
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that could make canceling a subscription service or product as easy as it was to sign up. Axios technology reporter Ashley Gold joined Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano 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.
With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
TikTok hearing "could not have gone any worse" for app, FCC commissioner says
"I've never seen anything like that," Brendan Carr said on "CBS Mornings."
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Protecting the Planet: Our impact on animals
In this episode of “Protecting the Planet,” CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explores how animals are being affected by climate change and human-created pollution in their habitats.
Nevada lithium mine might doom rare wildflower, conservationists say
As the government inches towards a decision that could bolster electric car production, some conservationists argue extinction of the endangered plant isn't a fair price.
Flesh-eating bacteria could increase with climate change
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
COVID left some with damaged immune response, study finds
Scientists found a "major reduction" in a part of T cell responses in people who were infected before being vaccinated.
New "giant" trapdoor spider species discovered in Australia
Researchers have called it a "big, beautiful species."
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Husband's 911 call key in reaching verdict in Alabama mom's murder
Jason Crawford was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to 99 years in prison. In an exclusive interview with "48 Hours," Crawford maintains he's innocent and that his wife shot herself, despite what a jury decided.
Accused Russian spy allegedly collected U.S. info on Ukraine war before arrest
A criminal complaint filed Friday reveals more details about Sergey Cherkasov's life undercover.
Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in ski crash lawsuit
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow testified Friday in a civil trial in which she is accused of knocking down another skier on the slopes of the Deer Valley Resort in Utah back in 2016 and then skiing away, leaving him injured on the ground. Carter Evans has the details.
Trump criticized for violent rhetoric
Former President Donald Trump is being criticized for violent comments he made on social media directed against the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in which he warned of "potential death and destruction" if he were to be indicted. Robert Costa has the latest.
Items from Murdaugh's Moselle estate auctioned
The auction drew about three times the normal crowd Liberty Auction gets, an employee said. The highest auction price was $30,000.
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New Shepard launch abort blamed on engine nozzle failure, Blue Origin says
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
3D printed rocket blasts off but fails to reach orbit on maiden flight
While the Terran 1 rocket didn't reach orbit, builder Relativity Space says it achieved major objectives.
Large asteroid to fly between Earth and the moon on Saturday
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
Five planets will align across the night sky near the end of March
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align right before the end of the month.
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.
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Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
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World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
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Body Brokers | CBS Reports
In this eye-opening documentary, CBS Reports goes inside the $100 million market where bodies donated to science are bought and sold for profit.
The Mysterious Death of Tiffiney Crawford
A young mother found dead in her car. Could she have shot herself twice? "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports.
A look at the role of the pioneering Hotel Figueroa
The historic Hotel Figueroa in Los Angeles was built and financed by women in 1926, and has been a safe haven for women for nearly a century. Jamie Yuccas has more on its incredible history.
DEI funding for Florida public colleges under attack
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is aiming to eliminate funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the state's public universities. Students across the state have staged walkouts in protest of a bill that is currently being debated by Florida lawmakers. Cristian Benavides has the details.
Credit card debt among Americans at all-time high
Credit card debt among Americans is nearing the trillion-dollar mark. And with the recent interest rate hike, Americans can look forward to higher interest rates. Tanya Rivero has the latest.