Awlaki killing was trigger for NYC plot suspect
Drone killing of al Qaeda cleric Anwar al Awlaki inspired Jose Pimentel to speed up bomb attack plans, officials say
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Drone killing of al Qaeda cleric Anwar al Awlaki inspired Jose Pimentel to speed up bomb attack plans, officials say
Sources say feds declined to pursue "al Qaeda sympathizer" believing he was mentally unstable and incapable of succeeding
Says son accused of plotting to explode pipe bombs became obsessed with Islam
Jose Pimentel is being charged with multiple terror offenses for plotting to detonate explosives across New York City. Bob Orr reports on the effects his attacks would have made if not thwarted by police.
Ray Kelly says cops acted fast because accused "lone wolf" Jose Pimentel was "putting this bomb together"
The city has been targeted by would-be terrorists both foreign and homegrown
Jose Pimentel, who is suspected of plotting to bomb police and post offices in New York City, has been arrested
New York City police arrested a man they say was planning a bombing campaign targeting police, postal workers and U.S. servicemen and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Bob Orr reports.
Ariz. Sen. John McCain speaks to Erica Hill about Iran's alleged terror plot aimed at Saudi Arabia's ambassador and the escalated threat of Iran to the U.S.
The Obama Administration is blaming Iran for the alleged plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the U.S. Bill Plante reports the U.S. government believes Iran is considering other terror attacks.
A Massachusetts man accused of planning a terror plot involving remote-controlled model airplanes packed with explosives is due in federal court. Betty Nguyen reports.
A top Yemeni official said al Qaeda's chief bomb maker was not killed in the drone strike that killed radical cleric Anwar Al-Awlaki. National Security Analyst Juan Zarate speaks to Russ Mitchell about what this means for the U.S.
CBS News correspondent Bob Orr reports on the killing of American-born al Qaeda leader, Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen - one of the most influential clerics in the terror network.
On 9/11, airlines weren't taking any chances. Fighter jets were scrambled to escort two flights. On both flights it was passengers in the bathroom that set off the alarms. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Osama bin Laden - the leader of al Qaeda has been killed. But that doesn't mean Americans should sit back. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Bob Orr reports on the state of our security.
A look at some of the successful and unsuccessful attacks linked to the world's most notorious terror group since Sept. 11, 2001
Erica Hill and Chris Wragge report on the dozens of audio recordings from 9/11 were just released, including an exchange between New York City air traffic controllers.
Chris Wragge talks to former CIA Director Lt. Gen. Mike Hayden and former Director of National Intelligence Vice Admiral Mike McConnell about how safe America is 10 years after the 9/11 attacks.
President Obama told CNN the biggest terror threat to the U.S. is from a lone wolf, not a coordinated attack like on Sept. 11. Jeff Glor reports.
Police cleared an Oslo train station because of an unattended suitcase, but it turned out to be a false alarm. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on Norway's security concerns following the terror attack that killed 68 people.
Jeff Glor reports from Oslo, Norway, on the country's mourning following the massacre of 93 people by alleged Christian extremist, Anders Behring Breivik.
Law enforcement officials say al Qaeda is exploring how to implant a bomb in a human body so that it can avoid detection in airports. CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
The FBI and Dept. of Homeland Security issued a terror bulletin warning of an Al Qaeda directive that calls for the killing of American citizens and companies by "lone wolf" terrorists. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
CBS News National Security Analyst Juan Zarate talks about Al Qaeda's Al Zawahiri's new message and describes the terror group as "weaker than we once thought."
U.S. counter-terrorism officials are increasingly on edge about the violence and chaos in Yemen. CBS News homeland security correspondent Bob Orr reports.
When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, no one suspected anything out of the ordinary. Nine months later, a burglary at his home would lead to a murder investigation and an unusual weapon.
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Nearly a year after her husband Harold Allen died, Marsha Allen's Indiana home was burglarized. The burglar alleged her daughter, Ashley Jones, was behind it all.
U.S. immigration authorities followed "clues" shared by China's narcotics control commission to repatriate the fugitive, Beijing's public security ministry said.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
No injuries were reported and a suspect was not located following a search of the area, the Secret Service said.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, no one suspected anything out of the ordinary. Nine months later, a burglary at his home would lead to a murder investigation and an unusual weapon.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, a former commander of U.S. Central Command, outlined takeaways on the search-and-rescue mission for a missing U.S. airman on "Face the Nation," and called it a "hard lesson for Iran."
The following is the full transcript of an interview with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026.
The following is the full transcript of an interview with retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, former commander of U.S. Central Command, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026.
No injuries were reported and a suspect was not located following a search of the area, the Secret Service said.
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high winds toppled a tree during an Easter egg hunt, German police said.
Archaeologists, residents and government officials talk about how uncovering and preserving centuries-old sites and artifacts in Israel and the West Bank also serves to highlight contemporary disputes over ownership rights, and concerns about history being erased.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
For hundreds of years, St. Peter's Basilica has been adorned by mosaics – millions of tiny colored tiles melted and fashioned into astonishing art – created using tools and techniques dating back centuries.
While President Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages" if they do not agree to a deal to end the war, some experts tell CBS News that the continuing war will likely make the regime in Tehran more determined to build a nuclear weapon.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Vatican's Mosaic Studio; a fight over history at West Bank archaeological sites; Dan Levy on his new series "Big Mistakes"; the creative talents behind "Hacks"; the latest on the Artemis II lunar mission; the works of Renaissance artist Raphael; and the beauty of moss.
One of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance is now the subject of the first comprehensive exhibition of his work ever in the United States, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy-winning star of "Hacks," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about filming the final season of her HBO series.
The Emmy-winning HBO comedy "Hacks," about the travails of comedian Deborah Vance and her writer, Ava, is launching its fifth and final season. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder about saying goodbye to roles that were a match made in comedy heaven. Smith also talks with the show's co-creators: Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello (who describes directing one episode while in labor).
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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.
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, no one suspected anything out of the ordinary. Nine months later, a burglary at his home would lead to a murder investigation and an unusual weapon.
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Vatican's Mosaic Studio; a fight over history at West Bank archaeological sites; Dan Levy on his new series "Big Mistakes"; the creative talents behind "Hacks"; the latest on the Artemis II lunar mission; the works of Renaissance artist Raphael; and the beauty of moss.
Days after the Artemis II mission launched toward the moon, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe on "Face the Nation" the primary goal in this phase is to gather data to help prepare for an eventual return to the lunar surface.
Missed the second half of the show? Archbishop Timothy Broglio and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman join, along with a panel of political reporters.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who leads Catholic military chaplains, said on "Face the Nation" he wants negotiations to end the Iran war, and argued "it's hard" to see the war "as something that would be sponsored by the Lord."
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore criticized President Trump's handling of the Iran war on "Face the Nation." He told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he's looking for "some clarity" about the war's goals, and warned it has driven up prices.