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.
The suspects posted videos of their attacks and referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel" and rape as "driving," according to court documents.
Prosecutors allege that Tyler Robinson shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he was speaking at an event for Turning Point USA. In court on Tuesday, a judge allowed new surveillance footage from the day the conservative activist was shot and killed.
Prosecutors revealed new video from the moments before and after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans reports from Utah with details on the pretrial hearing there on Tuesday.
Two years after the death of an 18-year-old football player at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, the team's former strength and conditioning coach has been hit with felony charges, including aggravated hazing and involuntary manslaughter. Mark Strassmann reports.
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, is back in a Utah court for a preliminary hearing. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more details.
Kerr Kriisa posed as other people and falsely claimed he and his family urgently needed money to deal with an emergency, the indictment says.
Democratic leadership is pushing Maine's Graham Platner to remove himself from the Senate race after a former partner accused Platner of sexual assault. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest details.
Prosecutors in Utah began presenting their case on Monday against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk, during a five-day preliminary hearing. Prosecutors are aiming to prove they have enough evidence to move forward with a murder trial against Robinson, who has not yet entered a plea. Carter Evans reports.
President Trump has made it clear the U.S. and Turkey are friends — better friends than some other NATO allies.
Two police officers saw possible signs of life, but the child was still taken to the hospital's "cold room" after being treated by staff, according to police documents.
Utah has revoked the license of a boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager, saying the school has "failed to provide applicable health and safety services for clients."
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
President Trump has made it clear the U.S. and Turkey are friends — better friends than some other NATO allies.
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
The suspects posted videos of their attacks and referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel" and rape as "driving," according to court documents.
Oil prices shot up 5% after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran, in his view, was over, and he called it "a waste of time dealing with them."
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Oprah Winfrey selected "Little Wonder" by acclaimed author Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club pick. Keller reads an excerpt from her novel about an extraordinary journey of hope and love.
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
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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.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
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The suspects posted videos of their attacks and referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel" and rape as "driving," according to court documents.
Prosecutors allege that Tyler Robinson shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he was speaking at an event for Turning Point USA. In court on Tuesday, a judge allowed new surveillance footage from the day the conservative activist was shot and killed.
Prosecutors revealed new video from the moments before and after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans reports from Utah with details on the pretrial hearing there on Tuesday.
Two years after the death of an 18-year-old football player at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, the team's former strength and conditioning coach has been hit with felony charges, including aggravated hazing and involuntary manslaughter. Mark Strassmann reports.
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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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.
In Midtown Manhattan, buildings had to be evacuated after at least two columns were found buckling at a high-rise construction site. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also said there are multiple cracks and sagging floors. Magued Iskander, a professor at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
President Trump touted his growing relationship with Turkey during a two-day NATO summit in Ankara. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Democratic support is fading for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after accusations that he sexually assaulted his former girlfriend in 2021. Democratic strategist and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne has more.
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to baby formula. Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused when babies consume bacteria with spores that produce a toxin in the gut. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Prosecutors allege that Tyler Robinson shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he was speaking at an event for Turning Point USA. In court on Tuesday, a judge allowed new surveillance footage from the day the conservative activist was shot and killed.