Libyan national charged with federal offenses in 2012 Benghazi attack
Justice Department announced Monday that Libyan national Mustafa al-Imam was charged on multiple counts
U.S. compound attack in Benghazi
Officials: U.S. forces capture militant key in Benghazi attack
The 2012 attack on a U.S. consulate left four Americans dead
House Republicans fault Obama administration in new Benghazi report
The GOP report comes one day after Democrats released their own report about the 2012 attacks in Benghazi
Dems say Clinton never denied Benghazi security requests
A 344-page report says the military could not have done anything differently to save the lives of four Americans who died in an attack on a U.S. diplomatic compound in Libya.
Democratic Rep. suggests Benghazi Committee should disband
Rep. Adam Schiff questions what the committee has accomplished after 17 months and $4.5 million
With focus on Benghazi, emails still dominate hearing
Hillary Clinton appeared before the Benghazi Select Committee Thursday for hours of questioning
Hillary Clinton's opening statement before the House Benghazi Committee
Former Secretary of State and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton delivers her long-anticipated opening statement to the House Select Committee on Benghazi
Rep. Elijah Cummings' Benghazi committee opening statement
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., ranking member of the House Select Committee on Benghazi, delivers his opening statement before Hillary Clinton's testimony
Rep. Trey Gowdy's Benghazi committee opening statement
Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., chairman of the House Select Committee on Benghazi, delivers his opening statement before Hillary Clinton's testimony
Hillary Clinton questioned for 11 hours by Benghazi Committee
Democratic and Republican leaders of the committee exchanged words regarding scrutiny of longtime Clinton friend Sidney Blumenthal
Hollywood Benghazi film sparking anger inside Libya
Benghazi locals and officials slam director Michael Bay for "cheap" movie which depicts deadly 2012 attack on U.S. consulate
Democrat: Clinton's Benghazi testimony a "sad day"
Rep. Elijah Cummings, top Dem on House Benghazi committee, said victims' families had begged them to not make issue "a political football"
Benghazi chairman to GOP colleagues: "Shut up"
Rep. Trey Gowdy pushes back against critics from within his own party who say his committee was only set up to attack Hillary Clinton
Rep. Gowdy: This investigation is not all about Hillary Clinton
Chairman of House Select Committee on Benghazi, Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-South Carolina, responds to claims that he is leading a “politically motivated” investigation. The top Republican says Clinton is only one of the 70 witnesses the committee will interview
Former investigator: Benghazi committee wanted to bring down Clinton
A former investigator for the House Select Committee on Benghazi claims he was fired for refusing to focus solely on former secretary of state
Former staffer says Benghazi committee only wanted to bring down Clinton
A former investigator for the House Select Committee on Benghazi, who was fired from that post, claims the panel was formed for the sole purpose of tarnishing Hillary Clinton
Fired investigator: House Benghazi probe is partisan
Former investigator for the House Select Committee on Benghazi says he was unlawfully fired because he wouldn't focus on Hillary Clinton
Benghazi Committee Democrats will release interview transcript
They plan to release a transcript of the committee's interview of Hillary Clinton's former chief of staff, Cheryl Mills, to "correct the record"
New details about classified information in Clinton's emails
Intelligence officials say four of former secretary of state's emails should have been marked as "classified"
Hillary Clinton's missing emails likely to raise new questions
State Dept. can't find in its records all or part of 15 emails from Clinton's private server that were released this week by a House panel
House panel on Benghazi attack releases more emails
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received numerous emails about Libya from longtime confidant Sidney Blumenthal
ISIS operative killed in U.S. airstrike
Ali Awni al-Harzi, who was suspected of playing a role in the attack on the U.S. outpost in Benghazi, died last week in Mosul, Pentagon officials say
Blumenthal testifies before House Benghazi panel
Sidney Blumenthal testified before lawmakers today after the select committee received more emails between him and Hillary Clinton
Judge orders State Dept. to release Clinton's emails in batches
The department's initial proposal - to release of most of the 55,000 pages of emails by mid-January 2016 - has been discarded
Benghazi chairman: No Clinton testimony until documents received
GOP Rep. Trey Gowdy says the State Department is slow-walking the release of materials related to the 2012 terror attack in Libya
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Tropical Storm Epsilon strengthens, could become hurricane
Epsilon is the earliest 26th named storm in a record-breaking hurricane season.
Man convicted of murdering reporter on submarine briefly escapes jail
Few details available on short-lived escape of Peter Madsen, Dane sentenced to life for grisly killing of Kim Wall on his homemade sub.
Ireland is first EU country to return to coronavirus lockdown
"Everyone in the country is being asked to stay at home," Prime Minister Micheal Martin said in a national address.
Trump sent officials to Syria to try to negotiate Austin Tice's release
Sources say the president quietly sent senior officials to Damascus in a bid to get kidnapped journalist Austin Tice home before the election, but they couldn't make a deal.
U.S. charges 6 Russian military officers for massive cyberattacks
The indictment was unsealed in federal court Monday.
2,000-year-old cat figure carving discovered in Peru
The geoglyph of the feline measures 121 feet long.
Victim's photo found on phone of beheading suspect
Counter-terror investigators are building a profile of the 18-year-old Chechen who carried out the brutal attack on teacher Samuel Pety.
Plan to retrieve Titanic radio spurs debate on human remains
"It's not like taking a shovel to Gettysburg," said oceanographer David Gallo.
As global infections pass 40 million, the COVID-19 fight goes local
Whereas springtime brought blanket lockdowns, this 2nd wave has seen more nations and states opt for targeted measures to curb the coronavirus' spread.
Transcript: Adm. Mike Rogers on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with retired Admiral Mike Rogers, former commander of U.S. Cyber Command that aired Sunday, October 18, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Suspect in teacher's beheading in France was Chechen teen
A suspect shot dead by police after the gruesome beheading of a history teacher in an attack near Paris was an 18-year-old Moscow-born Chechen refugee, officials said.
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern wins second term in election landslide
Her popularity soared earlier this year after she led a successful effort to stamp out the coronavirus.
France denounces "Islamist terrorist attack" after teacher decapitated
The suspected attacker was shot to death by police after Friday's beheading.
Slim chance COVID vaccine ready by Christmas, says UK task force chair
"I think it's more likely that it'll be in early next year," said Kate Bingham.
Japan said to opt to release treated Fukushima water into sea
The decision is highly controversial and staunchly opposed by environmentalists and local fishermen and farmers, among others.
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Tropical Storm Epsilon strengthens, could become hurricane
Epsilon is the earliest 26th named storm in a record-breaking hurricane season.
Man convicted of murdering reporter on submarine briefly escapes jail
Few details available on short-lived escape of Peter Madsen, Dane sentenced to life for grisly killing of Kim Wall on his homemade sub.
Ireland is first EU country to return to coronavirus lockdown
"Everyone in the country is being asked to stay at home," Prime Minister Micheal Martin said in a national address.
Trump sent officials to Syria to try to negotiate Austin Tice's release
Sources say the president quietly sent senior officials to Damascus in a bid to get kidnapped journalist Austin Tice home before the election, but they couldn't make a deal.
U.S. charges 6 Russian military officers for massive cyberattacks
The indictment was unsealed in federal court Monday.
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Live updates: Coronavirus cases surge in the U.S.
Hospitalizations are on the rise in 38 states, including Wisconsin, America's latest virus hotspot.
Massachusetts governor talks vaccine distribution plan
Baker said officials anticipate limited supply in the early phase and plan to prioritize health care workers, people at increased risk of severe illness and other essential workers.
Opposing candidates for Utah governor release joint ad
"We can disagree without hating each other," Republican candidate Spencer Cox said.
2020 presidential debates: Timing and topics for Trump and Biden
Only one opportunity now remains for the two candidates to directly debate each other before Election Day.
50 Cent says "vote for Trump" in response to Biden's tax plan
Under Biden's plan, people earning above $400,000 would see a tax rate increase of 37% to $39.6%.
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Opposing candidates for Utah governor release joint ad
"We can disagree without hating each other," Republican candidate Spencer Cox said.
2020 presidential debates: Timing and topics for Trump and Biden
Only one opportunity now remains for the two candidates to directly debate each other before Election Day.
Melania Trump stays off campaign trail, citing lingering cough
The first lady has tested negative for COVID-19 since her initial diagnosis.
U.S. billionaires are $1 trillion wealthier since pandemic
Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos has received the biggest boost to his wealth since March, with a gain of $90 billion, a study says.
Trump wades into expensive House rematch in New Mexico
Democrat Xochitl Torres Small is defending her seat against a challenge by Yvette Herrell in a district that heavily favors Trump but still elected her in 2018.
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Ashley McBryde on co-hosting 2020 CMT Awards
Country star Ashley McBryde is co-hosting the 2020 CMT Music Awards. She joins "CBS This Morning" live from Nashville to discuss her first-time hosting gig. McBryde also shares how she turned to music to get herself through the pandemic, and the honor of playing legendary country star Loretta Lynn's guitar.
Jeff Bridges says he's been diagnosed with lymphoma
The Oscar-winning actor said he's starting treatment and the "prognosis is good."
Disney+ adds disclaimer about racist stereotypes
"Peter Pan" and "Aristocats" are among the Disney films that include racist stereotypes.
Peter Frampton on new memoir, David Bowie
In his new memoir, "Do You Feel Like I Do?" Grammy-winning guitarist Peter Frampton writes about his epic rise to fame and the overwhelming success that followed. He tells Anthony Mason how a lifelong friendship with David Bowie helped him through some of his hardest times.
Movie theaters in New York outside NYC can reopen October 23, with limits
Theaters have been closed since mid-March, when the state went into lockdown.
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Department of Justice sues Google for antitrust violation
Feds and 11 states charge that search giant paid billions to carriers and web browsers to maintain its dominance.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
It was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.
Anti-abortion rights group says Facebook blocked ads over "debunked" facts
A conservative blog that marked the ads' claims as "partly false" has since posted an apology and retracted its fact check.
Twitter eases hacked materials policy after blocking Hunter Biden story
Twitter initially blocked a New York Post story based on alleged emails taken from his personal laptop.
YouTube cracks down on QAnon and other conspiracy videos
YouTube has tightened rules on QAnon and other conspiracy content "used to justify real-world violence."
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Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"
As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."
7.5 magnitude Alaska earthquake triggers tsunami advisory
The powerful earthquake struck off the Alaska Peninsula on Monday afternoon. There were no immediate reports of damage.
This artist created a grocery store made entirely of plastic
"The Plastic Bag Store" will open for three weeks in New York City's Times Square.
Plan to retrieve Titanic radio spurs debate on human remains
"It's not like taking a shovel to Gettysburg," said oceanographer David Gallo.
NASA spacecraft trying to bring asteroid sample back to Earth
The drama unfolds Tuesday as the U.S. takes its first crack at collecting asteroid samples for return to Earth.
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Live updates: Coronavirus cases surge in the U.S.
Hospitalizations are on the rise in 38 states, including Wisconsin, America's latest virus hotspot.
Massachusetts governor talks vaccine distribution plan
Baker said officials anticipate limited supply in the early phase and plan to prioritize health care workers, people at increased risk of severe illness and other essential workers.
Distance learning means kids are missing out on exercise
Researchers say kids in low-income communities are being hurt the most.
Woman in her 30s died from COVID-19 on a flight
The woman died on a flight from Arizona to Texas and was believed to have underlying conditions.
CDC now "strongly recommends" masks on public transport and at hubs
Government disease control agency calls face masks "one of the most effective strategies available for reducing COVID-19 transmission."
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Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
Department of Justice sues Google for antitrust violation
Department of Justice and 11 states allege the search giant paid billions to Apple and others to maintain its dominance.
50 Cent says "vote for Trump" in response to Biden's tax plan
Under Biden's plan, people earning above $400,000 would see a tax rate increase of 37% to $39.6%.
Judge blocks Trump plan to cut food stamps for 700,000 adults
Judge Beryl A. Howell said the Trump administration was "icily silent" on the impact of such cuts during the pandemic.
U.S. billionaires are $1 trillion wealthier since pandemic
Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos has received the biggest boost to his wealth since March, with a gain of $90 billion, a study says.
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Bike sales surged during pandemic. Now thefts are up, too
A rise in thefts of two-wheelers has experts recommending multiple locks to prevent thieves from stealing bikes.
"The FBI Declassified": To catch a serial bomber
For 20 days, an unidentified bomber terrorized the city of Austin, Texas, when a series of homemade explosive devices detonated, killing two people and wounding three more.
U.S. charges 6 Russian military officers for massive cyberattacks
The indictment was unsealed in federal court Monday.
Man arrested for allegedly threatening to kidnap Wichita mayor
Mayor Daniel Whipple said that from what he gathered in text messages read to him, the suspect was allegedly interested in trying to kidnap him and causing harm with a knife.
Rapper who bragged in video about benefits scam is arrested
Fontrell Antonio Baines, who is known online as Nuke Bizzle, faces up to 22 years in federal prison.
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NASA spacecraft trying to bring asteroid sample back to Earth
The drama unfolds Tuesday as the U.S. takes its first crack at collecting asteroid samples for return to Earth.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
It was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.
Star dies by "spaghettification" as it's consumed by black hole
Astronomers recently spotted a black hole swallowing up a star like celestial spaghetti — and no, that's not science fiction.
NASA astronaut, two cosmonauts, rocket toward space station
Astronaut Kate Rubins is using NASA's last currently contracted Soyuz seat for a ride to the space station.
Blue Origin chalks up 13th successful test flight
Blue Origin, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is ramping up to begin launching paying customers.
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"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
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Music fans head to a "drive-in"
Live music performances were pretty much dead this year, but outside Chicago, fans of rock pianist Andrew McMahon enjoyed a socially-distanced concert in a baseball stadium parking lot
The most endangered species on Earth
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Biggest movie flops: The 42 biggest box-office bombs
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Mom carries daughter's baby as surrogate
After experiencing fertility issues, Breanna Lockwood decided to consider surrogacy. Her mother, Julie Loving, had been pushing the idea — and volunteered to carry Lockwood's baby. Now, the 51-year-old grandmother-to-be is giving her daughter an amazing gift by acting as her gestational surrogate.
Fauci not surprised Trump got COVID
In a wide-ranging "60 Minutes" interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci expresses his frustration with a Trump campaign ad; explains why, early in the pandemic, masks were largely recommended for health care workers; and says whether he plans to vote in person.
Alexey Navalny describes being poisoned
The Russian opposition leader tells Lesley Stahl about what he went through after falling ill on an airplane this past August and why he won't let it stop him from the work he's doing against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
CBSN Originals: "Welcome to Pine Lake"
CBSN Originals presents its first feature documentary, "Welcome to Pine Lake." The film set out to tell the triumphant story of a progressive, women-run town — and ended up revealing the institutional racism at the city's core. The film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and an extended discussion with important voices and thought leaders on the problems and possible solutions to systemic racism in America today, hosted by CBSN's Anne-Marie Green.
China expands influence across Africa
Over the last several decades, China has invested hundreds of billions of dollars in Africa. Many scholars believe Beijing is doing this to gain political leverage and influence in the region. Grant Harris, the CEO of Connect Frontier and a former special assistant to President Obama for African affairs, joins CBSN with a closer look.