Homeland Security chief says there are no credible 9/11 threats
Despite the lack of a specific threat, DHS warned the 9/11 anniversary could create a "heightened threat environment," and Mayorkas said the agency is "ever vigilant."
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Despite the lack of a specific threat, DHS warned the 9/11 anniversary could create a "heightened threat environment," and Mayorkas said the agency is "ever vigilant."
After 9/11, Paul Veneto fell into drug addiction. He said this year, he finally felt healthy enough to walk the more than 200 miles to New York City.
Overall, 2,753 people died in New York City that day. Just over 40% of those who died have not been officially identified.
The morning of the attacks, the FBI was forced to evacuate its offices and set up a makeshift base for what would become the largest investigation in the Bureau's history.
President Biden will visit New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon Saturday.
Technology, along with the fear of terrorism, have profoundly reshaped daily life in the U.S. since 2001 attacks.
One of the Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist's most famous images is of a figure falling from the World Trade Center's Twin Towers during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. He says that viewers identify with it because they think, "That could be me."
A day of horror that unleashed a seemingly endless "War on Terror" is, to a younger generation, a not-too-distant part of history they never experienced themselves. How will that epochal event be remembered, and taught?
When FBI agents suggested setting up a command center in the automotive garage of their New York headquarters after the 9/11 terror attacks, some were skeptical. But it turned into the "greatest untold story of 9/11."
It has been 20 years since al Qaeda terrorists attacked the United States. Here's how that tragic day unfolded.
A riveting behind-the-scenes look at how President Bush and his administration responded in the critical first hours of the 9/11 terror attacks.
The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly voted to override President Obama's veto of a bill that would allow 9/11 victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has the details.
President Obama vetoed a bill that would allow the families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, saying it would hurt national security interests. Congress is expected to override the veto. CBSN's Vlad Duthiers and Kristine Johnson have the latest.
In an iconic photo, three firefighters raised an American flag in the rubble of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks. The flag later disappeared, but it's recently been returned to ground zero. Tony Dokoupil has more.
It's estimated that 3,000 children lost a parent in the 9/11 attacks. For many, the trauma has followed them into adulthood. Brook Silva-Braga caught up with one of those children and has more.
As threats continue overseas, how is the U.S. adapting its fight to combat terrorism? Former Homeland Security Advisor to President George Bush Fran Townsend joins The Atlantic's Steven Brill and Jeffrey Goldberg to discuss on the 15th anniversary of 9/11.
On the fifteenth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the CBS News Battleground Tracker poll reveals 52 percent of Americans say the spirit of 9/11 has vanished. Only 15 percent feel America is winning the war on terror, with 43 percent calling it a stalemate.
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Nearly 3,000 people died that day at Ground Zero in New York City, where the Twin Towers collapsed. In the days that followed, Martha Teichner logged several reports from the area. She recently returned to lower Manhattan to visit the memorial built there, the people who return to commemorate lives lost, and the rebirth of a site that is hallowed ground.
First responders to the September 11th attacks have been stricken with respiratory illnesses and cancer. But as Dr. Jon LaPook reports, there are growing concerns over their mental health, as well.
Thousands of 9/11 first responders are suffering from respiratory disease and cancer. Dr Bejamin Luft, a professor at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, joins CBSN with more on these patients.
Sunday marks 15 years since the 9/11 attacks. Even today, the number of victims continues to rise. More than 5,000 cases of cancer have been linked to the toxic dust workers encountered in lower Manhattan after the attacks. Jim Axelrod speaks to Sal Turturici, one of the heroes who is now fighting for his life.
A new exhibit at the National 9/11 Museum features the work of artists who witnessed the attack. CBS News' Kenneth Craig has the story.
The iconic flag raised after the 9/11 attacks by firefighters has been found after having gone missing for years. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum will unveil it on Thursday. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the details.
As we approach the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, fear remains. A CBS News poll taken in June after the shooting rampage in Orlando found two-thirds of Americans think a terror attack is very or somewhat likely in the next few months. Author Steven Brill spent a year investigating the estimated trillion-dollar security state, built since 9/11. Brill joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his latest cover story in The Atlantic, titled, "Are we any safer?"
Previously classified material from the investigation into 9/11, which became known as the "28 pages," was released Friday. The documents looked at possible connections to Saudi officials. Pam Coulter from CBS Radio News joins CBSN with more.
President Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia, wading into the race days ahead of the contest that will decide who takes on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
To mark America's 250th, a time capsule will be buried in Philadelphia on July 4, not to be opened until America's quincentennial. What objects made the cut to be preserved for another 250 years?
The UFC is hosting a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
A pilot survived after a fighter jet crashed into a mountain Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire, officials said.
The last words spoken by Angela Prichard, 55, an Iowa wife and mother who called 911 to report she was in danger, was the first clue investigators had to identify her killer.
Earlier this week, a federal judge invalidated the White House's $100,000 H-1B fee policy in response to a lawsuit brought by 20 states.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
Footwear and soccer balls were among the items taken, the BBC reported, but the theft did not include anything "game-critical."
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
The incident occurred Friday night during an outdoor service at East Lake Community Church in Moneta, Virginia.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Alabama is seeking to execute a man with lethal injection hours after his nitrogen execution was prevented from going forward.
When violence erupted near a New York Knicks watch party on Monday, one New Yorker stood up to the unruly crowd.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
The FBI executed a search warrant at the office of an Ohio-based group known for its voter registration work as part of an ongoing fraud-related investigation, sources told CBS News.
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
Lawmakers have long sounded the alarm about the risks of letting Section 702 expire. But there's debate over what a lapse in the law actually means.
A federal judge on Friday rejected a long-shot effort to block the Ultimate Fighting Championship event set to take place at the White House this weekend.
Juan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee, owns 6,500 company shares. On the first day of public trading, his wealth ballooned by $1,046,175.
The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries.
The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.
The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was wanted for attempted murder of a police officer after shooting at law enforcement during a vehicle chase earlier this week, officials said.
President Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia, wading into the race days ahead of the contest that will decide who takes on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
To mark America's 250th, a time capsule will be buried in Philadelphia on July 4, not to be opened until America's quincentennial. What objects made the cut to be preserved for another 250 years?
The UFC is hosting a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
A pilot survived after a fighter jet crashed into a mountain Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire, officials said.
The last words spoken by Angela Prichard, 55, an Iowa wife and mother who called 911 to report she was in danger, was the first clue investigators had to identify her killer.
Earlier this week, a federal judge invalidated the White House's $100,000 H-1B fee policy in response to a lawsuit brought by 20 states.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
Juan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee, owns 6,500 company shares. On the first day of public trading, his wealth ballooned by $1,046,175.
The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Demcorat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 14, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 14, 2026.
President Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia, wading into the race days ahead of the contest that will decide who takes on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 14, 2026.
Vice President JD Vance tells "CBS Sunday Morning" that he and his wife, Usha, will make a decision whether to enter the 2028 presidential race following the 2026 midterm elections.
In the U.S. the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan. What differentiates the Japanese diet, and how are schools making it their mission to give Japanese children a taste of a healthy life?
A chance emergency room visit led to Amy Piccoli's diagnosis with late-stage colorectal cancer.
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Demcorat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 14, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 14, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 14, 2026.
The number of people living in Switzerland has soared by nearly one-quarter over the last generation.
In the U.S. the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan. What differentiates the Japanese diet, and how are schools making it their mission to give Japanese children a taste of a healthy life?
Artist Lyndon J. Barrois Sr. painstakingly sculpts art depicting soccer players. His medium of choice? The humble chewing gum wrapper. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Barrois about his Los Angeles exhibit, "Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits," which captures iconic moments from nearly 100 years of the World Cup in tiny pieces of paper and foil.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including "Today" film critic Gene Shalit.
David Hockney's constant experimentations in art gave us six decades of swimming pools and sun-drenched scenes, intimate portraits of friends, vibrant depictions of his native Yorkshire, and groundbreaking digital works. The British-born painter died on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at age 88. Correspondent Seth Doane offers an appreciation of the groundbreaking body of work, by an artist whom British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries.
Now 72, the former child star of such classic TV series as "The Twilight Zone" and "Lost in Space" avoided the dangers that other young actors faced while pursuing a Hollywood career, as an Emmy-nominated songwriter, touring musician and recording artist.
In this web exclusive, the former child actor Bill Mumy, star of such 1960s series as "Lost in Space" and "The Twilight Zone," talks with Jim Axelrod about how he avoided the troubles that often befall child actors.
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
Residents near SpaceX's South Texas campus have mixed opinions about Elon Musk's company and its plans to expand operations. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Starbase, Texas.
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.
The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.
Residents are protesting plans for a 70,000-square-foot data center near the Nashville Zoo. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The last words spoken by Angela Prichard, 55, an Iowa wife and mother who called 911 to report she was in danger, was the first clue investigators had to identify her killer.
The officers in mascot costumes used a metal sledgehammer to break down a door to enter with colleagues.
James Boyard is the cabinet director of Haiti's Defense Ministry and also serves as inspector general of Haiti's police.
On Wednesday, a 45-year-old gunman opened fire on police in Midland, Texas, allegedly refusing to surrender to police. He fled, finally barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary building and shooting wildly. All of those shot were civilians. The gunman was found dead on Friday, with the FBI and state agencies investigating. Jason Allen has more.
At least one person is dead, and 10 others are injured after a gunman opened fire in Midland, Texas, on Friday. The shooter died after a standoff with police. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the process of reopening the Strait of Hormuz will begin "immediately" when the truce between the U.S. and Iran is signed, and the U.S. "is already doing things I can't talk about on this program to ensure that safe passage occurs as soon as possible" through the strait.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as Qatari mediators travel to Tehran to finalize the truce in the U.S.-Iran war, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joins. Plus, Democratic Sens. Mark Warner and Mark Kelly join.
We leave you this Sunday morning deep in the Hoh Rain Forest on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state. Videographer: Lance Milbrand.
St. Benedict's Preparatory School, a private high school in Newark, N.J., requires freshmen – many of whom have never been hiking or camping – to hike the Appalachian Trail for five days, with "some" adult supervision. Steve Hartman reports on an annual 55-mile rite of passage.
Artist Lyndon J. Barrois Sr. painstakingly sculpts art depicting soccer players. His medium of choice? The humble chewing gum wrapper. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Barrois about his Los Angeles exhibit, "Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits," which captures iconic moments from nearly 100 years of the World Cup in tiny pieces of paper and foil.