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New York City's medical examiner has now been able to link remains to 1,649 World Trade Center victims, a painstaking process that relies on leading-edge DNA sequencing techniques.
On September 11, 2001, 343 members of the Fire Department of New York perished while trying to rescue people trapped in the World Trade Center. Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were there that day and the loved ones of those who never made it home.
Family members of those killed on Sept. 11, 2001, are outraged after receiving a letter from the Pentagon advising that prosecutors are considering plea agreements with the suspected mastermind of the 9/11 attack and four other defendants. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington.
CBS News has confirmed the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and four other defendants are discussing plea bargains with Pentagon lawyers. Any agreement would take the death penalty off the table, and relatives of people killed in the terror attacks are very angry. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Under the proposed deal, five men suspected of plotting the 9/11 attacks could avoid the death penalty.
The proposed plan to merge the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf sent shockwaves across the golf world earlier this month.
The controversial merger between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf is causing outrage, including among families of 9/11 victims. Kristen Breitweiser, whose husband was killed in the Sept. 11 attacks, joined CBS News to talk about the merger.
In 2003, a retired U.S. State Department analyst alleged to 60 Minutes the Bush administration used "faith-based intelligence" when it came to Iraq and weapons of mass destruction.
Paul Veneto is a former flight attendant who wanted to do something to honor the people who lost their lives on 9/11 – some of them friends. So, in 2021, he pushed an airline beverage cart from Boston to New York to mark the 20th anniversary. He calls it "Paulie's Push," and this year, he embarked on another trek, and wants to keep the tradition going.
Holly Williams reports from the U.K. with details on Queen Elizabeth’s funeral; Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were at the World Trade Center on 9/11.
Former CIA directors, insiders and national security experts retrace the agency's steps around 9/11 and detail the mission to hunt down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in "Race Against Time: The CIA and 9/11." The special airs Friday, September 10 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will be available to stream on the CBS News app and Paramount+ on September 11.
Saifullah Paracha was reunited with his family after more than 17 years in custody in the U.S. base in Cuba, Pakistan's foreign ministry said.
President Biden tours storm-damaged New York and New Jersey; Sisters honor service members lost on September 11
President Biden to unveil new COVID-19 strategy; Hearings for 9/11 terror suspects continue at Guantanamo Bay
White House announces new actions on COVID-19; Did Afghanistan alter future U.S. interventions?
Biden announces troop withdrawal from Afghanistan; Race to win Republican primary in Alabama
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," America remembers the lives lost 21 years ago in the attacks of 9/11, as one of our oldest allies mourns their own loss and enters an uncertain new age.
CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joined Catherine Herridge with a preview of "Face the Nation" this coming Sunday.
Attorneys confirm military prosecutors and five defendants held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are negotiating deals in "forever trial" that would take death penalty off the table – and some victims' families are outraged.
On September 11, 2001, 343 members of the Fire Department of New York perished while trying to rescue people trapped in the World Trade Center. Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were there that day and the loved ones of those who never made it home.
The annual ceremony to remember the Sept. 11 terrorist attack was held in lower Manhattan on Sunday morning, the 21st anniversary of the attack. President Biden, meanwhile, laid a wreath at the Pentagon. Watch members of the FDNY, which lost 343 firefighters on Sept. 11, 2001, raise a flag at the 9/11 Memorial in New York ahead of the reading of the names of those who died.
Jill Biden marked the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by delivering remarks at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, says the intelligence community needs to provide a damage assessment of the classified material found at former President Donald Trump's home in Florida.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," America remembers the lives lost 21 years ago in the attacks of 9/11, as one of our oldest allies mourns their own loss and enters an uncertain new age.
A senior Iranian military official rejected President Trump's ultimatum, calling it "a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action."
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
A possibly frozen vent line forced the Artemis II astronauts to avoid using their space toilet while engineers worked to resolve the problem.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
All men were charged Friday with arson and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
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.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
Frontenac, Kansas had everything it needed – except a public library. A mysterious donation changed that
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
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.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
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.
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
All men were charged Friday with arson and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The incident comes after a string of similar nighttime attacks across Europe that have heightened concerns over antisemitism.
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
The search continues for a missing American service member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. Meanwhile, the Artemis II passed its halfway point to the moon.
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "It's Called Doubt."
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "The Luckier Ones."
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "I Need Your Love."
"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."
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.
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 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.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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.
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
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.
A possibly frozen vent line forced the Artemis II astronauts to avoid using their space toilet while engineers worked to resolve the problem.
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.
Meet the woman who rescued a piece of the Oscars in a dumpster. Plus, we take a trip to Hollwyood to learn about the history of America's iconic film industry.
The search continues for a missing American service member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. Meanwhile, the Artemis II passed its halfway point to the moon.
"CBS Saturday Morning" visits Jollof Bowl, which is bringing West African flavors to Baltimore.
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Frontenac, Kansas, is a community of 3,000 residents. When its city administrator received a mysterious $4.6 million dolllar donation from a couple whose dying wish was for a library to be built, the town sprung into action to solidify its legacy.