Pentagon upgrades awards of 3 Marines for actions after Abbey Gate attack
Five years after the attack in Afghanistan that killed 13 service members, the Pentagon upgraded the awards of three Marines who provided care in the wake of the blast.
Afghanistan
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Afghanistan's Taliban claims Pakistani airstrikes killed 36 civilians
Pakistani security forces carried out an intelligence-based ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, followed by "calibrated strikes."
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars
In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.
U.S. deports migrants to non-native country
A U.S. official tells CBS News that the Trump administration deported about 20 migrants from countries including Afghanistan and Iran on Friday, sending them to the Central African Republic. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Afghan Taliban forces open fire at protest sparked by dress code arrests
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers deny shooting at protesters and claim no women or girls have been arrested because they're all following strict dress code rules.
U.S. reups $6M reward for American missing in Afghanistan for 12 years
Paul Edwin Overby Jr. vanished in May 2014 while researching a book in Khost province, Afghanistan, the FBI said.
Bipartisan bill aims to help civilians exposed to toxic burn pits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.
Thank you and farewell to Elizabeth Palmer
Senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is retiring after nearly three decades at CBS News. Here are a few of her highlights.
Decorated soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders
Ben Roberts-Smith was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2011, a medal reserved for only the most courageous wartime exploits.
Wes Moore on Iran conflict and Afghanistan War
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that he believes the U.S. is heading toward "another forever war" in Iran, paid for by Americans. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, who conducted the interview, joins "The Takeout" to unpack the governor's remarks.
Wes Moore warns of prolonged Iran conflict
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warned that the U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war," saying the war in Iran is "very similar" to the Afghanistan war he fought in. Watch more of the conversation this Sunday on "Face the Nation."
Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
Hundreds killed in Pakistani strike on Afghan rehab hospital, Taliban says
The Taliban in Afghanistan claim that a Pakistani military airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul has killed over 400 people, but Pakistan alleges the site was a weapons depot.
U.S. designates Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention
Secretary of State Marco Rubio formally designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, paving the way for the Trump administration to impose penalties such as sanctions and export controls.
Pakistan, Afghanistan in "open war"
Pakistan has declared an "open war" with Afghanistan following months of conflict. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Sam Vinograd have more.
Pakistan declares "open war" with Afghanistan as airstrikes rock Kabul
Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities and declared "open war" after Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claimed an unprecedented aerial attack on Islamabad.
Pakistan on "open war" with Afghanistan
Pakistan's military launched airstrikes toward Afghanistan as tensions remain high in the region. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
John Bolton and Michael Morell on "The Takeout"
Former national security adviser John Bolton talks about reports that President Trump ignored allegations of Russia placing bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan which was reportedly included in his presidential briefings on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
4 suspects arrested after bombing at Pakistan mosque leaves 31 dead
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
Panetta: Al Qaeda still "a real threat"
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says we have not yet defeated al Qaeda and they are still "a real threat." Scott Pelley reports from an interview for "60 Minutes."
U.S. troops take Taliban villages by surprise
Scott Pelley reports from Afghanistan, where troops from the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team are carrying America's counter insurgency strategy through the Taliban heartland village by village, often at night.
Afghanistan midwives give a better chance at life
The Afghanistan province of Badakshan was once recorded to have the world's highest maternal mortality rate. Mandy Clark reports on giving life in Afghanistan a better chance from the start.
8 U.S. soldiers charged in bullying suicide
Eight soldiers are charged in the apparent suicide of U.S. Army Private Danny Chen. The victim's family says he was bullied and taunted because of his race, reports Bob Orr.
Coffee shop serves comfort to troubled vets
Jorge Gonzales' Seattle based coffee shop not only serves up a great cup of java, but the Iraq war veteran has opened his café as a place for other troops to share their problems and treat the mental scars of war. Barry Petersen reports.
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
Live
Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flow
AI is being taught how to do your job
Only On CBS
The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice
Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
First on CBS