African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland
President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
Africa
Rescue helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro
Two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide and the pilot were killed in the helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro.
42 migrants presumed dead after boat sinks off Libya's coast, U.N. says
The United Nations says 42 migrants are missing, presumed dead after boat capsizes off Libya's coast, with only seven rescued after six days adrift.
Satellite imagery shows horrors in Sudan
Satellite imagery is showing details of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan amid the country's ongoing civil war.
Sudan's civil war rages despite Trump administration's push for peace
Explosions were reported near Sudan's capital Khartoum just hours after the RSF paramilitary forces said they agreed to a U.S.-backed truce proposal.
Mamdani's election draws celebration, pride and anger around the world
Mayor-elect Mamdani's win in New York is cheered by his London counterpart and a former mentor in Uganda, but draws a warning from Israel's U.S. ambassador.
Tanzania political opposition says 700 people killed in election unrest
Tanzania's political opposition, which was largely barred from national elections this wee, says hundreds of people have been killed in 3 days of protests.
U.N. warns of "terrible escalation" in Sudan's civil war
Sudan's RSF paramilitary forces reportedly launch an attack on the army's last stronghold in Darfur, where tens of thousands of civilians are trapped.
Lawyer says man deported to Africa on hunger strike, life "on the line"
A Cuban deported by the U.S. to the tiny African nation of Eswatini is on hunger strike and his "life is on the line," his lawyer says.
Drone attacks appear to delay Sudan capital's airport reopening
Sudan's leaders hoped to reopen Khartoum airport after more than a year and a half to show they control the capital, but the morning brought explosions instead.
U.S. missionary kidnapped from home in Niger's capital, sources say
An American missionary was kidnapped from his home in Niger's capital Niamey, multiple sources tell CBS News.
Military coup leader sworn in as Madagascar's new president
Deadly "Gen Z" protests in Madagascar led to a president's impeachment and the swearing-in of coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina as the new leader.
Endangered cheetah cubs rescued from illegal trade in Africa
The cubs were packed in bags that resembled sacks of potatoes and were being transported in a small boat when the local coast guard intercepted them.
Quest for Queen Cleopatra's lost tomb reveals a sunken ancient harbor
Archaeologists say they've discovered an ancient, long-submerged Mediterranean port, but for the head of the mission, the real treasure is still hidden.
Drone strike on displacement camp in Sudan reportedly kills 75 people
U.N. rights chief says Sudan's "forgotten" war is escalating, as another mass killing of civilians is reported by aid workers.
Probe into anti-apartheid icon Steve Biko's death reopening 48 years later
South Africa's racist apartheid regime said no one was to blame for activist Steve Biko's death in prison. 48 years later, his family wants the truth to come out.
60 killed in machete attack by ISIS-linked militia in Congo, officials say
An ISIS-linked terrorist group among the many factions fighting in Eastern Congo has reportedly massacred dozens of people attending a funeral.
Trump's aid cuts fuel anxiety as a deadly Ebola outbreak hits Congo
An Ebola outbreak has killed 16 people in Congo, and a WHO official says President Trump's aid cuts "will definitely have an impact" on the response.
Ethiopia to open $5B mega-dam despite concerns over Nile water supply
Ethiopia says the GERD hydroelectric dam will be a boon to the region, but Egypt and Sudan say it could threaten their "existential resources."
Baby, children among 11 missing after hippo capsizes boat
Three people survived the incident and were rescued, and "a search is ongoing in the hope of finding the missing victims," an official said.
Landslide wipes out entire village in war-torn Sudan, rebel group says
A remote part of Sudan's Darfur region had been a refuge for people fleeing a civil war, but it couldn't protect them from a landslide. Rebels say 1,000 people are dead, with just one survivor.
African countries brace for impact as Trump announces further tariffs
South Africa, which has a strained relationship with President Trump, is the only African country singled out in the announcement with a 30% tariff increase on August 7.
Breaking down 2024 U.N. global hunger report
A new U.N. report shows global hunger declined in 2024, but not in every region. Jessica Fanzo, professor of climate and food at Columbia University, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Dr. David Klatzow, a specialist in forensic science, talks with CBS correspondent Debora Patta about the Oscar Pistorius verdict and his disappointment in the judge’s ruling
Dr. David Klatzow, a specialist in forensic science, talks with CBS correspondent Debora Patta about the Oscar Pistorius verdict and his disappointment in the judge’s ruling.
Hershey candy prices increasing amid global cocoa shortage
The Hershey Company said that it's raising candy prices to keep up with the increasing cost of cocoa. There's an ongoing global shortage of the essential chocolate ingredient, as heat waves and heavy rain linked to climate change continue to significantly impact West Africa, which supplies the majority of the world's cocoa.
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
6 Minnesota federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Trump on Iran, Renee Good, Jerome Powell and his own morality
Here are the major takeaways from President Trump's interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil on Iran, Renee Good, the Federal Reserve and more.
Trump says Renee Good likely a "solid, wonderful person" under "normal circumstances"
President Trump told CBS News he believes the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, was likely a "very, solid wonderful person," but her actions before she was killed were "pretty tough."
White House defends Trump after he appeared to flip off heckler
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Saks Global, century-old high-end department store chain, files for bankruptcy
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
Their 21 kids were taken by the state. They've since had more surrogate-born babies.
The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.
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Saks Global, century-old high-end department store chain, files for bankruptcy
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
Lindsey Halligan argues she should still be U.S. attorney, accuses judge of abuse of power
Judge David Novak had given Lindsey Halligan a week to explain why she is using the title of U.S. attorney after another federal judge found her appointment to the position invalid.
GM CEO Mary Barra on electric vehicles, tariffs and competing with China
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
Read the full transcript of Tony Dokoupil's interview with President Trump here
President Trump shared a warning for Iran, called Jerome Powell a "lousy Fed chairman" and defended the ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. Read the full transcript of their conversation.
Trump: Jerome Powell has "been a lousy Fed chairman"
President Trump brushed off a question about whether the Justice Department probe amounts to political retribution.
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Saks Global, century-old high-end department store chain, files for bankruptcy
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
GM CEO Mary Barra on electric vehicles, tariffs and competing with China
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
Trump: Jerome Powell has "been a lousy Fed chairman"
President Trump brushed off a question about whether the Justice Department probe amounts to political retribution.
Looking to kickstart your career? These are the best jobs for 2026.
Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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Lindsey Halligan argues she should still be U.S. attorney, accuses judge of abuse of power
Judge David Novak had given Lindsey Halligan a week to explain why she is using the title of U.S. attorney after another federal judge found her appointment to the position invalid.
Trump on Iran, Renee Good, Jerome Powell and his own morality
Here are the major takeaways from President Trump's interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil on Iran, Renee Good, the Federal Reserve and more.
White House defends Trump after he appeared to flip off heckler
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
Read the full transcript of Tony Dokoupil's interview with President Trump here
President Trump shared a warning for Iran, called Jerome Powell a "lousy Fed chairman" and defended the ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. Read the full transcript of their conversation.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
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Crane falls onto moving passenger train in Thailand, killing at least 29
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 22 people and injuring dozens more in northeastern Thailand.
Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
Rampaging elephant kills 20 people, including children, in India
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, "Dilbert" comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
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Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Crime
Uvalde teacher's emotional testimony in trial
Tuesday marked Day 5 in the trial of former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales over his response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Minnesota takes on Trump administration
The state of Minnesota, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing the Department of Homeland Security and several Trump administration officials over the massive operations involving federal law enforcement. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Man admits to starting fire at synagogue
Investigators say Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted to starting a fire at Mississippi's largest synagogue. Newly obtained video shows a man dousing Jackson's Beth Israel Congregation with liquid from a gas container. Jason Allen reports.
Space
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Space
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Uvalde teacher's emotional testimony in trial
Tuesday marked Day 5 in the trial of former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales over his response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Tony Dokoupil's final thoughts from Detroit
"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil shares his final thoughts after interviewing President Trump and General Motors CEO Mary Barra in Detroit.
GM CEO on electric vehicles' future, tariff impact
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil, General Motors CEO Mary Barra discusses tariffs, electric vehicles and the outlook ahead for the automaker.
Extended interview: GM CEO Mary Barra
Mary Barra, the CEO of General Motors since 2014, speaks with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil about the future of electric vehicles amid slowing U.S. sales, affordability, manufacturing shifts and more.
Cancer survival at historic high: report
A new report found that the number of people surviving cancer is at a historic high. The new findings published by the American Cancer Society found that the five-year-survival rate for all cancers has reached 70% for the first time. That's up from just half in the mid 1970s. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.