Algerian coast guard allegedly kills jet skiers who ran out of gas
A survivor of the incident says he watched as his brother was fatally shot after the group got lost in the dark and came under fire.
Africa
Dozens killed as fire tears through building in South Africa
Authorities said many homeless people had moved into the building in Johannesburg, the nation's largest city, making it hard to search the structure.
Troops detain Gabon's president, seize power in latest Africa coup bid
The mutinous military officers say they have placed the president under house arrest in what could be the 8th African coup in 3 years.
5 entire families reportedly killed by shelling as war rages in Sudan
39 civilians, including all members of 5 families and most of some others, were killed in just one day, a human rights activist from the area told CBS News.
Wagner head posts 1st video since mutiny
Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin has posted a video appearing to show him somewhere in Africa, where he says Wagner is working to make the continent "more free," despite accusations of horrific human rights violations by the group. CBS News' Debora Patta reports.
Wealthy dentist convicted of killing wife on African safari gets life in prison
Larry Rudolph has claimed throughout the case that his wife's death in Zambia in 2016 was an accident.
55 dead after violence in Libya's capital
At least 55 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured following violence in Libya's capital this week. Fighting broke out between two militias on Monday in Tripoli. Alden Young, a non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute and an associate professor of African American studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, joined CBS News to discuss the unrest.
Niger soldiers ambushed, at least 17 killed
Niger's military says suspected terrorists have ambushed a group of its soldiers near the country's western border, killing at least 17 and wounding another 20. Niger's defense ministry says it killed around 100 of the attackers. The BBC's Mayeni Jones joins CBS News with more on the attack.
West African leaders navigating Niger coup
Two weeks after a military junta ousted Niger's president, leaders of West African nations met hoping to find a peaceful resolution to the situation. The leaders have threatened military intervention if Niger's president isn't reinstated, but the junta installed its own government earlier Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe reports.
African leaders order the activation of standby force after Niger coup
Concern voiced over "deplorable" conditions for ousted president as Niger's neighbors weigh possible military response against continued diplomacy.
West African leaders meeting on Niger coup
West African leaders are meeting in an emergency summit to decide what to do next about Niger, where a military junta has been in power since July 26. Officials close to ousted President Mohamed Bazoum say he and his wife have no running water, electricity or access to doctors. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
41 reportedly dead after migrant boat sinks off Italian island
After a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean last week, 41 people reportedly died, survivors told local Italian media on Wednesday.
Why the junta closed Niger's airspace
Flights across Africa are being rerouted after coup leaders in Niger closed the country's airspace. The move came after neighboring countries threatened to use military force against Niger if its president wasn't reinstated. Cameron Hudson, senior associate for the Africa program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss the situation in Niger.
Niger coup leaders close country's airspace
Niger's coup leaders have closed the country's airspace until further notice after Sunday's deadline to reinstate ousted President Bazoum was allowed to pass. The Economic Community of West African States had warned it could take military action if the ousted president was not reinstated. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the latest.
Coup leaders close Niger airspace after deadline to reinstate leader
Niger's military rulers closed the country's airspace as they defied an international ultimatum to restore the nation's president to power.
Biden calls for release of Niger's president
President Biden is calling for the release of Niger's president as the U.S. orders the evacuation of embassy staff members and their families following a coup in the country last week. The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Russian flags wave at pro-junta protest in post-coup Niger
As the U.S. plans evacuations, Niger's military rulers find support not only on the streets, but from some neighboring nations' own post-coup regimes.
Are military coups on the rise in Africa?
The U.S. suspended security cooperation with military forces in Niger a week after soldiers ousted the country's president and his government. Niger joins a list of African countries to experience military coups since 2020. Associated Press West Africa correspondent Sam Mednick joined CBS News to discuss what's happening on the ground and if military takeovers have become a pattern in the region.
How the U.S. is responding to coup in Niger
Evacuation flights out of Niger began arriving in Paris and Rome Wednesday morning with 21 Americans among the evacuees. More evacuation flights from the West African country are expected following last week's coup overthrowing Niger's president. Vedant Patel, principal deputy spokesperson for the State Department, joined CBS News to talk about what the United States is doing in the aftermath of the coup.
Americans flee Niger on Italian plane a week after leader detained
The U.S. hasn't called the military takeover in Niger a coup and isn't organizing evacuations, but 21 U.S. nationals have escaped on a European plane.
French nationals to be evacuated from Niger
France says it is going to evacuate its citizens from Niger beginning Tuesday, according to the country's foreign ministry. This comes after a military junta overthrew Niger's pro-western president during a coup last week. BBC News reporter Chris Ewokor joined CBS News to talk about the situation.
U.S. "monitoring" as Europe starts evacuations from post-coup Niger
NSC spokesman John Kirby said the White House still sees a "window" for diplomacy to resolve the crisis.
Pro-coup protests erupt in Niger
In Niger, where a military junta seized power last week, thousands of coup supporters took to the streets of the country's capital Sunday waving Russian flags and denouncing the former colonial power, France. Some protesters threw stones at the French Embassy, breaking windows. Declan Walsh, chief Africa correspondent for The New York Times, joined CBS News with more on the situation.
Niger general who helped stage coup declares himself country's new leader
Various factions of Niger's military have reportedly wrangled for control since members of the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.
African leaders urge Putin to end Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin and 17 African leaders continued meetings Friday in Saint Petersburg as the leaders urged Putin to follow their peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Putin promised six African nations he would provide them free Russian grain. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
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Trump threatens Oman, Iran war in stalemate as 60-day talks window ends
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expiring, with no agreement in sight.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
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Hegseth to go to Iowa today to campaign for GOP candidates, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was scheduled to head to Iowa on Monday to give remarks, speak to veterans and campaign, sources told CBS News.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Tupac Shakur was murdered in "act of revenge," prosecutor tells jury
The long-unsolved drive-by shooting gripped the hip-hop community, partly because no one was charged until Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted in 2023.
Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
Former Hurricane Lala drenches Hawaii, flash floods sweep away Big Island homes
Lala was weakening but still packing a punch as it moved away from the islands, forecasters said.
School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
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School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
Stellantis recalls nearly 850,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
House Ethics investigating Rep. Gomez for alleged sexual misconduct
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
Trump welcomes 16-year-old lifeguard and boy he rescued to the Oval Office
President Trump praised lifeguard Ryder Williams for his bravery, saying his rescue of a 10-year-old boy in treacherous waters was "incredible."
Has your license plate been tracked by Flock? Here's how to check.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
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Stellantis recalls nearly 850,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
Has your license plate been tracked by Flock? Here's how to check.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
Trump family crypto firm granted conditional approval to establish a bank
The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
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House Ethics investigating Rep. Gomez for alleged sexual misconduct
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
Trump welcomes 16-year-old lifeguard and boy he rescued to the Oval Office
President Trump praised lifeguard Ryder Williams for his bravery, saying his rescue of a 10-year-old boy in treacherous waters was "incredible."
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Hegseth to go to Iowa today to campaign for GOP candidates, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was scheduled to head to Iowa on Monday to give remarks, speak to veterans and campaign, sources told CBS News.
Ex-prosecutor fired over FACE Act case sues DOJ for unlawful termination
Sunita Doddamani argues that she was terminated as an assistant U.S. attorney because she prosecuted activists accused of blocking an entrance to an abortion clinic.
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
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School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
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Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Thousands waiting for help as Indonesia earthquake death toll nears 70
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
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Extended interview: Becky G
Becky G speaks with Gayle King about the latest developments in her career, her new music, the intersection of advocacy and art in her latest videos and more.
Opening statements in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The trial has begun for the man accused of ordering the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Hayden Panettiere remembered by co-stars and friends after her death
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Jon Batiste on creating his 3 new albums
Jon Batiste speaks with "CBS Mornings" about his three new albums, which were inspired by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Thelonious Monk, and explains how he crafted each one in a single day. The Grammy winner also gives an update on his wife, who is battling cancer.
Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Remember the Titans" and "Heroes," has died at 36, her publicist confirmed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
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How this school uses AI instead of teachers
Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss.
States crack down on misleading home listings
More home listings are using AI to add furniture, repaint walls, spruce up landscaping and even add windows. But when does virtual staging cross the line into deception or even fraud? CBS News' Evyn Moon explores.
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.
The iNaturalist app – Mixing science with fun
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.)
The silent spy game orbiting above Earth's skies
Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis traveled to Vantor, a Colorado-based satellite technology company.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Protests over Flock camera use in communities
More Americans are pushing back against police use of Flock surveillance cameras. Part of the concern comes from reports of officers misusing the cameras to stalk civilians, including ex-wives and girlfriends. CBS News' Anna Schecter interviewed Flock CEO Garrett Langley last week and has more.
Luigi Mangione's New York trial delayed
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Tupac Shakur was murdered in "act of revenge," prosecutor tells jury
The long-unsolved drive-by shooting gripped the hip-hop community, partly because no one was charged until Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted in 2023.
Lindsay Clancy's mother takes the stand
Paula Musgrove, Lindsay Clancy's mother, gave emotional testimony in her daughter's murder trial on Monday, where she said Clancy was a dedicated, loving mom.
Lindsay Clancy's sister takes stand in trial
Lindsay Clancy's sister, Allison Ozga, took the stand in Clancy's murder trial on Monday to share what her sister's mental health was like before allegedly killing her three children.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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CRISPR Kids | 60 Minutes Archive
The CDC says Lyme disease is emerging beyond the regions where it has historically been considered endemic. In 2025, 60 Minutes' Bill Whitaker reported on high school students researching a new way to detect and treat the disease.
Inside Americans' views on socialism
A new CBS News poll shows 58% of Democrats view socialism positively while 50% view capitalism negatively. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.
Breaking down Florida's top primary races
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede joins CBS News to break down some of the biggest primary battles in Florida on Tuesday.
Trump reducing military exercises with S. Korea
President Trump announced over the weekend that he's ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, saying that the country recently declined to join U.S. efforts to denuclearize Iran. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Latest on Iran war 60 days after MOU
It has been 60 days since the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that was meant to be the first step in a wider peace process, but in those 60 days negotiators have made virtually no progress on a permanent end to the war. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Aaron MacLean and Nancy Cordes have the latest on the war.