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.
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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.
Prince Harry visits minefield in Angola, continuing Diana's advocacy
Prince Harry visited Angola in southern Africa with the HALO Trust organization, the same group Princess Diana worked with 28 years ago.
Trump praises Liberian leader's mastery of English, his native language
Trump lauded Liberia's visiting President Joseph Boakai for having "such good English," apparently not realizing that it is both Boakai and his nation's primary language.
Trump hosts African leaders at White House
President Trump is hosting leaders from several African leaders at the White House Wednesday with trade and U.S. aid on the agenda. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
More than 30 people killed in Kenya protests
At least 31 people were killed on Monday in a violent anti-government protest in Nairobi, Kenya, the state-funded human rights commission said. Evelyne Musambi, the East Africa reporter for the Associated Press, joins with the latest details.
6 people accused of witchcraft killed, 2 burned alive, official says
The official and witnesses said the incident happened after accusations made by members of the ruling party's powerful youth movement.
U.S. holding detainees at Guantanamo Bay
The U.S. is holding migrant detainees from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean at immigration facilities on the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, according to internal U.S. government records. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
U.S. brokers DRC-Rwanda deal with high risk, potential "vast rewards"
Fighting for control of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral wealth has killed millions. Trump wants to end it, and potentially reap huge rewards.
Heightened security in U.S. following Soleimani airstrike
A high-ranking Iranian military official says Iran will punish Americans following the airstrike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani. U.S. military units are on high alert to protect some American embassies in Africa and the Middle East, while security measures are being increased across the country. Kenneth Craig reports.
Almanac: "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
On November 10, 1871 the Scottish explorer Dr. David Livingstone, who'd disappeared in Africa while searching for the source of the Nile, was found by Henry Stanley, a reporter for the New York Herald. Jane Pauley reports.
A Facebook message that sparked hope
Steve Hartman visited Africa to investigate the story of how a suspicious Facebook message actually led to a friendship, and a publishing business that is investing in an impoverished community in Liberia.
Wagner Group says it is leaving Mali, but Africa Corps will remain
Wagner is a group of entities that operate as a private military company.
Island-Hopping: Love nuts from the Seychelles
The Seychelles Islands, nearly a thousand miles off the eastern coast of Africa, are known for being a honeymoon hotspot. Part of the allure is a product of the Coco De Mer tree. Affectionately called "love nuts," these seeds are rare, large (weighing up to 30 pounds), shaped like a derriere, and are said to have aphrodisiacal properties. Conor Knighton visited the Seychelles, where a love of the love nut permeates island culture.
Delia Owens on the inspiration for "Where the Crawdads Sing"
For the last six months "Where the Crawdads Sing" has been a fixture on The New York Times' bestseller list. In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "Sunday Morning" March 17, novelist and animal behaviorist Delia Owens explains to correspondent Lee Owens how the inspiration for her book came from the savannas of Africa.
South Africa
Morley Safer reports on the steady collapse of apartheid in South Africa. He asks Prime Minister P. W. Botha, one of the architects of the apartheid system, "Can you envisage a day in which there will be full equality for blacks in this country?"
The Killers
The carnage was unspeakable: men, women, children, even babies, hacked to death in an age-old feud between two African tribes. Ed Bradley investigates the conflict in Rwanda and speaks with prisoners accused of slaughtering their countrymen.
They're Her Elephants
Lesley Stahl profiles Cynthia Moss, who gave up a cozy life in New York to live in a tent and study elephants in Kenya. After 25 years, Moss is still there, working to save her subjects from extinction at the hands of hunters and poachers, who kill them for their tusks.
Thou Shalt Kill
Thousands of Ugandan children, some as young as 10, have been abducted and forced to serve in a rebel army led by religious fanatic Joseph Kony. Some of the children, recently rescued, tell Christiane Amanpour about brutal murders they committed under the threat of death.
The Orphanage
There's an orphanage in Kenya like no other: a home for baby elephants whose mothers were killed by poachers. As Bob Simon reports, Dame Daphne Sheldrick and her staff act like surrogate parents, caring for the calves until they're strong enough to go back to the wild.
African Gorillas In Peril
CNN's Anderson Cooper travels to an African jungle and reports on the endangered mountain gorilla species, as they have been subject to slaughter and oppression at the hands of humans.
The Cost Of Ivory
Ivory is selling for nearly $1,000 a tusk, causing more elephants to be slaughtered and more orphaned babies in need of special care provided by an elephant orphanage in Kenya. Bob Simon reports.
Discovering the secrets of lions
Dereck and Beverly Joubert have been filming Africa's lions for 30 years and their discoveries have challenged conventional wisdom. Lara Logan reports.
Trump's travel ban is fueling anxiety even in a country not on the list
Trump's move to bar U.S. entry for nationals from 12 countries has people even in an unlisted nation wondering if "Americans just don't like us anymore."
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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.
Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea
President Trump said Sunday that the joint military exercises with South Korea are costly and they "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Woman fights off bear with spray after being attacked on trail in Alaska
A woman was running alone on a path called the Wolverine Bowl Trail when the brown bear attacked her, officials said.
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.
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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.
FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers — here's what to know.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
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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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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.
Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father confirmed in a statement. The star was known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." Gayle King has a look at her life and career.
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.
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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.
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.)
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 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.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
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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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Suge Knight could testify in Tupac trial
Marion Hugh "Suge" Knight Jr., who cofounded Death Row Records, is on the witness list in the trial of the man accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's murder, which begins Monday. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher has more.
Murder trial of Tupac Shakur to begin
Opening statements are expected to begin Monday in Las Vegas in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has pleaded not guilty. CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi breaks down what to expect.
Trial starts in Microsoft exec's murder allegedly hatched by ex-wife
Jared Bridegan was repeatedly shot outside his vehicle while his 2-year-old child was strapped in a car seat.
Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Violent crime down in big cities
Violent crime numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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Expert on USS Lincoln reports
U.S. service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are reportedly struggling with mental health issues amid a record-breaking deployment at sea. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Suge Knight could testify in Tupac trial
Marion Hugh "Suge" Knight Jr., who cofounded Death Row Records, is on the witness list in the trial of the man accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's murder, which begins Monday. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher has more.
How U.S.-Iran stalemate impacts oil prices
The U.S. and Iran remain in a stalemate as the 60-day negotiation period expires, and access to the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. Emily Peck, a markets correspondent for Axios, joins with more.
Back-to-school costs skyrocket amid tariffs
The cost of school supplies has skyrocketed this year amid the war in Iran and President Trump's aggressive tariff policy. Tibor Besedes, an economics professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, joins with more.
Former Trump ambassador on U.S.-Iran deal
James Jeffrey, a former U.S. diplomat and deputy national security adviser under three administrations, including President Trump's first term, joins to discuss where U.S.-Iran relations stand as the 60-day negotiation period expires.