Memorial events mark 22 years since the 9/11 terror attacks
An annual ceremony to remember those who died on September 11, 2001, was held in lower Manhattan on Monday.
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Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on ISIS as "enduring" threat
Retired Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, who was the head of the U.S. Central Command from 2019-2021, tells "Face the Nation" that with levels of al Qaeda at historic lows in Afghanistan and Pakistan, ISIS is more of an "enduring" threat.
Somalia drought blamed for some 43,000 deaths, half of them children
The war in Ukraine and a fight against domestic terrorists have worsened the nightmare in the east African nation, and the "crisis is far from over."
Drought and war could kill half a million kids in Somalia by the summer
The U.N. warns that unless urgent action is taken, half a million children could die in the drought-ravaged nation within just six months.
Drought and terrorism grip desolate Somalia
Over two years of drought has left southern Somalia desolate. Villagers are left with a stark choice: stay and face starvation or leave and risk the fighting waged by one of Al Qaeda's deadliest affiliates. Debora Patta witnessed the desperation at a refugee camp in Baidoa.
At least 4 reportedly killed as al Qaeda-linked militants storm hotel
"So far we have confirmed the death of four people," said one security official, adding that others had been rescued from the besieged hotel.
Death toll hits 100 after double car bombing in Somali capital
A police spokesman said there were mothers "with their children trapped on their backs" among the victims in the attack carried out by "ruthless terrorists."
CIA unveils model of al Qaeda leader hideout used before deadly strike
The al-Zawahiri model home is the rare artifact that had been used by intelligence officers just weeks beforehand.
Afghans stare down a bleak future as Taliban marks one year in power
Women's freedoms have been erased, the economy is in a freefall, and a father tells CBS News that all he remembers on this anniversary is losing two sons.
Biden's big week despite COVID isolation
CBS News Radio White House correspondent Steven Portnoy joined Nikki Batiste and Lana Zak to talk about the response out of Washington regarding China's military exercises near Taiwan, President Biden's latest executive order expanding abortion access and what many are considering a successful week for the administration.
Pelosi's Taiwan visit condemned by China
Tensions are high between the U.S. and China as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wrapped up her visit to Taiwan. Beijing condemned the trip and responded with military exercises. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports from Taiwan, the former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton joined CBS News' David Begnaud to discuss the implications of Pelosi's trip and the U.S. drone strike that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
John Kirby on Pelosi's Taiwan visit
National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the Biden administration's concerns with China's military drills in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Plus, he talks about the risks to Americans after the killing of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
New details in strike against al Qaeda leader
More details are emerging about the drone strike in Afghanistan that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who played a key role in the 9/11 attacks. Catherine Herridge reports.
Al Qaeda leader killed by U.S. drone strike
A U.S. drone strike has killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, an al Qaeda leader suspected of helping plan the 9/11 attacks. He was Osama Bin Laden's deputy for more than a decade, becoming the terror group's leader after Bin Laden was killed by Navy SEALs in 2011. CBS senior investigating correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Impact of Pelosi's trip to Taiwan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived on Taiwan for a visit today despite rising tensions between the U.S. and China. Ohio Congressman Mike Turner, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the trip as well as the killing of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
U.S. reacts to death of al Qaeda leader
President Biden announced the U.S. killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan, and said "justice has been delivered" for families of 9/11 victims. Alice Greenwald, President and CEO of the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, joins CBS News to discuss how victims' families are reacting to the news.
Former U.S. diplomat on al-Zawahiri's death
Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the key players behind the 9/11 terror attacks, was killed over the weekend during a U.S. drone strike in Kabul. CBS News' David Begnaud and Debra Alfarone speak with James Jeffrey, a former U.S. ambassador to Iraq and Turkey and the chair of the Wilson Center's Middle East Program, about the global implications of this attack.
Al-Zawahiri's death raises questions on Taliban's involvement
President Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan says the White House is communicating with the Taliban about their knowledge of al-Zawahiri's location.
H.R. McMaster on the Taliban and al Qaeda
CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor H.R. McMaster joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the relationship between the Taliban and al Qaeda following the death of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a U.S. counterterrorism drone strike.
Top al Qaeda leader killed by U.S. drone strike
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with details on the U.S. operation in Afghanistan that led to the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al Qaeda and a key figure behind the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
What to know about Ayman al-Zawahiri
Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al Qaeda and a major architect of the 9/11 attacks, was killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan over the weekend. Here's what to know about the terrorist leader, who was considered the brains of Osama bin Laden's terror group.
Ayman al-Zawahiri (2004) | 60 Minutes Archive
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed over the weekend in a drone strike during a U.S. counterterrorism operation, President Biden announced Monday night. In 2004, Ed Bradley reported on al-Zawahiri, said to be the mastermind behind Osama bin Laden.
Michael Morell on future of al Qaeda
CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about what the strike means for the future of al Qaeda and the country.
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in drone strike, Biden says
"Now, justice has been delivered," President Biden said Monday night. "And this terrorist leader is no more."
Jake Sullivan on drone strike
National security adviser Jake Sullivan joins “CBS Morning” to give an inside look at the historic strike and what it means for the country's relationship with the Taliban.
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Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani, attorney Robert Costello for "hacking" laptop
Giuliani and Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data.
Biden to head to Michigan to stand with UAW workers on picket line
"What we're saying is we support the auto workers," the White House press secretary said Monday.
Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
U.S. tanks arrive in Ukraine as Russia refutes claim about commander
The first U.S.-made M1 Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Moscow refutes a claim that its Black Sea fleet commander was killed in a strike.
2 men plead guilty to federal hate crime involving slain transgender woman
The men were accused of threatening and using a paintball gun to shoot at the victim, whom police identified as Alexa Negrón Luciano.
You're probably planning for retirement wrong. Here's why.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans understands the basics of longevity, or how long they'll live in retirement. Can you pass the test?
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Man "blamed his wife" after loaded gun found in carry-on at airport
After the incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the man said that his wife had packed his bag not knowing there was a loaded gun stored inside.
Nelson Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka Mandela dies at 43
The Nelson Mandela Foundation lauded Zoleka Mandela for "raising awareness about cancer prevention and her unwavering commitment to breaking down the stigma" around the disease.
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Supreme Court denies Alabama's bid to use GOP-drawn congressional map
The Supreme Court declined the request by Alabama officials to use a congressional map drawn by GOP state lawmakers in July.
Alabama inmate opposes being "test subject" for new execution method
Nitrogen gas is authorized as an execution method in three states but it has never been used to put an inmate to death.
New Orleans' drinking water threatened as saltwater intrusion looms
In New Orleans, demand for bottled water has surged, with some store shelves nearly empty.
Some Lahaina residents return after devastating wildfires: "Unrecognizable"
A small group of Lahaina residents were allowed to return to what's left of their homes on Monday, seven weeks after devastating Maui wildfires.
Man "blamed his wife" after loaded gun found in carry-on at airport
After the incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the man said that his wife had packed his bag not knowing there was a loaded gun stored inside.
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Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Biden to head to Michigan to stand with UAW workers on picket line
"What we're saying is we support the auto workers," the White House press secretary said Monday.
You're probably planning for retirement wrong. Here's why.
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Just what the doctor ordered? $29 medical checkups now at Costco
Costco partners with online marketplace in selling health care services to the uninsured or those who prefer to pay cash.
Government shutdown could jeopardize U.S credit rating, Moody's warns
A U.S. government shutdown would underscore the impact of "intensifying political polarization," the credit agency said in a new report.
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Supreme Court denies Alabama's bid to use GOP-drawn congressional map
The Supreme Court declined the request by Alabama officials to use a congressional map drawn by GOP state lawmakers in July.
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani, attorney Robert Costello for "hacking" laptop
Rudy Giuliani and attorney Robert Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data after Hunter Biden left his laptop at a repair shop.
Biden to head to Michigan to stand with UAW workers on picket line
"What we're saying is we support the auto workers," the White House press secretary said Monday.
Federal employee unions mobilize on brink of shutdown
With days until a government shutdown, which would furlough and stop paychecks to federal employees nationwide, the major federal government employee unions are trying to convince Congress to cut a deal.
Government shutdown could jeopardize U.S credit rating, Moody's warns
A U.S. government shutdown would underscore the impact of "intensifying political polarization," the credit agency said in a new report.
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How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Tornado-damaged Pfizer plant restarts pharmaceutical production
The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly one-fourth of the sterile injectable medications Pfizer supplies to U.S. hospitals, the company said.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise — how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus, known as flesh-eating bacteria, can cause necrotizing fasciitis — and typically kills 1 in 5 Americans who get an infection.
CDC recommends Pfizer's RSV vaccine during pregnancy
RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants, according to the CDC.
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Nelson Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka Mandela dies of cancer at 43
The Nelson Mandela Foundation lauded Zoleka Mandela for "raising awareness about cancer prevention and her unwavering commitment to breaking down the stigma" around the disease.
Could an "integration program" in Mexico ease the U.S. border crisis?
The U.N. refugee chief tells CBS News a small pilot program in Mexico is helping settle migrants and refugees into new lives before they reach the U.S. border.
Cuba denounces attack on its U.S. embassy as terrorism
A man allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba's mission in the U.S. on Sunday night. No one was injured.
U.S. tanks arrive in Ukraine as Russia refutes claim about commander
The first U.S.-made M1 Abrams tanks are rolling out on Ukrainian soil as Moscow refutes a claim that its Black Sea fleet commander was killed in a strike.
Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation
London police said that it had "received a number of allegations of sexual offences" regarding Russell Brand.
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"Survivor" host Jeff Probst teases season 45
"Survivor 45" will feature 90-minute-long episodes — a change host Jeff Probst had long pushed for behind the scenes.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game
Perhaps the biggest story from the NFL on Sunday wasn't any of the scores, but the fact that Taylor Swift attended the Kansas City Chiefs game with the family of tight end Travis Kelce. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Writers and studios reach tentative agreement
The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with the major Hollywood studios on a new contract. If the contract is ratified, it would end a four-and-a-half month long strike. Elise Preston reports.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
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Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products
Tech giants Microsoft and Google say they're moving toward building more generative artificial intelligence into their products. Microsoft has already been adding AI assistants to apps and now plans to unify all of them into a single source. And Google is launching new AI features to make video editing and publishing easier on YouTube. Emma Roth, news writer at The Verge, joined CBS News to discuss the increased use of AI.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
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Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
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Alabama inmate opposes being "test subject" for new execution method
Nitrogen gas is authorized as an execution method in three states but it has never been used to put an inmate to death.
Man "blamed his wife" after loaded gun found in carry-on at airport
After the incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the man said that his wife had packed his bag not knowing there was a loaded gun stored inside.
Woman, teen girl and pet dog found dead in NYC: "We heard screaming"
Police said they discovered a woman with stab wounds and a 14-year-old girl with head trauma. They also found a dog with a bag over its head that had been suffocated.
Michigan mom sentenced for crash into icy pond that killed 3 sons
Leticia Gonzales' sons, Jerome III, 4, Jeremiah, 3, and Josiah, 1, drowned while strapped into child-restraint seats.
2 men plead guilty to federal hate crime involving slain transgender woman
The men were accused of threatening and using a paintball gun to shoot at the victim, whom police identified as Alexa Negrón Luciano.
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Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
NASA successfully retrieves asteroid material
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
NASA mission to asteroid returning to Earth
A small saucer-shape capsule carrying a half-pound of rocks and dust collected from an asteroid called Bennu is expected to slam into Earth's atmosphere at a blistering 27,650 mph on Sunday and then parachute down to the ground. NASA senior scientist Amy Simon joined CBS News to discuss the purpose and logistics of the mission.
NASA says asteroid samples will land on Earth Sunday after fiery descent
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
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Crime scene photos: NYC sledgehammer attack
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Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani over laptop
Hunter Biden sued Rudy Giuliani and his former attorney Tuesday, claiming they hacked, manipulated and disseminated data on an external hard drive associated with Hunter's laptop. Giuliani and the attorney, Robert Costello, have previously acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data. CBS News reporter Graham Kates has the latest.
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Majority-Black school districts' funding gaps
School districts across the United States with more Black and low-income students are able to invest significantly less in their buildings and students are feeling the impact on their education. CBS News and Stations investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
WGA board, council to vote on new union deal
In Hollywood, leaders of the Writers Guild of America are expected to approve a new contract Tuesday after months on strike. The deal will still need to be ratified by the union's members, but the strike could officially end before that happens. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports from Los Angeles.
Shutdown could downgrade U.S. credit: Moody's
With just days remaining for Congress to pass a spending bill to keep the government running, credit agency Moody's is warning a shutdown could cause the U.S. to lose its AAA rating. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on that and President Biden's trip to UAW picket lines in Michigan.