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.
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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.
Al-Zawahiri killed in drone strike
President Biden announced a U.S. counterterrorism operation killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan. Al-Zawahiri helped plot some of the deadliest terrorist attacks against Americans, including on 9/11. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the details on how the U.S. tracked down the top terrorist target.
Eye Opener: Al-Zawahiri killed
A U.S. counterterrorism operation killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan. Also, California’s largest wildfire turns deadly. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
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U.S. kills al Qaeda leader in Afghanistan
A U.S. drone strike has killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan. At the White House, President Biden said, “Now, justice has been delivered. And this terrorist leader is no more.” Voters in Kansas will be the first in the country since Roe v Wade was overturned to have their say, in voting today, on whether abortion should remain protected there. And WNBA star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court a month after her trial began.
U.S. kills al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
President Biden has confirmed the death of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down the significance of this attack with CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis.
Who was al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri?
The terrorist leader was believed to be the true architect behind the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
After 20 years in Guantanamo, man wants his art, and "another life"
U.S. officials have accepted for a while that Khalid Ahmed Qasim is no well-trained terror operative. He's finally set for release, but his future remains uncertain.
U.S. drone strike kills al Qaeda-linked commander on motorcycle in Syria
Abu Hamzah al Yemeni was a senior leader of Horas al-Din group. The attack was the latest in a series over the past few years targeting al Qaeda-linked militants in northwestern Syria.
Osama bin Laden's letters
As U.S. intelligence officials warned al Qaeda may be planning “spectacular attacks” in 2002, Osama bin Laden’s letters show that at that time, the terror organization was weak, and bin Laden was not the “puppet master” people thought he was. https://cbsn.ws/3vGf3DV
Inside America's efforts to avoid a new bin Laden, or "someone worse"
You may hear little about terror in Africa, but U.S. military commanders there say our enemies are "growing," and "it's only a matter of time" before they target America.
Justice Department to form domestic terrorism unit
The Justice Department will launch a new domestic terrorism unit. The new division was announced during testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. CBS News senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest.
U.S. airstrike in Syria kills al Qaeda senior leader, Pentagon says
U.S. Central Command said that early indications did not reveal any civilian casualties as a result of the strike.
Top general warns of al Qaeda resurgence
General Mark Milley warned that al Qaeda could be months away from reconstituting in Afghanistan, saying that the Taliban's takeover of the country has given terrorists a new lifeline. Weijia Jiang reports.
Air Force officials to review Kabul drone strike
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the Air Force to appoint a three star general to review Central Command's investigation into an airstrike that mistakenly killed civilians in Afghanistan instead of the ISIS-K fighters. Dan Lamothe, The Washington Post's Pentagon and U.S. military reporter, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on what relatives of the victims are requesting from the U.S. government.
Al Qaeda may be capable of threatening U.S. in as soon as a year
There is already evidence the terror group's militants are returning to Afghanistan, says CIA deputy director David Cohen.
New details about 9/11 attack revealed in FBI report
The first declassified FBI report found hijackers connected to the September 11 terror attacks received "significant logistic support" from a Saudi national in the U.S. The release follows an executive order authorizing the agency to release documents related to its 9/11 investigation. Washington Post reporter Devlin Barrett joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with his analysis.
al Qaeda thrives in war-torn country of Yemen
The conflict between the Yemeni government and rebellious groups has involved nations like Saudi Arabia and Iran. The ongoing conflict has allowed al Qaeda to thrive in the region and train soldiers despite U.S. drone strikes. Holly Williams reports.
FBI releases declassified 9/11 documents
The FBI has released declassified documents from an investigation into Saudi Arabia's potential link to some 9/11 hijackers. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke with CBSN's Lana Zak about what is in the documents and what it means. Read more here.
"Countdown bin Laden": Hunting the al Qaeda leader
CBS News correspondent John Dickerson sits down with Fox News anchor Chris Wallace, author of the book "Countdown bin Laden," to discuss the raid on the al Qaeda leader's compound, and President Obama's decision to go forward with the Navy SEAL operation that had a high possibility of failure.
Family remembers mother lost in 9/11
Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks, the Edwards family is still mourning and coping with the loss of their mother, Barbara Edwards. Brad Edwards has more on the family’s continual search for peace.
Windsor Castle plays U.S. national anthem
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Welsh Guard at Windsor Castle played The Star Spangled Banner during the changing of the guard on Saturday. Queen Elizabeth II also sent a message of solidarity to President Biden.
Witnesses recall 9/11 attack on Pentagon
Three people who worked at the Pentagon recall witnessing the attack on September 11, 2001. David Martin has more on their stories of faith and resilience.
Senate rejects Mayorkas impeachment charges at trial, ending GOP bid to oust him
The Senate's 51-member Democratic majority voted to dismiss both charges as unconstitutional over the objections of Republican members.
Prosecutors intend to bring up fraud, sexual abuse cases if Trump testifies in N.Y. trial
Under the 5th Amendment, the jury is prohibited from holding it against former President Donald Trump if he does not testify.
Pesticides pose significant risk in 20% of fruits and veggies, CR says
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
Several RFK Jr. siblings set to endorse Biden
Several of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s brothers and sisters are endorsing the president even as their brother makes his own bid for Biden's job.
New report highlights Maui County mayor in botched wildfire response
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
Justice Dept. nearing settlement with Larry Nassar victims
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
Georgia beach town trying to curb large annual gathering of Black students
Thousands of Black college students expected for Orange Crush, an annual spring bash at Georgia's largest public beach, on Tybee Island, will be greeted by extra officers and numerous restrictions.
Bryan Kohberger's lawyers say cell phone data shows he wasn't near murder scene
In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.
Flights ramp back up at Dubai airport after historic rains inundate UAE
Water still covers some roads around Dubai International Airport, but flights are moving as the UAE bails out from a historic deluge.
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Tip leads to arrest in cold case killing of off-duty D.C. cop
Sgt. Tony Anthony Mason Jr. was shot to death while sitting in a car with a woman he had been dating, according to police.
Pesticides pose significant risk in 20% of fruits and veggies, CR says
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
Georgia beach town trying to curb large annual gathering of Black students
Thousands of Black college students expected for Orange Crush, an annual spring bash at Georgia's largest public beach, on Tybee Island, will be greeted by extra officers and numerous restrictions.
Bryan Kohberger's lawyers say cell phone data shows he wasn't near murder scene
In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.
New report highlights Maui County mayor in botched wildfire response
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
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Pesticides pose significant risk in 20% of fruits and veggies, CR says
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
Here's how much Caitlin Clark will make in the WNBA
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Cast members at Disneyland file petition for union election
Workers said they're seeking higher pay, a safe and sanitary workplace and transparency in scheduling and rehiring.
Mail carriers face growing threats of violence amid wave of robberies
America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.
Boeing ignores safety concerns, production defects, whistleblower says
Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour tells lawmakers that employees who raise concerns about safety issues at the company are "threatened."
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Poland's Duda is latest foreign leader to meet with Trump
Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda, the latest in a series of meetings with foreign leaders as Europe braces for the possibility of a second Trump term.
Several RFK Jr. siblings set to endorse Biden
Several of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s brothers and sisters are endorsing the president even as their brother makes his own bid for Biden's job.
Prosecutors intend to bring up fraud, sexual abuse cases if Trump testifies in N.Y. trial
Under the 5th Amendment, the jury is prohibited from holding it against former President Donald Trump if he does not testify.
What to know about the jurors in Trump's New York trial
The jurors are tasked with deciding the outcome of the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history.
House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
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Pesticides pose significant risk in 20% of fruits and veggies, CR says
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
U.K. takes a big step closer to a phased-in ban on all tobacco sales
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.
Is trendy "all-body" deodorant necessary? Dermatologists weigh in.
A new generation of deodorant products promise whole-body odor protection. Should you try one? Dermatologists share what to know.
NYC concerned about rise of rat urine-related illness
New York City health officials are warning of a worrisome increase in the number of leptospirosis cases from contact with rat urine.
UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
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Poland's Duda is latest foreign leader to meet with Trump
Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda, the latest in a series of meetings with foreign leaders as Europe braces for the possibility of a second Trump term.
Flights ramp back up at Dubai airport after historic rains inundate UAE
Water still covers some roads around Dubai International Airport, but flights are moving as the UAE bails out from a historic deluge.
At least 135 dead in Pakistan and Afghanistan as flooding continues
Parts of central Asia, including Pakistan and Afghanistan, have been hit hard by unusually powerful rainstorms and flash floods.
9 suspects charged in historic $20 million airport gold heist
One year after a brazen gold heist at the Toronto airport, nine suspects have been charged in an investigation police said "belongs in a Netflix series."
House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
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Sophie Kinsella, "Shopaholic" book series author, reveals brain cancer
The author whose "Shopaholic" novels were adapted into the 2009 film "Confessions of a Shopaholic" announced she has a rare form of brain cancer.
Hilarie Burton Morgan champions forgotten cases in second season of docuseries
Hilarie Burton Morgan said personal connections to the government and law enforcement communities inspired her involvement in true crime.
Kermit Ruffins advocates for gun violence awareness after personal tragedy
Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins has performed around the world, but he's sharing how a personal tragedy involving gun violence has impacted his family and music.
O.J. Simpson was "alert and chilling" just 2 weeks before death, lawyer says
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
Kermit Ruffins turns tragedy into advocacy
Renowned New Orleans trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, celebrated for his performances on global stages, opens up on how his family's firsthand experience with gun violence has shaped his life and music.
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Report: AI beats humans at some basic tasks
Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.
Trump Media says it's starting a Truth Social streaming TV service
The former president's media company announced plans to air news, religious channels and other content.
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.
Samsung gets grants to expand U.S. chipmaking
The Biden administration is awarding Samsung $6.4 billion to expand American chipmaking. The company will spread the money across at least five facilities in Texas. Sujai Shivakumar, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the economic and technological impacts.
Roku says some accounts compromised
Roku said Friday a second security breach impacted more than 576,000 accounts after announcing in March that 15,000 accounts had been exposed by a hack. Emma Roth, a writer for The Verge, joins CBS News with more details.
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Flights ramp back up at Dubai airport after historic rains inundate UAE
Water still covers some roads around Dubai International Airport, but flights are moving as the UAE bails out from a historic deluge.
Climate change may drive species extinct
At least a million species may disappear from Earth in coming decades due to a warming climate, but scientists are using a range of tools to protect plants and animals. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Dubai slammed with average year's worth of rain in single day
Dubai was slammed Tuesday with an average year's worth of rain in a single day, halting operations at one of the world's busiest airports and stranding cars on roadways not used to such extreme downpours. Here's why, in some places, less than 6 inches of rain can be so catastrophic.
Global coral bleaching event underway
A major global coral bleaching event is occurring for the second time in 10 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Derek Manzello, A coral reef ecologist and NOAA reef watch coordinator, joins CBS News with more.
NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
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Tip leads to arrest in cold case killing of off-duty D.C. cop
Sgt. Tony Anthony Mason Jr. was shot to death while sitting in a car with a woman he had been dating, according to police.
Bryan Kohberger's lawyers say cell phone data shows he wasn't near murder scene
In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.
Justice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
9 suspects charged in historic $20 million airport gold heist
One year after a brazen gold heist at the Toronto airport, nine suspects have been charged in an investigation police said "belongs in a Netflix series."
U.S. Army financial counselor pleads guilty to defrauding Gold Star families
A financial counselor for the U.S. Army has admitted to tricking the surviving beneficiaries of fallen soldiers out of millions while profiting himself.
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Object that crashed through Florida home's roof was from space station
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.
NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
Final Delta 4 Heavy puts NRO spy satellite into space
It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.
Space station captures image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
Solar eclipse captivates millions
Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
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When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Climate change may drive species extinct
At least a million species may disappear from Earth in coming decades due to a warming climate, but scientists are using a range of tools to protect plants and animals. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Arizona Republicans block effort to repeal abortion ban
For the second time, Republicans in the Arizona Legislature thwarted an effort to repeal the state's 1864 abortion law, which was upheld last week by the state Supreme Court. This comes despite high-profile Republicans like former President Donald Trump saying the ban goes too far. Elise Preston has more.
Top Cuban diplomat on immigration and more
In a rare and exclusive interview, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, the island nation's point person in U.S.-Cuba relations, discusses his thoughts on the record number of Cubans processed at the southern border, the findings of a Cuban investigation into Havana Syndrome, and more with CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
Report: AI beats humans at some basic tasks
Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.
New DHS push targets online child exploitation
The Department of Homeland Security Wednesday announced a first-of-its-kind campaign to help protect children against sexual exploitation online. The new campaign, Know2Protect, works with partners from the public and private sector to educate parents and their children on how to combat and report exploitation. Jo Ling Kent has more.