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The Obama administration declassified and released letters, books and terror job applications found in Osama bin Laden's Pakistan hideout. The al Qaeda leader had some materials that a lot of Americans would recognize. Mark Phillips reports.
The president will seek to strengthen military and security ties with the the leaders of Arab nations at the Camp David talks. As Julianna Goldman reports, Obama’s agenda includes addressing the threat from groups like ISIS and al Qaeda.
Militant leader Nasr al-Ansi, a major figure with al Qaeda in Yemen, was killed in a CIA drone strike. Al-Ansi claimed responsibility for the attack on the offices of French magazine Charlie Hebdo. CBS News pentagon correspondent David Martin has the details.
Warren Weinstein is one of the two hostages who were killed in a CIA drone strike in January. The counterterrorism operations also killed two additional Americans who joined al Qaeda. It is believed they were using Weinstein and an Italian hostage as shields. Wyatt Andrews reports on the story from outside the Weinstein family home in Rockville, Maryland.
President Obama announced Thursday that two al Qaeda hostages, American Warren Weinstein and Italian Giovanni Lo Porto, were killed in a January U.S. drone raid. CBS News senior security contributor and former CIA deputy director Michael Morell joins "CBS This Morning" to share insight into the situation. He is still bound by some laws of secrecy, so there are aspects of this story he cannot discuss.
The White House says it is looking at possible changes in its counterterror operations. It wants to avoid any repeat of the drone attack in Pakistan that killed two hostages, including American Warren Weinstein. President Obama revealed the deaths on Thursday, apologizing to the families of the two victims. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
Anti-terror police say they may have foiled a plot against the Vatican. Raids focused on the island of Sardinia are sweeping up accused Islamic extremists. Among 18 people being arrested, two are suspected bodyguards for Osama bin Laden. Charlie D'Agata reports.
President Obama announced that two al Qaeda hostages, American Dr. Warren Weinstein and Italian Giovanni Lo Porto, were killed in a January U.S. drone raid in the Afghan-Pakistan border region. CBS News national security analyst Juan Zarate joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the deadly mistakes.
Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud, a U.S. citizen, will be arraigned in Ohio on federal terrorism charges Friday. The Justice Department says the 23-year-old trained with Islamic militants in Syria and was then instructed to return to America and commit acts of terrorism. David Martin reports.
Authorities arrested Noelle Velentzas, 28, and Asia Siddiqui, 31, on Thursday, for allegedly plotting to make a bomb and detonate it. The criminal complaint claims Siddiqui had been in contact with al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). Jeff Pegues reports.
Militant group takes advantage of ongoing security crisis to free members held in Central Prison of al-Mukalla, including some senior commanders.
The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson addressed a video released by the al Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab. He urged shoppers planning to go to the Mall of America to be cautious. Julianna Goldman reports.
Inside al Qaeda: Living and working with terrorists; Reforming solitary confinement at infamous California prison; then, billionaire Koch brother's crusade against counterfeit wine.
The fight against ISIS is stretching to Afghanistan. An American drone strike Monday killed Abdul Rauf Khadim, a former Taliban commander and Guantanamo Bay prisoner who had recently started to recruit for ISIS. Former CIA deputy director and CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the ISIS brand is rapidly spreading.
Yemen is plunging further into chaos after rebels took over the presidential headquarters. CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell talks about the ongoing conflict in the region.
Whistleblower says bishop knew of sexual abuse allegations, but did nothing; then, what remains to be done in the final phase of America's war on ISIS; and, meet Jaap van Zweden, the new maestro of the New York Philharmonic
As rebel fighters gain ground in Yemen's capital of Sanaa and threaten the power of the country's president, U.S. Navy ships are reportedly on standby to evacuate American embassy workers from Yemen. Yemen is a staunch U.S. ally, but a major base for al Qaeda. CBS News senior security contributor and former CIA deputy director Michael Morell joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington.
Did the FDA ignite the opioid epidemic? Then, should a former terrorist be allowed into witness protection? And, China's drive to dominate the electric car industry
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has released a new video claiming responsibility for the Paris attack at Charlie Hebdo. Meanwhile, the newspaper's latest edition is sold out at newsstands across the country. CBS Radio News correspondent Elaine Cobbe joins CBSN from Paris with more.
A Yemen-based branch of al Qaeda is claiming responsibility for the terror attack against the French satirical weekly, Charlie Hebdo, while supporters of ISIS are also trying to claim credit in what experts see as a competition for jihadi credibility. Wyatt Andrews reports on how both ISIS and al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) are waging a social media war for hearts and minds.
A new video from the leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) claims responsibility for the attacks in Paris against satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. The investigation into the attacks is ongoing, including the search for six accomplices who may be part of the terror cell that helped with the attacks. Across France, people lined up to buy copies of the newest Charlie Hebdo edition. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Paris.
World Leaders joined hundreds of thousands of citizens in a rally to honor the 17 victims killed during three days of terror that began with an attack at the headquarters of the Paris newspaper Charlie Hebdo. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe reports from the scene.
CBS News Correspondent Clarissa Ward gets inside the mindset of young Americans and Europeans who travel to the Middle East to engage in jihad.
CBS News Senior Security Contributor and former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell says that al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula is claiming responsibility for this week's terror attack in Paris. According to Morell, the group will likely use the attack to draw more funding and support from donors.
Militants in Yemen claim to have fired rockets at an air base used by Americans. The al Qaeda group said the strike at Al Anad base was revenge for a failed attempt to rescue American hostage Luke Somers. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
Four former presidents are at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
A Navy sailor who was still on active duty as of this week appeared at the Republican midterm convention on Thursday.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have hit a painful new milestone, $6 a gallon as, reports said, Houthi rebels in Yemen took key territory along the Red Sea.
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
The official 2027 COLA will be announced on Oct. 14, but some senior citizens' groups are already forecasting the benefits bump retirees can expect.
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
A Navy sailor who was still on active duty as of this week appeared at the Republican midterm convention on Thursday.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
The official 2027 COLA will be announced on Oct. 14, but some senior citizens' groups are already forecasting the benefits bump retirees can expect.
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
A Navy sailor who was still on active duty as of this week appeared at the Republican midterm convention on Thursday.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.
An Afghan permanent resident living in Texas has been deported after the Justice Department accused her of being an "alien terrorist," in the first such case of its kind.
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally pressed President Trump to take military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, sources tell CBS News.
Once shunned over its extremist roots, the Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time as voters weigh immigration, crime and Sweden's political transformation.
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have hit a painful new milestone, $6 a gallon as, reports said, Houthi rebels in Yemen took key territory along the Red Sea.
Dolly Parton's younger sister sat down with Gayle King for a conversation that included Dolly's makeup routine and her decades-long love affair with her husband Carl.
Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
Some tech insiders are sounding the alarm on the dangers of artificial intelligence, which could be used to disable critical infrastructure or create biological weapons. Dr. Céline Gounder weighs in.
Two tech insiders are sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI could "kill us all," and now former Google DeepMind researcher Alex Turner warns that society is "just not prepared."
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 development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
Public concerns over the threat of "superintelligence" are on the rise following comments from a former Anthropic researcher that the technology could kill off humanity. J.B Branch, director of federal AI governance and technology policy at Public Citizen, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to be handed over to officials from the FBI.
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
A juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial joined "CBS Mornings" to talk about the makeup of the jury, revealing the holdout juror was a Black man. She described her thought process during deliberations and revealed details of what happened behind closed doors.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
"Daughters of 9/11," a new documentary airing on CBS on Friday, follows two women who lost their fathers in the attacks and are demanding alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed be held accountable. Their journey leads them to Retired FBI Special Agent Frank Pellegrino, who spent more than a decade hunting for Mohammed and eventually questioned him. Pellegrino joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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 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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
New York City's Trinity Church became a hub of activity and a place of respite for first responders and recovery workers following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Father Michael Bird shares the church's story.
President Trump delivered remarks commemorating the September 11, 2001, terror attacks 25 years since they occurred. Mr. Trump addressed a crowd at the Pentagon, where hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 77.
At 9:59 a.m. ET on Sept. 11, 2001, the South Tower collapsed at the World Trade Center in New York City during a series of terrorist attacks that changed the U.S. forever. At 10:03 a.m. ET, the passengers on United Airlines Flight 93 launched a counterattack on the hijackers aboard their plane, causing a crash into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. It's believed the aircraft may have been headed toward Washington, D.C.
The passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 93 made 37 phone calls to loved ones minutes before their plane crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001. Those aboard the plane made the decision to launch a counterattack on the hijackers, possibly preventing another massive strike against the U.S.
Will Jimeno, a rookie Port Authority police officer, rushed to the World Trade Center to help save lives on Sept. 11, 2001. He was found after being buried alive under 30 feet of rubble when the South Tower suddenly began to collapse above him.