Go behind closed doors of an elusive cult

Adult survivors of a cult called The Family are speaking out -- sharing their terrifying tales from childhood.

• Feb 20, 2018
• 01:58

Sneak peek: The Family

Allegations of stolen children, drugs, abuse and a leader who claimed to be the second coming of Christ - the trail of a cult that began in Australia and led the FBI to New York. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates in a two-hour episode airing Saturday, Feb. 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

• Feb 20, 2018
• 04:55

WorldView: India's COVID catastrophe

India's second-wave nightmare continues, with the country seeing more COVID-19 cases in the last seven days than any other country by far. In Nigeria, a state governor claims Islamist terror group Boko Haram has seized territory in the country's west. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with these and other headlines from around the world.

• Apr 28, 2021
• 03:08

Great Barrier Reef woes

Australia's Great Barrier Reef has fallen victim to coral bleaching for the second year in a row, according to researchers. Above-average sea temperatures cause the coral to lose their algae and turn white, making them susceptible to disease.

• Mar 13, 2017
• 00:26

India's surging COVID-19 crisis

India has reported more than 300,000 new coronavirus cases for the sixth day in a row. Now other nations are pledging their support. CBS News' Lucy Craft reports, and then Emily Schmall, a South Asia correspondent at The New York Times, joins CBSN AM from New Delhi with the latest.

• Apr 27, 2021
• 07:40

Australia plane crash

Four Americans died Monday in a fiery plane crash in Australia. The victims, all from Austin, Texas, were heading to a golf outing. As David Begnaud reports, their friends back home are mourning the loss.

• Feb 21, 2017
• 02:01

Australia plane crash

Four American tourists on a dream vacation were killed overnight when their small plane slammed into an Australian shopping center. Dramatic video shows the Melbourne outlet mall on fire after the private charter crashed into the building. The pilot, who was Australian, was also killed. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

• Feb 21, 2017
• 02:13

Trump targets Iran

In a tweet early Friday morning, President Trump said he will not be as "kind" to Iran as his predecessor, Barack Obama. This comes as Trump has created new tensions with a number of U.S. allies including Australia, Mexico and Israel. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with more.

• Feb 3, 2017
• 05:01

Foreign policy latest

President Trump has had multiple calls with world leaders since taking office, including a recent talk with the Australian Prime Minister. Brookings Institution senior fellow Michael O'Hanlon joins CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Feb 2, 2017
• 09:16

Feb. 2 WH briefing

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer took questions Thursday on President Trump's reportedly contentious call with Australia's Prime Minister. Spicer also delved more into the details of the weekend's deadly raid in Yemen. See the full briefing.

• Feb 2, 2017
• 24:13

Goldfish surgery

A woman in Australia shelled out $500 to save her beloved goldfish after it choked on a pebble. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Errol Barnett have the story.

• Sep 14, 2016
• 00:55

Orangutan's Jazz Single

An orangutan at Australia's Adelaide Zoo composed a jazz song with the help of his zoo keeper. In honor of World Orangutan Day, the zoo released his song to the public. CBSN's Vlad Duthiers has the details.

• Aug 19, 2016
• 01:04

Chef Louis Tikaram was raised on a farm in Southeastern Australia. His family came from Fiji and he spent time in the kitchen with his grandmother, later living in Fiji itself

Chef Louis Tikaram was raised on a farm in Southeastern Australia. His family came from Fiji and he spent time in the kitchen with his grandmother, later living in Fiji itself. After culinary school in Sydney, he worked in some of the city's top-rated European and Asian restaurants. Now, he's executive chef of one of the hottest destinations in Hollywood, "E.P. & L.P.," combining fresh California ingredients with an eclectic Pacific-Asian cooking style. Tikaram joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share his story and some signature dishes.

• Jun 18, 2016
• 04:56

Australian researchers have found the world's most grotesque color. They are using the ugly hue on packages of tobacco products to see if it helps people quit smoking.

Australian researchers have found the world's most grotesque color. They are using the ugly hue on packages of tobacco products to see if it helps people quit smoking.

• Jun 2, 2016
• 00:49

Some co-workers at a pharmacy in Australia encountered an armed robber trying to take prescription drugs

Some co-workers at a pharmacy in Australia encountered an armed robber trying to take prescription drugs. In response, the brave women teamed up to attack the suspect and drive him out of their store.

• Jun 1, 2016
• 00:54

Insane drone footage shows about 70 tiger sharks on a feeding frenzy on a dead humpback whale in Australia.

Insane drone footage shows about 70 tiger sharks on a feeding frenzy on a dead humpback whale in Australia. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has the story behind the sharks' supper.

• May 23, 2016
• 00:40

There's a treasure hunt going on in Coober Pedy, Australia,

There's a treasure hunt going on in Coober Pedy, Australia, where opal was discovered a hundred years ago. As much as 80 percent of the world's opal supply comes from Coober Pedy's mines. But with summertime temperatures soaring to 120 degrees, the town features hundreds of "dug out" homes, burrowed into the rock and naturally cooled. Seth Doane explores the underground town, complete with bar, beauty salon, bookstore and hotel.

• Apr 10, 2016
• 05:16

In 1996, following a mass shooting in which 35 people were killed, the Australian government issued an unprecedented ban on certain guns, and confiscated nearly 700,000 weapons

In 1996, following a mass shooting in which 35 people were killed, the Australian government issued an unprecedented ban on certain guns, and confiscated nearly 700,000 weapons. Has this ban made a difference? Seth Doane reports.

• Mar 13, 2016
• 06:16

A crew of cake aficionados recently made a sweet trip to New York City. Traveling from Down Under, the Australian Cake Decorating Network

A crew of cake aficionados recently made a sweet trip to New York City. Traveling from Down Under, the Australian Cake Decorating Network - lovers of beautifully-crafted baked goods - embarked on a three-day cake crawl, meeting stars of the confectionery firmament. Martha Teichner tagged along.

• Jan 17, 2016
• 04:08

Australia is the already celebrating 2016

Australia is the already celebrating 2016. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Anne-Marie Green have more on Sydney's festive and grand display.

• Dec 31, 2015
• 15:59

Australian officials say lightning, strong winds and dry conditions have fueled more than 300 separate wildfires near Melbourne this week

Australian officials say lightning, strong winds and dry conditions have fueled more than 300 separate wildfires near Melbourne this week. At the same time, much of Southern Australia is dealing with a record heatwave with temperatures in the 100s. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Dec 19, 2015
• 01:11

Donald Trump defends his proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump's anti-Muslim policy, and more of the stories you're clicking on

Donald Trump defends his proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump's anti-Muslim policy, and more of the stories you're clicking on.

• Dec 8, 2015
• 00:31

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the December 8, 2015 edition.

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump stood firm Tuesday on his proposal to block Muslims from entering the U.S.; at a concert that was postponed after the Paris attacks last month, U2 had a special guest and a special message for the terrorists responsible for the shootings

• Dec 8, 2015
• 20:16

After a 1996 massacre in Australia left 35 people dead, the government banned semi-automatic firearms

After a 1996 massacre in Australia left 35 people dead, the government banned semi-automatic firearms. Holly Williams went to Australia to see how their approach to gun control has worked.

• Dec 8, 2015
• 03:04

Inside the case of Harris Todd vs. Dorothy Lee Barnett

"48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher previews this week's "48 Hours" on the case of a woman who vanished with her baby daughter in 1994 after losing custody in an ugly court battle. Watch "Dear Savanna" Saturday, July 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

• Jul 14, 2016
• 02:07

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